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Catholic Parish of Launceston

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6331 4377

Address: 44 Margaret Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: https://hobart.catholic.org.au/category/contentauto/hdeanery/launceston-parish

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25.01.2022 Congratulations Fr Chathura on your 30th birthday! Wishing you every blessing and best wish.

25.01.2022 This week is National Vocations Awareness Week - a week for the entire Church to consider, support and pray for those searching for their vocations in life. We might think about and pray for the young people in our community and in our families this week especially. In prayer, ask the Lord to enlighten them and give them the grace and courage to respond to His call. The Lord calls each of us to a particular vocation (marriage, consecrated life, priesthood or a single life of service). https://hobart.catholic.org.au/faith/vocations #NationalVocationsAwarenessWeek #NVAW #vocation #vocations #ReligiousLife #religious

24.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. #KingdomOfGod #Catholic #Launceston Shepherd Me, O God by Marty Haugen. 1986 GIA Publications. Remember Your Mercies O Lord (Psalm 24/25) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2020. Isaiah 49 by Carey Landry. 1984, OCP.... A Trusting Psalm by Kevin Bates. Kevin Bates 1989. They’ll Know We Are Christians by Peter Scholtes. 1966 FEL Publications. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

24.01.2022 From this Sunday, 29th November the: * Sunday evening Mass at the Church of the Apostles will be celebrated at 6.30pm. * the 10.30am Sunday Morning Mass will resume at the Church of the Apostles. It is important that people intending to participate in this Mass book through our trybooking link (https://www.trybooking.com/BKCNX).... If this is not possible, you are asked to contact the Parish Office during the week. People are also asked to book in for our other Weekend Masses. Please let others know about these new arrangements. See more

24.01.2022 Launceston Parish bulletin for 12th & 13th September 2020

23.01.2022 Launceston Parish Bulletin for 19th & 20th September

23.01.2022 Please note that the Sunday Mass times have been updated to reflect the inclusion of the 10am Sunday Mass at the St Patrick's College Chapel, Prospect for public worship. Attendees will need to book by phoning the Parish Office during office hours or via the trybooking link by 12noon on the preceding Saturday: https://www.trybooking.com/BKCNX This Mass will continue to be live streamed on the Parish Facebook page and uploaded to the Parish YouTube channel.

22.01.2022 Here is this weekend’s bulletin. The priests have just finished their retreat together at the Emmanuel Centre. It was a great week and thanks for your prayerful support. Hopefully, on the first Sunday of Advent, 29th November, we will be able to start back with the 10.30am Sunday Mass at the Church of the Apostles. We need a band of Volunteers to be welcomers to check names and contact details as people come into Mass as well as people to assist with cleaning the Church after Mass. Without this support it will not be possible to recommence the 10.30am Mass. If you are able to commit to this important task could you contact the parish office (6331 4377)? Also, the Sunday evening Mass at the Apostles will be celebrated at 6.30pm form Sunday, 29th November. Every best wish and blessing, Fr Mark

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Fr Ben Brooks on the 1st Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. We pray for him as he continues to deepen his love for the Lord through his commitment as a priest.

21.01.2022 Here this week’s Parish Bulletin. Fr Crisanto has provided the reflection and there are some notices of interest - Dining With Friends is starting up again and there is a local screening of the topical documentary, Fatal Flaws. Every blessing and best wish,

21.01.2022 As we begin this time of Advent and enter into our preparation for the feast of Christmas, this short clip helps explain why the experience of waiting, hope, and preparation is still so important in our lives today. https://youtu.be/eC0FGQLBp7w

20.01.2022 Here is this week’s Parish Bulletin. Fr Chathura has provided the reflection. In my letter to the parish family I have reflected on Mike Gaffney’s End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020, which will be introduced to Parliament this coming Thursday. An effective way to express your concerns and opposition is by writing to your members of Parliament. Some simple instructions on how to do this are included in my letter. I will also post a letter writing guide from the Live & Die Well coalition, with which the Catholic Church in Tasmania is associated. Every blessing to all.

17.01.2022 Here is this week's Parish Bulletin. Every best wish and blessing to all

17.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our Parish Priest, Fr Mark Freeman!

17.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass of 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B). #Catholic #Launceston Sing of the Lord’s Goodness by Ernest Sands. Ernest Sands 1981. Celtic Alleluia by Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker. 1985 OCP. Galilee Song by Frank Andersen Chevalier Music 1993.... Bread of Life by Bernadette Farrell 1987. OCP. Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan. 1988. OCP. Sing A New Song by Dan Schutte 2008 OCP. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

17.01.2022 Welcome to our livestream of #Mass on the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. #KingdomOfGod #ForgiveFromYourHeart #Catholic #Launceston Gather Your People by Bob Hurd 1991. OCP. The Lord Is Kind And Merciful (Psalm 102/103) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2010. Bread of Life by Bernadette Farrell 1987. OCP.... A New Commandment (Author Unknown). God of Day and God of Darkness by Marty Haugen. 1985. OCP. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

16.01.2022 On this day in 1986, Pope St John Paul II visited Tasmania and celebrated Mass for over 10,000 people at Elwick Racecourse. Over 35,000 Tasmanians caught a glimpse of the Pope in the few hours he was here. Do you remember the occasion? Can you spot any familiar faces in this telecast? https://youtu.be/xtLt_BJqnxw

16.01.2022 #ChurchOfTheApostles #launceston

15.01.2022 Please join us this morning for Fr Chathura's first Mass. The link is in the post below.

15.01.2022 Here is this week’s Parish Bulletin. It is Fr Ben’s last weekend with us before he takes up his new appointment as Administrator of the Meander Valley Parish. Also, we are praying hard in support of our Deacon Chathura Silva who will be ordained as a priest next Friday evening, 31st July in the Church of the Apostles. A link is provided so you can join in the Ordination Mass via YouTube from 7.00pm.

14.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass for the First Sunday of Advent (B). #StayAwake #mercy #love #salvation #HappyNewLiturgicalYear #Catholic #Launceston God Has Chosen Me by Bernadette Farrell. 1990 OCP. Lord Make Us Turn To You (Psalm 79/80) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2020. A Trusting Psalm by Kevin Bates. Kevin Bates 1989.... Eye Has Not Seen by Marty Haugen. 1982, GIA Publications, Inc. I Have Loved You by Michael Joncas 1979. New Dawn Music. Joyful in Hope by Michael Henry Spectrum Publications. Mass of Creation by Marty Haugen 2010. GIA Publications, Inc. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

14.01.2022 Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Australia's first saint. Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we pray that you intercede for us. In these uncertain times, Australia needs kindness like yours, faithfulness like yours, humility like yours, bravery like yours. We give thanks for the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart who are very much a part of our faith community. View the 2020 reflection here...

14.01.2022 Here is this week’s Parish Bulletin. Fr Ben has provided the reflection. Congratulations to Fr Ben who this Sunday, 19th July marks the 1st Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. There are also details about joining in our Deacon Chathura Sliva’s Ordination through YouTube. Despite the restrictions, we are blessed to be able to celebrate and support the commitment and ministry of both Fr Ben and Deacon Chathura. Every blessing to all and thanks for your ongoing support.

14.01.2022 Best wishes to our Parish Priest, Fr Mark, on the 36th anniversary of your ordination to the priesthood.

14.01.2022 Here is this week’s Parish Bulletin. It includes details about this year’s Social Justice Sunday and the Bishops’ Statement for 2020-2021. Fr Crisanto has provided the reflection. There is also information about Vinnies’ Dining With Friends this coming Tuesday, 1st September. Every best wish and blessing,

13.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (A). #Wisdom #KingdomOfHeaven #StayAwake #Catholic #Launceston All That Is Hidden by Bernadette Farrell. 1988. OCP. My Soul is Thirsting For You, O Lord My God (Psalm 62/63) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2020. God of Day and God of Darkness by Marty Haugen. 1985. OCP.... Because the Lord is My Shepherd by Christopher Walker. 1985, OCP. You are There by John Coleman 1989. They’ll Know We Are Christians by Peter Scholtes. 1966 FEL Publications. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

11.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. #LoveYourNeighbour #WhereTwoOrThreeGatherInMyName #IWillBeThere #Catholic #Launceston Seek Ye First by Karen Lafferty 1972. Maranatha! Music O That Today You Would Listen To His Voice (Psalm 94/95) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2010. As The Deer Longs by Bob Hurd 1988.... Eat This Bread Ateliers Et Presses De Taizé Blest Be The Lord by Daniel Schutte 1976 New Dawn Music. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

11.01.2022 Here is the Parish Bulletin for this weekend 26/27 September. This Sunday the Church in Australia is commemorating the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

11.01.2022 Here is our parish bulletin for the First Sunday in Advent (Year B). Our newly acquired Tap to Donate facility may be of interest (and assistance) as a way of supporting the parish financially in this emerging cashless COVID-19 world. This weekend the 10.30am Apostles Mass resumes and the evening Mass moves to 6.30pm. Our Christmas schedule will be published next weekend. At this stage it is worth noting that people will need to book for a place at our Masses over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

10.01.2022 Here is our Parish Bulletin for Sunday, 22 November 2020 - the Feast of Christ the King. Please note a couple of additions and changes to our Weekend Mass timetable. The 10.30am Sunday morning Mass will recommence from next Sunday, 29 November 2020. People are asked to book in for this Mass through the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BKCNX If it is not possible for people to book online they can do so by contacting the Parish Office on weekdays, 10.00am -3.00pm. Also, the evening Mass at the Apostles moves to 6.30pm from next Sunday, 29th November 2020. Please let other parishioners, family members and as many people as possible know about these changes.

10.01.2022 God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless our fathers, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honour them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. - Catholic Prayer: Book of Blessing Happy Father's Day! #fathersday #catholic #Launceston

10.01.2022 Archbishop Julian Porteous has asked Fr Crisanto Mendoza to go to Smithton as priest-in-residence until a permanent appointment is made to the Circular Head Parish, due to Fr Christopher Kasturi's return to India, having completed his four years supporting the Church in Tasmania. Fr Crisanto’s contribution to the Launceston Parish is much appreciated. Please pray for him as he takes up his new appointment from this Sunday.

09.01.2022 A reminder there will be NO 12noon Mass at the Church of the Apostles this coming Thursday, 12th November.

08.01.2022 Please continue to pray in support of our Deacon Chathura Silva who will be ordained as a priest tomorrow evening (Fri 31 July) in the Church of the Apostles. A link is provided in the post below so you can join in the Ordination Mass via the Archdiocese of Hobart YouTube channel from 7.00pm.

08.01.2022 Welcome to our livestream of #Mass on the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe. #TheLordIsMyShepherd #SheepAndGoats #KingForever #Catholic #Launceston By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord by Richard Connolly & James McAuley. 1971. Willow Publishing The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 22/23) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2020. Like A Shepherd by Robert Dufford SJ 1976, New Dawn Music.... Summoned By Love by Monica O’Brien and Trisha Watts. Willow Publishing. Lord To Whom Shall We Go by Michael Herry. Spectrum Publications. Let Heaven Rejoice by Bob Dufford SJ 1972, OCP. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

06.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. #KingdomOfGod #LastWillBeFirst #FirstWillBeLast #Catholic #Launceston All That Is Hidden by Bernadette Farrell. 1988. OCP. The Lord Is Near To All Who Call Him (Psalm 144/145) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2010. Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan. 1988. OCP.... We Are Many Parts by Marty Haugen. 1986 GIA Publications. We Walk by Faith by Marty Haugen. 1984 GIA Publications. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

06.01.2022 Here is our Parish Bulletin for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B - 23/24 January 2021. Fr Chatty continues on holidays until next weekend. Once again we welcome Archbishop Adrian Doyle to help with Masses this weekend.

06.01.2022 Today is Social Justice Sunday. Read the Social Justice Statement "To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today": https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au//social-justice-sta/ The Bishops observe that our society tends to draw away from, or to push away, those who confront us with our frailties and limitations which is completely at odds with the story of Jesus who takes on the frailty of the human condition and draws near to those who are sick or who have disabilities, those who are marginalized or despised. People living with mental ill-health are part of the Body of Christ ‘us’ and not ‘them’ and share equally in Jesus’ promise of the fullness of life (Jn 10:10). https://youtu.be/E307Gv_RfeQ #SocialJusticeSunday #Catholic #Launceston

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Fr Chathura on your official appointment as an Assistant Priest for the #Launceston Parish.

04.01.2022 "Listen anyone who has ears". Here is the week's SEEKING STILLNESS reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time by Gen Bryant. This week, why not use this to help reflect on scripture for your personal prayer? https://youtu.be/qKYejcirKGA

04.01.2022 Here is this weeks Parish Bulletin. What an exciting week we have had - Chathura’s Ordination and Mass of Thanksgiving last weekend followed by the stunning snowfall in Launceston on Wednesday morning. We receive many blessings. At the same time we are acutely aware of communities in Australia and around the world struggling with the COVID 19 Pandemic. Please use the prayers on the last page of the bulletin to support those in great need at this time. Every blessing,

04.01.2022 Attention all young parishioners.......

02.01.2022 Here are some photos from Fr Chathura's Ordination to the Priesthood on 31 July 2020 at the Church of the Apostles.

02.01.2022 Here is a guide from the Live & Die Well coalition to assist you in writing especially to the members of the Legislative Council expressing your concern and opposition to the proposed End-of-Life Choices Bill to be introduced to Parliament this coming Thursday.

02.01.2022 Please join us here on Facebook on Sunday 15 November at 10am for our livestream of #Mass on the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. #StayAwake #BearFruit #KingdomOfHeaven #GoodAndFaithfulServant #Catholic #Launceston

02.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A). #StayAwake #BearFruit #KingdomOfHeaven #GoodAndFaithfulServant #Catholic #Launceston Gather Us In by Marty Haugen. 1983 GIA. Happy Are Those Who Fear The Lord (Psalm 127/128) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2020. Like A Shepherd by Robert Dufford SJ 1976, New Dawn Music.... Taste And See by Bob Hurd 1988, OCP. Like A Child Rests by Christopher Walker. 1988, OCP. Have Faith In God by Geoff Bullock. 1993, Word Music Inc. Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

01.01.2022 Welcome to our #Mass on the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. #TakeUpYourCross #FollowMe #Catholic #Launceston Here I am Lord by Dan Schutte. 1981 OCP. My Soul is Thirsting For You, O Lord My God (Psalm 62/63) by Gen Bryant. Willow Publishing, 2010. I Heard the Voice of Jesus by Horatius Bonar. Oxford University Press... Unless a Grain of Wheat by Bernadette Farrell. 1984, OCP. A New Heart for a New World by Trish Watts and Monica O’Brien. Willow Connection Mass of St Francis by Paul Taylor 2010. Willow Publishing. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license No: A-640877. All rights reserved. Permission to stream mp3 recordings in this service obtained from Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), GIA Publications Inc and Willow Publishing. All rights reserved.

01.01.2022 Here is this week’s Parish Bulletin. Fr Crisanto has provided the reflection and Fr Ben has penned some words of farewell as he takes up his appointment as Administrator of the Meander Valley Parish. Congratulations to Fr Chathura Silva who was ordained as a priest in a very beautiful ceremony in the Church of the Apostles on Friday evening.