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In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: All Saints Day; All Souls Day Welcome back Fr Tony, with Prison Sunday next weekend Book of Remembrance for the Holy Souls during November Children's liturgy, Sunday 1 November Funeral of Ed Bond, Thursday 5 November at 11am First Communion, Sunday 15 November Volunteers sought for pastoral visits to prisons This week's Reflection Reflect today on the saints in Heaven. They were not pe

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Simon and Jude, apostles 40th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi, Tuesday 27 October Fr Tony returns for the All Saints vigil Mass, Saturday 31 October Children's liturgy, Sunday 1 November Book of Remembrance for the Holy Souls during November Funeral Mass for Ed Bond, Thursday 5 November at 11am First Communion, Sunday 15 November This week's Reflection Reflec

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Paul of the Cross; St John Paul II; John of Capistrano Children's liturgy, Sunday 1 November Reminder: Mass time changes during Fr Tony's leave This week's Reflection Reflect today on the unity to which you are called. Do you form alliances based on personal ambition or on wholehearted worship of God? Reflect especially upon your involvement within the Church and consider whether, even

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: St Teresa of Jesus; Hedwig; Ignatius of Antioch Children's liturgy, Sunday 1 November Reminder: Mass time changes during Fr Tony's leave This week's Reflection Reflect today on the Mass as the true Wedding Feast of the Lamb. Do you approach this sacred celebration with joyful reverence, spiritual preparation, and genuine love for the Bride Groom? Strive to make your presence at Mass mu

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Special Feast: Our Lady of the Rosary, Wednesday 7 October (Month of the Rosary) Fr Tony's annual leave in October: Mass time changes, Fr John Khoai presiding This week's Reflection How to make this parable your personal calling? The Kingdom of God has been partly entrusted to you to be one who will labour for the salvation of souls — “people that will produce its fruit”. The work of evangelisation is an

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Parish celebration tomorrow: Vigil of St Michael the Archangel, Monday 28 September (talk 5.30pm, vigil Mass 6.30pm, sausage sizzle) Special Feast: St Michael the Archangel (with Raphael and Gabriel), our parish patron Prayer of St Michael the Archangel Thursday morning Mass not held from 1 October during Fr Tony's leave

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Special parish celebration: Vigil of St Michael the Archangel, Monday 28 September (talk 5.30pm, vigil Mass 6.30pm, sausage sizzle) Feasts of the week ahead: Matthew, apostle; Padre Pio Children's liturgy, Sunday 3 October

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Special parish celebration: Vigil of St Michael the Archangel, Monday 28 September (talk 5.30pm, vigil Mass 6.30pm, sausage sizzle) Feasts of the week ahead: Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Our Lady of Sorrows; Robert Bellarmine Worldwide Marriage Encounter, 9 to 11 October Children's liturgy, Sunday 3 October

Our parish carries the name of a great protector, and this year we are setting aside a special evening to honour him. On Monday 28 September, St Michael's Dorrington will mark the Feast of St Michael the Archangel with a talk, Holy Mass, and a sausage sizzle to follow. Everyone is welcome, and we would love for you to be there. St Michael the Archangel has watched over this community since our parish was first established in 1952. He is the one we call on for protection, for

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Welcome in baptism: William Feasts of the week ahead: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Peter Claver Return of Parish Consultation forms Fathers' Day: a blessing for all fathers Children's liturgy, Sunday 3 October

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Gregory the Great; Teresa of Calcutta Return of Parish Consultation forms this weekend This week's Reflection Reflect today on Peter’s words: “God forbid, Lord!” and Jesus’ reply: “Get behind me, Satan!” In this exchange, Jesus is also speaking to each of us, saying, “Never run from the Cross!” We must never flee from a selfless and sacrificial embrace of suffering, even when that suff

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Bartholomew; Monica; Augustine; Passion of John the Baptist World Priests Day 2026: dinner Friday 11 September, Buranda This week's Reflection Reflect on the significance of the papacy. Even now, in the successor of Saint Peter, the words of Simon continue to echo throughout the world: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This is the pope’s first and most important duty — t

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: John Eudes; Bernard; Pius X; Queenship of Mary Vietnam Veterans Day (Tuesday), remembered at our war memorial church Children's liturgy Fr Tony's Gospel reflection This week’s Gospel reveals a faith that refuses to let go. The Canaanite woman approaches Jesus from a place of desperation, yet also deep trust. Even when she encounters silence and what seems like rejection, she persists.

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feast of the Assumption: Mass Saturday 15 August Feasts of the Week: Lawrence; Clare; Maximilian Kolbe Children's liturgy, Sunday 6 September This week's Reflection Reflect today on any trial or suffering you endure that tempts you to fear. Confront that fear head-on. Rebuke it. Look for Jesus, who comes to you in the midst of the trial, walking on and through that very storm. Know that it is truly Him, d

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Martha, Mary and Lazarus; Ignatius of Loyola; Alphonsus Liguori Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop: Mass Saturday 8 August Children's liturgy, Sunday 2 August Fr Tony's Gospel reflection In the Gospel today is the unmistakable call to recognise the immense value of God’s Kingdom and to respond with wholehearted commitment. Jesus compares the Kingdom to a treasure hidden in a field

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Sacramental Program: First Holy Communion (commences September) Feasts of the Week: Mary Magdalene; James, Apostle This week's Reflection Reflect today on the quiet ways God is at work within you, within the Church, and throughout the world. Though you might not always perceive the movement of grace, trust that it is active — like yeast in dough — gently transforming, sanctifying, and preparing hearts for

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Welcome in baptism: Micah and Rome Thank you from the St Vinnie's team for Winter Appeal donations Feasts of the Week: Camillus de Lellis; Our Lady of Mount Carmel This week's Reflection Reflect today on God’s generous and continuous sowing in your soul. He never ceases speaking to you, calling to you, and planting His Word within you. How receptive are you? Which soil best describes your soul? It’s never

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Welcome in baptism: Bonnie and Hunter Feasts of the Week: Maria Goretti; Peter To Rot Children's liturgy at the 8.30am Mass Sacramental Program: First Holy Communion

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Peter and Paul, apostles; Thomas, apostle Peter's Pence Collection this weekend Children's liturgy, Sunday 5 July This week's Reflection Reflect today on those closest to you — those whom God calls you to love with the highest form of love. Are your affections rightly ordered, or do they sometimes compete with the charity God desires to instil in you? If so, turn your heart to God. See

In this week's bulletin for St Michael's Catholic Church at Dorrington: Feasts of the Week: Aloysius Gonzaga; John Fisher and Thomas More; Birth of John the Baptist; Josemaria Escriva; Cyril of Alexandria Children's liturgy at the 8.30am Mass, Sunday 5 July Fr Tony's Gospel reflection Today's Gospel invites Catholics to trust deeply in God’s loving care, especially when discipleship feels costly. Jesus urges us not to fear, reminding us that nothing is hidden from the Father