WELCOME FROM OUR PARISH PRIEST

Dear brothers and sisters,

Welcome to our Parish family. We are a Parish building a faith community centered on the loving relationship of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, expressed in our personal lives and communal parish activities. We live by the Gospel of Jesus as pilgrims on our journey of faith. We welcome diversity, creativity and the use of the professional skills of our parishioners, in the service of others and in creating a community where all feel loved and belong.

We hope that in our Parish, you feel welcomed, loved and supported, and in turn, you dedicate the use of your time, gifts and talents in the service of God and all God’s people.

Please feel free to contact me or any other member of our community if we can be of service to you. We welcome new members and new suggestions to improve our Parish ministries.


God Bless,


Fr Vinh-Quang Tran
Parish Priest

• PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council consists of the Priest together with a group of parishioners chosen by the parish community.
The Pastoral Council’s role is to promote the Church’s mission to live and communicate the love and values of Christ in our world.
The Pastoral Council shares in the responsibility for the ongoing life and development of the faith community, working together with
parishioners to provide support for their efforts to live as followers of Christ.

The Parish Pastoral Council oversees all the Parish pastoral care in our community. It meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3.00pm.
Contact: Mrs Anne Faukner (0435 085 040)

• PARISH FINANCE AND PROPERTY COUNCIL
The Parish Finance Council instigates and maintains a financial management system for the Parish including a budget. The Council works within parameters of current assets, projected income and expenditure and material Parish needs. It monitors and reviews income and expenditure on a regular basis. It makes
recommendations to safeguard and maintain parish assets, both real and fixed, and also ensures appropriate health and safety standards are met on Parish property.

The Council is a consultative body and as such strives to operate in a supportive and collaborative role with the Parish Priest in the interests of the Parish and within guidelines laid down by the Archdiocese. This in keeping with the co-responsibility of the laity in the mission and ministry of the Church.

Members of the Parish Finance Council are appointed by the Parish Priest. They should be able persons with a good sense of stewardship who have a keen sense of Parish interests. If you are such a person, and feel you are able to assist with this ministry of stewardship, do not hesitate to talk to Fr Vinh-Quang Tran.

PFC Contacts:
Mrs Helen Taylor (Chair - 0448 473 310)
Mr Merv Mallett (Treasurer - parish_treasure@bigpond.com)

• "ENCOUNTER" TEAM
("Encounter" is the weekly bulletin for our Parish)
Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Notices to be in the Office no later than 10.30am on Wednesday.

BULLETIN TEAM CONTACT:
Fran Hannah (catholicvhg@bigpond.com)

• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
When safety issues arise, please contact Jim.
Mr Jim Dabinett (0460 033 529)

• ALTAR SOCIETY, VICTOR HARBOR
The volunteer members of the Altar Society are responsible for the weekly cleaning of the Holy Vessels and look after the presentation of flowers and candles in the Sanctuary. The main cleaning of the church is done by a paid cleaner. All welcome.
Contacts: Mr and Mrs John and Wendy Baker (0419 046 147)

• BAPTISM
Baptism of Infants and children is offered at both Mass centres. In order to fully understand this sacrament and the roles and responsibilities of all involved, Baptism preparation is undertaken prior to the ceremony. Fr Vinh is looking for volunteers to be involved in this important ministry.
Contact Fr Vinh (0429 098 802)

CATERING AFTER FUNERALS AT GOOLWA
Our parish is more than happy to cater for refreshments after a funeral celebration of your loved one. We just need to cover the cost of what we buy.
Contact: Mrs Anne Turner (0407 570 944).

CENACLE PRAYER
This prayer group meet every Wednesday at St Joan’s (Victor Harbor), beginning with praying the Rosary at 10.00am, followed by shared discussion in the Church. All welcome.
Contact: Mrs Gemma Woodhead (0492 849 414)

CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMUNITY
We meet twice monthly in small groups, constantly being formed in Ignatius spirituality. We pray, share and listen to how God has been communicating with us and working in our daily lives. We support each other in our commitment to serve Christ through service to others.
Contact: Mrs Jocelyne Randabel-Williamson (0402 341 071)

CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING COMMUNITY
The group meets weekly at a private home for Lectio Divina and meditation on Mondays at 4pm for about 90 minutes. We share something of our week and reflect on where the Beloved has been leading us.
Contact: Mrs Anne Weygood (0429 653 844)

COMORO PARISH- TIMOR LESTE
Found by the Victor Harbor/Goolwa Parish Pastoral Council in 2020, the Comoro Project forms a meaningful Sister Parish partnership between our parish and Maria Auxilia Dora Parish in Timor-Leste. This collaboration builds cultural connections that support education, youth development, and overall community wellbeing. All welcome.
Contacts:
Mr Mark Leaney, Chair (0412 607 891
Mrs Ellen O’Connell, Secretary (0471 453 2406)

KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS
The Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross is a fraternal society of Catholic laymen with an emphasis on the spiritual formation and growth of individual
members. All welcome.
Contacts:
Mr Paul Kennelly, Chair (0402 852 825)
John Dunthorne, Secretary (0437 515 144)
Peter Sullivan, Treasurer (0408 553 778)

LECTIO DIVINA ON SUNDAY GOSPEL
This group uses Lectio Divina as a form of prayer that helps us find deeper meaning in each Sunday gospel. We discover how to translate this meaning into our daily lives and therefore become closer to God. Everyone welcome and no prior experience of Lectio Divina needed.
We meet each Sunday from 5.00-6.00 in St Joan’s annex.
Contact: Carol Sutherland (0418 856 799)

LITURGICAL MUSIC & CHOIRS
At St John the Apostle, Goolwa music is under the direction of Mrs Claire Williams (0429 008 199). Singing practice is at 3 pm. each Wednesday.

At St Joan of Arc, Victor Harbor. Music. is under the direction of Mr Peter Carpenter (0403 250 541). Singing practice is 10:30 am each Friday. All welcome.

MAINTENANCE & GARDEN
These groups of volunteers, based in each Mass centre, work continually to maintain and improve the safety and overall parish environment for the benefit of the Parish. Anyone wishing to join in this most vital work is most welcome. Please contact one of the below if interested.
In Victor Harbor, there is a working bee on the second Wednesday of each month at 9.30am.
In Goolwa, there is a working bee on the first Tuesday of each month at 9.30am.
Contacts:
Mr Tony Siciliano, Goolwa 8555 3653
Mr Henryk Glazewiski, Goolwa 0420 656 098
(Victor Harbor is in need of a new leader, Please let Fr Vinh know if you are interested.)

MEMORIAL GARDEN CARETAKERS
This group prepares the graves and maintains the sites. If you wish to order a plaque, please contact the Parish Manager, Pat Clingan (0410 593 617)
Mr Michael McBride, Victor Harbor (0418 855 517)
Mr Henryk Glazewiski, Goolwa (0420 656 098)
Mr Tony Siciliano, Goolwa (8555 3653)

MEET & GREET GOOLWA
We welcome any parishioners willing to assist with any of the ministries associated with parish liturgies. The meet and greet members welcome parishioners and visitors and distribute our "Encounter" before Mass. Many hands make light work.
Anne Turner, Coordinator (0407 570 944)

MEET & GREET VICTOR HARBOR
We welcome any parishioners willing to assist with any of the ministries associated with parish liturgies. The meet and greet members welcome parishioners and visitors and distribute our "Encounter", hymn book and Mass card before Mass and then put them away after Mass. Many hands make light work.
Mrs. Ellen O’Connell (0414 532 406)
Mrs Marianne Tuckey (8552 6447)

MINISTRY TO THE INFIRM (PARISH PASTORAL CARE)
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist distribute Holy Communion at Mass and bring Holy Communion to the sick and aged in their homes, hospitals or nursing homes.
Contacts:
Mr Stephen Muller, Goolwa , Chair (0400 266 904)
Mrs Marilyn Freeborn, Goolwa, Secretary (0438 881 763)
Mrs Anne Fawkner, Victor Harbor,Chair (0435 085 041)
Mrs Liz Sunman, Victor Harbor, Secretary (0422 167 934)

MORNING TEA, GOOLWA
Morning Tea members are rostered throughout the year to arrange tea, coffee and biscuits each week after Mass.
Gentlemen and ladies are welcome to participate. Many hands make light work.
Mrs. Anne Turner, Coordinator (0407 570 944)

MORNING TEA, VICTOR HARBOR
Morning Tea members are rostered throughout the year to arrange tea, coffee and biscuits after Mass. Gentlemen and ladies are welcome to participate. Many hands make light work.
Mrs. Pat Clingan, Coordinator (0410 593 617)

PARISH EARTHCARE GROUP
Guided by the Holy Spirit and Catholic social teaching, our Parish Earth Care Group seeks to inspire and activate our community to
Fran Hanna, Coordinator (0415 124 010)

ST JOAN’S SOCIAL CLUB, VICTOR HARBOR
We are a small Social Club that caters for social events within the Parish. These events include Melbourne Cup Luncheon, Christmas Dinner and any Religious
Celebrations etc. Our main aim is to forge lasting social connections and build new friendships. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm. All welcome.
Contact: Mrs Pat Clingan (0410 593 617)

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (Victor/Goolwa Conference)
Vinnies provide a hand-up to Companions in our local community when they need support, so that they can restore their hope, rebuild their lives and renew their faith. New Members are always welcome.
Meetings: Monthly (Feb-December) alternately Victor Harbor and Goolwa.
Contacts:
President: Dr Rosemary Mulraney. Emergency Assistance
Line: 1300 729 202 Monday-Friday 9a.m. - 1.00p.m.