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Important Dates12th-24th December
The Lights of Christmas Cathedral of St Stephen 7.30pm - midnight 13th December Second Rite of Penance 7pm 14th December Anna's Group - Coffee Club Everton Park 16th December Food Donations due in for Vinnie's Gifting Tree Appeal 
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ADVENT
The “Stable” and Christmas Tree are here! - but a long way from being finished (It’s only ADVENT still!!)- Parents in the midst of the commercial pre-Christmas chaos, before and after Mass is a relatively quiet time. Why not let you kids wonder and try to guess what will be added to the stable over the next week (and what has been added from last week??) ADVENT is a time of waiting and expectation — this will help your kids.
Our ADVENT preparation for CHRISTMAS: Celebrating the Forgiveness of our Sins: Why not celebrate our common Sinfulness and that God never ceases to forgive and show us mercy? On Thursday 13th December, 7.00pm, we will celebrate the Second Rite of Penance. How to do that?? All those who wish to celebrate are asked to consider their sins, (spend some time reflecting on “why do I do these things”) and write them and your answer down on a piece of paper BEFORE coming to church that night (DO NOT include your name!!). The basic structure of the Second Rite is: Introduction, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Penance and concluding rite. During the Liturgy of Penance, you will process forward, hand your OPEN sheet of paper to Father, receive Absolution and return to your place. “… the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us…..But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. – Apostle Paul to the Romans 5:5, 8
Jesus was never upset with sinners; he was only upset with people who did not think they were sinners! (An article by Fr Richard Rohr)
We must bear patiently not being good . . . and not being thought good. -- St. Francis of Assisi
Whoever is willing to serenely bear the trial of being displeasing to herself, that person is a pleasant place of shelter for Jesus. - St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The “Stable” and Christmas Tree are here! - but a long way from being finished (It’s only ADVENT still!!)- Parents in the midst of the commercial pre-Christmas chaos, before and after Mass is a relatively quiet time. Why not let you kids wonder and try to guess what will be added to the stable over the next week (and what has been added from last week??) ADVENT is a time of waiting and expectation — this will help your kids.
Our ADVENT preparation for CHRISTMAS: Celebrating the Forgiveness of our Sins: Why not celebrate our common Sinfulness and that God never ceases to forgive and show us mercy? On Thursday 13th December, 7.00pm, we will celebrate the Second Rite of Penance. How to do that?? All those who wish to celebrate are asked to consider their sins, (spend some time reflecting on “why do I do these things”) and write them and your answer down on a piece of paper BEFORE coming to church that night (DO NOT include your name!!). The basic structure of the Second Rite is: Introduction, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Penance and concluding rite. During the Liturgy of Penance, you will process forward, hand your OPEN sheet of paper to Father, receive Absolution and return to your place. “… the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us…..But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. – Apostle Paul to the Romans 5:5, 8
Jesus was never upset with sinners; he was only upset with people who did not think they were sinners! (An article by Fr Richard Rohr)
We must bear patiently not being good . . . and not being thought good. -- St. Francis of Assisi
Whoever is willing to serenely bear the trial of being displeasing to herself, that person is a pleasant place of shelter for Jesus. - St. Thérèse of Lisieux
THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS
Gather on the lawn at the Cathedral of St Stephen to celebrate the joy of Christmas with an extraordinary light and sound show every evening from Wednesday 12th December until Christmas Eve. All the family will enjoy a beautifully animated tale, which celebrates the power of giving and brings alive the true spirit of Christmas.
The 12 minute show, by the creators of the Lights of Christmas at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, will run continuously from 7.30pm each night. Traditional art-works of Madonna and Child will follow the animation, illuminating the Cathedral’s historic walls. The Lights of Christmas is set to be one of Brisbane’s most captivating events this festive season. We hope you can join us. Where: Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street When: 12-24 December Time: 7.30pm – midnight
Gather on the lawn at the Cathedral of St Stephen to celebrate the joy of Christmas with an extraordinary light and sound show every evening from Wednesday 12th December until Christmas Eve. All the family will enjoy a beautifully animated tale, which celebrates the power of giving and brings alive the true spirit of Christmas.
The 12 minute show, by the creators of the Lights of Christmas at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney, will run continuously from 7.30pm each night. Traditional art-works of Madonna and Child will follow the animation, illuminating the Cathedral’s historic walls. The Lights of Christmas is set to be one of Brisbane’s most captivating events this festive season. We hope you can join us. Where: Cathedral of St Stephen, 249 Elizabeth Street When: 12-24 December Time: 7.30pm – midnight
RELIGIOUS GOODS SHOP:
You can buy some great items to express your faith and even to do so combined with Christmas Gifts or Cards. You can also order more expensive items such as bibles, special statues or other items as gifts for children celebrating Sacraments or even as a way to “put Christ into Christmas.” We accept Credit Cards (no cash out—sorry). Drop in straight after Mass and have a look. (Don’t leave it too late though—our volunteers also have homes to go to.
You can buy some great items to express your faith and even to do so combined with Christmas Gifts or Cards. You can also order more expensive items such as bibles, special statues or other items as gifts for children celebrating Sacraments or even as a way to “put Christ into Christmas.” We accept Credit Cards (no cash out—sorry). Drop in straight after Mass and have a look. (Don’t leave it too late though—our volunteers also have homes to go to.
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PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 – Listen to what the Spirit is saying www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
What is a Plenary Council? A Plenary Council is the highest formal gathering of all local churches in a country. Our Plenary Council 2020 is being held so that we can dialogue about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia. Find out more about the Plenary Council 2020 at www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au |
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