The Combined Societies of Mary
Let us enjoy together the Richness and the Beauty of God through Prayer
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
An Afternoon of Prayer in Honour of
God the Father , Father of All Mankind
A Beautiful Grace Filled Event is Greatly Anticipated
How Blessed We Are
Jesus came to establish on earth the Kingdom of His Father, to do the will of the Father and make known the Father’s great love for us. When asked how to pray Our Lord left us the Our Father. Then there are so many parables and sayings that also point us towards our Heavenly Father. In so many of Our Lord’s teachings Our Lord exhorts us to have a personal relationship with our Heavenly Father.
In a series of wonderful revelations to Sr Eugenia, an Italian born religious sister, the Father Himself gives beautiful insights into the depths of His love. He came because the world is missing out on experiencing His love and His goodness.
In His revelation to Mother Eugenia, He indicated that so many people remain unconverted, because the Father’s love was not adequately explained and lived. He indicates that we Christian’s are the poorer when we do not deeply understand and experience His rich and tender mercy. God the Father wants us to have a personal relationship with Him, to draw us all deeper into His love.
Mother Eugenia put into practice the lessons the Father gave her and what a difference it made. She lived a live of profound peace and hope even in the midst of great trials. Supported and inspired by the goodness of the Father she went on to do the most wonderful things; She was elected head of her congregation even though she had only had a few years of education. As head of the order she opened 70 religious houses in Africa, established a famous town for lepers and discovered a cure for Leprosy.
The Church welcomed the message that came to us from the Father to Mother Eugenia. Having been thoroughly investigated, after 10 years of examination, prayer and reflection her Bishop of Grenoble, France blessed the Father for such a “touching manifestation of His love.” Then, under the reign of the great Saint, Pope John Paul II, the Vatican itself gave its blessing 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.
THIS YEAR ONLY: A beautiful free momento, a “Millenium Cross”, commemorating the 3rd Millenium, will be given to all who attend. At 5cm tall it is a perfect size to be warn as a pendant, or added to your key chain or rosary.
Do come on Sunday 4th 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.
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.
Coming Events
August
2024
Friday 2nd 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 3rd 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 4th 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
Friday 30th August to Saturday 7th September Inclusive
7.00 pm each night
(Rosary 6:40pm)
Feast
8th September: Feast of Our Lady of Good Health Vailankanni and
Birthday of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
1:30pm
Adoration, Prayers, Benediction Holy Mass
Bishop Peter Elliott
Holy Cross Church
293 Glenhuntly Road
Caulfield
A Beautiful Afternoon
for Christ Our King
2022