The Parish of
St John Henry Newman
The Personal Parish for the Traditional Latin Mass in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
St Aloysius' Church, 233 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North, 3161
News and Announcements
28th April, 2024
4th Sunday after Easter
On the 55th Anniversary of the Novus Ordo: The Problem with Judging a Book by its Cover by Fr Richard Cipolla – Courtesy of Rorate Caeli
Easter Duty: one’s Easter Duty (the worthy reception of Holy Communion) should be completed by Trinity Sunday (26th May).
Circle of the Immaculate: the ladies’ prayer group will meet in the school hall on Saturday, 4th May, following the 10 am Sung Mass & devotions.
Liturgical catechesis is held in the school hall from 9.30 – 10.00 am every Sunday. We are studying the text of the Ordinary of the Mass (that is, the unchanging parts). Doctrinal catechesis (for adults) commenced yesterday (27th April), and meets in the school hall two Saturdays a month from 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. The next class will be on Saturday, 11th May. The basic text is Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s catechism, Credo (this is available for purchase from St John Henry’s book room). Registration is not required, but participants are expected to commit to regular attendance.
Bible Study, takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, from 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm in Saint Aloysius’ School Hall. We will continue our study of the early chapters of Saint Matthew’s Gospel. If you would like to register for the classes and be on the mailing list, please contact Father Murphy by email.
Latin Classes: it has been gratifying to see a high level of interest expressed in Latin classes. Weekly Classes will be on Saturdays at the school hall from 3.00 – 4.30 pm, commencing 1st June. Details for registration will be published next week.
Save the date: luncheon for young couples & families on Saturday, 25th May.
Confirmation: the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Elliott on Saturday, 27th July. Parents are now invited to register their children by contacting the Secretary. The usual age for Confirmation is 10-13. Any adults who have not been confirmed are also invited to register. The last day for registration is Sunday, 5th May.
Easter offering envelopes: these are now available in the vestibule and in the pews. Your offerings are for the support of the priests who serve you in the Parish of St John Henry Newman. Envelopes should be placed in the first collection. Thank you for your generosity.
Villa for Rent: 1-2 bedroom (second bedroom or study) villa for rent in Elsternwick. Please contact Fr Tattersall for more details.
Visit of Superior General of Institute of the Good Shepherd: Father Luis Gabriel Barrero, Superior General of the Institute of the Good Shepherd, to which Father Murphy belongs, will be visiting Australia in May. He will be accompanied by Father Matteusz Markievicz, the Secretary General of the same Institute, and a friend of the Parish. The intention of the visit is a pastoral visit to Father Murphy as well as building on connections across Australia. Father Barrero will celebrate the Solemn Mass on Sunday, 12th May. We look forward to receiving him, and to welcoming back Father Markiewicz.
Sunday 1st Collection - Support for our priests
Sunday 2nd Collection - Support for the Parish and its works
