Dear brothers and sisters,

1. “Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead.” (Jn 20:9)

2. What is the Easter Octave?  Christians don’t just feast Easter on one day: being joyful people, for Christians it is Easter every day for 8 days from Easter Sunday, and so each of those days we live and feast as Easter Sunday again.

3. We are offering the most amazing program in our parish from 29 April.  The Alpha course makes it very easy to meet the Risen Jesus and experience in my heart the love of God for me personally.  We already have a number of people signed up.  If you’re looking for a change in life, as a Christian or non-Christian, join us as we do this together in a warm and welcoming way, via https://stpeter-stjoseph.org.au/alpha/

4. Fire & Hope, a monthly youth group for 18-25s will be starting in the parish on 17 April at 730pm.  Each meet will include a time of praise, formation and prayer.

5. On 8 April at 7pm there will be a Mass of the Annunciation in the church with music provided by the Emmanuel Community.  All welcome.

6. Following your feedback we will be making the confessional more soundproof.

7. The parish office will be closed 2, 3, 19, 23 April 2024. 

8. Following the success of our Exodus group we are starting a Parish Men’s Fraternity.    Members will commit to at least 10 minutes of prayer every day, confession once a month, taking up one service in the parish, and a monthly meeting of a meal/drinks, formation and prayer.  Some guys are already keen to start.  Interested men can contact Fr Josh via [email protected]

9. Please follow our Instagram page to receive daily parish updates, photos and reels: @stpeterchanelstjoseph.berala

Yours in Our Lord,

J+