MSC Magazine | Issue 4 | Summer 2020

Page 22| Missionaries of the Sacred Heart should tell the story of our MSC presence in this part of the world. We have been here for over 100 years. So, we a looking back over the century and presenting a vision for the next period of our journey with the people of Henley Beak – and out dedication to the Archdi- ocese over these significant years – into the future. To show what we are attempting at this time, I would like to share the overall plan for this time. In order to place this event in perspective, we need to acknowledge the MSC’s who have contributed to the parish life of over so many years. We cannot mention all of them at once. However, this occasion happens to coincide intentionally with the first anniversary of the death of Fr. John Rate. It is also the second anniversary of another MSC, connected with the parish. This is Fr. Frank Perry. Each of them contrib- uted to the parish life in his own particular way. We, as Missionaries of the Sacred, wish to acknowledge the contribution of all our confreres who have served the people of F irst, a reminder that the week of cele- brations of MSC in Adelaide is under way. Tomorrow sees the special Mass with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan. There are further events for the rest of the week. Noel has also sent some photos with the following note: These photos were from Mass last Sunday, Sept 13th at 9.30. I was trying to show the variety of people at Mass - from the young to the old. They also demonstrate social distancing. I was hoping that a few photos would show the way the church has to be set up for Covid 19. Noel’s letter: I have been at Henley Beach Parish now for six months. It has taken me time to settle to the routine and get to know how the parish operates. We have a big week coming up. It all starts next Monday, 21st. There will be a talk each night for the week. It has been in the planning for many months and A LETTER FROM HENLEY BEACH by Noel Mansfield msc