GOOD SHEPHERD APPEAL
Last weekend was the Good Shepherd Appeal, there are still envelopes at the back of the Church if you wish to donate. Or you can give via the website: www.cgcatholic.org.au/goodshep.
CONFIRMATION
Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they prepare for the reception of Confirmation in June.
PARISH OFFICE
Will be closed on Tuesday 17th May as Debbie will be on a Secretary training day.
DONATIONS NEEDED
As part of this year's Winter Appeal the St Vincent de Paul Society is asking for donations of blankets and warm clothing (such as socks, gloves and beanies). These items can be left in the marked box at the front of the church. The Society will arrange for them to be distributed to homeless people sleeping rough across Canberra.
VOLUNTEERS
Anyone interested in joining a roster for providing a meal (or two) for Fr Martins on the weekend, please give your name and contact number/ email to Irene Daly
0402 098 731 Idaly49@bigpond.com. The roster would probably run from mid-May till end November, so chances are, we’d only get one/two turns. Thank you 😊
RIGHT TO LIFE DINNER
Archbishop Prowse will address a Celebration Dinner of the ACT Right to Life Assn. at Sthn Cross Club Woden, Wednesday 1 June. All welcome. Please book online at
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dinner-to-celebrate-50-years-of-the-act-rtl-association-inc-tickets-329248088897te-50-years-of-the-act-rtl-association-inc-tickets-329248088897 or Ring Bev 0418 718 713.
2022 VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
The theme of this year’s Winter Appeal is ‘Making it Stop’, focusing on the importance of providing safety to families and individuals fleeing domestic violence.
As we enter this winter in the shadow of coronavirus, your commitment to helping those experiencing disadvantage, poverty, loneliness and homelessness is still very much needed and appreciated
If you are able to make a contribution, please do so by visiting www.vinnies.org.au or calling 131812 or using the Tap and Go machine which will be available at all masses. Envelopes will also be available.
Please help us to help others. Thank you and God bless you all.
LAUDATO SI’
The Archdiocese is to mark Laudato Si’ week in mid to late May, including at Mass in St Christopher’s Cathedral at 10.45 am for 11 am on Sunday 22 May. All are welcome to help celebrate God’s creation. The Archdiocese is starting to develop and to encourage plans of action on Care for our Common Home.”
PARENTS AND BUBS ALPHA
Do you want to grow further in your faith? Do you want to meet other local parents? Then why not give Alpha a try. Please join us at Holy Rosary Watson, 10am Friday mornings from 6 May for coffee and croissants as we explore the person and message of Jesus Christ. Babies and toddlers welcome. For more information contact Emily on emilykathrynhall@gmail.com
Archdiocesan Protocols COVID-19 NSW & ACT Parishes
Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions by NSW and ACT Governments
1. Density Limits are terminated: a. Please ensure all pews in Churches are now available.
b. Please ensure all signage on floors, indicating social distancing, is removed.
2. Check-In is terminated.
3. Masks are no longer mandatory for liturgical and parochial gatherings (beginning Friday 25 February 2022).
4. Masks are still required for hospital visitation, aged care visitation, home visitation to the sick, and some school settings (check with primary and high schools).
5. Choirs and singing recommence.
6. Reception of Holy Communion:
a. Sacred Host only, not the Precious Blood (to be reviewed in the coming months after feedback is received).
b. Communion in the hand and on the tongue (re-instated).
7. Holy Water fonts can be used.
COLLECTIONS
Tap and Go Machine next to the Collection Box to give people an opportunity to donate, should they wish to do so, when they aren’t carrying cash.
The amount is set at $15.00 of which $10.00 will go to the parish and $5 to the support of the clergy.
First (Priests Wages)
Second (Running Parish)
FIRST COLLECTION:
Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: Central Presbytery Fund
BSB No: 062-786
Account No: 000029248
Reference: Parish: St Thomas Aquinas Charnwood.
SECOND COLLECTION:
Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: St Thomas Aquinas Parish Charnwood
BSB: No: 062-786
Account No: 14877
Reference: Surname and envelop number (e.g. ‘Jones 251’). Ensure it is recorded and receipted properly and accurately.
Last weekend was the Good Shepherd Appeal, there are still envelopes at the back of the Church if you wish to donate. Or you can give via the website: www.cgcatholic.org.au/goodshep.
CONFIRMATION
Please keep the children and their families in your prayers as they prepare for the reception of Confirmation in June.
PARISH OFFICE
Will be closed on Tuesday 17th May as Debbie will be on a Secretary training day.
DONATIONS NEEDED
As part of this year's Winter Appeal the St Vincent de Paul Society is asking for donations of blankets and warm clothing (such as socks, gloves and beanies). These items can be left in the marked box at the front of the church. The Society will arrange for them to be distributed to homeless people sleeping rough across Canberra.
VOLUNTEERS
Anyone interested in joining a roster for providing a meal (or two) for Fr Martins on the weekend, please give your name and contact number/ email to Irene Daly
0402 098 731 Idaly49@bigpond.com. The roster would probably run from mid-May till end November, so chances are, we’d only get one/two turns. Thank you 😊
RIGHT TO LIFE DINNER
Archbishop Prowse will address a Celebration Dinner of the ACT Right to Life Assn. at Sthn Cross Club Woden, Wednesday 1 June. All welcome. Please book online at
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dinner-to-celebrate-50-years-of-the-act-rtl-association-inc-tickets-329248088897te-50-years-of-the-act-rtl-association-inc-tickets-329248088897 or Ring Bev 0418 718 713.
2022 VINNIES WINTER APPEAL
The theme of this year’s Winter Appeal is ‘Making it Stop’, focusing on the importance of providing safety to families and individuals fleeing domestic violence.
As we enter this winter in the shadow of coronavirus, your commitment to helping those experiencing disadvantage, poverty, loneliness and homelessness is still very much needed and appreciated
If you are able to make a contribution, please do so by visiting www.vinnies.org.au or calling 131812 or using the Tap and Go machine which will be available at all masses. Envelopes will also be available.
Please help us to help others. Thank you and God bless you all.
LAUDATO SI’
The Archdiocese is to mark Laudato Si’ week in mid to late May, including at Mass in St Christopher’s Cathedral at 10.45 am for 11 am on Sunday 22 May. All are welcome to help celebrate God’s creation. The Archdiocese is starting to develop and to encourage plans of action on Care for our Common Home.”
PARENTS AND BUBS ALPHA
Do you want to grow further in your faith? Do you want to meet other local parents? Then why not give Alpha a try. Please join us at Holy Rosary Watson, 10am Friday mornings from 6 May for coffee and croissants as we explore the person and message of Jesus Christ. Babies and toddlers welcome. For more information contact Emily on emilykathrynhall@gmail.com
Archdiocesan Protocols COVID-19 NSW & ACT Parishes
Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions by NSW and ACT Governments
1. Density Limits are terminated: a. Please ensure all pews in Churches are now available.
b. Please ensure all signage on floors, indicating social distancing, is removed.
2. Check-In is terminated.
3. Masks are no longer mandatory for liturgical and parochial gatherings (beginning Friday 25 February 2022).
4. Masks are still required for hospital visitation, aged care visitation, home visitation to the sick, and some school settings (check with primary and high schools).
5. Choirs and singing recommence.
6. Reception of Holy Communion:
a. Sacred Host only, not the Precious Blood (to be reviewed in the coming months after feedback is received).
b. Communion in the hand and on the tongue (re-instated).
7. Holy Water fonts can be used.
COLLECTIONS
Tap and Go Machine next to the Collection Box to give people an opportunity to donate, should they wish to do so, when they aren’t carrying cash.
The amount is set at $15.00 of which $10.00 will go to the parish and $5 to the support of the clergy.
First (Priests Wages)
Second (Running Parish)
- No more collection bags at Mass
- Coins can no longer be accepted
- Direct Debiting is preferred details are
FIRST COLLECTION:
Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: Central Presbytery Fund
BSB No: 062-786
Account No: 000029248
Reference: Parish: St Thomas Aquinas Charnwood.
SECOND COLLECTION:
Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: St Thomas Aquinas Parish Charnwood
BSB: No: 062-786
Account No: 14877
Reference: Surname and envelop number (e.g. ‘Jones 251’). Ensure it is recorded and receipted properly and accurately.
