IN preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Mass) our parish celebrated Reconciliation on last Wednesday (Dec 14) night. It was an opportunity for prayer, reflection and reconciliation. I am grateful to Fathers Peter Malone MSC, Paul Castley MSC and Theo Rush OFM for their assistance on the night. If you […]

TELEVISION and social media sometimes inform us (graphically) more than we would like. Nobody can be sanguine at the sight of civilian deaths, especially children (although every human life is sacred); the destruction of hospitals and indifference to the Red Cross; the widespread destruction of an ancient capital and the trampling of the human spirit […]

WE hear about the coming of John the Baptist and his announcement of the Messiah, Jesus. The “light” in the beginning of this passage refers to Jesus, the eternal Word of God. This Gospel makes clear that John is not the Messiah but came to prepare the way for Jesus, the Christ. People were wondering […]

FEASTS such as this get lost in the week when everybody is busy. A few find their way to Mass to honour the Blessed Mother. The liturgy for December 8 wants us to prepare for Christmas, now at the door, by inviting us to meditate on the Angel’s Annunciation to Mary. The angel reveals to […]

ALTAR serving  is a truly a rewarding and important Ministry for your child/children as they assist the priest with celebrating the liturgy. They will be given training and usually required to serve once in three weeks at a Mass of their preference. Talk and suggest this Ministry to your children and assure them they will […]

LAST Wednesday, Nov 30, the parish Men’s group celebrated their final meal together with after-dinner speaker Missionary of the Sacred Heart Father Peter Malone. It was a very successful night with thanks to Don and Ian Matheson who cooked a very pleasant meal and served salads and deserts. Towards the end of the meal Father […]

A LEAVING collection after all Masses will be held next weekend (Dec 10 & 11) to support the work of the Archdiocese Melbourne Overseas Mission. Envelopes will be available in the narthex. Your support continues to contribute towards the good work of the Missions in those countries where people still live in extreme poverty.

JOIN other young people aged 16-35 for a powerful week of teaching, live music, sacraments, prayer, praise and listening to great speakers. The Melbourne Summer runs from January 8 to 15 Registrations are now open. Register before Dec 15 for early bird rates and/or register as a group of four to save $100 (three participants […]