Greetings at Advent – By Claude Perera – President SLNSWCA
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write to you today in this season of advent as it’s the time to reflect on how we can prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time for faith, communities and families to remember through prayers, reflections and good deeds, the true meaning of Christmas.
As you may be aware in November this year the Association had its Annual General Meeting and a new team for the executive committee was elected. This was as per the constitution of the Association and in keeping with best practices recommended for organisations of this nature.
For those who missed the news items sent earlier the new team is:
Vice President Liturgical & Religious Activities – Flavian de Silva
Vice President Finance and Social Activities – Fidel Moldrich
Hony. Secretary – Aubrey Joachim
Hony. Treasurer – Suranga Jayamanne
Asst. Secretary – Keshani Radhakrishnan
Committee member assisting VP Liturgy on Religious Activities – Priyan Fernando
Committee member assisting VP Liturgy on Religious Activities – Lorensz Herft
Committee member Media Affairs – Shehan Fernando
Committee member assisting Treasurer – Campion Fernando
Committee member Social Engagement– Ravi Emmanuel
Our first major event for this team and this Season of Advent is the Christmas Mass and the Nativity Play (Produced & Directed by our Immediate Past President Rukshan Anthony) followed by Community Carols on 11th December at 5.15 pm at the Polish Church (Our Lady of Czestochowa) 116-132 Quakers Rd, Marayong NSW 2148.
All are welcome! (Please email and register and reserve food packs you require) Please see other communications for further details.
We will also be celebrating a Midnight Mass at New Year ’s Eve at St.Bernadette’s Church, Castle Hill. Further details will be sent shortly.
Wishing you the Christian virtues of love, joy, hope, and peace in this season of Christmas!
My committee and I look forward to listening to you our members in order to support your spiritual and wellbeing needs.
Yours sincerely in Christ
Claude Perera
President SLNSWCA