Fr. Arsenio explains the proposed amalgamation of Holy Spirit, Ringwood North with St. Gerard's, Warrandyte and St. Anne's, Park Orchards in his letter to parishioners: Parishes Amalgamation: Holy Spirit, St. Gerard's and St. Anne's - Fr. Arsenio

In September and October 2024, the parish conducted a Music Survey in order to seek broad parishioner participation with their views on our music programs generally and additionally in the context of the parish’s Eucharistic worship services.

Holy Spirit will be running The Parenting Teenagers Course over four Thursday evenings in November.

The Parish is undertaking a review of our liturgical music program and it is essential to get your feedback so please take a moment to give us your thoughts.

Please click on the link below and follow the instructions. Alternatively, if you would prefer to complete the survey using pen and paper, there will be printed forms available at all masses and at School Reception for the next month. All information will be kept confidential and will be used to shape the future of our musical offerings at masses.

Link to online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PBLRJSN

Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

We are excited to invite submissions for our 2024 art exhibition themed ‘A moment in Time...........'. All art forms are welcome such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, to name a few.

The idea for this exhibition was to give artists of all ages and abilities an opportunity to exhibit their work as a means of diversion and healing for our communities after lockdowns, and to celebrate the courage of artists. The courage to take an idea or concept from your mind and to convey that to an actual work is immense, and we need to celebrate that courage.

We offer this exhibition as a celebration of these courageous artists, for your enjoyment, and in the hope that it will inspire our visitors to try the art form they have thought about and never quite had the courage to commit to.

Note:

• submissions are required by Tuesday 13th August.
• you do not have to be a parishioner to make a submission.

Refer Spirit Inspired: A moment in Time........... for more details.

Please note:

• Wednesday morning Mass: The last for 2023 is Wednesday 20 December. There will be no Wednesday morning Mass during January. Wednesday morning mass resumes on Wednesday 7th February 2024.
• Friday morning Mass will continue over the break depending on priest availability. This note will be updated before Christmas to confirm this.
• Sunday 5pm Mass: The last for 2023 will be the 17th December. Sunday 5pm Mass will resume on the 4th February 2024.


• The Parish Office will be closed from 4pm Friday 22 December 2023 until 9am Tuesday 9th January 2024.

How do we have a flourishing community at Holy Spirit?

Why would I want to join this community?

Why do I stay?

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"Dear friends,

Engaging, dynamic and passionate is Ron Huntley. There is a certain charism, vibe, and energy when you listen to him. I’ve been privileged to be part of his leadership coaching cohort for parish renewal initiated by the Animation team of MelbourneArchdiocese. He made a lasting impact, brought great joy, dynamic re-focus, and high hopes on my ministry. It fueled my deeper understanding of parishes, cultures, and people in a vision rooted with a personal encounter with Jesus. Be part of his exciting visit to our parish. Holy Spirit is on the move!"

Fr Arsenio Tuazon, Parish Priest

Click Read More below to see our flyer which includes the Site Map which shows the locations of Stalls, Rides, etc.

We'll see you there.  It's going to be great!

We are excited to invite submissions for our 2023 art exhibition themed ‘Soul Inspired'. All art forms are welcome such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, woodwork, needlework, to name a few.

The idea for this exhibition was to give artists of all ages and abilities an opportunity to exhibit their work as a means of diversion and healing for our communities after lockdowns, and to celebrate the courage of artists. The courage to take an idea or concept from your mind and to convey that to an actual work is immense, and we need to celebrate that courage.

We offer this exhibition as a celebration of these courageous artists, for your enjoyment, and in the hope that it will inspire our visitors to try the art form they have thought about and never quite had the courage to commit to.

Note:

• submissions are required by Monday 31st July.
• you do not have to be a parishioner to make a submission.

Refer Spirit Inspired: An Exhibition Celebrating Life for more details.

Friends,

Three things flow from the resurrection of Jesus Christ; three things that matter. In his resurrection, Jesus recognises us personally; he invites us to peace; and he sends us out.

The very first word Jesus spoke following his resurrection was a name: Mary. He saw his friend, and although she could not yet recognise him, he called her by name.

Similarly, Jesus personally recognised his friends, to whom he appeared. There was something intimate, and tender, and hospitable about the risen Lord. He draws us into his own resurrected life.