As we commemorate ANZAC day on 25 April, our friends at Villa Maria Catholic Homes shared this beautiful story about one of their residents, Frank Smolen, and one of their volunteers, Gary McNabb.

The John Pierce Centre (JPC) is a not for profile organisation interconnected to the Catholic church, providing pastoral care and family support to Deaf people and their families throughout Victoria. The JPC is seeking a Strategic Implementation Coordinator, who will assist the pastoral team in delivering pastoral care and support to the Deaf community. Applications must be received by 5pm Monday 28 May 2018.  |  Click here for full role description. 

 

 

Join Sacred Heart Mission on Tuesday 1 May for its Dine with Heart Gala Dinner held on the stage of the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, with meals created backstage by an ensemble of the city's top chefs! Starting at 7pm, guests will enjoy a four-course dinner (including drinks and entertainment) at the Dine with Heart Gala Fundraising Dinner. All profits help fund Sacred Heart Mission’s Meals Program. Cost: $220 each. Book your tickets here.

Inequality is rising, the strength of community is waning, and loneliness and social isolation is a problem that we must tackle together. This is particularly so for women and children who have experienced family violence. New social connections and relationships need to be forged; old ones must be rebuilt, writes CEO of McAuley Community Services for Women, Jocelyn Bignold, and Board member Dr Anita Morris in the March edition of Parity. Read the full text, here.

Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and renowned Australian broadcaster and journalist Geraldine Doogue will discuss 'What it means to be a Catholic welfare organistation in a post Royal Commission world' as part of the St Vincent de Paul Society's 2018 Ozanam Conversation on Thursday 26 April. This is a free event, at Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, 6pm for 6.30pm-7.45pm. Download flyer here. 

The Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project is hosting a film fundraiser on Sunday 15 April, at 3.30pm at Kino Cinema in Collins Street, to help raise money for its important work of supporting asylum seekers. The film, The Other Side of Hope, is about a stowaway man from Syria who arrives in Norway seeking refuge. Click here, to book  |  Download flyer, here.

The Villa Maria Op Shop Summer Clearance Warehouse Sale on Wed 21 March will showcase a fashion parade of pre-loved garments, plus bargain priced linen, footwear, bags, door prizes and more.