20th September 2008 marks the Centenary of the official opening of our Church building. This means that people have been gathering to worship God, praying and meeting in this place for almost one hundred years. Truly a day to be remembered! But rather than just keeping the one day, the plan is to have a Parish Centenary Year. This will of course need ideas, energy, help, support, and leadership… from everyone.
A plan of action is still emerging in the form of a the calendar of events. We are pleased that Archbishop Kevin has agreed to celebrate the Commemorative Mass on 29th September this year. This will be a Mass to which we will invite many guests to join us in our celebrations of 100 years.
Recently, on the 5th May, Bishop Paul Hendricks visited us and presided at a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark the opening of the celebration year. This was a “Parish family” event, and was followed in the afternoon by a Parish Picnic Get Together! The prayers of many were heard and answered, as the sun was shining brightly that afternoon. The fine weather helped to ensure that this first Centenary social event was a great success.
The rest of the Diary is still coming togther, and we would hope to have at least one centenary event each month. Any suggestions will be very well received.