Catholic Outlook Magazine Ordinary Time Winter Edition 2022

desire to serve the Lord and His Church. I believe
that’s where my gifts and talents can bear the
most fruit.”
Both seminarians are very clear about how they see
their role as priests and how they wish to serve our
faith community in the future.
“I would like to help inspire them to give life to the
world and make it a better, more fulfilled place,”
Menard said. “I would like to help guide people to
live out the essence of the Church, a beacon of light
that leads the way to Christ.”
Patrick agreed, “it’s about promoting unity in what
we do and how we can be that light for all walks
of life, not just Catholics in our parish. Because we
never know who we might encounter, as God calls all
of us to love.”
As our Diocese continues to grow, we need to train
more visionary young men to join Patrick and
Menard in becoming beacons of light for the people.
“Seminarians are formed with the people and for
the people, not for themselves. Therefore, I invite all
of God’s people in the Diocese to be the extended
formation community for these faithful men. You
do so by your prayer, support and when and where
possible, accompaniment,” Bishop Vincent Long
OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta said.
Your donation to our Bishop’s Good Shepherd
Appeal will support our seminarians to answer the
calling in their hearts and follow the path to a life of
service to God and our community.
“Your kind donations allow us to devote our lives to God, sharing the
Gospel, and to serving you and your families – our faith community,”
Menard said. “Thank you for your kind accompaniment.”
To donate, please call (02) 8838 3482 or visit
yourcatholicfoundation.org.au/appeal-shepherd
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