Letter from the Pastor
Dear parishioners,
When the current lock-down was announced, we were expecting a “short, sharp circuit breaker.” In fact, one week became three and is presently indefinite, though we may expect some changes later this month. This has forced us to re-think how we can best communicate with you. We made a decision not to recommence the webcast Masses. This was because the number of people tuning-in was dropping, and some people told us that they preferred, understandably, to tune-in to Mass from the Cathedral or other parishes because they had better technical resources than we did, allowing multiple-angle camera shots, subtitles and overlays and all the rest one might expect from a professional production. We are therefore going to try something different. Each Sunday, there will be a short video Word from the Pastor posted on the web page – similar to the one from the Archbishop which is already there. We hope many of you will be able to tune in for a short message from one of us. Every Wednesday at 10.30 am there will be a Zoom Rosary. We tried this last October, and it went well. It will be led initially by a Dominican friar, but others might like to take the lead in future weeks. After the rosary, those on-line will be encouraged to linger for a few minutes for a “virtual cuppa” – that is, a chance to chat and keep in touch, just as we used to after Mass. Every Thursday at 7.00 pm there will be a spiritual talk (10 minutes or so) by one of the friars, again on Zoom followed by a discussion – either Q & A on the talk, or just a chat to keep in touch. LINKS to each of these events will be on this web-page: www.stdominics.org.au . If you have not used Zoom before, just click on the link a few minutes before starting time and follow the instructions to get started. It is easy to participate. For those who don’t have internet, The Dominican will continue to be distributed to letter boxes. If you know someone who would like to be on the distribution list, please let the parish secretary know: 9912 6870. As far as possible, we will try to distribute a copy of the Thursday talk, too. Our website has links (on the “Liturgies” page) to Mass at the Cathedral; if you click on the Sunday Readings link (near the top of the front page) you can access the scripture readings for Mass each Sunday. We encourage you to use these for private reflection, too. The initiatives mentioned above are, of course, a trial: we would welcome feed-back, and any other suggestions you might have. And of course, if you need to speak to a priest, while home visits are only allowed at the moment when someone is at risk of death, we are only a phone call away. The priory phone number is 9912 6880. God bless, Fr Peter Nguyen, OP Fr Martin Wallace, OP Parish Priest Assistant Priest INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION
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A Word from the Pastor
ZOOM sessions
Wednesday, 10.30 am - Rosary with Fr Martin
followed by a "virtual cuppa" - just a chat ! Thursday, 7.00 pm - Short talk, "Reading the Bible" with Fr Robert, followed by a discussion or chat. CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE to join the Zoom events. If you don't have Zoom installed, the first time you click you will be invited to install it. Message from the Archbishop
ST DOMINIC'S MASS TIMES
(once lock-down ends) SUNDAY MASSES at 6pm Sat. (vigil), 8am, 9.30am, 11am and 6pm. WEEKDAYS Mass at 6.45am and 12 noon, Monday - Friday Mass at 9.00am Saturday and Public Holidays CONFESSION (RECONCILIATION) Wednesday - Friday 11.30 - 11.55 am in the Parish Centre Saturday 4pm - 5pm in the Parish Centre Contact us:
816 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell, 3124 Tel: (03) 9912 6870 Email: secretary@stdominics.org.au Parish Priest: Fr Peter Toan Nguyen, OP Assistant Priest: Fr Martin Wallace OP Secretary: Anne Callahan Business Manager: Adrian Wayland or just fill in the Contact Form (click here.) DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP
Divine Mercy Prayer group will meet every Friday (except Good Friday) at 11am before Mass in the church. The prayers will be offered for the Church, families, young people, and the world. No need to book. You will have to register electronically at the door by scanning the QR code. All are welcome.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe,the parishioners of St Dominic's,
acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation. |
A CHILD-SAFE PARISH
At St Dominic's we hold the care, safety and well-being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parish.
This commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ,
with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.
At St Dominic's we hold the care, safety and well-being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parish.
This commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ,
with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.