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, Homily for Pentecost 2020 by Fr Ireneusz is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb1aHqgNPZw
For a special message about the Solemnity of Pentecost click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiX3JpQInrs
Dear Parishioners, let us prepare ourselves for the Solemnity of Pentecost by praying the Litany to the Holy Spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceycyNaQX50
Fr Ireneusz
Dear friends, the end of May is a special time in our parish and the Catholic Community in Australia. On 22 May we remember 65th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Spirit church in East Thornbury. On 25 May we venerate Mother of Jesus as “Mary Help of Christians”. On 31 May our East Thornbury church becomes a special place for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. During this time of coronavirus, all our significant events have a new dimension and meaning. I think, today’s situation helps us to focus on important things in life and gives us an opportunity to meditate upon many significant occasions.
Almighty eve-living God, who placed the love of Our Lady, Help of Christians in the hearts of those who brought the Catholic faith to these shores, grant, through her intercession, wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens, so that under her protection, Australia may know harmony, justice and peace (Collect Prayer from today's Mass). Please, say the Holy Rosary for Australia today: https://youtu.be/VVQEkyu6QWo
Fr Ireneusz
Dear Parishioners, a homily for the Solemnity of Ascension with Italian and Polish subtitles is available here: https://youtu.be/IVfXMux9phE
For Mass for the Solemnity of Ascension please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/LAb3h4tOJu8
Fr Ireneusz
Dear Parishioners, another way of evangelisation and being in touch with you is Twitter. Please follow us: https://twitter.com/ic65832133
Fr Ireneusz
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
Please note that during COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS Weekend Masses are suspended.
Please visit You Tube for virtual liturgies:
http://www.youtube.com/c/IreneuszCzech
OR Twitter: @ic_sds
Sat 5pm
Sun 10am
St Anthony's Church
Sun 9am (Italian)
Sun 11am
Holy Spirit Church
Please note that during COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS Weekday Masses are suspended
Tue 9:15am
Thu 9:15am (Italian)
St Anthony's Church
Wed 9:15am
Fri 9:15am
