Celebrations are an essential part of life.  They allow us to express our joy, gratitude, and appreciation for the people and events that matter to us.  Celebrations also help us to create lasting memories, strengthen our bonds, and enrich our faith.  Mourning is a form of celebration – a way of acknowledging the importance and value of a person’s life.

During the month of September 2023, the following milestones were celebrated by our parish community.

Baptisms

• Amari Gabrielle Silva
• Dominic Michael Pejic
• Alexandria Yerolemou
• Raffael Dion Seneca
• Alice Mary Lukaitis
• Max Edwin Lukaitis

Sacrament of Confirmation

Over two weekends in September, 85 children received the Sacrament of Confirmation during ceremonies across our parishes.  The children were confirmed by Archbishop Denis Hart and Fr Tony Kerin, Episcopal Vicar and neighbouring Box Hill Parish Priest.

Sacrament of Marriage

• Peter Martinich & Chloe Steele
• Tien An Vu & Jenny Oeung
• Adrian O’Rourke & Kimberley Christopher

Entered Eternal Rest

Members of the Catholic community who have gone to their eternal rest:-

• Penny Brittain
• Therese Carr-Gregg
• Orlando Chiminello
• Richard Edmonds
• Merlina Gargano
• Ann Heath
• Kelly Hirst
• Simon Koekemoer
• Geoff Lane
• Anne-Marie Mahoney
• Joakim (Jack) Milanovic
• Joanne Nolan
• Carmel Regan

Main image: Tien An Vu & Jenny Oeung’s wedding at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deepdene

Published: 29 September 2023