Faith News...

Dear Families of St. Joseph’s Catholic School,

As we prepare our hearts for the joyful celebration of Christmas and End of Jubilee year in

our parish, I warmly invite you and your children to join us for our Christmas Eve Family

Mass. This special liturgy is designed with our young ones in mind, giving them the

opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ before bedtime, surrounded by their families and

parish community.

Mass Time for Christmas Eve Family Mass:

Date: Wednesday 24th December 2025

Place: in Immaculate Conception Church, Hastings

Time: 5.00pm

This celebration is part of our mission as parish and school to walk together in forming our children to grow in Christian values and become better persons in faith and life.

In addition, you are most welcome to attend any of our other parish Christmas Masses:

 Christmas Eve Family mass: 6.00pm at Somerville

 Christmas Eve: 8.00pm at Shoreham

 Christmas Day: 10.00am at Hastings

 Christmas Day: 10.00am at Shoreham

May this Christmas be a time of joy, peace, and renewal for your family. I look forward to

celebrating with you.

With blessings,

Fr. Shymon Thekkekalathungal

Parish Priest

Western Port Parish