Key to our Crest: Two connecting semi-circles - indicating the joining of our two parishes of St Jude and St John Vianney. They also form the outline of a fish. The letters in the middle is the greek word for 'fish'. Each of these letters is the initial letter of five Greek words translating as "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour". This symbol was used extensively by the early Christians under presecution. They identified each other by one drawing in the sand a part of a fish and the other completing it.
The sailing vessel is a symbol of St Jude. It also represents the Church which St Jude (also know as Thaddaeus) carried to many ports on his missionary journeys.
The stole is pre-eminently the priestly vestment. This represents St John Vianney who preached Christ and spent many long hours each day hearing confessions of people from all over France and Europe. The Chi Rho (XP) are the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. The 'Fleur de Lys' is a symbol of the Blessed Trinity and indicates France, St John Vianney's homeland.
'PRAISED BE JESUS CHRIST' is our parish motto. The crest was devised by Mr Vladimir Mosmondor, a graphic artist of Canberra.

Both churches in the parish are fitted with hearing aid induction loops. For those who use hearing aids they should turn them to the 'T' position.If you have a problem please let the secretary know.

We now have disabled access to the Church. Please let people know that we have made St Jude’s and St John Vianney's more welcoming places to come to!

Please don’t use the driveways to park in during Mass. Other people may wish to drop someone off after you have arrived. Thank you.

DIRECT DEBITING, from your bank account, and Credit Card debiting, for the Planned Giving Scheme is now available in the Parish. If you would like a form to fill in for Direct Debiting, credit cards or more information please phone the presbytery on 6288 1979 during working hours.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WESTON CREEK COMMUNITY: BREAKFAST on Tuesday mornings. You will be working with fellow parishioners to serve a free breakfast to needy people on Tuesday mornings, every 6 weeks in a warm and friendly space at the Weston Creek Community Centre. No previous experience required. The project is funded by Communities @ Work and staffed by the Christian churches of Weston Creek. Contact Frank Ryan on 6288 9908 or Martin Van Lith on 6161 5868.  

Children's Liturgy  At St John Vianney's Church it is held during the 10.00am Mass on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month. 

During school term it is celebrated every Sunday at the 8.30am, Mass at St Jude’s.  Children are invited to come forward at the beginning of Mass by Father, given a blessing and then dismissed with their presenters, to go and celebrate the Word of God in the Parish meeting room.  Everyone returns in time for the Offertory, as the children present the gifts and any special intensions put together at the liturgy. The presenters/leaders are ordinarily parishioners/ parents/ teachers from the Parish that lead this special liturgy.  The main aim of the liturgy is to explain and explore the concepts and meanings of the Gospel in a way that children can appreciate the sacred text.  All children at Mass, regardless of which school or faith community they belong to, are invited and welcome to participate in this liturgy, from about age 4 onwards.

If you are interested in becoming a presenter, please come along to be part of a liturgy to see what it is all about, no prior experience is necessary and when placed on the roster, initially you are paired up with a more experienced presenter.  It is a lovely way to be involved in Mass with your own child(ren) and others. So give me a call if you would like to be involved.  Helen Maybin Ph 6161 5315 

COMMUNION BY INTINCTION: Holy Communion may be distributed by intinction in the following manner: "the communicant, while holding the paten under the chin, approaches the priest who holds the chalice and at whose side stands the minister holding the vessel with the hosts. The priest takes the host, intincts the particle into the chalice and, showing it, says: ‘The Body and Blood of Christ.’ The communicant responds, ‘Amen,’ and receives the Sacrament on the tongue from the priest. Afterwards, the communicant returns to his or her place" (no. 49).

The Church provides that when Communion is given by intinction, it must be planned beforehand. This can be seen in the practice of having a minister stand at the priest’s side for the purpose of providing the chalice for the intinction. Further, a communicant should never take the Host and dip it in the chalice himself. Nor may the communicant take the Host over to a minister with the chalice and hand it to him or her to dip.

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AMICUS (a support & friendship group for widowed, separated or divorced Catholics) next function to be advised. New Members are very welcome. For further information please phone Len 6299 6606 or Brian 6291 7402. 

Raphaels:  a singles social group for Catholics and Christian minded people.  Ages 24 to 40 yrs.  A chance to meet people and come to fun social activities which include dinners, movies, social sports, coffees and a Mass every two months.  See www.catholicsocialgroup.com, email raphsgroup@yahoo.com.au or phone 0401918717 

Beginning Experience Support Group: If you have recently lost a partner through death, separation or divorce and would like to work towards a new beginning in life, the people in the Beginning Experience have experienced similar loss and will support and accept you. For information or registration please contact Judy on 6281 1935 or Annabel on 62820252  or visit us at
 http://www.geocities.com/be_canberra/index.htm

BENEDICT HOUSE, former Good Samaritan convent  (39 Isabella Street, Queanbeyan) is now open to the public every Sunday from 2-5pm. Features studio/gallery and afternoon tea. Enquiries 0400 122 868.