Our Lady of the Southern Cross

FOR PRAYERS OF HEALING

Please remember the following in your prayers:

Tony Addamo, Cecily Hollingworth, Mario Misurelli,

Rosa Presta, Rachel Bartolo, Aldo Costanzo,

Teresa Boetti, Dianne Cilia,Ruzica Coric, Rita Alviano,

and Fr Frank Moloney sdb.

If you hear of any of your fellow parishioners who are not well, or who have been injured,

please email us at office@olsc.org ,so that we can include them in our prayers.

FOR ALL THOSE WE REMEMBER

Maria Concetta was a beloved Italian parishioner at St John’s for many decades,

attending Italian mass and supporting parish feast days and events.

The rosary and requiem mass for Maria Concetta will be at St John’s Clifton Hill on Tuesday 12 August at 11am. 

Condolences: We pray for the souls and families of all those who have died recently.

Anniversaries: We pray for the souls of Ines (Dorina) De Rango and Maria Murone.

Mass Intentions: We pray for the souls of Ines (Dorina) De Rango and Attilio De Rango.

BAPTISM AT ST JOSEPH'S

The parish welcomes Kalani Matelita and Jeremiah Huakatoa into the Catholic Church

on Saturday at St Joseph’s when they will receive the sacrament of Baptism from Fr Cassius.

We pray for a faith filled, protected and peaceful life for

Kalani Matelita, Jeremiah Huakatoa

and their families.

ST MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP FEAST DAY

This Friday 8 August, we celebrate Australia’s first canonised saint and patron saint of Australia,

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

This is a time to encounter St Mary MacKillop in prayer and reflect on her life, and how she gave tenderly,

helped and uplifted the spirits of those most in need, and left an inspiring legacy to us all. 

“Take fresh courage” - St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

On Friday 15 August the parish will celebrate the Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

This will be a time to pause and give thanks for Mary,

who is blessed amongst women, and to nourish our spirit. 

A mass will be held at St John’s is at 7pm, and a Vietnamese mass will be held at St Joseph’s at 7:30pm.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

All are warmly welcome to the Eucharistic Adoration every Friday

from 7.15pm to 8.00pm (except on First Fridays – 6.00pm to 7.00pm). 

It is a special time for reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

It is also an opportune time to pray for our relatives and friends who are unwell.

Join us to experience the peace and grace that comes from this encounter with the Lord.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS WELCOME

Australian Catholic University is offering training for current and

new extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion. 

Our parish always welcomes parishioners to join the liturgical ministry, to gain

a deeper understanding of the Mass,  and to serve the community by administering Communion.

For more information call 02 9701 4751; email centreforliturgy@acu.edu.au or visit acu.edu.au/liturgy-melbourne