A call to love, so that our Parish  may become one family in Christ

St Francis of Assisi is quoted as saying: “Preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words.” Having chatted a few times with Fr Kevin and having seen the life of the parish, it is clear that he has been living by these words. We Xaverians hope to build on the foundations that are already in place.

For the first weekend of our new presence here in Sacred Heart and St Francis Parish, we are blessed with readings that remind us of our baptismal calling: to love God and our neighbour.

It is taking a religious community of three priests, Fr Maurice (who is the Parish Priest), Fr John and Fr Patrick, to replace Fr Kevin. Over the weeks, months and years ahead, we hope to bring a missionary spirit to the parish. We also hope that you, as parishioners, will bring the graces, talents and gifts with which you have been blessed.

St John Henry Newman is quoted as saying: “To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” It is a time of change and transition both for you as a parish community and for us Xaverians as well. Let our time together be one of learning from one another, walking together in faith, and making our parish a living witness to God's love in Gorton by preaching through what we do and say.

Fr Patrick, Fr John and Fr Maurice,

Xaverian Missionaries