Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A
15th March 2026 | Weekly updates
15th March 2026 | Weekly updates
You are invited to attend the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, 31st March 2026. This ancient and symbolically rich liturgy manifests the unity of the priests of the Diocese with Bishop Greg as they renew their priestly promises.
During the liturgy, Bishop Greg will bless the three Holy Oils (the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of the Holy Chrism) which will be used in the celebration of the sacraments throughout the Diocese for the year. The Chrism Mass is a great way to come to a deeper appreciation of the sacramental life of the Church.
Details: 11.00am Tuesday, 31st March 2026
Venue: St Mary’s Cathedral
Address: 47 Foster St, Sale, 3850
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Bishop Greg Bennet has issued the pastoral and liturgical guidelines for the Lenten season. These provide important direction for our prayer, fasting, and communal life as we journey toward Easter.
The full document is now available to read on the Diocesan website:
As we enter the season of Lent, Bishop Greg Bennet invites the faithful of the Diocese to reflect on our journey of renewal and spiritual growth.
His Lenten message, offering guidance and encouragement for this holy season, is now available for all parishioners to read online at cdsale.org.au/news/lenten-message-2026
Available online at: cdsale.org.au/news/lenten-message-2026
St Mary’s Cathedral Sale warmly invites all parishioners and visitors to join us for a special two-day Lenten event.
Day 1: Friday, 20 March 2026
Day 2: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Location: St Mary’s Cathedral Sale
Enquiries: For further information, please contact:
Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of a busy world? Join facilitator Chris Roga at the Heart of Life: Centre for Formation & Spirituality for a day dedicated to the "prayer of the heart". This simple yet powerful practice invites you to move beyond the noise of daily life and rest in the stillness of God’s presence. Date: Saturday, 21st March, Cost: $90.00 AUD. Register now: Visit the Heart of Life website to book your place.
Life was hard for Manaini and her children living in rural Fiji. With the support from Caritas Australia’s partner, FRIEND, she learnt food processing and gardening skills, improving nutrition and creating new income opportunities to support her children’s education.
Please donate today.
You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code.
Or online at: www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate
Or by calling: 1800 024 413
Are you discerning a call to ministry? The Catholic Diocese of Sale invites you to an afternoon of storytelling and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others on a similar journey and hear firsthand accounts from priests about their lives and their unique calls to ministry.
"Return to Me with All Your Heart" – Joel 2:12
Fr Andrew Chen OMI and the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate cordially invite you to the Official Opening and Blessing.
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 45 John Field Drive, Newborough, Victoria
RSVP: bit.ly/StEugenesRSVP
Growing old is a unique experience, one we share with many others in society today. It is a time of life that both challenges and benefits us, a time that invites us to grow personally.
Where: St. Patrick’s Parish, Pakenham
When: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, Tuesdays 14th, 21st and 28th April 2026
Register: Phone Parish Centre 59417315; or Email parishoffice@stpatrickspakenham.com.au
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