NEW PARISH MISSION TEAMS

The new Parish Leadership Team has already held its first meeting with the next meeting planned for Thursday 18 April commencing 6pm at St Mary's, Ingham Road, West End.

The first meeting of the new Parish Mission Finance Council was held on Tuesday 9 April.

The postponed first meeting of the Parish Mission Council is planned for Tuesday evening 23 April. 

The three Councils are key to future energy and new ideas for the Parish.  Each of these three meetings are Formation meeting with the members taken through a sense of where they see the future of the Parish Spiritually, Pastorally and Financially.  There is encouragement for members to share thoughts and decisions with parishioners in each community and to be available for those conversations.  This is an opportunity to move forward with new ideas.

CATHEDRAL PARISH INVITES YOUNG MEN

Cathedral Parish invites young men who are interested in discovering more about the priesthood to contact Father Rod Ward.  An information session is being organised.

Sacred Heart Cathedral RCIA Program

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process develop by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism above the age of infant baptism.  For more details ring the Parish Office or Fr Rod Ward.

The next RCIA program will commence in November 2023 with the first session on Monday evening 6 November.  This program is designed for adults wishing to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church with Baptism (if required), Confirmation and First Eucharist.  Please contact the Cathedral Parish Office to enroll or for more information.

PARISH YOUTH GROUPS

Cathedral Parish is keen to get our Youth Group moving.  Any who are interested in participating or leading are invited to contact the Parish Office or Father Rod.  In the past, parishes have had sporting teams enter into local competitions and this is something we would support with resources.

PARISH ADMINISTRATION / OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office, 28 Ingham Road, West End is open from Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pm.  For all enquiries and bookings for St Mary's Church, West End, please contact 4771 4461 or email: cathedralparish@tsv.catholic.org.au

CATHEDRAL PARISH YOUNG MEN'S AND YOUNG WOMEN'S GROUPS:

Cathedral Parish wishes to pursue the setting up of Young Men's and Young Women's Groups.  The preferred ages would be between 18 and 35 years to allow for ease of common interests.  Groups from ages 14 to 17 could also be formed.  A range of activities from social to sport to faith formation will be considered.  The Parish invites interested persons to contact the Parish Office or Father Rod.

VISITATION GROUP

Cathedral Parish is planning to develop a Visitation Group where a parishioner agrees to visit one or more parishioners who may be house bound, on a regular basis. Some already take communion to those who have difficulty in physically coming to church.  Could you please advise the Parish Office or Father Rod if you are willing to be part of this Group.

PARISH FAMILY GROUP PROGRAM

Cathedral Parish is also planning to set up a Parish Family Group Program which will be aligned with the Passionist Family Group Program.  The program plans activities which include all age groups with a balance og ages in each group.  This program has been very successful in other parts of Australia and facilitates families coming together in a range of activities, always within a faith setting.  We invite families who are interested to please advise the Parish Office so that we can keep them informed of progress.  Leaders from Brisbane are willing to help and assist with the provision of resources.

Facebook Page

Cathedral Parish runs a Facebook page.  We plan to place details of Parish events including what we plan for Youth Groups on that page.  Parish announcements should also be available on that page.

Weddings

Times available for bookings for weddings within the parish have been extended.  Weddings ordinarily have been booked for 3pm on a Saturday.  The Cathedral parish will now make times available for weddings on a Saturday, 1pm and 3pm.  Weddings can also be booked on a Friday after 2pm.  Priests will be made available from the Cathedral parish to conduct these weddings.  Couples are welcome to invite priests from other parishes to conduct their weddings if they so wish.

Musicians are the responsibility of the couple.  Information on marriage preparation is available from the Cathedral parish secretary.

• Please note that confetti, rice, flower petals or similar substances are not permitted in the Cathedral, St Mary's, St Francis Xavier, St Patrick's and St Joan of Arc buildings or grounds.

Baptisms

Baptisms in the Cathedral parish can be arranged by contacting the Cathedral parish office.  It is a requirement for the baptism of their first baby of this diocese that baptism preparation be undertaken by the parents of the child being baptised.

"Baptisms are held every Sunday in Sacred Heart Cathedral at 11.45am and 10am in St Mary's Church, West End every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month.  Baptism Preparation are held at the Cathedral Parish Office, 28 Ingham Road West End on a Tuesday or Thursday at 3pm.

Funerals

Funerals to be held in the Cathedral parish can be arranged through the Funeral Directors in consultation with the Administrator and parish office.

General Information

Bookings

• All bookings for the Cathedral are to be made through the Cathedral Parish Office, West End.
• For all information about the Cathedral, please contact the Cathedral Parish Office, West End on 4771 4461.
• Bookings for weddings and baptisms will be confirmed after arrangements have been made with the presiding priest/pastoral leader, and on receipt of the booking fee. Funerals will be arranged with Funeral Directors in consultation with the Administrator and the Coordinator.

Costs and Use of St Mary's

All costs for the use of St Mary's are available upon request, by contacting the Cathedral Parish Office 4771 4461.