Ipswich Catholic Community in Woodend | Church

Ipswich Catholic Community

Locality: Woodend

Phone: +61 7 3281 2133

Address: Cnr Elizabeth Street & Roseberry Parade 4305 Woodend, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ipswichcatholic.com

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25.01.2022 There is NO MASS this Monday morning at St Joseph’s. Sorry for the inconvenience!There is NO MASS this Monday morning at St Joseph’s. Sorry for the inconvenience!

25.01.2022 For those not coming to Mass this weekend in the Ipswich Catholic Community, to allow others to come along due to number restrictions, please consider coming to any of the 3 St. Mary's Masses. Both 6pm Masses (Sat & Sun) have up to 80 free seats and our 8:30am has around 40 seats available. Just sign in at the Welcome Desk when you arrive! Our Leichhardt, North Ipswich, and Eastern Heights Masses are full. Benjamin

23.01.2022 Have you booked for Mass this weekend? It only takes a few seconds and now is the perfect time!! https://www.ipswichcatholic.com/booking/

23.01.2022 Take time to get healthy being active and eating well is good for your mind as well as your body Take time to keep learning learning new things can make you more confident as well as being fun Take time to show kindness practising small acts of kindness, volunteering time, or simply helping a friend in need can help you feel more satisfied with life Take time to connect spending time with other people is important to everyone’s mental wellbeing Take time to take notice... paying more attention to the present and the world around you helps relieve stress and enjoy the moment Take time to embrace nature connecting with the outdoors and taking care of the planet is the best recipe for world wellbeing. See more

21.01.2022 More information relating to Masses and parish activities will be provided once we receive an update from the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Thanks for your patience everyone.

21.01.2022 At the end of Ordinary Time - Experience of Journey Our faith perspective is nourished by rhythms of time and celebrations. To many, the word ordinary suggests sameness. Nothing could be further from the truth in this Season. The origin of the Latin tempus ordinarii is: ordinal or counted time. The numbering of the Sundays in Ordinary Time is the way the Church organises its year. A time for listening, learning and building, a ‘growing time’. Thus, the colour used in ...Ordinary Time is green to remind us that we are tending new growth as we develop and equip our community for its on-going mission. This Sunday we will celebrate the feast of Christ the King. In confidence we call upon you, O God, and so we pray: Fountain of Love, you provide water for the thirsty; May we always give thanks for your endless gifts. Comforting God, in your mercy you drive away our fears; Help us reach beyond fears that keep us imprisoned. Faithful Companion, walk with us along our journey; Enable us to accept diversities among us and to bless all who walk, with integrity, a different road from our own. Liberating God, you make the desert bloom and bring hope and beauty; Free us to bring that beauty and hope to people in need of refreshment. O God, author of all truth, we rejoice in the faith that draws us together, aware selfishness can drive us apart. Let your encouragement be our constant strength. Keep us true in the love that has sealed our lives, as we seek to live the Gospel we profess. We ask this in Jesus’ name and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Source (adapted) from the Brisbane Catholic Education website

20.01.2022 For the Aboriginal and Islander peoples of Australia, that this week’s NAIDOC observance will highlight their ancient and on-going custodianship of the land. Lord hear us.

19.01.2022 Sunday Mass Livestream starting in a few minutes.

19.01.2022 A reminder to book for Mass this weekend. Masses are only half full; there is room for everyone! https://www.ipswichcatholic.com/booking/

19.01.2022 I was pleased to attend the annual Blessing of the Graves Ceremony and Mass held today at St Michael’s Catholic Church at Pine Mountain. Thank you to the organi...sers and Father Stephen D Bliss. This service is a wonderful opportunity to remember loved ones and friends who are buried at St Michaels. See more

19.01.2022 Thank you to all families who completed the survey (during Mass or online) to assist with the planning of Christmas Masses. There was an overwhelming desire to celebrate Christmas in our churches, therefore we won’t be using the Showgrounds this year. Over the next week I will be discussing Mass times and locations with the Parish Advisory Council. Once finalised details will be communicated and bookings will also opened. Stephen ofm

18.01.2022 A personal invitation to you!

17.01.2022 Parishioners and visitors are reminded to arrive to Mass at least 15 minutes before start time to assist with checking in at the Welcome Desk. Thanks for helping our Marshalls!

17.01.2022 Today we celebrated the feasts of Our Lady of the Rosary and our Lady of Fatima at the Grotto on the side of St Marys Church, Woodend. 50 people and a dog joined in the praying of the Angelus and the joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Thank you to all who came - we prayed for all our Parish and your intentions. Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us! (Thanks to Moira for organising this great event)

15.01.2022 See link to a copy of the new Encyclical signed by Pope Francis on 3 October 2020 at the tomb of St Francis. https://www.ipswichcatholic.com//2020-10-03-fratelli-tutti

14.01.2022 May we do all we can to be peacemakers in hearts, in our families and in our Parish.

11.01.2022 Dear Parishioners, families and visitors, Following the Premier's announcement this morning, we have received additional advice from the Archdiocese of Brisbane via Bishop Kenneth Howell. The following information is current from 6pm this evening (11th January) up until 1am Friday 22nd January. Key Takeaway for Attending Mass... Parishioners must book for Mass this weekend to ensure restricted numbers (1 per 4 sq metres) can be achieved. Face masks must be worn by everyone (with the exceptions outlined below) Our Masses and Churches Capacity of all churches has been returned to 1 person per 4 square metres. The Trybooking links have been adjusted to accomodate the revised numbers. It is essential parishioners book for Masses over the next 10 days. The booking link is www.ipswichcatholic.com/booking Anyone entering our churches must wear a face mask at all times. The only exceptions are (those with a diagnosed medical condition preventing the use of a face mask, children under 12 years of age, and the priest while saying Mass). Those coming to communion can slide down their mask just before arriving to the minister, receive Holy Communion, and then receive Holy Communion in the hand, and replacing the mask upon consumption of the Host. The priest will wear his mask during the distribution of Holy Communion also. Funerals & Weddings The same rules apply above for funerals and weddings with a maximum of 100 people, however if church limits are below 100, the church limit is in force. Parish Office Visitors to the Parish Office must wear face mask. Please only visit the Parish Office if it is essential (please don't book for Masses in person over the next 10 days). As we are in school holiday time, I don't believe these interim restrictions will be too difficult to accomodate in our Parish. I will provides further updates as required. Thanks for your patience during this time. Fr. Stephen Bliss ofm Parish Priest

11.01.2022 Powerful words of challenge and invitation .....

10.01.2022 Calling everyone!! We have enough seats for everyone in all our churches from this weekend and would like to invite you and your family to Mass this weekend. Even if you have been away for a while, we would love to see you again, there is plenty of room! Even if you have never been to Mass before we would love to see new faces! We know booking is really annoying, but follow the link.. It is much easier than you think! See you this weekend!!!!!! https://www.ipswichcatholic.com/booking/

09.01.2022 Prayers this afternoon at Warrill Park Cemetery - about 60 family and friends. May the souls of our faithful departed Rest In Peace. Check the Parish Website for details of other Cemetery services in November.

07.01.2022 A big afternoon of clean-up. Thanks to everyone who helped: Trevor Reynolds and Jeremy Hillan were fantastic in climbing up and down ladders. Thanks - a great group of living saints (young and a little older) helping out. I am humbled by your support.

06.01.2022 Today I led a retreat afternoon with the St Edmund’s Staff on the Papal Encyclical Fratelli tutti - the Staff were inspiring and it was great to be with them praying and chatting. They truly were ‘brothers and sisters ‘ to each other!

05.01.2022 I’m happy to organise a blessing of pets if Parishioners would like this. .... praise God for our pets ....

03.01.2022 You are welcome to bring some groceries go Mass and we will pass them on to St Vincent de Paul. Thanks for your great generosity!

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