from Fr Satheesh

Dear Parishioners,

As we celebrate the fifth Sunday of Easter the readings tell us how the early Church accepted the challenge of keeping Jesus’ memory alive by remaining a dynamic Christian community, bearing witness to Christ by their unity, fidelity in worship and spirit of loving, humble service. The Gospel introduces Jesus as the Way to God, the Truth to be accepted, and the Life to be shared and lived.

We see in this Gospel, Jesus speaks words of comfort to hearts that are troubled. He reminds his disciples, and us, that we are never alone. Even when life feels uncertain, Jesus asks us to trust in him. He is the way who guides us, the truth who teaches us, and the life who fills us with hope.

Thomas and Philip ask questions that many of us also ask: How do we know the way? Where is God? Jesus answers by pointing to himself. When we look at Jesus, his love, mercy, and compassion, we see the face of God.

Today, Jesus invites us to follow him with trust and confidence. If we stay close to him in prayer, kindness, and faith, he will lead us safely home. He also calls us to continue his work in the world by bringing peace, hope, and love to others. Through our words and actions, we can help others see God’s presence alive among them.

Thank you to all those who help make our OLGC Feast Day Celebration a wonderful occasion. It was great to have the school choir lead us with music in the mass. A special thank you to all who helped with cooking the food to share.

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Ordinations to the Priesthood at Waitara last Wednesday evening. It was a special occasion with a wonderful liturgy. We congratulate our newly Ordained Priests of our diocese. Fr. Tan will celebrate his thanksgiving Mass here at this weekend at OLGC on Sunday 3 May at 10 am. Please join to congratulate him. We warmly welcome his parents and family members to our Parish.

We also Welcome Fr Shiju Thomas to our parish this weekend and look forward to getting to know him as he begins his ministry with us.

Please join the Vigil Liturgy for Fr. David Taylor on Sunday 3 May at OLGC Church at 7.30 pm. We are blessed to honour him by attending this service.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

God Bless you all.
Fr. Satheesh Antony OSH, PP

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