31 July 2022
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C

To whom will all this wealth of yours go?  Luke 12:13-21

From the Parish House

This week I have had the privilege, and the pain, of sitting with a number of families who have lost loved ones.  There is nothing more heart breaking than sitting with parents who have lost a new born baby.  Words of consolation vanish.  All the hopes and dreams that come with welcoming a new life into the world are thwarted and everyone is left feeling empty.

School Voices

Sacré bleu!  What an amazing event the OHR French Wine Night turned out to be.  On arrival, guests were heralded by an entranceway of lighting in the colors of the French flag.  An Eiffel Tower of lights adorned the center of the hall, while the dulcet tones of a piano accordion filled the room. 

Christ-figures - there on our screen

Fr Peter Malone is well known to many of us as a priest of the Missionary of the Sacred Heart.  As Melbourne endured a two-year journey of lockdowns, Peter was not idly wondering how best to fill in the hours.  Instead, he wrote a few books and his latest book Christ-figures: there on our screens has just been published.  

Do Not Feed the Phish!

We all hear about “phishing scams” but what are they exactly?  Phishing is described as a cybercrime in which you may be contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate company to lure you into providing sensitive data.  The information they gather is then used to access your important accounts.

Covid Guidelines Update

With the ever-increasing rise in the number of COVID cases in our community, the Chief Health Officer has strongly recommended using face coverings in indoor and crowd settings during this winter period.  Though face coverings remain optional within Places of Worship, parishioners are encouraged to be sensitive to others when in close proximity.  Please remember to carry your mask with you. Thank you for helping us all to keep safe.

Parish Blog

Understanding Our Faith continues with Christendom II.  Previous articles in this series, and other interesting articles, are available on the Parish Blog.

Nourish your life from the table of the Word

Recently Deceased and Anniversaries

Let us pray... that those who have died may sit in glory at the feet of Christ, especially Alfred Bell, Jim Bilston, Tony Cassidy, Ignatius Gerald Junkeer, Daisy Catherine Knott, Tricia Mooney, Edmond Barry Tutty, and that those whose anniversary occurs at this time might continue to know Gods love, particularly Angela Gibbs, John Fogarty, Mary Camilla Fogarty, Ronald Fogarty, Brigitta Johnson, Armando Torella, Tom Ward and Clare Ward.
 

If you would like a particular anniversary of death remembered in the weekend newsletter and Prayers of the Faithful, please contact the Parish Office by phone or email.

What's on Across our Parishes

• Level Crossing Work on Union Road, Surrey Hills will continue to impact journey times this weekend.  Union Road will be closed in both directions between Croydon Road and Windsor Crescent until Monday, 15 August.

• Hospitality will take place this weekend at Our Holy Redeemer Church following the Saturday Vigil Mass at 6.00 pm and on Sunday following the 10.30 am Mass.  Please bring a plate to share.  All are welcome.

• SHWP St Vincent de Paul Conference will meet this Monday, 1 August at 7.30 pm in the Meeting Room at Our Holy Redeemer Church.

• Barnsbury Apartment 19 is available for sale and is Open For Inspection this Wednesday, 3 August, by appointment only.  Contact Robyn on 0411 557 300. 
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• Friendship Group Morning Tea will take place this Friday, 5 August in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church following 9.15 am Mass.

• Feast Days this week:
  • St John Vianney - Thursday, 4 August.  Readings of the day...

  • Transfiguration of the Lord - Saturday, 6 August.  Readings of the day...

• SHWP Men's Breakfast Group will meet next Saturday, 6 August at 9.00 am in the Meeting Room at Our Holy Redeemer Church.  Contact Denis Billings on 0431 242 431 for further details.
• Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) baskets will be available in our churches next weekend.  Non-perishable foods, cleaning products, washing powder, toiletries and other necessities can be placed in the baskets provided.
• St Mary of the Cross (Mary MacKillop) Feast Day is on Monday, 8 August.  Mass will be celebrated at:
  • 9.30 am at Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Camberwell
  • 7.00 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deepdene
• Assistance Required - with Fr Trac leaving for holidays, we are in need of assistance with washing and ironing the Church linen at Our Lady of Victories.  If you are able to be part of an Altar Society roster to assist with the Church linen, please contact the Parish Office.  Thanks to Fr Trac for sharing his laundry skills over the last two years.
• Sing with Friends - if you enjoy singing, especially singing with others, our new Friendship Group activity is for you.  You are invited to come along and sing together on Friday, 19 August following 9.15 am Mass in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel.  After Friendship Group morning tea, parishioner, Marian Van Grieken will lead us in singing.  This is an opportunity to gather, have fun and sing.  Contact Tricia Norman at the Parish Office with any questions.

• Join Eastern Central Catholic Parishes Facebook Group Read more...

Please contact the Parish Office if you would like your group or ministry activity promoted in the newsletter.

What's on in the Wider Community and Other News

• Winter Fiesta and World Youth Day Launch at St Patrick's Cathedral this Thursday, 4 August from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to shake off the winter chills with live music, delicious food, and great company.  Read more...

• Grand Organ Recital featuring Thomas Grubb at St Patrick's Cathedral this Friday, 5 August  Read more...

• Life of Grace and Mercy Program - A New Woman, improve your relationships is an 11 week course at St Dominic's Parish from 16 August to 25 October.  Read more...

• Melbourne Catholic online for news from the Archdiocese  Read more...

• Cath News online, a service of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference  Read more...

• Current Job Vacancies  Read more...

Financial Support of our Parishes

Your Stewardship giving provides for the continuing mission of our parishes.  You can give to the Parish Stewardship program and to the Presbytery Account by the Online Giving Portal.

Alternatively you can make a payment using EFT (please include your name and envelope number in the reference field), the bank details are:-