Category: Amalgamation

  • Amalgamation: A journey towards one parish

    Amalgamation: A journey towards one parish

    A transition team has been established with representatives from both parishes.

    • St Luke’s: Sonya O’Farrell, Lynda Kilroe-Smith and Darren McLean
    • St Timothy’s: Kelvin Chen, Peter Naughtin and Joelle Harin Perera
    • Secretary: Seng Fook

    The first forum

    When
    Sunday 11 October, 11:45am to 1:15pm.

    Where
    St Timothy’s Church.

    Who
    All parishioners are invited to attend this forum.

    Program

    1. Welcome
    2. Prayer and reflection
    3. Celebrating the last four years: highlights and achievements of the two parishes
    4. Overview of current financial structures
    5. The Archbishop’s vision for the Melbourne Archdiocese: presentation of the ‘Take the Way of the Gospel’ framework
    6. Group reflection on the themes of parish vibrancy, vitality and viability
    7. Questions and answers: having heard all this, how can we respond to this vision?

    May the Holy Spirit guide St Luke’s and St Timothy’s as we discern how we can become one parish, united in mission and committed to being disciples that proclaim the Hope, Peace and Love of Jesus Christ in this local area.