Devotions

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
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle Street Balaclava
Sunday 12th May
2.00 pm (Rosary at 1:40 pm)
February 14, 2016

and Our Lady’s role in its downfall in Russia through Her intervention in preventing the assassination of St John Paul II and then through St John Paul’s consecration of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
However, let us not focus on these fantastic and prophetic and world changing events, to the exclusion of the deeply personal message that Our Lady of Fatima brings to us, Her children.
God wants to give us an important message. But to avoid that message overcoming us with fear He chooses to give us the message through Mary. In doing so we understand that warnings are given our of love, and as a sign of His never ending love for us. God knows that we are more likely to respond to Our Mothers pleadings than we are to stern warnings, and that it is only Love that can convert us. In the experience of Her tender love and confidence we therefore do not become discouraged when we hear Her tell us that many souls were being lost to hell because there is no one praying for poor sinners. We understand that Our Lady is calling us to make sacrifices for them. When we understand Her love we are much more likely to respond to Her call to wear the scapular, to pray the rosary and to make sacrifices for poor sinners.
We are also much more likely to respond to Her call for processions since they bring upon us great blessings from God. We are going to have a beautiful procession on Sunday 12th May at St Colman’s Church Balaclava. We invite you to bring a flower that can be placed at the end of the procession. Please do join us for a rich afternoon of prayer, to discover more about Fatima to enjoy a beautiful procession and to benefit from a wonderful Mass and Homily with the highly esteemed Bishop Peter Elliott.
St Colman’s is a beautiful Church close to Balaclava station. There is a tram right on the door (Trams3,3A, 16: stop 39), and ample parking at the rear of the Church, that is just 5 minutes drive off Dandonong Road, and Nepean Highway.
A Heart of Love
Our late Holy Father, Saint John Paul II said in his visit to Fatima in 1991, “The new condition of the people and of the Church is still dangerous and unstable. Therefore, Mother, we need you and ask that you reveal your love to each one of your children and to the nations” (cf. May 13)
Our Lady of Fatima is associated with some of the most amazing occurrences of the last century. Firstly, there was the miracle of the sun in which on October 13th, 2017 everyone in a crowd of approximately 100,000 witnessed an incredible solar phenomenon. This phenomenon was witnessed by both believers and atheists alike and was so dramatic that everyone thought it was going to be the end of the world. The effect on those who witnessed this miracle was profound. People converted. The second amazing occurrence was the correct prophecy about the end of the First World War and the beginning ofthe Second World War. Then there was the prediction about Communism,


Saint John Paul II and Sr Lucia.
Saint John Paul II declared that it was Our Lady of Fatima who saved him from the assasins bullet.
The Three Seers who saw The Blessed Virgin over the course of 6 months in 1917,
Saint Jacinta, Servant of God Sr Lucia and
Saint Francisco.
The precious relics of St Jacinta and St Francisco will be present and available for individual veneration.
Getting There
St Colman's Church is at
293 Carlisle Street Balaclava
By Tram:
Tram route 3 and 16 will take you to
St Colman's Church, and stop 39
is right in front of the Church.
By Train:
Balaclava Station,
which is on the Sandringham line
is just a few minutes walk
from the Church.
By Car:
St Colman's Church is
conveniently located
and is just a few minutes from both
Dandenong Road and
Nepean Highway.
There is a large carpark at the rear
of the Church.

Coming Events
May
Friday 3rd May
First Friday
Masses and Devotions
First Friday
2 Times and 2 Venues!
1:05 PM
Parish Holy Mass followed by Adoration and Prayers to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
St Augustines Church
632 Bourke Street
Melbourne
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 May
9:45 AM
Adoration, Prayers as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Mass.
Confessions Available
De La Salle Chapel
1312 High Street, Malvern
Saturday 12th May
1.30 PM St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle Street
Balaclava
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
June
Saturday 1st June
9:45 AM
Adoration, Prayers as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Mass.
Confessions Available
De La Salle Chapel
1312 High Street, Malvern
Friday 7th June
First Friday
Masses and Devotions
First Friday
2 Times and 2 Venues!
1:05 PM
Parish Holy Mass followed by Adoration and Prayers to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
St Augustines Church
632 Bourke Street
Melbourne
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
Friday 28th June
7.00 PM St Joseph's Church
71 Orrong Road
Elsternwick
Feast of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus