Event calendar, sacraments and ceremonies

Special Events - scroll down for Parish Calendar

Go to the Sacraments tab for all the relevant times and dates

The Knitting Group

meet fortnightly in the back room at Holy Cross Church, Goodwood on Wednesday's at 10.30am. Currently on a break - back on 11th February 2026.

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 8th December

2025 ADVENT PROGRAM

You are invited to attend a weekly reflection time for Advent on Tuesdays from 6 - 7pm in the back meeting Room at Holy Cross continuing on Tuesdays. We will use the Diocesan program ‘Walking together through Advent’ which is available in our church foyers so please take one for attending or for your own private reflections during Advent.

FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Come & enjoy a free Christmas concert with the choirs of St Francis Xavier Cathedral & Holy Cross Church, and the Flinders University Chamber Ensemble, co-directed by Timothy Davey & Arthur Siow. Concerts will be held: Friday 5 December at 7pm in St Francis Xavier Cathedral; AND Sunday 7 December from 12:30pm in Holy Cross Church. The concert programme includes a range of beautiful Christmas choral music, instrumental music of Handel and Sibelius, and a dash of film music. There is no entry fee, but donations appreciated.

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.

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

Majella's Spirituality Group

Wednesday 19th November in the Mary MacKillop Room at the back of the parish hall, Kingswood. 35 Cambridge Terrace. 1-2.30pm. Open to all parishioners.

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

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