

Compulsory Mask – to be worn at all times (except to consume)
Weddings – 110 guests indoors plus bride/groom, priest and photographer

- “Everywhere there are people who never lose hope that the values they learned in the best of times or the courage it takes to reclaim their world from the worst of times are worth the commitment of their lives” (Joan Chittister)
- “When faithfulness is our standard, we are more likely to sustain our engagement with tasks that will never end: doing justice, loving mercy and calling the beloved community into being” (Parker Palmer)
- “Generative people often tell stories of people who supported them” (Julia Baird)
- Pope Francis rang Joe Biden – what did they talk about?
- The new encyclical speaks of “social friendship”. What does that mean?
- Can Victoria survive post lockdown?

- What message/challenge comes from the Readings?
- How have you experienced God’s shepherding care most recently?
- What changes have occurred in you, this past liturgical year?
Thanksgiving
2nd Collection
For Those Doing It Tough!

Christian Meditation Network
Jesus says: “Ask and you shall receive”. In meditation we discover that our prayers are already part of the greater prayer of Jesus. We place all our cares and concerns into the hands of Jesus. God already knows what we need, better than we do. (Even at Mass, our petitions are for the community, not God.) So in meditation we are affirming the greatness of the love of Jesus, our belief in his love for us and for all humankind, and our complete faith in him.
Gentle Hands are going through COVID-19 in and now more difficult circumstances with the recent floods, they need your help.

‘A Little Bit of Hope’
Just in the past three weeks, the Philippines has been struck by 5 typhoons (Quinta, Rolly, Siony, Tonyo, and Ulysses) bringing strong wind, heavy rain which has triggered massive flooding affecting areas in the North, the South, and Metro Manila. Houses are still submerged. Some have lost everything. Everything.
John Pierce Centre – Spirit of the Deaf Community – www.jpc.org.au/donations
The John Pierce Centre is most grateful for your ongoing support during this most difficult year.
The John Pierce Centre seeks to empower all Deaf people and their families within Victoria to live their lives to the full. In our November Appeal we are reaching out for support to continue the valuable work of the JPC. We recognise the extraordinary challenges that many have faced in 2020 and the JPC staff have continued to support and connect with Deaf people already vulnerable to isolation, through provision of pastoral care, family support, group activities and church services online in different and creative ways.
Your gift will be a lifeline that ensures JPC’s Pastoral Care and Family Support Service can reach even the most isolated Deaf people.
DONATE TODAY at www.givenow.com.au/jpcdonations
Opening The Doors Foundation
Improving your positive self-talk
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Supporting vulnerable families this Christmas
Providing food hampers to 500 families and individuals in need.
Minimising risk while maintaining social connection.
With the Black Summer bushfires and now COVID-19, our community has been through a lot this year, and families and individuals have been left struggling.
Give a brighter, happier Christmas to those in need ❤️
We are a coalition of churches and Australia’s largest Christian non-government organisations.
Over the weekend, there was another $550 million package announced to assist South East Asia with new development, security and economic programs.
So, now it’s time to say ‘Thank you’!
With this additional announcement, there have now been five significant commitments since Micah helped kick off the ‘End COVID For All’ Campaign.
Thank you for making a difference.
http://www.micahaustralia.org/