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TRIALLING A CHANGE TO SATURDAY EVNEING VIGIL MASS TIME:  We are all familiar with adjusting our clocks for daylight savings in the summer and winter months. Following discussion at our recent Liturgy Committee meeting, we will be trialling a change of mass time for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass. At the conclusion of summer daylight savings, Saturday Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5.00pm.  (When Spring/Summer returns, our vigil will return to 6pm). This year, due to the Easter Vigil falling on the date of the change for daylight savings (Easter Vigil of course to be celebrated after sundown) ...the first weekend that the new time for Vigil 5pm will apply is
 
Saturday evening 10th April 2010 

 

PARISH FAMILY MINISTRY

For the children & Families..
 Thank you, God, for the gift of our family. Be with us in our good times and in our struggles. Help us always to be conscious of the love we have for each other, especially as we reflect on the many blessings you have given us. Amen

 We are once again inviting anyone wishing to be involved in the Family Mass   To find out about this just follow this LINK! 
The Family Mas encourages a 'sense of belonging' atmosphere along with a warm & friendly community spirit!! 
..... come along each  & enjoy the experience. 
Kay - macadamak@bigpond.com 

  FAMILY MASS  

PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN 
Boy Praying

ACTIVITY PAGE 

CHILDRENS LITURGY

DISCOVERY PAGES 
Rainbow

BLESSING FOR YOUR HOME

HOMILY FOR KIDS

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Living in a family is participating in the work of the lord, it is a sharing of the mission of the Church. It is...holy. Love is the cornerstone of the family. Love brought us to life as a family. It is through love that God is revealed. The family is the first place we learn love and caring, and how to live co-operatively, and productively with others. We help each other to grow & reach out to serve those in critical need. No matter who we are, or what vocation we have, we all belong to a family.


Promoting Reconciliation

Aboriginal Reconciliation Group
We thank you for the wisdom of indigenous Australians in their knowledge and care for the land. May we be open to receiving their wisdom in our struggle to care for the natural environment. MORE PRAYERS

This group was formed by a small number of interested parishioners following encouragement from the Catholic Bishops conference in 2006 to act on Pope John Paul II words in Alice Springs in 1986 which called all catholic people to actively work towards reconciliation with our aboriginal brothers and sisters. READ MORE

Engaging with neighbouring Church communities...

Local Ecumenical Activities
ECUMENISM...The movement of Christian Churches toward a mutual understanding of their problems and the concept of unity and love willed by Christ

St John's
ANGLICAN Church
 
  

Good Shepherd
 LUTHERAN Church
   
 

Sutherland
  PRESBYTERIAN  Church
 
 

S'lnd & Loftus
 UNITING Church
   

 

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Understanding some of the common Catholic liturgical & devotional practices

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SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES

 AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL

CATHOLIC MISSION

CARITAS AUSTRALIA  

PALMS Australia 

OZSPIRIT

FORCE TEN

JUSTICE & PEACE

GOOD SHEPHERD
TRADING CIRCLE

Social Justice
Proverbs 21:13. You are the God of the lowly, the helper of the oppressed, the supporter of the weak, the protector of the foresaken, the saviour of those without hope (Judith 9:11) -
You CAN make a difference LOCALLY - We would like to hear from you if you are involved in, or know of, other local serviceswhich might be included in this directory for the benefit of the community
SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT 2008 - A Rich Young Nation: The Challenge of Affluence and Poverty in Australia

SUPPORTING OUR PARISH MISSION...

Parish Rebate program...you can help support our Parish if you insure your Home & its contents through CCI - CCI offers a program that returns a 10% rebate for every new policy introduced through our parish….Give them a no-obligation call next time you need to renew 1300 655 005   or visit their website: www.ccinsurances.com.au 

St Patrick's Parish
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
 Would you like to join our PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM  and help support the vital pastoral work of this parish? You can pick up a registration form, or dowload from the link below, or email admin@stpatssutherland.org.au for further details. In order to improve efficiency of the giving programme, parishioners who contribute will be asked to indicate whether they do, or do not wish to receive a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for your generosity.

 Donations are 100% Tax Deductible & are available by envelope or Credit Card

APPLICATION for Planned Giving Program
NB: Please print this application & forward it to the Parish Office St Patrick's Church PO BOX Sutherland 1499


HELPFUL WEBSITES & SERVICES....

CENTACARE

ST VINCENT DE PAUL

CATHOLIC WELFARE

NAR-ANON - Supporting people whose loved one is alcoholic - 9548 1880

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

PREGNANCY HELP  1300 737 732

HOME HOSPICE -
supporting those caring for a loved one of any age with a terminal illness who wants to stay in their own home: 9527 1592

MARRIAGE SUPPORT

PARENTLINE Confidential help for parents by trained counsellors (Centacare) 132055

AGED CARE/DISABILITY    

   LOCAL COUNCIL SERVICES    

   SALVATION ARMY


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