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Ordinary Time – Green is the go

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Ordinary time refers to the liturgical periods outside the Seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. It begins on the day after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and runs until Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins. It resumes on Monday after Pentecost Sunday and continues until the First Sunday of Advent. “Ordinary” does not mean it is less important than the Seasons. The name comes from the Latin ordinalis, meaning numbers in a series – how the days and weeks are named, e.g. 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time this weekend.
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Baptism for children aged 7-12

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A preparation series will be run in February for children in Kinder to Year 6 who wish to be baptised. It involves three sessions, with baptisms celebrated in March. To include your child in this series, please nominate them by next Friday, 23 January. Enq.: Pina Bernard, Sacramental Coordinator: pina@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6507.
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Fr Chris’ farewell — 25 Jan

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Fr Chris will celebrate his farewell Mass at All Saints at 11am next Sunday, 25 January, before taking up his appointment as Administrator of Sefton and Villawood Parishes. A farewell in the Hall will follow Mass.
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Zacchaeus Treehouse

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Zacchaeus’ Treehouse is a family ministry focusing on children 5-12. We meet normally at 9.30am in Loreto Place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Due to the holidays, we will meet at 10am next Sunday, 25 January. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au
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Arete Program for Missionary Leadership

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Parishioners Flavio and Lorraine Cuadro have begun the Arete Pro-gram for Missionary Leadership 2026. It is the 5th year that parishioners have been part of the Program. Run by the Missionaries of God’s Love, it covers a range of areas, such as adult evangelisation, youth ministry, Catholic education, formation and parish renewal. It offers a foundation in the theology and practice of mission in an Australian context. Please pray for them.
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Children’s Activity Sheets

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Children’s Activity Sheets based on the Sunday gospel are available in the document racks. They offer fun ways for children to explore the Sunday gospel.
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New Year’s Day Attendances

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The total New Year’s Day Mass attendance was higher than 2025. The 2026 numbers follow, with 2025 numbers in brackets: 11.30pm Vigil: 190 (184: +3%); 7am: 75 (58: -23%); 9.15am: 232 (123: +89%); 6.30pm (Polish): 43 (56: -23%); Total: 438 (405: +8%). The large increase at 9.15 am Mass was notable.
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