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All Saints Day next weekend

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The Solemnity of All Saints, our Patron Day, will be celebrated next Sunday, 1 November. The normal Saturday Vigil and Sunday liturgy schedule will apply. We encourage children and even families to dress in national costumes for the 9.30am and 11am Masses. All are invited to a gala celebration our our rich diversity in the Hall after 11am Mass, where we will continue to "share the love of Christ".

Masses for All Souls Day

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Masses on All Souls Day, Monday, 2 November will be at 7am and 9.15am.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament—5 Nov, 6pm-8pm

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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.

Annual Mass of Remembrance—RSVP 6 Nov

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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. Invitations are  sent to the next of kin of deceased whose funeral ceremony was held in All Saints church during the past year. However, all who wish to remember a loved one, recently deceased or not, are welcome to attend the Mass. It you wish to join the honour procession during Mass, please register the deceased’s name and indicate how many are coming to the Mass with our Parish Office by Friday, 6 November: info@cpasl.org.au; 9753 6500.

Fr Francis returning to the USA

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Fr Francis Afu returns to the Parish of the Annunciation, Washington DC on Thursday morning after living and working among us for the last month. We thank Fr Francis for his ministry and presence among us and pray that he will be blessed with good health, peace and fulfilment.

St Carlo Acutis relics thank you

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Thank you to all who contributed to the reception of St Carlo Acutis relics last Friday. Special thanks to Lukas Sugeng, Mark DeMello, Eliza Agoo and Christian Mejillano (guardians of the relics), Bob Brassell (parking), Douglas Colbran (signage), Edward Leleai-Inu (liturgical space), John Coppola and Dominique Farah (music), Liz & Andrew Leavasa (supper), Don & Shastin Stewart (Café), the Liturgy Committee, Welcomers, Musicians & Singers, Acolytes, Servers, Readers and Ministers of Holy Communion. Thank you especially to Dominique Farah and Gina Fattal for coordinating the School and Parish elements respectively. It was a wonderful celebration in which we showcased our Parish Mission “to share the love of Christ” through the inspiration of St Carlo Acutis.

Zacchaeus' Treehouse

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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 and a fun session of craft, based on the Sunday readings. We meet next on Sunday, 8 November. Over 70 children and families are going on pilgrimage to Our Lady of Mercy Shrine at Penrose Park. We will be remembering All Saints in our prayers. We will be involved in our Feast Day celebrations next Sunday. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.