2003 Christmas Messages





Christmas 2003

What a Wonderful Christmas 2003!

Dear Parishioners,

And what a wonderful Christmas it was! I trust you all had a nice Christmas. As for myself I had a well prepared Advent Season and a very busy happy Christmas.

Many sincere thanks to all those involved in the Christmas Celebrations. A very special thank you to the organists, the members of both choirs (English and Italian) as well as the acolytes, special ministers, readers and those who helped with the decoration of the Crib, Sanctuary and Altar.

Thank you also for your good wishes, cards and Christmas Offerings. The four Christmas Masses were very well attended and the feedback was very positive.
The Christmas Vigil Mass at 6.30pm is becoming very popular and of course it is the most attended. The participation of children is very much appreciated.

On this occasion I would like to thank you also very sincerely for all your financial support towards the parish and myself through the year and I encourage you to keep it up. As you can see, our parish properties are now well maintained and the whole place is simply attractive and tidy.


Fr Michael
28 December 2003



The Year that was 2003!

Dear Parishioners,

Usually at this time of the year we look back to see how we have fared and whether the past year was as good and kind as it used to be. From the parish point of view, I think it was!

In general we have to say that during 2003 we have lost few parishioners through death. May the Good Lord reward them for all the prayers and all the good they may have done through their journey of faith.

However, I am happy to report that 2003 was another good year for us. Just a few reminders will help us to recognise the good we have done together in the interest of our Christian Community.

Our Annual Lenten Preparation and Easter Celebration
Our Annual Maria Annunziata Parish Celebration
Our Annual Celebrations of First Reconciliation and Holy Communion
Annual Parish Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Our substantial contribution to the education of our children via our school
A Successful Annual Dedication Sunday in June
Annual Advent/Christmas Preparation/Celebration
Another very successful Christmas HelpLine (2003) - more than 80 Calls.

Very sincere thanks to Paul Russell who maintains and updates our parish website.

We all understand that these celebrations and activities just couldn't happen without the participation of so many parishioners young and not so young. Among other things I just like to mention the Home Masses during Lent and the Advent Triduum 2003. They were well received and attended, fruitful and successful.

On this occasion I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your financial support and your kind co-operation and participation through the year. As a happy parish family we can work together and achieve good results as any other happy family.

Fr Michael
4 January 2004



Singaporean Connection

Thanks to the Royal Australian Air force and courtesy to my RAAF Chaplaincy a group of Singaporean Flying Students from Jandakot Flying School have enjoyed a Pre Christmas most enjoyable day tour and free lunch at RAAF Pearce organised and accompanied by myself.

Fr Michael