THE Victorian Parliament will debate the Euthanasia Bill later this year. The Church’s response and action to this grave issue will be developed further over the coming months when we become aware of what is contained in the legislation. There is a renewed push in Victoria and other parts of Australia for euthanasia and assisted […]
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Australian Catholic Youth Festival
THE next Youth Festival will be held in Sydney from December 7 to 9, 2017. Young people from Year 9 and up to 30 are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au Workshops for youth and parishes to prepare for this event will be held later this year. If you are interested […]
The Good News
IN Holy Week and Easter we follow the journey of Jesus through a trial, humiliation, abandonment and a tortured death. But faith tells us that that is not the end. The wonder of Jesus’ Resurrection is matched by a small band of terrified men and women into a compelling force for spreading the Good News. […]
Archbishop Hart Easter Message 2017
IN his Easter message for 2017, the Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, reminds us that although the Easter message is timeless, it echoes differently from year to year, reflecting the changing world in which we live. Referring to recent tragedies in Egypt, London and the Middle East, Archbishop Hart reminds us that we are, through […]
Easter Message
THE Gospels have gathered the story of some admirable women who at the dawn after the Sabbath, have drawn near the tomb where Jesus had been buried. They can’t forget him. They keep loving him more than anyone else. In the meantime, the men have fled and are still hidden perhaps. The message they hear […]
Happy Easter & Thank You
FR Dennis wishes all parishioners a very happy and joyous Easter, and thank you all for your prayers for my retirement and for better health, and for your support during my time at St Bridget’s. Thanks also for your warm farewell on Palm Sunday and I ask only that you pray for me in the […]
Farewell And Goodbye
THIS will be my last From The Desk for Greythorn. And I doubt that I will ever serve in another parish. I leave next Monday April 17. My heart is tinged with gratitude, sadness and a sigh of relief as I prepare to drive north. This weekend I am grateful to Bishop Terry Curtin for […]
St Vincent De Paul Society
ST Bridget’s celebrates 25 years of our St Vincent de Paul Conference on Sunday, April 23 at 10am Mass. Come and join with past and current members (senior and junior Mini Vinnies) to seek God’s blessing on the ongoing SVdP works of social justice. This Octave of Easter occurs on the very day of Blessed […]
Pope Francis Horrified By Syrian Massacre
POPE Francis has strongly condemned a shocking chemical attack in Syria that left some 70 people, including at least 10 children dead and injured. “We are horrified by the latest events in Syria. I strongly deplore the unacceptable massacre that took place yesterday in the Idlib province, where dozens of civilians, including many children, were […]
Holy Week Reflection
AS I prepare to follow Jesus over the coming week in the suffering of his Passion, I am aware that my prayer will be made in the knowledge of His Resurrection. I watch and listen as Jesus enters Jerusalem and is acclaimed by the people. Jesus’ arrival contrasts with other processions entering Jerusalem for Passover. […]