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Let it be both an entrée into our community and an ongoing source of information about how we try to live out our vision which is “To Follow The Example Of Jesus By Serving Others.” – I hope you accept that that’s a goal and not a boast about where we are now!

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Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Stafford Catholic Church

Important Dates

​29th October
Public Holiday


2nd November
Parish Archive Working Bee


​4th November
Anglican Roman Catholic
Reconciliation Service

Community News

PARISH ARCHIVE WORKING BEES
Parish archive will begin again next Tuesday. Every one is most welcome to join in the working bee of sorting our parish archives of photos and other relics. I’d like to hear from any and all who are keen to join in the fun—which day is best for you? Tuesday or Wednesday?? Please give me a call or email. Debra
ANGLICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC RECONCILIATION SERVICE
​Each year people from the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba and the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland (the Diocese of Brisbane) gather to pray with and for one an-other for a greater mutual understanding and reconciliation. This years’ service will be hosted by our Archdiocese at St Stephen's Cathedral and the theme is centred on the Season of Creation: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Luke 12:32-34 NRSV) Save Thursday 4th November at 11am into your diary and find out more via the event page here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/263276095690241
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC VIEW ON VACCINATION?
You can learn more about Pope Francis’s recent encouragement to all to get vaccinated with approved Covid-19 vaccines in the link below. Pope Francis referred to it as ‘an act of love.’ https:// www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-08/pope-francis-appeal-covid-19-vaccines-act-of-love.html

The Archdiocese of Brisbane supports COVID-19 vaccination except for those people with a valid medical exemption from their health professional. 

​For our vulnerable parishioners, rest assured that Fr Denis, Debra and Mark are all fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY
The Music ministry held a team building and planning meeting last weekend. They welcomed a new member to the fold—Josie. Josie will share her wonderful gift as a cantor/vocalist with our community in Mass. There was a great sense of friendship and the room was brimming with talent! Maree and Michael put on a lovely morning tea. Discussions were centred around Christmas Masses and introducing some new hymns and reintroducing some oldies too. I spoke to the group about the importance of Copyright. I think we all left feeling like we had achieved something and had deepened our appreciation of each person’s talents.
BREAK OPEN THE WORD 2022 ORDERS
PROCEDURES IN OUR PARISH
  • ALL PEOPLE must wear Masks - please bring your own mask.  Ministers and readers who are socially distanced from others may remove their masks while speaking and then put it back on.
  • Arrive Early
  • On arrival, SCAN “QR” code for you and your family.  Scan any “Guest” who asks for help AND using your settings on the app (top left hand side of screen), click on ‘frequent guests/the guest’s name/phone and email details​
  • Collect your tickets (Show your ‘checked in’ status  to person at desk FIRST.)
  • IF NOT booked via “Eventbrite” - go to a “not booked” desk; Scan QR Code; fill in paper Form; take form to Marshall; show “checked in “ status”; receive your allocated seat.
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    NOTE: If you do NOT HAVE A PHONE that can scan the "check in Qld" app, the Marshall or assistant, will book you in via their phone. If this is the case PLEASE ARRIVE at least 10 minutes before Mass.
DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH
Here’s an easy way to donate to your parish even if you can’t be here every week (COVID, work, “grey nomading”, or other reasons), you don’t have “envelopes” and don’t carry cash. (We are TOTALLY self-funding - sadly, like your own family budget, there's no "money tree" that we can rely on.)

TO REGISTER: Dive right in by scanning this QR code, (or you may like to use this link instead: https://parishgiving.brisbanecatholic.org.au ).If you need help, refer to Denis’ email for a link to instructions, or contact him directly. (NOTE - Don’t confuse this QR code with the ‘Check in Qld” App) Once you have registered, 1)  Using the new App on your phone, 2) scanning the QR code (or 3) using the link- https://parishgiving.brisbanecatholic.org.au ) will lead you to a SECURE site where you can make a one-off do-nation or a recurring donation. (Copies of the QR code and the link will also be at church so that you can donate there as well/instead.)