RELIGION

REMEMBRANCE DAY

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. It became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.

Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

PARISH WEBSITE   &  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE PARISH

Have you visited the Parish Website?

You can now view and download Holy Name Parish Bulletin weekly under the heading Parish Bulletin OR Subscribe to Holy Name Parish for the weekly bulletins.

Visit us at https://www.melbcatholic.org/s/prestoneast

New Tap & Give Device at Holy Name Church located on the table to the left inside the church

OR  simply scan in the QR CODE and follow the prompts if you wish to donate.