Throughout the 2023 year, the Parish of Forster Tuncurry is working towards developing a plan for the future. As they journey towards the development of this plan, they are holding 3 reflection days and would love for members of our school community to be involved. The information below provides some detail about the experiences on offer between now and November.

The aim of our Reflection Days are:

1. To provide a spiritually enriching experience for parishioners.
2. To enthuse parishioners to plan for the future of the Parish.

In preparation for the Parish Assembly in November 2023, we will organize three, one day Reflection Days which will hopefully engender enthusiasm and inspiration among our Parishioners.  The Reflections Days will take place on Saturdays after 9.30am Mass.

The Reflection Days will be a series of talks, given by parishioners, followed by discussion by participants in small groups.

The days will focused on “Journey With-In”, “Journey with Christ” and “Journey with Others”.

Our first Day on March 4 will be a look with-in ourselves and examine our personal faith journeys and the assets we bring to our Church. The presentations will be “Search”, “Hope”, “Gratitude” and “Involvement”.

We are living in uncertain times. The Covid Virus, for example, has brought about changes to our lives and lead us to question some of the things we used to take for granted.

Your might identify with Thomas Merton, on America Catholic Theologian, who once wrote:

My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.

I do not see the road ahead of me.

I cannot know for certain where it will end.

Nor do I really know myself,

And the fact that I think I am following your will

Does not mean that I am actually doing so.

Our first day will give us the opportunity to listen to presentations from parishioners, to then reflect on our own lives and to share our life experiences in a supportive community.  It is the first stage in discerning a future for our Parish.

At the conclusion of the first day participants will be given a sheet to signify their willingness to be involved in Church activity.  The positive response from parishioners must be followed up by the Pastoral Council.

If you are interested in joining one or more of the retreats, contact the Parish Office on 0475 242 695.