THE PPC had their monthly meeting, March 31. A variety of issues were raised but one that is immediately relevant concerns after Mass hospitality and conviviality. The suggestion was made and will be implemented to have a cup of tea, coffee, soup (winter) after every Mass. This is an opportunity for parishioners and visitors to […]
Category: Notices
Easter And Saint Bridget’s Greythorn
THIS is the second Easter I have celebrated in the parish. I am looking forward to it. The ceremonies and rituals follow a pattern that, in many ways, corresponds to every human life. Suffering, sadness and death followed by the joy and hope of resurrection. New life is inevitably preceded by pain and sadness and […]
Church And World
I HAVE been thinking lately about various signs of a gap or a division between the traditional Church way of thinking and the new ways that many people seem to take in their individual way of searching. The first is the mode of spiritual seeking which is widespread in Western societies but which the official […]
Meeting Of The Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC meet for the first time in 2016 on Thursday, January 28. We had a full contingent except for Edgar D’Souza who is overseas. Ms Michelle Verna, the new school principal was present and made warmly welcome. She gave a verbal report on her first days at Saint Bridget’s and was positive and constructive […]
Melbourne Catholic Magazine
THE Archdiocese has ceased producing Kairos magazine and is now publishing a monthly edition of Melbourne Catholic. The first copies are available this week. My first reading of this publication suggests that it is divided into thematic sections such as Encourage, Discern, Pray and such. There are articles and reviews (film and book) under each […]
Penance And Fasting During Lent
ON Ash Wednesday and Good Friday Catholics are expected to fast and abstain from meat. On all other Fridays, acts of Penance (Prayer, Self-Denial or Charity), should be observed. The Good Friday fast should extend into Saturday before the Vigil Mass.
Joy In The Spirit
DISCIPLES of Jesus Melbourne invite you to join them for a series of five sessions of praise and worship, preaching and fellowship. Starts Sunday February 14 at 2:30pm, at St Benedict’s school hall, enter via 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. Families, youth, singles, couples are all welcome! More info: mgllukev@gmail.com or Bernadette 9857 8177.
Catechism classes Term 1 2016
Classes for Reconciliation and First Communion begin Tuesday March 1 from 4pm to 4.45pm Confirmation class: Begin Monday March 7 from 4pm to 4.45pm. Classes end for Term 1 Monday March 21 (Confirmation) Tuesday March 22 (Reconciliation & First Communion)
Easter Liturgies
Wednesday 10 February – Ash Wednesday Masses at 9am and 7.30pm Sunday March 19/20 – Palm Sunday – The Lord’s Passion, Blessing and distribution of Palms: Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10am and 5.30pm Thursday 24 March – Holy Thursday at 7.30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Friday 25 March – Good Friday 10am Stations of […]
Thank you: Archbishop Hart
I RECEIVED a letter from the Archbishop expressing his thanks to the parish for our ‘Get Well’ card and flowers. The Archbishop is still recuperating and hopes to be back in his office at Gould House in the near future. We continue to wish him well with his recovery and support him with our prayers.