BUNBURY CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL PARISH

As we enter into the holiest days of our Church year, the Bunbury Parish Pastoral Council thanks all parishioners for journeying together toward the joy of Easter. This week began with the beautiful Chrism Mass on Tuesday, where our Diocesan priests gathered with Bishop George to bless the holy oils that will be used across our Diocese in the coming year. It was a joy to see a large number of students from across the Diocese participate in the Mass. During this solemn celebration, our priests also renewed their commitment to the vocation God has entrusted to them—an inspiring reminder of their faithful service and of God’s continued blessing upon those chosen to shepherd His people.

On Holy Thursday, we entered the sacred Triduum with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The washing of feet called each of us to live as disciples who serve others with humility and love, just as Jesus has shown us. After the liturgy, many spent time in quiet prayer at the Altar of Repose—an intimate opportunity to sit in the presence of our Lord and keep watch with Him in His hour of need.

Good Friday moved our hearts deeply. The Stations of the Cross—prayerfully led by our Worship Pillar leaders and a diverse group of young people from our parish—allowed us to walk with Jesus on His path of suffering and love. At 3pm, the solemn Passion of Our Lord gathered us in reflection and reverence as we remembered His sacrifice for the salvation of the world.

On Saturday night, at the great Easter Vigil, we rejoiced as new members were welcomed into the family of God, a powerful sign of the ongoing life and growth of our parish community. And now, with Easter Sunday upon us, we celebrate with overflowing joy the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ. His victory over sin and death fills our hearts with hope and renews our calling to be people of light, compassion, and faith.

May this Easter bring each of your families peace, renewal, and the deep assurance that Christ is truly risen—Alleluia!

The reception of the Precious Body and Blood of Christ at Mass last weekend was welcomed by May. This return to receiving from the chalice invited us more deeply into the fullness of the Eucharistic celebration and reminded us of Christ’s total self giving love. May this restored practice continue to strengthen our unity as the one Body of Christ. (Helen Brown, PPC Chair)