Sunday 14 March 2010
Experience the loving embrace of God this Lent.
All are welcome to attend an enrichment seminar and reflection, led by Father Elio Capra, at the Parish Centre, Our Lady of the Pines Parish, 77 Carbine Street, Donvale, from 3.30 pm - 8pm

Saturday 13 March

Parish Centenary Dinner: 6:30pm to 11:30pm in the parish hall. Byo drinks, $60 per person, with an appearance by Mr John Canavan – comedian/auctioneer.  For further information, please contact the parish office.

9314 7710, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sunday 21 March 2010

Mass 10.30 am, followed by a light lunch.

Details: 55611533

Thursday 25 March 2010

Australian Catholic University invites you to attend a time of prayer and public forum
commemorating the 15th anniversary of Evangelium Vitae,  The Gospel of Life by Pope John Paul II.

Christ Lecture Theatre, Australian Catholic University (Melbourne), 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy from 6.30 pm.

Saturday 27 March 2010
Centenary Reunion Dinner at The Centre, Ivanhoe.

Sunday 28 March 2010
Mass at St John’s followed by a Centenary reunion at the college.

Sunday 28 March 2010 (Palm Sunday)

St John the Baptist Church, 61 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, 3pm

As part of the Lenten journey this year, Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish will present a concert to start off Holy Week - a perfect way to begin preparation for Easter.

Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 April 2010

Please note the symposium is now being held on: Wednesday 7 April: 8.30am – 5pm; Thursday 8 April 9am – 5pm; Friday 9 April, 9am -5 pm
Mercy Theatre, Australian Catholic University (St Patrick's Campus).
Hosted by the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission
Sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Australian Catholic University

The program will provide participants with knowledge and insight into how each religious tradition views the human person, understands the afterlife and finds hope rather than despair in the face of death.

Sunday 11 April 2010

Just Cycle Yarra Valley is a new charity cycling event and family day which will place a focus on social justice issues while raising money for Jesuit Social Services.

The day features 45km and 120km cycling courses and offers live music and entertainment at Rochford Wines.  Find out more or register for the event at www.justcycle.com.au.

Sunday 2 May 2010

St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne, at 2pm.

In 2010 and 2011, Whitefriars College, Donvale is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Celebrations include:

Chapel Blessing and Opening - 2 May 2010
50th Anniversary Ball - 17 July 2010
Allstars Concert  - 4 September 2010
Anniversary Mass St Patrick’s Cathedral - 14 February 2011

Details: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

Testimonial/choir reunion dinner on 29 May 2010 at the All Season's Conservatory McIvor Highway, Bendigo.

A committee has been formed to organise the 30th anniversary celebrations for Bendigo organist and Choir Master, John Hogan.

John will also celebrate 30 years as a teacher at Catholic College, Bendigo.

2010 will also be a year of celebrations for the choir, which may have been going for 150 years. The committee invites people to send in memories of hearing the choir, being in the choir or being taught by John at CCB.The memories will be collated and presented at the dinner.

7-10 October 2010
Glenelg, South Australia 7-10 October, 2010

Hosted by Archbishop Philip Wilson, the theme of the conference is “Transforming the Life of the Parish”.

The Southern Stars Social Club is a club for single Catholics.  It has a group for 25 to 35 year olds and another group for 35 to 47 year olds. Our activities include our popular Party Nights, Cafe Nights, Tennis Days and Walks.

For more information phone Peter on 9885 2167 (AH) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it