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OUR PARISH VISION"An inclusive, welcoming and dynamic faith-filled Catholic Community, living and sharing the Gospel, to set the world ablaze."
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- Statement of Commitment by Fr Richard Rosse PP
- Parish Policy on Safeguarding Children and Young People
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
SNAP LOCKDOWN
Thursday 5th August 2021
My dear people,
It is with great sadness that we all heard the news that the state of Victoria is going into lockdown from 8pm tonight.
As announced by the Premier, Places of Worship are closed except for broadcasting.
This means that all Masses are cancelled until the end of the day on Thursday 12th August 2021.
We will resume the livestreaming of daily Masses at the following times on our YouTube channel:
Friday 6th August 2021: 9:30 am,
Saturday 7th August 2021: 9:30 am,
Sunday 8th August 2021: 9:00 am,
Monday 9th August 2021: 9:30 am,
Tuesday 10th August 2021: 9:30 am,
Wednesday 11th August 2021: 9:30 am, and
Thursday 12th August 2021: 9:30 am,
As usual, Masses can be watched at any time after that.
While we will not be with each other in person we know that our spiritual bonds persist through the lockdown and we continue to pray for each other at this difficult time.
We continue turning to our patron saint and we ask for her intercession.
St Catherine of Siena, Pray for us.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
Fr Richard Rosse PP
On the Pastor's Desk
Fr Richard's Message:
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Yr B)
Friday 30th July 2021
My dear people,
As you are aware, we are again able to gather for the celebration of Mass albeit with a maximum number of 100 people present.
Please visit our website https://www.stcatherinecarolinesprings.org.au/ to book your seat to attend the weekend Masses. Since only 100 people can attend Mass, we will continue using the online booking system for the Vigil (Saturday evening) and Sunday Masses. [Read more]
PLACES OF WORSHIP CLOSED
With the latest announcement by the Victorian government, Places of Worship are closed for the next 7 days, starting from 8:00pm Thursday 5 August until late Thursday 12 August 2021. The parish will resume live-streaming of Masses on our YouTube channel.
Friday 6th August 2021: 9:30 am
Saturday 7th August 2021: 9:30 am
Sunday 8th August 2021: 9:00 am
Monday 9th August 2021: 9:30 am
Tuesday 10th August 2021: 9:30 am
Wednesday 11th August 2021: 9:30 am, and
Thursday 12th August 2021: 9:30 am
Please click on the Parish Online Mass icon below by scrolling down this page. Thank you.
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE
Rite of Institution of Lectors and Acolytes - 2021
Melbourne seminarians were instituted as Lectors and Acolytes on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity at the Seminary Church of the Sacred Heart on Sunday, 30th May 2021.
Watch the video clip here: https://youtu.be/R7btIE1GGdg
Parish Updates
See News and Events for latest news
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Available Baptism Dates for 2021
| Preparation Date Friday, 7:30pm |
Baptism Dates Saturday: 1:00pm & 2:30pm |
| July 9 | August 7 & 28 |
| August 13 | September 4 & 25 |
| September 10 | October 2 & 30 |
| October 8 | November 6 & 27 |
| November 12 | December 4 & 18 |
Please click here to go to Baptism Information page.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
BIBLE STUDIES
Two super exciting bible studies have just started in the parish.
1. JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE is a 10 week course that runs fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7:45pm in the church meeting rooms. This course provides us with an opportunity to explore the life of Jesus in a deeper way through the Gospels and draws upon Jesus' fulfilment of the old testament in the hope that we can come to know him better and love him more. To register, please click here: https://www.trybooking.com/BSGNS
2. UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE is an 8 week course that runs weekly on Thursdays at 7pm in the church meeting rooms. This course makes reading the bible approachable and simple as it follows the one story of salvation history. To register, please click here: https://www.trybooking.com/BSGMZ
These studies give you an opportunity to continue on your faith journey and the fellowship that have already begun. This journeys are not meant to be walked alone so come and share your life with others!
ABLAZE YOUTH GROUP
The Ablaze Youth meets every fortnight on Fridays at 7:00pm-8:30pm. The next session is on Friday, 13th of August in CRC Hall.
It is open to all Year 7 to 12 students. And you are most welcome to bring along your friends.
For further enquiries, please contact stcatherineyg@gmail.com
Click here to download poster: /files/docs/2021_ABLAZE_YG_POSTER_.pdf
The Parish Playgroup meets every fortnight on Thursdays at 10am. The next meeting is on Thursday 5 August in the church meeting rooms. It's open to all preschool aged children and their carers. If you are interested, please take one of the little contact cards from the posters in the church's gathering space and get in touch with Natasha.
- Watch Pope Francis' message below and click here for a copy of the English translation.pdf
- Celebrating Grandparents and the Elderly (25 July 2021) - Printable.pdf
St Mary MacKillop Commemorative Prayer Card
THE Sisters of St Joseph have created a commemorative prayer card and is offering them for free to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross. [Read more]
More on News & Events
- Australia's New Online Catholic Bookshop
- Fr Richard celebrates 10th Anniversary as a priest
- Vocations News - Summer 2021
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli:
- Archbishop's Letter for Pentecost
- 2nd Patrick Oration: Click on this link
- Read: Statement re Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020
Video Resources
To view all media resources click here.
Recently live-streamed
- 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time(B), 14 February 2021
- Feast of the Holy Family, 27 December 2020
- The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), 25 December 2020
- 4th Sunday of Advent, 20 December 2020
QUICKLINKS
JOIN A PARISH MINISTRY OR GROUP
Safeguarding Children & Young People
Do you need to apply for a Working with Children Check or a Police Check?
Click the below box for WWCC application.
Please make sure to renew your WWCC within 1 month of receiving email notification about the expiry. Otherwise it will be cancelled by WWCC office automatically and you have to reapply all over again.
Download: Guide on how to apply for the checks
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF)
COVID-19 UPDATE
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Tirso DangaBernadette Chetty
Adora Castillo
Lilian Song
Sr Pauline Nicholson
Conchita Claudio
Tony Castro
Fr Niall Harrington
Isabella Sciberras
Patricia Muscat
John ZammitMary Buhagiar
Eduarda Claudio,
Hester Cloete, Owen Cloete & McKaylan Cloete
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2021 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CLASSES
The program is for children who live within our Parish attending government and private schools.
Students enrolling for the first time in 2021 for Ist Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation, new enrolment/classes will begin at Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School on Tuesdays at 7:00pm.
IMPORTANT: First time enrolment, need to supply a copy of the child’s Baptism certificate.
For more information, please call the Parish Office or contact the Preca Community, email: precadeerpark@iprimus.com.au
BAPTISM PREPARATION
FOR CHILDREN OF CATECHETICAL AGE
FOR families with children of catechetical age (8 years and up) who have not been baptised, Preparation Classes is held every Saturday at 10:30am. For more information, call the Parish Office during office hours.
HOLY HOUR FOR MOTHERS
AS a mother, it can be hard to make time for God, yourself and your friends. The Holy Hour for Mothers is a chance for you to get that much-needed time of spiritual and personal renewal. Come and join us for adoration, confession and catch-up every last Wednesday of the Month, from 7.30 to 8.30pm.
CRC, 2023 ENROLMENT FORM SIGNING
Fr Richard will be available to sign Catholic Regional College (CRC) Caroline Springs Enrolment Forms for Year 7, 2023 for families within the parish boundary ONLY. A parent or legal guardian MUST bring the completed form for signing. The student is not required to attend.
Please note that families need to book for the signing of forms. For login details, go to our parish website or directly to: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=un96d (enter the code: un96d) and follow the instructions. There are still a few more spots available.
Also ensure that you bring a FULLY COMPLETED CRC Enrolment Form to the signing session. All signing sessions will take place at the Presbytery: 28 College Street, Caroline Springs 3023.