THE PARISH OF East Wimmera
Churches
- Immaculate Conception
37 Queens Avenue, St Arnaud - St Joseph’s
School Road, Banyena - St Joseph’s
7 Learmonth Street, Charlton - St Peter’s
70 Ridge Street, Wedderburn - St Mary’s
2 Corack Road, Birchip - St Mary’s
129 Woods Street, Donald - St Patrick’s
99 Lake View Street, Boort - St Michael’s
45 Webster Street, Wycheproof - St Joseph's
20 Church Street, Nullawil
Presbytery
Postal Address
PO Box 12
St Arnaud VIC 3478
Parish Office
Postal Address
PO Box 12
St Arnaud VIC 3478
Address
37 Queens Avenue
St Arnaud VIC 3478
Phone (03) 5497 1112
Email: eastwimmera@ballarat.catholic.org.au
Mass Times
Birchip | ||
1st Sunday 8.30am |
2nd Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
3rd Sunday 9.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
4th Sunday 10.30am |
5th Sunday 10.30am |
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Charlton | ||
1st Sunday 10.30am |
2nd Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
3rd Sunday 8.30am |
4th Sunday 8.30am |
5th Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
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Wedderburn | ||
2nd Sunday 8.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
3rd Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
4th Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
Donald | ||
1st Sunday 10.30am |
2nd Sunday 8.30am |
3rd Sunday 10.30am |
4th Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
5th Sunday 8.30am |
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Boort | ||
1st Sunday 8.30am |
2nd Sunday 9.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
3rd Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
4th Sunday 9.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
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Wycheproof | ||
1st Sunday 9.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
2nd Sunday 10.30am |
3rd Sunday 8.30am |
Mass at the Hostel every 2nd Friday at 11.00am |
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Nullawil | ||
1st Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
2nd Sunday 9.30am Sunday Assembly of Word and Communion |
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St Arnaud | ||
1st Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
2nd Sunday 8.30am |
3rd Sunday 10.30am |
4th Sunday 10.30am |
5th Sunday (Sat Vigil) 7.00pm |
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Banyena | ||
2nd Sunday 10.30am |
Our Parish
The Parish of Mary Glowery, East Wimmera was formed by joining groups of neighbouring parishes that have already been working together and sharing a parish priest. The East Wimmera parish covers Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St Arnaud, Wycheproof and the southern part of Quambatook parish. The formation of this new parish is the fruit of several years of consultation, including the Looking Forward gatherings that have been held since 2014. The detailed proposals for the new parish developed through discussions among priests and parishioners over the past few months and were endorsed by the Council of Priests at their meeting on June 19. Bishop Paul Bird confirmed the formation of the new parish on July 1.
These new arrangements will make it easier for the local communities to share the tasks involved in pastoral care and parish administration and will give the priests more time for pastoral and sacramental ministry.
The priests who have been caring for this region will continue to do so. Fr Eugene McKinnon is Parish Priest of the East Wimmera parish, with Fr Peter Jose as Assistant Priest.
Catholic Schools in the parish:
St Mary's Primary School Donald
St Joseph's Primary School Charlton
St Patrick's Primary School St Arnaud
Information:
Birchip:
St Mary's Birchip was established in 1891. Birchip is a small rural community located on the southern edge of the Mallee in N.W. Victoria, approximately 320 km from Melbourne.
Donald:
Donald is situated on the Richardson River. The “Bullock’s Head” is a characteristic landmark. St Mary’s has a small friendly congregation, and the church is opposite the school in the main street.
Cropping is the mainstay of the district, and we are like most farming communities, dependent on the seasons.
St Arnaud:
Immaculate Conception Parish is a welcoming and caring community where Christ is visible.
Personnel
Parish Priest: Resident in Donald |
Assistant Priest Resident in Charlton
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Parish Administration Based in St Arnaud |

The history of the song 'The 12 Days of Christmas'
21 December 2015
Thank you to Eleanor who reminded us last week of the origins of the Christmas carol 'The 12 Days of Christmas"

Christmas Mass Times
21 December 2015
Christmas Mass times for Nullawil and Wycheproof and surrounding towns
