THANK YOU I want to express my sincerest thanks to all who helped be available for reading in our live-stream Holy Week ceremonies and Masses. We would all agree Archbishop-Elect, Pat., Fr Edwin, Deacon Jithin were outstanding. Also, we thank Mr Jeff Hobbs and those who assisted him. We apologise for the early struggles we … [Read more…]
Catholic Diocese of Sale Diocesan Administrator’s Office 21 st April 2020 Dear brothers and sisters in the Diocese of SaleGrace and peace, I hope this note finds you well.The first reading of today’s Mass reminds us of our mission to testify to the resurrection of the Lord and to be like Barnabas, sons of encouragement. … [Read more…]
Mass online will continue to be live streamed from the Cathedral each Sunday at 9.30am. As Wednesday May 13, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Dean Peter is pleased to advise all parishioners we will be able to live-stream a special Mass from the Cathedral at 10.15am. Following the Mass, we will have … [Read more…]
As you are aware, the Pilgrimage of the Relics of St Therese of Lisieux and her parents, St Louis and Zelie Martin has been put on hold and the scheduled dates for Diocese of Sale in April have been cancelled. But there is exciting news!The relics of St Therese of Lisieux and her parents – … [Read more…]
Fr Peter’s letter to the Parishoners of St Mary’s Cathedral Sale Dear Parishioner It is so hard to come to grips with how difficult a time we are in. Who would ever have thought the need to close churches throughout the land and in particular our own St Mary’s Cathedral Sale. Whilst accepting the Governments … [Read more…]
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has a list of online links https://catholic.org.au/coronavirus Participating in Mass online Mass on demand http://bit.ly/MassOnDemand Melbourne Catholic Mass onlinehttps://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass Making a Spiritual Communionhttps://adw.org/coronavirus-dispensation-and-prayers/ Word in Fire Daily Mass www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass (as this is from the USA, we are viewing yesterday’s Mass. Daily Prayer, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Hours, … [Read more…]
The suspension of masses will have a significant effect on our parish finances without regular weekly income from planned giving and presbytery (loose) collections. As an example, income derived from the weekend masses last year during the six month period 01.04.19 to 31.10.19 totalled $91,718.40 (envelopes $61,830.85, loose $29,887.55), therefore, we now face a considerable … [Read more…]
Update – 26-03-2020 Dear Parishioner It is so hard to come to grips with how difficult a time we are in. Who would ever have thought the need to close churches throughout the land and in particular our own St Mary’s Cathedral Sale. Whilst accepting the Governments decisions to get on top of the Virus … [Read more…]
The Bishops of the Province of Victoria have given this prayerful and considered reflection, and have determined the following actions: • Immediate suspension of public liturgies, celebrations of the Mass, until further notice. • All other gatherings are suspended. For clarification of any concerns, please contact your local diocesan authority. For further information, please read … [Read more…]
Due to extenuating circumstances with respect to the COVID-19, the Bishop has requested that the remaining Child Safe Training sessions scheduled for March and April to be postponed to a later time this year. . The remaining sessions affected are: Bairnsdale – Sat 21st March 2020 Pakenham – Sat 21st March 2020 Morwell – Sat … [Read more…]