Parish News

Welcome Fr Henry

Fr Henry joined the St. Therese's Catholic Parish last weekend in his new role as Assistant Priest. We welcome Fr Henry to our community and look forward to celebrating our faith with him and Fr Jake throughout the year.

St Therese's Church  Cnr Albion & McMillan Streets  Bendigo  3550

Parish Priest: Fr Jake Mudge

Parish: Kennington

Tel: 03 5443 3337  

Email: kennington@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

Mass Times:

Monday- Friday: 9.15am

Saturday: 9.15am and 6pm

Sunday: 7.30am and 10.30am

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 

For children who are in Grade 2 or older who would like to be baptized in the Catholic Church, our Parish will be running a program called The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) in Term One of 2024.  Enrolments are being taken now.  Please contact Sally at kpsacraments@outlook.com or the Parish office on 5443 3337 for more information. 

The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist will occur in Terms 2 and 3.

For children who missed out on the Reconciliation program last term and would still like to complete the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist in Grade 3, we will be running a catch-up Reconciliation program in Term One.  Please make contact with Sally or the Parish office as soon as possible.

Sally Jennings, Parish Sacramental Coordinator.

St Therese's Parish, Kennington.

PARISH SOCIAL GROUP (Strathfieldsaye) meet on first Thursday: odd months at ‘Dough Si Dough Bakery’in Strathfieldsaye 10.30 am for coffee, even months at Braidie’s Tavern Strathfieldsaye 12 midday lunch. (Nextmeet 7 March) All welcome. Mary Sweeney and Liesbeth contact 0407 535 842.

ST KILIAN’S EASTER ETHICAL MARKET 2024 Saturday 23 March 2024 from 11am–2pm at St Kilian’s Church Grounds. 

This is a trader’s market to raise funds to further develop the St Kilian’s community garden, while focusing on sustainability. It is planned to be a family, fun day. 

For further information contact 0429 120 447.

CATHFAMILY brings you a selection of activities, prayer rituals, crafts, and recipes from their website to assist parents and grandparents in being the first educators in faith for their kids. Don't miss CathKids: https://cathfamily.org/cathkids-faith-unlimited/

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Weekend

“Live Your Best Married Life in Love”

Every relationship is a journey and the grind of everyday life can cause you to lose touch with your spouse.

This experience gives married couples the tools to keep their passion alive in a gentle, nurturing environment, away from the pressures and distractions of daily living.

The weekend is based around Catholic values and couples of all faiths are welcome.

Please check our website for more details.

12-14 April 2024 in  Melbourne

Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or

Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au    Website: wwme.org.au