We are a Catholic Community who profess, celebrate
and witness that Jesus lives, and to whom the Father sends
His Spirit. We express that belief by living out and spreading
the message of the Gospel.
A warm welcome to Ss Peter and Paul’s Parish, Doncaster East
Located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, we are a catholic community that seeks to share our faith through our various ministries and groups. Whether you are new to the community or visiting, we invite you to stay back for a cuppa after Sunday mass for a chat, get to know parishioners and feel a part of the community.
If you are a new to the parish, we invite you to fill in a form so that we can extend a personal welcome to you and your family.
God’s peace be with you always.
Sunday rosary before mass
Come join us in praying the Rosary! Seek our dear Mother’s powerful intercessions for our world, parish, family and personal intentions
When: Sundays 10.50am 8th Sept 2019 – 6th Oct 2019
Parish & School trivia night
Sat 19th Oct at 7.30pm in the parish hall.
Save the date, get together with your mates to form a table of 8, and be ready for an evening of fun and entertainment! Entry fee of $60 for a table of 8, or $10 per person, comes with complimentary tea and coffee. BYO supper basket, 18+ only event.
Contact the parish office for bookings.
Joint Parishes Statement to Plenary Council
Ss Peter and Paul’s Parish, together with representatives from 20 – 30 parishes in Melbourne, worked on a joint parishes statement to the Plenary Council. Please click on the link to read the submitted statement.
Plenary Council 2020
In May 2018, Australia’s Catholic Bishop’s launched the most significant review of the Church in Australia in recent times, the last one being held in 1937. The purpose of the Plenary Council is to plan for and direct the future of the Australian Catholic Church in the most open and inclusive way possible. It is to be a meeting of the whole Church in Australia, including everyone, bishops, clergy, religious and lay faithful.
The unfolding process is over a three-year period.
2018: A Year of Listening
The Plenary Council’s first stage of preparation – Listening and Dialogue, concluded on Ash Wednesday, 6th Mar 2019.
2019: A Year of Discerning
The Plenary Council Journey from here on is detailed in the image below.
Source: Plenary Council website – http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
Mass Times |
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| Mon | 9.00am | Communion Service & Rosary |
| Tue | 9.00am | Mass |
| Wed | 9.00am | Communion Service & Rosary |
| Thu | 9.00am | Mass |
| Fri | 9.00am | Communion Service & Rosary |
| Sat | 6.00pm | Vigil Mass |
| Sun | 8.00am | Mass |
| 11.15am | Mass | |
Parish Office Opening Hours |
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| Monday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00 am – 3.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00 am – 3.00 pm |
| Thursday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Friday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
Divine Mercy Novena & Mass
1st Friday of the month at 7.30 pm
Upcoming Events
International Peace Day Book Fair, Sat 21st Sep, 10am – 4pm, MC2, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
We’re having a stand at the fair, come visit and invite your friends along to find out more about our church and other religions. If you can volunteer on the day, please contact the parish office.
St Vincent de Paul’s Commissioning Mass, Sun 22nd Sep, 11.15am
We will be commissioning members of the St Vincent de Paul’s conference at our parish. All are welcome to join us.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Commitment Mass, Sat 19th Oct, 6pm
Our parish and school candidates will be making their commitment to preparing well for the Sacrament at this mass. Please pray for them and all are welcome to join in this special mass.
Parish & School Trivia Night, Sat 19th Oct, 7.30pm, Parish Hall
Save the date, get together with your mates to form a table of 8, and be ready for an evening of fun and entertainment! Contact the parish office for bookings.
Afternoon Tea & Blessing Baptism families, Sun 27th Oct, 2.30pm, Parish Hall
Families who have had their child(ren) baptised at the parish over the past year are invited to this afternoon tea and blessing for their child(ren). Contact the parish pastoral worker for more details.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019, 7 – 12th Dec 2019, Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre Expressions of interest is being sought from youths in Year 9 to those 30 years old to participate in ACFY 2019 as a parish group. Click here for more details.
