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Revised Parish Roadmap to Reopening

Our Lady of Pentecost 29 October 2021 4 Comments

As Victoria rapidly moves towards 80% of eligible Victorians being fully vaccinated the Premier has moved the next stage of reopening to today, Friday, 29 October, at 6.00 pm. This…

Class of 2021

Our Lady of Pentecost 22 October 2021 No Comments

Year 12 students across the country are preparing to sit their final exams. In Victoria, the pandemic has seen students facing the challenge of lockdowns and online learning for much…

From the Parish House

Brendan Reed 8 October 2021 1 Comment

Our Parishes Road Map to Reopening It seems that everyone is talking about the various road maps to reopening. Schools, businesses, sports clubs, and the entertainment industry are all planning…

School Voices – Staff Well-being

Our Lady of Pentecost 8 October 2021 No Comments

After a busy and challenging Term Three, staff at each of our parish schools took the opportunity to reflect on the importance of caring for their own well-being. The education…

A weekend in lockdown

Tricia Norman 16 July 2021 No Comments

Things will be a little quiet this weekend. The snap lockdown announced by the Victorian Premier to manage the rapidly growing cases of COVID-19 has put our plans on hold.…

Sacramental Life Stops and Starts…

Brendan Reed 4 June 2021 No Comments

The latest COVID lockdown has disrupted our plans for the celebration of First Eucharist across our parishes. Our Year 5 students and their families have been waiting for over a…

Staying Connected during lockdown

Brendan Reed 28 May 2021 No Comments

With the announcement by the Acting Premier that Victoria will enter into a seven-day lockdown in order to contain the current spread of Covid-19, I want to assure you that…

From the Parish House

Brendan Reed 9 April 2021 1 Comment

Easter Thanks Thank you to all who were involved in our Easter celebrations this year. Dozens of parishioners assisted in planning our Easter liturgies and participated in so many ways:…

Welcoming Strangers

Our Lady of Pentecost 27 November 2020 No Comments

In his book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy (2019) urges us to ‘…live courageously with more kindness for yourself and for others’. At the…

My Year 6 during COVID

Our Lady of Pentecost 13 November 2020 No Comments

Students attending their final year of primary school in 2020 have had an unusual year. They have had to draw on their incredible talents to stay connected with friends, fellow…

Stand with Pope Francis

Our Lady of Pentecost 13 November 2020 No Comments

Pope Francis’ recent TED talk about climate change acknowledges ’environmental problems are linked to human needs’. Education in ecological and social awareness is imperative to address the climate emergency. Pope…

Asylum Seekers let down by the Federal Government

Tricia Norman 29 September 2020 No Comments

Let Them Know We Care Voice your Concerns The Refugee Council of Australia and community groups have voiced concerns about the Federal Government’s recent decision to move some asylum seekers…

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

Safeguarding

At Our Lady of Pentecost Parish we hold the care, safety and well being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parishes.

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