A GOOD number of parishioners filled the Church last Sunday, Nov 29, for the blessing of the renovations by Bishop Terry Curtin.
Clearly, people were pleased that they could move back into their Church. They also had the opportunity to catch up with Bishop Curtin and share a lunch with each other.
In my short message, I was able to thank those who contributed to the day: those who helped with the liturgy; the great food and wine that was provided and to you, the Greythorn community, for your support of one another and the Church. It was truly remarkable that over $100,000 has so far been contributed to the Refurbishment Foundation, which is ongoing.
It was good to have Anthony Russo, the artist from Orchard Designs, present for the Mass and lunch. He was able to answer the questions of a number of parishioners. While I realise that not all parishioners are happy with every aspect of the re-design, I do hope that it will become a more familiar part of our celebrations and liturgies, especially at Christmas.
One gentleman from the parish asked me, now the refurbishment is almost complete, what I will be doing? Well, I said, apart from working on visitation, I want the PPC to focus on youth. We have many young people and young adults who are not always at weekly Mass but are looking for spirituality and a space in their lives for the sacred.