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        Amazon Australia is expanding support for Western Sydney communities through a new AUD $229,000 contribution to the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s Vinnies Vans program, delivering more meals, connection and critical support to those doing it tough.   ...
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        One of the most fundamental features of our Catholic faith is the belief in the communion between the living and the dead. For this reason, we celebrate All Saints and All Souls one after the other. The Saints remind us that we are called to live the Beatitudes of...
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        Today we thank God for those who heeded the call from the other side of the world so those gathered from every language and nation might come and see the Lord’s glory coming from the east and the west and from the north and the south to recline at...
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