ALL SOULS CHAPEL:  The Book of Life has been placed in the chapel with deceased Archbishops, Bishops and Administrators’ names written beautifully. You are welcome to have the names of your departed family members or friends inscribed therein. Once we have the names in the book we will start praying for them on a regular basis at the Cathedral. Those who would like to put their deceased family or friends’ names may contact the Parish office with the necessary details. There will be a fee charged for the names to be inscribed in the book.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION   Classes have commenced for the children at the Parish School of Religion who will be receiving this Sacrament  on Thursday 5 August 2010.  

MYSTAGOGIA—Being people of the Eucharist exploring our faith: Dates for the upcoming meeting of those interested continuing our exploration of faith are as     follows:  August 10 & 31;  September 21.

RCIA:  Are you interested in exploring the Catholic faith, its traditions, practices   and beliefs? If so, contact the Parish office on 62959555 for more details.

New Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Our current PPC members’ term has finished. Currently the  parish is looking for new members to lead the growth of St. Christopher’s Cathedral parish as a welcoming community of worship, spiritual richness and service. The PPC’s vocation and mission is the vocation and mission of the Church. It is one of service. The PPC is an advisory body. It is unique because it tries to serve the Church and the world. As we have seen, lay people fulfill their vocation in the world – in their marriages, work, family, social activities, etc. However, a few lay people – especially the PPC – are needed so that the Church can minister to the needs of the faithful. The PPC are united to the Priests of the parish to form a unified Body that attempts both to serve the needs of parishioners (i.e., service to the Church) and to spread the Gospel to the world (i.e., service to the World). The PPC, therefore, has two main focuses: it tries to build up the parish in love and it tries to reach out – as do all lay people – to those who are part of the flock but have drifted. I invite parishioners preferably those living inside the suburbs belonging to the Cathedral parish to join the team. Those who wish to join may nominate their names through the Parish Office or me at 0408 267 777/ email  francise@cg.cathoic.org.au      

TRANSPORT TO MASS: If you, or someone you know, need transport to Mass (either temporary of long term) please contact the Parish Office on 6295 9555. We are presently reviewing our current system in response to information received on the Commitment Sheets.

PARKING AT ST PETER CHANEL’S: For the safety of all and the convenience of local residents, and especially with the restrictions created by the building refurbishments, that, other than for off-street parking in Weston Street, we are asking that parishioners park in the blacktop/grassed area at the back of the Church, off Loch Street.  Your cooperation is appreciated.