ADVENT is a time of opportunity when we are asked to prepare our hearts and minds for Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent is a time when we are encouraged to make genuine sacrifices, not harsh and senseless practices, but enough to turn our heart and mind to God and prepare of the coming […]
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Plenary Council: Some Issues raised: 5.30pm Mass
AFTER the 5.30pm Mass, Sunday November 18, some 30 parishioners gathered to discuss the question – ‘What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time?‘ They broke up into four groups and the following are points raised. Group 1 Break down the barriers /go outside and embrace the “lepers” Not […]
Mass and prayer times for this week November 26 to December 2
Monday – November 26 Memorial Mass 7pm Tuesday – November 27 No Mass Wednesday – November 28 No Mass Meditation 9.30am Thursday November 29 No Mass Friday November 30 Mass at 8.30am Saturday December 1 […]
stand in solidarity
ALL people should be free to practice the religious faith of their choice or none if they so choose. Some Christians around the world are being persecuted because of their faith. Stand up for Faith and Religion, Wednesday November 28 at 7.30pm. Location: Forecourt of St Patrick’s cathedral, East Melbourne. At the interfaith gathering, the […]
Plenary Council: Some issues raised: 10am Mass
OVER the last few months the parish has heard about the 2020 Plenary Council – which is a continuing journey – from a number of sources including the Parish Pastoral Council. The first tranche of the process is the Listening and Dialogue Encounter – helping us to develop a habit of dialogue as a […]
Young French Catholics have great expectations of the Church
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Mass and prayer times for this week November 19 to 25
Monday – November 19 No Mass Tuesday – November 20 No Mass Scripture reflection 7.30pm Wednesday – November 21 No Mass Meditation 9.30am Thursday November 22 Mass 9am Friday November 23 Mass at 8.30am Saturday November 24 Reconciliation: […]
Christmas Hamper Appeal
ST Vincent De Paul, Greythorn Conference, will hold their annual Christmas Hamper appeal on the weekend of December 1 & 2 at all Masses.
Carols In The Park
NORTH Balwyn Inter Church Council Carols in the Park will be held at Macleay Park, Belmore Road, Balwyn on Saturday 15 December 15 at 6pm for Family Time and 7.30pm for Carols. All are welcomed.
Scripture Reflection
PARISHIONERS are invited to join the Scripture Reflection Group in “Praying with Scripture” using Lectio Divina and Ignatian Contemplation on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm in the narthex.