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.
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.Hilarion Fernando OSB
Email: hilarionfernando@yahoo.com
Liz Overdyk
Pastoral Associate
Elizabeth (Liz) Overdyk. A parishioner since my primary school days at St. Michael's. My interests include liturgical music, reading, walks, spending time outdoors with my husband Tony and family. I pray that my faith may continue to grow, thanking God for the many wonderful opportunities he provides for me, and for the blessings he so generously gives.
Email:
associate@stmichaelsparish.org.au
or Call: 9707 4072
Tara Bau
Sacrament Coordinator
I am a wife, and a mother to 3 teenagers and been an active part of the Parish for 15 years. In 2010 I have completed RCIA and became Catholic. I had a strong Christian upbringing and faith is important to me. I enjoy coordinating the sacraments and passing on some of what I have learnt on my own journey.
Email: sacraments@stmichaelsparish.org.au
or Call: 9707 1355
Parish Secretaries
Geraldine Martin
Dorota Shields
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 Martin 9707 1355.