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Inspired by our faith in Jesus, we pray, listen, and welcome all as we reach out in service to transform the world.

The Parish pastoral Committee met on 3rd July and covered several matters including:

1. The response to the call for new PPC members. The outcomes of the nomination process will be announced shortly. Retiring member Brendan Gibson was thanked for his extensive contribution as co-chair.
2. The benefit of having additional sources of live music for some occasions like multicultural Masses or youth-focused celebrations.
3. The positive engagement between parish and the schools was acknowledged, in particular the beautiful Confirmation on 2 July.
4. Given limited response from parishioners, planning for a Parish Lament and Healing ceremony in the Safeguarding Sunday week will be progressed with the Liturgy Committee and the one volunteer.
5. Sarah Lowe will convene the Parish Website Development Group to finalise requirements.
6. The design for a new Parish Sign at each site was approved. Each sign will match the colour of the existing school sign at each site (as the Parish does not have a specific colour design). To avoid clutter and the need to update regularly, the wording will be minimal: the name of the church and Parish, a welcome, office phone number and website name.

The Season of Creation is the annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action for our common home. It is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. 

The Season of Creation begins on September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.

The theme for Season of Creation this year is “To hope and act with Creation”, and the symbol is “The firstfruits of hope”, inspired by Romans 8:19-25.

Amid the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, many are beginning to despair and suffer from eco-anxiety. As people of faith we are called to lift the hope inspired by our faith, the hope of the resurrection. This is a hope embodied in concrete actions of prayer and preaching, service and solidarity.

Pope Francis’ Message for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for Creation can be found at

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/cura-creato/documents/20240627-messaggio-giornata-curacreato.html

Some events

·         Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality Australia (JISA) are offering a weekly contemplation to your inbox. Register to receive them at

https://book.venue.life/pch/register/2024-season-of-creation-contemplations

·         Catholic Earthcare’s Season of Creation Convocation 12 - 14 September will inspire with online presentations, workshops, discussions and spiritual experiences. The Archdiocesan hub at Marist College on Saturday 14^th is also available on-line. For more information see

https://www.caritas.org.au/soc-convocation

Baptisms are celebrated regularly in the parish. 

If you would like to have your child Baptised, please complete the Baptism Details Form which can be found on the "application forms''  tab on the left of the screen. You will also find an introductory letter from Fr. Simon. Baptisms are celebrated at the following times in the parish:

2nd Sunday of the month at 11:30am, St. Matthew's Church, Page

4th Sunday of the month at 11:30am, St. Vincent's Church, Aranda

Women's Prayer/Sharing Groups

If you are looking for an avenue of prayer and sharing the faith journey with a group of friends online or face to face then contact us: calltoconnect.ministry@gmail.com

"Call to Connect" catholic women’s' ministry can help you with free Starter Kits. More information here available at https://womenstaskforceacg.wordpress.com/womens-prayer-groups/