KOREAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CELEBRATES DAY OF MARTRYS

Our sister community the Mount Waverley Korean Catholic Community this weekend celebrates  their ‘parish day in the month of the Korean Martyrs. The Choir will be performing a special presentation and members of the South Yarra Parish Council have been invited to attend the Mass and refreshments to follow.

SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT 2024/2025

In the 2024/2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth And Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s bishops scrutinize the signs of our troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so and what is needed if there is to be peace. Link to the document online here.

SEPTEMBER PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

The Parish Council met for its monthly meeting last Wednesday evening. In attendance was Nicole Ng representing the ‘Ignite the Light’ ministry to young adults who briefed the council on their activities. Ideas for the forthcoming Holy Year and Augustinian celebrations in 2026 were shared. Opportunities to deepen our relationship with the Korean Ministry at Mount Waverley was also shared. Means of better welcoming new parishioners and visitors were also discussed.

SAFEGAURDING SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMEBR 2024  “Every Conversation Matters”

The Parish of South Yarra is committed to the care, wellbeing and protection of children, young people and people at risk in our community. Mindful of the theme for National Child Protection Week, may we work to create safe spaces where we can have meaningful conversations with children and adults at risk about their safety.

SAINT AUGUSTINE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

The annual commemoration of St Augustine and Monica’s Day comes around this weekend. We also have a luncheon after the 10.30am mass and conduct our annual Augustinian Seminary Appeal. You may use the envelopes provided or the QR CODE to make donations.

ORDINATION OF BISHOP OF CAIRNS 

Congratulations to the new Bishop of Cairns, Joseph Caddy AM who was ordained at St Monica’s Cathedral, Cairns, on Thursday 15 August 2024. You may still watch watch via live stream recording here:  Cairns Diocese Livestream

ARCHBISHOP’S CHARITABLE FUND APPEAL NEXT WEEKEND AUG 17-18

2024 ARCHBISHOP’S CAMPAIGN

Brochures outlining the Archbishop’s Campaign are available in the foyer this weekend. Tax-deductible donations go to the Archbishop’s Charitable Fund which supports a variety Catholic community agencies and service organisations.