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Important Dates3rd June
6.30pm Sacramental Program Information evening 5th June Anna's Thursday Group (for widows) 12pm at The Gibson Stafford 7th June 6pm Food Fest |
Community News
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RECONCILIATION WEEK
Our parish launched Reconciliation Week with sincerity in prayer and action. The Sea of Hands is a visual reminder that this community is one of inclusion, a place of welcome and committed to for working towards our goal of a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. We will conclude Reconciliation Week with the movie Fantome Island. Sunday 1st June following 9am Mass. Movie length 82 minutes. FANTOME ISLAND - A MOVIE SCREENING In 1945 seven year-old Joe Eggmolesse was diagnosed with leprosy. He was taken from his family under police escort and transported by rail and sea over a thousand kilometres to Fantome Island where he was incarcerated for the next ten years. The isolated tropical island off the North Queensland coast be-came home to a close-knit community of Indigenous 'lepers' whose marginalised existence was hidden from white society and has until now remained absent from the mainstream historical record. Cared for by nuns from the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, their isolation was the consequence of apartheid-like policies developed by the Queensland government and medical establishment which espoused a eugenicist philosophy and regarded racial segregation as standard practice. Intrigued? The Social Justice/RAP Committee invite you to join us as we screen Fantome Island When: Sunday 1st June following 9am Mass Where: Our Lady, Queen of Apostles Church, Stafford Time: 10am Morning Tea Movie Start: 10.15am Fantome Island Movie OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ROSARY EVENT
Our hearts are full of gratitude and joy after gathering once again for our second annual “Our Lady Help of Christians Rosary Event” last Saturday at our parish. It was a beautiful afternoon filled with the grace of Jesus and the loving presence of our Blessed Mother Mary, who inter-ceded for us as we united in prayer. We give special thanks to Fr Joe OFM, for his for prayerfully presiding over the event. His gentle guidance and spiritual presence set a reverent tone for our time together. A heartfelt acknowledgment to Rosemary, who led us into the prayers with great devotion, preparing our hearts to enter into the mysteries of the Rosary. Our sincere thanks also go to our dedicated Rosary prayer leaders: Aaron, Joy, Terry, and Dorothy, who led each decade with sincerity and faith, helping us meditate deeply on the life of Christ through the eyes of Mary. The prayer was further uplifted by the beautiful music offered by our talented musicians: Patricia, Sarah, Julia, and Afa, with music thoughtfully coordinated by Mr Michael Coe. Their harmonies added a spirit of praise and peace to the entire event. We’re also grateful to Michael Good, who managed the livestream, allowing others to join us online, and to Tisha, who coordinated the big screen slides. For capturing the special moments of the afternoon, thank you to Shabnam, whose photo and video documentation will help us look back with gratitude and joy in the years to come. No celebration is complete without a shared meal -our thanks to Afa and Julia, who served afternoon tea that warmed both body and soul. Lastly and most importantly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended-from our very own parishioners to the many faithful who joined us from other parishes near and far, drawn by their devotion to Our Lady and the power of the Rosary. May the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to guide our parish and each one of us closer to her Son, Jesus. We look forward to gathering again next year, hearts open and rosaries in hand, ready to pray and praise together as one family of faith. Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us. Mary, Queen of Apostles, pray for us. ONLINE TENNIS COURT BOOKING
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The parish putting its "hands up" for the work of Reconciliation in support of our First Nations People. (Reconciliation Week 2025 Bridging Now to Next)
VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
SOS....Vinnies need your HELP! The weather is starting to get cold and we need blankets to give out to our people in need. Or you can donate money so we can buy some. Just place the money in the poor boxes at the back of the church. Blankets can be left at the at the back of the church or take to the parish office...Monday/Tuesday or Thursday. Please make sure the second hand blankets donated are something you yourself would put on your bed. Thank you for your continued support and may God bless you. CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD every 3rd weekend
Children from four years of age upwards are invited to reflect on the Gospel through prayer, song and age appropriate activities. Volunteer leaders are current blue card holders and have completed all Archdiocese safeguarding requirements and training. We welcome your children to come and be a part of this important ministry. 
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