Homily – Trinity Sunday
May 28, 2021
Whenever there is a new birth in our family, (a new nephew or niece) – and we have had many over the years – one…
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Safeguarding Matters
May 28, 2021
The recent Feast of Pentecost and this weekend’s Gospel of sending forth the disciples, provides us with a sense of renewal around our…
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Sacraments at Pentecost
May 28, 2021
The Pentecost Vigil was a beautiful liturgy for the four candidates – Miyuki Matsuzaki, Patricia Watkinson, Mark Furnival Jones and Lena May – …
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The Liturgy of the Word
May 28, 2021
The Liturgy of the Word is made up of two sets of elements: those which proclaim the word of God and those which respond to…
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Men’s Scripture Reading Group
May 28, 2021
The Men’s Scripture Reading Group at Our Lady of Victories Basilica (OLV) meets each month during the year on the second Saturday at…
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Staying Connected during lockdown
May 28, 2021
With the announcement by the Acting Premier that Victoria will enter into a seven-day lockdown in order to contain the current spread of Covid-19, I…
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May 21, 2021
“I’ll get you back.” “We’ll get you back.” Have you ever heard these words? Have you ever said them? Thought them? Felt them? Feelings and…
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Reconciliation Week 2021
May 21, 2021
Reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has been a growing movement over many years. It is a multifaceted challenge. Reconciliation Australia expressed the goal…
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Keeping safe and open
May 21, 2021
Thank you all for helping us to ensure that we continue to stay safe and for our churches to remain open. We are pleased to…
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School Voices
May 21, 2021
On Wednesday, 19 May, Grandparents and Special Friends were invited to attend a Liturgy led by the students of Our Lady’s Primary School, Surrey Hills.
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Youth Led Mass
May 21, 2021
Once a month, young people in the community gather at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for a Youth led Mass. The most notable aspect…
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The Opening Prayer
May 21, 2021
The Opening Prayer is a changeable element in the Liturgy. There are different ones for every Sunday, for the weekdays of the major seasons: Lent,…
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