Our Vision Statement
Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish is a safe community of love, who believes in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives, and forms disciples who bring people to Jesus.
As a disciple that belongs to our community I commit to grow by worshipping, learning, connecting, serving, giving and making disciples.
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The Ascension of the Lord
“I am praying for them…”JOHN 17:9
Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the foundation of Stewardship. Prayer is always the first best option in any situation - not just our last resort. Pray for friends and family, and especially for those that don’t treat you very well. Pray to give praise, to thank, and to ask God for help .Pray to see what God wants you to do with the gifts He has given you. Teach others how to pray. It has been said that teaching someone how to pray is the best gift you can give someone.
(Accessed on 18 May 2023 from www.archstl.org/aboutstewardship/bulletin-inserts/weekly-bible-reflections)
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Join Our Lady of the Southern Cross Catholic Parish staff team and make a positive impact in our community! We are currently seeking two people to fill vital positions within our Parish. If you are passionate about your faith, serving others and would like to be part of a welcoming and supportive team, we invite you to apply for the Parish Manager and Evangelisation and Pastoral Associate roles.
To find out more about these exciting opportunities, please reach out to Fr Baiyi Gong at pp.springfield@bne.catholic.net.au. Applications close on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
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The parish started the practice of communion from the chalice. Those unwell should refrain from the chalice or receiving communion on the tongue.
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On June 11, the Feast of Corpus Christi, join with over 4000 other Catholics making a public testimony of faith by walking in a Eucharistic procession through the streets of Brisbane city. It will be a colourful display as groups gather from all across the Archdiocese of Brisbane to represent their parish or cultural community. Please get in touch with Gloria on 0407 652 633 if you want to join the procession and represent our parish.
The Corpus Christi Procession will start and end at the Cathedral of St Stephen and feature prayers, rosary, hymns and Benediction with proceedings led by Archbishop Mark Coleridge. For more info, head to
https://www.corpuschristibrisbane.com/
A Petition Book will be placed at the back of the church for recording prayer intentions. During the celebration, representatives from our parish will be invited to bring this book forward to the feet of our Lord.
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As we approach Pentecost Sunday on 28 May, we encourage all parishioners to celebrate the birthday of the Church by wearing something red at each of our weekend Mass services. It could be your top, a dress, shirt, scarf or even the whole ensemble. Whatever item or shade of red you wear, it will surely be a profound sign of the Holy Spirit’s vibrant presence in our parish.
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Archbishop Mark has recently published a document entitled "With Lamps Ablaze: Apostolic Priorities for the Archdiocese of Brisbane from 2023" which outlines seven priorities for the Archdiocese. Here is the sixth priority, "Implementing Integral Ecology". To read the full document, visit tinyurl.com/lampsablaze
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Could RCIA be your next step?
Has your love story with God begun? Have you asked God, “Who are you? What do you want from me? What about your church?” or “Please Show me what’s next!” If this is you? then RCIA is your next step and it’s coming soon. Click here for more information about the RCIA journey and to register.
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Every week Fr Baiyi invites us to learn and commit to memory a biblical quote from the Sunday’s Gospel reading. This is a beautiful way to get to know the Bible better and to share our faith with others.
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A VOCATION VIEW:
Through His death, resurrection and ascension, Christ showed us the path to eternal life. Know that the Lord is with you always, through your struggles and triumphs, and that he will hear your prayers.
To talk to someone about your vocation, contact Vocation Brisbane: 1300 133 544
vocation@bne.catholic.net.au or vocationbrisbane.com
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 Continue supporting the poor and disadvantaged. Please bring your containers and place them in the bins outside the church, or use our Scheme ID number (C10063619) at any of the deposit sites around Queensland when you drop your bottles off.
Collected last two weeks = $240.1 (2,401 containers)
Total raised so far = $3,808.50 | Total containers so far = 38,085
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Last week's giving: $5,927.55
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support.
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St Vincent de Paul Conference Appeal
Each Mass time, a basket will be placed at the doorway to receive non-perishable items, e.g. pasta, rice, sugar, long life milk, flour, etc. to help those families in need. Thank you for your on-going support. Vicky Hutchinson, President
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You are invited to the upcoming Christian Life Program (CLP), a series of talks on the truths of Christianity, and living a Spirit-filled Christian life. Developed to instill Christ-centered values within Christian marriages, the CLP has two basic purposes: evangelism and spiritual renewal of Christian family life and also that of the Church. The program is totally free and starts from Sun May 21-July 9, 1pm at St. Augustine's College.
No matter your family circumstance, if you feel Christ is calling you to experience His renewal in your life and family, this program might just be for you.
Couples for Christ (CFC) is a family ministry that has been granted official recognition by the Catholic Church.
Please click this link to register your interest https://tinyurl.com/clpcfc2023
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How to contact us
If you need to contact Fr Baiyi as a matter of urgency or emergency after hours or on the weekend, please call 0415 872 663. His email is pp.springfield@bne.catholic.net.au. In other circumstances, please contact the parish office at 3324 3900 email: springfield@bne.catholic.net.au.
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