Ann Rennie Reflects
February 4, 2022 - by CBD Parish
In the Church’s calendar it is now what is officially known as Ordinary Time. There are thirty-four of these weeks throughout the year, a sort of sacred breathing…
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Fr Frank’s Faith Reflections
February 4, 2022 - by CBD Parish
“He descended into Hell” I have often been asked to explain the above phrase which occurs in the Apostles’ Creed. It reads “…..suffered under Pontius Pilate,…
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Life is changed not ended
February 4, 2022 - by CBD Parish
Sylvia Frances Saunders Born 14 December 1933, entered into eternal life 12 December 2021 Sylvia was born in Swan Hill…
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Homily – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 28, 2022 - by CBD Parish
This weekend we are dealing with anger and frustration. The beginning verse of today’s Gospel is the ending verse of last Sunday’s Gospel. We can still…
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January 28, 2022 - by CBD Parish
There are two creeds which are used at Mass. There is the Nicene Creed which has been used more frequently and the Apostles’ Creed which can also be used. The…
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Christmas Message 2021
December 23, 2021 - by CBD Parish
There is something paradoxical about Christmas. What do I mean? We can look forward to it but we can dread it at the same time. It is a great time…
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Vinnies Christmas Appeal 2021
December 17, 2021 - by CBD Parish
The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s annual Christmas Appeal provides financial and material support for those in need, the jobless and the disadvantaged in Melbourne and throughout the State. Our…
Annual Appeals Outreach Participation
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Thanks Be to You
December 17, 2021 - by CBD Parish
You are my special angel, sent from up above When I turned on the television over the weekend it was to watch an old episode of Call the Midwife where…
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Advent Church Visits…
December 17, 2021 - by CBD Parish
School children in Years 1 to 4 at Our Holy Redeemer primary school visited the church during the week to view the Advent Wreath where the Hope, Joy, Love, Peace,…
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Masses at Christmas
December 17, 2021 - by CBD Parish
Traditionally there have been three different masses at Christmas. Each of the Masses was designed to take place at a different time of the night or day. And each of…
Faith Reflections Participation Worship
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