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St Thomas' Catholic Parish Camp Hill

Locality: Camp Hill

Phone: +61 7 3398 1154

Address: 31 Perth Street Camp Hill 4152 Camp Hill, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.camphillcatholicparish.org.au

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25.01.2022 If you are attending the 5.30pm Family Mass on Christmas Eve, we invite your children to participate in our Nativity Play. If your child, or grandchild, would like to be part of it please email the Parish Office at [email protected] with names, age, number of children and contact details and we will be in touch. It is hopeful that we will have a rehearsal on 23rd December. All children - whether participating in the play or not - are invited to dress as angels an...d shepherds at the Mass. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you.

25.01.2022 This week the children at St Thomas school have been busily preparing to celebrate the dads, granddads and father figures in their life. We love to see what their dads mean to them. And what a great looking bunch of dads they must be at St Thomas!

25.01.2022 Today Fr Christopher celebrated our annual Spring Healing Mass Our Care & Concern group were unable to host their usual Morning Tea following Mass, however they put together a delicious take-home pack with a warm lunch, tea, coffee, hand sanitiser, puzzle book and chocolate. The gift packs were packed in bags which were beautifully decorated by some of our St Thomas school students - thank you to some incredible young artists! Thanks to Nick & Jenny at HealthSave Ph...armacy Norman Park for providing the sanitisers at a discount rate and Meals on Wheels Bulimba for the puzzle books. Thanks again to our Liturgy Team for bringing Spring into our church. It was wonderful to see everyone gathering in the church and the community come together to make this a special celebration.

24.01.2022 Meditation is an important form of prayer in the Catholic faith. Last week our St Thomas School staff participated in a 2-hour Meditation Workshop, looking at why we have Meditation in our Catholic schools and the connections it has to the Religious Education Curriculum, School Vision and Mission, Brisbane Catholic Education Formation Framework, personal well being and the Good Samaritan charism. The school has a a whole school approach to meditating where, three days a wee...k for 5 minutes, everyone on campus (staff, students, visitors) stops to take time for themselves. It is a time to nurture their faith formation and foster their well being. Do you practice meditation as a part of your day? We'd love to hear about your own meditation practices and how you incorporate them into your busy lives. "God speaks in the silence of the heart." ~ Mother Teresa

23.01.2022 Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop - Australia's first saint, and patron saint of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A livestream of the Solemnity of Mary of the Cross MacKillop will take place tomorrow at 11am. At that Mass we also celebrate 175 years of Catholic education in Queensland. Click on the link below to join the livestream.

23.01.2022 WE MISS YOU!! Just a reminder that we are open and celebrating 3 Masses each weekend - Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 8.30am and Sunday 5.30pm. You no longer need to register for Mass but you will need to sign in when you get there and follow hygiene and distancing protocols.... If you haven't had a chance to come along to a Mass yet, we would love to see you back in the Church. Please don't hesitate to contact the parish office if you have any questions.

22.01.2022 I wanted to thank the parish for their warm and sincere wishes to my mum (Joan Burlew) on the event of her 95th birthday. As you know she has the heart of a se...rvant. She has served as a volunteer for many organisations over her time and the good Lord has seen fit to bless her with a long life. She loves the St Thomas' parish. You play a significant part of her life and I wanted to offer my sincere thanks to you all. David Burlew Melbourne

22.01.2022 Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop - Australias first saint, and patron saint of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. A livestream of the Solemnity of Mary of the Cross MacKillop will take place tomorrow at 11am. At that Mass we also celebrate 175 years of Catholic education in Queensland. Click on the link below to join the livestream.

22.01.2022 Some more meaningful words of wisdom from Pope Francis to start our week..wishing you all much happiness this week and remember to look after those around you

22.01.2022 Truth! But definitely worth it to see the church filling up again

22.01.2022 This weekend we welcome the children in our community who are commencing their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. We look forward to sharing this special time with them and ask you to keep them in your prayers. Lord, ... You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus, whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to Your voice. Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfilment the good work that You have begun in them. As we prepare these children for Confirmation, make each of us an instrument of Your love. Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others, and to be patient with what we do not understand. Deepen our faith in the Gospel and help us to pass it on by our example. We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. See more

21.01.2022 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A All songs used with permission under OneLicense #A-642104

21.01.2022 Dont forget to register online for Mass. Spaces are available for this Saturday 4th July at 5.30pm. Other Mass dates are now available also. Click on the link below. We look forward to seeing you at Mass!

21.01.2022 National Child Protection Week - 6th-13th September. This year National Child Protection Week celebrates its 30th year with the theme Putting children first which means prioritising the safety and well-being of children. We take child protection seriously at St Thomas and ensure we are following all the protocols and directions required by the Archdiocese of Brisbane in relation to safeguarding children. ... For more information on Safeguarding within the Archdiocese of Brisbane, visit their website at https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/ Click on the link below for more information on National Child Protection week. https://www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week/

21.01.2022 Today we celebrate the feast of our patron, St Thomas the Apostle. It is easy to be a doubting Thomas, especially during difficult times. May we reflect on the words of our parish prayer which remind us how important our community is in keeping our faith strong. Heavenly Father, ... We give thanks for the gift of our parish community. May all who gather here know that they are loved, valued and welcomed with open arms. We pray that you encourage us to give witness to faith and proclaim the gospel values of love, forgiveness, compassion, hospitality and justice. Help us to be instruments of peace and healing to all of creation, as we celebrate Your goodness and mercy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our St Thomas' Sculpture, which stands proudly between the church and school, was created following the dedication of our new Church in 2012. It is based on a painting by Brenda Bettinson. Brenda Bettinson, Thomas called Didymus, 1970 Brenda Bettinson, 2012, 48x32(122x83.6cm)

20.01.2022 Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Christopher will celebrate Mass at 9am. Mass will also be live-streamed from the Cathedral of St Stephen at 8am at the following link: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/web-cast/

20.01.2022 It's always good to have a reason to celebrate - especially with the added stresses we are all facing at the moment... Today in the office we celebrated Sr Analissa's birthday (a bit belatedly... it was actually last Wednesday!) Happy Birthday Sr Analissa!

20.01.2022 Last week over three busy nights, the Grade 3 children in our community were sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit as they celebrated their confirmation. Bishop Brian Finnigan, with the assistance of Fr Christopher, presided over four beautiful and meaningful ceremonies. We congratulate the children and extend our thanks to their parents, families and sponsors for their hard work and commitment to preparing the children. Thanks also to Sr Analissa, the Sacramental Team and Grade 3 teachers for their support in preparing the children and the Liturgy, as well as our Liturgy Team for creating such a beautiful environment for the celebrations. We give thanks to God for this great occasion in the life of our parish and pray for these children as they grow in faith.

20.01.2022 There is a lot of sadness in the news at the moment so we are taking a moment in the office today to be thankful for everything we do have. Happy Monday!

18.01.2022 Our parish is supporting the Annual Catholic Campaign this year because we know how hard it has been for many in our community. Through prayer and action, we can be a blessing to those in real need. If you are able, and would like to make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. There are two ways to donate: 1. Envelopes will be available at all Masses this weekend for you to place your cash donation in.... 2. You can make an online donation at: https://bit.ly/3lcVwox Thank you, once again for your support.

18.01.2022 BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Don't forget to book for Christmas Mass. Our 5.30pm Family Mass is nearly sold out so you'll have to get in quick but we do have availability at our other Masses.... Go to https://www.camphillcatholicparish.org.au/ or contact the Parish Office.

17.01.2022 Our Sunday Morning Mass this weekend is fully booked! We do have spots available for Saturday evening Mass if you would like to join us then. Click on the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/111068869980

17.01.2022 Last week, St Thomas' school celebrated St Thomas' Feast Day and Foundation Day with a beautiful Mass and then workshops based on the values of St Thomas and the Good Samaritan Sisters. One of the workshops involved students creating hand prints which were used to create this beautiful butterfly to align with the school theme 'Faith Gives You Wings'. Isn't it amazing!

17.01.2022 Just a reminder the Parish Office will be closed tomorrow for the Ekka Holiday. It will be business as usual on Monday. Enjoy your long weekend

17.01.2022 From 8-15 November 2021 we celebrate NAIDOC Week honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is a great opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and society and to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. For information and ideas on how to be involved, go to:https://www.naidoc.org.au/

17.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that from this Sunday we will once again invite you to join us for a cuppa following Sunday morning Mass. It will be a slightly different gathering to what we are used to, as we follow the Covid safe guidelines, however we look forward to once again being able to come together as a community. We hope to see you there

16.01.2022 Don't forget to join us for Mass tonight at 5.30pm. This will be our final live-streamed Mass as we continue our return to the church with 3 weekend Masses available from next weekend (18/19 July). Special thanks to all who have made our live stream Masses possible and to those who have joined us to celebrate in this new way.

16.01.2022 The Parish Office will be closed from Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th July while we enjoy a little R&R. We'll be open again on Thursday 9th July. Have a great week!

16.01.2022 Fr Christopher spoke about Archbishop Coleridge's recent letter to the people of Brisbane regarding an important piece of legislation, namely the Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. As promised, you can read a copy of the letter here:

14.01.2022 Fr Christopher spoke about Archbishop Coleridges recent letter to the people of Brisbane regarding an important piece of legislation, namely the Criminal Code (Child Sexual Offences Reform) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019. As promised, you can read a copy of the letter here:

13.01.2022 We wish a very HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the dads, and father figures, in our community. This year we asked Mike Armstrong, our Principal at St Thomas Primary School to reflect on what being a father means to him: Fathers Day Reflection by Mike Armstrong... The ten days or so leading up to Fathers Day each year are traditionally a very hectic time in the Armstrong household, with all three of our boys celebrating their birthdays in close succession (the youngest turned 7 yesterday). Our boys excitedly refer to this special time of year as the festival of birthdays, and the challenge for us as parents is to try and make sure each of the boys has a special day, and birthday cake! Needless to say, by the time Fathers Day comes around, it ends up being a pretty low-key affair. But Im more than ok with that. The constellation of these special occasions always triggers much reflection for me as a dad, and of course creates the ideal conditions for some storytelling! I am known as a bit of a waffler in the family, and like most dads, I love telling dad yarns around the dinner table, especially during the festival of birthdays. Most of these yarns commence with, I remember when you were or When I was your age. More often than not, photos are then presented as evidence, and are accompanied by lots of laughs and moments of awe and wonder at just how far they have come. Theres no more special time as a parent than these moments. To me, being a father is the ultimate job in life. I want to be most successful at being a good dad. It means everything to me and has been my greatest source of achievement and pride. Celebrating in their accomplishments and being with them on their journey is priceless. As a new father, you think you know what you are going to do and how you will handle most situations. And then you get into the situation and realise you have no clue. Thats the best part learning on the fly. The highs and the lows are a part of the journey. As a new dad, I didnt realise just how much I would change, and just how much I would learn from my kids. When you become a parent you truly see life in full colour for the first time. Being a dad has taught me the most important of life lessons; patience, unconditional love and the need to be fully present. My boys continue to teach me about myself every day. I am so very blessed!

13.01.2022 R U OK?Day 2020 might be coming to an end but the conversations shouldnt stop. Any day youre concerned someones struggling, trust your gut and ask, are you ...OK? Because a conversation could change a life. If you or a loved one need immediate support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for a confidential chat any time of day or night. You can find other support services at www.ruok.org.au/findhelp These services are for everyone - whether you need a listening ear or are concerned about someone else.

13.01.2022 It's not quite Spring but the garden in front of the Parish Office is looking beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend "To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." - Linda Solegato

13.01.2022 Last week, St Thomas school celebrated St Thomas Feast Day and Foundation Day with a beautiful Mass and then workshops based on the values of St Thomas and the Good Samaritan Sisters. One of the workshops involved students creating hand prints which were used to create this beautiful butterfly to align with the school theme Faith Gives You Wings. Isnt it amazing!

13.01.2022 Dont forget to join us for Mass tonight at 5.30pm. This will be our final live-streamed Mass as we continue our return to the church with 3 weekend Masses available from next weekend (18/19 July). Special thanks to all who have made our live stream Masses possible and to those who have joined us to celebrate in this new way.

12.01.2022 Today we celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday. You are invited to come Together in Spirit and join their first ever live-streamed Mass from St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide, at 11.30am today.

12.01.2022 What is Christmas without Carols? Our St Thomas' Music Ministry are hosting a special night of Carols on the Lawn at St Thomas' Church on Friday December 18th. Join us to celebrate Christmas! Don't forget to RSVP!

11.01.2022 A lovely message from Pope Francis to start the week; especially relevant during these times of crisis. We thank God for those who are friends of St Thomas' Parish

11.01.2022 Today we celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday. You are invited to come 'Together in Spirit' and join their first ever live-streamed Mass from St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide, at 11.30am today.

11.01.2022 Celebrate Mass with us tonight at 5.30pm here on Facebook.

10.01.2022 Its not quite Spring but the garden in front of the Parish Office is looking beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend "To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." - Linda Solegato

09.01.2022 We wish a very HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all the dads, and father figures, in our community. This year we asked Mike Armstrong, our Principal at St Thomas Primary School to reflect on what being a father means to him: Fathers Day Reflection by Mike Armstrong... The ten days or so leading up to Fathers Day each year are traditionally a very hectic time in the Armstrong household, with all three of our boys celebrating their birthdays in close succession (the youngest turned 7 yesterday). Our boys excitedly refer to this special time of year as the festival of birthdays, and the challenge for us as parents is to try and make sure each of the boys has a special day, and birthday cake! Needless to say, by the time Fathers Day comes around, it ends up being a pretty low-key affair. But Im more than ok with that. The constellation of these special occasions always triggers much reflection for me as a dad, and of course creates the ideal conditions for some storytelling! I am known as a bit of a waffler in the family, and like most dads, I love telling dad yarns around the dinner table, especially during the festival of birthdays. Most of these yarns commence with, I remember when you were or When I was your age. More often than not, photos are then presented as evidence, and are accompanied by lots of laughs and moments of awe and wonder at just how far they have come. Theres no more special time as a parent than these moments. To me, being a father is the ultimate job in life. I want to be most successful at being a good dad. It means everything to me and has been my greatest source of achievement and pride. Celebrating in their accomplishments and being with them on their journey is priceless. As a new father, you think you know what you are going to do and how you will handle most situations. And then you get into the situation and realise you have no clue. Thats the best part learning on the fly. The highs and the lows are a part of the journey. As a new dad, I didnt realise just how much I would change, and just how much I would learn from my kids. When you become a parent you truly see life in full colour for the first time. Being a dad has taught me the most important of life lessons; patience, unconditional love and the need to be fully present. My boys continue to teach me about myself every day. I am so very blessed!

09.01.2022 Its always good to have a reason to celebrate - especially with the added stresses we are all facing at the moment... Today in the office we celebrated Sr Analissas birthday (a bit belatedly... it was actually last Wednesday!) Happy Birthday Sr Analissa!

06.01.2022 Don't forget to register online for Mass. Spaces are available for this Saturday 4th July at 5.30pm. Other Mass dates are now available also. Click on the link below. We look forward to seeing you at Mass!

06.01.2022 Join us this evening...

05.01.2022 On 11 November 1918 the guns fell silent on the Western Front and the World War I came to an end. On this date we honour and remember all those who have died at war. Tomorrow morning Fr Christopher will celebrate Mass at 9am. You do not need to pre-register but will be asked to sign in at the church and follow the usual hygiene and physical distancing protocols. Lest we forget...

04.01.2022 Happy 95th Birthday to a special parishioner - Joan Burlew! Joan is an active parishioner at St Thomas' and has been an invaluable volunteer with our music and reading ministries. We wish you every happiness and hope you enjoyed your celebrations

04.01.2022 A reminder that Fr Christopher will celebrate the Second Rite of Reconciliation in Advent tonight at 7pm. Bookings are not required.

04.01.2022 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

04.01.2022 It was wonderful to see the church filling up as we welcomed regular parishioners, as well as our Confirmation candidates and their families, at three Masses over the weekend. We still need you to register for Mass so we can manage our numbers and this can be done via the link below. We still have spots available at all 3 Masses this coming weekend so don't forget to book! We look forward to seeing you in our church soon!

03.01.2022 As we end another week dominated by news of coronavirus and the importance of staying vigilant and alert to the health threat it poses, Pope Francis reminds us to also stay vigilant in caring for ourselves, and others. Stay safe and well everybody!

03.01.2022 After the year we have had I think we can all agree a little Christmas spirit is just what we need! With that in mind, we invite you to celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at one of our Christmas Masses Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th December: ... 5.30pm - Christmas Family Mass 7.30pm - Christmas Vigil Mass 11.30pm - Midnight Mass Christmas Day Friday 25th December: 8.30am - Christmas Morning Mass Due to Covid regulations we will have to limit numbers so we are asking you to book online at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-christmas-masses-ticke Please contact the Parish Office on 3398 1154 or [email protected] if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you!

03.01.2022 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time All songs used with permission under OneLicense #A-642104

03.01.2022 Message from St Vincent de Paul, Camp Hill: We are very thankful for your monetary and voucher donations towards our Christmas Appeal, as well as the food contributions prior to this appeal. PLEASE NOTE: Monday 21st December is the final day of our Christmas Appeal. ... If you haven't had a chance to donate yet there is still time this weekend. We are gratefully accepting single store gift vouchers from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Kmart, or Best & Less. If you prefer to donate cash or cheque, then please place in an envelope in the box clearly marked with SVDP Christmas Appeal, your name and address. Alternatively a donation can be made by direct transfer to our bank account: BSB: 064786 A/C no: 100026595. If you donate this way and would like a receipt, please email the parish office with name, address and amount given. Wishing you all the blessings of a happy and holy Christmas from St Thomas's St Vincent de Paul Conference

02.01.2022 This week - after an unexpected interruption earlier in the year - Sr Analissa finally celebrated the 25th anniversary of professing her religious vows. The celebrations were not as originally planned but still a memorable way to mark the occasion. It started with a special Parish morning tea after mass last Sunday where friends from the parish gathered to celebrate and give thanks for her service. We also celebrated Sr Belen who is marking 50 years since joining the conve...nt. On Tuesday, Bishop Oudeman celebrated a special mass in our church on the Solemnity of the Holy Conception. This was followed by a beautiful (& plentiful!) lunch in the parish hall. Thanks to Sr Analissa and Sr Salvacion for hosting a great event and thanks to our wonderful parishioners who are always happy to help out. Sr Analissa was joined by friends from near and far including a number of priests and brothers - Fr Peter Casey and Fr Tom Zaranski among them. Congratulations Sr Analissa! We thank you for your faithful service, your kindness, generosity and calm nature. We wish you every blessing on your Silver Jubilee and always.

01.01.2022 This week the children at St Thomas' school have been busily preparing to celebrate the dads, granddads and father figures in their life. We love to see what their dads mean to them. And what a great looking bunch of dads they must be at St Thomas!