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MASS TIMES

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH

345 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic

Saturday at 6pm (reconciliation/confession 5pm)

Sunday at 9:30am, 11am, 5pm

Next Children's' Liturgy 14 June 2026

12 Midday Tuesday - Friday

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)

ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH

108 Denham St, Hawthorn

Sunday 8:30am

Wednesday 5pm

Parish Notices

Week 2 of our Parish Renewal Program

Welcome to the Engagement Weekend of our Renewal Program! This week celebrates our commitment to being a Mission driven parish – helping all celebrate God’s presence and expressing our faith through outreach, service, and justice. We all have a role to play indeed a responsibility to use our gifts and talents for the benefits of others. So please be involved in one of our parish Groups or Ministries – either for the first time or in a continuing role – your involvement will be a clear expression of your faith, personally rewarding, and a great contribution to our parish. Our Program Coordinator, Stephen Littleton will speak with us at each Mass and distribute copies of the special Ministries form. A special thank you to the wonderful parishioners, Will Fleming, Mark Weber and David Doolan who spoke so well at Masses last weekend as we launched the Program.
THOUGHTS FOR REFLECTION: Q: Why is it important to be actively engaged in parish Ministries?
“It is so important for the mission of our parish! When we engage, our faith becomes stronger, we help others, and we keep our community strong and vibrant.
Engagement is faith in action!”
“To give back for all we have received – and by our example, encourage others to do the same. It is being community!”

Mid-week Chat Group

The Mid-week Chat Group will meet in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 26 May, from 12:30pm after Mass. Everyone is welcome to join in for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.

St Joseph’s Thanksgiving Mass

This June marks 10 years since the opening of St Joseph’s Mews and the restoration of the heritage-listed St Joseph’s Church. As part of the celebrations, a Thanksgiving Mass will be held at St Joseph’s on Wednesday 10 June at 5pm. Parishioners are welcome to join with residents of The Mews on this special occasion.

Mass Count

Australia’s Catholic parishes and dioceses are being invited to undertake the yearly National Count of Attendance this month. Mass counters will be recording attendance at all of our Masses during May.

Missionary Sisters Of St Peter Claver - Annual Mission Dinner

On Sunday 14 June the sisters of St Peter Claver invites everyone to their annual mission dinner at 154 Cotham Road, Kew. Tickets are $50.00 per person and for more information please phone 9817 3715. Bookings close 5th June and all proceeds will assist with the mission.

Soiree Cabrini Chapel

On Sunday 21 June 2.00-3.00pm the Cabrini Choir in collaboration with the St Joseph’s music ministry are hosting “Music in the Chapel”. Entry by donation at the door with proceeds to support Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project . The event will be hosted at Cabrini Malvern Chapel, 183 Wattletree Road Malvern.

Magis and World Youth Day 2027

Join us for World Youth Day 2027 in Korea for the largest gathering of young people in the world. In the days leading up to WYD, you will take part in MAGIS, the Jesuit international programme for young adults. Gather with participants from across the globe for an Ignatian experience of service, prayer, and reflection before coming together at World Youth Day. Date: 25 July - 8 August 2027 Cost: approx. $850 (excl. flights) Age: 18-30 year olds SUBMIT INTEREST BY 10 JUNE 2026 to: Fr Ramesh Richards SJ ramesh.richards@cardoner.org