ARDIOCESE OF MELBOURNE REPORT: Wednesday 15 December 2011
by Margaret Catterall
On 1 December Bishop Tim Costello visited the Churches of Christ Care Arcadia Aged Care Service in Essendon and offered Mass for the Catholic residents.
The visit was organised by the Eucharistic Ministers of St Therese's Parish Essendon. The tremendous support of the staff at the facility enabled a large number of both ambulatory and incapacitated residents to attend.
After Mass Bishop Tim visited a number of residents who were unable to be moved to the chapel.
Bishop Tim thanked the staff for their assistance and support.
Life Style Co-ordinator Ms Judy McNaughton thanked Bishop Tim for his attendance on behalf of Arcadia, noting that more than 50 per cent of the residents are Catholic and are visited by Ministers of the Eucharist and receive Communion every Friday. A mid week rosary is also organized by Life Style Co-ordinator, Jacinta, which over 30 residents attend.
Every effort is made by the facility to ensure that all residents religious requirements are met.
Photos supplied by Margaret Catterall
http://www.cam.org.au/melbourne-news/bishop-costelloe-celebrates-mass-at-arcadia-aged-care-service-in-essendon.html
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