PARISH MISSION | “THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE” 20/10—22/10. See the flyer for more information. All invited!

UPDATE ON WORKS AT ST ANTHONY’S CHURCH. The beam that ran across the interior of the church has been successfully removed. Masses return to St Anthony’s this week as per the usual schedule. A big thank you to the incredible team of parishioners who donated their time and talents. Special thanks to Joe for managing the project and Adam for his skills cutting and welding. Thanks also to Marcus, Marty, Gerard, Michael, Rad, Pat M, Pat C, and Chris for helping out in different ways during the week. Over the next two weeks, the ceiling will be tidied up.

COMBINED CATHOLIC PARISHES RAFFLE. Tickets will be sold after Sunday Masses. $2 each. This is a wonderful fundraiser for our parish. Thank you for your support!

VOLUNTEER EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT. We are looking for parishioners to assist with the counting of our Mass collections once every two weeks. Counting takes approx. 90 minutes. Previous cash handling experience preferred but not compulsory. Please contact the Parish Office to express interest.

STATUE OF MARY HOME VISITS. Provided by the Legion of Mary. Parishioners can host the statue for one week in their homes. Bookings will be taken after the 9am and 11am Masses next Sunday 25th October from both church foyers.

THEFT FROM ST FRANCIS XAVIER AFTER MASS LAST SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER. Some items were stolen from a bag left in the women’s toilet. The police are investigating. If you have any information please contact the parish office.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR. Rehearsals are held at 9.45am on the first Sunday of each month in the Fr Ron Lowe Room. Next children’s choir: Sunday 1st November. To register your child or for more information, please contact Lani on 0404 690 773 or Nina on 0431 003 280.

GEELONG TERTIARY STUDENTS END OF YEAR MASS & DINNER. Catholic university and TAFE students who live in the Geelong region are invited to celebrate the end of the academic year with Mass and Dinner on Sunday 1st November 2026. Mass will be at 5pm at Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Geelong. Family and friends are welcome to the Mass. Dinner will follow at 6.30pm at Edge Bar & Restaurant Geelong. Attendance at the dinner is limited to students and partners – booking for dinner is essential at www.trybooking.com/DQKKB. For more info, contact Fr Marcus Goulding corio@cam.org.au.

MONTHLY ROSARY AT FLINDERS MEMORIAL PARK. Led by the Legion of Mary commencing at 10.30am on Sunday 1st November and then each first Sunday of the month.

All SOULS’ DAY MASS TIMES MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2026
9.15am | Mass | Lara 7.00pm | Confessions | Corio 7.30pm | Mass | Corio

DEACON RHYS LOWTHER ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD
10.00am | Saturday, 14th November 2026 at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne

BUS TO DEACON RHYS LOWTHER’S ORDINATION SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER. We are arranging a bus to take parishioners to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Tickets are $25. The bus will leave SFX Corio at 8.15am sharp. Book at www.coriolaracatholicparish.com.au/ordination or call the Parish Office.

DEACON RHYS LOWTHER FIRST MASS SUNDAY 15th NOVEMBER 2026
1.00pm | Mass | St Anthony’s, Lara 2.30pm | Lunch | MacKillop Hall, Lara