The Combined Societies of Mary
Let us enjoy together the Richness and the Beauty of God through Prayer

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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.
Above
A 4 minute plus video of the procession during the
recent "Walk With Mary"
that took place on 7th April.
The "walk" had been preceded by Holy Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral with Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli and was and was followed by Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral with Bishop Lindsay Urwin.
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 Beautiful Afternoon
for Christ Our King
2022
An Afternoon of Prayer in Honour of
God the Father , Father of All Mankind
A Beautiful Grace Filled Event is Greatly Anticipated
Have you ever thought how life would be if Jesus had not revealed to us the tender depths of the mercy and the love of the Father? What a difference that knowledge makes to our lives! We do not go from day to day anxious for our future and not knowing what awaits us after death. How beautiful it is to know that we have a Father in Heaven who has counted every hair on our heads, who knows when we rise and when we sit down, and who lovingly watches over us day and night! What a wonderful thing it is to live in His presence.
We repay him for His love by simply loving Him in return. By counting His love as

being worth more than all riches and by loving others. Is there anything else we can do? You may be surprised that the Heavenly Father appeared to a humble and exceptional religious sister, Mother Eugenia, and asked if we would honour Him with a special Feast on the First Sunday of August.
His request is hardly for His benefit since He holds all the world, all the universe in fact in existence, but it is a sign of His love that He wants us, by means of this Feast, to enter more fully into the immense richness of His love. He came to visit Sr Eugenia for the sake of the Church and for the sake of all humanity. He explained that so many people remain unconverted, because the Father’s love is not adequately explained, appreciated, and lived.
The visionary Mother Eugenia was exceptional. Having only 3 years of formal schooling she nevertheless was elected as head of her congregation at the young age of 25. United to the Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ, God achieved wonderful things through her over the course of a few short years. She opened 70 religious houses in Africa, established a famous town for lepers and discovered a cure for Leprosy.
The Church welcomed the message and after a thorough examination by theologians from Lyon France, one of the oldest diocese in the world. Then, under the reign of the great Saint, Pope John Paul II, the Vatican gave the imprimatur to the message.
So do come with your hearts full of love for Our Father and depart from this beautiful day of prayer with huge graces and blessings. God our Father specifically requested this day in His honour on the First Sunday of August.
We hold many days of prayer through the year but this day is certainly one of the most blessed. Beautiful Books with the messages of God the Father and images will be distributed for Free for all who attend.
Do come on Sunday 3rd August, delight Our Heavenly Father, and receive so many graces and blessings.
Getting There
St Joseph’s Church is at 71 Orrong Road Elsternwick
Public Transport
St Joseph’s Church Elsternwick is conveniently located for public transport. A short stroll from stop 46 on the Tram 60 Route, or catch the 220 Bus that runs from Sunshine - City - Gardenvale, and go to stop 80, which is right in front of St Joseph’s.
Train:
You may catch a train to either Elsterwick station or to Glenhuntly station and then the tram route 60 will take you to the corner of Orrong Road.(Tram 60) From there it is a walk of not more than about 300 metres
Car:
St Joseph’s Church is close to both Nepean Highway and Dandenong Road. It is just a few minutes drive from either of these major highways.

Coming Events
August
2025
Friday 1st August
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 2nd August
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
Sunday 3rd August
Afternoon in Honour of
God The Father
1:30 PM Adoration, Prayers Time of God's Mercy, Holy Mass
St Joseph's Church
71 Orrong Road
Elsternwick
Novena to Our Lady of Good Health Vailankanni
Aug/Sept
Novena
Saturday 30th August to Sunday 7th September Inclusive
7.00 pm each night
(Rosary 6:40pm)
Feast
Monday 8th September: Feast of Our Lady of Good Health Vailankanni and
Birthday of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
7:00pm
Adoration, Prayers, Benediction Holy Mass
Holy Cross Church
293 Glenhuntly Road
Caulfield