Event calendar, sacraments and ceremonies

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2026 Archdiocesan Synod Video Message from our Archbishop

Grace and peace, I hope this note finds you well. Preparations for the 2026 Archdiocesan Synod continue at a significant pace and volume. It is my hope that every parishioner will have an awareness and understanding of the Synod, its purpose and themes." Parishes are asked to share the video message below to ensure the message reaches as many parishioners as possible.

View on YouTube: click here or go to the Archdiocese website.

Crochet / Craft & Cuppa

The crochet group meets on Monday mornings in the back meeting room of Holy Cross church, Goodwood. Starting from 9am and finishing 10.30 ish. New members always welcome. Just bring a ball of wool and a hook if you have one. If you don't know how to crochet we can teach you. You can bring other craft if you prefer. We work on our own projects and some joint projects. Friendship and enjoyment. Contact Karen on 0448 890 515 for further information or just come along. (School term time only).

Next meeting 27th October.

The Australian Church Library Association (ACLA)

are holding their Chapter Meeting Saturday November 1 in the parish hall at Kingswood from 10am - 1pm. Morning Tea will be provided and Coffee Connect is serving coffee on arrival. BYO Lunch to share. Guest speaker. All parishioners & friends most welcome. For more info. Kath 0459775436 or Lyn 0423819788.

OUR ANNUAL CANDLE LIGHT MASS

will be held at the 6pm Saturday Vigil Mass in St Therese Church on Saturday 1st November to remember our loved ones who have died. There will be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of them. Candles will be supplied. If you would like to bring a photo, this can be placed on the table near the Sanctuary.

Care Group.

CARE GROUP MELBOURNE CUP DAY - You are warmly invited to join us for a day of friendship, laughter and community spirit on Tuesday 4 November at 12 noon in the Kingswood Hall. Purchase your sweep tickets from Marnie and David as you enjoy nibbles and drinks and catching up with fellow parishioners. Lunch will be served at 12.30 and afterwards you are invited to stay and watch the big race on TV.

Wear your best hat, invite your friends, you may like to book a table or just come individually. A prize for Best Hat. Everyone will be welcomed by our Care Group Volunteers. A donation of $10 towards costs is much appreciated. Contacts for booking a table: Pat 82720446, Patsy 0410 503 504 OR any member of the Care Group: Dawn, Marnie, Mary or Jenny.

The Knitting Group

meet fortnightly in the back room at Holy Cross Church, Goodwood on Wednesday's at 10.30am. Next meeting 5th November.

CARITAS & COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAL ECOLOGY THANKSGIVING MASS

We invite all Caritas Ambassadors, supporters and Catholic Earthcare groups for a Thanksgiving Mass on November 7 at 5:45pm at St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. The Mass is to celebrate the blessings of the year, responding to God’s call for faith and justice for all. Following the Mass, a light supper will be provided in the parish hall. RSVP’s required: https://shorturl.at/re9CZ

THE 10th ANNIVERSARY EMMAUS PARISH DINNER

will be held on Friday, 14 November, 6:30pm for 7pm start.

This will be held at the Maid of Auckland Hotel, 926 South Rd, Edwardstown.

Cost: $35/person with a choice between 4 main courses, sweets & coffee.

Please register your attendance at Parish Masses:

THE OPEN DOOR CAFÉ every wednesday

1.00pm - 3.00pm in the back room of the Holy Cross Church

It has been great to chat with parishioners while enjoying a cuppa & a cake together.

Hope to see you again... everyone welcome!

The Cafe Team

MEN’S GROUP

The Parish Men’s group meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.30am in the Mary McKillop Room in the Kingswood Hall in Cambridge Terrace. Our meetings include coffee and cake as we share fellowship and support for each other. We especially encourage men from all 3 Mass centres to come along and join us at our next meeting on xxxxx t.b.c. from 9.30 am. For more information, please feel free to contact John Moyle on 8438 814 151.

DIOCESAN SYNOD FORMATION SESSION: WHAT IS A DIOCESAN SYNOD?

The Archdiocese of Adelaide is preparing for a Synod in 2026. We invite anyone who wants to learn more about the Synod to join an online formation session each month with other people from across the Archdiocese. Each session will explore a different aspect or theme of the Synod. More information and recorded formation sessions are available on the Synod website at togetherontheway.au.

Upcoming formation sessions include:

- 9th September "The Holy Spirit-Agent of Synodality" presented by Br. Ian Cribb, SJ

Register online at togetherontheway.au or contact Peter Bierer for more information:
pbierer@adelaide.catholic.org.au T: 8301 8128

Youth Mass 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month at St Therese, CLG (not January)

Family Mass 4th Sunday of the month at Our Lady of Dolours, Kingswood

LAUDATO Si ENVIRONMENT GROUP - Links from Earthcare Launch

1. A link to Michael Madigan's Laudato Si video online
https://vimeo.com/kilmartin/laudato-si#t=0

2. A link to the CAFOD video in case people would like to watch it again or share with friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Lz7dmn1eM

3. A copy of the Laudato Si Prayer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPeLhW5stLFatRE2S6SnTky3gCuzlsSg/view?usp=drive_link

4. The feedback questions and an email address for where they can be emailed to the parish to be forwarded to us.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZ8FJmWkdmPYCbwNo83a2uv9levR-i_LYgtS0nbkqws/edit

Emmaus Parish’s Cana Cottages at Aldinga

idyllic location, affordable break…..Four old-style beach shacks on the esplanade at Aldinga Beach, each sleeps 10 (8 in bunks and a main bedroom) (as of 2024, rates are $75/night ($80/night during December and January). Emmaus parishioners have been holidaying down at Cana since 1965. Not the Grand Hyatt, but the Grand Hyatt doesn’t have our views or proximity to Adelaide’s favourite beach. School holiday short breaks available. Find more information and photos at www.canacottages.com and use that site for bookings. or send an email to bookings@canacottages.com (please note the change of web address and email), or text David on 0422 912 697.

Event Calendar - see key to the calendar below

Key to the calendar

CLG = St Therese, Colonel Light Gardens (CLG) - function will either be in the church or the community garden
G = Holy Cross, Goodwood - function will either be in the back meeting room or the church
K = Our Lady of Dolours Church, Kingswood (OLOD)
K Hall = function in the hall at Kingswood
MM = Mary MacKillop Room, meeting room at the back of the Kingswood hall
TW = Tenison Woods Room, meeting room at the front left of the Kingswood hall - enter from Cambridge Terrace
L = Liturgical & other notable dates
E = Acros Emmaus Parish

Email: emmaus@eparish.org.au

Admin Centre Telephone: (08) 7070 0021

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