26th July 2026 | Bulletin Notices
This year’s theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV is “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15), reminding us that God’s love is the ultimate answer to isolation and neglect.
Celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday in July (near the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne), this day calls us to value the elderly as vital keepers of our history and witnesses to our faith. We are especially encouraged to reach out to those who live alone or are in care homes.
Jubilee of St Francis of Assisi | Friday, October 2nd & Saturday, October 3rd
Make a special pilgrimage to St Francis of Assisi Church, Benambra—the only church dedicated to St Francis of Assisi in our diocese, set high in the scenic High Country.
Mark your calendars for this two-day gathering of faith, community, and celebration.
More details to follow soon. All pilgrims welcome!
Every ritual in the Mass has a purpose. Join us to explore what we do and why we do it—from the Sign of the Cross to the Final Blessing—so we can listen, respond, and be transformed by God’s presence.
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Next weekend is the CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal. CatholicCare Victoria is the Church’s mission in action - empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full.
Your kindness and generosity will help provide caring and compassionate support for struggling individuals and families in our community. Please donate to the CatholicCare Victoria Sunday Appeal. You can donate using the appeal envelope available in our parish, donate online at www.catholiccarevic.org.au or call (03) 9967 2515.
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matthew 25:35)
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You’re invited to the Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Gathering 2026, a two-day national online event bringing together Catholics from across Australia to Listen, Reflect and Act in care for our common home.
Join us on 3–4 September 2026 for two inspiring days of learning, connection and action.
Be inspired by keynote speakers from leading voices across the Church, engage in practical workshops to support your actions, and explore how faith, ecology and justice can come together in your community.
Whether you're from a parish, school, diocese, ministry or religious community, or are just getting started on your own earthcare journey, this gathering is for you!
Register now and be part of a growing movement for hope-filled action: www.caritas.org.au/soc-gathering
The Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation Gathering is an endorsed Caritas Australia initiative, with the support of the Bishops' Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service and in partnership with @Catholic Religious Australia.
Did you know? In 1871, Mary MacKillop was actually excommunicated from the Catholic Church. In a time of deep conflict, she was cast out for standing by her convictions and protecting the integrity of her work with the poor.
Instead of becoming bitter, she famously insisted that "no ill be spoken" of those who had wronged her. She spent that time living with a Jewish family who sheltered her until her excommunication was eventually lifted and she was fully exonerated.
Mary was a "Saint of Our Time" because she was real, resilient, and never let obstacles stop her from serving those in need.
Come hear how her incredible strength can inspire our own lives today!
The national Census is an important opportunity for everyone in Australia to be counted and represented. The information collected helps governments and community organisations - including churches - plan for services, infrastructure, and support in our local areas.
We encourage all members of the Sale diocese to take part in the Census and include your religious affiliation. Your response helps ensure that our faith communities are recognised and supported in future planning.
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord of life,
You created us in love and called us to live in fullness. Each person is a sacred gift that reflects your face, from the first instant of existence to the final breath of their journey on earth.
Today we ask for the grace to recognize and protect the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being. May we learn to welcome life unconditionally, to tenderly care for fragility, to accompany each stage with respect, and to bravely defend those who have no voice.
Forgive us, Lord, when we fall into indifference or the culture of discard, when we fail to see in others a being worthy of love. Give us a new heart, always ready to choose life, and generous hands that protect it through concrete actions.
Make your Church a living witness of the Gospel of life, an open home where every life is celebrated, where no one feels unwanted, and where dignity is always honored and protected.
Lord Jesus,
may we love life as You love it: with tenderness, fidelity, and self-giving. May we proclaim, in words and actions, that every human life is worth the total gift of ourselves.
Amen.
On 24 June 2026, Venezuela was struck by two major earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, impacting the nation's central and northern regions. Our partner, Caritas Venezuela, has begun mobilising relief efforts, including the delivery of vital support such as water, food, sanitation and shelter. Funds raised through the appeal will support Caritas Venezuela’s emergency response, delivered in partnership with local communities and the Church. Please visit our website: https://www.caritas.org.au/venezuela
Looking for something more? Have you ever found yourself asking... Why am I here? Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? Do I have a purpose?
YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
Alpha is a welcoming space where you can explore life's biggest questions in a relaxed, friendly, and judgment-free environment. Whether you're curious about the Christian faith, returning to church after some time away, or simply searching for answers, Alpha is for you.
"Come and see." – John 1:39
Economic Outlook: Navigating Change with Confidence and Purpose
Rising costs, workforce pressures and global uncertainty are placing growing demands on leaders across the Catholic and for-purpose sectors. How do we respond with confidence, resilience and a clear sense of purpose?
Join Catholic Development Fund (CDF) for an afternoon of forward-looking discussion, featuring leading economist Ivan Colhoun alongside panellists, Professor Elizabeth Labone (CEO, VCEA), Martin Teulan (Executive Director, AMPJP) and John McClusky (CEO, CDF).
The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust is currently offering scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity (such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice, and pastoral care).
Union of Catholic Apostolate
"Called by Christ to be his Apostles"
If you are looking to strengthen your skills and serve your community, you are encouraged to apply.
Saint Patrick's Servant Community invites you to experience the miraculous Mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, endorsed by Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez of Mexico. Attendees will have the opportunity to be wrapped in Mary's Mantle.
Donations support the Adoration Chapel.
Join us for a Healing Mass celebrated by Fr. Isaac Zaki. All are welcome to bring family and friends!
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3
All across the Diocese of Sale are invited to a special enrichment day hosted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a Catholic ministry dedicated to enhancing couple communication and rekindling marital passion.
Based on Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languages, this practical and humorous day helps couples understand how to fill each other's "emotional love tank". It will be presented by Deb and Paul Cochran (married 37 years).
All are warmly invited to a special presentation on Vatican II’s Teaching on the Sacred Liturgy, focusing on Sacrosanctum Concilium.
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Max Vodola, who will be leading this insightful session exploring the depth and beauty of the Church's liturgical teachings.
The Mothers Who Pray for Their Children movement warmly invites you to their upcoming Formation Gathering, to be held on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at St Michael the Archangel Parish, Traralgon.
The theme for this year's gathering is "Eucharist: God's Gift, Encounter with Christ", inspired by our formation book Eucharist: Gift of God, Place of Encounter. The day will include prayer, formation talks, fellowship, and Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Greg Bennet.
This gathering is open to mothers, grandmothers, and all those interested in growing deeper in their faith and understanding of the Eucharist.
Clergy, RCIA Coordinators, RCIA teams, and interested parishioners are warmly invited to an upcoming workshop that aims to deepen your understanding and share experiences of the RCIA journey.
The Inverloch Catholic Women's League warmly invites you to a spiritual Reflection Day. Come along for a day of prayer, community, and deeper insight.
Join us online to better understand what Pope Francis calls “integral ecology,” and to explore how, as people of faith, we are called to care for the Earth—our common home—in practical ways, as both a spiritual and ethical responsibility.
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