BISHOP Terry Curtin left for Europe on August 24, starting in Lviv, Ukraine, where he will represent the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at the annual Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Bishop Peter Stasiuk, who leads the Ukrainians in Australia and Oceania, was also at the Synod. The Ukrainian Catholics are divided into Eparchies […]
Category: Notices
Refugees And Asylum Seekers
SOME of our own reactions in Australia are reflected in the response, or lack thereof, of the European Union. After the Second World War (1939-45), which is being celebrated now, Europeans joined hands to build bridges, working together to create societies in which fundamental rights and shared values would become cornerstones. The EU is now […]
Refurbishment Of Church
PEOPLE continue to be generous with their donations and the Trivia Night fundraiser is continuing to attract more people. Donations of $5000; $1000 and a further $1000 have been made in addition to the gift of the Stations of the Cross. A more complete list of all donations will be published soon. Well done Greythorn […]
Religious Education In Victorian Schools
THE replacement of optional Religious Education classes in Victorian school by classes in ‘relationships’ to all students has barely rated a mention in the press. In fact, a certain silence followed this announcement. Apart from the providers of religious education, almost no one commented. Church schools have barely raised a comment. Others criticised the decision […]
Protected: Roster September to October
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Protected: Reminder Altar servers for next two weekends
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Spring Hard Grocery Collection
THE SVDP is collecting hard groceries during the month of September. This is an annual appeal. It benefits the poor and needy of Melbourne and is an important part of the work of the Greythorn SVDP group. Please give generously from the heart towards this appeal.
Planned Giving Update
ALL parishioners will receive by post an update on their committed and actual giving. I do hope that those in arrears can see their way clear to gradually updating their commitments. The Church is currently just able to meet its expenses. The Presbytery is now requesting money from the Priests Remuneration Fund to keep a […]
Monthly Mass Of Anointing
NEXT Friday September 4 at 9am there will be the usual Morning mass with Anointing of the sick followed by a cuppa in the narthex. If any parishioner requires transport, please contact the Parish Office on 9857 6395 on Thursday.
Special Collection for Retired Priests
NEXT weekend September 5 & 6, there will be the annual special collection fr the support of the Retired Priests of the Archdiocese “care for those who cared”. Currently 87 retired priests need our care and support.