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.
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Week commencing 30th March 2026
GOOD FRIDAY IS A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE. We take only one main meal and abstain from meat.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE. Please take a flyer or refer to our parish website.
SOUP & STATIONS. A big thank you to the Legion of Mary and Bay Leaf Community Kitchen for catering and serving the soup before Stations of the Cross during Lent.
MASS OF THE OILS. 10am Tuesday 31st March at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
CHOIR REHEARSAL FOR HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER VIGIL. The final choir rehearsal for the Holy Week ceremonies will be held at St Francis Xavier church at 7.00pm Wednesday 1st April.
HOLY WEEK FLOWER DONATIONS. If you would like to make a donation towards the cost of beautifying our churches for Holy Week, please deposit electronically into our Church Account or contact the Parish Office. Use reference ‘Easter Flowers’.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND. Please remember to bring some extra cash on Good Friday to support the sacred sites in the Holy Land.
EASTER SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT DONATIONS. Donations of eggs and chocolates welcome; baskets have been placed in both Church foyers.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DONATIONS. Non-perishable food items for St Vincent De Paul, e.g. pasta, pasta sauce, are gratefully appreciated. Please place in the boxes in both Church foyers.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 12th APRIL AT ST FRANCIS XAVIER CORIO. 2.00pm Holy Hour with Chaplet. 3pm Mass. 4.00pm Veneration of Relic of St Faustina. Confessions available from 2.00pm-4.30pm.
ALPHA—DISCOVER MEANING & FAITH TOGETHER. Alpha is a warm, friendly way to explore life, purpose and the Christian faith. If you are thinking about God for the first time or would like to reconnect with God and the Church, Alpha is perfect for you. Our next Alpha Experience commences on Friday 1st May. For more information and to register, visit www.coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/alpha. Flyers in the foyers.
MENALIVE WEEKEND. Hosted by Meredith Parish on 2nd & 3rd May, open to all men in the Geelong region. Refer to posters & flyers for more information.
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