GREETINGS FROM THE ARCHBISHOP. Following the fire at the Viva Refinery during the week, I had a call from Archbishop Comensoli. He was very kindly checking in to see how the parishioners of Corio and Lara were faring. Please be assured that you are all in his thoughts and prayers.

SEMINARIAN VISITING FOR GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY. Next Sunday 26th April is Good Shepherd Sunday. We will welcome Liam Bui, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Melbourne, who will speak at all Masses. Please give him a warm welcome and keep him in your prayers. Fr Marcus will give a gift to him from our seminarian fund. If you would like to donate towards the gift, please make a deposit into the Church Account with reference “seminarian”.

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 26th April from both Church foyers.

PROJECT COMPASSION. Please return donation donations to the sacristies by Sunday 26/04.

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, or contact Danny Colla mob 0493 229 944.

50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR EVENT: PENTECOST CULTURAL FESTIVAL. Our parish is made up of people from all over the world. As part of our parish’s 50th anniversary year, we are holding a Cultural Festival on Pentecost Sunday 24/05/26. The festival will begin with the 11am Mass at St Francis Xavier, followed by lunch in the Xavier Centre. We are calling on parishioners to:

– Bring along a cultural dish to share 
– Wear your national dress to Mass and lunch
– Perform a dance or musical item at lunch

See a member of the Social Committee to register your dish or dance/music item. We will be in the foyer after each Mass this Sunday.

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.