There are two churches, which belong to our Parish: Holy Spirit in Thornbury East and St Anthony's in Alphington. There are also two primary schools. For children who do not attend a Catholic school, we offer a comprehensive Religious Education Program. Incorporated into this program are: the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. We are one Christian Family!
This site was created not only for the benefit of our parishioners but also for anyone who would be interested in our activities. If you would like to become a catholic or renew your catholic faith, we would love to hear from you ASAP! You are ALWAYS welcome to our community! You can even become a member of one of many groups existing in our parish or you can simply choose to be part of the parish as whole.
Jesus saved us as a community and He wants us to worship Him as a community (not only as individuals). So, come and see, experience God’s mercy, compassion and Christian love among us!
In Christ the Saviour
Fr Ireneusz Czech SDS
Parish Priest
Dear Parishioners!
During the month of May dedicated to Our Lady I encourage you to pray the Rosary every day. May the intercession of Mother Mary help us to overcome any difficulties during this pandemic time. Let’s pray for an end of coronavirus. Please pass on to your family and friends the link below and pray with me. Thank you.
Fr Ireneusz 😀🙏
Holy Rosary: https://youtu.be/VVQEkyu6QWo
Lest we forget. May they rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏
Dear Parishioners!
Join me in the celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy. You can watch whole Mass here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h14ilG1SMl0&list=PLS6vVjWuP16aGOyvjKeGPXfNmJGlmS-Qh
If you just want to listen to the Gospel and a homily please click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooJLebkQczc&list=TLPQMTgwNDIwMjCXFxR2Pfr_kw&index=3
Have a great Feast Day and remember to be merciful to one another 😃🙏
You are in my heart and I pray for you all.
Fr Ireneusz
On 19 April we will be celebrating the Feast of the Divine Mercy. Jesus said to St Sister Faustyna Kowalska, “Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: ‘Jesus, I trust in You’. I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and then throughout the world. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over its enemies […] especially at the hour of death. […] I want this image to be solemnly blessed on the 1stSunday after Easter; that Sunday is to be called the Feast of Mercy. On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all. My daughter, encourage souls to say the chaplet, with I have given to you.” Please join me in saying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzkn3XLn3U
Fr Ireneusz
Dear Parishioners
During this time, when visits to our churches are suspended, we are striving to ensure that you remain connected through new and creative pastoral programmes. While we continue to help those in our community the parish continues to incur ongoing overhead costs and we need your help. The good news is that Catholic Development Fund (CDF) and the Archdiocese of Melbourne have partnered to build an online parish payment portal, “CDFpay for Parishes.” This site enables you to make quick and easy online thanksgiving payments – you can set-up a recurring payment, if you haven’t done so already, or you can choose a one-off offering. Please click on the following links to make you donations:
Holy Spirit Church, Thornbury East: https://secure.artezpacific.com/registrant/donate.aspx…
St Anthony’s Church, Alphington: https://secure.artezpacific.com/registrant/donate.aspx…
We thank you in advance for supporting our parish community.
Holy Spirit and St Anthony’s Parish Staff
Holy Spirit Church
248 Raleigh Street, East Thornbury
St Anthony's Church
45 Railway Place, Alphington
Parish Office
248 Raleigh Street, East Thornbury
Holy Spirit Church During Coronavirus
Sat 5:00pm Sat 5pm only
Sun 9:30am
St Anthony's Church
Sat 6:00pm
Sun 9:30am (Italian) Sun 9am
Sun 11:00am Sun 11am
Holy Spirit Church During Coronavirus No Weekday Masses
Tue 9:15am
Thu 9:15am (Italian)
St Anthony's Church
Wed 9:15am
Fri 9:15am
