Holy Saviour Parish

OUR VISION
Our Parish leads and supports all members on their journey of faith.
 
OUR MISSION
To be a welcoming community. 
To share a sense of belonging and support.
To celebrate our liturgy. 
To nurture spiritual growth. To be open to change.
To promote social justice.

The overall theme of the window is Rising from Darkness to the light. 
It is represented by two fish swimming in water and the symbolic use of the True Vine and the Grain of Wheat. The Vine symbolises our union with Jesus and our dependence on Him.  The Grain of Wheat sown in the ground grows from the darkness within earth towards the light – from darkness to light.
Surrounding the central theme and evenly spaced around each panel in the window one drawings from each grade in the primary school reflecting the life of the Parish and School.
The Parish Emblem is the CHI-RHO symbol and it appears in the four outer corners and enfolds the imagery in the centre of the window.
The X represents the Greek letter “Chi” and the P represents the letters “Rho”.  In the Parish emblem the X and P come together to rise from water and symbolise Christ's Resurrection. 
4 May 2003

(Parish Emblem)

Today this scripture has been fulfilled.  (Luke 1.1-4; 4.14-21)


 

Thank You to all who have strive to continue their financial support for the Parish and Presbytery Accounts.
It's been a great response.
Due to the current lockdown restrictions in place and the times of social distancing, you may wish to contribute directly into our bank accounts

First (Presbytery) Collection:
This collection is used to support our Parish Priest, Fr Ralph

Account Name:
Holy Saviour Parish Presbytery Account
BSB:  083 347
Account No.:  666563934
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Second (Thanksgiving) Collection:
This collection is used to pay for the running of and the upkeep of our Parish

Account Name:
Holy Saviour Parish Church Acc
BSB:  083 347
Account No.:  665565508

God of all creation, may your Spirit inspire us to do your will.
Bless us in your service, strengthen us in our support of each other.
Unite us as we grow in faith and love, to be a welcoming, caring community,
enabling all to flourish, especially our children and the most vulnerable. 
This we pray in the name of our Holy Saviour, Jesus Christ, the Lord.
Amen. 

CARE AND SHARE APPEAL
CHRISTMAS MASSES
The collections at Christmas Masses are shared between TWIG (Third World Interest Group) and SVDP (our St Vincent De Paul Conference).
This year TWIG has nominated ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans), as their beneficiary.
See the foyer notice board for information on this Organisation.
 

Archbishop Comensoli's 2021 Christmas message: A child; a light; a hope

https://youtu.be/Nk2XtD0mYmo
 

A WORD OF THANKS TO OUR PARISHES
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli offers a word of thanks to the many parishes and families within the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
To view the video, please click on the link below: 
https://youtu.be/MYdSXM-Atao

ST VINCENT DE PAUL - CHRISTMAS APPEAL
 
4/5 DECEMBER 2021
 
The Holy Saviour St Vincent de Paul Conference will be conducting its Annual Christmas Appeal this weekend, we are asking for your help.
 
This is an opportunity to brighten the lives of people in need.
 
This Christmas our Conference is looking for financial assistance from our parishioners via Credit Card, cash donations or store vouchers from Coles or Woolworths.
They are also seeking donations of tinned or packaged dry food.
 
There will be SVDP envelopes available at each Mass.  Please drop your donations in the SVDP Box at the church hall exit door, along side the Parish collection boxes.
 
Alternatively, you can donate directly by phoning 13 18 12 or online, vinnies.org.au followed by clicking on the DONATE button, then fill in the details
(important to insert:  Conference No. 462)

Receipts for financial donations are available when required.
You can make a difference to people living on the edge by support our SVDP Christmas Appeal.
  
Enquiries:  Please contact Kevin, 0422 296 819

Catholic bishops welcome Religious Discrimination Bill
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the introduction of the Religious Discrimination Bill, which will provide basic human rights protections for Australians of all faiths and none to express their beliefs.
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, chair of the Bishops Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement, has commended the bill, saying it offers ‘a positive
expression of religious freedom’ that will be ‘an important progression towards parity with other anti-discrimination laws in Australia’.
Continue reading:
https://melbournecatholic.org/news/catholic-bishops-welcome-religious-discrimination-bill
 

Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has written to all members of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese expressing grave concerns about the State Government's proposed new legislation, the Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021, and is encouraging the community to join him in speaking out against this 'serious overreach' by the Government.

Archbishop's Letter to
Members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
 
Archbishop's Letter to the People and Clergy of Melbourne
 

MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP COMENSOLI
It is with a deep sigh of relief and grateful thanks that from this weekend, our churches can begin to welcome back larger groups of parishioners for the celebration of the Eucharist.  As Archbishop Peter A Comensoli said in a recent video message, 'There's a bodily reality that has been missing during the lockdown that may now come about again. ' And in preparing for that gathering, he suggested to 'pause at the door of your church.  Pause there for a moment in silence… allow the Lord to
welcome you back in, and allow that moment to be filled with His grace and His peace.'
 

Archbishop peter A Comensoli's pastoral letter for pentecost 2021

Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has written a Pastoral Letter entitled Take the Way of the Gospel, which invites the Catholic community in Melbourne into a conversation on how we might discern our common mission for the years ahead.  'The Way of the Gospel – the path of missionary discipleship – has always been adapted by every generation to fit the local circumstances.  How this is arranged has varied according to time and place. Now is our time; here is our place.

Link to:  Archbishop Comensoli's Pastoral Letter