News June 2009St Patrick’s Church, The Rocks, Sydney St Pat’s is referred to as “everyone’s second church” as it provides visitors and Sydneysiders alike with a range of times that meet every need. Packed weekday Masses spread throughout the day cater for workers, shoppers and visitors. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available throughout the day and the Church is never empty of worshippers in private prayer or adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Maria’s Musings—A Letter from the President Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all. In what direction are we being guided by the Holy Spirit today? In Italy there is a flower which blooms only when the wind blows in a certain way. When the wind blows from the south and caresses the course, dull exterior of the plant, it opens up to reveal a delicate, colourful blossom inside. Marist Missionary Congregational Leader visits from Rome From 28th March to 8th April 2009, Sr. Georgeanne Marie Donovan smsm, the Congregational Leader, was in Sydney meeting with the Provincial Council of the Australian Province of the SMSM. ST PATRICK’S COURTYARD COFFEE SHOP This beautiful building was constructed in 1876, as a convent chapel for the Sisters of Mercy, who looked after St Patrick’s parish schools. The de Montfort Sisters have been Marist Missionary Sisters for a total of 102 yrs Judith followed her sister Jill into religious life 18 months after she had entered the Marist Missionary Sisters in 1955. Both became teachers contributing to the education of many in Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. On 4 May, a small but enthusiastic group of Marists attended a book launch, hosted by the Marist Fathers and held, appropriately, in the Colin Library at Hunters Hill. Our Marist Pacific Neighbours MARIST LAITY IN NEW CALEDONIA and FIJI A year ago last April, Marist Laity Australia, held an international conference in Sydney. Marist participants came from near and far to share their ministry and spirit with us. MARIAN MOTHERS’ GROUPS IN NEW ZEALAND The Marian Mothers’ groups began in New Zealand many years ago through the vision of Fr John Allardyce sm. Young Adults at St Pat’s—Branches Over a number of years, Branches - a group of young adults—has featured at St. Patrick’s. Commencing on Tuesday, May 12th about fifty or sixty young adults in their 20s and 30s came together for a meal in the Crypt before breaking up into small groups to discuss topics of interest to them. New Stained Glass Windows in Lismore Cathedral Kevin Little The first window features St John the Evangelist, patron saint of nearby Woodlawn College. Marist Reflection Day at Hunters Hill with Noel Davis On Saturday, May 23, over thirty people from the mountains to the sea gathered in the Marist Centre at Hunters Hill to engage in a day of reflection led by the poet Noel Davis. |
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