So, something quite unexpected happened last Thursday afternoon as seen by our photos below. A rather flustered gentleman burst into the front office—he was a parishioner hosting a launch event that very day. In a last-minute rush, someone had forgotten to arrange a lectern! Since the parish was closed, his next move was to see if SJV might have one to lend… and thankfully, we did.

As it turns out, this wasn’t just any event. The Governor-General, Ms. Sam Mostyn, was attending to mark a historic milestone with Project Independence—a program making home ownership a reality for people with intellectual disabilities. Three individuals in Canberra became homeowners that day, and SJV was honoured to support such a meaningful occasion. We were especially proud to help out as the Governor-General co-signed the deed, and it was pointed out to her that we had been life savers at the last minute. Proud moment.