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2026 GOD’S WORD DAILY REFLECTIONS BIBLE DIARIES – LIMITED STOCK IS AVAILABLE SO RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW.
These Bible Diaries 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 Christmas gift. Please write your name and contact details on a payment envelope in the Church Foyer. $20 each (rrp $21.95) Cash payments only.
PRE-ORDERS ARE READY FOR COLLECTION IN THE SACRISTY AFTER MASS
IN THIS JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE
Come and hear a word of Hope
You are invited to a series of talks to help reawaken Faith and Hope
“…a hope which will not let us down, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.” (RM 5:5)
“…reawaken in us, pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of Heaven.” (Jubilee Prayer)
Sundays and Thursdays at 7.00pm in the Parish hall (the old Church). Child minding provided. Enquiries: Domenico 0419 536 536.
TAX RECEIPTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE PARISH OFFICE
Season of Creation ~ Laudato Si’ 2025
1st September – 4th October
THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION.
Welcome to this year’s Season of Creation where communities come together for this special season of ecumenical solidarity. Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created. As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for creation. We are co-creatures and part of all that God has made. Our well-being is interwoven with the well-being of the Earth. We rejoice in this opportunity to safeguard our common home and all beings who share it. This year, the theme for the season is “Peace with Creation”. Let us join in praise and celebrate the gifts and wonders that God bestows on us. Resources are available in the Church Foyer.
The Season of Creation’s call for Peace with Creation aligns powerfully with the Turn Debt into Hope campaign, as communities burdened by debt are often those facing the worst environmental challenges. Caritas Australia is inviting parishes to stand in solidarity with vulnerable communities in need of sustainable development and ecological renewal by:
• signing the Turn Debt into Hope petition – caritas.org.au/debt
• committing to practical, everyday actions that promote ecological sustainability and care for creation by registering to become a Catholic Earthcare Household - caritas.org.au/catholic-earthcare/
October is the month of the Rosary. A prayer full of blessings as we contemplate the mysteries of our salvation. Let us make use of this beautiful prayer as we continue to grow together in faith and love.
We extend our sincerest thanks to the Quan Family, formerly from the Solomon Islands and Founders of the Rosary Mission Group, for generously donating a variety of colourful hand-made and beautifully beaded Rosaries to St Martha’s. The Rosary can be a source of hope and comfort, especially during challenging times. Praying the Holy Rosary is a great opportunity for each of us to strengthen our relationship with Our Lady. The Blessed Rosaries are available in the Church foyer and are free, however an offering into the LIFELINE DONATION BOX would be appreciated.
THE DONATION BOX IS LOCATED IN THE CHURCH FOYER
The Canonisation of Papua New Guinea's first saint, Blessed Peter ToRot will be on 19th October 2025. Peter ToRot was a lay catechist who was martyred in 1945 for continuing his apostolate despite a ban imposed by the Japanese. His case is special for several reasons: he will be the first native Papuan saint, a fervent defender of marriage and the family, a catechist committed to the mission of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. His sanctity is the fruit of the close collaboration of priests and laity in evangelisation. Prayer cards will be available in the Church foyer.