TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A: 16 AUGUST 2026
This week, as we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are reminded through the liturgy of the importance of faith, courage and trust in God. There is also lots happening across our new Emmaus Parish, with exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate our faith and reach out to others. In this edition, discover our new partnership with the Uniting Asylum Seeker Program, supporting local families through practical food donations, and find out how you can support the Archbishop’s Campaign and its important work across the Archdiocese. Read about Emmaus Parish in the Brunswick Voice, celebrate the joy of our recent Confirmation celebrations, and learn more about the upcoming RCIA program. You’ll also find information about our visit to Deer Park Mosque and opportunities to take part in the wider life of the Church through the Melbourne Synod. There’s plenty to discover - take a moment to read on and see what’s happening in our growing Emmaus Parish!
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Welcome to Emmaus Parish, Brunswick Moreland! We are a vibrant Catholic community serving the local area, committed to faith, worship, and service. Join us for Mass, sacraments, and parish events as we journey together in faith. We honour the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, Traditional Custodians of this land. Explore opportunities to get involved, learn about our ministries, and discover how you can be part of our welcoming parish family. For more details on Mass times, upcoming celebrations, and parish news. Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - 2 August 2026
Welcome to Emmaus Parish, Brunswick Moreland! This newsletter marks the official establishment of our parish, as decreed by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, beginning a new chapter for our community. The write-up from 49 Clarendon Street highlights this milestone, inviting us to follow the Emmaus story- encountering Christ through Scripture, the Eucharist, and service. Our strategic plan, "Opening Hearts, Opening Doors," will guide us as we grow together in faith and mission.
Inside, you'll find reflections from parish representatives at the Melbourne Synod Consultation, details about our Inaugural Mass on 14 August, and information on Mass times, parish events, and children’s liturgy. There are also opportunities to join the Inauguration Mass Choir and volunteer for hospitality. We welcome everyone -newcomers, visitors, and long-standing parishioners - to be part of this historic moment as Emmaus Parish. Click 'Read More' to explore the full newsletter and discover how you can get involved.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - 26 July 2026
In this week’s companion, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, get ready for an inspiring journey! Explore how true wisdom and the kingdom of heaven are treasures worth everything, brought to life through Solomon’s heartfelt prayer and Jesus’ vivid parables. This edition is filled with excitement: celebrate the birth of Emmaus Parish, a vibrant new chapter for our community, and witness 65 young people receiving Confirmation. Join us for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and learn how you can be part of our historic Inauguration Mass. There’s something for everyone to celebrate and share! Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - 19 July 2026
As winter settles over Melbourne, this week's Emmaus Companion invites us to trust God's quiet work in our lives. Through Jesus' parables of the wheat and weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast, we are reminded that faith often grows in hidden and unexpected ways. This edition also celebrates the life of our parish community: welcoming Fr An Le, giving thanks for our Everest youth, reflecting on a successful ministry training evening, and looking ahead with hope to the inauguration of Emmaus Parish.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time comes alive as Jesus’ Parable of the Sower urges us to become bold, fertile soil for God’s Word. Fr Brendan reflects on the powerful seeds of faith sown across Brunswick Moreland and the new life God is planting as we grow into Emmaus Parish. With vibrant parish news, youth initiatives, sacramental celebrations, and an exciting invitation to our Inauguration Mass on 14 August, this edition captures a community ready to flourish.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
We are thrilled to introduce our brand new Emmaus Companion—your weekly guide to worship, parish news, and community life at Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community! This exciting publication brings together our Sunday liturgy, inspiring readings, and all the latest events, helping you stay connected and nourished in faith throughout the week. Just as the risen Christ walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, opening their eyes and hearts, our Emmaus Companion is here to accompany you on your journey, both in church and beyond. Dive in and discover how liturgy and life come together in our vibrant parish family!
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
There’s a strong sense of anticipation across our Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community as we move steadily toward the establishment of Emmaus Parish on 1 August 2026. Preparations are building for our Inauguration Mass on 14 August at St Fidelis’, where we’ll gather to celebrate this significant moment in our shared story.
This week we also prepare to mark Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday, with an Acknowledgement of Country to be introduced before every Mass — a meaningful expression of respect, connection, and commitment to reconciliation.
Inside this edition you’ll find updates on the Peter’s Pence Appeal, new Thanksgiving envelopes, and details for Morning Tea at St Ambrose’s next Sunday. There’s also a Formation Night for ministers, inspiring news from our Outreach Committee, and heartfelt First Holy Communion reflections from our Year 4 students.
A week full of purpose and community spirit - read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (21 June 2026)
An exciting new chapter is unfolding for the Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community, with official approval granted for the formation of Emmaus Parish. This significant milestone marks the coming together of St Ambrose’s, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Joseph’s and St Fidelis’ as one vibrant parish community from 1 August 2026. Fr Brendan shares the vision for the future and invites parishioners to play an active role in shaping Emmaus Parish through new leadership and advisory councils. Also featured are joyful First Communion celebrations, updates from the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, upcoming ministry formation opportunities, parish hospitality gatherings, and community events. Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Mass Counts!
Are we growing or shrinking as a parish? This week's newsletter reveals the latest Mass attendance numbers, some surprising, some challenging, and what they mean for our future together as we move toward the new Emmaus Parish. Discover which Masses are thriving, which are changing, and why your presence matters more than ever. Plus, celebrate milestones, support community appeals, and stay connected. Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Corpus Christi Sunday – The Reintroduction of Communion Under Both Kinds:
Part III: Take This All of You
This week’s BMCC newsletter reflects on the meaning of receiving the Eucharist as we reintroduce Communion under both kinds. Alongside this, you’ll find updates on parish events, First Holy Communion celebrations, winter appeals, community gatherings, and important upcoming dates. It’s a snapshot of parish life, full of faith, connection, and renewal — a perfect way to stay close to what’s happening in our community. Read more to continue the journey.
The Most Holy Trinity: The Reintroduction of Communion Under Both Kinds: Take, Eat and Drink
This week’s BMCC newsletter invites us to deepen our Eucharistic understanding as Communion under both kinds returns on Corpus Christi. We share updates on church access, highlights from recent safeguarding training and Pentecost celebrations, and details of upcoming Scripture evenings. You’ll also find news on the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal and Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical. Plus, details on our Parish Dinner on 27 June — a great chance to gather, share a meal, and connect, all are warmly invited to our Parish Dinner on 27 June - a wonderful chance to gather and connect. Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Pentecost Sunday: Draws the Light of the Resurrection Into Our Lives
This week’s BMCC newsletter reflects on Pentecost as the Spirit’s renewing fire in our daily lives and announces the reintroduction of Communion under both kinds beginning Corpus Christi. It includes Scripture for Pentecost Sunday, updates on First Communion preparation, details of the Pentecost Sung Mass, and news on the Emmaus Parish amalgamation process. Parish events such as safeguarding training, outreach initiatives, altar server invitations, and the upcoming parish dinner are highlighted. The newsletter also shares community prayers, recent deaths, and Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
Ascension Sunday 17 May 2026: Journeying Toward Emmaus Parish Together
This week’s newsletter is full of energy and important updates across our Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community. From strong parish support for the formation of our new Emmaus Parish to upcoming feast day celebrations, youth ministry developments, and the premiere of a new Mass setting for Pentecost, there is so much happening in the life of our parish. With community events, formation opportunities, and heartfelt sacramental celebrations, it’s a wonderful snapshot of our vibrant faith community. Read the full newsletter to explore everything in detail.
Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A: Journeying Together
Stay connected with the Brunswick Moreland Catholic Community as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter. This edition features highlights from parish amalgamation consultations, upcoming Mother’s Day hospitality, safeguarding training, interfaith dialogue, and special liturgies. Discover news on baptisms, weddings, and prayers for our community. Embrace faith, renewal, and unity as we move forward together.