Feast of Christ the King Celebration and Procession
Sunday 20th November
All parishioners are invited to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. To mark the occasion in a special way we will have a procession on Sunday 20th November at 2.30pm from St Lawrence Church. The procession through the streets of Balcatta will be followed by a Homily and Benediction. This is a great way to demonstrate our faith in public by walking with the Blessed Sacrament, praying and singing together. Join us afterwards for refreshments in the hall. Please bring a plate of food to share.
Parish Melborne Cup Lunch - Tuesday 1st November 11am
Come along and watch the race live, enjoy great food, dancing and the hat parade. Tickets $40 for a catered lunch! All parishioners are encouraged to support this special parish fundraiser! Last day to buy tickets is Wednesday 26th October. Contact the Parish Office on 3944 7066. Don’t miss out!
Torchlight Procession—Friday 28th October at 7pm
In honour of Our Lady of Lourdes with Rosary and hymns. Congregating at the gazebo near Powis St. For those unable to walk please bring a chair so that you can pray the Rosary in an area near the starting point. Please bring a torch as candles are not permitted.
Happy Fathers Day
This weekend 3rd/4th September
We Celebrate Fatherhood!
There will be a special blessing for Fathers at all Masses!
Fr Irek's Silver Jubilee celebration at St Lawrence Sunday 11th September
We warmly welcome back FR IREK who will be celebrating the 10am Italian Mass on this day followed by morning tea to celebrate his Silver Jubilee of Ordination to the Priesthood. Please bring a plate to share and join us for this very special occasion!
Fr Emil’s 60th Birthday and Sts Cosma & Damian Celebrations on Sunday 25th September
Fr Emil’s 60th birthday celebration will start with a Multicultural Mass at 9.30am commemorating the Feast of Sts Cosmas and Damian followed by a procession through the streets of Balcatta. After the procession at around 11am, everyone is invited for a light shared lunch in the parish hall. Please bring a plate of food to share from your country! The festivities will conclude with Fr Emil’s birthday cake and tea/coffee. We look forward to everyone joining us for this special combined milestone birthday and feast day celebration.