Volume 36 Issue 5 - 10 April 2024

2024 Diocesan Chrism Mass

On Tuesday 26 March, the Mission Council Members and the Year 12 Leaders were invited to attend the 2024 Chrism Mass at St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Wollongong.

The Diocese of Wollongong came together and shared in the deeply spiritual experience of the celebration of the Eucharist. The Bishop in his Homily spoke about the Mission of God, emphasising the importance of spreading love as the people of the Good Samaritan, as well as spreading compassion in our communities. The Bishop also highlighted the significance of evangelism and how we should spread the Gospel with our words and actions through the act of love.

During the Mass, each parish was presented with the sacred Chrism oil, brought all the way from the Holy Land. This oil, symbolising the blessing and strength of God, will be used in the sacraments throughout the upcoming year. The Mass was made even more beautiful through the voices of the choir which filled the church with angelic singing, creating a sense of unity and harmony among all present. 

Mission Council