Getting to know someone is an exciting and a scary thing. When was the last time you got to know someone really well? Can you remember what the experience was…
Homily Parish Priest Uncategorized
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Today we join the end of the Christmas season to the beginning of ordinary time with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Christmas season is completed. The…
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This week has marked the end of the year for many aspects of parish life. Each of our three schools has finished for the year and our Year 6…
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Where do I begin? Have you ever found yourself asking that question? Have you ever wondered amidst all the things to do and with the limited time to do them…
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Sometimes in our house there is confusion. I use words and phrases that I think are quite clear and am met with a blank look or a ‘what do you…
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Advent: Old English, from Latin adventus ‘arrival’, from advenire, from ad- ‘to’ + venire ‘come There is great excitement around Melbourne as our city gradually unlocks the doors…
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Waiting is part of life. And sometimes the expectation of what is to come, which accompanies our waiting, can be as good as that for which we long. Think of…
Parish Priest Sacramental Life
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This week’s gospel presents us with the classic text from Matthew’s Gospel of the end times. We read of the separation of the sheep and the goats. The king says…
Parish Priest Sacramental Life
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In August this year Mrs Jennifer Gray informed us that she would be completing her time as Principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Deepdene at the conclusion…
Parish Priest School Community
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Our faith is not meant to be locked away. It has been an interesting time being in lockdown. For some people there have been blessings and for some struggle and…
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