Sunday 8 October 2016

Week One: Introducing our Discernment

Our discernment on changes to Mass times in Wellington South begins today with an introduction to our process.  Discernment is a gentle process of prayerful reflection which allows everyone to contribute, including quieter voices.

Last year we spent several weeks discerning our Vision. This process served us well with a rich response which continues to guide our Parish leaders.

An information leaflet is available to take home from Mass or view/download on the Parish website.
It outlines important background information on the need to make changes to our Mass times and it includes the time frame for the process.
Please reflect on this during the week and keep our discernment in your prayers.
The Parish Leadership Team and the Parish Council have not preformulated any options for changed Mass times.  Next week, we will ask you to respond to some open questions about the changes we need to make.

On Sunday 18 September our Faith Community joined together to welcome and celebrate the Baptism of our newest members.  We extend our prayers and best wishes to them and their families.

Last Sunday afternoon 38 children in our parish were confirmed by Cardinal John in a special Mass at St Francis de Sales Church. It was such a wonderful and joyful occasion. Thank you to the sacramental programme leaders, liturgy committee members, musicians, sacristans, altar servers and other contributors from our communities. You worked together to make the celebration so special and truly memorable for the children and all those who were present. – Fr David

Photo credit:
Belinda Brown Photography