From the Parish House
My name is Hoang Dinh. I moved into the parish on Wednesday, 17 August to commence my appointment as an assistant priest. Prior to this appointment, I was ministering at the Bayside Parish of Mordialloc and Aspendale. I began my time there in 2018 as a student, still in training for the priesthood.
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School Voices
Preps at OHR celebrated their 100 days of learning by arriving at school wearing clothes that were typical of what might be worn by a 100-year-old person. What wonderful imaginations the Preps have and what magnificent outfits they arrived in.
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Book Launch - Does Sin Matter?
Fr Frank O’Loughlin has wasted no time since he came to live and work among us in 2020. Last year he launched Gathering the People of God. This year Fr Frank will launch his new book Does Sin Matter? Separation, Reconciliation, Redemption at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene on 31 August 2022.
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Over the Page
Each month, in association with Pauline Books & Media in Camberwell, Sr Joanna Coleiro fsp gives book recommendations for parishioners, both big and small. Pauline Books & Media is run by The Daughters of St Paul, which is an international congregation of religious women founded to spread the Gospel through the channels of the modern media.
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Parish Blog
Understanding Our Faith continues this week with A Different Time. Further articles are available on the Parish Blog.
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Nourish your life from the table of the Word
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Recently Deceased and Anniversaries
Let us pray... that those who have died may sit in glory at the feet of Christ, especially Catherine Courtney and Hilda Galea, and that those whose anniversary occurs at this time might continue to know Gods love, particularly Timothy Mark Cosgrove, Owen Frost, Steven Klimidis, Tecla Luna, Molly Moore, Tan Chong Beng and Theodore Tan Tik Lin.
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.
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What's on Across our Parishes
- Hospitality will take place this weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church following the 5.30 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday and 10.30 am Mass on Sunday. All are welcome.
- Family led Mass will take place at 10.30 am this Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Hospitality will follow in the Gathering Space hosted by the Year 3 & 4 families from OLGC Primary School.
- RCIA will meet this Tuesday, 23 August at 7.30 pm in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
- Feast Day this week:
- Encompass Youth will gather for a social event this Thursday, 25 August. Please email Sophie Zebrowski for further information.
- 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.
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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.
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What's on in the Wider Community and Other News
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Natural Fertility Awareness Week takes place this week, 22-28 August. Read more...
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Celebrate 100 - a concert to celebrate 100 years of the Carmelite Nuns in Melbourne on Sunday, 18 September at 3.00 pm. Booking essential. Download the flyer...
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Heart of Life reflection event Assertiveness - Trusting Your Own Inner Voice on Tuesday, 30 August from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm via Zoom. To book visit the
Heart of Life website...
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Melbourne Catholic online for news from the Archdiocese Read more...
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Cath News online, a service of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Read more...
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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.
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Alternatively you can make a payment using EFT (please include your name and envelope number in the reference field), the bank details are:-
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OLGC & All Hallows Church Account
BSB: 083 347 Account: 68679 0501
Our Lady of Victories Church Account
BSB: 083 347 Account: 63604 1772
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Surrey Hills Wattle Park Church Account
BSB: 083 347 Account: 4894 17994
CBD & SHWP Presbytery Account
BSB: 083 347 Account: 69440 0585
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