Pentecost Cultural Festival

Our parishioners come from many places and cultures, and we are united by one faith and one Spirit. Join us for this wonderful parish celebration!

Sunday 24th May 2026
The Xavier Centre

11.00am Mass
12.15pm Cultural Lunch
1.00pm Cultural Performances

Wear your national costume

Parish Noticeboard

Week commencing 3rd May 2026

CATHOLICCARE SUNDAY APPEAL. We will have an extra collection after Communion at all Masses this weekend to support CatholicCare.

PENTECOST CULTURAL FESTIVAL. As part of our parish’s 50th anniversary year, we are holding a Cultural Festival on Pentecost Sunday 24th May. The festival will begin with the 11am Mass at St Francis Xavier, followed by lunch and performances in the Xavier Centre. We are calling on parishioners to wear your national dress, bring a cultural dish to share, and/or perform a cultural dance or musical item at lunch. To register your food or performance, call the Parish Office or visit www.coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/pentecost.

BOOK NOW: BUS TO CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION. The Melbourne Corpus Christi Procession will be held on Sunday 7th June. The procession will begin at 2pm a St Patrick’s Cathedral and move to Federation Square. We are arranging a bus to take parishioners to the procession. $25 for adults, $15 for under 18’s. To book a seat, visit www.coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/procession.

ANNUAL MASS COUNT STARTING THIS WEEKEND. Over the first four weeks in May we will count attendance at all Sunday Masses.

CONSULTATION ON MOVING VIGIL MASS TO SUNDAY NIGHT. For people who attend the 5pm Saturday Mass, a forum will be held after Mass on 16th May. For people who attend the 11am Mass, Fr Marcus will ask some questions at the end of Mass on 17th May.

NEW PROJECTOR AT CORIO. In the next couple of weeks, the TV screens in St Francis Xavier will be replaced by a single projector. The projector will be used for text only and will display on the wall (not a screen) immediately to the left of the sanctuary, an area visible from every part of the church.

FORMED SUBCRIPTION RENEWAL. Our parish’s annual subscription to FORMED is due for renewal. If you would like to make a donation towards the cost, please deposit electronically into our Church Account or contact the Parish Office. Use reference “Formed donation”.

BEYOND THE VOWS: A ONE DAY MARRIAGE RETREAT. Saturday 30th May 9.45am to 5.00pm at Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs. A practical, faith-grounded day with real insights, communication tools, and quality couple time. All married couples welcome! For more information and to register https://www.trybooking.com/DLAGK

Parish Bus to Corpus Christi Procession

The Melbourne Corpus Christi Procession commences at St Patrick’s Cathedral at 2pm on Sunday 7th June 2026. The procession will move from the Cathedral to Federation Square. Our parish is organising a bus to help parishioners attend the procession. Booking is essential to secure your seat.

Bus departs Corio
12.30pm
Sunday 7 June 2026
143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio

Bus returns to Corio
5.30pm

Cost
$25 for adults
$15 for under 18s

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