Going back to Mass - what should I do?

I have been away from the church for a while now, and would like to return to Mass.
I'm not sure if I should wait and speak to a priest first for reconciliation or if it is ok to go back before that?

Thankyou. I am hoping to speak to a priest tomorrow before work, so I maybe able to arrange something.

That way I can go to Mass this Sunday. I'm very excited about going back, but am a little nervous about it.

I've been through a similar period before, and when I spoke to the priest then about it he was very supportive. He told me not to let embarrassment stop me from returning and that God would always take me back so to speak.

In the meantime while I wait, I am reconnecting through prayer. I just feel such a sense of relief. I can't believe I stayed away for so long.
I didn't realise how much I missed the rosary. Holding it in my hands for the first time in ages made me cry.

I'm really looking forward to it. But I'm nervous about seeing the priest.

Thank you for all your kind words.

I'm not sure about fr Kevin. Will have to check. I'm working in kurri fri so will call in after work and see who is there.

I know that reconciliation is usually on at kurri on a sat afternoon. At cessnock I think it is on Sat morning, but I don't even know where the confessionals are at cessnock!