Parish News
Weekly bulletins and parish information can be found at:
https://www.catholicparish.app/kyabram Email: kyabram@sandhurst.catholic.org.au
Monthly Working Bee
The next working bee is Saturday 7th February at 9.30am.
Provincial Chapter in India - Fr Uday away
Father will be away on leave from 2nd February to 5th March. There will be no Saturday Masses during this time. Tuesday Masses will be a Liturgy.
Fr Michael Grace will be celebrating the weekend Masses during this time.
Safe travels Father Uday.
Ladies Cuppa and Chat
Ladies are invited to Cuppa and Chat at Fauna Park Café on Wednesday 11th February at 2pm. If you need a ride, please contact Mary Elliott on 0427 822 754.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Prayer Meeting
Our next prayer group meeting will be on Wednesday 11th February at 5.30pm in the presbytery. All Welcome.
Anointing Mass
There will be no Anointing Mass in February while Fr Uday is away.
Gathering to celebrate and give thanks for the Harvest
A parish gathering to celebrate and give thanks for the harvest will be held on Sunday 15th February.
In Jesus’ day, the Jewish people celebrated the “Feast of Ingathering” or the “Feast of Tabernacles”. Everyone shared from their harvest, and goods were collected for the poor. St Augustine’s Parish will again celebrate the harvest with the same sense of joy and sharing. We invite all farmers, crops growers, orchardists, winegrowers, home gardeners and cooks, to bring from their produce on that day – for the produce swapping table.
Let us also share abundance with those in need; we encourage people to bring a non-perishable item in a can, jar or packet, of something produced in our area. On the day, donors can bring these items to the altar in the entry procession for the St Vincent DePaul Society baskets. We also ask people to bring a plate to share following Mass.
Ash Wednesday Mass
On Wednesday 18th February, Fr Des will be celebrating Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm.
Low Gluten Hosts
Please note that low gluten hosts are available to parishioners who are gluten intolerant. Please see the sacristans Annette or Marg or Fr before Mass. For further queries contact the parish office 5852 1026.
Lent 2026 Reflection Booklet
To help us prepare for Easter during Lent, the Diocese has again prepared its Lenten resources for prayer and reflection, offered in a single booklet covering both Lent and Easter, replacing the weekly leaflets. The booklet can be downloaded from our website or the diocesan website. There are printed copies available in the gathering space.
International Eucharistic Congress 2028
Australia is preparing to host the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028, a significant moment of prayer and renewal for the Church. As part of this journey, parishes across the country are invited to take part in a nationwide Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday 3rd March, following Liturgy. Parishioners are warmly encouraged to come and spend time with the Lord in prayer, as we begin building anticipation and spiritual momentum towards Eucharist28. More information and resources are coming soon.
Youth Podcast: Catch the Flame
Sandhurst Youth Ministry has a podcast for young people to explore faith, share real stories, and journey together in discovering what it means to follow Jesus today. Streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcast: Catch the Flame: A Sandhurst Catholic Youth Podcast. Like and follow on Facebook and Instagram: Sandhurst Youth Ministry.
Visit our Piety Store!
Have you visited our Parish Piety Store recently? We offer a lovely range of religious items including rosaries, medals, prayer cards, candles, and gifts for all occasions. Every purchase helps support our parish and faith community. We’re always looking to add new item - if there’s something you’d like to see in the Piety Store, please let us know! Your suggestions are most welcome. Thank you for your continued support.
Sandpiper e-News
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