Category: Updates from Brisbane Oratory in Formation

Statement on the beyondblue benefit concert

Statement on the beyondblue benefit concert
A fundraising concert for the organisation “beyondblue” is to be held in a nearby parish in the coming days. The advertising for the concert features Mr Warwick Adeney, our Director of Music, as one of the performers. As the concert has generated considerable conversation amongst our parishioners, we felt a statement was in order. beyondblue provides assistance to people living with depression and anxiety. From its own website it is evident that the organisation also holds views that are at odds with Christian anthropology as held and taught by the Catholic Church, and also financially supports other organisations that promote so-called “marriage equality” and radical gender theories. Catholics looking to donate money to charities should be fully informed about what they might be supporting through their donations, and to act with integrity in accordance with the Catholic faith. In making this statement, we wish to

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Winter Ball Raffle Winners

The following is the list of winners in the Raffle that was drawn at the Oratory Winter Ball on Saturday, 22nd July, 2017.
$5,000 TRAVEL VOUCHER, S.S., Ticket 1811
$300 BONNIE BAKERS VOUCHER, J.B., Ticket 0944
$50 SNAG AND BROWN VOUCHER, D.G., Ticket 0226
$50 CAFE O MAI VOUCHER, M.M., Ticket 1371
$84 QUADRANT MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION, M.E., Ticket 1063
$100 (2X$50) JUNCTION HOTEL VOUCHER, P.O., Ticket 0282
Congratulations to these lucky winners, and thank you to all who supported the Ball and the Raffle.
 

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Newsletter July 2017

In this month’s newsletter, Fr Adrian shares with us in the Moderator’s Message some of the things that have been happening since the last newsletter. In the Reflection, Br Matthew explains how Brisbane Oratory seminarians will be priests here in Brisbane and shares with us some of the things the brothers have been up to while back. We also have some upcoming events that you may be interested in..
The Oratory Newsletter July 2017
 

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Celebrating 100 years of Mary Immaculate School, Annerley

The Oratory community warmly congratulates Mary Immaculate Primary School on its centenary which will be marked this coming weekend with special celebrations.
Archbishop Coleridge will celebrate a special Mass at 11:00am on Sunday 30th April 2017 in Mary Immaculate Church to mark the occasion.  All are invited.
Please click the box below for further details of this weekend’s events.
Centenary Celebrations – 29th / 30th April 2017
 

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ANZAC Day at the Oratory

On Tuesday 25th April 2017, two Masses will be offered at Mary Immaculate, Annerley:
7:30am Latin Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form
9:30am English Mass in the Ordinary Form
as we pray for the eternal repose of the souls of all who have served Australia in the defence forces on active service and have left this life, especially the ANZACs.
(N.B. There is no Mass at Saint Elizabeth’s).
 

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Early-bird prices for the Oratory Winter Ball

Please note that the early-bird prices for the Oratory Winter Ball will finish at the end of April, so don’t miss out!  The Ball is raising funds to assist with the education of the Brisbane Oratory’s seminarians.  Adults $95, Couples $180, Children $55, Groups of ten $900.
Special thanks to our event sponsor the Norman Hotel: Brisbane’s Worst Vegetarian Restaurant; and our media partner, The Catholic Leader.
Saturday 22nd July 2017, from 6:30pm, Level 2, Portside Wharf, Hamilton
Click to buy your ball ticket
 

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