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News Pope Francis' Message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees pope_francis_message__wdmr_2024.pdf Annual Social Justice Statement from the Australian Catholic Bishops www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au Statement from Archbishop Anthony Fisher regarding the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and Father Isaac Royel www.sydneycatholic.org/addresses-and-statements/2024/worship-without-fear/ 2024 Year of Prayer In 2025 the universal Church will celebrate a year of Jubilee with the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope”. In preparation for the Jubilee, Pope Francis has designated 2024 as a Year of Prayer. In entrusting the organisation of the Jubilee to the Dicastery for Evangelisation, Pope Francis wrote: “From now on I am happy to think that the year preceding the Jubilee event, 2024, will be dedicated to a great ‘symphony’ of prayer. First of all, to recover the desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and adore him.” Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter Comensoli has recommended some practical ways parishioners can enter the Year of Prayer. The archbishop’s suggestions include daily recitation of the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be, as well as encouragement to read the Bible, especially the gospels and psalms. He has also challenged Catholics to pray for their neighbours – those living next door, in the neighbouring parish and for family members. reproduced from "The Bridge" newsletter available online: Prayerfully preparing for Jubilee 2025 - National Centre for Evangelisation, Australia (catholic.org.au) Also available to read or download: "Teach Us To Pray" produced by the Dicastery for Evangelization teach_us_to_pray_2024.pdf TGIF@SFX (Thank God It's Friday at St Francis Xavier's) From 2.30pm each Friday, followed by Mass at 5pm. Drop in for a cuppa and a biscuit, and maybe a chat outside the church. We now have an outdoor heater for colder days, and gather in the foyer if it's not pleasant outside. If you wish, come into the church for prayer, adoration and to thank God that it's Friday.
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Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette
Mary appeared to two children near the small village of La Salette in the French Alps on September 19, 1846, giving them a message for the world. She asked that her words be brought to the attention of all the people. Obviously, this meant the people living in 1846 but it also meant the people of future generations – including us. We invite you to read about the simple but extraordinary message and mission of Our Lady of La Salette. lasalette.org |
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