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On Sunday, 26th November we have the opportunity to witness and participate in a very special event here at St Mel's Church. Father Rene Ramirez will be installed as our new Parish Priest by the Most Reverend Shane Mackinlay, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandhurst.

This Installation as Parish Priest will take place at our 5pm Mass. A number of dignitaries will be present as well as representatives of the Rogationist Order and friends of Fr Rene’s from Maidstone and overseas.

Following this Mass, we are inviting parishioners to dinner at the Goulburn Valley Hotel to celebrate with Fr Rene. We encourage as many as possible to attend to help make this a joyful event as it represents an important moment in Fr Rene’s priesthood and is a wonderful way to welcome him to our Parish.

To attend we ask that you book online via this link:-

St Mel's Parish Welcome Dinner for the Rogationists

The dinner will consist of a set menu with an alternate drop of two main courses and two desserts. The cost of the dinner is $50. Drinks can be purchased at bar prices and complementary tea and coffee will be available.

Due to the short time frame, we must close bookings at midnight on Monday, 20th November as the GV Hotel needs to know final numbers by next Tuesday. We apologise for the short notice but hope you can come along and help make it a great evening.

The online booking system allows you to stipulate any dietary requirements (choose dietary requirement or 'other' in the box) and pay for the dinner. For those who are unable to book online, we will open the Parish House and in the Gathering Room we will be available to take bookings and cash payments on Friday, 17th November, between 11am and 2pm.

Thank you in anticipation,

Xavier Tanner

Chair, St Mels Parish Pastoral and Mission Council

St Mel’s Parish is a welcoming and caring community that helps all people grow stronger in our Catholic faith!

St Mel’s Parish Prayer

God our Father,

Bless our Parish so that we may love you more. Encircle our families with your loving care. Help parents to be good examples to their children and our youth to grow in strength as good Christians. To the sick, grant health. To the aged, bring serenity and to those in sorrow, joy. May we grow stronger in faith and may our love for one another become deeper in our daily living.

Amen