Welcome
The Hawthorn Catholic Parish strives to be a Christian Community focused on Jesus, helping all through worship celebrate God’s presence and action and expressing our faith through outreach, service and justice.
MASS TIMES
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation 5pm)
Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm
Next Children's Liturgy at 9.30am Mass on 15 December 2024
Tuesday - Friday at 12 Midday
Christmas Timetable available here
Details of Rehearsal for children's nativity play here
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
People in our Parish
Fr Des Dwyer SJ
Des Dwyer is Parish Priest at Immaculate Conception Hawthorn. Born in Warrnambool he was educated at Xavier College. After leaving school he joined the Jesuits and was ordained in 1974. He did post graduate studies in Spirituality at St Louis University USA (read more)
Parish Service and Interest Groups
Sacraments
First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are held at Immaculate Conception church. See our Sacramental Program
Read about Baptisms and obtaining a copy of a Baptism Certificate
Weddings
Explore information about celebrating your Marriage at the beautiful Immaculate Conception church.
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Booking Enquiries
For Wedding or Baptism bookings please complete the Booking Form.
For Resurrection Wall plaque requests contact Parish Office
Parish Notices
Christmas Eve Family Liturgy Mass At ICC
A rehearsal will be held on Friday 20 December, at Immaculate Conception Church, at 10am for all children wishing to be in the nativity play on Christmas Eve Tuesday 24 December at 6pm. Children who attend the rehearsal will be given preference for costumes on the night. Little Angels and Shepherds (younger children) will only be required for 15 minutes. Main characters, older Angels and Shepherds will be required for slightly longer.
Advent Prayer Group
The Advent prayer group, led by Donna Bosnjak, will be held on Wednesdays 11 and 18 December 7:30pm-8:30pm, in the Parish Centre.
Healing Mass
On Friday 13 December at Midday we will have our monthly Healing Mass, followed by a light luncheon in the parish centre.
World Mission Appeal
This week, you’re invited to partner with the Church in Mongolia to help deliver essential services to
people who need it most. The House of Mercy will provide a haven for many people, including those affected by homelessness and domestic violence. You can support this work by using the appeal envelope during a second collection during all Masses, or going online at catholicmission.org.au/mongolia
St Vincent de Paul Christmas stall
Packs of Christmas Cards for $5 and 2025 Columban calendars for $10 will be sold by the St Vincent de Paul Society after all Masses at the ICC and at St Joseph’s church.
Rosters and Items of Interest
Rosters
The latest roster for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers is available to view - click here
Christian Meditation Group
10:45am on Tuesdays at St Joseph’s Church. All are welcome and instruction is offered
Fr Andy Hamilton SJ
Read the latest writings from Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ on a range of topics- click here
Melbourne Archdiocese
See the latest news from the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne - click here
Mass and Prayer
We acknowledge that we stand on land for which the Wurundjeri people are the traditional custodians, we remember their forebears with respect and commit ourselves to working for reconciliation and justice
Hawthorn Catholic Parish
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Parish Office and Immaculate Conception Church
345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Telephone (03) 8862 4000
St Joseph's Church
108 Denham Street, Hawthorn, Victoria