Hello from Father Michael, Deacon Vince, Sister Kathleen, Danielle and the Parish Office!
Seafarers' Sunday appeal
The Stella Maris ministry cares for maritime workers to help them in their very difficult conditions and defend them from the increasingly poor protections available to them. If you can support the ministry's work, please consider helping at:
www.stellamarisaustralia.org
The Parish's financial position
The Parish's annual financial statement is available in the church foyers. As mentioned in last week's bulletin, our position is stressed, with this calendar year's income already more than $30,000 our income.
Our long-term financial safety depends on a Parish community which fully embraces the role of stewards in the service of God's message. While we are all under financial strain, responsibly sharing what we have is a ministry of service.
Father asks you to consider entering into a regular deduction arrangement from your bank account or credit card. Forms for deductions are available in the foyers and the office is available to help you if you wish.
Thank you.
Confirmation 2023
Confirmation will be held on 23 August at St John Vianney's Church.
Enrolments are now open through the "Confirmation in the Parish" tab above.
Rite of Christian Initiation For Adults
Our next RCIA journey starts on Tuesday, 8 August, at 7pm at St John Vianney's meeting room. If you're interested in coming to understand the Catholic faith, or deepening your connection, Father invites you to join him by contacting the office or registering on the sheets in the foyers.
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 16 July
Father invites you to join him at next weekend's Masses for distribution of the well-known Brown Scapulas, or bring your own for a blessing.
Vinnies Winter Appeal, Part 2 (27-29 July)
The society would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to raise $3,724.20 for the needs of Canberra's many in need. There will be a second, brief appeal period on Thursday, 27 July, Friday, 28 July, and Saturday, 29 July. If you can help with this extra appeal, please sign up in the foyers.
Readers and greeters
Thank you to those who have offered to join our reading and greeting ministries. a few people have volunteered so far, but more are always welcome.