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 2019
Workshops for First Holy Communion children have started. All parents should have received the full schedule by email. If you have not received this, please contact the office urgently as attendance is essential. All families will be meeting with Father Noy over the next few weeks - if you have not been contacted as yet, please call the Parish Office to make a time. We also encourage you to send in photos of the Sacred Space that your child has set up at home - we would love to include them on our website to encourage everyone to do the same. RAFFLE RESULTS - fundraising for new Organ for St Mary's Church Thank you to everyone who supported our Mother's Day raffle. A fantastic result raising $ 5,402.35 to take us over the half way mark in our fundraising! Prize Winners: 1st $500 Accommodation Voucher - 2 bedroom Apt “Cashelmara” Won by Narelle Wilson 2nd $100 Coles Voucher Won by Angela Luck 3rd $100 IGA Voucher Won by Ian Tout 4th $100 Voucher donated by Cottone’s Restaurant/Café/Bar Won by Laurelle Hoffman 5th $100 Voucher donated by Cottone’s Discount Feed Shed Won by Betty Chalmers 6th $100 Woolworths Voucher Won by Laurie Didsman 7th $50 Dinner Voucher donated by Royal Hotel Won by Russell Lyne Booksellers Prize: Won by Noreen Gallagher St Patrick's Laidley - Centenary 2019 It is wonderful to see the whole parish joining in the history research, the recipe gathering and the conversations around special memories of St Patrick's Church. Commemorative green polo shirts are still available - $ 20 per child, and $ 25 per adult. A 25% discount applies for orders of 3 or more shirts. Sunday 26th May is for those are keen to join in a game of Kanga Cricket - if not, just sit and watch, have a BBQ and enjoy the day. Archbishop Mark will be visiting the parish at the end of October, and the Centenary Mass will be held on Sunday 27th October, followed by a lunch and historical display. We are hopeful that past Parish Priest (now Bishop) Michael McCarthy will be able to visit the parish sometime during this centenary year. Keep an eye out for updates in the weekly newsletter. All members of our parish community are invited to be involved so that we can make this a very special year together. 
PRAY THE ROSARY - check newsletter to confirm details
Come gather with us to pray the Rosary every Tuesday afternoon at 4:30pm before Mass at St Joseph's Church Forest Hill, and every Wednesday at 7:30am in St. Mary's Church Gatton. 
FRIENDSHIP GROUP - next gathering 19th May
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 - all forms are NOW OVERDUE 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: The word of God becomes the flesh of God when YOU live it in your life. Believe what you read; live what you believe. Be Christ to one another. To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocation Centre: 1300 133 544 vocation@bne.catholic.net.au ww.vocationbrisbane.com |
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