Freedom to be Born March - Saturday 6th September at 10.30am (assemble at
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne): the abortion bill has now been thrust into the
Victorian Parliament. On 19th August the government introduced its radical
abortion plan. The actual debate will begin on 9th September. We will march
against abortion on the weekend before the debate. Enquiries: Right to Life
Australia. Tel 9387 7098; email rtl at rtlaust.com.
This coming Friday is the First Friday of the month. The evening Mass
will be followed by Benediction, Compline, and all night adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament. Confessions will be heard before and during Mass. We will
dedicate this Friday’s Vigil to reparation for the sin of abortion, and to ask
the Divine assistance to prevent the Abortion Bill from becoming law.
Possible Community Pilgrimage 2009: consideration is being given to the
possibility of a pilgrimage to Rome, Loretto and traditional monasteries of
France for two weeks after Easter next year (around 13th - 27th April); this
might also take in the ANZAC Day commemoration at Villers-Bretonneux. Total cost
per person (including airfares) would likely be between $4,000-$5,000. Those
interested (no commitment is necessary at this time) are asked to contact Fr
Tattersall by email or letter.
Decoration of Altar: thank you to those who have already volunteered to
assist with the preparation of flowers for the Altar at St Aloysius’. Another
few volunteers would make it possible to have a roster so that no one is
overburdened. It is envisaged that an Altar Society or Guild might be
established for those engaged in this work, to unite them in prayer and
fellowship. Those interested are asked to contact Fr Tattersall, or to leave
their details on the sheet provided at the back of the Church.
Christ the King pilgrimage: 24th - 26th October. It’s time to start preparing!
Details are available in the vestibule at St Aloysius’.
First Confessions and First Holy Communion: parents are invited to
contact Fr Tattersall (by ‘phone or email) to prepare their children for
Confession and First Holy Communion. First Communion will be celebrated on
Gaudete Sunday (14th December). The usual age for First Communion is seven.
Fr Tattersall will be absent until Friday on account of illness in his family.
He would be grateful for prayers for his father.
Catholic Book Display Day for Homeschoolers, Catechists & Parents: St
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Iona, Saturday 13th September, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Cost: $5 per family/person. Tea and coffee are provided (but no food).
Enquiries: call Bernie on 5968 5787, or email providence at dodo.com.au.
| Date | Location | Time | Liturgical Feast/Feria Day |
| Sunday, 31st August | Burke Hall | 8.30am (Low) | 16th Sunday after Pentecost |
| St Aloysius' | 11.00am (Solemn) | ||
| Monday | St Aloysius' | 9.30am | Feria (Month’s mind for Bernadette Ramrakha) |
| Tuesday | St Aloysius' | 7.00am | St Stephen |
| Wednesday | St Aloysius' | 7.00am | St Pius X |
| Thursday | St Aloysius' | 7.00am | Feria |
| Friday | St Aloysius' |
7.00am 7.00pm |
St Laurence Justinian - First Friday: evening Mass followed by Benediction, Compline, and all night adoration |
| Saturday | St Aloysius' | 8.00am 11.00pm |
Saturday of BVM |
| Sunday, 7th September | Burke Hall | 8.30am (Low) | 17th Sunday after Pentecost |
| St. Aloysius' | 11.00am (Solemn) |