by Fr Marcus Goulding | Mar 1, 2025 | Newsletter
The Catechism addresses euthanasia in paragraphs 2276-2279. There we read: “Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. … [A]n act or omission...
by Fr Marcus Goulding | Feb 1, 2025 | Newsletter
God has given each of us unique gifts and talents. As Saint Paul teaches, “You together are Christ’s body; but each of you is a different part of it” (1 Cor 12:27). Saint Peter explains that God has given us these gifts for a purpose: “As each has received a gift, use...
by Fr Marcus Goulding | Jan 25, 2025 | Newsletter
Dear parishioners of Corio and Lara, I hope the last few weeks have been as quiet and relaxing for you as they have been for me. I particularly enjoyed the chance to get a few days away on the Mornington Peninsula two weeks ago. I am very much looking forward to the...
by Fr Marcus Goulding | Jan 18, 2025 | Newsletter
Paolo Veronese (c. 1562-1563), The Wedding at Cana To express God’s love for his people, so strong and tender, so jealous and merciful, the prophets could find no more meaningful image than that of nuptial love. So it was from this viewpoint that they pictured the...
by Fr Marcus Goulding | Dec 24, 2024 | Newsletter
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As I celebrate my first Christmas with you, I am filled with gratitude for the blessings God has bestowed upon the parish, and for the way each of you have dedicated yourselves to God and the parish. I thank all of you for your...
by Fr Marcus Goulding | Dec 21, 2024 | Newsletter
At the end of the year, I want to extend my gratitude to all of you for your welcome and support. Thank you also to the legion of volunteers who contribute to the life of our parish. I am particularly grateful to Deacon Royden, Jasna Brdar, Gudrun Philipp, and the...
