Parish News
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch 11:00a.m.
Wednesday 9:30am St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi
Weekend Masses Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch Sunday 9:00am
St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi Saturday 6:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
PLEASE PRAY FOR; Recently Deceased: Fay Suckling Anniversaries: Tony O’Halloran For the deceased clergy of the Diocese of Sale. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. “May they rest in peace.” We pray for the sick, lonely and those suffering from illness and pain. May God’s merciful love shine on them.
We pray for the Students preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Fr Darren will be away on Leave until further notice due to a Hip Replacement. We welcome Fr Peter Kooloos to celebrate the weekend Masses.
Parish Office will be open on Wed & Fri 8.30am-4.30pm. All items for the bulletin or Mass intentions to be received by 5pm on Thursdays.
Prayer Group will meet on Monday’s at 1.15pm at Wonthaggi Church each week.
Prayer Shawl Group : New members always welcome! Wool & simple patterns available. Enquiries: Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 or Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447
Stay Updated on Diocesan Events: There are many exciting events happening across our Diocese! Stay informed and up to date by visiting the Diocesan Events Page. It’s a great resource to find details on upcoming celebrations, gatherings, and important dates. Visit: https://www.cdsale.org.au/events
Baptism Workshop: Members of the Diocesan Pastoral Life and Mission Team are workshopping a resource for use in the Baptism Preparation of Infants across the dio- cese in 2025. This new resource will provide parishes with an easy-to use-preplanned resource which can sup- port both those new to the role and those who have been in the role for a while. Anyone involved in Bap- tism preparation are invited to attend one of the sessions. Those invited include Clergy, Baptism Preparation Teams, Sacrament Coordinators, Pastoral Associates and interested parishioners thinking about this important ministry. TIME: Start 7.00pm until 8.30pm You are invited to attend any session which works best for you. *Please note the Bairnsdale gathering will run 2.30pm-4pm* THE DATES AND VENUES ARE: • February 25 at Bairnsdale • March 11 at the Marian Room in Warragul • April 29 at Moe • March 27 at Pakenham • June 24 at St Laurence O’Toole’s Church, Leongatha • August 5 at Cranbourne •August 26 at Sale .
Fr Peter Slater will celebrate his 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination at St Patrick’s Church Pakenham at 11am on Thursday 29th May 2025. Parishioners are cordially invited to the Mass to celebrate with him on the day. Please keep Fr Peter in your prayers.
Parish Bulletin: If you would like to start receiving a copy of the weekly bulletin to your email please click on the link to register (those currently receiving the bulletin do not need to do anything)
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If you would like assistance, please see Ann at the Parish Office
St Joseph’s Wonthaggi Cuppa after Mass held on 1st Saturday & Sunday of the Month
Our Lady Star of the Sea—Inverloch Cuppa after Mass held on 1st Sunday of the Month
Jubilee of Workers – Sunday 25 May at Cowes Parish
The Jubilee of Workers honors the essential contribution of all workers to our society — whether in trades or professions, as employees or volunteers. It also acknowledges St Joseph, the model and patron of all workers.
This special Jubilee celebration will be held at St Mary’s, Cowes, on Sunday 25th May at 9:00am.
All are warmly invited to make a pilgrimage to this celebration as part of their journey through the Jubilee Year – Pilgrims of Hope.
Your invited to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Hosted by the Uniting Church Held in the Annex at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Inverloch on Thu 29th May at 1.30pm Entry $10. Completions, Trade Table. Please wear Pink including headwear. Contact Bev 0408 502 707
Our Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and adults at risk. Find out more at: catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday and www.catholicregligious.org.au/safeguarding
If you are concerned about any form of abuse, or believe that someone is at significant risk, you should immediately raise your concerns with one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Contact the Parish Office: 03 56 721 111 or St. Joseph’s School Safeguarding Officer 03 56 721 052. Take care, we are here to help.
If you are in need of urgent assistance, please phone either Father Darren Howie 0356 722 923 or Ann on 03 56 72111 or 04999 15 784.
Father Darren Howie Ann Hemming
Parish Priest Parish Secretary
St. Joseph’s Parish Wonthaggi