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Reminder to parishioners

Friday, July 25, 2008

Please add your name to the list (at the back of the church) of people joining the parish celebration at the George Hotel next Thursday. Details below. See you there!


Posted at 6:48 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 24 July 2008

The carnival is over.
I do hope cynicism wasn't the dominant note struck by my blogs during World Youth Day week.Read more.


Posted at 6:45 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 17 July 2008

Friday, July 18, 2008

A national magazine booked an interview last Monday then cancelled a day later. They wanted to talk about World Catholic Youth Day but got bored just thinking about it.
TV show, Big Brother, is dumped. Catholics in the raw, via all the media, is in. The Beijing Games comes next. Mustn't leave too big a gap between main events. The natives might get restless.
Got a surprise this week. Phone call early morning - 'Is your church available this afternoon for 100 pilgrims? They want to 'do' Mass at the end of a hectic day of touring.'
OK, says I. They were two hours late. Four very big buses arrived at 6pm. A hundred, including three priests, piled into our 150 year old church.
These were the 'neo-cats', a recent development in Catholicism, well disciplined and behaved, heavily dependent on worship and morale sustaining singing and dancing. Click to read more.


Posted at 8:23 PM

Parish dinner

If you haven't already put your name on the list at the back of the church for coming to the parish dinner, please consider doing so. The Christmas in July event is on 31 July at 7 pm at the George Hotel (corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets). The set menu costs $25 and drinks are available at bar prices.


Posted at 8:18 PM

Classical evening with the best

Peter Brocklehurst, the singing cobbler and Jonathan Welch, conductor 'Choir of Hard Knocks' will perform at St Thomas Aquinas Church, South Yarra on 11 September. $45 a head. Supper provided. All proceeds to St. Joseph's Emergency Housing. Further details are on the notice board at the back of the church.


Posted at 8:16 PM

Basket luncheon

South Melbourne Uniting Church is hosting a Basket Luncheon on Tuesday 29 at 1 pm. Bargains at the Trading Table & The Musical Sounds of Southern Cross Entertainers. Entry: $6. Please RSVP by 20 July to Nancy Gray on 9699 9459


Posted at 8:15 PM

Events at Kilbride

On Tuesday 12 August, Kilbride has a Reflection Day - 'Sharing the Gift of the 'Present'. They invite you to join them for some relaxing time out by the sea in quiet prayer, reflection and meditation. 10.00-3.00 pm or come for the stand-alone meditation 2.00-3.00
Cost: $20 or donation

Another of Kilbride's Dinners for Men will be held on Wednesday, 23 July at 6.45 pm.
This is an opportunity for men to gather together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere over a shared meal with guest speaker Ken Ryall. Ken practised accounting for 21 years before 'retiring' in 2001. Two years later he married Lyn and undertook to manage a retirement village for six months. However, after his initial appointment ended, he is still there and has extended his contract to 2010.


Posted at 8:14 PM

2009 Young Catholic Women's Interfaith Fellowship

Applications are invited from young Catholic women, aged from mid-20s to mid-30s for a program to be held in Canberra from 30 January to 16 May, 2009. It offers an opportunity for information on leadership and interfaith relations. Applications close 29 September. For details please visit www.opw.catholic.org.au phone 02 6201 9864 or email


Posted at 8:12 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 10 July 2008

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Looks like you've got to take sides with everything global warming, the Murray-Darling basin, Barry Hall's AFL and Israel Folau's ARL states of sin.
And WYD's right in there with my priest mate Frank Brennan 'stirring the possum' about the rights of free speech and assembly during the WYD pilgrimage.Read more


Posted at 4:47 PM

Thank you from the Loreto sisters

Thank You - Dear Bob and Parishioners of St Peter and Paul's Church,
Some days have passed now since I attended the liturgy of farewell you were all so kind enough to arrange, to honour the contribution of the Loreto Sisters, of whom I am one. I was never posted to the parish, but as a long-term resident of Melbourne I have visited your parish community from time to time and I am very conscious of the rich heritage you hold there. I have delighted always in the few liturgies I have attended in your midst. This is my personal word in appreciation and thanks.
Sunday was a very special day. I loved every second of the celebration we shared. It has not been an easy few days since. It has been a week of funerals and farewells - but that did not take from your wonderful offering one bit! I am just sad that Chris Burke, our Province Leader, could not be there on the day as I know she would have appreciated it as so many of us did.
And I loved the plaque!
So, thank you parishioners and thank you Bob. Thank you for having us and for all you have done and do.
May you continue to thrive and be blessed!
Jane Kelly. ibvm


Posted at 4:46 PM

Art for a cause

Are you an artist (professional, amateur or enthusiast) who is interested in having your artwork promoted and being part of an art exhibition and auction? Have you ever wanted to help make a difference for others but didn't know how? Well this is your chance! A4AC is currently accepting artwork donations that will be exhibited and auctioned on Saturday, 25 October. The theme of the exhibition is 'self-expression' so there is no limit on what you can produce and the works can be in any size, shape or form (painting, photography, sculptures etc). Please visit our website to find out more: art4cause.weeblv.com
This year A4AC is supporting the Fr Bob Maguire Foundation. If you would like to donate an artwork please do not hesitate to contact one of the team: Lachlan Haynes 0411170421; Fran Davide 0411 023 324; Jacinta Ditchburn 0415 448 545 or alternatively, you can send an email to us at art4acause@live.com.au. No artworks will be accepted after Friday 17 October.


Posted at 4:45 PM

From Father Bob Maguire - 3 July 2008

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Two older women, wives and mothers, were killed in their homes just recently. Were their assailants known, very much known, to them? It’s not for us mere mortals to say.
We’ve ceded the right and duty to our secular, pluralist and democratic court system. We ordinary citizens leave that to others. Thank God, most of us would say. Read more.


Posted at 3:11 PM

Parish dinner

Join others for Christmas in July at the George Hotel (cnr Coventry & Cecil Streets) at 7 pm on Thursday 31 July. Set menu will cost about $25. Please leave your name on the sheet at the back of the church.


Posted at 3:09 PM

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