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)

He distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. (John 6.1-5)

Joachim and Anne are named as Mary's parents in a late second century tradition. Churches dedicated to Saint Anne are found in Jerusalem and Constantinople from the middle of the sixth century. The feast of Saint Anne was kept in Rome by the eighth century, that of Saint Joachim from the fifteenth century. The feast honours the parents of the Virgin Mary and grandparents of the Lord.

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. 

Parish Priest
A message from Fr Ralph and Fr Julian to Holy Saviour Parishioners can be viewed in the weekend newsletter of Sunday 25th July 2021. 

Newsletter

Pope Francis' message for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
In January this year, Pope Francis announced the institution of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated on Sunday 25 July, with the theme
‘I am with you always’ (Matthew 28:20).

View Pope Francis' Message  VIDEO
 

CATHOLIC MISSION
PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH APPEAL
24/25 JULY 2021
This year, we invite you to partner with the essential work of the Good Shepherd Sisters in Bangkok, Thailand, as they reach out to vulnerable mothers and their babies.  These mothers find hope and a new start at the Mother and Babies Home at the Good Shepherd Centre.

Donation Envelopes will be available at all masses on weekend of 31 July & 1 August (depending on if the restrictions are lifted) 
Donation can be made by clicking on the DONATE button below

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Fr Julian's Retirement
Archbishop Comsensoli’s Letter to Holy Saviour Parishioners
9th July 2021

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SEA SUNDAY
11TH JULY 2021
Today, Sea Sunday, Stella Maris Australia (formerly called Apostleship of the Sea), would like you to remember these workers in the seas. We encourage you to pray for them.  We also welcome donations to support seafarers and for our centres to continue their services, albeit in different ways during this pandemic.  For more information on the work of this ministry and to make a donation,
please visit: www.stellamarisaustralia.org

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
 

Prayer is a key dimension of family life
At the height of the pandemic, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli placed the Archdiocese of Melbourne under the protection of St Joseph, seeking his intercession and guidance. One year on, on the feast of St Joseph, the archbishop has launched a new Trinitarian prayer, with a particular focus on St Joseph as a model and guide for all families. As Archbishop Comensoli says, 'Prayer is one of the really key dimensions of family life. Praying together is such a wonderful way of living our Gospel...

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Weekday Mass, 21 July 2021 Year B  Online Mass   VIDEO

16th Sunday Year B, 17/18 July 2021 Online Mass   VIDEO

12th Sunday Yr B 19/20 June 2021   Online Mass VIDEO

11th Sunday Yr B 12/13 JUNE 2021    Online Mass VIDEO

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 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

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 Account
BSB:  083 347, Account No.:  665565508