Catholic Parish of All Saints Liverpool News

All Saints (1 November) and All Souls (2 November) are related Solemnities. They both honour the faithful who have died. All Saints celebrates those who enjoy fullness of life in eternity because of their holy lives. All Souls focuses on the faithful who are destined for life in eternity after purification (Purgatory). Catholics believe that the souls of these faithful can be assisted by the prayers of the iving. The Saints, the Souls in Purgatory and the living faithful comprise the complete Church community.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday evenings, 6pm-8pm , will begin in the church on Thursday, 5 November . It will offer another opportunity for personal devotion, especially for those undertaking local late night shopping. It aims also to promote Eucharistic devotion in the Parish in the lead up to the International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney in 2028. To ensure constant presence of worshippers in the church during the two hour period, individuals as well as ministry and cultural groups are invited to sign on for 30 minute time slots by contacting the Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6500.

The annual Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 10 November for parishioners and friends to pray for deceased loved ones. A light supper will follow Mass. For catering purposes please  RSVP  by Friday, 6 November with the Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au, 9753 6500.

The annual Walk with Christ Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Sydney will be held on Sunday, 22 November , the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Festival begins at 1pm in Martin Place. The walk commences at 2.30pm from the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place . It ends at St Mary’s Cathedral. The Procession is a public witness and act of worship towards the person of Jesus Christ (as King) and an invocation of His blessing upon the city. A bus has been hired for parishioners attending . Please register your seat as soon as possible with the Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au, 9753 6500.

Men from All Saints and other local parishes pray the Rosary at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in Bigge Park at 6.30am on the 1st Saturday of each month and then have breakfast. We gather again next Saturday, 7 November.

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 and a fun session of craft, based on the Sunday readings. We meet next Sunday, 8 November . Over 70 children and families enjoyed a wonderful day last Sunday on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Mercy Shrine at Penrose Park. We are involved in our Parish Feast Day celebrations this Sunday. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.