Bulletin

Dear Parishioners,

Last week we briefly looked at prayer and the teachings of St Teresa of Jesús. This week, we consider fasting (and penances in general) and St John of the Cross.

Dear Parishioners,
Sometime last year, I was approached to lead a Lenten Retreat. Unfortunately,
due to various factors, I could not deliver it. It, however, made me start
thinking about how I would approach the task, and, after some time in prayer, I
had the idea of exploring the three Lenten Observances of prayer, fasting, and
almsgiving through the lives and teachings of the three Carmelite Doctors of
the Church – St Teresa of Jesús (better known as St Teresa of Ávila), St John of
the Cross, and St Thérèse of the Infant Jesus – respectively.

Dear Parishioners,

From this weekend, worshippers will only be allowed to drink from the Chalice. We have been trying to transition away from self-intinction (dipping the Consecrated Host in the Consecrated Wine) to align with Church mandates and the guidelines of the Archdiocese. I wrote about this two weeks ago, and here I offer some more information.

Dear Parishioners,

If Catholicism had a version of “New Year’s resolution” it probably would be the personalise Lenten observance one choses each year. “For Lent, I’m giving up chocolates, Netflix, social media. Or perhaps I’ll take up cold showers, pray more, fast on Fridays…”

Dear Parishioners,

At the end of March, our Parish will host Bishop Don Sproxton for the Episcopal Visitation. The last time that the parish had a Canonical Visitation was in 2011, so this will be a graced time to meet Bishop Don.

Dear Parishioners,

The concept of synodality has become rather topical in recent years. It speaks of the Church journeying toward God in the spirit of humble, authentic dialogue with our fellow brothers and sisters in the Faith.

Dear Parishioners,

Earlier this year, Pope Leo XIV announced a Jubilee Year – “The Year of St. Francis” – from 10^th January, 2026 to 10^th January, 2027. Especially addressed to members of the Franciscan Order and those particularly inspired by Franciscan Spirituality the year marks 800 years since the transit of St Francis of Assisi. With this in mind, I pray that this year be a special time of grace for those who indeed have a great love of St Francis and share in his spirituality.

Dear sisters and brothers,

This Monday, Australia Day, I will complete my term as Parish Priest of Morley. I have been PP of Morley on three occasions. This time it has been for eight and a half years. It has been a privilege, a time of grace, healing and love.

Infant Jesus Parish Bulletin

Infant Jesus Parish Bulletin