MALAYSIA AIRLINES FLIGHT MH17 -
ECUMENICAL PRAYER FOR PEACE
St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral will be the venue for an Ecumenical Prayer for Peace on Monday 28 July at 12 midday. This special event, organised by the Toowoomba Heads of Churches, will make a prayerful stand against violence and offer support and solidarity to the family and friends of the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. At times of tragedy and grief, prayer can offer consolation and support. Join with others at this event to pray that goodness will overcome senseless violence and that justice and peace will prevail against evil.

AUSSIE FEAST FOR AN AUSSIE SAINT - Saturday 9 August
M.A.D Toowoomba Youth Group and Young Catholics Toowoomba invite all young people across Toowoomba to celebrate with them, the feast of Australia's first Saint, Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The evening will commence with Mass at St Anthony’s Parish at 6.00pm. Following Mass at 7.00pm there will be an Aussie Feast for an Aussie Saint. The evening will also include the movie “Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story” which will conclude by 9.30pm. A Gold Coin Donation for dinner would be appreciated. To RSVP or find more info contact Sarah at Young Catholics on 4632 4277 or youngcatholic@twb.catholic.edu.au

MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION WORKSHOP - Thursday 14 August
St Anthony’s Parish Centre, 3 Memory St Toowoomba, is the venue for the Diocesan Liturgical Commission’s Ministry of Consolation workshop to be held on Thursday 14 August from 10.00-­‐ 12.30pm (morning tea provided). This 2 hour formation session will explore our understanding of the role as a member of a parish funeral team. The session will work through some of the practical issues in dealing with bereaved families and preparing for a funeral. The workshop will focus of the Order of Christian Funerals, the rite that provides us with the means to minister to both the social and spiritual needs of our communities in the face of death.

This formation session is open to those currently involved in funeral preparation and those who may be interested in joining a consolation team. The workshop is open to all parishes with hospitality supplied by St Anthony’s Parish. To assist with catering could you please indicate your intention of attendance by email to jbriffa@twb.catholic.org.au by Monday 11 August.

YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE 2014-2016
Pope Francis has announced there will be a Year of Consecrated Life. The Year will begin on 21 November 2014 and will conclude on 2 February 2016. It will take place in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and will be an opportunity for worldwide reflection and sharing. According to Vatican statistics, there are nearly one million people living religious, consecrated life within the church. Throughout the Year there will be special events including an International Symposium that will take place in Rome in January 2015.

HORIZONS Autumn 2014 Edition - out now!
The new edition of the Horizons magazine has now been delivered to parishes.  Click here to download an electronic copy.

PARISH PROFILES - ACBC PASTORAL RESEARCH OFFICE
A social profile has been produced for every Catholic parish and diocese in Australia as an outcome of the National Catholic Census Project established by the Bishops Conference. The ACBC Pastoral Research Office manages tha project and a profile based on the 2011 Census data is now available. Click here to find your parish data.