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Social Justice Sunday: Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division - 30 Aug

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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) designate this last Sunday in August as Social Justice Sunday. The ACBC has released a Social Justice Statement on this day almost every year since 1940. The ACBC has produced two document in 2026 on the need for cohesion in society. The Cost of our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good was an invitation to listen to human stories of struggle and resilience and to support those in need. Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division , released for this Social Justice Sunday, explores how our Christian faith compels us to be agents for unity in the social contexts we inhabit, such as family, neighbourhood, workplace and parish. The documents are available at https://www.catholic.au/s/article/Social-Justice-Statements.

First Friday Mass - 4 Sep

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Mass will be held this First Friday, 4 September at 7.30pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available after Mass until 8.30pm.

Christian Initiation of Adults - 9 Sep

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is first of all for those who are not baptised and open to the Catholic faith. All Saints RCIA community welcomes others who are baptised Catholic but have not completed initiation into the Church through Confirmation and Eucharist. RCIA begins at 7pm on Wednesday, 9 September. If you are interested in either or know someone who is, please contact the Parish Office: info@cpasl.org.au.

Zacchaeus' Treehouse - 13 Sep

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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, 13 September. Enq.: Christine: 0430 513 201; familyministry@cpasl.org.au.

Parish Scripture Groups

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Scripture Groups meet weekly in Loreto Place to reflect on and pray in response to the upcoming Sunday gospel: Wednesday: 10am, led by Kim Mannix, Wednesday: 7pm, led by Gina Fattal, Friday: 7pm, led by Charlie Gullo, Saturday: 7am (men), led by Abbot Fattal. New members are welcome. Enq.: info@cpasl.org.au.

Trivia Night for World Youth Day (WYD) Pilgrims - 19 Sep

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Put your thinking caps on! We are getting together to support out young people attending WYD 2027 in South Korea and have fun with trivia. All proceeds will assist the pilgrims. Bring family and friends, win great prizes and hang out with wonderful people. Date: Saturday, 19 September. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Tickets: $15 per person / $120 for a table of 10. Food: BYO snacks. Pre-ordered food will be on sale on the night. Registration: Essential at https://events.humanitix.com/all-saints-wyd-trivia-night. Enq: douglas@cpasl.org.au.

Men’s Rosary monthly in Bigge Park-5 Sep

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Men from All Saints and beyond 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 next Saturday, 5 September. It is a great way for men to meet others with similar aspirations and give collective witness to our faith.