Dear parishioners,

Highlights from this week’s newsletter:

· The Church will be closed for maintenance 20th – 24th September. Father Josekutty will also be on retreat during this week. There will be no Masses or Church activities during this time.

· Sacramental Journey of discipleship update

· Plenary Council update

· Baptism celebration for the families baptised in 2021 is on October 17th at 9am.

· Season of Creation – Listen to the Cry of the Earth

· Pre-order your mass books for 2022

· We urgently need a piety stall co-ordinator

· Update to Check in QLD app. Update now to make it easier to check in to Mass

· Congratulations Lex and Harriet on your baptisms this weekend

· Wishing everyone a safe and happy school holidays

Don’t forget to check out the parish diary section of the newsletter to know what is happening in the coming week.

Don’t forget to bring a mask to church and leave 2 seats between you and other people outside your household.

The Cathedral of St Stephen will livestream Mass as follows:

Saturday at 11:30AM,

Sunday at 8AM and 10AM

Monday at 8AM

link: www.brisbanecatholic.org.au

· To watch Mass in English anywhere around the world, go to: https://mass-online.org/daily-holy-mass-live-online/

· You can access the latest information and advice here: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/greater-brisbane-lockdown

· Good news for Readers and Communion Ministers: Blue Cards and Police Checks are no longer needed, unless you are involved in other ministries.

· Are you OK? Why not ring a fellow parishioner and have a chat.

· If you live in isolation and need help, please ring the parish office on 3264 8283, as we are only a phone call away, to put you in touch with a fellow parishioner who is keen to assist you.

· Keep in contact by email to receive weekly communications - just let the parish office know if you or other parishioners you know do not receive the newsletter by email.

· The Catholic Leader is sharing their digital news for free. Visit: https://catholicleader.com.au/covid19free

· To continue to contribute to our planned giving or be a cash giver when you can, please contact the parish office. Your continued generosity is always appreciated, especially in these unprecedented times.

· Your Legacy of Faith will continue - have you considered a Gift in your Will, to advance your faith and the work of the Church? Information booklets now available.

· For enrolment at All Saints Parish School please refer to the school website www.allsaints.qld.edu.au for information