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1) Memo from the Archbishop, Most Reverence Gabriel Malzaire:

As we continue our observance of the Year of Men 2026, we look forward to celebrating Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Fatherhood is a sacred vocation and a precious gift to both family and society.  Fathers are called to reflect God's loving, protective and faithful presence in the lives of their children and families.  At a time when many families face significant challenges, we recognize the important role fathers play in fostering faith, values, responsibility and hope.

In preparation for Father's Day, I invite all the faithful to pray for fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and all men who exercise a paternal role in the lives of others.  Let us pray throughout the coming week for the strengthening and renewal of fatherhood in our Church and nation.

2) A second collection will be taken up for Peter Pence at all masses next weekend.  The Peter Pence Collection is taken up worldwide and goes to support the Holy Father in his charitable works for the most disadvantaged victims of war, oppression and natural disasters.  This is an opportunity to join with our Holy Father, Pope Leo, and bea witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters.  Please be generous.

3) Registration for First Communion and Confirmation classes is now open.  Please note that candidates must be 7 years old as at December 2026 to register for First Communion and 11 years old as December 2026 to register for Confirmation.  The registration forms are available in church and online.  Please register at the parish office.  Please note that baptism is a requirement for registration.  If your child has not been baptised, please arrange for this now.

4) Parishioners who have volunteered to be part of the Hope and Healing Ministry are invited to a training session on Saturday, June 30th at the Pastoral Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Please be on time and bring along writing material.

5) As part of the Archdiocese's ongoing commitment to fostering synodal Church and forming young people for active participation in the life and mission of the Church, a School of Synodality for Youth will be held at the St. Joseph's Convent Auditorium from July 6th to 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  This programme will be for young people between the ages of 16 to 35 years and will seek to deepen the participants understanding of the synodal journey of the Church and equip them to become effective collaborators in the Church's mission of communion, participation and mission.  Please contact your youth leader or the parish office to indicate your interest.

 6) Youth 2000 is Coming this September!  It will be a weekend packed with high-energy praise, workship, and workshops for young people.  Get real answers to the tough questions you've been asking about the Catholic faith while you socialize and meet new people in a safe and welcoming environment.  To learn more, look out for the Youth 2000 QR codes at a church near you and scan.  The Archdiocesan Youth Commission and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal look forward to hosting you at Youth 2000 this year.

7) The Pastoral Centre will be hosting a Lecture Series on the theme "Faith, Creation, and Science".  There will be six lectures in the Series commencing April 22nd. All Prishioners are invited to attend the second lecture at the Pastoral Centre at a date to be announced in September.  The topic will be Prophetic Imagination and Sustainable Development: Implementation of the CKFAPC Green Plan as a Demonstration Site by Reverend David Popo, Director, Cardinal Kelvin Felix Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre.