Lenten Season

Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self denial and helping others. In this way, the whole Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised.

St Dymphna’s 130 Years Established Celebrations

Saturday 21st Feb, the Buchan community gathered at St Dymphna’s Catholic Church to celebrate a monumental 130-year milestone. Parishioners and visitors joined Bishop Greg for a commemorative Mass marking over a century of faith and resilience in the district. Read the full article at tinyurl.com/ma4ep94z

Caritas Australia.

We can now make donations securely to Project Compassion online.

Simply use the QR code and this will take you to the Project Compassion Lakes Entrance / Orbost Parish page. From there you can make your donation.

Caritas: LONG WALK FOR WATER Project Compassion 2026 has officially launched. This year, Project Compassion shares four stories from around the world. We’ll meet Sisilia from Tanzania, Monoranjon from Bangladesh, Manaini from Fiji and Ahmad from Gaza. Each of these stories highlights unique challenges, yet they are united by the determination to rise above adversity and to build brighter, more hopeful futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

Like every year, St Brendan’s Lakes Entrance and St Colman’s Orbost Parishes are taking part in Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Boxes and Envelopes, Parish Ministry Groups, families and individuals are invited to register for the Long Walk for Water with caritas Australia.

This year the Parish has also set up an online fundraising page. Any support you offer will help transform lives, increase access to clean water, education, healthcare, vital emergency support and more.

Unite against Poverty with us this Lent and help build a brighter future for all.

‍ ‍ Praying the Rosary with the special intention of Peace in the Middle East

Saturday 14th March, St Brendan’s Parish will be Praying the Rosary with the special intention of Peace in the Middle East.

This will commence at 8.45 am followed by Mass at 9.30 am

Morning Tea

Morning Tea will be available after Mass on

Sunday, 12th April - in the Hobby Room.

All are most welcome to attend.

Urgently Needed…. Op-Shop Volunteers

Volunteers are needed at the Op-Shop. If you have been thinking about Volunteering or can spare half a day or once a fortnight.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Columban Calendars

The 2026 Columban Calendars are now available to purchase at $10 each.

They are situated at the front of the church.

St Brendan Pastoral Plan 2026 - 2030

As we recently launched the Diocesan Pastoral Plan Framework for the next 5 years.

We pray for the plan and we hope you will support this plan for the future of our Parish.

It is our intention to keep you updated on the progress of the Parish Pastoral Plan Team. (PPPT)

Our inaugural meeting is planned for Wed 3rd Dec

The team members are Fr. Hiep, Joan Micah (Facilitator), Louise Anketell, Jan Hayes, Helen Renehan, Danny Mulqueen and Matt Hamer.

Lenten Reflection

An Easter Journey -

Thank you to those who are undertaking a Lenten Reflection this year through the Parish.

We will be looking for feedback at the conclusion because there are many Reflections to choose from.

Wednesday nights 6pm

Saturday morning 10.30 am

Remember, that it is ok to swap from one Reflection day to the other, if it suits you better.

Wishing you joy and understanding on your Lenten journey.