Christ the Light Parish has a commitment to ensure the safety of children and
vulnerable people in our community
PARISH VISION and MISSION STATEMENT
As disciples of Jesus, that our parish of Kinglake, Doreen, Mernda and Whittlesea be a
welcoming, vibrant, faith-filled and worshipping community.
In a spirit of joy and compassion we will reach out to all in the service of the
Good News of God’s love and in our stewardship of our created world.
COMMUNITY - PROCLAMATION - OUTREACH - WORSHIP
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM MIDWAY REVIEW
Thank you to all who have responded to our Stewardship program midway review. Thank you to all who are
committed to supporting our parish financially, including our new parishioners who have come to join us in the stewardship program. Letters of confirmation will be available in the churches in due coarse, and where
applicable, Stewardship envelopes, will be posted out this week
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TRANSITION of St Joseph’s weekend MASSES to
NAZARETH CENTRE
The working group formed to structure a smooth
transition of the weekend St Joseph’s Masses, would like to THANK everyone that has put their name down to assist with the set-up of the NAZARETH Centre for the weekend Masses. Rosters will be provided at a
later date.
The final weekend of Masses at St Joseph’s church
5.30pm Saturday 13 October
8am Sunday 14 October 8am
All weekend masses at the Nazareth Centre Mernda
will commence
5.30pm Saturday 20 October
8am Sunday 21 October
10.30am Sunday 21 October
First Reconciliation -
Sunday 14 October we welcome our children who are preparing for their First Reconciliation as they offer a Parish Companion Card to parishioners 10am St Mary's Whittlesea and 10.30am Nazareth Centre St Joseph's School
Plenary Council 2020 – The Plenary Council 2020 is a gathering of the Church in Australia to make
decisions for the future. Your voice is important. All people are invited to contribute to the Plenary Council agenda by sharing your experience of faith and of the Church. See plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au for more information.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA] The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Have you ever considered this? Has anyone ever invited you to join the Catholic Community? Would you be interested? Would you like some questions answered? If these questions reflect ones you may be asking of yourself – I would welcome the opportunity to chat with you. Contact me by phoning 9715 2455. Sandy Starbuck, Pastoral Associate Christ the Light Parish 48 Mernda Village Drive Mernda 3754
St Mary's Kinglake planning dinner Friday October 12th 6.30 pm at the church. Agenda items welcome.
RSVP by Oct 10th please.