The Passionist Family Group Movement

New South Wales

Hills District Cluster Meeting - Sunday 20th November, 2005

  Back Row:  Joe Raso (Baulkham Hills), Di & Brad Camden (North Rocks), Annette Hoban (North Rocks), Maureen & Ray Scully (Castle Hill), Bob Gardiner (Kellyville), 
                     Fr Peter McGrath cp, Joe Ursino (Riverstone) and Paul Gannon (Quakers Hill)
  Front Row: Theresa Raso (Baulkham Hills), Judie Gardiner (Kellyville), Helen Ursino (Riverstone), Clare Walsh (Carlingford), Mary and Jenny Gannon (Quakers Hill)

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Sharing stories: Fr Peter McGrath cp,    Jenny Gannon (Quakers Hill) and Mary Ingham

On Sunday, 20th November, the Parish Coordinators of the Hills District Cluster met at the home of Maureen and Ray Scully, the Coordinators for both the Region and St. Bernadette’s Castle Hill Parish. They were joined by Fr. Peter and Mary Ingham.   Each gave a rundown on the state of the Family Groups within their Parish. They discussed what was working, what wasn’t and shared ideas to help each other in their very important ministry. Some consistent themes that arose throughout the discussions were:   -     The importance of obtaining the full support of your Parish               priest for the Family Groups -     The need to maintain a program to attract new members -     As coordinators we need to share the responsibility with our leaders and ensure they also own the success of the movement within your Parish.   Fr Peter and Mary Ingham provided encouragement and support and shared a few stories that highlighted the value of the Family groups at work.