St. Emilie De Vialar Catholic Church

St Emilie Parish 2020 Sacramental Program Enrolments
A reminder to all Parish parents, who have children making either the Sacrament 1st Reconciliation, Sacrament of 1st Holy Communion or Sacrament Confirmation in 2020, enrolment forms will be available in the church foyer from the weekend of 1st & 2nd February for parents to enrol their children in the Sacramental Program. This applies to children at St Emilie Primary School and children attending the Parish RE Program after-school classes. Children making a Sacrament are also required to attend a Commitment Mass. The dates for the Masses are 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd Feb. Further details about Commitment Mass times and registration are on the Notice Board in the Foyer. Enquiries: Lyn Harkins on 0404 325 900 or email lharkins@iinet.net.au

Catholic Church National Response to Bushfire Crisis
In view of the unprecedented bushfire crisis that is affecting our nation the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a statement urging all people of goodwill to continue to pray for the victims of this terrible catastrophe and those brave men and women who are fighting those devastating fires. The Bishops have also suggested that Parishes across the nation take up a Special Collection at ALL the Masses on the Australia Day weekend (25/26 January 2020). All proceeds to be donated to Vinnies’ Bushfire Appeal.

2020 St Emilie’s Parish RE Program Classes
Covering Formation and Sacramental Preparation for Children attending Government Schools will resume on Tuesday 11th February. There will be two opportunities to enrol your children for the 2020 RE classes on either Tuesday 28th January 2.00pm – 5pm or Tuesday 4th February 2pm and 5pm in the Church Foyer. Fees are $25 per child or $35 for two or more children with an additional fee for Sacraments. Cash or cheque only. All stationary & resources are supplied. For newly enrolled children we require a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. Enquiries Lyn Harkins on 0404 325 900 or email lharkins@iinet.net .au.

Goodbye Fr Patricio Carrera Morales
Goodbye to Fr Patricio who has recently been appointed to assist the Parish of Derby in the Diocese of Broome. On behalf of the whole Parish Community we would like to thank him for his devoted service to our Parish over the last 12 months and assure him of our prayers as he embarks upon a new chapter in his Priestly ministry.

Parish Fundraising Event
As part of our ongoing Parish Fundraising effort I urge you to support our upcoming Valentine Dinner Dance scheduled for Saturday 8 February 2020 at 7pm onwards at Riverton Leisureplex, 67 Riley Road. Entry per head $20 only. Children below 12 years old free entry. Specialty foods on sale BYO food and drink Daryl 0400153177 and Lloyd 0456635768.

Piety Stall
The book GOD’S WORD 2020 is still available at a special price of $17 for a limited time only. There are only 2 Columban Calendars left. Baptism and Wedding candles can be personalised on order, please give a 2-3 weeks notice. Please feel free to browse, your ongoing support is very much appreciated.

Becoming Catholic: (RCIA)
Our parish is inviting those within our wider community who may consider seeking to join the Catholic faith. This process involves a conversion journey of drawing closer to God. Please invite anyone, who may be interested in becoming a Catholic. Enrolment is now open. Please call our Parish office at 94565130 or email jean-noel.marie@perthcatholic.org.au

St Emilie parish bank account

Buy-A-Brick Campaign: Please pick up a donation envelope from the foyer. All proceeds will fund our building project. Your help is very precious.

Parishioners who wish to make a bank transfer or a donation for the Parish or for the future Presbytery and Office building, please contact Adelene Choo (Chairperson of the Finance Committee) stemilie.finance@iinet.net.au for account details.

Thank your for your generous contribution towards building St. Emilie’s presbytery

Here are the final plan of the building. Please continue your support in helping our parish. A donation box has been placed in the Church’s foyer. Gold coins or notes donations only. Alternatively, pick up donation envelope Buy-A-Brick Campaign at the church foyer, all proceeds will fund St. Emilie’s building project.