11th October 2026 | Bulletin Notices
Our month-long journey with the Shine a Light initiative continues throughout October as we focus on fostering a parish culture centred on safety, mutual respect, and heartfelt care. You can learn more at: www.cdsale.org.au/sal
This week’s theme, "Enlighten the Light of Our Hearts," connects with the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. The gospel reminds us that everyone is called to the feast—to be welcomed with honour, dignity, and genuine kindness. When we allow God’s light to enlighten our hearts, we are moved to recognise the value of every person and ensure that each home and gathering within our community is a place where all feel safe, cherished, and supported.
For resources visit: https://www.cdsale.org.au/salwr
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
OCTOBER: For mental health ministry
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of life,
You know the innermost depths of our hearts—
the light and shadows within us,
the silent wounds that sometimes no one sees.
Today we bring before you our brothers and sisters
who struggle with challenges to their mental health,
who suffer in solitude with anxiety, depression, or any other mental illness.
You call them by name, with tenderness,
and in You they find dignity and hope.
Forgive us for the times we have looked the other way,
feeding the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
May your Church be an open house,
a safe space where everyone has a place—
a community that accompanies and never excludes,
that listens without judging and draws near without fear.
We pray to you, Lord, for those who care:
professionals, family members, volunteers—
men and women who, with patience and love,
build bridges of understanding and comfort.
Give them strength and compassion to sustain others.
Send your Spirit upon us,
that we may learn to welcome and integrate care for mental health
into the life and ministry of our communities and of the whole Church,
and thus become a living sign of your mercy,
which never abandons and always restores.
Amen.
Women from across the diocese are invited to gather for an evening dinner and talk celebrating the strength, resilience, and expanding horizons of women in the mission of the Catholic Church.
Guest speaker Dr. Kim Daniels—Director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University and member of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication—will share insights on leadership, faith, and renewal.
Every ritual in the Mass has a purpose. Join us to explore what we do and why we do it—from the Sign of the Cross to the Final Blessing—so we can listen, respond, and be transformed by God’s presence.
Choose a Session:
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Join the Catholic Parish of Yarram in celebrating 175 years of Catholic life across Gippsland. Bishop Greg Bennet will join Fr Darren Howie and diocesan clergy to celebrate a special Anniversary Mass at 11:00 am on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Commercial Road, Yarram.
Following Mass, all are welcome in the St Mary MacKillop Hall for light refreshments, a brief local history talk, an exhibition of historical memorabilia, and school tours.
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suebenc57@gmail.com with any dietary requirements.Join the annual peaceful walk through Melbourne to mark the 18th anniversary and advocate for the unborn.
Signs will be provided on the day. To ensure a peaceful, family-friendly environment with police presence, please leave loudspeakers, horns, and noisemakers at home.
Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required for individuals, families, and groups. Reserve tickets at trybooking.com/events/landing/1626138 or find more details at marchforthebabies.com.
“A prayer today… A shepherd tomorrow…”
Come and spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life across our diocese.
Upcoming Dates (2026):
More dates across the diocese to follow. All are warmly welcome to join us in prayer!
Join Catholic Theological College (University of Divinity) for the annual Knox Public Lecture, presented by the Most Reverend Patrick O'Regan DD, Archbishop of Adelaide.
Archbishop O'Regan, a delegate to both assemblies of the global Synod on Synodality (2023–2024) and leader of the 2026 Synod of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, will explore synodality from both international and local perspectives. The evening will also feature a conversation with Bishop Martin Ashe and Ms Cathy Jenkins.
Bookings & Enquiries:
Register online at ctc.edu.au/news-and-events/knox-public-lecture or call +61 3 9412 3333.
The Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC) Children’s Choir invites parish and Catholic school children’s choirs across the Diocese of Sale to an evening of music, faith, and celebration.
Sound equipment (PA and up to eight microphones) will be provided. Performance allocations and arrival details will follow once group numbers are finalised.
To register your Expression of Interest and find complete event details, please visit the diocesan website: tinyurl.com/28946dzu
We hope this will be a joyful opportunity for our young singers to come together in faith, celebrate the gift of music, and encourage one another through song. We look forward to hearing from interested parishes and schools across the Diocese.
Kind regards,
Martina & Clyde
All youth and young adults aged 13 to 30 are warmly invited to the upcoming LAMP Youth Festival, themed "Faith in Action: Change Starts with You." Join us for a full day of games, dance, food, Adoration, Reconciliation, and Mass.
In the lead-up to Social Justice Sunday, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has released its latest Social Justice Statement, Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division. The bishops call on all faithful to help foster a more cohesive and peaceful Australia by cultivating a "culture of encounter"—choosing forgiveness over enmity, hospitality over isolation, and active listening across differences.
To read the full statement, access resources, and watch the launch recording, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yc3m9d2v
The Australian Catholic Bishops are funding a study into the experience of married Catholics.
The results will help inform the development of pastoral responses and resources.
If you married in the last 10 years and at least one spouse is Catholic, they'd love to hear from you.
Can you provide valuable insights to their work by completing this short survey about your marriage?
All your answers are anonymous and confidential, and you can contact the researchers directly if you have any questions.
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