RESUMPTION OF FACE TO FACE MASSES IN THE PARISH

We are delighted to announce that Sunday Mass recommenced at the Church of Christ the Priest on Saturday, 27th June. Masses will be held on Saturday at 6:00pm, and Sundays at 8:30am and 10:00am. Please note there are currently no services at St Mary's, Snug or St Aloysius Church on Beach Road. All Masses will be in Kingston due to space requirements. Weekday Masses have returned to their usual times of Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am. All those attending Mass are required to sign in with their name and phone number and observe social distancing. We appreciate your understanding. Live streaming of Sunday Mass from the Chapel at St Aloysius Catholic College has finished, however we are looking into the possibility of continuing this service in a limited capacity.

Up to date information can be found at the Kingston Channel Parish Website

YOUTH GROUP

We are pleased to announce that the Kingston Channel Youth Group will be returning in Term 3 on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30pm.  Details can be found in the attached flyer.

SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION FROM CCI GIVING

Last term (in the midst of COVID-19!), St Aloysius Catholic College, working together with Kingborough Helping Hands, were successful in an application for a grant from ‘Catholic Church Insurance Giving’. This enabled new bedding to be purchased for Jirah House who help those experiencing domestic violence by providing safe housing, counselling and assistance in planning a violence-free future. CCI Giving assisted the organisation to purchase new bedding and linen, to improve hygiene and comfort for the families that stay there. Special thanks to Les Gardner, Business Manager at St Aloysius Catholic College and Camille Newton of Kingborough Helping Hands for their hard work and Oakley Textiles for their assistance in facilitating this project. A corresponding College wide Kingborough Helping Hands fundraiser had to be postponed due to COVID-19. However, since returning to learning@school we have been able to restart collecting hamper items and are looking into other ways of assisting this special local outreach group.

REFUGEE WEEK PRAYER SPACES

Over the last few weeks Huntingfield students have had the chance in their Religion lessons to visit a number of interactive prayer spaces set up in the Chapel around the theme of refugees.

These were

•  Praying in-tents: a tent space to sit and meditate, surrounded by images of refugee camps.  
• Stepping stones: a rock meditation space based on a book about refugees illustrated by a Syrian artist.
• Lifeboats: the opportunity to fold a lifeboat and remember those who have made the treacherous journey to safety by sea including those who have lost their lives.
• Welcome mat: writing welcome in different languages.
• Refugee rucksacks: posters showing the contents of various refugee rucksacks and having the opportunity to write a prayer and put it in the rucksack.

FORMED

Kingston Channel Parish in collaboration with St Aloysius Catholic College have purchased a Parish subscription to Formed. Personal subscriptions cost USD$10 per month however our Parish access allows all Kingston Channel Parishioners access for free on their own computers, iPads or phones.

What is Formed? Think of it as Netflix for Catholics! FORMED.org is an online, comprehensive site of inspiring Catholic content for every parishioner, of all ages, and every household. Discover thousands of books, audio talks, movies, documentaries and studies in both English and Spanish. There is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ.

Diving into the beauty of the Faith has never been easier: at home, on the go, or from any internet connected device.

• Go to www.formed.org
• Choose 'Sign Up'
• Click 'I Belong to a Parish or Organisation' and enter 'Kingston Channel Parish'
• Congratulations, you are now a subscriber!

 VINNIES WINTER APPEAL