FOR those of us concerned with people who seek protection from persecution and violence it has been an amazing fortnight. As little as two weeks ago the talk was still about turning boats back; links of terrorism with ethnic and religious identity; exporting our policy to Europe; the seductive dangers of compassion and attempts to […]
Category: Notices
Weekday Masses at 9.30am
WEEKDAY morning Masses (Monday, Wednesday to Friday) during the refurbishments will be at 9.30am in the parish hall. The church refurbishing is scheduled to be completed by the first week of November.
Homily For The Funeral Of Mrs Jackie Kwok
IT was not hard to know Jackie. What you saw is what you got. She spoke with a rare frankness about her life and her wishes. But she had a characteristic reserve proper to her cultural background. Within her heart, so infused by the grace of strength and resolve, she entertained a landscape of her […]
Trivia Night
I HAVE never been to a Trivia night. This one, organissed by a group led by Catherine Worsnop, was a great success. As I moved around, there was a real buzz at each of the tables. People were in good form and enjoyed the evening. Congratulations to Catherine and to all her helpers and supporters […]
Parish Pastoral Council
THE Parish Pastoral Council met Sept 10, to consider and advise on pastoral matters in the parish. (1) I presented a report and commented on the selection process for the new School Principal. (2) I commented on how few volunteers there are for roles around the parish. This is not unique to Saint Bridget’s. We […]
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Mission Spring Fair
THE Sisters of St Peter Claver will hold the annual mission fund raising fair on Saturday, October 10 9am – 3pm, in the convent grounds in Cotham Road, Kew. Funds raised will support the missionary work in Sudan and Zambia.
Presbytery And Church Collections
LETTERS to parishioners contributing to the Planned Giving (Stewardship) program should be distributed this weekend Please note that it makes it clear that money for the Presbytery is the FIRST collection and envelopes (including loose cash) in the SECOND collection are for the Church. I should stress that, for planning, contributions to the Church are […]
Farewell Mass And Afternoon Tea For outgoing principal
SAINT Bridget’s school community celebrated a farewell Mass and afternoon tea for Paul Dwyer on Thursday September 10. The school community were well represented and gave Paul a gift. Afternoon tea followed. We all wish Paul well in his new appointment at Saint Joachim’s Carrum Downs.
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