St Emilie’s kicks off participation in Year of Grace and makes it a cause for multiple celebrations
It was a grace-filled start for the Parish of St Emilie, Canning Vale when it launched its “Year of Grace’ on Sunday 17 June – also the Feast Day of St Emilie de Vialar, the parish patroness and foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.
Parishioners at all four masses processed in with The Year of Grace candle. After the homily, family representatives came forward to receive their own Year of Grace candles and prayer cards.
Parishioners were encouraged to “Contemplate the Face of Christ” through prayer and other activities.
The day was also significant for the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition as they renewed their perpetual commitment to God.
One junior sister, Sr Lilian remade her vows after one year of commitment to God with the Sisters.
The parish mission outreach program, SEEDS (St Emilie Empowered Devoted Services), was also launched after being initiated by Parish Priest Fr Robert Carrilo.
The program is targeted to help various community building projects in different countries in Asia.
Eleven parishioners have volunteered to spend two weeks in the Philippines assisting a breakfast program for under-privileged children, among other projects.
After the 9 am Mass a statue of St Emilie at the front of the church was unveiled.
The ceremony also featured a scripture reading by Liturgy coordinator, Cheryl Meta and the unveiling of the statue performed by Sr Margaret Mary, the previous parish assistant and Veronica Stratton, the Chairman of the Parish Council.
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