Bulletins (Weekly Newsletter)

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Fr Des’ surgery went well, and he is recuperating in hospital. Please keep him in your prayers. 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Lenten prayer group

The Lenten Prayer Group, facilitated by Donna Bosnjak, is being held on Mondays during Lent at 7.30pm-8.30pm in the Parish Centre. All are welcome.

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​​​​​St Joseph's Open Houses 2026

Open Houses Event - Sunday 22 March 2026

Tickets now on sale - www.openhouses.org.au/tickets
Open Houses is the major annual fundraiser for our parish school, St Joseph's, and a much-loved community event, it’s run entirely by the volunteer efforts of the school community with all money raised supporting the educational programs at our small school. More information here www.openhouses.org.au

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Raffle - St Joseph's Open Houses

A wide selection of great prizes are on offer in this year's Open Houses raffle - purchase tickets at 

www.openhouses.org.au/raffle

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Easter Cleaning Bee

We invite you to assist the Parish Altar group in preparing the church before Easter. Join us in the church on Saturday 21 March 9.30 am - 11.30am. Bring your favourite cleaning supplies otherwise they will be provided. Morning tea will be in the Parish Centre afterwards.

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ICC Gardening

The monthly weed-and-tidy of the ICC gardens will take place on Saturday 21 March, between 9.30am and 11am. Volunteers most welcome.

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Palms for Palm Sunday

There will be a working bee on Thursday 26 March at 10am in the Parish Centre to clean and prepare the palm fronds.  If you have gardening gloves, aprons and secateurs, please bring them along.

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Parish Census

A parish census will be conducted following the Homily at all Masses over the next two weekends; 14/15 March & 21/22 March. This will enable us to update our parish records – adding new members of our community and noting changes with addresses, emails and phone numbers. Census Cards, Privacy Envelopes and pencils will be placed in the pews prior to each Mass, and you are requested to return your envelope in one of the collection baskets. Your assistance with this important process is very much appreciated.

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​​​​​​Long Table Dinner (save the date)

Saturday 11 April 6.30 pm at the Parish Centre. $5 per head, (payment on the night is acceptable) BYO drinks including glasses Please RSVP to Anne Schiller (see bulletin for phone number)

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​​​​​​​​Catechist Sacraments for 2026

Enrolment/expression of interest is now open. Candidates need to be in Year 3 or above for First Reconciliation, Year 4 and above for First Eucharist and Year 6 and above for Confirmation.

Please complete this Registration form.

Dates and more information here​
Children attending St Joseph's school Hawthorn do NOT need to register.

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Combined Parish Choir for The Easter Triduum Services 2026

If you would like to be part of the choir for some or all of the Easter Triduum Services, please contact Fiona Dyball at dyballfiona@gmail.com . The choir will be singing for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Saturday Vigil. All music is provided, and all are very welcome. 

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