The Parish Chronicle is our parish’s occasional newsletter. Here you may read the latest Easter Edition
FORTNIGHTLY ZOOM MASS
We will livestream our next Zoom Mass at 10.30am from St Joseph’s Church on April 18th. See the details below:
Meeting number: 5109062166 Passcode: 430540
YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH – MORNING TEA
ST JOSEPH’S DAY MORNING TEA Sunday 21st March we celebrated our patronal feast with a morning tea and raffle following the 10.30am Mass. See this week’s reflection on St Joseph from Pope Francis’ document “With a Father’s Heart” here.
COVID-19 UPDATE
In accordance with State Govt announcements our churches are again open for our regular Masses and services. There is no need to book to attend.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Lunch-time masses have resumed at St Thomas’ at 12.45 pm Tue-Friday. Masses at St Joseph’s Tuesday to Friday at 10 am. (See most recent information on Mass Times page)
THE PARISH LIBRARY IS OPEN
Located upstairs in the parish centre, the Barry Library is stocked with religious and some general interest books including children’s books. The library is open Tuesday to Friday during office hours and you are welcome to visit, browse and borrow books.
NEW CHURCH PROTOCOL RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ABUSE
A new protocol introduced this week provides a framework for Catholic entities across Australia to respond consistently to people raising concerns or allegations of child sexual abuse.The National Response Protocol, is the product of two years of work and widespread consultation within and beyond the Church. For details go to: http://www.catholic.org.au/nationalresponseprotocol
ACCESS TO ST JOSEPH’S CARPARK
Stonnington Council has blocked access from Chapel Street to our church carpark at St Joseph’s with a temporary “Pop-Up-Park”. Access is still possible from Chapel St via Arthur Street, Portland Place and then Fitzgerald Street; OR by using Davison Place, which is now a two-way laneway, directly to the carpark entrance from Arthur Street. (map here)
Out now! – the relaunch of The Parish Chronicle! (Go here for a preview)