We are a vibrant faith community that is guided by the Spirit of Jesus and the message of the Gospels.
Westernport Parish
Westernport Parish extends from Somerville in its northern end to Hastings and Shoreham in the South. The Parish centre is located In Marine Parade Hastings but Westernport Parish has three Mass centres for places of worship within its boundary namely Immaculate Conception Church Hastings (Marine Parade Hastings), St Brendan’s Somerville (Austin Rd Somerville) and St Peter’s Shoreham ( Byrnes Rd Shoreham) . Weekly Masses, and special liturgies are celebrated in each of these Mass centres and Sunday Mass is also celebrated at HMAS Cerberus.
The Parish Primary schools of St Mary’s Hastings, St Brendan’s Somerville and St Joseph’s Crib Point as well as the Tyabb Campus of Padua College also form part of the Westernport Parish community.
Mission Statement
Our vision is to be a vibrant faith community that is guided by the Spirit of Jesus and the message of the Gospels.
We strive to be:
• A community which celebrates life in prayer and worship.
• A welcoming community, embracing all and encouraging full and active participation.
• Empowering and supportive of families, youth and the elderly.
• Engaged with other faith communities.
• Supportive of the disadvantaged and marginalised.
• Open to change and relevant to today’s world and local needs.
Mass on Line
Ongoing Mass on Line is Under Further Consideration. For further information Please contact the Parish Office
Parish Notice
Western Port Parish News
For Immaculate Conception, St. Mary’s, St Brendan’s, St Peters and St Joseph’s
NOTICE TO PARISHIONERS
Please pray for those who are sick, especially, Eddie and Marcie Merezko, Stephen Charles, Halima, Sala, Agnes, Malia, Janelle Farley, Mary McCluskey, Maureen Bleighly, Sandra, Marissa, Amber, Peter Rogan, Bernadette Sexton, Peter Munyan, Tommy Judge, Mary Sloan, Paula Murphy, Pat Tagliabue, Frank Tagliabue, Michael Pound, John Kelly, Janice Danaher, Vicky Mathis, Edna Walsh, Jane Maria, Kathy Burke, Frank Howard, Mike Mason, Elaine Duyvestyn, James Smythe, Lucy Triffett, Helena Jaskolski, Oscar Dixon-Rotherham, Margaret Sherlock and all those who need our prayers. May they receive the Lord’s comfort and strength.
Please pray for those who have died recently, especially Neville Jose,and for those whose anniversaries occur at this Time, especially Gerard Meyer. May they rest in peace
Our Sacramental Program for children who do not attend our Parish Primary Schools will be commencing on 14th May for Reconciliation and First Eucharist and 2nd July for Confirmation.
Enrolment forms and more details are on the Parish Website or contact the Parish Office. Please get any interested families to contact the Parish.
For registration forms ,Please follow link below
https://westernportchurch.com.au/sacramental-program/
Proclaim Office Feb 25 Update
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Lenten Reflection Group
You are invited to gather for a time of quiet Reflection and Prayer on the Lenten Sunday Scriptures.
A Reflection booklet Many Paths lead to Easter by Fr. Andy Hamilton sj will be used and available.
When: THURSDAYS of Lent :
March 6, 13, 20, 27,
April 3 and 10.
Time: 4.00pm – 5.00 pm
Where: St. Peter’s Church Shoreham
If you are unable to attend but would like a copy of the Reflection booklet
contact Sister Joan Power on 0491 011 127 and she will arrange a copy for you.
ALL WELCOME
ST VINCENT DE PAUL APPEAL:
We are in need of Pasta & Sauces, Cans of Tuna, Salmon, Meat & Vegetables, Tins of Soup, Tinned fruit, tins of vegetables, Spaghetti, Diced Tomatoes. Spreads such as Jam, Peanut Butter, Vegemite, Honey. Packets of Sweet and Dry biscuits, Cereal, Tea and Coffee, Long Life Milk, Rice, Two Minute noodles and Cup of Soup packets, and toiletries.
Please do not donate Sugar, Powdered Milk, Cheese Spreads or Baked Beans. Thank you for your ongoing support
PARISH VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND ONLINE TRAINING
Please forward your current card details to the Parish Secretary at the office in Hastings or via email to westernport@cam.org.au. Training online and signed Code of Conduct should be completed at the link below and details posted/emailed to the Parish Secretary. Face to face training (one session) will be offered during the year after mass at a date to be notified.hu Safeguarding Children Training | Westernport Church. Thanks to all those who already provided their details and completed their online training.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Dear Parish Volunteers, who serve at any Ministry at any of our three Mass Centres, please note that Code of Conduct Declarations are available in the foyers for those of you that we haven’t record of signing it within the last 3 years. If you are unsure, you can check if your name is on the list which is also going to be available.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Reporting Procedure
For mor details please Click on Link Below
Reporting Abuse or Safety -Related Misconduct
Also, Further information and news can be found in our Newsletter.
Further Reading Notes
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS
In support of our parish community during these times,please consider electronic planned giving.
Direct Debit Listed below or via Card using the Contribution button
Account Name: Immaculate Conception Parish
BSB: 083 347
Account No.: 63979 8519
Reference: Full Name
Address
71 Marine Parade Hastings
5979 4374
email address: westernport@cam.org.au,
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