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Welcome....Our Parish strives to be a welcoming community that lives the Good News of the Gospel in its actions and programs. Whether you are looking for a new parish home, just visiting us for a short time, returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are just wanting to find out more about the Catholic Church, our parish community are most happy to have you with us.
Through our parish we have the opportunity to grow spiritually and put our faith into action through giving some of our gifts of time and talents. We hope you will share your time and talents with us, your Parish family, friends and community, by participating in our various ministries, social services, activities and spiritual experiences. There is a wide range of activities (described in the Groups & Ministries section of this website), through which you may be able to do this. The amount of time and effort needed varies and there is something to suit many different life situations. There may be something that interests you. The opportunity is there for you to enrich your spiritual life in a practical way and to also increase your sense of belonging to our community. Please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office if you need more information. May God Bless you and your Family, Fr Mark Percival, Parish Priest |
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Community NewsCHRISTMAS HAMPER GIFTS
This year we will be distributing Christmas hampers and will again ask parishioners to assist by providing gifts for 38 children. In keeping with Parish COVID safe plans, we will not be using Christmas cards, but open slips of card, where the age and gender of the children can be seen without multiple handling of the cards. These cards are near the Sanctuary in each church. Gifts should be wrapped and the card attached to the outside of the parcel. If there are no cards left, you may care to donate to our Christmas appeal, which will assist our companions during the first half of 2021. As hampers are being delivered on 20th December, please return items to the Church by 13th December, or to the Parish office by 16th December. WORKING BEE at St Joseph’s from 7am to 10am on Saturday 19th December. You can come any time between 7am and 10am. Please bring your own water, sunscreen, hat, garden gloves and wear closed in shoes. If you are able please also bring shovels, rakes or wheelbarrows.
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CHRISTMAS IN OUR PARISH IN 2020
After a year of great change, unknowns, ups and downs, separation, lockdowns, anxiety, and loads of new rules to live by, Christmas will be a most welcome celebration commemorating the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ into our world and our lives. The parish is planning how to celebrate in the best way that we possibly can, given the restrictions we have to abide by under the Covid Safe Industry Plan for Places of Worship. So we all need to plan to celebrate in a way that will be different from previous years. Numbers will be restricted at each Mass, bookings will need to be made to attend Christmas Mass, marshalling will need to take place and Masses will be celebrated at some different times.
We are planning in the best way possible to allow as many people on site for each Mass, but it will be very different from other years. Our plan is to celebrate the following Masses:
After a year of great change, unknowns, ups and downs, separation, lockdowns, anxiety, and loads of new rules to live by, Christmas will be a most welcome celebration commemorating the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ into our world and our lives. The parish is planning how to celebrate in the best way that we possibly can, given the restrictions we have to abide by under the Covid Safe Industry Plan for Places of Worship. So we all need to plan to celebrate in a way that will be different from previous years. Numbers will be restricted at each Mass, bookings will need to be made to attend Christmas Mass, marshalling will need to take place and Masses will be celebrated at some different times.
We are planning in the best way possible to allow as many people on site for each Mass, but it will be very different from other years. Our plan is to celebrate the following Masses:
Please start thinking and planning now as to how you will celebrate Christmas this year, and which time will suit your family best. We wish to spread the number of people evenly over the Masses as we can not accommodate one enormous crowd at 6.00pm as has been the tradition for many years. |
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PLANNED GIVING AND DONATIONS
Thank you to all parishioners who have supported the parish financially. These are tough times for everyone, and we understand that for various reasons, including isolation, financial, and safety reasons, that some parishioners are unable to make their usual offerings at this time. However, we are people of hope and we look forward to the time when we can gather and celebrate our faith together again as a community.
Those who wish to continue use of Planned Giving envelopes during this time of Covid 19 are welcome to deliver the envelopes to the parish office (9am to 3pm Monday to Friday). However if this is not possible, you can simply wait until such time as Masses commence again. If any envelope users would prefer to change from envelope giving to Direct Debit, Credit Card, or EFT, please contact the parish office to make arrangements or follow the instructions/links below. For anyone in the parish on Planned Giving, regardless of how you donate, if your circumstances have changed, and you do not wish to continue with Planned Giving at this time, do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
Thank you to all parishioners who have supported the parish financially. These are tough times for everyone, and we understand that for various reasons, including isolation, financial, and safety reasons, that some parishioners are unable to make their usual offerings at this time. However, we are people of hope and we look forward to the time when we can gather and celebrate our faith together again as a community.
Those who wish to continue use of Planned Giving envelopes during this time of Covid 19 are welcome to deliver the envelopes to the parish office (9am to 3pm Monday to Friday). However if this is not possible, you can simply wait until such time as Masses commence again. If any envelope users would prefer to change from envelope giving to Direct Debit, Credit Card, or EFT, please contact the parish office to make arrangements or follow the instructions/links below. For anyone in the parish on Planned Giving, regardless of how you donate, if your circumstances have changed, and you do not wish to continue with Planned Giving at this time, do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
PAYMENT METHODS
Should you wish to assist the parish by donating at any time directly into the parish account, using the following information.
Alternately, you might consider giving via direct debit or credit card. This will ensure your regular gift to the parish continues in this time of crisis. You may also download the necessary form/s using the links below. Thank you so much. Should you have any queries, please call the office for more information.
Direct Debit Authority >> Credit Card Authority >>
Should you wish to assist the parish by donating at any time directly into the parish account, using the following information.
- Account Name: Corinda Graceville Catholic Parish BSB: 064:786 A/C No. 331 221 102 Reference: Your Surname and Initial
Alternately, you might consider giving via direct debit or credit card. This will ensure your regular gift to the parish continues in this time of crisis. You may also download the necessary form/s using the links below. Thank you so much. Should you have any queries, please call the office for more information.
Direct Debit Authority >> Credit Card Authority >>
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville acknowledge the Jagera people, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
The Catholic Parish of Corinda Graceville acknowledge the Jagera people, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY STATEMENT
“…for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10.14
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.”
Full Safeguarding Policy Statement >>
“…for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10.14
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all.”
Full Safeguarding Policy Statement >>
