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Parish Bulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Yr A, 17th September, 2023
15 September 2023Social Services Sunday
15 September 2023Sunday 17th Sept, marks Social Services Sunday . On this day, we give thanks for the dedicated work of thousands of staff and volunteers who stand with, and serve the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised and to reflect on how you might be more involved in work to achieve justice in your own community. Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) 40 member organisations provide critical services. Preliminary findings from a report to be released later this year show that their 8,000 staff, 17,000 volunteers are building a more compassionate society by supporting at least 211,000 people in need.
Knox Dementia Friendly Communities Launch
15 September 2023To coincide with Dementia Action Week, the Knox Dementia Advisory Group is hosting a FREE mini expo and information session to raise awareness and highlight the various services and supports available for people living with dementia and the carers in Knox.
When: Tues 19th Sept, 2023
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre Crn Scoresby Rd and Mountain Hwy Bayswater. Doors open 10am, for a 10-30am Start – 1.30pm. Knox Demential Friendly Communities launch 19.9.23
Parish Bulletin for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A – 10th September, 2023
13 September 2023Parish Bulletin for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Yr A, 3rd September, 2023
13 September 2023Parish Bulletin for 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Yr A , 27th August, 2023
25 August 2023Social Justice Sunday – Listen Learn Love.
25 August 2023
This weekend is Social Justice Sunday.
To read the Australian Bishop’s Social Justice Statement for 2023, go to the Catholic Social Services Victoria Website https://css.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-24-Social-Justice-Statement-Listen-Learn-Love-FINAL96.pdf
Parish Bulletin for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Yr A, 20th August, 2023
18 August 2023Family Group Interest and Registration Form
18 August 2023FAMILY GROUPS We are looking to find a few more brave people to take the plunge! We would like to invite anyone who isn’t currently involved in a family group, but would like to join, to complete a registration form. ALL are welcome whether you are young or old, single or married, divorced or widowed, from another denomination or a family unit blended or otherwise. The emphasis is on low cost enjoyment and allowing everyone to feel part of a family. Family Group registration-form
Calling all Bakers – can you help with the Parents & Friends Cake stall?
18 August 2023St John’s Primary School Parents & Friends are running a Cake Stall at Scoresby Bunnings on Saturday 2nd September. If you can help by baking some goodies ( muffins, cupcakes, slices, fudge, rum balls, scones etc…) please fill out the form and return your goods to the Parish Hall by 9am on Friday 1st September. All assistance gratefully received.Fathers Day Cake Stall _ Request for bakers