22ND FEB SUNDAY 9:00 AM MASS

For children with incurable diseases : Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

Invites you to their monthly Eucharistic Adoration Mass to be celebrated by Fr Nathan on Saturday, February 14th at 11am. Relax in the peaceful surroundings of 200 acres. Stay for lunch. Meet new people and go home refreshed! Enquiries: Mary 0438 054 199

PARISH MASSES ARE THE FOLLOWING: 9:00AM - OUR LADY OF THE BAY CHURCH, WITH ST MARY MACKILLOP PRIMARY SCHOOL 6:00PM - ST. JOSEPHS CHURCH

CATECHUMENATES Emma Colombera Romain Goimard Noah Staines Sandra McDonald Alice Le Alexander Forrest CANDIDATES Jo Wilson Brooke Sewbalak Let us keep them in our prayers as they continue their RCIA process, a journey towards faith.

Thursday, 12th Feb. Let us pray for all our students ,teachers and staff as they commence the school year 2026.

12TH FEB, THURS, 6PM OLB CENTRE

Snippet from the Final Document: Part I - The Heart of Synodality 74. Frequently, during the synodal process, the Bishops, Priests and Deacons were thanked for the joy, commitment and dedication with which they carry out their service. Often mentioned, in addition, were the very real difficulties encountered by pastors in their ministry. These mainly concerned a sense of isolation and loneliness, as well as the feeling of being overwhelmed by the expectation that they are req

Our 6 Catechumens and 2 Candidates with their sponsors will be attending the Rites of Election in St. Patrick's Cathedral on the 22nd of February, 2026; 10 am Mass.

- GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS * Receiving from the cup is optional. The full grace of the Sacrament is received even under one kind. * If you have colds or are unwell, please refrain from having communion of the chalice. * We, as communicants, have the pastoral care for the well being of our ministers. • APPROACH THE MINISTER: As you approach the minister of the chalice, they will hold the cup and say, "The Blood of Christ". You respond with a clear " Amen". • TAKE THE CHALIC

Have you watched the TV shows about building or renovating? Often priority is given to letting in as much light as possible to illuminate dark spaces. Sometimes its almost as if the beauty of the outside comes inside. The result not only creates a beautiful space within, but the house looks appealing to the passerby too. It's all about sharing the light. Today Isiah is responding to the peoples complaint that God did not seem to be noticing their fasting and penance. Isiah

Come, eat and have a chat with other ‘Holy Romans’ on Thursday, 12 February, at 8.30am @ ’The Good Egg Café on Albert Street.

FR JESS WISHING HAPPY RETIREMENT TO YOU, TRISH: Thank you for being the heart of our Parish Office for so many years. Your patience, wisdom and unwavering dedication have touched us all. We are so grateful for your office ministry. Thank you for your faithful service to our Lord and our parish family. Indeed, it is a great witness of your love for God and this parish community. The strength and grace you brought to your role made our parish a true home for so many. On behalf

The first PPC meeting will be on the 11th of Feb Wednesday, 5:00PM. Due to city nightworks in the city centre, we will hold the meeting at OLB Community Centre.