Catholic Identity
New - Sacramental Program
Many of our students will make the sacraments of reconciliation, confirmation and communion on Sunday 19th June.
Thank you to Mel Shiels for coordinating the program, Sr Pam for her support and to Danae Napier for being our school liaison and support. We continue to pray for all candidates and their families during this time as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist & Confirmation. It is such a special time on their faith journey.
Each pastoral group has received a prayer card to sit on their prayer table to remind them to pray for our sacramental children every day.
Please join us to celebrate our Sacramental Masses on the weekend of June 18th at 4.30 pm & 19th at 11.30 am & 2.30 pm at St. Mel's Christ the King Church.
| Izabella Meola | Daniella Meola | Ashton Ley | Zara Ley |
| Emily Flynn | Joel Nicholson | Cooper Paine | Ariana Tassoni |
| Amelia Papallo | Alessio Natalizio | Lachlan Miller | Harry Campbell |
| Niall McCarroll | Natalie Pennisi | Kyla Walker | Abbey Damianopoulos |
| Hayley Austen | Kristine Mott | Jett Clarke | Luca Care` |
| Lance Agustin | Braden Walsh | Imogen Walsh |
A Picture of some of our Sacramental Children below.
New - Feast of St Anthony ~ June 13th
La festa di Sant Antonio is a traditional St Mel's celebration that is held at the time of his patronage day June 13. The parish usually holds a significant event to commemorate St Anthony’s Feast Day. Please take the time to say a prayer on June 13th in memory of St Anthony.
New - Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass ~ Friday 24th June ~ 9.30 am
Traditionally, known as our ‘Giving Mass’, when we bring forward our donations.
This year we will be having a whole school mass at 9:30am in our St. Mel's church ~ with our parishioners ~ families are more than welcome to attend.
New - Pentecost Sunday
On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost Sunday ~ the birthday of the Church!
The Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost fifty days after Easter Sunday. Pentecost Sunday ends the season of Easter.
In Scripture we read that the disciples were gathered together “And they were all filled with the holy Spirit.” (Acts of the Apostles, 2:4)
The Holy Spirit filled the disciples with courage and faith, empowering them to share the Good News with others.
Our Catholic Education theme this year is 'Tell the Good News'. How do we share the good news with others?
Here are some of our children's prayer journaling on the story of Pentecost.
New - Joyful June
Who would like to join our staff & students in making June as Joyful as possible?
Here is a calendar from Action for Happiness for some joyful ideas in June you might like to follow.
Some Joyful Quotes ~
‘Nothing without Joy’ ~ Malaguzzi
‘Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full’ John 6:24
The JOY that you have freely received from God, please, freely give it away: so many people are waiting for it. So many are waiting for it from you! Pope Francis
Parish News
Updated - St Mels Parish Bulletin
Please find current Parish Bulletin attached.
Updated - Along the Track
Updated - Sandpiper e-News Link
New - NCLS - Webinar
This webinar will offer the latest research insights into Australian spirituality plus reflections about the impact on communities of Faith.
New - St Mel's Parish - Calling for Volunteers
We are back to our normal mass routine since we had COVID restrictions.
We are planning our new roster for commentators, readers and Eucharist ministers. We would like to include more volunteers especially our 5pm mass.
If you are interested and willing to support these ministries, please reply via email - sheppartonsouth@cdos.org.au or call the office on 03 5831 2194 as soon as possible to be included in our next roster starting on the 3rd of July.
Thank you to those who are already in our roster volunteering in these ministries.
Kind regards,
Ainsley Yandall Etuale
Administration Officer
St Mel’s Parish
Ph 03 58312194
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9.30am -3.30pm
New - Spiritual Nourishment for Carers
Thursdays 16 June & 21 July 2022, 1pm-4pm
Presented via Zoom or in-person.
Carers live with profound beauty amidst the challenges of daily life. We offer these reflection/retreat days for carers who may need support, a place of welcome and some nurturing. The session will offer an opportunity for carers to take some time out for themselves, if they are able, and join us for one or both of these reflection days.
We invite you to re-energise your mind and replenish your spirit. Led by Heart of Life spiritual directors, Carole Carmody rsm and Cathy Beaton.
Cost $30 per session.
Enquiries to Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation,
Rear 41 Stanhope Street, Malvern VIC,
email secretary@heartoflife.melbourne, or
tel (03) 9890 1101 or book and pay via www.heartoflife.melbourne