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Trinity Families Appeal – 2025 Jubilee Year

Trinity Families has been a beacon of hope in our region, providing over $2 million in funding to charities that support families facing hardship. Programs funded include bushfire relief, family counselling, suicide prevention, emergency accommodation, and parenting support.

Bishop Greg urges everyone to support this Jubilee year’s Trinity Families Appeal, emphasizing that this is our own charitable trust—locally based and dedicated to addressing the unique needs of families in Greater Gippsland. As Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to give generously so that families in need can access vital welfare services. Donation envelopes are available in the church for those requiring receipts for taxation purposes. Let us help spread hope in our community. Please give generously.

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Jubilee of Workers – Sunday 25 May at Cowes

The Jubilee of Workers honours the essential contribution of all workers to our society — whether in trades or professions, as employees or volunteers. It also acknowledges St Joseph, the model and patron of all workers.

This special Jubilee celebration will be held at St Mary’s, Cowes, on Sunday 25th May at 9:00am.

All are warmly invited to make a pilgrimage to this celebration as part of their journey through the Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope.

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May is the month of Mary

Mary has a special place in the hearts of the faithful. Join others from around the diocese in a special online gathering as we celebrate Mary’s significance through art, music, song, private reflection, Scripture and prayer. This session is being facilitated by Jane Mitchell and Mike Hansen.

See how specially chosen art pieces enhance our understanding of Mary and her role
Spend some time in personal prayer and quiet meditation
Link your own spiritual response to that of Mary’s ‘Yes’

The session is on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 from 7pm-8.30pm.

Please register at tinyurl.com/45ftdtsu

We look forward to seeing you online.

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As part of St Agatha's Jubilee celebrations you are invited to join us if you are celebrating your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary this year on Saturday 31st May at 11.00am Mass for a special blessing. Please contact the parish office with your details on 03 5996 1985 or email parishoffice@stagathas.org.au

A website to help Catholics celebrate the Jubilee year has been launched

by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Please visit https://pilgrimsofhope.catholic.org.au/

Stay Updated on Diocesan Events!

There are many exciting events happening across our Diocese! Stay informed and up to date by visiting the Diocesan Events Page. It’s a great resource to find details on upcoming celebrations, gatherings, and important dates. Visit: https://www.cdsale.org.au/events

Check in regularly so you don’t miss out!

The Art of the Ask: How your invitation becomes evangelisation. Thursday 8 May 2025 6 PM Online

Overcome the fear of inviting and step out with bold faith by learning practical strategies that make invitation second nature.

Join Michael Harvey, founder of Back to Church Sunday, for a powerful online event that will equip you to break through fear and embrace a culture of invitation. Drawing from decades of experience across 18 countries, Michael will challenge us to rethink evangelization and rediscover the simple, transformational act of inviting. Register at https://divinerenovation.org/events/

THANK YOU!

Caritas Australia would like to express our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support of Project Compassion this Lent.

If you still have your Project Compassion box or donation envelope at home, please return them next week at Mass.

Your generosity is helping to empower the world’s most vulnerable communities, enabling them to overcome challenges and lift themselves out of poverty.

Together, we are creating a better tomorrow, helping vulnerable communities build stronger futures for themselves and empowering them to break free from the cycle of poverty. Thank you for standing with us!

Resources: Australian Catholics Archdiocese of Adelaide

Universal Prayers of Intercession for Sunday Mass

Unversal Prayers of Intercession for weekday Mass

Prayers of the Faithful

For all workers, that governments ensure laws are put in place to protect them from exploitation in their workplace. We pray to the Lord.

For those who are unemployed, that they be provided with the support they need to obtain work and to keep it. We pray to the Lord.

We pray for Trinity Families in the Diocese of Sale, asking that our donations help them provide much-needed support to those in our community who need a helping hand. May their work bring hope and renewal to those they serve. We pray to the Lord.

For those organisations that have been blessed with financial grants from Trinity Families in the Diocese of Sale. May their mission to aid the most marginalised and vulnerable continue to flourish through our generous giving. May their work bring hope, healing, and renewal to those in need, and may they be strengthened in their efforts to serve with compassion and dedication. We pray to the Lord.

For the many community organisations blessed by the generosity of the Diocesan Trinity Families Foundation. May their work continue to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to families and individuals in need. Through our giving, may they be strengthened in their mission to uplift the vulnerable, offering support that transforms lives. May those they serve find renewed hope in their daily struggles, knowing they are cherished and never alone. We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocese of Sale as we come together in generosity for the Diocesan Trinity Families Appeal this month. May our giving be a reflection of Your boundless love, allowing us to be a church for the poor, responding with compassion to the needs of our brothers and sisters. May those who receive support find renewed hope and dignity, knowing they are cherished and never alone. We pray to the Lord.

Sale Confirmation guidelines 2025: Click Here

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Prayers for Children Lost too Soon

National code of conduct key to improving integrity

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has unveiled a national code of conduct for people ministering in Catholic dioceses around Australia.

details regarding the media release and a link to the 32-page document, Integrity in Our Common Mission can be accessed on the diocesan website/news section at https://tinyurl.com/mr3cvtsu