Month: June 2020

How can the story of a woman who lived almost 2900 years ago be relevant to us today? The story of a childless woman in 2 Kings (4:8-11. 14-16) – our first reading in today’s Mass – is one that I must have previously heard but I must say I cannot remember anything about it.…

In a year when we in Australia have had bushfires, floods and a once-in-a-lifetime (we hope!) viral pandemic, I wonder what we have learnt about suffering as Christians? St. Paul’s letter to the Romans (5:3-5) says we rejoice in our sufferings, “knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and…

This is what our St Luke’s community members say that they love about our faith community: – Diversity – Inclusive – Welcoming🙂 – Community spirit – Welcoming – How it is inclusive, supportive and diverse – A wonderful and dynamic community – Participative – St Luke’s catholic community is like a home – Welcoming, inclusive…

The Israelites who escaped slavery in Egypt were given manna from heaven to help them on their journey through the desert towards the Promised Land. When did they stop receiving this manna? When they reached the Promised Land – the land of Canaan, generally thought to be the whole of western Palestine. So, the manna…

We have a new Plan for our Faith Community for the next three years. There are four key components through which we aim to serve Jesus Christ: Our community & faith life, Our place to gather & worship, Our youth support & our outreach, and Our leadership & community voice.

I am pleased to advise of the formation of our first St Luke’s Pastoral Council. The Council members met for the first time yesterday. As our community grows, we require a group to represent St Luke’s and help guide our next steps. Collectively, the members of the Council have the responsibility to consult, inform and…