Parish News
Weekly bulletins and parish information can be found at:
https://www.catholicparish.app/kyabram Email: kyabram@sandhurst.catholic.org.au
Support our St Vincent De Paul Conference
As our access to low-cost nonperishable food from Food Bank Victoria was lost due to insatiable demand. Demand from families in need within our community is also high and supporting them with pantry food made a difference.
Our pantry is empty.
To provide an opportunity for parishioners to contribute nonperishable food items for our pantry, a basket is located at the rear of the Church or the QR code can be used for online donations.
Men's Group Gathering
The Men’s Group gather on the first Tuesday of each month. Our next gathering will be on Tuesday 4th August, from 5-7pm in the Presbytery. Come along for an enjoyable evening of fellowship, conversation and sharing. All men welcome. Please bring a plate to share.
St Donato Fest Tatura
Saturday 1st August, 2026.
10am Mass at Sacred Heart Church Tatura.
11.30am doors open at Tatura Italian Social Club.
Lunch 4 course meal Adults $65 Youth $25. Payment at the door.
Bookings essential: Pino Lagozzino 027 677 943, Mary Zobec 0427 190 282, Frank De Palma 0427 552 686. Joe Gagliardi 0438 579 989.
Sacred Heart Cornella Centenary Celebration
Sacred Heart Church, Cornella, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, 1st November, with Mass at 10am, followed by a light lunch. Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop René Ramirez RCJ and priests of the Diocese.
Everyone with a connection to Cornella is warmly invited to attend. Organisers are also seeking historic photos and stories to include in a commemorative publication. Please email contributions as soon as possible to Glen Avard at jgavard@bigpond.com.
Youth Podcast: Catch the Flame
Sandhurst Youth Ministry has a podcast for young people to explore faith, share real stories and journey together in discovering what it means to follow Jesus today. Streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcast: Catch the Flame: A Sandhurst Catholic Youth Podcast. Like and follow on Facebook and Instagram: Sandhurst Youth Ministry.
CWLV Prayer Day
7th October, Holy Rosary White Hills 9:15am
Catholic Womens’ League Victoria invites you to join them for Mass, Rosary, a Talk and time for building and renewing friendships.
BYO lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
Contact: Margaret 0409 621 080. All Welcome. We would love to see you.
Pray for Vocations: National Vocations Awareness Week (3-9 August)
The Serra Club of Bendigo invites all to attend Mass, Rosary, and Prayers at St Therese's Church, Kennington, for National Vocations Awareness Week. Commencing Monday 3rd August at 9:15 am each day, please join us to pray for our wonderful Priests, Religious, Seminarians and for Vocations. A cuppa and morning tea will follow. Your attendance every day, or even one day, would be warmly welcomed. Enquiries to Anne O'Brien 0447 390 162.
Save the Date - Celebration of the Season of Creation
Tuesday 1st September.
Sandhurst Diocese’s annual event to mark the Season of Creation begins with an outdoor Mass at 11am in the beautiful bushland of Huntly Streamside Reserve followed by a Picnic Lunch. Bishop Rene Ramirez, our newly installed bishop, will be the main celebrant. All parishioners are invited and encouraged to come along and celebrate this occasion.
Sandhurst Formation Institute 'Growing as Communities of Mission
Join people from all over the Diocese at the SFI; two days to explore “Gospel, Mission, and Pastoral Outreach”; the First Direction of the Sandhurst Strategic Mission and Pastoral Goals. Opening Reflection and Closing with Bishop René Ramirez RCJ; Keynotes on both Friday and Saturday: “What is the Mission and What Does that Mean?”, and “Growing as Communities of Mission”.
Many seminars to choose from, inter-parish dialogue, intergenerational dialogue and a special Youth Stream (16 – 35s).
Friday 21 – Saturday 22 August 2026 at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton
For more information, go to our website: https://sandhurst.catholic.org.au/item/3078-sandhurst-formation-institute2026 Or the Facebook Event: (20+) Diocesan Formation Institute | Facebook
Deanery Forums - Thank you for your participation
Greg Westbrook, Business Manager of the Diocese and Dr Chris Cotter, Director of Mission and Pastoral Life, wish to extend their gratitude to participants at the second round of Deanery Forums held in June. Information from Round 2 will inform Chancery plans for Round 3 (October 2026), and, ultimately, help the Chancery to better support parishes as we walk together in mission.
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