News and Announcements

3rd November 2024

24th Sunday after Pentecost (4th Sunday after Epiphany)

APOSTOLIC CONSTITUTION OF POPE PAUL VI Indulgentiarum Doctrina (1st January, 1967)

Fr Tattersall is grateful for continued prayers as his convalescence enters the next phase. He is now on his feet, but wearing a “moon boot” until 22nd November. This entails some continuing restrictions. He would be grateful for assistance if needed, and thanks parishioners for their understanding and support.

Fr Murphy will be away this week on retreat (returning Saturday evening). Please note the reduced Mass schedule for the week.

Indulgenced Visits to Cemetery: A Plenary indulgence applicable to the Holy Souls is granted to those who visit a cemetery and pray for the Faithful departed, from 1st – 8th November inclusive.

Fortes in Fide" In December, Fortes in Fide is holding two events for young adults. For men there will be a 4 day hiking trip in the Victorian Alps, which includes daily Mass. For ladies, there is a day retreat including Mass, prayer, Holy Hour, Conferences and activities. For more information, see the posters in the vestibule or visit the FB page : https://www.facebook.com/NewmanYoungAdults

Bible Study: Exodus. Bible Study with Father Murphy recommences in November, with sessions taking place on 3 Tuesday nights per month 6pm – 7:30pm in the school hall starting 12th November. We will study the book of Exodus, covering themes of liberation from sin, the prefiguring of Christ, the Church and the Sacraments. More details in the poster in the back of the church. Those wanting to attend and be on the mailing list, please contact Fr Murphy by email.

November Masses: In November, the month of the Holy Souls, we especially pray for the Faithful departed. Above all, we have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for their eternal repose. For this purpose, November envelopes are now available. The minimum stipend for one November Mass (by Archdiocesan law) is $20. Put the names of the deceased you wish to be remembered on the envelopes provided and place them in either Sunday collection. General Mass intention envelopes are also available in the vestibule, to arrange for Mass to be offered for any other intention.

Adult catechesis: Fr Tattersall will resume fortnightly catechesis for adults on Wednesday, 13th November (7.00 – 8.00 pm). All are welcome and no registration is necessary. The course is held at Maryvale.

Useful catechetical tool: a new website has been launched, drawing on the great catechetical tradition of the Church. An interesting feature is that one can submit questions, to which one receives an immediate response! Fr Tattersall has tested it, and so far it seems to be sound. Try it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Go to: www.mastercatechism.com.

Forty Hours’ Devotion: on account of Fr Tattersall’s ongoing convalescence, the Forty Hours’ Devotion - originally scheduled for this month - will be deferred until February, 2025.

40 Days for Life ends today, 3rd November with a Candlelight Vigil at 6pm this evening at the vigil site (approx. 1 hour duration). Location: across the road from Hampton Park Central Shopping Centre, 60 Hallam Rd Hampton Park (park near McDonalds and walk across the road). BYO candle, pizza supplied, families welcome. Bookings essential for catering purposes https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1306886 <Donations gratefully accepted and will go to supporting local pregnancy support.: 40 Days for Life Melbourne BSB: 063 167 ACC: 11053337

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