Our goal is to foster a Spirit-led community which responds to the needs of its people & neighbours, to live out our mission and vision of becoming a vibrant Christian community which proclaims the Gospel & strives to be the face of Christ in the World.
Key Announcements:
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth
to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that,
gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly kingdom.
First Sunday of Advent, Year B. 3rd December 2023.
Greensborough Interchurch Council G.I.C.C
Invites you to join in the
Annual Festival of Carols
at St Mary’s Church
Sunday, 3rd of December at 7.30pm
A wonderful opportunity to bring along the whole family and lift up our voices to the Lord in the lead up to Christmas, featuring special Musical entertainment for the children of our faith communities!
ADVENT CHRISTMAS TIMETABLE 2023
Blessing of the Christmas Crib
At all Masses at St Mary's on 9th and 10th December, our Christmas crib will be blessed.
All parishioners, and particularly families with children, are invited to bring an item from their own cribs or Christmas tree to be blessed at the same time.
Individual Reconciliation
Saturday 2nd, 9th and 16th December 5:45-6:15 pm
Masses for Christmas
Christmas Eve (Sun 24th December) no 5:00 pm Mass
Carols 5:30 pm, Mass 6:00 pm
Carols 9:00 pm, Mass 9:30 pm
Christmas Day (Mon 25th December) 8:00 am and 10:00 am no 5:00 pm Mass
ARCHDIOCESE TRAINING MODULE
If any parishioner from our partnered parishes does not have a Working with Children Check, renewed their WWCC or have not completed the Safeguarding training module you will no longer be able to continue in the ministry that you volunteer in after the 11th of November. There will be no exception.
To apply for a WWCC go to: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
Alternatively you can complete the Safeguarding training now using your WWCC or VIT card to begin. To access the training follow the link: Safeguarding Training for Volunteers, Clergy and Staff