In These Times

So much has been and will continue to be, for some time, cancelled: sports events, concerts, plays, worship services, rallies, travel, meetings, classes, family gatherings, and so much more.

However –

Love has not been cancelled.
Mercy has not been cancelled.
Prayer has not been cancelled.
Attentiveness has not been cancelled.
Goodness has not been cancelled.
Thanksgiving has not been cancelled.
Loving relationships have not been cancelled.
Kindness has not been cancelled.
Music has not been cancelled.
Conversations have not been cancelled.
Learning has not been cancelled.
Poetry and storytelling has not been cancelled.
Courage has not been cancelled.
Meditation and contemplation have not been cancelled.
Painting and dancing has not been cancelled.
Families have not been cancelled.
Community and solidarity has not been cancelled.
Faith has not been cancelled.
Hope has not been cancelled.

And … God’s presence with us, has not been cancelled.

David Haas

Gratitude for Paul’s Inspiration and Legacy

Paul’s openness and welcoming nature is still alive here at St Joseph’s.

The door is open – everyone is welcome.

Paul had the wonderful gift of inclusiveness, ecumenism … The true meaning of the common touch.

He was indeed our beloved friend.

His life was duty - he performed it

His life was a gift - and he shared it

His life was tragedy - he faced it,

When life was a challenge - he met it

When life was a game - he would play it

His life was Spirit - and he realised it

His life was a journey - he completed it

His Legacy still remains.

Thank you Paul for all you meant, and continue to mean to us.

Linda