WelcomeWelcome to the Gatton Laidley Parish. We are located in the South-West region of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. On this site there is information about our parish which we hope you will find interesting, informative and a convenient source of information about our parish life and community.
If you are new to the Parish we invite you to fill in the Parish Census form (available from the Forms & Downloads section) so we may extend a personal welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Office if you have any questions or would like to find out more about the Parish. |
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Sacramental Journey 2020
Expressions of Interest are now open for children to participate in the journey for 2020 to receive Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation. Forms are due back to the Parish Office no later than 26th February 2020. Registrations need to be submitted for each sacrament; however if previously provided, Birth and Baptism Certificates do not need to be resubmitted. Download the form here: Sacramental Journey 2020 Time to nominate for Pastoral Council Please consider nominating yourself or someone who you think could be part of this important parish team. The role of the Pastoral Council is to promote understanding of the Church's mission and to encourage people to explore possibilities for living that mission in all aspects of their lives. Nomination forms are available at the churches, or contact Father Noy or the Parish Office. "Be Opened" Lenten Program 2020
Now is the time to register your interest if you would like to lead a group during Lent or would like to participate in one of these small group weekly sessions. Excellent resources are available, and no training is necessary for leaders. Various weekly groups will meet and an updated list will be included in the Parish Newsletter each week. One group will be meeting on Thursday evenings in Laidley at 6pm in the Parish office. Another group will meet on a Wednesday morning after the 8am Mass in Gatton Sophia College Plainland The first Principal for Sophia College will be appointed in the next few months. This is an exciting time for all of our parish families as soon the construction will be underway for the planned opening in 2021. We will share more information whenever it is available, so check back soon. Ministry Training and Refresher Workshops All Extraordinary Ministers, volunteers who take Communion to the Sick and housebound, those who conduct liturgies in the nursing homes and Readers are ALL required to attend one of the upcoming refresher workshops. It is also an opportunity for any new readers or extraordinary ministers to join the roster - please encourage anyone you think may be suitable. 
PRAY THE ROSARY - check newsletter to confirm details
Come gather with us to pray the Rosary every Tuesday afternoon at 4:30pm at St Joseph's Forest Hill and every Wednesday morning at 7:30am in St. Mary's Church Gatton. 
FRIENDSHIP GROUP 17th February
All members of the community are invited to attend a morning tea and enjoy a game of Euchre at the Gatton Community Centre every third Monday commencing at 9am. GAME OF CARDS (BRIDGE) Bridge players gather each Tuesday at 8.45am for a game of cards in the Parish Community Centre, Gatton. New players always welcome. SAFEGUARDING TRAINING and VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION Everyone from Collectors and singers, to readers and gardeners are required to complete some paperwork. If you have not already completed the paperwork, please speak to Father Noy or phone the Parish office on 5465 3131 to make arrangements. Please remember to bring your Proof of ID including one with a photo when completing your paperwork. A VOCATION VIEW: Whom the Lord loves, He disciplines. The best way to lead others through the narrow gate is to be formed and disciplined as a leader. Then you can go through the narrow gate, yourself. Go out to all the world and tell the Good News! To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocation Centre: 1300 133 544 vocation@bne.catholic.net.au ww.vocationbrisbane.com SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR PARISH The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with the intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all. For any complaints and disclosures, please contact STOPline by one of the methods below: 
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