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Do you use words and phrases that you think are quite clear but are met with a blank look or a ‘what do you mean?’ question. Phrases such as ‘that cost an arm and a leg’ or ‘more farewells than Nellie Melba’ are not readily understood. Some turns of phrase or colloquialisms require more work and more knowledge than others...Read More -
Many families have traditions handed down through the generations, whilst others have developed recently. Members from the Children’s Liturgy Group at Surrey Hills Wattle Park Parish share some of their family traditions and preparations during the Advent Season…Read More -
The word Advent means coming; therefore, its orientation is towards the feast of Christmas. Historically Christmas preceded Advent and we have hints of the beginnings of Advent in the 300’s and 400’s mainly in the northern parts of Europe where the liturgy was celebrated not in the Roman way, but in ways more similar to the Eastern Churches.Read More -
Christmas is only three weeks away and this should be a time of sharing and celebration, but for many it is a time of hunger, stress, and hardship. Although there are no Giving Trees in our parish churches, the 2020 St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal has not been forgotten in the lead up to Christmas.Read More -
Families have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to present their children for Baptism. And sadly, some members of the Catholic community have gone to their eternal rest. We acknowledge all those who have celebrated a Sacramental Milestone during November.Read More -
The Sustainability Committee at CBD Parishes share some ideas to help make your Christmas as sustainable as you desire. Check out our tips to reduce your carbon footprint over Christmas with less waste and amazing gift ideas, and have a very Merry Christmas.Read More
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Advent Penitential Service
A Penitential Service will take place at Our Holy Redeemer Church, 4 Barton Street, Surrey Hills on Wednesday, 16 December at 7.00 pm. Please register online.
Our Lady of Victories Basilica in Camberwell will be open for Private Prayer and Reconciliation each Saturday during Advent from 10.00 am to 11.00 am commencing Saturday, 28 November. No pre-booking required. -
Safety of Children and Vulnerable Adults
At Surrey Hills Wattle Park Parish we hold the care, safety and well being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parishes. Our parish has zero tolerance of child abuse and all children are entitled to, as a fundamental right, safety and protection from all forms of abuse and neglect.
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Bishop Barron's Advent Reflections
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Friends, today’s Gospel passage celebrates the faith of two blind men. To have faith is—to use the current jargon—to live outside the box, risking, venturing, believing the impossible. When we remain...
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4 Barton Street
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
9890 2510
website: ourholyredeemer.cam.org.au
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A Spiritual Communion
MY JESUS, I believe that You are in
the Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I long for YOU in my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You Sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You Have already come,
I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You:
never permit me to be separated from You.