St.Michaels' Parish was established in 1956, having previously been part of the parish of Dandenong. In 1956 it became part of the Diocese of Sale. In 2002 the Diocese published a Pastoral Plan, Journeying Together.
Journeying Together identified 5 Mission Directions:- Building parishes as welcoming and inclusive communities.
- Connecting with youth and young families.
- Enriching prayer, liturgy and life.
- Nurturing the life and leadership of faith communities.
- Shaping the church of the future.
Saturday: 10.00am-10.30am.
5.15pm – 5.30pm (Reconciliation times subject to change-please refer to the Good News.)
Parish Priest
Fr.Jeff Kleynjans
Primary education:St. Michael’s, Berwick, 1973-1976
St. Agatha’s Cranbourne, 1977-1979
Secondary education:
St. Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield, 1980 - 1983
Ordained Deacon:
September 9th, 2005 - St. Patrick’s Church Pakenham
Ordained Priest:
May 27th 2006 - St. Agatha’s Church, Cranbourne
Assistant Priest:
Jan 2007, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sale
Assistant Priest:
St. Michael’s, Traralgon, 2008
Parish Administrator:
Sacred Heart & St. Vincent’s Morwell & Morwell East, 2009
Assistant Priest:
St. Michael’s Berwick, 31st March 2011
Parish Priest:
St. Michael’s Berwick, Jan 20th 2016
Email: jwk2511@gmail.com
Fr Paul Zaher
Email paul.zaher@cdsale.org.au
Parish Secretaries
Geraldine Martin - Dorota Shields (Safeguarding Officer)
Email:
secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au or
Call: 9707 1355
Privacy Policy
St.Michael's Parish has a Privacy Policy. Any queries can be directed to the office on (03) 9707 1355.
Upkeep & Maintenance of Parish Church & Grounds
There are quite a number of parishioners who volunteer their time attending to the numerous chores in an effort to maintain the good condition and smooth running of our parish. If you would like to help contact the Parish Support Centre on (03) 9707 1355.
Church Preparation Group
New helpers are always welcome. Once every nine weeks your help is needed to clean the Church, arrange flowers etc. Contact Lorraine Ludekens 9707 1355.
Lawn mowing & external maintenance
Contact The Parish
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR PARISH
We have had parishioners ask how they can continue to support the parish and we are humbled by this offer. Thank you for thinking of our parish at this difficult time. If you would like to financially contribute here are some details to help you out.
The first collection goes to the ‘House’ account and goes to the Priests and the running of the Presbytery
The second collection goes to ‘Church’ and is for the running of the church, parish centre etc.
1st Collection:
BSB: 083 879
ACC: 488851393
ACC NAME: St Michael’s Berwick Presbytery Account
2nd Collection:
BSB: 083 879
ACC: 555640765
ACC NAME: St Michael’s Parish Berwick Church Account
We ask that you add your surname in the reference section when depositing.
We in the Parish Support Centre ask if there is anyway we can assist you please leave a message on the Parish Centre phone and we will endeavour to reach out to you. The centre phones will be monitored remotely at this time.
Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time.
Please keep safe and God bless.