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On the Pastor's Desk
Fr Richard's 2020 Christmas Message
Thursday 24th December 2020
My dear people,
The time of the year when we celebrate the birth of Our Lord has arrived. The birth of Jesus is a vital aspect in the history of the salvation of the human race for it is the birth of the person who will spend his life, particularly the three years of his ministry, pointing out to the rest of us how to live an authentic human life. [Read more]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Available Baptism Dates for 2021
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Preparation Dates |
Baptism Dates Saturday: 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm |
| April 8 | May 29 |
| May 13 | June 5 & 26 |
| June 10 | July 3 & 31 |
Please go to the Baptism Information page for more information.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Ready, Set, Pray!
The Ready, Set, Pray! Children’s Liturgy of the Word @ Home video series has been created to provide an engaging space for families to encounter Jesus through the Sunday gospel. Each week includes an invitation for families to create and gather in their own prayer space, to sing, hear the Gospel, pray and respond creatively through an activity.
St Mary MacKillop Commemorative Prayer Card
THE Sisters of St Joseph have created a commemorative prayer card and is offering them for free to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross. [Read more]
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Archbishop Peter A Comensoli's 2020 Christmas Message
In his Christmas message for the community, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli reminds us that despite the weight of the global pandemic, the Child Jesus was born in a time just like this, and is in fact, born for such a time as this. 'He comes to us always in our need and our reality. Jesus is Christmas: then – now – always. Whether it is into a peaceful landscape, or a war-torn one; a time of uncertainty and isolation, or one of abundant friendship and family; whether it is in poverty or in plenty – the question we should ask is what is the kind of Christmas we want to live?'
Read: Statement re Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020
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- 4th Sunday of Advent, 20 December 2020
- 3rd Sunday of Advent, 13 December 2020
- 2nd Sunday of Advent, 6 December 2020
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PARKING INCIDENT
On Sunday 3rd January, after the 10.30am Mass, one of our parishioners discovered that her car which was parked along College Street just opposite the Church, was scratched, probably hit by another car. The person responsible for the incident did not leave any note. We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch with Veronica Gauci at 0418139005 or call the office as soon as possible. Thank you.
DAILY ROSARY VIA ZOOM
The last session of the rosary prayer as a parish via zoom will be on Wednesday, 23 December at 7pm. We will recommence the rosary after Australia Day. More details will be made known closer to the date.
Meanwhile, have a very Merry Christmas and safe holidays!
2020 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CLASSES
Conducted by the Society
of Christian Doctrine
(Preca Community)
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BAPTISM PREPARATION
FOR CHILDREN OF CATECHETICAL AGE
FOR families with children of catechetical age (7 years and up) who have not been baptised, Preparation Classes are held every Saturday at 10:30am. For more information, call the Parish Office during office hours.
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
HOLY HOUR FOR MOTHERS
AS a mother, it can be hard to make time for God, yourself and your friends. The Holy Hour for Mothers is a chance for you to get that much-needed time of spiritual and personal renewal. Come and join us for adoration, confession and catch-up every last Wednesday of the Month, from 7.30 to 8.30pm.
