St Mary’s Catholic Parish – Bairnsdale
Weekend mass: Every Saturday 6pm and Sunday 9.30am.
Weekday mass: Monday to Friday 9.10am. (Thursday’s service at St Mary’s Primary School during school terms).
Contact Patricia Walsh: 5152 4720.
St Patrick’s – Paynesville
Every Sunday 8am.
St Canice’s – Lindenow
Every Sunday at 11am.
Sacred Heart – Swifts Creek
Fourth Saturday every month at 6.30pm.
Immaculate Conception – Omeo
Fourth Sunday every month at 9am
St Francis of Assisi – Benambra
Fourth Sunday every month at 11am.
St Dymphna’s, Buchan
Third Saturday each month 9am.
St Colman’s – Orbost
Weekend mass: Sunday 11am.
Weekday mass: Wednesday 9.30am.
St Peter Cooperating Church – Mallacoota
Second Sunday each month 3 pm.
Reconciliation times: Bairnsdale, Fridays after 9.10am mass until 10.30am. Country churches, before mass.
Other information: Enquiries about the Catholic way of life, contact the Parish centre (5152 2942).
We welcome you to St Mary’s Parish. If you have been away from regular mass attendance and would like to learn more about our faith community and today’s Catholic church, please contact Patricia Walsh (5152 4720) or Sandra Tilley on smtilleyofs@bigpond.com.
St Brendan’s Catholic Parish – Lakes Entrance
Weekend mass: Every Sunday 9am and first, third, fourth and fifth Saturday 9.30am.
Weekday mass: Tuesday and Friday 9.30 am.
St Joseph’s Swan Reach
First, third and fifth Saturday each month at 5pm.
Kalimna Nursing Home
First Thursday each month.
Opal Nursing Home
First Friday each month.
For further information, contact the Parish (5155 1292).
The Salvation Army
62 Goold Street, Bairnsdale.
Sundays: Prayer meeting 9.20am; worship service 10am.
We offer a wide range of programs, groups and activities during the week for children, youth, women and men (during school terms).
Please call ministers (5152 4201) for more information.
Bruthen Anglican
Parish services: St Matthew’s Bruthen – 9.30am (every Sunday) at 7 Church Street.
St Columb’s, Swan Reach – 11am, every second and fourth Sunday of the month.
St Mary’s, Buchan – 2.30pm, every first Sunday of the month.
For further enquiries, ring 5157 5463 or Rev Brian Norris on 0418 633 446.
Uniting Church
Bairnsdale Church corner of Great Alpine Road and Lanes Road, Lucknow.
Bairnsdale: Sunday, 9.30am. Second Sunday: 5pm.
Prayer meeting – Thursday: noon.
Ecumenical meditation – Thursday: 7pm.
Messy Church – third Sunday: 4.30pm.
Paynesville: 2nd and 4th Sunday, 11am. Paynesville Uniting Church: Corner King
Street and Langford Parade, Paynesville.
Further information: Church office 5152 2327.
Seventh-day Adventist
Services every Saturday (Sabbath): 455 Princes Highway, Lucknow (next to the Archery/Mini-Golf Park): Church Service: 10am-noon, includes craft and activity for children.
Speaker: Pr Rian van Deventer.
Bible Reading/Sharing Time: 10.30am each Thursday, If you would like to share with others, grow in your understanding of Christianity and encourage new believers, please come along to the study each Thursday in the church foyer. All Welcome.
For more information contact Pr. Rian 0436 105 124. Visitors welcome to attend services and other community activities.
Pastoral help: Pr. Rian van Deventer 0436 105 124
Baptist
Loving Jesus and showing his love to others.
Bairnsdale Baptist Church, 134 Princess Highway, Lucknow, is a multi generational church that seeks to encourage each other in our relationship with God.
Sunday: 10am Worship. All are warmly invited to attend.
During school terms:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10am – 12 midday, Busy Bees Playgroup.
Friday: 10 – noon, first Friday Fellowship for seniors.
Friday: 3.30-5pm, Kids Club years prep-6
Friday: 6-9pm, Youth Group for years 7-12
For more information visit www.bairnsdalebaptist.org.au
Church of Christ
Services at 21 Morgan Street, Bairnsdale.
Sunday: 9.30am Singing; 10am adult and children’s Bible classes; 10.45am worship.
Wednesday: 7.30pm weekly group home study.
Contact: 0490 512 274 or www.simplybible.com or churchofchristbairnsdale@gmail.com.
Bairnsdale Church of Christ will have visiting preachers from Melbourne presenting a series of studies in the book of Colossians each Sunday during October and November. These tudies will be during worship commencing at 11am.
Everyone is invited ti attend and join through a series of studies and share fellowship as we worship together.
Call 0490 512 274 if you would like more information, otherwise feel free to drop in and study during this series, or you are welcome to visit at any other time.
Presbyterian
Regular services:
Sunday mornings: 10am – an informal service teaching eternal truths from the Word of God, with practical application for everyday life.
Current message series: “”Gospel of John: Written that you might believe” – Seeing how everything Jesus said and did identify Him as the saviour we all need. Youth ministry also.
During the week: prayer meeting and home groups (evening and daytime) that meet to build belonging, connect with God, know Him better and put faith into practice. Also once per term: ‘Can I Believe’ and ‘Hope Explored’ – Discussion sessions for people thinking about life’s big questions.
Pastor: Gary Stephens. Phone: 0481 473 300. Online: bairnsdalechurch.org.au. Email: info@bairnsdalechurch.org.au. Address: 159 Nicholson St. Bairnsdale.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Meetings at 5 Robb Street, Bairnsdale. Sunday: Sacrament meeting starts at 10am.
Please contact 0404 361 935 for more meeting details and information.
Anglican Parish of Bairnsdale St John’s Church
Corner of Francis and Service streets. We welcome you to join us as we celebrate the love of God to all people.
Sunday Services: 9.15am Anglican Prayer Book Holy Communion service, stay for morning tea and coffee afterwards.
Wednesday 10am Holy Communion service. We welcome enquiries about baptism, confirmation and marriage. Minister, Reverend Paul Woodcock.
For information call 51523133. Office hours Monday to Friday 9am to noon.
Riviera Christian Centre
Riviera cc invites you to spend your Sunday with us!
Services are online an in person at 10am.
Riviera cc will commence 5.30pm service on February 13.
Riviera cc would love you to be part of the unique church experience! The details of how you can attend our services are on the website – www.rivieracc.org.au.
Revive youth is for high school students and happens each Friday night from 6.30pm-9pm. This is a great community of amazing young people going after all that God has for them and their future. With games, food and friends it’s the place to be this Friday night. Check it on social media at revive yth.
Keep up to date with the latest from the church by visiting the website – www.rivieracc.org.au – or find Riviera cc on social media.
Otherwise you can contact the office on 5152 5933.
Join this Sunday! Address: 103 Bairnsdale- Dargo Rd, Bairnsdale.
Lutheran Church
Worship services are normally held at 1.15pm on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at the Baptist Church Centre, 134 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale.
Please note that changes to these arrangements may occur; allowing us to either celebrate special occasions or alternatively due to unforeseen circumstances.
Visitors are most welcome and are advised to contact Pastor Tony Castle (0401 561 349) to confirm times and location.
Anglican Church Paynesville St Peter’s by the Lake
The church is located at 35 Newlands Drive, Paynesville.
Services: Sunday – Eucharist 9.30am; Tuesday – Eucharist, 9.30am.
On Friday at 10.30am, meet for coffee and friendship at Cafe 3880. At 4pm on Friday the meditation group meet in the church. All are welcome at any of our services and activities.
Our quiet garden is available for reflection.
Bible Truth Baptist Church
Meeting at 223 Main Street, Bairnsdale (new venue), entrance via the rear of the building.
Sunday worship service, 10am. Visitors welcome.
For more information, contact Pastor Peter Popovic (0424 379 825).
Johnsonville Uniting Church.
Services held on the first and third Sundays of the month. Pacific Islands Ministry outreach. Visitors please phone Peter Flahive 0418 517 900 for more information.
Living Waters Community Church
Corner Paynesville Road and Vaughan Street, Paynesville. Services at 10am each Sunday.
Phone 0458 947 491 livingwaterschurch3880@gmail.com
Paynesville and Raymond Island Christian Fellowship
Serious Bible study on The Gospel of John, also study of John Bunyan’s
The Pilgrim’s Progress, along with good prayerful fellowship and hymnody.
For more details call Dr. Barry Horner at 0421 144 342 barryehorner1@gmail.com
The Anglican Abbey on Raymond Island
The Anglican Abbey of St Barnabas on Raymond Island offers a Eucharist in the chapel every Wednesday at 11am. All are welcome. For further information call Anna on 5156 6580.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Bairnsdale Quaker Worshipping Group meets on the third Sunday of each month, gathering at 11.30am, silent worship beginning at noon.
A shared lunch follows at 1.15pm and a discussion on various topics. This year we have been looking at the Quaker Testimonies: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Sustainability.
For more information on Quakers visit the websites for Quakers Australia or Quakers Victoria. For information on the Bairnsdale meeting contact Heather Stuart on 0410 660 254.
Eckankar – The Path of Spiritual Freedom
God is love, we exist because God loves us.
Is life a random walk?
Eckankar – ancient wisdom for today. Prove it for yourself. Understand who you really are.
You are invited to join us as we discuss our purpose in coming into this lifetime.
Second Wednesday every month, 2pm at Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House.
Contact Joan – 0430 041 415.
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