Parish News
Remembrance Day 2024
The First World War Armistice came into effect at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th Month in 1918. We remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in wartime and as a result of war. As we remember the lives that have been lost, let us promise each other to work for the freedom of all who are oppressed in the world today. We ask this prayer in the name of Jesus who taught us how to live. Amen.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
Lest we forget!
Parish Office
Due to Uni commitments, Larissa will be away from the office from Friday 25th October and return on Friday 29th November. The Parish office will be unattended on Wednesdays and Fridays during this time, but you may leave messages that will be responded to ASAP.
November Mass Intentions
During the month of November, we remember those who have returned to the Father!
We invite all families to write the names of departed loved ones in the book of remembrance. Mass Offering Envelopes are also available. (names cannot be printed in the Weekly Bulletin due to the large volume).
CWF November Parish Appeal
The Charitable Works Fund (CWF) Parish Appeal is running this weekend 9th & 10th November. Your donation will help those most vulnerable in Sydney. Appeal envelopes are available in the Church Foyer. You can also make a donation and find out more at www.ourfaithourworks.org/cwf
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Cards
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Card packs are now available in the Church foyer - $10 for a pack of 5 cards.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal Weekend
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its annual Christmas Appeal in this Parish on 7th and 8th December 2024. Envelopes on the seats can be placed in either collection. You can also give by QR Code to the Appeal’s Fundraising Website which will issue you with a receipt in real time.
The focus of this year’s Appeal is the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis resulting in housing insecurity, homelessness, food stress and hunger, family breakdown, and increased physical and mental illness as people must choose between food or medical treatment. We frequently assist whole families living in crisis accommodation.
St. Martha’s Conference of Vinnies and those we serve would be most grateful for anything you can give to help.
Anthony Thurn, President Strathfield Conference.
2025 Bible Diaries
To purchase a copy please see Father John or Father Liem in the Sacristy after Mass. 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 gift.
$20 each (rrp $21.95) Cash payments only.
IF YOU PRE-ORDERED A COPY PLEASE COLLECT IT FROM THE SACRISTY AFTER ANY MASS
