“This sickness will end not in death but in God’s glory…” – Jn 11.4
This week, there have been many conversations in our community about our pastoral response during this time of the coronavirus. A common theme that seems to come up is that many people see this time as an opportunity for the church to reach out in new ways. As a church, we are called to do what we can to show active love in this difficult time. Whether it is through a phone call to see how someone is going, doing the shopping for a neighbour, praying for the sick, learning new computer programs so we can chat face to face, cooking a meal for older family members – there are many ways we are adapting to a new way of being – and sharing Jesus with others.
There is no denying that the coronavirus has dramatically changed our lives. By all accounts, the most difficult times are still ahead of us. Today’s gospel gives us hope that Jesus is able to transform even the darkest experiences into an experience of God’s light and love.
May our hope be the hope of the psalmist – that we will witness God at work in these challenging times. May we too, like the psalmist, proclaim:
“With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”
We are putting a number of plans in place to ensure that we continue as a faith community in this time.
Please continue to access this website for news and updates.
Sunday Mass can also be viewed at 6am on Channel Ten or through the diocesan live stream.
On this page is a prayer of ‘Spiritual Communion’ that can be prayed at a time when we cannot physically receive communion.
Unfortunately, our church is closed until further notice.
Please keep in contact with each other and check on friends and neighbours in this time. Let’s remain united in prayer with each other and the world.