“WHAT IS GOD ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?” Dear Parishioners, we have finished our listening and dialogue sessions for the month of November. Many were the responses but most importantly, the richness of our stories of faith made possible to unite our hearts, souls and minds in prayer. In the weeks to […]

Parish Notices SACRAMENT REGISTRATION SESSION – will be held on Tuesday the 4th of December for any parents that would like their child/ren to make a Sacrament in 2019 at St Thomas the Apostle Parish. The attendance of at least one parent is required. This registration evening is compulsory and will cover a variety of […]

Dear Parishioners, I urge all parishioners to take time during Advent, in what is always a busy month, to prepare spiritually for Christmas. Especially I ask you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation at our Parish Advent Celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation on Wednesday 12th December at 7.30pm. This will be held in […]

Dear Parishioners, This weekend Bishop O’Regan has celebrated a Mass to formally acknowledge the conclusion of the worldwide Year of Youth. During this year St Thomas the Apostle Parish has celebrated its first youth festival, has formed youth leaders for our parish, and commenced a regular youth ministry within the parish. Our young people have […]

Parish Notices PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 –     LISTENING AND DIALOGE SESSIONS “WHAT IS GOD ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?” “Listen to what the Spirit is saying” – Rev 2.7   “May the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Pentecost. Help you to clarify what is ambiguous, To give warmth to what is indifferent, To […]

Parish Notices “WHAT IS GOD ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?” Listen to what the spirit is saying…… ALL ARE WELCOME! ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN IN!    We invite each parishioner to participate in the Listening and Dialogue sessions starting on the 3rd of November and on each Saturday afterwards and on each […]

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 – LISTENING AND DIALOGE SESSIONS STARTING ON 3RD NOVEMBER:                    Our responses to “WHAT IS GOD ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?” is crucial for all of us in Australia. Let us be part of the listening and dialogue encounters as a […]

Dear Parishioners, During this week we will celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day, beginning our November month of remembering and praying for our deceased relatives and friends, and indeed all the Holy Souls. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in the Plenary Council Listening and Dialogue sessions and to continue prayerfully reflecting on […]

Parish Notices PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 – LISTENING AND DIALOGE SESSIONS STARTING ON 3RD NOVEMBER:      Our responses to “WHAT IS GOD ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?” is crucial for all of us in Australia. Let us be part of the listening and dialogue encounters as a parish offering our time, thoughts and faith […]

Parish Notices POPE FRANCIS ASKS US TO PRAY THE ROSARY IN OCTOBER Pope Francis has asked every Catholic to pray the Rosary each day during October for the protection of the Church from attacks by the devil. United in communion and penitence as the People of God, Catholics should plead for protection against the devil, […]