Mary Mother of the Church
Catholic Parish Ivanhoe
Sacraments
Children wishing to be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, 1st Communion or Confirmation should collect an Information Pack and Registration Form from the Parish Office.
Closing dates for registration: Reconciliation 10 February, 1st Communion 2 March, Confirmation 1 June
Baptism
We work with parents to make the receiving of this Sacrament a meaningful and memorable occasion where we welcome each child into our faith community. Contact the Parish Office: 9499 1515.
RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This
Rite introduces people wishing to join the Catholic Church to the
community and prepares them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation.
Mass of Anointing
Anointing Masses are held three times a year, once in each of the Churches. A morning tea gathering follows the Mass. Transport will be arranged for those unable to make their own way to the Mass.
Marriage
This Sacrament requires an appointment with the Parish Priest and needs at least 2 months notice. Contact the Parish Office. Marriage preparation courses, the FOCCUS program, are held at Ivanhoe. Please enquire and book directly through Centacare Catholic Family Services: 9287 5516 or http://www.centacaremelbourne.org/
FuneralThe Funeral Director will make contact with the Parish to arrange the time and details of the Funeral Mass.
The Parish also provides support for families at the time of bereavement and assists with the preparation of the Funeral Mass including the selection of readings from scripture and music.
The Parish holds a Memorial Mass in November each year for all those recently bereaved.
Those
from within the Parish will be contacted by letter. More information
from the Parish Newsletter or from the Parish Office.
Phone: (03) 9499 1515
email: catholicparishofivanhoe@bigpond.com.
or
write to: 4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe 3079