Plaque 135
My daughter, granddaughter,
Parish House & Evergreen Family
I chose the above because they are always there for me.My family always make sure I am alright.The Evergreens are there for me and make sure I get to Mass and trips.The Parish House girls all get me to the shops on Wednesdays and I get a lovely cup of coffee and a chat.Thankyou.
by: Betty McWade
Plaque 120
Agostino Zordan
I chose my father because he believed in living a life of humility.He was loved by all who knew him.Born Agostino (Gus) Zordan in 1915 in Northern Italy.
During WW11, as a soldier in the army, he would write letters back home to loved ones for his fellow soldiers that were illiterate.In 1950 he moved to Australia to give his family a better way of life and greater opportunities.
by: Marg Kyle
Plaque 71
Poppy Alf
I chose Poppy Alf because he is so kind. When I was a baby he sang songs to me. I chose him because he made wooden toys for people who could not afford toys at the toy shop.
by: Ava Leonard
Plaque 87
Amber Gibson
I chose my Mum because she always puts everybody before her.She is kind, caring, loving, and never gives up and you look after me safely.Xoxo.
by: Ava Gibson
Plaque 44
Andrew Gibson
I chose my Dad because he always puts everyone before him.He is loving, caring, smart, and never gives up.Xoxo
by: Ava Gibson
Plaque 194
Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel orchestrated the most generous, openhearted gesture of recent history blossoming from Germany, the country that within living memory (and beyond) blew apart the European continent, and then the world, by taking to gruesome extremes all the forces its Chancellor strives to hold in check: nationalism, nativism, self-righteousness, reversion to arms. Angela welcomed refugees with open arms when so many other nations were closing their borders. She showed courage, compassion and mercy, something that many leaders seem to lack.
by: Marisa Matthys
Plaque 178
Sr. Angelato O'Donoghue
RGS
I chose Sr Angela as my model of mercy because she is also my Aunty Kath, the only sister of my mum. Throughout my life I have been privileged to witness her commitment to her faith and family. She first entered the Good Shepherd order in her early twenties, but returned home before her final vows to care for her mother who had become ill. She nursed both my grandparents until they died and re-entered the convent at the age of 44. She will turn 100 years old on the 11th August. Although now frail in body, her mind and spirit are an inspiration to all who know her.
by: Mary Ryan
Plaque 35
Angelo Troiani
I chose Angelo because he was my kind and fun-loving Nonno, who had great faith in God.He went to church every Sunday and sang in the church choir.Angelo was very generous with his time and always helped others, especially in the garden.Sadly Angelo passed away in 2011, but we still love him.
by: Ethan Troiani
Plaque 29
Anna Massarotti
I chose Anna because she inspired us all be to humble and merciful to everyone.She brought out the best in people fortunate to come into contact with her.She found a reason to make you smile when you were down.Anna never had a bad word to say about anyone.She graciously shared her love with everyone.
by: Tony and Fiona Massarotti and family
Plaque 95
Anna Northey
I chose Anna because she volunteered to go and live in Bali to help a volunteer organisation that provides clean energy products to people in places like Bali.These people don’t have access to electricity and clean water.She distributes solar lights and things like that.This organisation is spread worldwide.
by: Benjamin Sette
Plaque 11
Annie Therese Nolan
I chose my grandmother because she was “A light of mercy in my life”…The mother of 9 children and a mentally ill husband.This woman had a tough life. The love, care and mercy that she showed everyone whom she met on her path of life changed people. Nana came to live with our family (of 9) before I was born. She was my second mother. Her unconditional, love and mercy gave me the tools of which guide my life.
by: Tina Toomey
Plaque 162
Barbara McGowan
I chose Barbara because I have known her for many years but did not fully realise the depth of her love and caring for the elderly of our parish.
I am now blessed with a closer relationship and find, without ever having to ask, Barbara is there when I need her and I watch as she spreads her wings throughout the retirement village where I live.
by: Roma Canty