Welcome to St. Monica's
We are glad you came to visit!
During this time our Parish will continue to be there for you.
Now is a time for attentiveness to the care of one another. In the face of our own despondency and fears, our fatique and anxieties, may we learn to hold firm in faith and hope, and experience sustaining moments of love. Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works." |
A Message from Fr. Tony:
As we celebrate the feast of St. Mary MacKillop, let us reflect on Fr. Tony's message to us. Sunday Online Masses will be available every Sunday by 10.30am for parishioners to participate from their homes. View our latest Online Mass below |
Stage 4 COVID-19 Restrictions for Parishes
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As announced by the Premier due to the COVID-19 Crisis the Metropolitan Melbourne area continues to be in Stage 4 lock down for the next 6 weeks from 2nd August.
For us at St. Monica's along with all of Metropolitan Melbourne this means: * All places of worship including churches, adoration chapels and other church buildings used for public prayer and religious services are to be closed. *Weddings are not permitted unless and exemption on compassionate grounds obtained from DHHS (and then only 5 people are allowed: the couple, two witnesses and the celebrant). *Funerals are restricted to 10 mourners plus people required to conduct the funeral. * Baptisms are to be postponed, unless there is a grave and pastoral need. *Livestreaming: a limit of 5 in total may be present including the celebrant *Visitations: home visitations are not permitted unless for grave reasons. Only Clergy may visit. All hygiene precautions must be adhered to including the wearing of face coverings. *CURFEW: A Curfew is in place from 8pm until 5am each day. You may leave home for the purposes of essential work only. For more information about up to date guidelines for COVID-19 . Read more |
PARISH OFFICE: Due to coronavirus, and for the health and safety of our Parish Staff (not including the Priests) the Parish Office is now offically closed. Sonya will continue to work remotely and will respond to emails. mooneeponds@cam.org.au
FACE COVERINGS- All people in Melbourne must wear a face covering whenever they leave their home, unless an exception applies (ie children and those with specific medical conditions).
This means that for any permissable activity within a Parish location, face coverings must be worn. A face covering needs to cover both your nose and mouth and can be a face mask or shield. Under no circumstances should anyone awaiting test verification (even without presenting symptoms) attend a church or parish setting until a diagnosis is confirmed. Additionally, under no circumstances should anyone attend who is closely connected to people who are awaiting test results or who have tested positive. |
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Financial giving
We rely on the regular giving of our parishioners to meet the ongoing costs of running the Parish, such as the Parish Clergy, maintenance of buildings and parish upkeep.
We are grateful that a number of parishioners have signed up to regular giving via Direct Debit or Credit Card.
We ask you to prayerfully consider giving automatically so you can continue supporting our parish during this time.
Our Stewardship Program enables you to set up an automatic contribution via Direct Debit or Credit Card. You can change the amount or cancel at anytime, or make a once off donation.
To set this up please complete the Thanks Giving Advice (for Credit Card Payments) or Direct Debit form and return it to the parish office by email at mooneeponds@cam.org.au
Contributions can also be made through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). For those that contribute through giving envelopes, please use your envelope number or name in the description.
Account Name: St. Monica's Church Account
BSB: 083-347
Account: 672193773
Those with thanksgiving envelopes are encouraged to drop them into our parish office during scheduled hours.
Thank you so much to a number of parishioners who have contributed and donated, especially during these challenging times.
We are grateful that a number of parishioners have signed up to regular giving via Direct Debit or Credit Card.
We ask you to prayerfully consider giving automatically so you can continue supporting our parish during this time.
Our Stewardship Program enables you to set up an automatic contribution via Direct Debit or Credit Card. You can change the amount or cancel at anytime, or make a once off donation.
To set this up please complete the Thanks Giving Advice (for Credit Card Payments) or Direct Debit form and return it to the parish office by email at mooneeponds@cam.org.au
Contributions can also be made through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). For those that contribute through giving envelopes, please use your envelope number or name in the description.
Account Name: St. Monica's Church Account
BSB: 083-347
Account: 672193773
Those with thanksgiving envelopes are encouraged to drop them into our parish office during scheduled hours.
Thank you so much to a number of parishioners who have contributed and donated, especially during these challenging times.
Church820 Mt Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds VIC, 3039 |
Parish Office22 Robinson Street,
Moonee Ponds, VIC, 3039 |
Symons Centre822 Mt Alexander Road
Moonee Ponds, VIC, 3039 |
St Monica's Primary
20 Robinson Street,
Moonee Ponds, VIC, 3039 |
