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Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Parish

77 Carbine Street Donvale 3111 Tel: (03) 9841 8354 Email: donvale@cam.org.au

Vinnies’ Bush Fire Appeal

Vinnies is on the ground helping people as they deal with the immediate aftermath of the bushfires and will continue to be there as people rebuild their lives in the long term.

With your support they can provide food, clothing, essential items, grocery vouchers, pay unexpected bills and make referrals onto a range of other organisations providing crisis accommodation and specialised services.

OLOP will be carrying out a leaving collection on behalf of Vinnies over the next few weeks to help our brothers and sisters in need. Please help where you can. Online donations can also be made here. Thank you.

Friendliness and enthusiastic participation in parish

life are the hallmarks of Our Lady of the Pines parishioners

We share our happiness with each other and it becomes greater

We share our troubles with each other and they become smaller

We share one another’s griefs and burdens and their weight becomes possible to bear

Welcome

Welcome to Our Lady of the Pines Parish, Donvale.

We are a warm and friendly community located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, nestled in a quiet residential area. When sitting in our Worship Centre, looking out the windows, you will be surrounded by trees and enjoy the sounds of the many birds.

One of our strengths is our strong sense of community which is demonstrated every Sunday when many of our parishioners stay back for a cuppa and a chat after Mass, forming and maintaining firm friendships. Whilst the adults chat, the children happily play together.

New parishioners are warmly welcomed by members of our ‘Welcoming Committee’ and are encouraged to stay back for a cuppa to get to know other parishioners and feel part of the community. We also hold social functions once a month which are well attended.

So, whether you are a regular, a part-timer, new to the area or just got lost on the way to somewhere else – we are thrilled that you are here and you are very welcome.

“Love one another,

as I have loved you”

John 13:34

May God Bless You,

Fr Jerald Cecil Mariadas,

Parish Priest

MASS TIMES

Please note: From 6 Jan to 6 Feb, weekday Masses will be replaced by Communion Services. Weekend Masses will be at the usual times.

Weekend Masses

Sat 5.00 pm Vigil Mass

Sun 9.30 am Mass followed by Coffee

10.45 am Rosary in the Chapel

Weekday Masses

Mon No Mass

Tue No Mass

Wed 9.00 am Communion Serv & Rosary

Thu No Mass

Fri 9.00 am Communion Serv & Rosary

Reconciliation

By appointment. Phone 9841 8354

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

PLENARY COUNCIL:

CALL FOR DELEGATES

The Australian Bishops’ Conference has requested that each Diocese nominate four people, who may be laypersons, members of religious orders or Clergy, who are willing to be called as delegates for the Plenary Council Sessions in October 2020 and June & July 2021.

Each delegate will participate in the process of discernment and contribute to a variety of forums before, during and after the Plenary Council Sessions. This is an important and critical role for the life of the Catholic Church in Australia.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the following online form and submit by the deadline of Friday 24 January 2020.

Note: the application process requires two referees including one active Priest (on appointment).

To access the online application form, please click here.