ANOTHER item of feedback from last November’s (2017) survey was that some parishioners expressed an interest in participating in working bees. “In response to the interest shown, the Parish Council would like to set up a roster of volunteers to sweep and tidy up the grounds at the front of the church,” Parish Pastoral Council […]

SAINT Bridget’s Parish Primary school needs the assistance of retired or student teachers to assist the class teachers with students who may need extra support with their learning. Any time that you can spare would be appreciated. For further enquires call Acting Principal Robyn Thomson on 9857 6394.

GET to know more about St Bridget’s Parish Primary School at their Open Day, Thursday March 22, from 5pm until 7pm. The Open Day is combined with a Food Market, so come and hear the exciting news of what’s happening in the school and see what the students are working on, meet the teachers and […]

AMONG the feedback from parishioners, received November 2017, was for extending Community Life in the parish. With the feedback, a few practical points were raised. “Many of the suggestions received fall into the category of social functions and we need to establish a group to organise these activities,” Parish Pastoral Council president, Ric Canale said. […]

EXTENDING community life was one of the main suggestions from parishioners received last November, 2017. “We were encouraged to continue with tea and coffee after the 10am Mass,” Parish Pastoral Council president Ric Canale said. Calling for more volunteers to become rostered on for tea and coffee duty (once a month at most) Mr Canale […]

LAST November (2017) the Parish Pastoral Council invited parishioners  to discuss the future direction of Saint Bridget’s parish. Parishioners were invited to express their views/interests  on four key pastoral areas: 1) Community life 2) Faith development, 3) Service/Outreach, and 4) Worship/liturgy. The PPC president, Ric Canale thanks you for the valuable feedback. Over the next […]

SCIENTISTS are now discovering what the mystics have known for thousands of years – that meditation is good for us.  It unites our inner and outer worlds, heals our mind, body and spirit, and makes us whole. A Benedictine monk, Father John Main (1926-1982), recovered from the early desert fathers this ancient prayer tradition for […]

LENT 2018 commences on Ash Wednesday February 14. Masses (with the Blessing and distribution of the Ashes) on Ash Wednesday will be at 11.45am and in the evening at 7.30pm. In preparation for Ash Wednesday, Burning of the Palms will take place at the school courtyard at 9.15am on Tuesday February 13. Parents and parishioners […]

LENT begins on Ash Wednesday February 14. Masses (with the Blessing and distribution of the Ashes) on Ash Wednesday will be at 11.45am with the school and in the evening at 7.30pm. A Lenten Reflection Program to prepare for the joy of Easter will be held each Tuesday (February 20, 27, March 6,13 & 20) […]