Catholic Parish of All Saints Liverpool News

The late Pope Francis introduced World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021, to be celebrated annually on the 4th Sunday in July. It is associated with the Feast Day of Our Lady’s parents, Ss Joachim and Anne on 26 July. The theme for 2026, I will never forget you (Isa 49:15), highlights God’s unconditional fidelity to God’s people, especially the elderly, many of who feel alone and even forgotten. Morning tea will be held in the Hall after the 9.30am and 11am Masses on Sunday, 26 July.

The NCLS is held every 5 years in Christian Churches throughout Australia to coincide with the National Census. All Saints participated in NCLS 2016 and 2021. The high response rates enabled us to gather vital data for planning. NCLS 2026 will take place during Masses on Saturday & Sunday, 8 & 9 August. Worshippers will be invited to complete a survey form after a brief homily. Assistance will be available. A limited number of surveys will be available online. The Sydney Archdiocese is sponsoring our Parish. Fr Paul.

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, 26 July. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.

65 young people attended the Youth Choir Workshop last Wednesday. The day started with 9.15am Mass. The young people learned hymns, played games (with bingo the highlight), reflected on two Scripture texts that focused on the commitment needed to follow Jesus and finished the day with prayer in the church. Pizzas at lunch are always popular. Thank you to Dominique Farah, the event coordinator, Preeya Stanley, Nicole El Jreidi and Taylor Williams, all staff of All Saints Catholic College, leaders from All Saints Youth, parents who assisted and Frs Sone and Paul. A Spring Workshop will take place on Wednesday, 14 October.

The number of persons registered to explore the Catholic faith or complete their Church initiation through the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) and associated programs is encouraging. We hope to emulate the 15 participants in the 2025-2026 cohort. We begin again on Wednesday, 9 September. If you are interested or know of someone who is, please contact the Parish Of-fice as soon as possible: info@cpasl.org.au.

Who: Ages 16-25 When: Sunday night after 5pm Mass How: Join by completing an Antioch Weekend Where: Loreto Place What: A youth group for youth by youth. Thank you to all who prayed for us during our Renewal Weekend last weekend. It was very successful.