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There are two churches, which belong to our Parish: Holy Spirit in Thornbury East and St Anthony's in Alphington. There are also two primary schools. For children who do not attend a Catholic school, we offer a comprehensive Religious Education Program. Incorporated into this program are: the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. We are one Christian Family! This site was created not only for the benefit of our parishioners but also for anyone who would be interested in our activities. If you would like to become a catholic or renew your catholic faith, we would love to hear from you ASAP! You are ALWAYS welcome to our community! You can even become a member of one of many groups existing in our parish or you can simply choose to be part of the parish as whole. Jesus saved us as a community and He wants us to worship Him as a community (not only as individuals). So, come and see, experience God’s mercy, compassion and Christian love among us!
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Letter from Archbishop Peter A Comensoli

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
I am writing to all our Bishops, Fathers, Deacons and good people of the Archdiocese of Melbourne regarding the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. As I wrote to you in December, the Bill infringes directly on matters that are personal and private, including conversations between parents and children, within families, pastoral and professional care to informed adults, and to prayer. As I said before Christmas, the State has no interest in how I pray, who I pray to, and what I pray for.
It is just all too strange for a law to be stating what kinds of prayer are legal and what are not.
I have maintained a commitment to engaging constructively with the government about this proposed legislation. I warmly welcome any legislation to protect people from harm, but sadly this Bill does a whole lot of other things as well, and we have to be forthright and clear, as well as charitable.
Many faith groups and leaders have been drawing public attention to the issues in this Bill which could be brought to the Legislative Council this week. I have joined with all the Victorian Catholic Bishops to express our solidarity with people of good will who have legitimate problems with the Bill, including faith leaders, parents and other professionals.
Please see attached a public letter the Victorian Bishops have co-written with the Islamic Council of Victoria, as we seek to stand alongside our brothers and sisters who have given voice to their considered and fair concerns with the Bill. We are praying for a constructive way forward to open up with all members of the Victorian Parliament.
Yours sincerely in Christ Jesus,

Homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time B (7 February 2021

Spiritual preparation: Homily for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time B (7 February 2021) 🇦🇺 Premiere at 2pm, 1 February 2020 (GMT +1100): https://youtu.be/VzI9XltBl5o

The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill

New Tuesday, 2 Feb, Victoria's Upper House will debate and vote on the most anti-faith legislation ever proposed on Australian soil. The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill will criminalize anyone who offers prayer, counsel or teaching to a person with homosexual or transgender feelings. Moreover, parents could be jailed for teaching their child Biblical standards of sexuality. We as the people of Victoria voted in the Government and we need to take action against this Bill that infringes our democratic freedoms.
There are two ways in which you can take action:
1. Please keep contacting your local Member of Parliament and politely but firmly ask them to vote against this legislation. A sample letter to the Premier can be found at this site: https://www.acl.org.au/pet_vic_parents.
2. On Tuesday morning there will be a prayer March which starts at Carlton Gardens and finishes at Parliament House. Archbishop Peter Comensoli will be speaking at this prayer walk. Meet at the corner of Nicholson and Victoria Streets at Carlton Gardens at 10am.

6pm Saturday and 7.30pm Tuesday Masses

Dear Parishioners,
At the request of a number of you, 6pm Mass at St Anthony’s on Saturday evening will recommence on Saturday 5th February. Also working parishioners wanted one weekday evening Mass, so we will be celebrating it every Tuesday at Holy Spirit starting on 9 February. A Communion Service with be provided at 9.15am on Tuesdays for all those who cannot attend evening Mass. We will trial theses changes until Easter 2021 and then we will make further decisions. 
God bless you all.
The Liturgy Group

Our Locations

Holy Spirit Church
248 Raleigh Street, East Thornbury

St Anthony's Church
45 Railway Place, Alphington

Parish Office
248 Raleigh Street, East Thornbury

 

Weekend Masses

Holy Spirit Church 
Please visit our You Tube channel for virtual liturgies if you feel unwell or cannot join us in church: 
http://www.youtube.com/c/IreneuszCzech 
OR through Twitter: @ic_sds

Sat  5pm 
Sun 10am 

St Anthony's Church

Sat 6pm
Sun 9am in Italian 
Sun 11am

Weekday Masses

Holy Spirit Church

Tue 9:15am Communion Service
Tue 7.30pm Mass
Thur 9:15am (Italian Mass)

St Anthony's Church

Wed  9:15am
Fri  9:15am

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