Low-cost online study and formation for lay workers in parish and other ministries, employed or volunteers.  Sacraments, scripture, social justice, youth ministry, liturgy and many other subjects available – a subject is completed in 5 weeks. Next study cycle starts March 10, contact us by March 5.  More information available here or email Amanda Smith.

Sam Clear is the guest speaker at Joy Spreading events for Youth & Young Adults in Donald & Ararat. The Donald event is on Wednesday, March 20, from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at St Mary’s Primary School, Multi-Purpose Room, Donald.  Joy Spreading in Ararat is on Thursday, March 21 from 6.30pm -8.30pm at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Ararat.  This is a wonderful opportunity for young adults to share ideas and socialise in a friendly environment.  This is a free event.   Information can be found here or ph: 5337 7160

Take the time to read and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel.

Prayer for this edition of e-News.

World Day of Prayer is an inspirational, international, intercultural and interdenominational day of prayer around our planet within 24 hours on the first Friday in March annually. 

Media Statement on Cardinal George Pell.

In 2015, Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.”