The Combined Societies of Mary
Let us enjoy together the Richness and the Beauty of God through Prayer
Devotions
Sacred Heart Feast This Friday 11th June 2021
Whilst we would have dearly loved to have held the celebration this coming Friday, Fr Varghese, at the advice of the Cathedral, has said that it is not possible to have the celebration due to the current Covid restrictions.
Please be united with us in prayer on Friday evening by reciting the prayers you will find here:
Prayers in Honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
For all who are disappointed, please offer your sadness to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus knowing that you will be receiving from Him the same graces since He knows how dearly you would love to give him Honour on this special day.
Please do join us for the days of prayer in July, when with God's grace things will be back to normal:
July 2 First Friday, July 3 First Saturday
July 11th, Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Coming Events
July
Friday 2nd July
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 3rd July
10:30 AM
Adoration, Prayers as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Mass.
Confessions Available
St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle St, Balaclava
(Parking available at the rear of the Church)
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 Mt Carmel
St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle Street Balaclava
Sunday 16th May
2.00 pm (Rosary at 1:40 pm)
February 14, 2016
A Grace Filled Day is Greatly Anticipated
We have so often felt enormous graces have been associated with this Feast. Bring all your petitions and lay them at the feet of Our Lady. Come and receive great blessings and help from your heavenly Mother on Sunday 11th July.
There is something so special, beautiful and powerful about Our Lady of Mount Carmel. To get a glimpse of its power one only has to reflect on the fact that some of the greatest saints of all time have come from that special order that falls under Our Lady’s mantle. We recall the brilliant St John of the Cross, the great St Therese of Jesus, and the universally loved and powerful , St Therese of Lisieux, otherwise known as the “Little Flower.” Throughout the world the Little Flower is particularly loved, and her powerful intercession so often felt. So we do have a great deal to thank God for, with so many graces coming to us through Our Lady of My Carmel.
Sunday 11th July
2:00 PM St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle Street
Balaclava
Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
August
Sunday 1st August
1:30 PM St Joseph's Church 71 Orrong Road
Elsternwick
Adoration, Prayers, Holy Mass
Celebration in
Honour of God the Father
But there is more. By wearing the scapular, the ordinary faithful too receive the special protection of Our Heavenly Mother under the title of Our Lady of Carmel. That is a great thing. There will be enrolment in the Scapular on the day.
Regarding the scapular, there will be free scapulars distributed on the day for those who attend. The scapular is the sacramental that is so highly favoured. No other sacramental has been recommended by so many popes and saints throughout history. Why Heaven itself recommends it. That is why the last apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes occurred on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in 1858. Then, on the last and brilliant apparition at Fatima,13th October , 1917, Our Lady appeared as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. After all, what did our Lady promise St Dominic? “One day through the Rosary and the Scapular I will save the World.”
There have been so many instances in history in which people have been saved through the wearing of the scapular. People saved from drowning, people saved from bullets which have ricocheted off the cloth. So many miracles. However, saints such as the Cure of Ars, the great St John Vianney would explain that the greatest protection is the spiritual protection that Our Lady gives to those who wear the Scapular.
Do take this unique opportunity and join us. If you already love Our Lady of Mt Carmel, then come along to thank and glorify God for the protection and aid He has given us through Our Lady. If you are wanting to place yourself under Our Lady’s care for the first time then this celebration is the perfect opportunity. Never before have we needed Our Lady’s protection more than now.
We are delighted to be having Most Rev. Bishop Peter Elliott with us. He will be the main celebrant for Holy Mass. There will be enrolment in the Scapular of Mount Carmel.There will be free Scapulars given away to all present.
What a great blessing too to have with us the First Class Relics of three of the greatest Saints of all time, all of whom are doctors of the Church: St John of the Cross, St Therese of Avila, and St Therese of the Child Jesus. These precious relics will be available for veneration on this one day only. Come and pray for their intercession.
Don’t miss this unique and wonderful opportunity.
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.
Friday 6th August
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 7th August
10:30 AM
Adoration, Prayers as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, Holy Mass.
Confessions Available
St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle St, Balaclava
(Parking available at the rear of the Church)
Sunday August 15th
Feast of The Assumption of
Our Lady
2:00 PM St Colman's Church
293 Carlisle Street
Balaclava