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—5 Jul

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The Catholic Church in Australia celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI)Sunday on the first Sunday in July. 2026 marks 40 years since St Pope John Paul II spoke to ATSI Peoples in Alice Springs. The theme this year is Walking Together in Christ: 40 Years On! It recognis-es the enduring faith, resilience and our shared call to walk together; to acknowledge the strength, challenges and grace that have carried us forward. We continue to trust in God’s providence in every step of our journey. It calls us to continue the journey with humility and hope – listening deeply and walking side by side as one Body in Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit. Across this land, the Church is enriched by the cultures and voices of ATSI Peoples. Their spirituality, connection to Country and deep sense of community continue to shape and strengthen Church life in Australia. As St Pope John Paul II reminded us, the Church is enriched by the many cultures it embraces. We are called not just to ack...

Become more confident with digital technology

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All Saints Parish, in consultation with our All Saints Catholic College and CatholicCare, is hosting another Becoming More Confident With Digital Tech-nology Course for seniors and other adults who wish to know more about operating their digital phone, com-puter, tablet or laptop safely. College students will pro-vide the expertise as part of the completion of their Pope Francis service award. It is a win-win situation. They help participants with their devices; participants help them towards the award. Sessions are on Wednesdays 5, 12, 19 & 26 August, 10am-12 noon, in Loreto Place, Room 2. Laptops will be available or bring your own. Morning tea will follow the sessions. To register: info@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6500, by 4pm on Monday, 3 August.

NO Morning Tea after 9.15am Mass this Thursday

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The monthly morning tea this Thursday, 9 July, due to renovation works in Loreto Place. The next morning tea on the 2nd Thursday of the month will be on Thursday, 13 August in Loreto Place.

Holy Father’s Appeal

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Thank you to all who supported the annual Holy Father’s Appeal last weekend. A total of $3844.00 was collected.

Piety Stall

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The Piety Stall has a range of books and religious items for sale. It is open after Sunday Masses. Find that special something for that special someone. Orders can be taken.

Parish Giving Program 2026-2027

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Parish Giving Program 2026-2027 subscribers can pick up their enve-lope set from the church foyer. Thank you for your continuing gen-erosity. You may wish to review your pledge, New sub-scribers are welcome. The Program provides stable Parish revenue that helps budgeting and enables parishioners to respond realistically to our shared responsibility to support the tem-poral needs of the Parish which we all enjoy, No one should give beyond their means. Everyone should give justly. Are a few random coins reasonable? Could you increase your weekly donation by the cost of a coffee? Donations of $2+ attract a 30% tax deduction. Credit card contributions are encouraged. Application forms can be downloaded from the Web-site (https://www.cpasl.org.au) or acquired from the church racks. Completed forms should be submitted through the Parish Office door.

Zacchaeus' Treehouse—12 Jul

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Zacchaeus’ Treehouse is a family ministry for children 5-12. Siblings are welcome. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays: 9.30am Mass, 10.30am morning tea in the Hall, then a fun session of craft, based on the Sun-day readings. We meet next Sunday, 12 July. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.