Parish Fete is coming up.
The celebration of First Communion begins from this weekend. Its is an exciting time for the parish. Keep all children in your prayers.
“Father Stu”a movie to watch.
“Father Stu,” directed by Rosalind Ross and starring Mark Wahlberg, tells the compelling true story of Stuart Long, a former boxer who becomes a Catholic priest after a life-altering motorcycle accident. The film delves into themes of redemption, faith, and the power of personal transformation.
Mark Wahlberg delivers a heartfelt performance as Stuart Long, capturing the character’s journey from a rough-around-the-edges boxer to a man deeply committed to his faith. His portrayal is raw and emotional, bringing depth to the character’s struggles and triumphs. Mel Gibson, who plays Stuart’s estranged father, adds another layer of complexity to the narrative with his strong supporting role.
The film’s strength lies in its inspirational message and the authenticity of Stuart’s story. It does not shy away from portraying the difficulties and challenges Stuart faces, both physically and spiritually. The narrative is grounded in real-life events, making Stuart’s transformation all the more impactful.
However, “Father Stu” does have its shortcomings. The pacing can be uneven at times, with certain parts of the story feeling rushed while others drag on. Some viewers might find the film’s heavy-handed approach to religious themes a bit overbearing. Despite these issues, the film’s sincerity and the powerful performances by its lead actors make it a worthwhile watch.
Overall, “Father Stu” is a touching and inspirational film that highlights the power of faith and redemption. It is a story of a man’s incredible journey to find purpose and meaning in his life, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
Dear all first Holy Communion families, please see here your allocation of Mass.
First Holy Communion Allocation List
If you have any concern please contact the office.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
IN AUSTRALIA
EMAIL YOUR LOCAL FEDERAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
In that email, ensure that is nice, brief and polite, and ask for 4 things:
ONE
Identify that you are from their electorate. Put your contact details (including your street address) in the email so they can respond. Anonymous and emails from outside their electorate are usually ignored.
TWO
Compliment your MP. They don’t get a lot of encouragement so encourage them.
THREE
Ask for a ‘Federal Religious Discrimination Bill’ – please use those four words.
FOUR
Then use this phrase ‘People of faith must not be worse off because of this Bill’. The reason why you are using those words is that the Prime Minister has made that promise.
End the email politely.
It is with great joy that the Archdiocese of Melbourne shares the news of Pope Francis’ appointment of the Very Rev Joseph (Joe) John Caddy AM, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, as the new Bishop of Cairns in Far North Queensland.
In accepting his appointment, Fr Joe expressed his gratitude to the Holy Father:
‘I am deeply humbled by this appointment and wish to express my deepest thanks to all the Clergy and faithful of Melbourne, with whom I have shared all of my priestly ministry. It has been an absolute privilege for me to minister with you.
‘I also offer my personal thanks for the support and encouragement of Archbishop Peter Comensoli over these past five years as his Vicar General and Episcopal Vicar for Social Services.’
Born and raised in Melbourne, Fr Joe was ordained to the priesthood for the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in 1990.
He completed a Bachelor of Theology from Melbourne College of Divinity and holds degrees in Social Sciences from the Gregorian University Rome, where he focused his studies on Catholic social teaching and social ethics and economics.
From 2004-2017, he served as Chief Executive Officer of CatholicCare (Greater Melbourne, Geelong and Gippsland), and oversaw the successful integration of diocesan pastoral services including healthcare chaplaincy, prison ministry and youth justice into the operations of CatholicCare.
In June 2018, Fr Joe was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list and awarded an Order of Australia Medal (AM) in the General Division for ‘significant service to the community through a range of social welfare initiatives and policy reforms, and to the Catholic Church in Australia’.
He has served in several Melbourne parishes including as Parish Priest to Fitzroy and St Kilda East; and is currently at St Carthage’s Parkville.
In acknowledging what a great change this will be, Fr Joe expressed his excitement in heading ‘north’.
‘I know that I will have a lot to learn as I visit the parishes and communities of the Cairns Diocese.
‘I am very much looking forward to meeting with, listening closely, and learning as together we will seek to uncover the presence of the liberating Christ in the lives of the people and communities of Far North Queensland.’
Archbishop Comensoli noted with joy the episcopal responsibility Bishop-elect Joe Caddy has been called to.
‘This is a wonderful recognition of the dedicated pastoral ministry Fr Joe has brought to so many.’
‘Although there is a sense of sadness in his leaving Melbourne, I wish to assure his new flock that they are receiving a great gift, and a man of deep prayer and service. My prayers are with Fr Joe and God’s good people of Cairns.’
Details about the Bishop-elect’s Ordination and installation in the Diocese of Cairns will be announced in coming days.
St. Anne’s parish respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong people, who are the traditional custodians od the Boom Wurrung land on which we worship. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Elders past, present and future.
St. Anne’s parish is committed to the safety, wellbeing and human dignity of children, young people and adults.
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