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Mount Gambier Catholic Parish
St Paul’s Catholic Church was built in the late 1800s on the heart of Mount Gambier, located in Limestone Coast, region of South Australia. Actually is serving the communities of Mount Gambier and Port MacDonnell.
Weekly Bulletin - click to access
Dear parishioners, you can now have access to our weekly bulletin. Please, click here to download the PDF.
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Latest Parish News:
Piety Store
More calendars have been printed and available for purchase from the Piety store in the parish office. They are $15 each.
The Piety store is open every weekend after Mass until Christmas.
We have lots of gift items, Bibles, children's books, rosaries, crucifixes and more.
Parish Library
We now have a small parish library in the porch of St Paul’s church – to be precise, in the small room under the bell tower, which used to be the confessional. There is a selection of Bibles, books on prayer, scripture, theology, the saints, church history etc. You are welcome to borrow these. We kindly ask you to return them when you finish, so others can also have the opportunity to read them.
Sacraments
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
June 23, 2024.
Congratulations to 15 young parishioners who received Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion this weekend, 23 June. May you always be 'hungry' for Jesus in the Eucharist!
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this beautiful celebration, including the readers, musicians, altar servers, sacristans and many more. May the Lord continue to bless you in your ministry abundantly.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
April 11, 2024.
On Thursday, 11 April 2024, these young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Paul's Catholic Church.
We pray that you will be docile to the Holy Spirit who is your advocate and guide. Come Holy Spirit!
Thank you to everyone who made this beautiful ceremony possible.
Parish Youtube Channel
Our Youtube Channel
May 6, 2024.
Our newly established communication team has been working hard behind the scenes to make this happen. We hope this initiative will provide opportunities to bring Christ into the homes and lives of the people in our region.
The main focus of our Parish channel is to build connections between the three parishes (Mount Gambier, Millicent and Penola) and to assist Fr Peter and Fr Olek in their ministry.
Please, share with friends, subscribe and give us a like to be part of our Catholic Community on YouTube here.
Holy Mass Homilies
June 8, 2024.
Gospel & Holy Mass Homilies are available weekly.
You can now access the Sunday homily that is recorded at one of the Masses on our YouTube channel. Access the playlist weekly and listen to the Sunday gospel and homily from priests.
Click on the link below to access the playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7DE-xIgtFP44RzOu7uHCa21PPzngDcP3
Latest Book Study
📖 Dive into the transformative journey of "Opening to God: A Guide to Prayer" by Thomas H. Green with us on our Youtube Parish Channel! Join our engaging book study series where we explore the profound teachings and practical wisdom of this revered author on prayer.
We invite you to watch our insightful discussions covering each chapter of "Opening to God," offering practical tips and personal reflections to enrich your prayer life. Whether you're new to prayer or seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, this series promises valuable insights for all.
What to Expect:
Detailed explorations of key concepts in "Opening to God"
Practical guidance to cultivate a more meaningful prayer experience
Shared reflections and personal anecdotes from our community
Why Join Us?
Deepen your understanding of prayer's significance in your life
Connect with a supportive community on a shared spiritual journey
Grow spiritually under the guidance of Thomas H. Green's profound teachings
Don't miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your connection with God through prayer. Subscribe to our channel now and click the notification bell to stay updated on our upcoming live sessions!
The Action Plan 2024
Action Plan 2024
April 30, 2024.
The Parish Pastoral Council officially launched this year's Action Plan on the weekend. This video was shown at the end of all Masses. In case you missed it, here is the video. Every day this week we will look at each of the pillars more closely.
Printed copies are also available from St Paul's and St Augustine's entrances. Make sure you grab a copy next time you're there.
Let us know in the comments what you think.
Easter 2024
At the Easter Vigil Mass
April 30, 2024.
At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 30 April, we welcome Pamela into God's family through Baptism. Pam was also confirmed and received her first Holy Communion.
What a joyous occasion it was for us all to welcome her to our parish family!
Congratulations, Pam!
Easter Message from our Parish Priest
April 31, 2024.
He is risen! Alleluia!
An Easter message from our parish priest, Fr Peter.
Wishing everyone a very blessed and joyful Easter season from all of us at the Parish Office.
Fr Peter, Fr Olek, Pat, Cathy & Cisca.
“They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." Acts 2:42
New to our parish?
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