Newly ordained Deacon Sam French grew up in the Woy Woy Parish and is now serving at Pennant Hills Parish. He is the youngest member of the Clergy in Broken Bay.
This week, on the Second Sunday of Advent, the lectionary jumps back to the opening verses of Mark’s Gospel, where we are introduced to Saint John the Baptist. Since I was a child, I’ve had a particular love for this ragged desert dwelling cousin of Jesus; I even chose him as my confirmation saint.