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Christ the King

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.

 


melbourne cupParish 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!

 

 

Our Lady of Lourdes 2Torchlight 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.

 

 

Fathers Day God bless

 Happy Fathers Day
This weekend 3rd/4th September
We Celebrate Fatherhood!
There will be a special blessing for Fathers at all Masses!

 

 

 priest 2Fr 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!

 

 

birthday cakeFr Emil’s 60th Birthday and Sts Cosma & Damian Celebrations on Sunday 25th September

cosmos and damianFr 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.

Scripture and Morality: Living Life to the Full According to God’s Word

ON: Tuesdays 8th—29th November
FROM: 7.30pm—8.30pm (4 sessions)
WITH: Mr Joe Tedesco
AT: St Lawrence Church, Balcatta
Suggested donation: $5 per session

The Catholic Church’s teachings on morality suggest that God wants us to lead a life that is good. But what does a ‘good life’ look like and what role has Scripture played in the development of this teaching? This course focuses on the changing role of Scripture in the moral teaching of the Church and explores how moral thinking developed in the early Church. Using passages such as The Sermon on the Mount and Jesus’ Great Commandment of loving one’s neighbour as oneself, we will explore just how relevant and urgent these teachings are in our changing world today.

Fr Jordan

Salvatorian Foundation Day Mass
Wednesday 7th December at 7pm

 All parishioners are invited to join our Salvatorian Community in celebrating the annual Salvatorian Foundation Day Mass at the Salvatorian Spirituality Centre, 2 Caledonia Ave, Currambine commencing with Mass at 7pm followed by a light supper. Please register your attendance on the list provided in the church foyer for catering purposes or contact the parish office on 9344 7066.

 

carols by candlight redFriday 17th December at 7pm St Lawrence Church
With carols from many nations: 
Poland, Italy, India, Croatia, Philippines, England and Australia.
Come join us and sing Christmas in!

 

prayer handsEnd of Year Thanksgiving Mass 
Saturday 31st Dec 6pm St Lawrence Church
Everyone is welcome to join us in expressing our gratitude to God for all the blessings received this year which helped us to move forward, grow and enjoy life.

ROSARY BEADSMon 5th Sept 6pm—Wed 7th Sept 6pm
Parishioners are invited to join in our gift to Our Lady for her birthday. Please add your name to the Rosary Roster in the church foyer. Presentation of the scroll of names will be made at the 12.10pm Mass on Thursday 8th September at St Mary’s Cathedral.

 

mary assumptionOur Lady’s Assumption Monday 15th August
Holy Day of Obligation
Balcatta: Masses at 9am and 7pm
Gwelup: Mass at 10.30am

Mass Times

WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon - Sat 9:00am & 1st Fri of the month 7:30pm
Wed 10:30am at Gwelup

WEEKEND MASSES
Sat 6:00pm (Vigil)
Sun 8:30am, 10:00am (Italian), 12noon (Croatian), 5:00pm
Sun 11:30am at Gwelup

CHILDREN’S/YOUTH MASS
Every 4th Sunday of the month at 5:00pm

Reconciliations

BALCATTA
Reconciliation is available every morning during the week
before 9am Mass in St Lawrence church.

Fri 8:30am - 8:55am
1st Fri 8:30am - 8:55am & 7:00pm - 7:25pm
Sat 5:15pm - 5:55pm or by appointment.
(during Advent and Lent 15 minutes before 9:00am Mass)

GWELUP
Sun after 11:30am Mass or by appointment.

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