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Important Dates

16th to 24th May
Laudato Si' Week

20th May
9am Prayer & Morning Tea in garden
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10.30am Men's Group

22nd May
10am Bring & Buy Table

​29th May
Sea of Hands Activity 10am

Community News

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION AND EUCHARIST   (for children 7 years or older in 2022)
The Introductory Meeting for the new programme is on MONDAY 30th MAY at 6pm. (RSVP: MONDAY 23rd MAY).  This meeting will inform you about the programme, what’s required and show you how to enrol. Our parish looks forward to helping parents in this most important responsibility. No date is going to be convenient for everyone, however it is ESSENTIAL that at least one parent organise their diary to be present at this meeting.
Please register for this meeting using this link: https://bit.ly/39DcbjK before 23rd May. For background about your child(ren)’s formation go to the Sacraments section of this website.  

(For your calendars: Parent and child meetings will be the second Monday of every month – June to November). 

PLEASE NOTE: This programme is for families who live and/or worship in Stafford Parish as the core of the programme happens in the context of our week-end masses. If you have difficulty enrolling online, please ring the parish office.
LAUDATO SI' WEEK AUSTRALIA: 16 – 24 May 2022
Office for Social Justice (catholic.org.au)
Laudato Si Week is fast approaching. This year we reflect on our progress in the spirit of Eco-conversion, we consider our response to the Cry of the Earth and The Cry of the Poor. Looking for support as you and your family consider your eco journey? Try the link, it has a wealth of resources and ideas. 

Our parish will celebrate Laudato Si Week with three actions.
  • Prayer and morning tea in the Contemplation Garden at 9.00am – 9.30am on Friday 20th May. We will pray the beautiful Laudato Si Chaplet, a meditative prayer with a focus on the environment and elements. Share morning tea in our refurbished meeting room, take time to have a chat and simply relax.
  • Bring and Buy Table following Mass 21/22 May. Please bring small items eg: jewellery, herbs, plants, jams and preserves, books. Cash and Credit Card facilities will be available.
  • Contact Federal MP re Climate Action. In line with the National Church Leaders Easter Statement on the Environment https://t.co/rWcvqiq76O , we encourage parishioners to contact their local federal MP advocating for bold, courageous climate change action. Letter starter template and MP contact details will be provided at weekend Masses.
MEN'S GROUP
The Queen Of Apostles Men's Group meets on the third Friday of the month. It is open to any senior gents in the parish - married, widowed, single, clergy, retired or working. They will meet on Friday 20th May at Café 63, Stafford City 10.30am. All Welcome. Phone Gary (ph 3863 4149) for more information.
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 May – 3 June
Reconciliation is important, serious and challenging work. It is also uplifting and inspiring for all generations and all Australians as we recognise that Reconciliation is the business of every individual.
This year’s artwork has been created by Torres Strait Islander illustrator Tori-jay Mordey. She depicts a variety of bold, brave characters from all walks of Australian life. They are a visual reminder that Reconciliation is everybody’s business.

“I sought inspiration of what that kind of brave change might look like from many different people; people I know that are around me, people I see every day. And people I see living bravely every day, in their own lives- from fierce little kids to older people working with more established mindsets and environments. We can make change, but we can’t do it alone. Be brave and start the conversation today.”

Parish Action: Sea of Hands
On Sunday 29th May we will create a Sea of Hands, a visual display of our support for National Reconciliation. Write a message or a prayer on the sticky labels provided and place that on the hand. We will place the hand in our lawn near the church car park. We have 200 colourful hands, which will make a vibrant display of our unity as one proud nation and one proud people of God. The Sea of Hands is an iconic symbol of Reconciliation, a way for all communities around Australia to engage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues. The Sea of Hands was first used in October 1997 in front of Parliament House, Canberra. A gold coin donation will help offset the cost of the hands. The hands are recycled, and will be returned to ANTaR . 
PAINTING
The painting of the interior of the church is taking longer than expected. There has been sickness with a one painter and another has a hand injury, so that is also slowing down the project. I’m hoping that next week I will have much better news to share and perhaps the church will look more like a place of worship and not a worksite. I’m sure the kids liked the big toy in the church!
DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTIONS
Stay centred in your faith with this daily series of theological reflections on the Gospel of the day. Sign up to receive a one page reflection each weekday in your inbox.  Sign up here:
https://evangelisationbrisbane.org.au/daily-reflections/
FEDERAL ELECTION 2022 - BISHOPS' STATEMENT
Read the Australian Catholic Bishops' 2022 election statement, Towards a Better Kind of Politics, to help you reflect on the good you can do for the community by using your vote for the common good of all. The statement includes a Prayer for the Election and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Download a copy by clicking this link.