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Generous Giving Made Easy

Kate Baines 11 December 2020 No Comments
Don’t have any change on you for the collection?  Don’t worry, get the Generous App. Generous – Giving made easy Not long now and we will be taking our seats…
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Ann Rennie

Our never-ending story

Our Lady of Pentecost 11 December 2020 No Comments
Over the course of his career my father delivered over three thousand Melbourne babies.  He never got over the miracle of birth. A devout man, each squishy squalling mewling baby…
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Are there three Comings of Jesus?

Frank O'Loughlin 11 December 2020 No Comments
As we celebrate Advent it is noticeable that the Coming of Jesus takes three forms.  The most obvious is that coming in the past which is the basis of the…
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From the Parish House

From the Parish House

Brendan Reed 4 December 2020 2 Comments
Sometimes in our house there is confusion.  I use words and phrases that I think are quite clear and am met with a blank look or a ‘what do you…
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A Holy and Sustainable Christmas

Our Lady of Pentecost 4 December 2020 No Comments
We are looking forward to celebrating Christmas together more than ever this year.  It is a joyous time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but can we do this while…
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St Vincent de Paul – Supporting Families

Our Lady of Pentecost 4 December 2020 No Comments
John Morrissey, a member of St Vincent de Paul Camberwell Conference for nearly 20 years,  reflects on his time and the work with the Conference. Since joining the Camberwell Conference…
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Origins of Advent and Christmas … Part 2

Frank O'Loughlin 4 December 2020 No Comments
The word Advent means Coming.  Therefore, its orientation is towards the feast of Christmas.  Historically Christmas preceded Advent.  We have hints of the beginnings of Advent in the 300’s and…
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Sacramental Milestones

Our Lady of Pentecost 4 December 2020 No Comments
As we safely re-open our churches, we also begin the catch up of Baptisms postponed during lockdown.  Families have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to have their children baptised.…
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Family Traditions for Advent and Christmas

Our Lady of Pentecost 4 December 2020 No Comments
Members from the Children’s Liturgy group at Surrey Hills Wattle Park Parish share some of their family traditions and preparations during the Advent Season… Advent comes from the Latin meaning…
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