By Julie Moyle, Parishioner, St Mary’s Echuca

On Sunday 30 April, Bishop Shane Mackinlay celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with parish priest, Fr Novelito Lim and a large congregation of parishioners of St Mary’s Parish Echuca. 

The 11.00 a.m. Mass was the only weekend Mass in Echuca and was very well attended. The congregation was joined by some of the Year One students from St Mary’s Primary School who exhibited great talent while singing at the Mass.

Our community then enjoyed a wonderful lunch prepared and served by our Social Committee. Some 120 adults and 30 children experienced a warm and inclusive atmosphere where some talented younger Parish community members entertained us.

The feast day celebration was also the culmination of our ‘Cash for a Cause’ fundraiser. The funds raised from this initiative will be used to create a hospitality space in our Church.

This fantastic day included cutting our Feast Day cake, which all members of our community enjoyed. The day was a celebration of the diversity of our vibrant community.

We thank Fr Novie for his energetic and enthusiastic approach to the day and look forward to many more memorable celebrations as a Parish Community.