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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
12th April, 2015
Reflection: In today’s gospel there are three scenes. In the first scene the
disciples are hiding behind closed doors in fear of reprisals from those who
executed Jesus. In their closed room Jesus appears among them, offering a
greeting of peace and tells them that he has been sent by God to give them
the gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus commissions his disciples in turn to bring
God’s peace and forgiveness to others through the power of the Holy Spirit.
In the second and third scenes the focus is on Thomas who was not the
trusting type and harboured doubts. Christians today harbour doubts like
Thomas and we need Jesus’ words to him ‘Peace be with you’ to reach out to
our generations of Christians for whom John was writing: doubt can be overcome by faith and the
Risen Lord can be recognised.
In today’s world, there are atrocities being done to people that causes fear, loss of hope and
doubt in humanity. To move us beyond our own fears and to embrace the pain of our wider world we
need the example and care of others who believe in the Risen Lord. To be in touch with the wounds
of our world in a peaceful and healing way enables us to find God.
Let us listen to Pope Francis who reminded Christians in his Easter homily of the strength which
comes from Christ’s death and resurrection, calling them to be witnesses of peace and justice,
especially for those suffering today in regions of extreme violence and persecution.
Drusilla Gonsalvez
Trinity Parish
Vanuatu Caritas
Appeal
Fundraiser/Social
This Sunday, 12th April, 2-5pm,
St. Paul’s Hall, Bentleigh
Music, Live Band,
bring your own drinks and nibbles,
tea/coffee provided.
Sign up sheets at Easter.
Entry: $10 pp to go to Appeal.
ALL WELCOME
(They need our help!)
Second Conversation in Faith — with Bishop Mark Edwards
newly consecrated auxiliary bishop for Melbourne,
Thurs. April 16th at 7.30 pm in the McKenna Centre.
Born in Indonesia; educated at Mazenod College; graduated Bachelor of
Science from Monash University; then entered the Missionary Oblates of Mary
Immaculate (Oblates) in 1980. He made his final profession as an Oblate in
1984 and was ordained in 1986. He continued his studies at Monash obtaining
Bachelor of Letters and a Doctorate in Philosophy.
He has been a teacher, a Novice Master, a Lecturer at CTU and various other
formation posts within his order, until he was consecrated a bishop in Dec 2014
We wish to welcome Bishop Mark to our community; invite him to share
something of his faith journey; and to allow us to respond in a conversation
with him.
THANK YOU - Our Holy Week Liturgies across all three communities were fantastic and the large
number of people who attended these sacred days reflected a wonderful energy. A number of
collections were taken up during these ceremonies and I offer you their details on page 2. A special
thank you for your generosity over these days. Our largest collection during Lent is Project Compassion
and we will continue to collect and update you on this final amount. Many thanks for your support.
Michael
We support the endeavours of the Royal Commission to bring healing to the victims of abuse.
Church's website: www.facingthetruth.org.au
DAY
OUR PEOPLE
& OUR
CONTACT
DETAILS
TIME
SERVICE
WEEK COMMENCING 13th April , 2015
9:15am
Communion
St. Paul’s
10:00am
Funeral Mass
Giovanni
Taranto
St. Peter’s
Funeral Mass
Antonio Boccari
St. Peter’s
10:00am
Mass
St. Paul’s
10:00am
Funeral Mass
Peter Carr
St Peter’s
9:15am
Communion
St. Paul’s
10:00am
Communion
St Peter’s
10:00am
Mass
St Catherine’s
Thurs
10:00am
Mass
St Paul’s
Fri
10:00am
Mass
St Peter’s
8.30am
Mass
St. Catherine’s
8:00am
Communion
St. Peter’s
9:30-10am
Reconciliation
St. Paul’s
6.00pm
Mass
St. Paul’s
6.30pm
Mass
St. Peter’s
Mass
St. Peter’s
Mass
St. Catherine’s
Mass
St. Paul’s
Mass
St. Peter’s
Mass
St. Catherine’s
Mass
St Peter’s
Mon
1:00pm
HOLY TRINITY PARISH
WEB PAGE: www.holytrinityparish.org.au
EMAIL: [email protected]
Tues
Priests: Michael Sierakowski, Paul Gurry,
Clem Cafarella, Cyril Blake
Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia, Margaret Pinzone,
Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe (OLSH), June Kellar, Liz Liston
Catherine Green (Arrowsmith Program)
Parish Manager: Libby Thomas
St. Peter’s East Bentleigh
OFFICE HOURS
(Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm
St. Paul’s Bentleigh
OFFICE HOURS
(Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm
844 Centre Road,
East Bentleigh 3165
Ph: 9579 4255
Fax: 9570 4288
122 Jasper Road,
Bentleigh 3204
Ph: 9557 1165
Fax: 9503 4575
[email protected]
[email protected]
Pastoral Associates:
Carmel Dyt,
Delia Donahoe,
June Kellar
Liz Liston
Secretaries:
Marion Quinn
Trish Richards
Sacramental Teachers
Lidia Boschini
Betty DeMarco
Stewardship Program:
Keith Gonsalvez
Adult Faith Education:
Chris Pearson
COMMUNITY
Wed
Sat
Pastoral Associates:
Matilde Chia
Secretary:
Libby Thomas
Primary School
Ann Cooper – Principal
Margaret Smith - REC
9557 7130
8.30am
9.30am
Sun
10.30am
St. Catherine’s
Moorabbin
2 Buchan Street,
Moorabbin 3189
Ph: 9555 4242
5:30pm
Collections: Last weekend 4th & 5th April 2015
[email protected]
Good Friday
Holy Places
Project
Commpassion
(so far)
Easter
Offerings
St. Peter’s
$2,475
$3,804
$1,000
St. Paul’s
$ 973
$3,114
$ 540
St. Catherine’s
$ 430
-
$ 470
$3,878
$6,918 so far
2,010
Community
Pastoral Associate:
Margaret Pinzone
Primary School
Michael Juliff - Principal
Secretary:
Judi Fisher
9575 0909
Primary School
Mrs Maria Angliss– Principal
Ms Carmel Donlon - REC
9555 7200
RECONCILIATION: 1/2 hr before each mass
Emergency:
Please call St. Peter’s and leave a message as
we regularly attend this phone—03 9579 4255
TOTAL
Community
Stewardship
Presbytery
St. Peter’s
$5,257
$4,524
St. Paul’s
$1,361
$1,722.85
$827
$613
St. Catherine’s
ST. PAUL’S NOTICES
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2015:
First Reconciliation
Over 50 children of the Parish community will have
their First Reconciliation on the following dates:
18th April, 2nd May, 9th May, 16 May & 23rd May.
Please pray for these children as they prepare to
experience God’s forgiveness and healing.
CONFIRMATION 2015:
The sacrament of Confirmation is the next step in the
sacrament of initiation and at the same time confirms
our baptismal promises made for us by our parents. It
is a marvellous gift received by those grade 6 students
preparing for it. Children must have received the
sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
prior to Confirmation.
The following diary dates for Confirmation 2015.
You are required to attend:
15th April – Family Faith & Enrolment Night
6.45pm – 8pm .
18/19 April (18th April at 6pm, a family Mass and
presentation of candidates weekend) details will be
available at the Family Faith Night.
21st May – Thursday – Confirmation Rehearsal TBA at
the Family Faith Night.
22nd May – Confirmation Reflection Day TBA at the
Family Faith Night.
29th May - Confirmation Celebration at 7pm.
Other school children of the community may contact
Matilde Chia (9557 1165) through the Parish office.
Preparation Classes on a Wednesday at 4pm
commencing on 22nd April 2015.
FIRST EUCHARIST:
Details will be available before end of Second Term for
Grade 4 Students.
BAPTISMS: We congratulate Tahlia Lyons
daughter of Mitchell and Samantha,
Nash Quinn son of Anthony & Rochelle,
Finn Last son of George and Camille,
Charlie and Jack Skinner sons of Ben and
Helen who will be baptised this Sunday.
We thank their families for bringing these
children to Baptism and support them as they
commence their journey of faith.
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS ANZAC DAY MASS:
The annual Anzac Commemoration Mass
for the Catholic War Veterans will be
hosted by St. Catherine’s this year.
Mass Saturday, 25th April at 10.00am.
Everyone is welcome to come along and
remember those who fought for our
country. Morning tea will be served at the conclusion
of the Mass.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
ON NOTICE BOARDS
• Jesus Youth Australia: Hours of Grace 2014
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St. Peters Church 258 Clayton Rd, Clayton
20/04/14 (9am) to 27/04/14 (3pm)
Bayside Life Vote Film Fundraiser: Boy Choir.
Sunday 26 April 2015 at 4pm. Palace Dendy
Brighton. RSVP: 23 April 2015.
Youth Ball, 4/5/14, Thomas Moore Centre,
St. Kevin’s: St. Patricks Cathedral Choral
Scholarships for boys entering Yr 5 in 2015
Auditions 24/5/14 Applications close 16/5/14
Walk for the right to be Born 2014, 23rd-25th May.
PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES:
Thankyou to all who have returned their boxes.
If you still have a box to return please place it
in the container in front of Our Lady’s Altar.
Thank you for your generous support of Caritas.
KAIROS:
A new issue No. 5 is available.
Please place $2. in the St. Vincent De Paul box.
ADORATION: Wednesday 3.00 — 4.00pm
Friday 8.15 — 9.15am
FAMILY MASS:
Will be celebrated with Grade 6
students on Saturday 18th April 2015 at 6pm.
Our school/youth choir will lead us
in prayer and song. They will
rehearse from 5:30pm-6.30pm in
the church on Friday the 17th
April. Anyone wanting to be part of the choir please
contact Vina Pinto on [email protected] or
phone/text 0411 516 837.
Thank you.
ST. CATHERINE’S NOTICES
CRAFTY LADIES
The Craft Group will NOT meet tomorrow.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Next meeting on April 13th at 7pm, in the Sweeney
Centre at St Catherine’s. All welcome.
VOCATION VIEW
Easter: resurrection and new life; to be begotten by God.
A new life, achieved from a conquered tomb. Meaning for
life for people for thousands of years. Nothing more
secure, nothing more lasting. "As the Father sent me, so I
am sending you...".
EXULTET
(One of the most ancient hymns of Easter Proclamation in Western Christian Liturgy)
Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven exult
Let Angel Ministers of God exult
Let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph !
Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her
eternal King.
Let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom and
darkness – Rejoice.
Let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightening of his glory
Let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the
peoples.
This is the night that even now, throughout the world, sets Christian believers
apart from worldly vices and the gloom of sin, leading them to grace and
joining them with his holy ones.
This is the night when Christ broke the prison bars of death and rose victorious
from the underworld. Our birth would have been no gain had we not been
redeemed.
O wonder of your humble care for us !
O love, O charity beyond all telling; to ransom a slave, you gave away your
Son !
O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the death of Christ !
O happy fault that earned so glorious a Redeemer !
O truly blessed night, worthy alone to know the time and hour when Christ rose
from the underworld!
This is the night of which it is written: the night shall be as bright as day, dazzling
is the night for me, and full of gladness.
The sanctifying power of this night dispels wickedness, restores innocence to
the fallen, and joy to mourners; drives out hatred, fosters concord and brings
down the mighty.
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On this night of grace O holy Father, accept this candle, a solemn offering,
the work of bees and of your servants’ hands, an evening sacrifice of praise,
this gift from your holy Church.
But now we
know the praises of this pillar, which glowing fire ignites for God’s honour, a fire
into many flames divided, yet never dimmed by sharing of its light, for it is fed
by melting wax, drawn out by mother bees to build a torch so precious.
O truly blessed night when things of heaven are wed to those of earth, and
divine to the human.
Therefore, O Lord, we pray you that this candle, hallowed to the honour of you
name, may persevere undimmed, to overcome the darkness of this night.
Receive it as a pleasing fragrance, and let it mingle with the light of heaven.
May this flame be found still burning by the Morning Star; the one Morning Star
who never sets, Christ your Son, who, coming back from death’s domain, has
shed his peaceful light on humanity, and lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen
ST. PETER’S NOTICES
St. Peter’s Prayer Group—
MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS THIS WEEK
Mon. 13th April 7:30pm St V de P Conference
Meeting—Green Room.
8:00pm Charismatic Group—Anchor
Wed 15th April 4:00pm Sacramental Program—
Green Room & Lounge Room
Sacrament This Weekend
We welcome the following children
Theodore Swaine, Alessia Di Paolo,
Max & Archie Unger, Archie & Zoe Zoppos
into our community through Baptism
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for pre-school and
primary school children. First 2 Sundays of the month.
10:30am Mass, Sunday, 12th April
Come and share the Gospel and get to know other
children at St. Peter’s
Sacramental Programme 2015
For children NOT attending St. Peter’s Primary School
Confirmation Classes Sundays 10-11am, McKenna
Centre. (Confirmation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 29th
May, 2015)
1st Reconciliation Classes continue on Wednesdays.
4-5pm, St. Peter’s Church Green Rm.
Pls ring Parish Office: 9579 4255.
Lidia & Betty
” This Promise is for You”
6 Monday sessions, 13th April to 18th May,
in the Anchor, All welcome. Lidia 9578 1962
‘Called to Discipleship’
Thank you to those who signed up as Eucharist
Ministers/Lectors. We are offering training for new
and old Eucharist Ministers after each
mass April 18th/19th and Lectors new and old after
each mass May 2nd and 3rd.
St Peter’s School is 150 years old this year.
Yes the first little wooden school house was erected in 1865
on Centre Road near the site of the current hospital. We
are looking for photographs (and memorabilia) pertaining to
the history of the School that we could borrow for the 150th
Anniversary. If anyone has any please contact the School
Office on 9575 0909. Thanking you in anticipation
Michael Juliff
Thank you: I would like to thank St. Peter’s
Community for their prayers and support during my
illness.
Peter Brady.
1.
2.
For Rent
Furnished room with private facilities, No Bond or
bills, Non smoker, $170 per week. Pls ph 9551 4392
Residential 2 bedroom unit, Malane St. East
Bentleigh, McKinnon school zone, available May
2015, $1,500 per month,Call Michael 0430 535 619
ADULT FAITH EDUCATION
Spirituality in the Pub—SIP: ‘The Form and Functioning of families in Australia today’
Wed. 22nd April, 7:30 - Dr. Ruth Weston PSM
Sandringham Hotel, Cnr Beach Rd & Melrose St. (Mel. 76 G9)
Meals from 6pm Pls Book for meal 9598 7255
GENERAL NOTICES
The MONTHLY WALK BY THE BAY is this
THURSDAY April 9th. We leave Martin St.
Gardenvale Foreshore at 9.15am walk to St. Kilda pier
for coffee, then back. ALL WELCOME. Next dates:;
May 14th; June 11th. Enq. 9578 7374
OLSH COLLEGE REUNIONS—2015
Sat. 16 May – 40th Reunion for the Class of 1975 At the
College from 2-5pm. Email Anne (Geehman) Oxlade
[email protected] check Facebook events page
OLSH College Class of 75 Reunion.
Sat. 23 May – 30th Reunion for the Class of 1985: Email
[email protected] and check Facebook OLSH
Bentleigh Class of 1985.
Sat. 23 May – 10th Reunion for the Class of 2005: At the
College 2- 5pm. Contact Catherine (Patterson) Millwood on
[email protected]. Facebook OLSH Class of 2005.
Sun. 13 Sept. – 20th Reunion for the Class of 1995:U Time
3pm onwards, venue TBA. Email [email protected]
with your updated details. Tanya (Robbins) Sawtell and Liz
(Telfer) Tregoning.
PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
are due back now
ANZAC DAY – Saturday 25th April: Catholic War
Veterans' Association Mass
The Catholic War Veterans invite all ex-personnel,
spouses, relatives and Parish friends to celebrate Anzac
Day with Mass and a flag raising ceremony followed by
breakfast at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic
Church, 9 Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham, entry
from Wilson Street, Mass commences at 9.00am.
Breakfast will follow in Exodus Hall—cost $15 (Children
half price) Bookings essential for catering purposes.
Contact Ted Donovan on 9583 5683 or
[email protected] or Cheltenham Parish on
9583 6161 or [email protected]
Musical Evenings with Fr. Paul
S.O.C. Victor Rod , Bentleigh East, Tues, 14th
April, 6:30pm Meal $20, show $10
2.
East Malvern RSL, Mel. 285,M18, Mon. 20th
April, Meal optional, 6:30pm, Show $10.
Bookings Marg Barthelson 9579 5380.
1.
ST. PETER’S ROSTER
PARISHIONERS
DATE
LECTORS
6.30pm—Trisha D’Lima, Sr. Delia Donahoe
8.30am—Suzanne Will, Margaret Bellesini
10.30am—Anne & John Lo Schiavo
5.30pm—Cynthia White & Kerry Bratby
18th & 19th April
PRESBYTERY COUNTERS
GRP 4: Mary’Anne Phillips, Paul & Maria Thursky
Sun 19th April
THANKSGIVING COUNTERS
GRP 2: Bill Dooley, Martin Cleary, Carmel Recupero, Merv Hancock
Sun 19th April
SACRISTAN
GRP 12: Jenny Honey, Colleen Nielsen, Denise Egan, Alice Sullivan
Sat 18th April
FATIMA STATUE
Rocha Family– Centre Road
Sun 12th April
Morcom Family—Blamey Street
Sun 19th April
Pri Fernando (Sun)
Michael Hill (Sun)
12th & 19th April
Liz Liston (Wed)
Marj Brady (Wed)
15th April
22nd 29th April
MOORABBIN
HOSPITAL VISIT
ST. PAUL’S ROSTER
26th April & 3rd May
PARISHIONERS
DATE
Sun 12th April
COUNTERS
Sun 19th April
VOCATIONS / CHALICE
Maureen Knight
(Sat)
Maureen Burrows
(Sat)
11th & 18th April
11th & 12th April
Lisa Perez
Teresa Meyer
(L)
(L)
Kate Rabel
Liz Vinning
(R)
(R)
(Sat)
(Sun)
Family Mass
Kerry Burns
(L)
Margaret McGowan (R)
(Sun)
LECTORS
COMPUTER OPERATORS:
GIFTS
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS:
18th & 19th April
De Losa Family
(Sat)
Arrighi Family
(Sun)
11th & 12th April
De Losa Family
(Sat)
Peter Whitelaw
(Sun)
18th & 19th April
Madhusudan Family
(Sat)
Murphy Family
(Sun)
11th & 12th April
Family Mass
(Sat)
Wright-Smith Family
(Sun)
18th & 19th April
Station 1:
Station 2:
Station 3:
Saturday
April
Station 1:
Station 2:
Station 3:
Sunday
No Sunday Cuppa: School Holidays
12th April
Margaret Mercer and Lillian Vella
19th April
1: Rosemary Green
12th April
MORNING TEA (HALL)
COMMUNION TO THE SICK
ST. CATHERINE’S ROSTER
2: Herbert Saldanha 3: Maria Pellizzer
PARISHIONERS
DATE
COUNTERS
Ana Inchausti, Geno Pinzone
Mon 20th Apr
ALTAR SOCIETY
Angela Caltabiano
Sat 18th April
LECTORS
8.30am: Stephen Caltabiano 10.30am: Margaret Commons
Sun 19th April
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
8.30am: Krystyna Wrzesinski 10.30am: Bernard Gill
Sun 19th April
COMPUTER OPERATORS
8.30am: Stephen Caltabiano 10.30am: Pauline Phelan
Sun 19th April
FATIMA STATUE
Sillikens Family
Mon 20th April
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
GOSPEL
John 20: 19-31
After eight days, Jesus came in and stood among them.
In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the
room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them.
He said to them, ‘Peace be with you,’ and showed them his hands and his side. The
disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace
be with you.’
‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’
After saying this he breathed on them and said:
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.
For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven;
for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’
Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.
When the disciples said, ‘We have seen the Lord’, he answered, ‘Unless I see the holes
that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and
unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe.’ Eight days later the disciples
were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus
came in and stood among them. ‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, ‘Put
your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt
no longer but believe.’ Thomas replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him:
‘You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’
There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book. These
are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may have
life through his name.
Lord, we commend to you people in need:
Those who are sick:
St Peter’s: Maree Prior, Paul Nielsen, Pat Callanan,
Stanley Wright, Jane Wheelahan, Solange Ibriham, Bruce
Armstrong, Fr. Lauri Leonard, Doug Willans, Moira Bugg,
Simon Trinh, Doreen Brown, Anna Marteon, Peter & Marie
Bergin, Sheryl Martin, Aurora Cubero, Pat Huggins,
Michael Griffin, Christina Andersen, Sarah, Elisa D’Elia,
John Madden, Paul Houston, Rachael Hailstone, Roland
Fernandez, Ann Dodd, Merle Milner, Cresencia Elchico,
John Jackson, June Jackson, Maria-Elena De Sa, Valmai
Rogers, Matt Milanovic, Joan Clarke, Dorotea Moniz, Alfio
Pappalardo, Claude Darga, Stephanie & Amelie Francois,
Maria Kyunghee Chu, Duncan McMillan, Melissa
Jovanovic, Bill Tilley, Dorothy Nolan, Cathy Davies,
Guiseppe Mase, Cathy Hogan, Nigel Harbach, Kathleen
Murphy, Abby, Jacqui Slattery, Daniel Pintado,
Recently Deceased:
St. Peter’s: Peter Carr, Giovanni Taranto,
Antonio Boccari, Eric Kilbride,
St Paul’s: Abby Lamanna
St Catherine’s: Bill Wilkingson, Josephine Attard
1 Month Remembrance:
St. Peter’s: Joseph D’Cunha, Joseph Famularo
1st Anniversary Remembrance:
St. Peter’s: Winifred Allen, Connie Bazzani
St Paul’s: Mena Child
Anniversaries occurring at this time:
St Paul’s: Anne Taylor, Elizabeth Wort, Camile Riley,
Judith Westcott, Sharon Boyd, Elisa D’Elia, Harry Malatsis, St Peter’s: Mirella Dodd (10yrs), Alice Brady (16yrs),
Brian O’Connor
Tanya Wall,
St Paul’s: Kevin Burnett, Frank Kennelly,
St Catherine’s: Sue Saddler, Jean Sutton, Paul McKay,
Paul Madden, Joan Clarke, Joanne Barry, Robert Boileau, PaulineCooney, Doreen Clarke, Nicholas Martin,
Paul Dwyer, Tony Infanti, Minna Beer, Trenna Scanlon
St Catherine’s: Christina Crothers, Amiel Morrison,
Marie Younes, Giselle Busittil
BULLETIN NOTICES DEADLINES
St. Peter’s
Trish Richards & Marion Quinn, 9579 4255, [email protected]
Thursday
St. Paul’s
Libby Thomas, 9557 1165, [email protected]
Thursday 9am
St. Catherine’s
Judi Fisher - [email protected] or in letterbox at Presbytery
Thursday 9am