Parish News

St Martha's Parish

Important Notice

Due to Uni commitments, Larissa will be away from the office from Friday 20th October and return on Friday 24th November. 

The Parish office will be unattended on Wednesdays and Fridays druing this time, but you may leave messages that will be responded to ASAP.

Depression & Mental Health Awareness Month

October is Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month. All donations received will go directly to support crisis support/suicide prevention services. The donation box is located in the church foyer. 

Prayer Cards

The HOPE Keepsakes and Prayer Cards are FREE and available in the Church Foyer. Please take one for yourself, or for someone you know who may be struggling.

HSC Students

Let us keep the HSC students and their families in our prayers during their exams.

 

Prayer for HSC Students

 

Dear Lord, we ask for your blessing on our students that are undertaking HSC Examinations over the coming weeks. Grant them the confidence they deserve from their years of diligent study.

Grant them the ability to comprehend questions and effectively plan and articulate their responses.

May they be enriched by the gifts of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom, Understanding, Fortitude and Knowledge.

May their faith and piety give them the strength to face these examinations and the satisfaction of achieving their personal best. We ask these things though Christ Our Lord, Amen.

2024 Bible Diaries

2024 Bible Diaries are now available to purchase in the Church Foyer (limited stock). They are designed to help you to keep the Word of God close to your heart in your daily life. A companion on the journey to pray, to share, to grow in God's love and be nourished by the Word of God make these an ideal gift.$20 each (rrp $21.95)

Columban Calendars

St Vincent de Paul 2024 Columban Calendars are now available at the back of the Church. $10 each. Cash payments only. Please do not use the tap’ n’ go machines.

Our Departed

During the month of November, we remember those who have returned to the Father!

From this week we invite all families to write the names of departed loved ones in the books of remembrance. These books of Special Intentions will be set up on a special memorial on the Sanctuary during the month of November. Mass Offering Envelopes will also be available. (names cannot be printed in the Weekly Bulletin due to the large volume).

Special Mass Dates / Times

All Saints Day Wednesday 1st November - Mass will be celebrated at 9.10am

All Souls Day Thursday 2nd November - Masses will be celebrated at 9.10am and 6.00pm