Goodbye to Adelaide - hello Port Pirie. This was a joy for Fr. John who caught up with his long time friend Fr. Paul Crotty. Fr. Paul together with John Rowe representing Rotary turned on a magnificent evening at the BH Club. Transport from the Airport and billeting of pilots were organised by the Rotary Club and the generous people of the Parish. Fr. John gave his presentation as the pilots told of their involvement with the Fly Away to Heaven. A very successful evening was enjoyed by all those who attended.
The next day it was a visit to St. Mark’s College and the Christian Brothers College. The students paid great attention as they listened to the needs of the people of East Timor. It is hoped that these schools will take on a project for East Timor by uniting themselves with schools in East Timor.
Sad to leave Pt. Pirie and goodbye to Fr. Paul, as this time the pilots flew just down the track to Quorn, 30 minutes away. The support group here led by Graham and Geraldine Davis saw the Knights of the Southern Cross come to the aid of the Fly Away Team.