Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and St Margaret Mary's

We are a group of religious and laity that support the catholic church at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Randwick.

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Fr Peter Hearn msc Fr Peter Hearn msc began his role as parish priest of OLSH and SMM on the 28th of January 2009. Previously he was at Treand House at Coogee as Assistant to the Provincial of the MSC order. Prior to that he has been at Willoughby, Beijing, Kensington Monastery, Darwin, Belgium, Towoomba and Canberra! He grew up in Yambuk in Victoria and was ordained in 1976. Fr. Hearn is an AFL supporter of The Brisbane Lions and maybe the Swans! His father played AFL for South Melbourne and Fitzroy. He likes to keep fit, loves to socialise and is planning some diner/dance events for the combined parishes. He learned the piano for 9 years and really loves playing and singing. He loves travelling anywhere and has just driven 5,000kms on a recent holiday.

	Fr Tony O'Brien msc Fr.Tony O’Brien msc was ordained in 1959 and spent his early years in Adelaide, Tasmania, Brisbane, Palm Islands, Papua New Guinea and Randwick. He is now back in Randwick creating havoc! He has a great sense of humour and since his arrival has instigated the very popular Bible Study programme. He was once spotted with a group of people wearing “Tony for Pope” t-shirts. He has also been known to sport a red wig. tonyobrien@sacredheart.org.au

Fr Tony Bolt msc In August 2008 we welcomed Fr.Tony Bolt to our two parishes. Fr. is originally from Thirroul NSW and went to school at St.Joseph's Hunter's Hill. He was ordained at St.Mary's Cathedral, Sydney in 1958 and spent three months at OLSH in the same year. He has rejoined us after an absence of 50 years! Congratulations on achieving your golden jubilee Father!! The majority of Fr. Bolt's ministry has been as a teacher of Chemistry and Physics in Chevalier College Bowral, Downlands Qld, Darwin, Canberra and Rabaul. He also taught in the Novitiate in Hamilton, Victoria. The last 6 years he was Novitiate Master in Kanjoor India where he taught mainly Religion. As befits all old boys of Joeys, Fr. Bolt is interested in sport, particularly Rugby. Throughout his teaching career he has been involved with the School Cadet Corps and achieved the rank of Major. Welcome to Fr Tony Bolt!

	Fr Joshua Gopini msc Fr Joshua Gopini is the latest MSC to join the OLSH & SMM Parishes. Fr. Josh is a brilliant young MSC from the Indian Community in Bangalore who came to Randwick on 18 April 2009. There was a time when we thought he would never arrive but the Immigration Office finally came through! Since his arrival Fr Josh has been busy meeting Parishioners as well as meeting the groups which help the parish function. One of his long term aims during his ministry is to develop programmes for youth to encourage them in a greater participation in their faith. Fr Joshua has many interests. His No.1-- CRICKET OF COURSE! He enjoys reading and is a whiz on the computer (not his words). Fr. Peter Hearn is trying to interest him in AFL, but so far only limited success. Although he has been here such a short time he is now firmly placed in our parish life. We hope and pray that you will enjoy your time with us Fr Josh!

Trish Myers Trish is the other half of the two Parish Secretaries. Trish has been working with us since 2006 and comes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. You may think you are in Ireland when she answers the phone because of her lovely Irish accent, but no you are in Randwick! Kate and Laura her 2 daughters go the local schools. parishoffice@sacredheart.org.au

	Jacqueline Wallington Jacqueline is known locally as the Flying Mum. See Jacqui coming and jump out of the way. Apart from working 4 days in the Office Jacqui organises her 3 children runs the home and participates in all manner of sporting activities. She also enthusiastically embraces a whole range of causes for the parish. Her smile and warmth are renowned. Jacquelinewallington@sacredheart.org.au

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