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Br Johnson is a Catholic lay preacher and founder of the JCILM Ministry (Jesus Christ Is Lord Ministry). He is leading a spiritual retreat in Melbourne. He is blessed with the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit. He will be here at St John the Baptist Parish on Tuesday 17th October, at 10.30am for teaching and healing ministry. All welcome.
Please click on the link to download the information flyer Daytime Retreat Br Johnson of JCILM Ministry. 17th October, 2023
24 September 2023
The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It’s always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.
REFLECT #WDMR2023
Theme : The theme of Pope Francis’ message for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees is: Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay. The theme, and indeed the Holy Father’s message, echoes many of the principles found in the Bishops’ document on refugees and migrants published earlier in 2023 – Love the Stranger.
VATICAN: The Vatican has a dedicated section for Migrants and Refugees. It is directed personally by Pope Francis and aims to help the Church, and others, to accompany those forced to flee and make sure they are not shut out or left behind.
Sunday 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.
To 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