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Homily – Third Sunday of Lent (A)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – First Scrutiny We are entering the Third Sunday of Lent.  The Gospel readings in Year A for the last three weeks of Lent…
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Melbourne Archbishop convokes a Synod

On the third Sunday of Lent (8 March 2026), Archbishop Peter A Comensoli will formally convoke a Synod for the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The synod calls the Melbourne Church to…
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Sandy Curnow

Sandy Curnow Reflection

The Ways we Share Not many people noticed it at the time, but a couple of weeks ago, Ramadan, Lent and the Lunar New Year all began within a few…
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Homily – Second Sunday of Lent (A)

Avid hikers understand climbing mountains requires preparation.  Backpacks must be adequately packed with sufficient food and drink along with the necessary equipment for changing conditions, yet must remain lightweight for…
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From the Parish House

Last week, I met with the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) to continue our discussions regarding the recent changes to the Mass schedule and to reflect on the feedback shared at…
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Ann Rennie Reflects

We live in a hyper-connected world and sometimes that connection is useful and good. But often that connection is facile and burdensome, adding another layer of intrusion that does not…
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Lenten Thoughts

Lent: Fasting, Prayer and Almsgiving Right back into Old Testament times, fasting, prayer and almsgiving (generosity) have been seen as fundamental ways in which we can attune ourselves to God…
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Baptism of child

Sacramental Life

During the month of February 2026, the following Sacraments were celebrated in our Parish: Baptisms Zara D’Angelo Wilbur Frost Dante Interrigi Xander Nardella Alessia Panozzo Farid Zaid Sacrament of Marriage…
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Homily – First Sunday of Lent (A)

The First Sunday of Lent each year always presents us with the account of the Temptations of the Lord.  We have Matthew’s account for Year A, Mark’s for Year B,…
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It’s Show Time!

    Crime 101 US, 2026, 139 minutes, Colour. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry Keegan, Corey Hawkins, Monica Barbaro, Nick Nolte, Devon Bostick, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Taie…
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A Tour through the Mass!

Beginning Mass Entrance Hymn We begin Mass with the Entrance Hymn which is chosen as far as possible to suit the particular character of each celebration which often arises out…
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Homily – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

“I’ll just do the bare minimum.” Has anyone heard this quote or experienced this attitude before?  I came across this mentality throughout my studies.  At university, students would say, “P’s…
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