Message from Fr Arul Dev
Parish Priest
12th/13th September 2026 ~ Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Priest’s Message
Dear friends,
In this Sunday's Gospel, Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive?” Jesus' response reminds us that God's mercy is without measure, and that we are called to show the same mercy, patience, and compassion to one another.
As a parish family, we have much to be thankful for. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Erica, Aldo, and our Welcome Team for organizing the welcome gathering and Father's Day morning tea. Your generous service, warm hospitality, and attention to detail helped create a joyful occasion that brought our community together in friendship and celebration. Thank you also to everyone who attended and made the morning so special.
I am equally grateful to the parents and children who participated in our Confirmation Preparation Workshop. It was a blessing to see so many families gathering in faith and taking this important step on the journey towards Confirmation. Your commitment and enthusiasm are a wonderful sign of the Holy Spirit at work in our parish. Please continue to keep our Confirmation candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
A special word of thanks to the staff and students of St Francis School who gathered for our whole-school Mass in celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on Friday. It was uplifting to witness the faith, enthusiasm, and spirit of our young people as we reflected on the life of this beloved saint, whose love for God, care for creation, and service to the poor continue to inspire us today.
As I reflect on these past weeks, I am deeply thankful for the kindness, generosity, and faith that I have experienced among you. Time and again, you show that our parish is more than a place where we gather for Mass; it is a family of faith where people care for one another, serve generously, and seek to grow closer to Christ together.
May the Lord bless each of you and your families. May His mercy fill our hearts, His peace guide our lives, and His love strengthen our parish community. Thank you for all that you do, often quietly and unseen, to make Christ's presence known in our midst.
With gratitude and prayers,
Fr Dev