He is Father George, who comes to the parish from Brisbane.
Parishioners will get to learn more about him when he is the guest of honour for a morning tea in the convent after the 10.30am mass on Sunday.
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It has been pleasing, but not surprising, to learn that people who grew up in Mathoura continue to hold dear friendships they made in their youth.
One group regularly travels from Melbourne to visit a friend who has fallen on hard times.
Even if it is just sitting around for a chat about ‘the good old days’, I know their visits are welcomed by their friend and brighten up his days.
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Congratulations to Moira House for winning the shield in Mathoura Public School’s Swimming Carnival last week.
Congratulations also go to age champions: Junior Boy - George Humphryes; Junior Girl - Sophie Eddy; 11 Years Boy - Connor Hadley; 11 Years Girl - Kyoa Unwin; 12 Years Boy - Jonathon Moorse; and 12 Years Girl - Katelyn Eddy.
Well done to everyone who took part, especially those who qualified to compete in the next stage at Hay.
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The Mathoura Football Netball Club continues to sign new footballers each week.
The latest newcomer for the Timbercutters is Riley Hillyear.
Riley, who has signed up for the 2024 season, comes to the club from Bundoora.
The club not only looks after the players on the field, it also feeds them well after training on Thursday nights.
There has recently been a change to the menu and comments are being sought.
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Best wishes go to local bloke Bob Hancock in this edition.
Last year, around this time, Bob celebrated his 100th birthday.
Seeing how easily that was achieved, he has decided to keep going and see how far he can get.
Now sitting on 101 years, it’s best wishes for many more.
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Mathoura RSL Sub-branch members and interested people are advised that the group’s next meeting will be held this evening.
The venue for the important meeting is the War Memorial Hall in Lawrence St. The starting time is 6pm.
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