St. Luke's Parish

Child Safety Policies

Wantirna, Victoria (map)

As of 11:59pm Thursday 18 November 2021, the following measures will be applied unless otherwise notified.

PRAYER and RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:

From Sunday 21 November 2021 our regular weekend/weekday Mass times will resume as follows:

Weekend Masses

For fully vaccinated: Saturday Vigil at 6:30pm.
For fully vaccinated: Sunday at 10:00am.
For unknown vaccination status: Sunday at 8:30am.

Weekday Masses

For fully vaccinated: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
For unknown vaccination status: Tuesday, Thursday.
Weekday Mass time (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): 9:00am, (Wed): 7:00pm

St Luke’s Outside School Hours Care Program (SLOSH) is looking to employ a qualified Program Coordinator for the before and after school care, and the school holiday program.

Details and SLOSH Job Description

Liturgy Directives - 19 November 2021

Archbishop Peter Comensoli
Vaccine Program

Prayers During A Pandemic

Online Masses and Other resources

Bookings are no longer required for any of the Masses.

Please note: Masses for those not fully vaccinated have a capacity limit of 50 attendees.

Useful Links

|* Divine Mercy Novena*|
Rosary Prayer Card|

Sacraments

Reconciliation

“Those who approach the Sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offence committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labours for their conversion.”

(Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 1422)

Wednesday:	7:30pm
Saturday:	9:30am & 6:00pm
Any time at your request.

First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation

The sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are facilitated through St. Luke's Primary School for Primary School Students.

The Catechists group facilitate the catholic education of children not attending St Luke's school and for children wanting to prepare for Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

Marriages

By appointment - at least six months notice.
On Saturdays or weekdays (not Sundays).

Baptism

"Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission."

(Catechism of the Catholic Church n. 1213)

Baptisms are celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month after the 10:00am Mass.
Please contact the Parish Office to begin the preparation for Baptism. Please note: minimum 3 weeks notice.

A home visit to the family will be arranged where the meaning of baptism is discussed and the symbols used in baptism are explained.

The family then attends the Welcoming Mass which is an introduction to our church community. The child is anointed with the oil of the Catechumen as a sign of strengthening for the journey. The family is presented with a candle and stole to be used at the baptism. The family is now formally prepared for their baptism ceremony.

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Funerals

Families need to make contact with the parish office or the parish priest to arrange an appointment.

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