St Joan of Arc Memorial Garden is being extended - in order to do so we are looking to acquire approximately 550 second hand bricks that would match our existing paving. This is to accommodate two new benches for quiet reflection. If you are able to help please call the parish office 9593 1703.
Winter Reflection: Catholic Women's League
Saturday 29th July St Joan of Arc Mass at 1 pm, followed byReflection shared by Catholic Women's League of Victoria and Wagga Wagga General President Anna Krohn AM: "Made in the image of God: What does that mean for my life" Register at www.trybooking.com/CJQEO (Free Event) Or contact CWLVICWW@gmail.com Afternoon Tea provided
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 7:00pm Sponsored 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
First Reading 1 Kings 3:5.7-12 Solomon is granted an understanding heart.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:57. 72. 76-77. 127-130. R. v.97 (R.) Lord, I love your commands.
Second Reading Romans 8:28-30 God makes all things work for the good of those who love him.
Gospel Acclamation See Matthew 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 Matthew 13:44-52 Jesus describes the kingdom through images.
Catholic Articles, Events and Media
‘The Lord is always by your side’: Pope Francis speaks with Melbourne pilgrims
Source: Melbourne Catholic Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Melbourne met the Holy Father in Rome on Wednesday 26 July, in a special private audience as part of the lead-up to World Youth Day Lisbon. During the meeting, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims in their faith journey and happily answered questions on topics ranging from education to evangelisation, the environment and caring for our common home. Read the Article Here
Philippa Martyr: What do young Catholics actually believe?
Source: Catholic Weekly Can we assume that just because someone turns up at Mass, they believe what the church teaches?You would think so, but it’s not always the case. I’m sure we’ve all been to that parish barbeque.The research I’ve done with University of Notre Dame academic Stephen Bullivant has given us a good sense of what young Catholics under 40 actually believe. Read the Article Here
God and Beer
Exorcism: Reflections of an Australian Exorcist
Sts Mary, Martha and Lazarus - Feast Day 29 July
Martha or Mary - who should you be?
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