Star of the Sea, South West Coast

11/09/2026

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time....Safeguarding Sunday...'Love Protects' - We are called to be a safe, welcoming and hope-filled church. In our everyday lives let's be mindful of those around us who are vulnerable or marginalised... who are the "silent" ones in our society, the ones without a voice?
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05/09/2026

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Please note cancellation of Caelestis Splendor concert, advertised for Sunday afternoon.
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30/08/2026

28/08/2026

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Social Justice Sunday
Our Catholic Bishops' Social Justice Statement August 2026, “Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division”
How do we do this...?
SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT PRAYER
You created every person in your image and call us to live as one human family.
In a world marked by division, fear and misunderstanding, fill our hearts with the self-giving love of Christ.
Teach us to see one another not as strangers or opponents,
but as sisters and brothers, worthy of dignity, respect and compassion.
Give us the courage to build bridges where there is distrust,
to seek encounter where there is separation, and to work for justice with humility and mercy.
Help us to listen with open hearts, speak with kindness, and walk together in the way of peace.
May your Holy Spirit guide us to welcome the stranger, stand beside those on the margins, reject all forms of hatred and racism,
and become instruments of reconciliation in our communities.
Through the example of Saint Maximilian Kolbe and all the saints,
strengthen us to live the Gospel through sacrifice, generosity and love, so that your light may shine through us and bring hope to our nation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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21/08/2026

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - First Eucharist for our young parishioners - may they continue to discover God’s loving presence in their lives....

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21/08/2026

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - for our bulletin click link below:

07/08/2026

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
An Invitation to Fr Matthew Thomas’s Installation
You are invited to the Installation of Fr Matthew Thomas
as the new Parish Priest of Star of the Sea Parish, South West Coast
by Bishop Mark Freeman
St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Warrnambool
Date: Monday 17th August
Mass at 6:00pm with a Light Supper to follow.
RSVP by Friday 14th August. Ph 5562 2231
Email: [email protected] or
Sign up sheets in each of the churches.

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04/08/2026

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr Matthew our new Parish Priest
Hello Everyone,
I am Fr Matthew Thomas, I thought I would give you the answers
to the top questions which are normally asked of the new Priest.
I was ordained on St Patrick’s Day 2006. (20 years ordained as a
priest). I was at St Joseph’s for 6 months as a deacon in 2005.
I was born in Geelong and yes, I do barrack for the ‘Cats’. I have
two brothers and one sister, and I have 3 nieces and 10 nephews.
Mum and Dad both alive and live in Geelong.
I am a registered teacher and have taught for the past 19 years.
My favourite colour is blue, I like roast meals and I don’t like
anchovies, olives or coffee.
I know I look old, but I am only 51. I have been parish priest for 17
years at three different locations and I have partnered up in total 11
parishes into 3 major parishes.
I look forward to journeying with you in life and faith. I am happy
to answer any questions you have, and I ask that you give me at
least a couple of months to get to know your names. Remember
you only have to say ‘Father’ but I cannot respond with
‘parishioner’.
The big question may be - which Fr Matt did you speak to, the old,
the new, the young or funny one.