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Lenten Thoughts

Frank O'Loughlin 13 March 2026 No Comments
Three Models On the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent in Year A of the Lectionary (that is the book of readings for Mass), we are presented with three…
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Homily

Homily – Third Sunday of Lent (A)

Our Lady of Pentecost 6 March 2026 No Comments
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

Our Lady of Pentecost 6 March 2026 No Comments
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

Our Lady of Pentecost 6 March 2026 2 Comments
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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Lenten Thoughts

Frank O'Loughlin 6 March 2026 1 Comment
Lent is not ‘Ordinary Time’! To say that Lent is not ‘Ordinary Time’ is true of the liturgy.  It is an intensive time of our Christian year!  It is not…
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A Tour through the Mass!

Frank O'Loughlin 6 March 2026 No Comments
The Penitential Act There are three forms of the Act of Penance at the beginning of Mass.  Each of them involves an invitation by the priest to acknowledge our sinfulness…
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Homily

Homily – Second Sunday of Lent (A)

Our Lady of Pentecost 27 February 2026 1 Comment
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

Our Lady of Pentecost 27 February 2026 5 Comments
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

Our Lady of Pentecost 27 February 2026 1 Comment
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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