“Rejoice and be glad”
Well it was not St Patrick’s Day, but it was St Patrick weekend; the celebrations after the 10.30am mass were well fit for purpose, truly enjoyable. There is a human streak that would say, “but where was the bacon and cabbage”, which some of parishes will say “well we had it”. The food was truly excellent, and again I have a most grateful heart for all the times our caterers come up trumps. They are brilliant and we are so blessed to have such a parish group. Gary O’Brien added the extra touch; providing his guitar and musical skills for the occasion. Better than that he is at work providing a music ministry for the 10.30am mass. Rehearsals have started on a Saturday morning, 10am to 11am in St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, and now provide a platform for some young people to join. With flexibility and goodwill, this will be a great blessing and bonus for our liturgy.
All good news coming from St George’s church last Sunday. They had their meeting after mass; it was a very fruitful setting in place, plans and progress to be made. Certainly all are prepared to do their very best, and we have to rely upon the leadership providers so that we can bear fruit, fruit that will last, by the fruit that shall know them, they are my disciples.