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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
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)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic
There will be Mass on Saturday 1st November at noon for All Saints’ Day as the Vigil Mass at 6pm, and Sunday’s Masses will be for All Souls’ Day
Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)
Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm
Next Children's Liturgy 30 November at 9.30am Mass
12 Midday Tuesday - Friday
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH
First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation - Sacramental Program
Wedding or Baptism bookings - please complete Booking Form.
Resurrection Wall plaque requests Parish Office
Parish Notices
Euthanasia Bill - Bishops request action by Catholics
The State Government is seeking to amend Victoria’s euthanasia and assisted suicide laws. If passed, the Government’s Bill would further weaken protections for vulnerable patients and reduce protections for medical practitioners who conscientiously object to euthanasia and assisted suicide. In response to the Government’s plans, the Bishops of Victoria have written to Catholics in Victoria to ask that they contact their local Members of Parliament to urge them to vote against the proposed laws. read more here melbournecatholic.org/euthanasia-bill
Christmas Cleaning Bee
As we approach the joyful celebration of Christmas, we invite you to help assist the Parish Altar group in preparing the church for Christmas.
Join us in the church on Saturday 22 November 9.30 am - 11.30am.
We would be grateful for any assistance as we will be polishing brass, cleaning candlesticks, dusting windowsills and statues, straightening pews and more! Bring along your favourite cleaning supplies otherwise they will be provided. Any assistance is greatly appreciated, and we would love to see you! There will be morning tea in the Parish Centre afterwards.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF 2025) will be held from Sunday 30 November to Tuesday 2 December at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. This three‑day national gathering invites young people in Years 9–25 to come together for prayer, talks, workshops, Masses, music, and ministry. For more information, please contact acyf@cam.org.au
November Prayers for the Dead
If you would like to list the names of deceased family members and friends for commemoration during November, please fill in the form available at the church entrance. You may place a donation in the envelope, and place the envelope in the collection basket at Mass, or return it to the Parish office. Alternatively, you can send the names of those to be remembered via email to iccparishoffice@gmail.com
Month of the Holy Rosary
During the month of October we continue to reflect on the Life of Christ through the experience of Mary.
Mary with the disciples in the Upper Room
Mary teach us the strength of community and the power of prayer. We pray for those who are grieving or fearful.
Mary Assumed into Heaven
This is the fulfillment of Mary’s journey. She has gone before us to where all humanity are destined.
Mary Mother of God.
This feast marks the beginning of each year, 1st January. We are called to remember the Blessings of the past year and draw strength from them.
Hail Mary, full of Grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Spirituality
Do you seek to take stock and appreciate the deeper currents running under your life? Do you need the support of like-minded searchers using the Ignatian tools? Have you heard of CLC (Christian Life Community)? If you are looking to create space in your life within a supportive community, get in touch. There will be some brochures at the back of the church over the next couple of weeks.
2025 Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope
Jubilee years happen every 25 years and are times of reconciliation and renewal. For the latest Jubilee news and information please visit the Melbourne Archdiocese website here
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 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
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