29/11/2025 Weekly Community News

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, may the peace of the Lord be upon every family. Here comes the weekly community news. If you spot any error or mistake, please advise for amendment. If there is any news in your group, please write using the Weekly Community News format and send to CCCB Communications in WhatsApp or email to sacredheart@cccbrisbane.org.au by Friday each week. We will filter the information and announce in the Weekly News for you.

1. Dear brothers and sisters, Let us pray. Let us unite our hearts and pray earnestly to God for all those affected by the severe fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Merciful Heavenly Father, we humbly entrust into your hands all the residents, parishioners, and families who have suffered from this fire. We ask you, in your infinite compassion, to calm their fear, soothe their wounds, and heal the anguish of their torn and shaken hearts. We pray especially for those who lost their lives in the fire: may you receive them tenderly into your loving arms and grant them rest and peace in the light of your eternity. We also earnestly pray for all who were injured: heal their bodies, strengthen their spirits, and allow them to feel your comforting presence even in the midst of their pain. Father, we further pray for all who are grieving, frightened, or lost because of this tragedy: in their darkest and most helpless moments, be their light, be their refuge, and be the strength that enables them to rebuild their lives and stand once again. Lord, we acknowledge that when disaster suddenly strikes, we humans are truly weak and powerless; yet you are our refuge, our strength, and our hope. Gently heal every broken heart, wipe away every tear of sorrow, and let your peace rest upon all who are suffering. May our Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, with her maternal care, watch over all who have been afflicted, and present all our prayers before you. We ask you through Christ our Lord, Amen. Please recite: the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be.
2. Announcement: Update on Our Request to Brisbane City Council: Dear brothers and sisters, we are pleased to share some good news regarding our recent petition to Brisbane City Council about improving safety outside the Sacred Heart Centre. The Council has officially approved our request to install No Stopping signs on both sides of the driveway at the Sacred Heart Centre. The approved restriction will cover two car lengths on each side of the driveway, and will be in effect from 9am to 3pm every Sunday. According to the Council, the new parking signage is expected to be installed by the end of December 2025. We sincerely thank all community members who signed the petition and supported this safety initiative. Your participation has helped ensure a safer environment for everyone, especially during our Sunday gatherings. Thank you once again for your support and cooperation. In Christ, from the interim Pastoral Committee of CCCB.
3. Main Message: Weekly Spiritual and Social Activities
   1. Sunday Mass: This Sunday, 30^th November 2025, is the First Sunday of Advent. Mass will be celebrated in Chinese, with bilingual Chinese-English projections. Principal Celebrant: Baiyi Gong. We need volunteers to come by 9:45 a.m. to assist with seating arrangements. Sunday Mass Offerings: Bank transfers are welcome. Reference: Please mark as “Offertory” BSB: 064786 Account Number: 100026425 Account Name: Chinese Catholic Community of Brisbane

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1. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy on Zoom: Come and join our Divine Mercy Prayer meeting every afternoon! You Are Not Alone. You are welcome to send your prayer to us via the following link and we will pray for your intention. Prayer request Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1c3xfT1wSc3lalPJQgj7PVlqFJAXAgdy2FkuAUl594tw/edit

Daily Routine: 2:45pm On Zoom to begin; 2:50pm Intercession; 3:00-3:02pm Calvary Hour of Mercy 3 O’Clock Prayer then~ Divine Mercy Chaplet. For more information, please contact Lucia Loi.

1. Holy Hour – Mon to Fri 4-6pm at Sacred Heart Chapel
2. Oil painting workshop – On Holiday.
3. Weekday mass – Due to Fr. John is on leave, no weekday mass until further notice.
4. Choir Practice – Sunday 10am
5. Cantonese Rosary – 1^st Saturday of each month from 3:30pm. Please bring a plate for sharing dinner after the gathering.
6. Mandarin Rosary – 2^nd Saturday of each month from 9:30am.
7. Sacrament of Reconciliation – 2^nd and 4^th Sunday from 9:30am to 10:00am.
8. Community Yum Cha – December’s community yum cha will be held on 6^th December at 10am at Parkland at Sunnypark Shopping Centre. Cost including priests and sisters will be shared by all participants. https://www.trybooking.com/DHDGV
9. Community Night – We welcome all members to come and chat, share snacks, play table tennis, and sing karaoke together. The next community night will be on Friday 5^th December 2025 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm.

4. Jubilee and Advent Mandarin Retreat Invitation
   Date & Time: Saturday, 13 December 2025, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
   Venue: Sacred Heart Centre

As Advent approaches, we will hold a Mandarin retreat and warmly invite you to join us. The retreat will take place on Saturday, 13 December, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Let us slow down, set aside a day to a good reflection and walk together on the pilgrimage of hope. Let us journey in faith and hope as we prepare to welcome the coming of our Saviour! The retreat will be conducted mainly in Mandarin. The cost is $20 per person, including lunch and refreshments. Please register with Lucia or Paul Chu.

5. Important Community Notice:
   1. For your reference: All the online gathering will use the following Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91439533519?pwd=enZHVGNrWjV1NVJTbVZMN3VvY1kyZz09 ID: 914 3953 3519 Passcode: 635138
   2. Save our environment: Three special recycling green bins labelled “Containers for Change” (with white lids) for group members and visitors to deposit recyclable bottles are at the centre. You are encouraged to bring recyclable bottles from home that you plan to discard and recycle them at the centre. This not only contributes to our community’s operation but also helps the environment while supporting community funds — a win-win situation. (Please note: do not put regular garbage into these bins.) This month, we have collected $90.50. Thank you again for helping the environment and support our community.

6. Welcome for your contribution: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, More than twenty years ago, under the leadership of our founder, Fr. Albert Chan MSC, and through the generous contributions and efforts of many dedicated members, the Chinese Catholic Community Brisbane was able to develop into what we have today — our very own centre, the Sacred Heart Centre. We thank Fr. Chan, our predecessors, and above all, God, for this precious blessing which did not come easily. Today, in order to maintain the various facilities, resources and expenses of our Centre, we continue to rely on the support of our community members. Whether through offering your time or financial support, every contribution helps us share the responsibility of caring for and building up our community. We now wish to inform everyone of the following project, so that all may have the opportunity to take part: (For Bank Transfer Only: BSB: 064786 Account Number:  150210100  Name: Chinese Catholic Community Brisbane; Please indicate the intention in reference)
   1. The 40-litre hot water system in our kitchen has been in use for more than twenty years and has just reached the end of its service last week. We are now preparing to purchase and install a new 20-litre hot water system (drinking), which will cost approximately $1,300 including installation. We warmly welcome any donations or contributions from our community members, regardless of amount. Those who wish to contribute may contact Paul Chu or using the above account for bank transfer. Thank you very much for your generous support.
   2. Sunday After Mass Lunch Contribution: We warmly welcome everyone to stay for a fellowship lunch after Sunday Mass. You are encouraged to bring a dish to share, or contribute $15 each time or $50 per month to cover all Sunday lunches for the month. You may also offer a donation according to your ability to help us prepare more food. Please give your lunch contribution to Mike or using the above bank account for your contribution.

7. This weekly news will be available by each Sunday on our CCCB website: https://www.english.cccbrisbane.org.au/weekly-news/