From the Parish House
The last week has knocked us all about. Scenes of Russian tanks moving across Ukraine and the creation of a new flood of refugees is heart breaking to witness. Closer to home we have been exposed to death and destruction as flood waters have wreaked havoc. War and violence, floods and destruction. These all make us feel very vulnerable.
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Lent: Why we celebrate Easter
This Tuesday, Fr Frank O'Loughlin commences a two part series exploring the meaning of the Easter Triduum and why they are the centre of our Liturgical Year. Part One will take place from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Tuesday, 8 March. Part Two will take place on Tuesday, 22 March. RSVP is available online or sign up sheets will be available in our Churches this weekend.
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Ann Rennie Reflects
The first prayer of my day is to thank God that I’m alive to hear the beautiful carillon of birdsong that tumbles through the dawn and eases me from my downy slumber. What a joy to hear this canticle of creation. It’s a suburban concerto and sets me up with gladness to be getting on with the day that lies unscripted ahead of me.
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Life is changed not ended
Sr Joan Cartlidge FCJ will be remembered by many at Deepdene & Balwyn Parish as an active parishioner with a happy outlook on life. Joan Marie Cartlidge was born on the 30 November 1939 in Windsor, Melbourne. She was the beloved second daughter of George Cartlidge and Irene Lundberg and cherished sister of Patricia and Wendy.
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Visit the Parish Blog
As we move into March, we look back at the Sacramental Milestones from February; hear from Our Holy Redeemer Primary School in School Voices and continue Fr Frank's series on Living Lent and Understanding Our Faith.
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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 John Brick, Giuseppina Di Battista, Gilbert Farrow, Maureen Grabau, Patricia Herrick, James Carroll Long, Fr Kevin Mogg AM, Betty Nyblom and Sr Regina Smith rsj, and that those whose anniversaries occur at this time might continue to know God's love, particularly John Brady, Pasquale Gargano, Paula Horka, John Hyland, Peter Hyland, Karen Niemiec, Andrew Ng Lun Him, Ng Sui Yu and Helen Temby.
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
- Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project (BASP) baskets will be available in Camberwell, Balwyn and Deepdene churches this weekend. Non-perishable foods, cleaning products, washing powder, toiletries and other necessities can be placed in the baskets provided.
- SHWP Men's Breakfast Group will meet for fellowship this Saturday at 9.00 am at a local café. Contact Denis Billings for further details.
- Hospitality will take place this Sunday in the Gathering Space following 10.30 am Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. All welcome.
- Young Adult Forum for 18-35 year olds will take place this Sunday, 6 March in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deepdene following the 5.00 pm Youth Mass. Download flyer...
- Rite of Christian Initiation in Adults (RCIA) will meet in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Tuesday, 8 March following Why Celebrate Easter.
- Lenten Discussion Group: Restoring Freshness in the Time of Lent - this four week series commencing on Wednesday, 9 March is based on the program written by Fr Michael Elligate and will be facilitated by Rose Marie Prosser. Read more....
- St Vincent de Paul Conference will meet this Wednesday, 9 March as follows:-
- Deepdene & Balwyn - from 7.00 pm in the Gathering Space at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
- Camberwell - from 7.30 pm in the OLV Meeting Room at the Basilica of Our Lady of Victories.
- Parish Leadership Formation Sessions - the first of three sessions will take place this Wednesday, 9 March from 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm in the Meeting Room at Our Holy Redeemer Church.
- Join Eastern Central Catholic Parishes Facebook Group Read more...
If you would like your group or ministry activity promoted in the newsletter please contact the Parish Office.
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What's on in the Wider Community and Other News
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Project Compassion 2022 working together for justice and dignity. Walking together in hope. Building together a better future for all. To donate and learn more about Project Compassion Read more...
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Melbourne Catholic online for news from the Archdiocese Read more...
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CathNews 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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