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Parish Life during January 2026

Our Lady of Pentecost 23 December 2025 No Comments
With many people on holidays during January our parishes will be a little quieter and the following arrangements have been put in place: There will be no Tuesday morning Mass…
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Homily – Fourth Sunday of Advent (A)

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 No Comments
Dreams are a stream of images and thoughts during sleep, which are tied to processing information and events. Sometimes we remember them vividly and sometimes we don’t. Not only do we…
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From the Parish House

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 No Comments
I had often heard about Bondi Beach, as friends had mentioned it as one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in New South Wales. It attracts not only local…
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A Grateful Farewell

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 4 Comments
As I prepare to stand before you tomorrow, I am already deeply moved by the number of familiar faces who will be gathered together. Your presence, your kindness, and your…
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A Brief History of Hanukkah

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 1 Comment
After WWII when reports of Auschwitz and Dachau filtered through to Australia, a number of Jewish people who had survived the Holocaust (the Shoah in Hebrew) found refuge in Australia.…
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Cathy Jenkins

The Bethlehem Sky

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 1 Comment
Last weekend I attended a performance of the Messiah. The theatre was full, the orchestra, choir and soloists working together in perfect harmony, the biblical texts rich with meaning. Composed…
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It’s Show Time!

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 No Comments
Careless Australia, 2025, 85 minutes, Colour. Directed by Sue Thomson.   A documentary about ageing, senior living and care for the elderly. To make its strong points, director Sue Thomson,…
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Understanding our Faith

Understanding our Faith

Our Lady of Pentecost 19 December 2025 No Comments
Christmas: Feast of Light The date chosen for the celebration of the birth of Christ in Rome in the fourth century was that of the shortest day of the year…
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Homily – Third Sunday of Advent (A)

Our Lady of Pentecost 12 December 2025 No Comments
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As December comes around each year, society becomes transformed. There is a never-ending succession of meals and parties. Decorations will be put up in houses, streets,…
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Welcome to the Parish House

Our Lady of Pentecost 12 December 2025 5 Comments
Dear friends, My name is Fr Ian Vergel and I was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Melbourne on 20 September 2025. As a newly ordained priest, my experience…
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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.
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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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Telephone: 03 9816 9291
Email: [email protected]

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Tue - Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

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