We are a Welcoming Community
This Week's Readings
First Reading
Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 95
Second Reading
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Gospel
Matthew 22:15-21
Upcoming Events
RCIA — Classes Now Running
Every Thursday — 7:00 pm
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Contact the Parish Office on 3205 1493 to find out more.
Religious Instruction for High School Students
Second Sunday of each month — after the 9:00 am Mass
The next class is on Sunday 8th November. All high school-aged young people are warmly welcome.
Board Games
Every Monday — 10:00 am, Office Meeting Room
Join us for a fun morning of games!
Mulch Working Bee
This coming Saturday 24th October — after the 8:00 am Mass
We have a very large pile of mulch to spread — many hands make light work! Volunteers of all ages welcome. Please bring a shovel, rake, wheelbarrow or other useful tools. Plenty of garden mulch is also available from the back carpark if you would like some.
Daily Mass Book & Break Open the Word 2027
Orders now open
To order Break Open the Word, the Daily Mass 2027 or the Ordo 2027, contact the Parish Office on 3205 1493 or braypark@bne.catholic.net.au.
God’s Word 2027 — Daily Reflections Diary
Available now from the Parish Office — $13.50
Keep God’s Word close every day of the year. This liturgical diary contains the daily Mass readings with reflections, feast days and space for your own notes.
Reportable Conduct Training — All Volunteers
Reminder
The Queensland Reportable Conduct Scheme began on 1 July 2026. All parish employees and volunteers — not only those working with children — are asked to complete the short Arch eLearn module as soon as possible. Safeguarding →
All Saints & All Souls
Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd November
All Saints Day, Sunday 1st November — honouring the many saints who have no feast day of their own. Masses at the 6:00 pm Vigil, 7:00 am and 9:00 am.
All Souls Day, Monday 2nd November — Masses at 7:00 am and 12 noon in the church, each followed by the Blessing of the Columbarium; 5:00 pm Mass & Blessing of the Graves at Lawnton Cemetery. Please bring a folding chair, as seating is limited.
Healing Mass with Fr Rozo Palić
Monday 26th October — 5:30 pm, Holy Spirit Church
“Jesus is the Doctor and the Medicine.” Healing Mass, then a talk by Fr Rozo with Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharistic Blessing and Benediction, and personal prayer with laying on of hands and an individual blessing.
Water, salt and oil will be blessed — please label your items with your name. Bring family and friends, especially anyone in need of healing or hope. Enquiries: 0412 802 122 or godislove.net.au.
Thanksgiving Mass for Volunteers
Friday 23rd October — 7:00 pm
Giving thanks for everyone who shares their time and gifts in our parish — Eucharistic ministers, readers, musicians, altar servers, sacristans, council members, florists, cleaners, computer operators and all who help. Every volunteer and their family is warmly invited.
Community Connect
Monthly — 10:00 am, Office Meeting Room
Join us for a friendly get together and morning tea. All are welcome! See the bulletin for the next date.
Saturday Rosary — Change of Time
Every Saturday — before the 8:00 am Mass
The Rosary is now prayed before the 8:00 am Mass each Saturday, to allow for church cleaning afterwards.
Sprinkling Rite & Consecration to the Holy Spirit
Second Sunday of each month — next on Sunday 8th November
Mass will begin with the Blessing and Sprinkling of Holy Water in place of the Penitential Act, reminding us of our Baptism. As our parish is dedicated to the Holy Spirit, we will also pray together a Consecration to the Holy Spirit.
Young Adults Monthly Meeting
Sunday 18th October — after the 9:00 am Mass, Parish Office
All young adults aged 17 to 35 (or thereabouts) are warmly invited. Come along to meet new friends, share the faith and help plan our upcoming activities.
Family Visits
Fr Chinua & Fr Vincent would love to visit you
Meet informally, share a cuppa, and receive a blessing for your home and family. Open to everyone — families, couples, those living on their own, and anyone unwell or housebound. Add your name, address and phone number to the sign-up sheet at the back of the church, or call the Parish Office on (07) 3205 1493.
Singers for Midnight Christmas Mass
Register your interest in the next week or so
If you would like to be part of the choir for the Christmas Mass at midnight, please contact Gen Edmonds on 0402 986 160.
Children’s Nativity Play
Christmas 2026 — register your interest
Children of all ages are invited, and parents are welcome to help with costumes and props. Add your child’s name, age and a contact number to the sign-up sheet at the back of the church, or call the Parish Office.
Key Dates Ahead
Sun 18 Oct
Young Adults meeting after the 9:00 am Mass
Fri 23 Oct
Thanksgiving Mass for Volunteers — 7:00 pm
Sat 24 Oct
Mulch Working Bee — after the 8:00 am Mass
Mon 26 Oct
Fr Rozo Healing Mass — 5:30 pm
Sun 1 Nov
All Saints Day
Mon 2 Nov
All Souls Day — Masses 7:00 am & 12 noon, each followed by the Blessing of the Columbarium; 5:00 pm Mass & Blessing of the Graves at Lawnton Cemetery
Sun 8 Nov
Religious Instruction for High School students
Mon 9 Nov
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Wed 11 Nov
Remembrance Day
Fri 13 Nov
Bereavement Mass — 7:00 pm
Sun 22 Nov
Solemnity of Christ the King — Eucharistic procession after the 9:00 am Mass; Benediction after every Mass
Sun 29 Nov
First Sunday of Advent
Mon 30 Nov
St Andrew
Tue 8 Dec
Immaculate Conception — Masses 7:00 am & 7:30 pm; Hour of Grace 11:45 am
Regular Mass Times / Reconciliation / Adoration / Rosary
Sunday Masses
Sunday Vigil (Saturday)
6.00 pm
Sunday
7.00 am
9.00 am
11.00 am (Syriac)
5.00 pm (Advent & Lent)
Daily Masses
Monday
7.00 am
Tuesday
7.30 pm
Wednesday
7.00 am
Thursday
9.00 am
8.00 am (school holidays)
Friday
7.00 am
7.30 pm (1st Friday of each month)
Anointing of the Sick (Healing Mass)
2nd Friday of each month - 7:00am
Saturday
8.00 am
Reconciliation
Wednesday
8:45 am
First Friday of each Month
8:15 pm
Saturday
8.30 am and 5:15 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Exposition and Benediction
Wednesdays after the 7:00 am mass until Thursday 8:30 am &
1st Friday of the Month
8:15 pm until 7:30 am Saturday morning
Rosary
After weekday Mass
Before Mass on the last Friday of the month and on Saturdays