This is the community meeting point for the Sandy Bay–Taroona Parish. It is more than a static website. It is an online place for parishioners to meet, talk, share and dream about the possibilities for this parish. If you’re a member of the community you can register. This will give you the ability to contribute through blogs, forums, messages and adding calendar events.
If you’re not a member of the community you can view the content but cannot contribute. If nothing else happened, our bodies – our star dust body – would share the fate of the Universe. Our bodies will collapse at the end of our earthly lives into inert dust.
Ash Wednesday reminds us of the possibility of this fate. When I put the ashes on a person’s forehead on Ash Wednesday I say: “Remember that thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return”, and I will mark those ashes in the sign of the cross.
But you will recall that three days after the cross, Jesus had the victory over death. His body was transfigured by divine energy, like a new sun-burst, a new star-burst, a new creation we call ‘The Resurrection’. This is our destiny too, to share in that Resurrection.
So, let us embark on this 40 days of Lent, engaging in the three traditional practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting. Let us especially contribute to Project Compassion, for we share the same beginning and destiny as every other human being: to be the most beautiful star-dust ever created by God, destined to share divine glory.
I also take this opportunity to welcome all those students who are taking up their studies at the University which is within the Parish. Together with several staff members, there is quite a University presence at our Masses during term.
I especially welcome those who have come from overseas. Please make sure you introduce yourself to me after Mass. I teach in the Faculty of Law so I understand some of the challenges you are all facing. Don’t hesitate to contact me at any time on 0418 397 602, or mtate@bigpond.com.
22 February 2009
Some of the young Mums of the parish have started a monthly informal get together for young children and their carers (parent, grandparent, whoever is caring for the children during the day).
These gatherings are held on the first Thursday of each month (except in school holidays) from 9.30 to 11 am at the Parish Centre, 271 Sandy Bay Road (the purple building). There is morning tea as well as fun and games for the children.
Spread the word!
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ClaireM wrote ... on Fri Aug 01 2008 - 1:10 PM
Wanted to rent. Pensioner (parishioner) seeks unfurnished, self-contained flat in Sandy Bay. Phone parish office for contact details. |
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The parish takes in the beautiful Hobart suburbs of Sandy Bay, Lower Sandy Bay, Taroona, Dynnyrne, Battery Point and Mt Nelson.
The parish was founded in 1934 and the first parish priest was Archdeacon T.J. O'Donnell (pictured in the Photo Gallery).
There are three Mass centres in the parish. The principal church is Holy Spirit at the corner of Duke Street and Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay. The Taroona church is St Pius X on the Channel Highway (just past Bus Stop 36). The chapel at St Canice is at the top of St Canice Avenue.
Mass Centres
Holy Spirit Church, 257 Sandy Bay Road (cnr Duke Street), Sandy Bay
St Pius X Church, 10 Channel Highway, Taroona
St Canice Church, St Canice Avenue, Sandy Bay
Mass Times
Holy Spirit, Sandy Bay: Saturday 6.00 pm Vigil, Sunday 10 am and 5.15 pm
St Pius X, Taroona: Sunday 8.45 am
St Canice: Monday to Saturday 8.00 am, First Sunday of the month 11.30 am Latin Mass
Mary's Grange Chapel: Friday 11.00 am
Parish Contact Details
Parish Priest: Fr Michael Tate
Presbytery, 275 Sandy Bay Rd (cnr Duke St), Sandy Bay.
Phone (03) 6224 3797
Parish Secretary: Claire Manthorpe
Parish Office: Parish Centre, 271 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay.
Phone (03) 6224 1423. Fax (03) 6224 0216
email cposb@bigpond.net.au
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 1 pm
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