Parish News
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch No Service
Wednesday 9:30am: St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi
Friday 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: Victor Benetti 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.
Parish Website is now available to view: https://www.catholicparish.app/wonthaggi
Parish Luncheon will be held on Sunday 21st Sep at Wonthaggi Hotel (Taberner’s) McBride Ave Wonthaggi. Numbers are required by Tuesday 15th Sep. Please write your name on the list at the church or contact Denise Jeffries 0419 721 433 Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447 or Julie de Bondt 0407 535 032
Prayer Shawl Group: Donations of wool would be gratefully accepted (preferably 8ply acrylic). Newcomers welcome. Enquiries Philippa 0408 331 340 or Marueen 0407 055 447
Planned Giving Envelopes are available for collection at both churches.
Working Bee will be held on Saturday 13th Sept 10.00am to weed and mulch the Wonthaggi Church carpark garden beds. Please bring own tools and wheelbarrows.
Prayer Group meet on Monday’s at the Wonthaggi Church from 1.15pm.
Home Alpha - Expressions of interest are invited from anyone who would like to attend an Alpha course during October-November. It is proposed to run the course on Tues evenings (6-9} at the home of Anne and Pat Kelly in Wonthaggi. The format is a shared meal followed by a video, covering basic Christian beliefs, then discussion. The Home Alpha allows for a friendly environment with a small group of 8-10 people. All very low-key and informal. A great chance to get to know people and grow in your faith. Contact: Pat Kelly 0407 505 232 or Anne Kelly 0409 011 040
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
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) 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
Keep the date free—Ladies Retreat with Fr Martin Dixon in Inverloch Monday 20th October 2025 10am—3pm. Shared lunch with Tea & Coffee Provided. More details to follow soon.
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.
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.
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