Catholic Identity

Golden Jubilee

Fr Kevin Saunders (Chris)

Fr Chris will be celebrating his Golden Jubilee by saying the

9.00 am Mass on Sunday 31 August.

Mass will be followed by morning tea and a small presentation at St Mary's Church in Nathalia.

PRAYER

Friday 15th August was the Feast of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Assumption is a holy day of obligation in Australia. Many Parishes celebrate the day with special Masses and celebrations. 

On August 15 the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary, having completed her earthly life, was in body and soul “assumed” into heavenly glory.

The Gospel emphasises that Mary’s greatness comes from her participation in God’s plan. Mary responds to Elizabeth’s greeting with a splendid hymn of praise, the Magnificat, which Christians have sung at the Church’s Evening Prayer from earliest times.