Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated at the Parish level on the 21st of December at 7:00pm. There will be four priests available for the celebration of the Sacrament.
Christmas Masses
24 December - Christmas Vigil Mass - Monday evening with Christmas Carols commencing at 5pm and Mass at 5.30pm.
25 December - Christmas Day - Mass at 8.30am with Carols at 8am (NO EVENING MASS)
Advent and Christmas are fast approaching Our parish has hosted some wonderful celebrations to mark the birth of Jesus in past years and we wish to make 2018 another year that attracts families and welcomes visitors to this celebration of renewal and hope. If you can assist in any way with ideas for the liturgy, playing music or organising the vigil mass please contact Chris and Fran Lewis, chrislewis55@optusnet.com.au , Ph 0400 270 033
Mass for Healing & Anointing of the Sick 9:00am Mass Friday, 14th of December. You are all welcome to attend!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and hampers Next Sunday is your last chance to bring contributions for our Christmas hampers as they will be delivered on 18 December. This year we have a record 40 households awaiting something special from St Michaels, so please take a card, or cards, from the Christmas Tree at the back of the church, purchase the items indicated and place it under the tree next week. It was pleasing to see our Christmas envelopes have been used. If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please use the boxes at the back of the church or call Pat Hanson on 0417 650644. Help needed - Vinnies Christmas hampers pack & deliver We are needing help on Tuesday 18 December after 9 am Mass to assemble our Christmas hampers and deliver them to families in need. Non-members are welcome to assist. Please call 0417 650644 to let us know if you can help.
Men’s Shed Christmas Invitation
What: 1st Christmas for the new Men’s Shed
Where: Alderley Arms Hotel, 2 Samford Rd., Alderley
When: 5pm Friday, 14 December 2018
Who: Members, visitors, wives and partners are welcome. Book with Dennis on 3352 5563.
Safety Concern from the Parish Pastoral Council Regarding the Kneelers A safety concern has been raised with the Pastoral Council in relation the design and condition of the kneelers in the Church. As they need constant repair and monitoring to ensure they are safe and functional, it has been suggested that half of them be removed. This would also allow ease of movement into seats for parishioners, with less chance of injury. Feedback will be sought from Parishioners after each Mass this weekend regarding this suggested change.
Safeguarding Policy As a community we are all responsible for the safeguarding of our children and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding policy was introduced one year ago and information and training was provided for parishioners and volunteers. We now need to review our situation to continue to comply with Archdiocese policy. Over the next few months we will be providing more information and training and asking volunteers to provide us with information to ensure we have covered everyone. Thank you for your continued support as we work towards ensuring we move forward to embed these important policies in our parish. Thank you, contact Marg or Lorna if there is anything you would like to talk about.
Christmas Masses
24 December - Christmas Vigil Mass - Monday evening with Christmas Carols commencing at 5pm and Mass at 5.30pm.
25 December - Christmas Day - Mass at 8.30am with Carols at 8am (NO EVENING MASS)
Advent and Christmas are fast approaching Our parish has hosted some wonderful celebrations to mark the birth of Jesus in past years and we wish to make 2018 another year that attracts families and welcomes visitors to this celebration of renewal and hope. If you can assist in any way with ideas for the liturgy, playing music or organising the vigil mass please contact Chris and Fran Lewis, chrislewis55@optusnet.com.au , Ph 0400 270 033
Mass for Healing & Anointing of the Sick 9:00am Mass Friday, 14th of December. You are all welcome to attend!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal and hampers Next Sunday is your last chance to bring contributions for our Christmas hampers as they will be delivered on 18 December. This year we have a record 40 households awaiting something special from St Michaels, so please take a card, or cards, from the Christmas Tree at the back of the church, purchase the items indicated and place it under the tree next week. It was pleasing to see our Christmas envelopes have been used. If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please use the boxes at the back of the church or call Pat Hanson on 0417 650644. Help needed - Vinnies Christmas hampers pack & deliver We are needing help on Tuesday 18 December after 9 am Mass to assemble our Christmas hampers and deliver them to families in need. Non-members are welcome to assist. Please call 0417 650644 to let us know if you can help.
Men’s Shed Christmas Invitation
What: 1st Christmas for the new Men’s Shed
Where: Alderley Arms Hotel, 2 Samford Rd., Alderley
When: 5pm Friday, 14 December 2018
Who: Members, visitors, wives and partners are welcome. Book with Dennis on 3352 5563.
Safety Concern from the Parish Pastoral Council Regarding the Kneelers A safety concern has been raised with the Pastoral Council in relation the design and condition of the kneelers in the Church. As they need constant repair and monitoring to ensure they are safe and functional, it has been suggested that half of them be removed. This would also allow ease of movement into seats for parishioners, with less chance of injury. Feedback will be sought from Parishioners after each Mass this weekend regarding this suggested change.
Safeguarding Policy As a community we are all responsible for the safeguarding of our children and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding policy was introduced one year ago and information and training was provided for parishioners and volunteers. We now need to review our situation to continue to comply with Archdiocese policy. Over the next few months we will be providing more information and training and asking volunteers to provide us with information to ensure we have covered everyone. Thank you for your continued support as we work towards ensuring we move forward to embed these important policies in our parish. Thank you, contact Marg or Lorna if there is anything you would like to talk about.
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