From the Parish House
Seating guests at a special event is not always easy. And you can’t always just say, “sit where you like”. There are occasions when you need a seating plan. That can cause headaches. When I am invited to a wedding I am often seated next to Nana and Pa. I often wonder how they feel being lumbered with ‘the priest’ for the evening.
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Book Launch - Does Sin Matter?
Fr Frank O’Loughlin will launch his new book Does Sin Matter? Separation, Reconciliation, Redemption on Wednesday, 31 August at 7.00 pm in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. All are welcome to attend.
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Sparks of Beauty
A couple of Saturday mornings ago, the first three items on my local news bulletin were the stabbing of an author at a literary event, life support being turned off for an actor after a car accident and more accounts from the atrocities of war in Ukraine. It was a startling reminder of the ugliness of life. How do we make sense of this and not lose heart?
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Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse
The Catholic Church has had a long tradition of commemorating Social Justice Sunday on the final Sunday of August. Since 1940 Catholic bishops across Australia have joined together to issue a major social justice statement nearly every year.
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Parish Blog
Two students from Our Lady's Primary School in Wattle Park reflect on their Confirmation Reflection Day in School Voices and Understanding Our Faith looks at New Age, New Approach - the Catechumenate.
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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 Caterina Morabito, Joan Seal, Catherine Tanner, David Tjia, and that those whose anniversary occurs at this time might continue to know Gods love, particularly David Ceravolo, Eileen Cunningham, James Cunningham, Patricia Devoy, Kim Dinh, Gwenda Gidley, Gwen Keppel, Alex Lee Chin Hun, Jack O'Connor and Mary Isobel O'Connor
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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Stewardship Envelopes and Giving Statements
Thank you to the many parishioners who are part of our Stewardship program. Stewardship envelopes and giving statements have now been distributed. Our Stewardship program allows us to grow our parish projects and outreach activities, maintain our parish facilities and employ our parish staff. Every contribution to our parishes helps us to confidently plan for the future.
If you would like to join our Stewardship program, review your pledge or alter your method of contribution, please contact Kate Baines at the Parish Office.
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What's on Across our Parishes
- Congratulations to Fr Brendan as he celebrates his 32nd year of ordination to the priesthood. Thank you for all you do for our parishes.
- Hospitality will take place this weekend at:
- Our Holy Redeemer Church following the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday and 10.30 am Mass on Sunday. Please bring a plate to share.
- Our Lady of Victories Basilica following the 6.00 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday and 10.00 am Mass on Sunday.
- Mont Albert Road level crossing will be closed from Monday, 29 August to Sunday, 4 September.
- Friendship Group Morning Tea will take place this Friday, 2 September in the Gathering Space following 9.15 am Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
- Confirmation will be celebrated at Surrey Hills Wattle Park Parish next weekend. Candidates will be presented at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church at 6.00 pm on Friday, 2 September and Our Holy Redeemer Church at 1.00 pm on Sunday, 4 September. You are asked to remember all our Confirmation candidates in your prayers.
- SHWP Men's Breakfast Group will meet next Saturday, 3 September in the Meeting Room at Our Holy Redeemer Church.
- Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) baskets will be available in the churches next weekend. Non-perishable foods, cleaning products, washing powder, toiletries and other necessities can be placed in the baskets provided.
- Priests Retirement Foundation Annual Father's Day Appeal will be held at all Masses across our parishes next weekend. Appeal envelopes will be available. Your generous donation assists in providing support, healthcare and accommodation for our retired priests.
- Farewell Mass for Fr Trac will take place on Friday, 16 September at 7.00 pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. All parishioners across our parishes are warmly welcome to celebrate Mass and join him for hospitality in the Gathering Space following Mass.
- 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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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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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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