WelcomeWelcome to Our Lady of the Valley Parish. We are located in the South-West region of the Archdiocese of Brisbane around the townships of Forest Hill, Gatton, Glenore Grove and Laidley. 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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SACRAMENTAL JOURNEYCongratulations to the 22 candidates who recently received First Holy Communion. It has been a busy few months with both Confirmation and First Communion. Thank you to Nelia and Cheryl for preparing the children for Confirmation, and thank you to Clare and Catherine for the First Holy Communion preparation. May the love of God touch their hearts every day!
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SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL WOMEN'S RETREAT 2023
Thank you to the lovely ladies who took a day out of their hectic schedules to make their relationship with God an ansolute priority. The day was filled with fun, faith, food and the formation of new friendships. AMAZING GRACE ROAD TRIP 2022
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PRAY THE ROSARY
Come gather with us to pray the Rosary at 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon at St Joseph's Forest Hill and 8:30am on Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Church Gatton. A VOCATION VIEW:
Have you discovered yet that there is more to life than what only material things have to offer? We live in the Spirit. Only in the Lord can we find lasting peace. Speak the Good News! To talk to someone about your vocation, contact the Vocation Centre: 1300 133 544 vocation@bne.catholic.net.au www.vocationbrisbane.com |
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. 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. |
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH
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