Parish Update template - Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

4 October 2017 ¦No. 36

OCTOBER

HAWTHORN PARISH BREAKFAST: LAY LEADERSHIP Wednesday 11 October, 7.15am – 8.30am Kooyong Tennis Club, 489 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong The guest speaker for this breakfast is Maria Egan, who will be speaking on ‘Lay Leadership: taking our Parish into the future’. Maria is from St Vincent’s Public Hospital Melbourne where she is the Executive Director of Mission. Cost: $40 Bookings: Bernie on 8862 4020

EVENING FORUM FOR PARISHES: STRENGTHENING SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES Wednesday 11 October, 5.30pm for 6–8pm Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne The Australian Government has recently announced withdrawal of support for hundreds of people transferred from Manus Island or Nauru for medical treatment, and intends to return them to danger on these islands. Meanwhile, more than 800 asylum seekers on Manus Island fear that, once the detention centre is closed in October, Australia will leave them with no future and no hope in PNG. The Forum will discuss practical ways in which you and your parish can help. Cost: $15 includes refreshments and resources Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/RQLL Details and RSVP: by 5 October to Lucia Brick on 9287 5566 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/EveningForum4Parishes11Oct.pdf

AVE MARIA: FOUR CENTURIES OF MUSIC HONOURING THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Wednesday 11 October, 6.45–7.45pm St Patrick’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, East Melbourne This night of music spanning four centuries will present vocal and organ tributes to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in whose honour much of the program was composed. From Ave Marias by Bach/Gounod, Michael Head and Giulio Caccini, to Cesar Franck’s glorious Panis Angelicus, the recital will also include music by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi and more. Performers are Frederica Cunningham and Lyndon Green (soprano and tenor), both distinguished graduates of the University of Melbourne and celebrated performers, along with internationally renowned Melbourne organist, arranger and composer Anthony Halliday at the St Patrick’s Cathedral organ keyboard. Cost: $20 at the door. Children under 15 free. Details: 9926 5753 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/Recital4BVMinStPatsCathedral.pdf

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THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN: 100TH ANNIVERSARY Thursday 12 October and Friday 13 October St Clare’s Church and primary school, 3 Harbard Street, Thomastown West To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima on 13 October 1917, St Clare’s invites you to two days of celebrations. On Thursday evening the Rosary will be recited in St Clare’s Church at 7pm, followed by an international Mass at 7.30pm. From 8.30pm, a candlelight procession will take place, with the touring statue of Our Lady of Fatima. This will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. On the day of the centenary itself, Friday 13 October, on St Clare’s primary school oval, the children will lead the Rosary at 10.30am and then Mass will be celebrated in the open air on the oval. A blessing of the sick and Benediction will follow, with a farewell to the pilgrim statue of Our Lady at midday. All welcome. Any priests wishing to concelebrate at either (or both) of the Masses are welcome to make contact. Speak to Father Aurelio Fragapane on 9465 4717 or email [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/Fatima100thAnniversary.pdf

BUILDING A HEALTHIER CHURCH Thursday 12 October, 7.30-9.30pm YTU Study Centre, 34 Bedford Street, Box Hill Yarra Theological Union is hosting an evening conversation with Bishop Vincent Long, Maria Kirkwood and Francis Sullivan on ‘Building a healthier Church: where to from here?’ All welcome. Cost: Free, no need to RSVP DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU35/BuildingHealthierChurch.pdf

FATIMA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS Friday 13 October, 11am–3.30pm Our Lady Ta’ Pinu Shrine, 15 Flanagans Drive, Bacchus Marsh Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Fatima 100th anniversary celebrations will commence with a centennial Rosary pilgrimage Walk with Mary at 11am, complete with Marian hymns along the way, followed by BYO lunch at the Pilgrimage Centre. Confession will be available between 12 and 1pm, with adoration in the Chapel from 12.30pm. Following lunch at 1.30pm, a Rosary procession will lead to Holy Mass at 2pm, celebrated by Bishop Hilton Deakin, with Benediction to follow. Cost: Free Details: 5367 7006 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/TaPinuShrineFatimaCentennial.jpg

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ROMAN RITE CATHOLIC MASS IN ARABIC Friday 13 October, and on the second Friday of each month, 6pm St Ambrose’s Church, 287 Sydney Road, Brunswick The Mass in Arabic is celebrated on the second Friday of every month. In this new initiative for Melbourne, Fr Samir Haddad of the Melbourne Melkite Catholic community will be celebrating Mass according to the Latin rite, but in the Arabic language. Prayers for peace in the Middle East are an integral part of these services, with prayer and music preceding each of these monthly Masses. The liturgy is displayed in both languages in the church. Arabic speaking migrant and refugee groups are especially welcome to attend, along with anyone working in support of refugees and asylum seekers. A gathering for refreshments follows Mass (with awesome coffee!). Details: Fr Haddad on 0402 771 777

CHORAL VESPERS AND SPRING DINNER Friday 13 October, vespers at 6pm, dinner at 7pm Vespers at Sacred Heart Church, Corner Rathdowne and Pelham Streets, Carlton Dinner at Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne The Victorian Branch of the Royal School of Church Music Australia invites you to an ecumenical celebration of Choral Vespers at Sacred Heart Church followed by a spring dinner at Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Choral Vespers will be directed by St Francis’ Church Director of Music, Tony Way. The fundraising dinner following will support training of young church musicians. Guest speaker will be inspirational popular performer, conductor, singer and organist Noel Ancell, artistic director of the Australian Boys Choral Institute, conductor of the Australian Boys’ Choir, the Kelly Gang and the Vocal Consort. Cost: $65 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/RUGL DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/ChoralVespersSpringDinner.pdf

MARRIAGE TODAY: WHERE ARE WE GOING? Friday 13 October, 7.30pm St Mary’s Shrine of the Holy Family, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne In this probing evening, Fr Anthony Bernal, parish priest at St Mary’s Shrine of the Holy Family, and Matthew MacDonald, Director of the Life, Marriage and Family Office at the Archdiocese of Melbourne, will address some key questions about the nature of marriage and the Sacrament of matrimony in the Catholic Church. All welcome. Details: 9287 5587 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/MarriageToday.PDF

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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2017 MASS Saturday 14 October, 11am St Pius X Parish Church, 419 Waterdale Road, West Heidelberg St Pius X Parish, with Catholic Social Services Victoria, warmly welcomes all to a Mass to mark the completion of Mental Health Week 2017. It is an opportunity to pray and stand with the suffering Christ within our communities and help raise awareness of mental health issues. Enquiries: St Pius X Parish on 9457 5794 DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/MentalHealthWeekMass.pdf

FEAST OF ST FRANCIS AT ST FRANCIS’ Sunday 15 October, 10.30am–3pm St Francis of Assisi Church, 290 Childs Road, Mill Park St Francis of Assisi parish, Mill Park invites you and your family to this celebration of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. At 10.30am, the Solemn Mass of St Francis of Assisi will begin the day, which will be followed by a family lunch in the school courtyard with musical entertainment, a jumping castle for the children, a prize for ‘most exotic pet’ and the grand finale at 2pm, the Blessing of the Animals. Bring the kids, bring your pets. Everyone is welcome. Details: Ruth on 9407 6704 or www.cam.org.au/millpark DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/StFrancisMillParkFeastDay.pdf

EVERYONE’S BUSINESS: AN INTERACTIVE FORUM ON INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING OVER THE PAST FIFTY YEARS Thursday 19 October, 12–2pm Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne Catholic Social Services is hosting a lunchtime conversation forum to mark Anti-Poverty Week 2017. Come along and join the conversation with Fr Bruce Duncan and Prof. Paul Smyth (significant contributors to ‘Everyone’s Business’) as they look back on Pope Paul VI’s 1967 encyclical Populorum progressio up to the Australian Catholic Bishops’ 2017 Social Justice Statement ‘Everyone’s Business’, on the various dimensions of human flourishing and social justice. Sandwich lunch provided. Bookings: Lucia 9287 5566 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/EveryonesBusinessForum.pdf

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YEAR OF YOUTH IN YOUR PARISH: WORKSHOP DAY Saturday 21 October, 9.30am–3.30pm Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne In 2018 the Australian Church celebrates the Year of Youth. Parish priests, pastoral associates and parish leaders are invited to explore how your parish can use the Year of Youth to ‘open new horizons for spreading joy’. Hosted by the Archdiocesan Office for Youth and Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation, this workshop day will equip parishes with ideas, tools and resources and will launch the diocesan framework for celebrating the Year of Youth. Cost: $20 for individual registrations, $60 to register a group of four from the same parish (includes lunch) Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/RFGE. Registrations close Monday 9 October. Details: Archdiocesan Office for Youth on 9287 5565 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/YouthInParishWorkshopDay.pdf

PARISH BASED ‘MENALIVE’ WEEKEND Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October St Brendan’s Shepparton (Diocese of Sandhurst), 121 Knight Street, Shepparton The menALIVE non-residential parish based weekend (PBW) is organised by a team from the parish and facilitated by a team from menALIVE Ministries. It is a principal outreach to men in Catholic parishes. The purpose of a menALIVE weekend is to bring men together, to renew their faith in God and to encourage them to become an active force for renewal in the Church but particularly in their parishes. Enquiries: Doug Black on 0408 571 100 or [email protected]

INFORMATION SESSION: UNDERSTANDING POWERS OF ATTORNEY LAWS Wednesday 25 October, 10am–12pm Level 3, 204 Lygon Street, Carlton People interested in learning more about making enduring powers of attorney will find this information session a useful update on the new power of attorney laws. Powers of attorney allow adults with legal capacity to appoint someone to make decisions for them if they are unable or need help to make their own decisions. Many people are unsure about which documents to complete and the processes required to ensure they are legally valid. This session will explore issues around choosing the right decision maker and the different powers of attorney available in Victoria. Registration (essential): https://powersofattorneycommunity26july2017.eventbrite.com.au Details: 1300 309 337 DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/POAfreeEducationOctober.pdf

CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Friday 27 October, 7pm Caroline Chisholm Library, Level 3, 358 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Anyone interested in reading and discussing Christian books and poetry is welcome to join the monthly meetings of The Catholic Book Club. This month Paradiso, volume 3 of Dante’s Divine comedy will be discussed. Details: Paul Nixon on 0405 486 531 or www.melbournecatholicbookclub.yolasite.com

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WEEKEND FOR REFUGEE DADS AND KIDS Friday 27 October to Sunday 29 October Lake Dewar Lodge, Myrniong CatholicCare are inviting refugee dads to bring along one of their children between the ages of 8 and 16 for a fun weekend experience, a weekend which acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a father in a child's life. If you know of any families who would benefit from this experience, please don’t hesitate to make contact. Registrations are now open. Cost: Free Details: [email protected] Website: www.ccam.org.au/rdk DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/RefugeeDadsAndKidsWeekend.JPG

REDISCOVER: A CELEBRATION OF HOPE FOR OUR CITY Saturday 28 October, 2–7pm Federation Square and St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne’s churches are coming together for this day of unity, celebration and hope. At a time when newsfeeds are littered with stories of division and disunity, Melbourne’s Christians are gearing up for a huge event, planned to bring thousands of people together. ‘Rediscover’ is timed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Victoria. Pope Francis insists that unity is a gift from God, and our task is to welcome that gift and make it visible to others. All welcome. DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/RediscoverHope4OurCity.pdf

WALKING WITH GOD IN NATURE: BASS COAST, GIPPSLAND Saturday 28 October The ‘Being with God in nature’ Ministry Team invite you to join them for this walk with God and Prayer Day on Gippsland’s Bass Coast, with a 10 kilometre walk commencing at Punchbowl Road, San Remo and on to Kilcunda via the George Bass Coastal Walk, a total journey of about 10 kilometres. This is some of the most dramatic and beautiful coastal scenery Victoria has to offer, and a wonderful opportunity for you to spend some reflective time walking in nature in silence within a faith community. Cost: $40. BYO lunch. Details and bookings: Campion Centre, Kew, on 9854 8110 or [email protected] or www.campion.asn.au/nature DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/WalkingWithGodBassCoast.pdf

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NOVEMBER THE CARMELITE WAY: NOVEMBER PILGRIMAGE Friday 10 November to Sunday 12 November Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail and Sancta Sophia Meditation Centre Join Carmelite Father Paul Sireh for the eighth annual Carmelite Way Pilgrimage along the beautiful Lilydale Warburton Rail Trail culminating at the Sancta Sophia Meditation Centre. Previous pilgrims have commented that the weekend is about being inspired by the scenery and environment, and is also a compelling opportunity to be away from a world consumed by noise. This is a three-day opportunity to take time out to simply reﬂect and give thanks for what life gives us. Be open to discovering a different perspective on life as you learn along the way what is important to you and shed what is not. Details: 9690 5430 or [email protected] Cost: $380. $600 per couple. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/308840 DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/CarmeliteWayNovemberPilgrimage.pdf

REXBAND, LIVE IN AUSTRALIA: AN INSPIRING MISSION Saturday 11 November, 6.30–9pm Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Rexband is a world-renowned group of young musicians formed in India to bring Christian music to the young people of the world. They have toured Australia previously in 2008 and 2012, and have played at every World Youth Day since 2002. The 2017 Australia-wide tour of the band is a special mission for the band as it is a concert tour involving the Catholic Church— spreading the message of Jesus and celebrating the sheer joy of the Catholic experience, mainly among young people, to energise them in their faith journey. Cost: $50- $100 Details: Assis on 0410 690 783 or [email protected] Bookings: https://www.cybersystemsperth.com.au Web: http://www.rexbandaustralia.com/ DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/RexbandConcertMelbourne.pdf

REFLECTION DAY: ST FRANCIS, MODEL OF DISCIPLESHIP Saturday 18 November, 9am–3pm St Mary’s, 91 Manning Road, Malvern East Holy Eucharist and St Mary’s churches, Malvern East, present this Reflection Day, the theme for which is ‘St Francis: model of discipleship.’ Cost: Donation RSVP: for catering [email protected]

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SAVE THE DATE NATIONAL CHARISMATIC RETREAT FOR PRIESTS, DEACONS, RELIGIOUS, ASSOCIATES Sunday 7 January to Friday 12 or Saturday 13 January 2018 Newman College, 887 Swanston Street, Carlton This residential retreat is held annually each January. In 2018, the retreat’s director will be Fr Francis Innocent Otobo, from the Diocese of Sale, currently parish priest of St Michael’s Parish Traralgon. Fr Francis has preached at numerous retreats, conducted prayer days and celebrated healing Masses for many different prayer groups within Victoria. Ideally, this retreat is for archbishops, bishops, priests, seminarians, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, lay members of religious orders (associates), lay religious (tertiaries or third order members) of religious orders, chaplains, or indeed all who have previously attended these charismatic retreats. A five-day retreat is one option, concluding on the Friday, or a six-day retreat, which ends on the Saturday with a closing Eucharist before lunch. Cost: Five days $530, early bird $500. Six days $630, early bird $600. Early bird prices available until Monday 30 October. Details: Sr Loreto Lynch on 9458 3077 or 0457 644 757 Bookings: See attached flyer or email Dot Buckland at [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/NationalCharismaticRetreatForPriests2018.pdf

GRIEF TO GRACE: HEALING THE WOUNDS OF ABUSE Sunday 8 to Friday 13 April 2018, Hobart, Tasmania ‘Grief to grace: Healing the wounds of abuse’ is a spiritual retreat for anyone who has suffered degradation or violation through physical, emotional, sexual or spiritual abuse. The retreat will be held in Hobart next April. Details: Request an application from Anne on 0407 704 539 or [email protected] Website: www.grieftograce.org

GENERAL NOTICES VOLUNTEER HOME TUTORS NEEDED ACROSS MELBOURNE Can you spare an hour or two each week to visit a newly arrived refugee or migrant in the home and help them learn English and settle in Australia? There are isolated people across Melbourne who are waiting for help. Melbourne AMEP is currently seeking volunteers. Free training and support is provided, and begins in mid-October. Volunteering as a tutor gives you the opportunity to: • help refugees and migrants learn English and become part of the Australian community • meet people from a wide range of backgrounds • develop new skills • learn about other languages and cultures • become part of a dynamic and committed volunteer team. Details: Rebecca on 9269 1085 or 9269 1719 or [email protected] DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/AMEPhomeTutorScheme.pdf

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VOLUNTEER HOMEWORK TUTORS REQUIRED: GEELONG CatholicCare’s Refugee Settlement Program in Geelong has initiated a new Homework Group at Northern Bay College (Corio) that provides students with a supportive learning environment to enhance their academic achievement and build social connections with their peers. Students are from culturally and linguistically diverse, as well as English-speaking backgrounds. CatholicCare are looking for new volunteer tutors to commence in Term 4, to help students understand and complete their set homework tasks in various subjects such as Maths and English, and encourage them to continue working towards their educational and career goals. The commitment is weekly on a Monday (during school terms) between 3.15pm and 4.45pm, at Northern Bay College, Corio campus. All volunteers are required to undergo a Police Record Check (PRC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing any voluntary work with CatholicCare (NOTE: CatholicCare will facilitate the PRC at no cost to the volunteer). Details and applications: Matt Walton, volunteer coordinator, on 9926 5699 or [email protected]

OCTOBER: NATIONWIDE MONTH OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILIES Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Armidale and Bishop Delegate, Marriage and Family, has written to parishes all over Australia, reminding them that October has been designated as a nationwide month of prayer and fasting for marriage and families. To assist parishes in supporting this month, the Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council has produced a raft of resources for your parishes and schools. As Bishop Kennedy wrote: Even though the Month of Prayer and Fasting is a prayer initiative, not a political one, it does take on an extra significance this year as it falls in the middle of the government’s plebiscite campaign. I encourage you to redouble your efforts during this time to pray and preach about the beauty and importance of maintaining the current definition of marriage for the good of the Church and the nation. I encourage you to support your parishes to celebrate Mass, pray the Rosary and undertake Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during this time with the special intention of marriages and families in mind. The resource also seeks prayer support for people who are same-sex attracted or gender questioning, and their families. A specific intention has been created for each of the Sundays in October, for inclusion in the Prayers of the Faithful, as well as in priests’ homilies and parish bulletin notices. This is the intention for Sunday 8 October: This week we pray for the strengthening of marriages and families in distress. Please make this your intention during Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, parish rosaries and prayer groups and family prayer times. Please join this intention to your acts of fasting and sacrifice during the week. visit www.acmfc.org.au for more information. Dropbox resources available here: http://bit.ly/PrayerFasting2017 DOWNLOAD BISHOP KENNEDY’S LETTER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/BishopKennedyLetter4MonthOfPrayerFasting4Families. pdf

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL: REGISTRATIONS OPEN The Australian Catholic Youth Festival will be held in Sydney this year, from Thursday 7 December to Saturday 9 December. This year’s Festival will welcome over 15,000 young people and will include bishops and Catholic speakers from around Australia, along with international guests, including possibly the world’s most popular Christian musician, Matt Maher. Details: http://www.cam.org.au/youth/ACYF-2017/Overview Register: http://www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au/register DOWNLOAD FLYER AT THIS LINK: http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2017/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU36/AustralianCatholicYouthFestival2017.pdf

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FREE TALKS ON CATHOLIC THEOLOGY Each Sunday, 12pm Simons College, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne (2 doors from St Mary Star of the Sea) What do real Catholics really believe? Find out in free 50-minute talks on basic theology, with question time following, given each Sunday after 10.30 Mass by Father Anthony Bernal (of Opus Dei), parish priest of St Mary Star of the Sea. Catholics and all faith-seekers welcome. Details: Maryse on 0478 639 162

FREE PROMOTION OF CATHOLIC EVENTS Parish Update is prepared every Wednesday by the Media and Communications Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The aim of the update is to assist Melbourne’s Catholic agencies, parishes, schools, religious orders, organisations and movements to inform parishes about events of interest. The events are also automatically listed on the Archdiocese’s online events calendar. To include a free advertisement about your upcoming event, email details and flyer to [email protected].

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