Parish News
Weekly bulletins and parish information can be found at:
www.kyabramcatholicparish.org.au
Email: kyabram@cdos.org.au
Mass Times
Kyabram
Week Day Masses (Tuesday and
Thursday): see Parish Diary Dates
Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturday of the month): 6.00pm
Sunday: 8.30am
Tongala
First Sunday of month 11.30am
Merrigum
Third Sunday of month 12.00pm
Reconciliation – Second Saturday of the month at 5.30pm (before 6pm Mass) in St Aug’s Church Kyabram.
Mass of Anointing is held the first Thursday of the month at 10.00am in St Augustine’s Church.
Sandpiper E-News
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ANNUAL CEMETERY MASS
Cemetery Mass will be held tomorrow, Saturday 25th November, at 9am. Please bring a chair.
PAST STUDENTS & FRIENDS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Will be held tommorrow, Saturday 25th November, at 5pm in the school memorial gardens. Mass will follow at 6pm followed by cuppa.
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES
During the month of November, you are invited to place names of loved ones in the basket provided. This basket will be brought up at Offertory time. Names will later be burnt and scattered in the school Memorial Garden. Envelopes available for November Mass offerings in the gathering space.
RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION
A collection will be taken this Sunday, 26th November, for the Retired Priest Appeal.
THANKSGIVING MASS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND FATHER JOHN PAUL’S FORMAL FAREWELL
A combined Thanksgiving Mass for all volunteers together with a farewell to Fr John Paul, will be held on Saturday 9th December at 6pm. All parishioners are invited to attend to say “Farewell and Blessings” for Fr John Pauls next appointment. This will be followed by a Parish celebration. Parishioners may like to bring a plate however refreshments will be provided. BYO drinks.
If any parishioners would like to make a contribution to Fr John Paul’s farewell gift, they could drop it in the mail box or to the Parish office on Tuesday or Thursday.
CARITAS SERVICE OF SOLIDARITY
WITH GAZA & THE HOLY LAND
In a time of deep sorrow and anguish for us all, we look for hope and healing. Let us come together in love, prayer and support. Let us acknowledge the reality that impacts us all as we share messages of hope. The Australian Catholic Bishops have said: ‘Peace can come only from justice. We call people of faith to pray with us for a lasting peace and the triumph of human dignity.’ Please join us: Monday 27th November 4:.30 to 5pm
Registration is necessary at:
https://caritas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWj- zzzhRoGN8QOifg61Zg
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
MEETING
A meeting of the Parish Finance Committee will be held next Tuesday, 28th November, commencing at 6pm in the Parish Meeting Room.
RCIA RITE OF WELCOME
Last weekend we celebrated the Rite of Welcome for Belinda Fitzpatrick, who over the past couple of months, has been enquiring about our Catholic faith. Belinda has committed herself to preparing for full initiation into our Catholic faith this coming Easter. We ask parishioners to keep Belinda and her sponsors and families in their prayers.
CHRISTMAS TREE
This year we are invited to donate toys, toiletries, and non-perishable groceries for distribution locally by St Vincent de Paul. Please leave your donation under the Christmas Tree in the Church. Envelopes are also available on the Christmas Tree for cash donations or gift cards. There will be a box available to put these in. St Vincent de Paul will collect all items after Sunday Mass on 10th December. Thank you for your generosity.
ANNIVERSARY MASSES
If you would like an Anniversary Mass for your loved ones, feel free to contact the Parish Office (phone 5852 1026) to arrange a suitable day.
COMMUNUAL RECONCILIATION
A communal reconciliation will be held on Tuesday 12th December at 6pm. Followed by a cuppa.
CUPPA AFTER MASS ROSTER
A new roster is being drawn up for next year for the monthly cuppa after Mass on second Saturday and third Sunday of each month. Minimal preparation is required for this most important ministry.
We would love for more people to come on board. Commitment about twice a year. There is a clipboard at the back of the church to register your name and state your preferences.
CHRISTMAS MASS FOR PRISONERS
On Friday 15th December, Father John will be celebrating a special Christmas Mass at Dhurringile Prison at 4.30pm. Fr John would like to invite parishioners to join him, the prisoners and Chaplains for this Mass. If you would like to come, please contact Debbie on 0407 804 317 (AH) and provide your full name, address and date of birth before Monday 20 November to organise your visit.
MEN’S CHOIR
The men’s choir has restarted on the 1st Sunday of each month. Please come at 8am to practice.
RCIA INQUIRY NIGHTS
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or do you know someone who is? Please come along to our Inquiry nights on Monday nights at 5pm in the Parish meeting room at the Presbytery. For further information please contact Annette Ryan 0408 502 858 or Mary Zobec 0427 190 282.