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
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER - Friday 23rd November
Laidley Cultural Centre commencing at 6pm: Bookings to please be completed by Monday 19th November Table bookings and single ticket sales are still available. Single ticket price is $ 55 each, or $ 500 for a table of 10 guests. This is a fully catered event, so all our wonderful volunteers will have the opportunity to enjoy the night. There will be live music, canapes on arrival, lots of fun auctions, Lucky Door prizes, games and raffles, a delicious two course dinner, photo booth, Bible Trivia, Table Bingo and the major raffle will be drawn. Dress Code: Dressy attire - no jeans please Numbers are strictly limited. Download Booking Form here MAJOR RAFFLE - three prizes valued at over $ 2,500 Special thanks to Derek Pingel of Lockyer Trailers for sponsoring the first prize of a new 7 x 4 tipper trailer, with cage, spare wheel and fully registered - valued $ 2,050 Huge thanks to Kim Duff from Ironic Art for sponsoring the second prize of a Fire Pit with stand and BBQ grill And we appreciate the great generosity of Van Ansem Auto Electrical and Mechanical who have donated the third prize of $ 100 Fuel Voucher Tickets are $ 5 each and available in books of 10 PLUS Special Book Sellers prize of $ 100 cash Drawn at Christmas Celebration Dinner on Friday 23rd November All raffle books to be returned by Monday 19th November please YEAR OF YOUTH CELEBRATION DINNER On Tuesday 20th November, anyone aged between 13 and 30 is invited to attend at: Viet Kitchen 1 William Street, Forest Hill 6:30pm Smart Casual attire preferred A Gold Coin donation would be appreciated towards dinner costs Please RSVP to Parish Office by 13th November Phone 5465 3131 Come and See! ALPHA PROGRAM Come and see if Alpha is part of your faith journey. Sunday 2nd December will be an opportunity to come together for a meal and watch an introductory DVD " Is there more to life than this?" Are you ready to take the next step to explore your faith, to deepen your relationship with Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to lead in sharing the joy of the Gospel? Every Alpha session has a shared meal, a presentation by DVD and then small group discussions. The next Alpha will be starting in early February 2019. 
PRAY THE ROSARY - check newsletter to confirm details
Come gather with us to say 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. 
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. FRIENDSHIP GROUP CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS - Monday 19th November You're invited! This friendly group of people invite every age and denomination - come together for morning tea at 9am in the Gatton Community Centre, followed by a game of cards. Special Christmas lunch @ $ 5 pp and raffle. All welcome. AVAILABLE NOW - GOD'S WORD FOR 2019 Copies are available at all the churches at a discounted rate of $ 10 (RRP $ 16.95) It is designed to help you keep the Word of God close to your heart in your daily life. Extra copies available at the Parish Office ALSO AVAILABLE NOW - LITTLE BLUE BOOKS FOR ADVENT These popular little books bring a wonderful perspective and daily reflection for the season of Advent. Only $ 4 and available at all churches SAFEGUARDING TRAINING and VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION Thank you to everyone who attended the training session in Gatton. Details of other training will be advised when available. 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.There have been new forms issued for Blue Cards and Police Checks, therefore if you haven't returned your paperwork, we will need to issue new forms to you. Please remember to bring your Proof of ID including one with a photo when completing your paperwork. |
PLENARY COUNCIL 2020
Together, we are on a journey of listening to God by listening to one another. All Australians are invited to engage in an open and inclusive process of listening, dialogue and discernment about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia.
Your voice is needed – join in! Speak boldly and with passion, listen with an open and humble heart.
With faith and guided by God’s Holy Spirit, we journey together, toward the future.
Visit the website http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
Together, we are on a journey of listening to God by listening to one another. All Australians are invited to engage in an open and inclusive process of listening, dialogue and discernment about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia.
Your voice is needed – join in! Speak boldly and with passion, listen with an open and humble heart.
With faith and guided by God’s Holy Spirit, we journey together, toward the future.
Visit the website http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
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OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH
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