ARCHBISHOP Denis Hart has appointed Fr Brendan Lane as Parish Priest of St Mary’s Dandenong. Fr Brendan Lanean will take up his appointment at St Mary’s on September 20. No appointment has yet been made to St Bridget’s Greythorn. An announcement is expected closer to the time that Fr Brendan leaves. Congratulations to Fr Brendan […]
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Prayer for the Year of Mercy
GOD of mercy, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love,that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with your peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no […]
Mini Vinnies help Winter Appeal
THE Mini Vinnies from St Bridget’s Primary School organised the collection of groceries for the winter appeal. Four big tubs of groceries were delivered to the SVDP Assistance Centre in Collingwood to support those in need. Thank you also to all parishioners who generously supported the appeal with donations reaching a final total of $5880.70.
Organist & Slide operators Required
THE parish needs an additional organist to assist with the roster especially when regular organists are on holidays. If you are a competent pianist (or organist) and would like to know more, please contact Jenni Hillman on 9857 6296 or hillman@netspace.net.au Also additional slideshow operators are required for the weekend Masses. While we have […]
Feast Of St Bridget
THE Feast of our patron saint, St Bridget, will be celebrated on Sunday July 23 at 5.30pm with a school family Mass followed by refreshments. On Monday July 24 at 9am we will again celebrate Mass with the whole school followed by a day of activities at the school to mark the feast day. Parishioners […]
Chocolate Drive Fundraiser
ST BRIDGET’S school thanks parishioners for the wonderful level of support received for this important fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards purchase of updated iPads for the school’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program. Thanks also to those helping to sell boxes of chocolates and also those who have generously donated. Payment for boxes […]
Bishops want to hear from young people
TO involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018, the Vatican has released an on-line questionnaire: YOUNG PEOPLE, THE FAITH AND VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of 16- to 29-year-olds around the world. The questionnaire is open to any young person, regardless of faith […]
Music & Mayhem Fundraising Night
THE fun night will held in St Bridget’s Parish Hall on Saturday July 29th from 7pm. It is already shaping up to be an enjoyable night with the Wynyards playing along with the Barber Shop Group. Tickets cost $25 per head with tables of 10 available. Bookings are now open. Flyers are in the […]
Catholic opposition to ‘assisted suicide’
TOWARDS the end of July a petition will be available which has been developed by the Archdiocese, and supported by Archbishop Hart. This petition will set out the Catholic opposition to ‘assisted suicide’ and emphasises well-funded palliative care as the alternative compassionate way to care for those at the end of life. The petition will […]
Refuge Action Group Music & Mayhem Fundraising Night
A FUN night of music and games will be held on Saturday July 29 from 7pm in the Parish Hall, with our very own “Wynyards” as well as the Barber Shop Singers. Cost $25 per person, tables of 10 can be booked or come and join others. Flyers will be up in the narthex next […]