Holy Week 2026
Through His Suffering, Death and Resurrection, the Lord Jesus poured out the infinite love that atones for our sin and saves us from eternal death. Join us this Holy Week in giving thanks to God for the gift of our salvation in Christ.
Parish Noticeboard
Week commencing 15th March 2026
MASS TIME CHANGE TUES 17th MARCH. On Tuesday 17/03/2026 (St Patrick’s Day), Mass will be offered at 7.00pm instead of 5.30pm. Holy Hour and Confessions available 6.00pm-7.00pm as usual. This one-off change will enable Fr Marcus to attend a meeting in Melbourne.
SOUP & STATIONS—LENT STATIONS OF THE CROSS. On Fridays in Lent a soup dinner is available at 6.00pm in the Xavier Centre. Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm in St Francis Xavier Church. All welcome! Thanks to Legion of Mary for providing the soup.
CHOIR REHEARSALS FOR HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER VIGIL. There Choir rehearsals for the Holy Week ceremonies will be held at St Francis Xavier church at 7.30pm Friday 27th March, and 7.00pm Wednesday 1st April. All parishioners are welcome to join the choir for Holy Week.
LENT RETREAT FOR MEN. St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh are hosting a Lent retreat for men on Saturday 14th March. Register: coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/lent-men
LENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN. St Bernard’s Bacchus Marsh is hosting a Lent retreat for women on Saturday 21st March. Register: coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/lent-women
STATUE OF MARY HOME VISITS . Provided by the Legion of Mary. Parishioners can host the statue for one week in their own homes. Bookings will be taken after the 9am and 11am Masses next Sunday 22nd March from both Church foyers.
MASS OF THE OILS. 10am Tues 31st March at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Parishioners are encouraged to attend. At this Mass the holy oils are consecrated and priests renew their promises.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 12th APRIL. 2.00pm Holy Hour with Chaplet. 3pm Mass. 4.00pm Veneration of Relic of St Faustina. Confessions available from 2.00pm-4.30pm.
EASTER SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT DONATIONS. Donations of eggs and chocolates welcome; baskets will be placed in both Church foyers from this weekend.
PROJECT COMPASSION. Donation envelopes and boxes available from church foyers.
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