Holy Cross Parish Kincumber Notices and News Blog

It is not by accident that the phrase ‘as cold as charity’ is still current. Deciding on whom we will be kind to, just based on our ‘warm fuzzies' and the glow of our purses, may make us feel good; but it will result in a very wintry experience for the not-so-lucky recipient. When we 'do' charitable things, we can often remain powerful and untouched by the situation of those our money helps. St Thomas Aquinas, however, calls charity the mother of all virtues. He argues it is more concerned with the feelings of the heart than external action. Aquinas maintains that charity enables us to sort through our desires, to see what we really want – whom we actually love; it helps us use the other virtues to act accordingly. Christian charity is not a feel-good moment; it is a life-changing experience. Understood this way, the Good Samaritan can be a great example of charity. For Jesus, nonetheless, he is a model of mercy. The Good Samaritan is not 'good' because he has the m...

Is God asking you to take up the challenge of being His disciple? One way of showing your discipleship is by becoming a Catechist (a scripture teacher in our state schools). We teach at Pretty Beach P.S., Empire Bay P.S., Copacabana P.S. Brisbania P.S. and Kincumber P.S. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our ministry welcomes Jesi Wanjohi who has answered the call of the Spirit and will be teaching a Year 3/4 class at Kincumber.  If you feel the Spirit is calling you please contact Ann Cartwright 0412365129 or neilann.carty@gmail.com .

We welcome back Loren from her leave, she will be back in the office from Monday.  Office hours return back to normal this week.

Have you noticed some renovations going on in the church?   We are preparing a place for the reliquary which contains the relic of Peter To Rot who will be cannonised as the the first saint of Papua New Guinea later this year. Watch this space for further updates as we prepare to welcome this holy relic. Who is Peter To Rot? Blessed Peter To Rot was a Catholic catechist from Papua New Guinea. He was born on March 5, 1912, and tragically died on July 7, 1945, after being martyred for his faith during World War II. Here's a summary of his life and significance: Early Life and Vocation : Peter To Rot was born into a family that had converted to Catholicism. He showed a strong inclination towards his faith from a young age and was trained as a catechist, becoming one of the youngest in Papua New Guinea at 21 years old. He married Paula Ia Varpit and had three children. Japanese Occupation and Ministry: When Japanese forces occupied Papua New Guinea in 1942, foreign missionaries were ...

Confirmation: Bishop Anthony Randazzo will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on our Parish Feast Day, Sunday 14th September. Children of our Parish aged over 8 years who have been baptised. are very welcome to join our Confirmation group. Our Parent Information Evening for Confirmation will be held on Wednesday 23rd July at 7pm in Holy Cross Church. For all enquiries regarding the Sacraments in Holy Cross Parish, including the 2025 Sacramental schedule, please firstly go to the Holy Cross Parish Kincumber website and read the information contained in ‘Sacraments’, then email the Sacramental Team on Sacraments.KincumberParish@bbcatholic.org.au

 

 

Upcoming Events Beethoven - glimpses on his life, his story, his loves and his exquisite music. A man who suffered greatly, yet through his sufferings came a legacy of wonderful music. Saturday 26th July 9.15am -12.30pm Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre (formerly St Joseph’s Spirituality Centre) 8 Humphreys Road, South Kincumber Cost $35.00 per person For bookings contact John Sheehan (02) 4381 1002  sheehan.avoca@gmail.com  SAVE THE DATE – Feast of St Mary MacKillop, 8 August We welcome you all to a Mass at 10am (with Fr Bogdan) in Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre Chapel (formally St Joseph’s) Followed by a home-cooked Morning Tea, and a tour of the grounds for those who wish or may be visiting for the first time at 10am followed by morning tea. Cost $15.00. RSVP : 1 August 2025 or contact reception.sjr@sosjspirit.org.au or phone 4368 2805

 

Jubilee of Digital Missionaries & Catholic Influencers celebration in Rome 28 July You are invited to join the international panel of digital missionaries by zoom on 28 July at 3pm – 4.15pm Rome time (11pm Sydney time).   The link will be available closer to the date.

Planned giving envelopes for the next financial year are available to be picked up in the narthex. If you want a tax receipt for your Pastoral Works Fund donation please ring the parish office after July 14th.

New Ministry Rosters are ready for collection in the Narthex.

Our Secure online payment gateway is now live. In the new cash"low" Australian society, the way we pay/transact has changed. The parish has implemented a secure online payment gateway that enables our Parish to operate in this cash"low" society and enables you to contribute online via your computer or mobile phone. You can make contributions eg to First Collection, Second Collection, or maybe even join the Planned Giving Program with a recurring payments defined by youself etc. To access the payment gateway, you access it via our Parish Website hckcp.org.au and select Giving or you can pay via your mobile phone by scanning the QR Code below. Please note the QR code can also be found on our website as well as on our Bulletin. If you need help dont hesitate to contact the parish office . Our parish operates and thrives on your generous support, reflecting your commitment and love in action. We encourage you to consider prayerfully the contribution you feel called...