A gentle reminder that the toilet keys for St. Jo’s are kept in the Ned Kenny Centre. Please use the side sacristy to use the toilet.

Couples in their first 10 years of marriage are asked to contribute their valuable insights to a professional survey being funded by the Australian Catholic Bishops. All answers are anonymous and confidential, and participants can contact the researchers directly with any questions via the survey link at https://thepmrc.org/survey

Quiet Day continuing our Contemplative Practices programme next Tuesday 15th September 9.30 to midday and beyond if desired. Spring in Kirup, beautiful. Contact Deborah 0419939864 for more info.

God of compassion, you know each of us by name and hold every child close to your heart. Your love is patient and kind, not jealous or boastful, not rude or self-seeking; it bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things and it always protects. Today we renew our commitment to safeguarding in our parish: to listen when someone finds the courage to speak, to act without delay when there is a concern, to tell the truth even when it costs us, to never to confuse mercy w

Safe childbirth shouldn't depend on luck. But in Papua New Guinea, many women still face pregnancy and childbirth without access tothe care, equipment and support they need. Health centres are often under-resourced, and distance, cost and extreme weather can make reaching care a challenge. By supporting Caritas Australia’s Women for the World appeal, you can help upgrade rural health centres, giving women a safer chance to bring new life into the world. Your gift today can he

Will be on 14th – 18th of September. Let us pray for all priests/ deacons with the Bishop as they gather together on a week retreat in Safety Bay. There will be no masses during that week.

All priests of the Diocese wish to thank those who contributed most generously to the annual Priests’ Welfare Foundation “Father’s Day” Appeal. Your donation is gratefully appreciated. Donations can be made at any time using the Donation Envelopes at the back of the Church and placing these in the collection basket or sending them directly to the Foundation. Receipts for claiming Tax Deductions will be forwarded to your nominated address as soon as possible.

Let us pray for all the children of the parish who will be receiving the sacrament of reconciliation on the 8th September, Tuesday, 6pm at OLB Church.

Heavenly Father, We thank you for the gift of fathers in our lives. Bless all fathers with wisdom patience, strength and love, so that they may guide and care for their families with kindness and faith. Bless those who are fathers, those who are expecting to become fathers, and those who have been like fathers to us through their love and support. We remember with gratitude the fathers who have gone before us. May they rest in Your eternal peace. Lord, bless our fathers and

10 SEPTEMBER, THURS, 6PM NED KENNY CENTER

St Mary MacKillop College is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships for students entering Years 9 and 11 in 2027. The scholarships recognise students who demonstrate strong academic ability, a commitment to learning and the potential to make a positive contribution to College life. Full tuition fee scholarships are available to eligible students, including current MacKillop students and students considering joining the College. Applications are open to students currently in Y

The Parish Income Statement Report from the Parish Finance Council is now available. We sincerely thank all our parishioners for your continued generosity and faithful support of our parish. Your contributions help us continue our mission and support the life of our parish community. Thank you for your generosity and support!

on 9th September, Wednesday, 5pm in Ned Kenny Centre

You created every person in your image and call us to live as one human family. In a world marked by division, fear and misunder- standing, fill our hearts with the self-giving love of Christ. Teach us to see one another not as strangers or opponents, but as sisters and broth- ers, worthy of dignity, respect and compassion. Give us the courage to build bridges where there is distrust, to seek encounter where there is separa- tion, and to work for justice with humility and mer