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Gaudete Sunday

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This 3rd Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday. It takes its name from the opening Latin word of the Entrance Antiphon. Gaudete  Sunday marks the halfway point of Advent. It offers a brief respite from the intense work of repentance and renewal. The rose candle and vestments reflect the upbeat liturgical mood. The 4th Sunday of Lent, Laudate (“Praise”) Sunday, has a similar purpose.
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Communal Rite of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Rite 2) will be held on Tuesday, 23 December, 7.30pm-8.30pm. It is a chance to experience God’s mercy and forgiveness through communal preparation and thanksgiving and individual reception of the Sacrament. It is an opportunity for those who have not celebrated the Sacrament for a long time to reconnect. Please join us.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation

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Sat. 13 & 20 Dec.: 10am-11am; 4.15pm-4.45pm. Thurs. 18 December: 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tues. 23 December: 7.30pm-8.30pm.
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Christmas Mass times

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Christmas Eve – Wed. 24 December: 5pm (Family Mass), 8pm, 9.30pm (Polish) & Midnight (carols from 11.30pm). Christmas Day – Thurs. 25 December: 7am, 8.15am (Italian), 9.30am, 11am & 6.30pm (Polish). 9.30am Mass will be livestreamed.
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Volunteers needed for Parish Christmas Lunch

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We need volunteers to help set up, serve food and drinks, clean up and mix with guests at the Parish Christmas Day lunch. Enq.: Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6500.
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All Saints Parish Christmas Day Lunch

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The 4th All Saints Christmas Day lunch will be held at 12pm on Thursday, 25 December for those with nowhere else to go. If you wish to attend and/or know someone who might, please contact the Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6500.
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Parish Office closure — 24 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026

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The Parish Office will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 24 December and reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Bulletin items for Sundays, 28 December and 4 January must be submitted by 4pm next Thursday, 18 December.
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