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World Refugee Day 2025 – Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community

Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day (WRD). WRD is designated by the United Nations to honour refugees who have been forced to flee their homes and to promote solidarity with them for a “world where refugees are welcomed.”

Pope Francis encourages us to welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate those who knock on our doors. The Pope invites us to pray with him that “states will strive to ensure humane conditions for refugees and to facilitate integration processes.”

The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) has created online resources, including the liturgy for primary and secondary schools, homily notes, and prayers of intercession to help celebrate WRD 2025.

Resources available at: https://acmro.catholic.org.au/wrd

Invitation Changes Everything: Build a Parish That Reaches Out

St Michael's Parish, Berwick 129 High Street, Berwick, Victoria 3806 129 High Street, Berwick, VIC, Australia

Can a simple invitation really change a life? According to Michael Harvey, it absolutely can and often does. In this powerful, interactive session, renowned speaker and founder of Back to Church Sunday, Michael Harvey, will invite us into a bold new vision: a parish culture where invitation is second nature, not second thought.

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JUBILEE OF YOUTH PILGRIMAGE

“Highway to Heaven”

“Highway to Heaven” Jubilee of Youth Event is a pilgrimage organised by the ‘The LAMP’ Parishes, the host Parish being Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren. Jubilee of Youth is for High School aged youth and Young Adults. The 6.5km Pilgrimage will start at St Michael’s Parish where pilgrims will walk through a safe council approved route through Bewrick guided by volunteers and spiritually led by Jesus Youth on a journey with their peers. After a lunch and rest break at Wilson Botanic Park, the pilgrims will venture onto Our Lady Help of Christians Parish where they will encounter talks, adoration and Vigil Mass with Bishop Greg. After Mass dinner will be served before a concert in the Don Bosco School Hall headlined by the Jesus Youth Band. For all details on the schedule on the day and updates and more importantly to register participants or yourself as a volunteer, please visit https://olhc.org.au/jubilee-of-youth-event/ or scan QR code. This is a free event.

Yarra Theological Union

Study Theology at Yarra Theological Union (YTU) in Box Hill or online. We are a Catholic College of the University of Divinity offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses. Visit our website for more information and timetable. www.ytu.edu.au Classes start late July

Timetables and Units for Semester 2, 2025.

Please contact the Dean via email dean@ytu.edu.au and he will guide you through the process of enrolment and discuss any questions you may have,

Looking forward to welcoming you to YTU.

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ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers 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.
More information and Applications Forms are available on our website uacpallottines.au
Closing Date 15 August 2025

Bishops call for peace

The Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service has reiterated Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace in Gaza, urging immediate dialogue and access to humanitarian aid for those suffering. Read the full statement at: cdsale.org.au/news/bishops-call-for-peace
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2025 Diocesan Assembly Summary Report
Bishop Greg Bennet, and the Diocesan Mission Council, are pleased to share the 2025 Diocesan Assembly Summary Report with the people of the Diocese of Sale. This report outlines the key themes, insights, and recommendations that emerged from the two-day Assembly held at Federation University, Churchill, in February this year.

You can access the full report at:
https://www.cdsale.org.au/diocesan-assembly-1

Trinity Families Appeal – 2025 Jubilee Year

Trinity Families has been a beacon of hope in our region, providing over $2 million in funding to charities that support families facing hardship. Programs funded include bushfire relief, family counselling, suicide prevention, emergency accommodation, and parenting support.

Bishop Greg urges everyone to support this Jubilee year’s Trinity Families Appeal, emphasizing that this is our own charitable trust—locally based and dedicated to addressing the unique needs of families in Greater Gippsland. As Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to give generously so that families in need can access vital welfare services. Donation envelopes are available in the church for those requiring receipts for taxation purposes. Let us help spread hope in our community. Please give generously.

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A website to help Catholics celebrate the Jubilee year has been launched

by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Please visit https://pilgrimsofhope.catholic.org.au/

Stay Updated on Diocesan Events!

There are many exciting events happening across our Diocese! Stay informed and up to date by visiting the Diocesan Events Page. It’s a great resource to find details on upcoming celebrations, gatherings, and important dates. Visit: https://www.cdsale.org.au/events

Check in regularly so you don’t miss out!

Resources: Australian Catholics Archdiocese of Adelaide

Universal Prayers of Intercession for Sunday Mass

Unversal Prayers of Intercession for weekday Mass

Prayers of the Faithful World Refugee Day 2025

Presider: Brothers and sisters, Saint Paul found the treasure of faith that brought him

through suffering and increased in heaven. Trusting in God as champion of the afflicted, we bring the needs of our community in prayer.

Reader: For our Pope and all church leaders.

May they promote harmony and the strength of diversity that the Church may be

a community of true welcome. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For Australian and other national governments.

May they create pathways for people to find freedom and safety regardless of

race, ethnicity, religion, gender, language, disability, sexuality or age.

Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For those who face persecution, suffering and affliction.

Like Saint Paul, may they have courage and resilience as they seek life and hope for themselves and their loved ones. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For those who have come as refugees to this land.

May they discover the treasure of goodness in the welcome and hospitality they

receive from us. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For our local community.

May we celebrate the differences among us that make us stronger and better

able to face challenges. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader: For those who have died, especially those who have attempted or completed

refugee journeys. May they be free and radiant in the presence of God. Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider: Everlasting God, you hear the cries of all who are in distress. Keep our hearts

centred in the treasures of goodness, faith, hope and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful

For all workers, that governments ensure laws are put in place to protect them from exploitation in their workplace. We pray to the Lord.

For those who are unemployed, that they be provided with the support they need to obtain work and to keep it. We pray to the Lord.

We pray for Trinity Families in the Diocese of Sale, asking that our donations help them provide much-needed support to those in our community who need a helping hand. May their work bring hope and renewal to those they serve. We pray to the Lord.

For those organisations that have been blessed with financial grants from Trinity Families in the Diocese of Sale. May their mission to aid the most marginalised and vulnerable continue to flourish through our generous giving. May their work bring hope, healing, and renewal to those in need, and may they be strengthened in their efforts to serve with compassion and dedication. We pray to the Lord.

For the many community organisations blessed by the generosity of the Diocesan Trinity Families Foundation. May their work continue to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to families and individuals in need. Through our giving, may they be strengthened in their mission to uplift the vulnerable, offering support that transforms lives. May those they serve find renewed hope in their daily struggles, knowing they are cherished and never alone. We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocese of Sale as we come together in generosity for the Diocesan Trinity Families Appeal this month. May our giving be a reflection of Your boundless love, allowing us to be a church for the poor, responding with compassion to the needs of our brothers and sisters. May those who receive support find renewed hope and dignity, knowing they are cherished and never alone. We pray to the Lord.

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Prayers for Children Lost too Soon

National code of conduct key to improving integrity

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has unveiled a national code of conduct for people ministering in Catholic dioceses around Australia.

details regarding the media release and a link to the 32-page document, Integrity in Our Common Mission can be accessed on the diocesan website/news section at https://tinyurl.com/mr3cvtsu