Anointing Mass in the Parish Church

by | 30 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

The next Anointing Mass will be held on Wednesday, 28th February, 9.30am. Please consider any homebound parishioners that you may be able to transport to this Mass. Morning tea will be held after Mass. Please let the Parish Office know (9484 1427) if you are able to...

Fr Phil Elias – first public Mass in Australia

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

Parishioners are welcome to Mass to be celebrated by Fr Phil at St Agatha’s at 10:30am on Saturday, 3rd February. Fr Phil is the son of parishioners Joe & Georgette Elias. His early schooling was at St Agatha’s then at Redfield College. After completing his degree...

Adult Faith Formation / RCIA

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

We are now entering the next phase of the RCIA – Living the Faith. We will recommence our weekly meetings on Wednesday, 7th February at 12:30 pm and on Thursday, 8th February at 8:00 pm.

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Quote for the Week

As we look forward to another year, we acknowledge Jesus as our light. Jesus said “I am the Light of the World”. The faith of the Church is that he is “god from god, light from light, true god from true god.” May we all be inspired by Minnie Louise Harkins’...

Congratulations

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

Congratulations to Devin Alwis (son of Nalin & Chethi) and Chontelle Weber (daughter of Richard & Mal) who were married on Saturday, 6th January. We wish them every blessing.

Protect Religious Freedoms

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

Please speak up for religious freedom. Submission to be in by 14th February and can be submitted online, email or mailed. Online -https://pmc.gov.au/domestic-policy/religious-freedom-review/submission Email religiousfreedom@pmc.gov.au Mail -The Expert Panel on...

School is back!

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

We wish all the school students and teachers of the parish a happy and successful year at school. A special thought for Kinders beginning school, Year 7s beginning high school, any who are beginning at a new school and those in Year 12. Opening school Mass – St...

Sacramental Program

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

The First Reconciliation Program will be starting in two weeks time. All children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last year will already be enrolled in this program. Any other children who are in Year 3 or above in 2018 and who have already been Confirmed,...

First Friday Adoration

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin, Upcoming Events

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of each month. You are invited to this opportunity for prayer next Friday 2nd February. There will be Adoration in the Church after the 9.30am Mass until 10.00pm. Inquiries to Rosanna Abrams on 0413 624...

Musicians’ Meeting

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Bulletin

All parish musicians are invited to meet at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening 31st January, 2018 in the Callahan Centre. Email any agenda items to Fr Paul.

Reflection: 4th Sunday Year B

by | 27 Jan, 2018 | Reflections

First Reading (Deut 18:15-20) Moses foretells the coming of a prophet who will speak God’s word to the people. Second Reading (1 Cor 7:32-35) Paul urges everyone, but especially those who are celibate, to give their undivided attention to the Lord. Gospel (Mk 1:21-28)...

January 14, 2018

by | 12 Jan, 2018 | Quote for the Week

“Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. Fertilize the soil ever so richly, it will remain barren unless fed by frequent rains.” Saint John Marie Vianney “Wherever there is life, fervour and a desire to bring Christ to others, genuine vocations will arise.”...

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

by | 12 Jan, 2018 | Reflections

First Reading (1 Sam 3:3-10, 19). The prophet Samuel played a very important role in the history of Israel. Here we have the story of his call by God. Second Reading (1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20). St Paul tells us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we must...

January 7, 2018

by | 5 Jan, 2018 | Quote for the Week

Let all guests who arrive be received as Christ, because He will say: ‘I was a stranger and you received Me’ (Matt 25:35). And let due honour be shown to all …” Rule of St Benedict, Chapter 53 “Make hospitality your special care.” St Paul ( Letter to the Romans)...

The Epiphany of the Lord

by | 5 Jan, 2018 | Reflections

First Reading (Is 60:1-6). The prophet cheers the exiles who returned from Babylon with a vision of a restored city. The prophecy is fulfilled in Christ and in the new Israel, the Church. Second Reading (Eph 3:2-3, 5-6). St Paul expresses the theological meaning of...