The Parish of St John’s Wood / The Gap

Mass/Event Information

What is SYNOD24?

“How can we be a more co-responsible church on mission?”

On September 6th and 7th and October 11th and 12th of 2024, the Archdiocese of Brisbane will celebrate a Synod to mark the next phase of the Plenary Council journey, the Implementation Phase.

Our Archdiocesan Synod will discern the practical and Spirit-led actions that we, as the Archdiocese of Brisbane, need to undertake in the Implementation Phase of the Plenary Council. Bearing in mind that the Decrees have yet to be officially approved by the Apostolic See, these actions will be practical and able to be implemented immediately.

The Synod Engagement Team, and the Synod Writing will engage in strategic consultations with key stake holders, community members and Church agencies. Guided by the question: “How can we be a more co-responsible church on mission?”, these consultations will help discern creative dreaming and actionable ideas about what is already happening within the Archdiocese that should be affirmed, what lessons can be learned from others, and where the gaps and needs are.

 

Synod Session 1:

September 6th and 7th at the Xavier Centre, Holy Spirit Seminary 487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo

Opening Mass (open to public):

Friday September 6th 9:00am – 10:00am at the Australian Catholic University Chapel, 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo

 

Synod Session 2:

October 11th and 12th at the Xavier Centre, Holy Spirit Seminary 487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo

Closing Mass (open to public):

Saturday October 12th 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the Australian Catholic University Chapel, 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo

 

 

 

Annual Multicultural Mass

Share your cultural faith expression and celebrate the diversity of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Brisbane at the annual Multicultural Mass.
The Mass will be held on Sunday 25th August in recognition of World Day of Migrant and Refugees, highlighting this year’s theme, “God walks with his people” and will be presided by Archbishop Mark Coleridge.
Note a new date and venue for 2024! We’ll be gathering at the brand new Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Inala.
Cultural performances, refreshments, and activities for children will follow in the church grounds after Mass – all are invited and all are welcome!
Find out more and register at https://tinyurl.com/MCMass24
 
 
Our Parish Community
Church information

MATER DEI CHURCH

16 Philomene Drive

Ashgrove 4060

Mass Times:       Weekdays – Friday, 9:00 am

                                 Weekends – Saturday, 5:30 pm (vigil mass)

                                                        – Sunday, 9:30 am

Baptisms:              Fourth Sunday of the month, 11:00 am

ST PETER CHANEL CHURCH

41 Chaprowe Road

The Gap 4061

Mass Times: Weekdays – Wednesday 9:00 am

Weekends – Sundays, 8:00 am & 5:00 pm

Baptisms: Fourth Saturday of the month, 11:00 am

Our Parish also has the following

 

  • Regis Nursing Home Mass every First Wednesday.
  • Anointing Mass every Third Wednesday (SPC) & First Friday(Mater Dei).
  • Reconciliation by appointment with the priest.
  • Communion of the Sick at Home and Home Visits available upon request.
  • Sacramental Program involving Confirmation, First Communion (Eucharist) and First Reconciliation (Confession) scheduled periodically. Baptismal Preparations every Third Sunday, 3 pm at SPC.

 

2024 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS

(Please note, unforeseen circumstances my mean some dates may change)

First Holy Communion Program 2024

  • For children in Year 4 and above who have been baptised and confirmed
  • Begins with a parent information evening – Thursday, 15th February 7-8pm @St Peter Chanel Church
  • Three workshops and a preparation session attended by both parent/carer and children
  • First Holy Communion will be celebrated on:
    • Weekends: 4th/5th; 11th/12th; 18th/19th & 25th/26th May

 Confirmation Program 2024

 For children in Year 3 and above who have been baptised

  • Begins with a parent information evening – Wednesday, 10thJuly
  • Four workshops attended by both parents/carer and children
  • Confirmation will be celebrated
    • Tuesday 10th September
    • Wednesday 11th September

Penance/Reconciliation Program 2024

  • For children in Year 5 and above who have been baptised, confirmed and received their First Communion
  • Begins with a parent information evening – Wednesday, 9th October
  • Two workshops attended by both parents/carers and children
  • First Rite of Reconciliation is held during the week of 11th – 15th November

Other Parish Events 2024