Holy Spirit Catholic Church New Farm

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19/05/2026

💙🌿 **Celebrating Our Holy Spirit Parish Volunteers** 🌿💙

As we mark *National Volunteer Week* (18–24 May) 🇦🇺✨, we pause with gratitude to acknowledge the many people who so generously give their time, talents, and hearts to the life of Holy Spirit Parish, New Farm 💒

Our parish is strengthened each day by the quiet generosity of volunteers - those who step forward to help, to welcome, to prepare, to support, to organise, to care, and simply to be present for others.

Much of what happens within parish life would not be possible without your kindness, dedication, and faithful service. Whether your contribution is large or small, visible or behind the scenes, it is deeply valued and sincerely appreciated 🌟

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, *“Your Year to Volunteer”* 🙏, reminds us of the difference volunteering makes - creating connection, community, compassion, and belonging for so many people.

To all who serve our parish community in countless and varied ways: thank you. Your generosity helps make Holy Spirit Parish a welcoming and vibrant place of faith, hope, and love 💛

With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation always 💐✨

17/05/2026

LONG-serving Catholic education leader Dr Sally Towns died peacefully yesterday surrounded by family. Dr Towns served in Catholic education for more 30 years and led Brisbane Catholic Education for four years until her resignation in March this year. Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay said the news...

12/05/2026

✨ Follow Fr Anthony’s 2026 Pilgrimage Journey ✨🇮🇹🚶‍♂️

Journey alongside Fr Anthony as he walks the ancient Via Francigena - sharing reflections on faith, history, pilgrimage, culture, and the unexpected moments of grace found along the way. ⛪🌿☕📖

Read the latest travel reflections and walk the journey with him online. ✨

https://www.cathedralofststephen.org.au/franthonysjourney.html

12/05/2026

☕✨ Morning Tea at Holy Spirit Parish, New Farm ✨☕

Join us for a warm and friendly morning tea after the 9:30am Mass on the 3rd Sunday 🍰🥪

Everyone is welcome - come share a cuppa, a chat, and community together 🤝💛

We’d love to see you there! 😊⛪

09/05/2026

🌸 Blessing for Mother’s Day 🌸

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for the parents, carers, grandparents, guardians, mentors, and nurturing figures who enrich our lives with love, strength, guidance, and compassion.

This beautiful blessing invites us to reflect on the many people who support, encourage, and care for others each and every day. It is also a time to hold close in our thoughts those who may find this season difficult, while celebrating the many forms that love, care, and family can take.

May this Mother’s Day be filled with gratitude, kindness, connection, and peace for all. 💐

07/05/2026

You are warmly invited to celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fátima.

📍 **Cathedral of St Stephen**, Brisbane City
🗓️ Wednesday, 13 May 2026
🕧 12:30pm Holy Mass

The Mass will be celebrated by **Fr Fransisco Evangelista**.

Following the celebration, please join us for tea and coffee under the veranda at Mercy House, in a spirit of fellowship and community.

This event is organised with the support of the **Honorary Consulate of Portugal**.

All are welcome to attend and share in this special day of prayer and remembrance.

23/04/2026

🌿 **World Day of Prayer for Vocations – 26 April 2026** 🌿

On **26 April 2026**, the Church will observe the **World Day of Prayer for Vocations**, celebrated each year on **Good Shepherd Sunday**.

This special day invites us to come together in prayer and reflection, supporting and encouraging those discerning their calling to **priesthood, the permanent diaconate, religious life, and marriage**.

You may also find **Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026** helpful and inspiring:

👉 Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026: https://www.vatican.va/.../20260316-messaggio-vocazioni.html

Let us join together in praying for an increase in vocations within our Archdiocese, and for all those discerning their path in life.

🙏 “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few.”

20/04/2026

Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of Pope Francis. He has left an extraordinary legacy for us. He was joyful, approachable, committed to simplicity, and passionate about God's mercy and love for all people, especially those who are on the peripheries. In world affairs, his clear and prophetic leadership on care for the earth, listening to the cry of the poor, and building solidarity was enormously valuable. Within the Church, he led us to focus on the Gospel, and to develop synodal ways of ensuring that all the baptised can participate and contribute to the Church's mission. As Pope Leo helps us to build on Pope Francis' leadership, we will deepen our appreciation for his wonderful contribution.