St James Celebrated This Weekend in St Joan of Arc Church Brighton 23rd July 11am |
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This weekend at St Joan of Arc 23rd July 11am Mass we will celebrate the Patron of St James Gardenvale - St James (whose feast day is 25th July. See Above for information about St James.
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Thank you for your Generosity |
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Our recent leaving collection for Opening the Doors Foundation at St Joan of Arc collected $476. The money will be used to assist Aboriginal students in Victoria with uniforms, textbooks,school camps and excursions..Thankyou to all for your generous donations.
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CATENIANS: VISIT OF FR ROBERT MCCULLOCH TO STELLA MARIS |
Fr Robert McCulloch is Procurator General of the Missionary Society of St Columban and has worked since 1978 on improving the education and health care of people of all faiths in Pakistan.Originally from Cheltenham, Fr Robert spent a short time in 1978 at Stella Maris Church living with Fr Tom White. During this time parishioners of Stella Maris raised money that became the initial funding of Fr Robert’s first school in Pakistan.On Monday August 28th, Fr Robert returns to Stella Maris and will be speaking on Religious Freedoms in Pakistan in the Multi Purpose Room, starting at 7:00pmSponsored by the Catenian Association, a two course dinner will be provided for $55/head which includes a contribution to support the work of the Columban Mission Society in Pakistan RSVP: melbcircle292@gmail.com
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READINGS AT MASS THIS WEEKEND:First Reading Wis 12:13.16-19 God is mighty and gentle. Responsorial Psalm Ps 85:5-6. 9-10. 15-16. R. v.5 (R.) Lord, you are good and forgiving. Second Reading Rom 8:26-27 The Spirit overcomes our weaknesses. Gospel Acclamation See Mt 11:25 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia! Gospel Mt 13:24-43 Parables of the weeds in the field and the mustard seed.
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Catholic Articles, Events and Media |
St Mary Magdalene Feast Day 22nd July |
Source: Catholic Weekly This is “Christ’s Appearance to Mary Magdalene After the Resurrection” by the Russian painter Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov. Because Mary’s heart has been turned toward Christ through conversion and repentance, she becomes one of his most fervent, faithful disciples.
Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. - Luke 7: 4. Mary Magdalene is one of the most beloved of all the saintsBelow is an article about St Mary Magdalene and her history.Read the Article Here
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Mass offerings for poor priests |
The offering of Mass stipends is an ancient tradition in the Church. The priest who celebrates the Holy Mass does so for the intentions of the person who has given the Mass offering, whether it be for a sick person or the soul of a departed loved one or for some other private intention. The money given is in no sense a "payment“ for the Mass but rather a free gift, given in gratitude and for the material support of the priest himself. For many priests in the poorest parts of the world, who often have no other means of support, such Mass offerings are a vital contribution to their survival and to their work on behalf of the whole parish.Note: Mass offerings are charged in Australian dollars. Learn more about Mass offerings and how ACN administers themGo to aidtochurch.org/masses
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God and Beer Exorcism: Reflections of an Australian Exorcist |
St. James Feast Day 25th July |
Source: UDayton - Meeting of Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate, Filippo Lippi (1406-1469)
The story of Mary's birth and details about her aging parents, Joachim and Anne, come from apocryphal writings known as the Protoevangelium of James the Lesser that was written by an unknown author.Read the Article Here
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Formed: The Catholic Faith. On Demand. |
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