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Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish

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25.01.2022 From the Parish Office We have an exciting event coming up at the end of this month. Our first Parish Summit will be held as we discern the vision and mission for our parish, and listen to what God is calling each one of us to be as part of Our Lady of the Valley Parish. A reminder to sacramental families that there is a rehearsal for First Holy Communion children immediately after Mass at Gatton and Laidley next weekend.... Have an amazing weekend! May you see God’s blessings in every minute.

23.01.2022 From the Parish Office: Please find attached parish newsletter for the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time. As Father Noy highlights in his message, the Gospel this weekend is always very thought provoking ...... Enjoy your weekend!

23.01.2022 We are blessed to have Deacon Francis with us and may his time here bear much fruit.

21.01.2022 From the Parish Office This weekend we welcome a Catholic Mission Ambassador to our parish. Sue will be sharing at all the Masses this weekend please make Sue and her husband Rod welcome to our beautiful part of the world. Also this weekend is the workshop for children commencing preparation for the Sacrament of Penance, and they will be sharing the 6pm Mass in Gatton this weekend. We also welcome family and friends who will be celebrating the baptism of Emily Surman at St ...Patrick’s. We are only a week away from the Parish Summit a time for everyone to consider how they engage in our parish community and how together, we can make a difference in our community. Why not come along and explore the opportunities? Have a fantastic weekend, and let’s pray we receive more beautiful rain

21.01.2022 From the Parish Office 2021 is at our doorstep, and I pray that you have a special start to your New Year. A reminder that we have a wonderful celebration starting from 8pm tonight at St Mary’s Church Gatton with Mass commencing at 11pm. Please consider joining us as a prayerful way to end the year and give thanks for the many blessings of 2020. There is also an 8am Mass tomorrow morning, Friday 1st January, at St Mary’s Gatton. Even if you haven’t booked, you can add your de...tails on arrival. Have a wonderful weekend!

19.01.2022 From the Parish Office I hope your week has been fantastic and you are staying safe and well. The notification of a positive COVID case in our area certainly reminds us to be vigilant, to keep our social distance and to wash our hands regularly. May your weekend be absolutely fabulous especially if you are able to get together and celebrate Father’s Day.

18.01.2022 From the Parish Office I hope you have had a great week from winter to summer weather in a few days! Thank you for continuing to arrive early for Mass and graciously accepting your seat allocation.... Have a wonderful weekend!

18.01.2022 From The Parish Office: You are invited to attend the special Mass on Monday evening 2nd November ( All Souls Day ). This Mass will be at 6pm at St Mary’s Church in Gatton. Please call the Parish Office to book your seats.

16.01.2022 From the Parish Office This weekend, the Psalm response is ... My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. This psalm seems such a timely plea with our God as we continue to face the daily challenges due to the pandemic restrictions. It only changes everything for many people! Their work life, their home life, their hopes and future plans are all affected.... This weekend is also Social Justice Sunday with a particular focus on mental health, and being able to live and love life to the full. The link to the full statement is on the front page of the newsletter. Have a great weekend!

16.01.2022 From the Parish Office Has your world been turned upside down today with the news of the lockdown for the Greater Brisbane area? While our parish does not fall within the 5 local authorities of Logan, Ipswich, Redlands, Moreton and Brisbane who have been sent into lockdown, we feel for the many people from our parish who regularly travel to Brisbane for work and personal reasons. Hopefully this lockdown will serve its purpose and we can return to our normal routines again soo...n. For everyone attending our churches this weekend, please remember to maintain social distancing and use the sanitiser on entry and exit. In this weekends newsletter there is a wonderful reflection from Fr Noy, some great information on our parish vision and also details of upcoming training sessions and rosters. If you have a milestone birthday or special anniversary this year, be sure to email me or add your name to the list at the church. Have a great weekend stay safe!

16.01.2022 From the Parish Office: What a busy few weeks we have in October! This Sunday there will be information available to recognise Dying Peacefully No Euthanasia Sunday. It is amazing how many facts are not easily available yes a difficult subject, but also necessary to understand. Next weekend there are 21 children making their First Holy Communion please pray for them and their families at this special time. ... We have also recommenced baptisms and you will get to meet some of these families of the next few weeks. Please support and encourage them in their faith journey. We will also have an ambassador from Catholic Missions joining us later in the month to share their story and mission. Our faith journey, while an individual one, is also a community one. The Parish Summit at the end of October is going to be an important event where we explore the opportunities for our own growth and how we can facilitate this ... plus how we can ensure our parish embraces the mission of Jesus in the wider community. Please phone the office to register your interest in attending. Have a great weekend!

12.01.2022 From the Parish Office This weekend is the Annual Catholic Campaign. An opportunity to support the good work being done in the Archdiocese with the MacKillop Fund providing education bursaries; the Priests Foundation caring for retired, elderly and ailing priests; nourishing our future priests at the Holy Spirit Seminary and reaching out to the vulnerable and marginalised through Centacare. Each of these four groups used to have their own appeal throughout the year, but they ...are now combined into one. Envelopes will be available at the churches this weekend. The school holidays start today may you enjoy this special time together. May God watch over you in your travels and activities. God bless you!

09.01.2022 THANK YOU As 2020 draws to a close, please know that each and every thing you have done during this year has made a difference. Many regular volunteers could not do their normal roles due to being in a high risk category with corona virus. Generous people stepped up to fill the gaps, especially as there were many new things that had to be done.... Who would have thought we needed monitors and ushers at Mass, or that we needed to book for Mass! Who would have thought we couldn't sit in our favourite seat ... your graciousness and kindness in quietly following the protocols has been appreciated. It has made what could have been a stressful time, a time of blessing instead. Wishing you every blessing for a wonderful 2021.

06.01.2022 From the Parish Office I hope you have had a good week, and didn’t suffer too much damage in last weekend’s hail storm. Last weekend we had our Parish Summit, which was very well attended and provided great inspiration for everyone. The next step is our Parish Survey. A wonderful opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ideas about the pastoral ministries we currently have, and what can be developed.... A copy is attached for your convenience, and it will also be available in your newsletter at Mass this weekend. Your feedback is important and valued please take the time to note your thoughts and return to the Parish Office or place in the box at church. Please find attached the newsletter for this weekend. If you think that life is getting way too busy and you need a chance to step back, please consider coming to the Reflection Day at Ormiston on 28th November. It will be fantastic and a moment to just think about you for a few hours. I hope you have a relaxing weekend!

02.01.2022 From the Parish Office This beautiful spring weather makes us appreciate how fortunate we are to live in this amazing country I hope all the families enjoying holidays are being refreshed. It is Migrant and Refugee Sunday, where we especially pray for those forced to flee as Jesus Christ did. May we welcome and protect everyone who comes into our community.... Have a fantastic weekend!

01.01.2022 From the Parish Office We have a very exciting weekend with 19 young children being confirmed Friday night. Please continue to support these children and their families with your prayers and encouragement. Have a great weekend.

01.01.2022 From the Parish Office: A couple things to highlight: 1. This weekend we celebrate with children and families receiving First Holy Communion. A reminder to arrive early for Mass, especially at Gatton and Laidley as they are fully booked and it will take time to have your name checked, and shown to your seat.... 2. For families whose children are preparing for the Sacrament of Penance, the workshop next Saturday starts at 3:45pm in the church, with afternoon tea at 3:30pm in the Community Centre, Gatton. 3. Registrations are due this weekend for the Parish Summit which will be held on 31st October. This is a wonderful opportunity to take an active role in the future of our parish. Please phone the office to express your interest in attending. Places are limited. Have a fantastic weekend.