Catholic Outlook Magazine | Advent | Summer 2022 Issue

Latest appointments
Most Rev Vincent
Long OFM Conv,
Bishop of Parramatta,
has confirmed these
appointments in the
Diocese of Parramatta:
Rev Chukwunonyerem
Akamadu
Assistant Priest at
St Nicholas of Myra
Parish, Penrith, from
18 October 2022.
Rev Evergisto
Bernaldez MSP
Assistant Priest at Mary,
Queen of the Family
Parish, Blacktown, from
18 October 2022.
Rev Christopher
Antwi-Boasiako
Parish Priest at Corpus
Christi, Cranebrook
returned from long
service leave.
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Voice of the people
How can we welcome newcomers to our faith communities at Christmas?
“We should be
patient with
those new and
returning to our
Parishes, as
they may be
unfamiliar with
our worship spaces. By expressing
the joy of Christmas through our
hospitality, we may even encourage
newcomers to return in the New Year.”
Judith-Grace Vella
Youth leader at Our Lady of the Rosary
Parish, Kellyville.
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“Christmas
is a good
opportunity for
us to welcome
those we might
not have seen
for a while
back into our Christian communities
as though it were Joseph and Mary
searching for an open door, an
open heart.”
Deacon Tom Green
Deacon Assisting at Mary, Queen of the
Family Parish, Blacktown.
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“The best way to
welcome people
is with a personal
invitation. When
asked about
your plans for
Christmas,
mention your parish community and
invite them to a parish Christmas
event like carols. Remember their
name/s and something about them
that you can ask about next time.”
Rebecca Reynolds
Parishioner of St John XXIII Parish,
Glenwood-Stanhope Gardens.