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We are a Welcoming, Eucharistic and Spirit-filled Parish Community
SPJE is a Child Safe Environment
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People,
the traditional custodians of this land
The Parish Office is normally open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30am and 4.00pm.
However due to the current situation the office may not be open
If you need to contact the office please ring the Parish on 9723 4275,
or email mooroolbark@cam.org.au
The Parish will contact you.
The parish has a Child Safeguarding Team to protect all children within the parish and community
The team is currently working through available resources to document parish policies to meet the requirements of the Archdiocese and the Government authorities
The team consists of
Brian Twining - brian.twining @cam.org.au
Meg Wright - mwright@spjemoroolbark.catholic.edu.au
Michael McLindon – mclinoffice@gmail.com
If you have any concerns about the safety of children in the parish or about inappropriate behaviour within the parish environment please contact one or all of the team by email
Depending on the nature of the concern you could also contact the office on mooroolbark@cam.org.au
In an emergency you should contact the police on 000
For more information go to the Policy Tab on the Menu
Refer specifically to the policy attachment – Reporting Child Safety Issues
Please look at the other attachments for an understanding of what is required from parishioners
If you have any questions about the implementation of our policies please contact the team or the parish office
Friday 24th December Christmas Eve Masses
6.00 pm Mass - School Oval (Carols commence at 5.30pm)
9.00 pm Mass - Church (NO Carols at 8.30pm)
11.00 pm Mass - Church (NO carols)
Saturday 25th December Christmas Day Masses
9.00 am Mass
10.30 am Mass
NO 6.00 pm Mass
Sunday 26th December Boxing Day Masses
11.00 am Mass
Covid 19 – Update for Parishioners, 26th November 2021.
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
Our Church is open to celebrate Holy Mass for those parishioners who are FULLY VACCINATED.
However, we still have restrictions in place regarding maintaining a Covid Safe environment and these must be strictly adhered to at all times:-
Face coverings should be worn if suitable distancing cannot be maintained when inside the Church.
Parishioners must show proof of being fully vaccinated
(Those parishioners who attended Masses last weekend do not need to show us proof again, but it is advisable to have this with you)
QR check-in to those who have mobile phones (we will have resources to check in those people who do not have a mobile phone)
Social distancing, 1 person per 4sqm is encouraged
Hand sanitizing is required.
Entry will be through the front door and exit through the side door.
These Covid safe rules are based on Public Health and Government advise, we as parish, must ensure that we display these restrictions and have all the necessary notices and advice available to every one who enters our Church.
We thank you again for your support, patience and understanding with these ever changing rules, but the most important news for our parish is that we are re-opening and we must ensure we stay open and to do this, we need everyone to assist us to achieve this ongoing need to be vigilant, not complacent, as we move into a "Covid Normal" future.
God Bless
Father Joseph and the Parish Leadership Team
Baptisms
All religious ceremonies are subject to health restrictions in force at the time
Baptisms are required to meet the Covid Safe requirements for religious activities, and attendance restrictions may apply.
From the 29th October onward, 150 people (fully vaccinated) can attend religious ceremonies
For families, that have attended a preparation meeting and had a previous booking, two weekends have been allocated for up to 5 families for baptism out of mass time
20/21st November - 12.30 pm [Sat & Sun]
Families need to contact the office to rebook for these baptism dates
Any families, with attendees not fully vaccinated, wishing their child to be baptised will be booked separately beginning early 2022, unless other arrangements are negotiated.
Please Note
Baptism bookings are for children up to the age of five [see policy]
One or both parents must be Catholic
Copy of either parent’s baptism certificate
One Godparent must be a Confirmed Catholic
Attend a Baptism Parent Preparation Meeting
Attend a Welcome Mass
Pay Administration Fee
Things to Facilitate Bookings
Work out which dates and times will suit your family
Ring or email parish secretary on 03 9723 4275 or mooroolbark@cam.org.au to discuss preferences, set a baptism date and to make arrangements for payment and exchange of contact details, either in person or online.