‍ ‍Sacramental Program 2026

St. Brendan’s parish is preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation to be celebrated on Friday 7th Aug 2026. Children in grade 6 and above who have already received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to enrol into the program now.

Enrolments close 15th June 2026.

To discuss this further, please contact Michelle Grimsted at the Parish Centre on 5152 2942 or via email stm.michelleg@gmail.com

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

‍ ‍Parish Pastoral Plan Team

One of the goals of the Diocese and st Brendan’s Parish is to ignite Missionary Outreach & Evangelisation.

You may have heard the word ‘synodality’ or ‘Synodal’ mentioned. A definition might be an ordinary expression of living and working in the Church, journeying together through listening to the Spirit and one another, living out communio and co-responsibility.

Communio is the Latin word for ‘sharing in common’ ‘participation’ or ‘fellowship’.

In reading your responses to the recent questionnaire you shared your thoughts and we are listening to you.

The Parish Pastoral Planning Team, which consists of Joan Micah (Facilitator), Fr. Hiep, Matt Hamer, Jan Hayes, Danny Mulqueen, Louise Anketell and Helen Renehan.

St. Brendan - The Navigator Feast Day

May 16th 2026

Morning Tea

The next Parish Morning Tea will be available after

Mass on

Sunday, 14th June - 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.

‍ ‍Lakes Entrance Girl Singers (LEGS)

Lakes Entrance Girl Singers (LEGS) have recommenced on:-

Tuesdays at 7 pm - 8.30 pm - ish at

St. Brendan’s Church Hall.

We welcome all women who love to sing.

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‍ ‍Flowers…..

If anyone has any flowers that can be used for the Church; we would be grateful to receive them.

Please drop them off in the Church preferably on Fridays.

Thank you.

‍ ‍Baptism:-

If you are considering having your baby or school aged child receive the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Office ASAP

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.