The Combined Societies of Mary
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Obituary
Joseph Giansiracusa
January 23, 1946 — September 6, 2022
Co-Founder and Vice President of the Combined Societies of Mary
Had a peaceful and grace filled passing from this life during the Novena leading up to the Feast of Our Lady's Birthday/ Feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni.
Much loved, he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
A short clip from the 2022 Eucharistic Procession for Christ the King
A Two minute video clip of the recent Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Christ the King
Saturday 24th November, 2018
St Patrick's Cathedral,
Melbourne, Australia
main celebrant:
Most Rev. Bishop Mark Edwards
A Grace Filled Afternoon of Prayer
in honour of
Christ Our King
Prayers, Holy Mass,
Eucharistic Procession
Sunday 26th November, 2023
The King of Love and Mercy
How blessed are we to have Jesus Christ as Our Lord and Our King. This feast reminds us how blessed we are to have a King who loves us so much that he was willing to suffer unimaginable pains to demonstrate something of His unfathomable and infinite love for us. Yet this same Jesus, this same God, who is so full of tenderness and mercy, so compassionate to all who call upon Him is at the same time our most powerful God who holds all things in existence.
This Feast reminds us that all the kingdoms of the earth, all the riches of this world are but nothing compared to His Love. We are reminded that there is a more important kingdom that is eternal in which the least in that Kingdom is more blessed than all the rich and famous people in the entire world.

How do we respond to the glories of the Kingship of Christ? We should be moved to a deep reverence and this would be most fitting, but Jesus wants us to go even further than this. He wants us to,come with our hearts on fire with love for Him.
In an approved apparition to mother Eugenia in 1932 it was said; “I desire you to celebrate this feast of the Kingship of My Son in reparation for the insults He received before Pilate and from the soldiers who scourged his holy and innocent humanity..I ask you...to celebrate it enthusiastically and fervently...”
This year a wonderful solemn Mass and a grand Eucharistic street procession is being planned so that we can go someway towards honouring Christ the King. Jesus looks at our intentions and considers our efforts. On this day let us come out of pure love of Jesus and joyfully acclaim Our King. Jesus will look upon us so lovingly and bless us so much.
With the street procession we will once again have the special opportunity to publicly declare our love of Christ, and we know what Jesus in His goodness proclaimed: “If anyone openly declares himself for Me in the presence of men, the Son of Man will declare Himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” (Lk 12: 8) Most importantly it will be a Eucharistic Procession. We know that God is so pleased with Eucharistic Processions. For example, most of the healings in Lourdes occur during the Eucharistic Processions.
Free, beautiful rosaries will be given to all in attendance.
This is our opportunity to bring our families; yes, the very young, the elderly and everyone in between are all encouraged to participate. Please spread the word amongst parishes your family members and your friends, to honour our loving Saviour. This day is certainly one not to be missed.
Coming Events
November
2023
Friday 3rd November
First Friday
Masses and Devotions
Novena to the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus
7.00 PM
Adoration and Prayers in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by Holy Mass.
St Joseph's Church
71 Orrong Road
Elsternwick
Saturday 4th November
Mass and Devotions
10.30 AM
Adoration, Prayers as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Mass.
Confessions Available
St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle St , Balaclava
Feast of
Christ the King
Sunday 26th November
2:00 pm
Prayers, Mass, Eucharistic Procession
St Patrick's Cathedral,
Cathedral Place
Melbourne
Our Lady of The Holy Rosary
Sunday 8th October
1:30 PM
St Mary's Church
91 Manning Road
East Malvern
A Rosary Before the Official start commences at about 1:10 pm
Getting There
St Mary's address is 91 Manning Road East Malvern
The proper title of the Church is St Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Public Transport
St Mary's Church is conveniently located for public transport.
It is a short walk from Tram 3 Stop 61. This stop is on Waverley Road.
Walk up Tennyson or Emo Rd, and the Church will be in front of you. It is a five minute walk of about 320 metres.
Two trains will get you close to the Church from where you can catch the 3 or 3a tram: Caulfield Station or East Malvern Station. East Malvern station is on the Glen Waverley line.
By Road:
St Mary's is close to the intersection of two well known roads: Princess Highway and Bourke Road.
There is a carpark which you may enter at the side of St Mary's.
