ST MONICA'S PARISH MOONEE PONDS
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PARISH LIFE & POLICIES


Parish Groups and Ministries

We are one community in faith, and each of us have been given talents. What is yours? 
​Below are some of the ways people are involved in our parish. We welcome you to join our group or ministry at any time.
  • Lector Ministry
  • Eucharistic Ministry
  • True North Young Adults Gathering (Every Second Sunday of the Month at 6.30pm at the Symons Centre)
  • Young Couples and Families Network; come and join this monthly Gathering
  • Charismatic Prayer Group (Thursday 7.30pm, Symons Centre)
  • Church Cleaning and Vacuuming Group​
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society and local Conference 
  • Mercy Connect
  • St. Monica's Tennis Club
  • St. Monica's Netball Club
  • Our Jubilee Scripture Studies, Pilgrims of Hope – Semester One ’Old Testament’ has concluded: We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Frances Baker RSM for her time, dedication, and leadership in guiding these enriching sessions. Her commitment has been a true blessing to all who participated and our Parishes too. Semester 2 ‘New Testament’ begins on July 24th 2025 and Parishioners wanting to participate are invited to contact the Parish Office. A purchased resource is necessary and participants are asked to bring with them for each session a New Testament.
St. Monica’s is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement for all employees and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Melbourne to hold a current working with children check. Police checks are also required at the commencement of employment and in certain voluntary ministries.
Apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC)
APPLY FOR A NATIONAL POLICE CHECK
HOW TO APPLY FOR A WWCC ​FOR ST.MONICA'S CHURCH
PARISH ROSTERS SECURE LOG IN

Parish Policies

Click on the links below to view the current parish privacy statement and complaint/grievance policy, and the privacy policy of the Archdiocese.
[Parish] Privacy Statement
[Parish] Complaint/Grievance Policy
[Archdiocese] Privacy Policy

Child-Safety Policies

Please note these materials are currently under review in light of recent legislative amendments regarding the reporting requirements imposed on Heads of Entities. In the interim, as the new requirements will be in addition to our current reporting arrangements and will only affect the responses required of the Heads of Entities, these materials may continue to be relied upon. ​
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[Parish] Child Safety Policy
[Parish] Statement of Commitment
[Parish] Child Safety Code of Conduct
[Parish] Checklist for Child Safety
[Parish] If you see something, say something
[Parish] child protection - reporting obligations policy
[Archdiocese] Commitment to Child Safety
[Archdiocese] May Our Children Flourish

Parish of St Monica
Church:

820 Mt Alexander Rd
MOONEE PONDS   VIC   3039

​Office: 
Phone: +61 3 9370 5035

email: [email protected]

Parish of St Vincent de Paul
​Church:

2 The Crossway
STRATHMORE   VIC   3041

Office:
Phone: +61 3
9370 5035
​email​: strathmore@cam.org.au
Parish of St Vincent de Paul & St Monica
Main Reception Office:
22 Robinson Street
MOONEE PONDS   VIC   3039




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​Office Hours
Tuesday to Friday
9 am - 3.30 pm
The Parishes of St Vincent de Paul, Strathmore and St Monica, Moonee Ponds are committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of this land and pay respects to their Elders. 
We acknowledge that this land continues to be sacred to them.
​We acknowledge and thank Mr. Paul Danaher for his incredible photography of our church stained glass windows. 
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  • Our Parish
    • Our story
    • Our Priests
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  • Mass Times
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  • Sacraments & Services
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • Parish life & Policies
  • Responsible Stewardship
  • Contact Us
  • Interim Mission & Pastoral Council