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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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QUEENSLAND STATE ELECTION
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NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS. REMEMBRANCE MASSES
Like just about everything, this year has forced some changes upon us as to how we request Masses in remembrance of our departed relatives, friends, parishioners and all who have gone on ahead of us signed with their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. You will need 2 things this year, not one.
Please do these two steps for our November Mass remembrances this year. Thank you for your patience and your generosity.
Like just about everything, this year has forced some changes upon us as to how we request Masses in remembrance of our departed relatives, friends, parishioners and all who have gone on ahead of us signed with their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. You will need 2 things this year, not one.
- Envelope for Mass Offerings, with the name(s) written on it or a list of names inside of it along with your offering. Father Mark will record these names for Masses. This envelope is to be placed in the collection bowl near the door of the church; the same bowl as for all Parish planned giving and other cash donations.
- A memorial card (to replace the Book Of Life), which you can use to enter the name(s) of your deceased loved ones. This card is to be placed in the baskets near the Baptismal font in either church. It will stay before us in each of our churches throughout November as we pray for our deceased sisters and brothers in Christ. This new process of using the cards will alleviate the sharing of pens and paper under our Covidsafe plan. Please remember to be socially distanced when placing cards in the basket.
Please do these two steps for our November Mass remembrances this year. Thank you for your patience and your generosity.
ALL SAINTS this year (1st November) falls on a weekend replacing the Sunday in Ordinary Time because of the importance of this Solemnity commemorating the holiness God has gifted to our Saints. This means that All Souls falls on Monday 2nd November. Our Parish All Souls Mass of remembrance will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Corinda on Monday 2nd November at 7.00pm.
As always all are welcome to attend, up to our legislated Church capacity (presently 105 persons). Please book for this Mass on line via our Parish website, by phoning the Parish Office during office hours to ensure you can be seated. Thank you and I hope that we can start our November month of prayerful remembrance in the right spirit.
As always all are welcome to attend, up to our legislated Church capacity (presently 105 persons). Please book for this Mass on line via our Parish website, by phoning the Parish Office during office hours to ensure you can be seated. Thank you and I hope that we can start our November month of prayerful remembrance in the right spirit.
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 >>
