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  • Contacts

    Parish Office: 9764 4058

    Reg Emons: 9790 5616

    Lyn Emons: 0401 498 806

    Email: rlemons1@bigpond.com

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  • BECOME 
    A SPONSOR 
    OR JOIN 
    THE RCIA TEAM

    If you would like to be a sponsor 
    of a RCIA candidate or join the RCIA Team, please contact the parish office.

    We ask parishioners to please pray for the RCIA Enquirers,
    Sponsors and Team.

  •  

  • RCIA

    Congratulations Sze and Rubeshan (either side of Archbishop Comensoli) who seek Baptism at St Simon’s at Easter together with their sponsors, Fr. Samuel and Membersof the our RCIA team. “6th March 2022”



    Congratulations and welcome to those who received sacraments at Easter this year 2022: Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Full of Communion into the Catholic Faith.

    “We welcome Rubeshan Jeevaraja, Sze Sze Elena Wang and Julie Ashma and pray for you may God continue to bless you and your journey.”

  • New Catholics at St. Simon's Parish

    Are you or a friend interested in becoming a Catholic?
    The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults began with an information night.

    RCIA is for: Adults who are not baptised. Adults baptised in another Christian church. 
    Non-practising Catholics wishing to renew their faith.

    Phone the Parish office on 9764 4058 or Reg on 9790 5616

    “Come and see.” All parties must have proof of vaccination.

  • Video Link

    Presented by Judy Schmidt and filmed by Corey Payton

  • BECOMING A CATHOLIC - RCIA
    RCIA means the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    • Have you been feeling a nudge in your heart to deepen your relationship with God?

    • Are you searching for meaning in your life?

    • Do you feel restless, without direction?

    • Are you looking to join a Faith Community?

    • Do you want to know more about the Catholic Faith?

    • Are you a Catholic who has not been confirmed or received first communion?


    If you answered "YES" to any of these questions,
    RCIA may be the answer you are seeking.

    Call the Parish Office on 9764 4058

  • THE RCIA PROCESS

    RCIA is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.

    The goal of the process is "full communion" which means "full active participation" in the Eucharist and in the whole life of the Catholic faith community.

    RCIA helps adults to grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings, get acquainted with people in the community and involved in service within the community.

    ALREADY BAPTISED?
    Many persons who want to join the Catholic Church have already been baptised in another Christian Church.They attend the sessions but do not need to be baptised again?

    FIRST STEP - A PERIOD OF ENQUIRY
    The RCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment and formation. Those who join the process are encouraged to proceed at their own pace, but, on average, the journey takes about 8-12 months of weekly or fortnightly sessions.


    If the candidate wishes,this leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism (if required), Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter with an ongoing attendance at Sunday Mass and observance of Catholic teachings and practices.

    WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED?
    Besides the RCIA Team, the entire community who participate in the Sunday Eucharist has a role to play through prayer and welcome. Overseeing it all is our Parish Priest, Fr Kevin Dillon.

    WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
    The Sponsors are Catholics, known to you or appointed by St Simon's, and they walk with you on your faith journey. They are there to help, support and encourage you and to provide a tangible link between you and the community. They are companions on your journey.
  • INQUIRY MEETINGS

    RCIA IS FOR: Adults who are not baptised, Adults baptised in another Christian church and non-practising Catholics wishing to renew faith. 

    SESSION TIMES
    7:45pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays via Zoom

    RCIA TEAM
    Fr Kevin Dillon - Parish Priest
    Reg Emons
    Janine Fryer
    Philip Mawdsley
    Jacqui O'Connor

    Team members are volunteers who are practising Catholics. They bring their gifts, talents and life experiences to the sessions after having done a training course.

    The RCIA Program follows the  Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults approved by the Catholic Congregation for Divine Worship in 1987.

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      • Patron Saint - St Simon the Apostle
      • COVID-19 Restriction
      • Safeguarding
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      • Parish Council
      • Finance Team
      • Working with Children
      • Positions Vacant
      • St Simon's Primary School
      • Nazareth College
  • Liturgy
      • Mass Videos 2022
      • Mass Videos 2021
      • Mass Videos 2020
      • Funerals
      • Homilies
      • Children's Liturgy
      • Light a Candle
      • Baptisms
      • Weddings
  • Faith
      • Becoming a Catholic - RCIA
      • Sacraments
      • After School RE
      • Faith Development
      • Plenary Council
      • Q & A
      • Does God Exist
      • Understand the Mass - the Summit of our Christian Faith
      • Eucharist - is Jesus Christ really present
      • Catholicism - The Series
  • Ministries
      • Youth Groups
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Memorial & Anniversaries
      • St Vincent de Paul helpline
      • Share the Care
      • Pastoral Care Team
      • Garden Group
  • Giving
  • Events & News
  • Venue Hire
  • Fete
  • Cinema

St Simon the Apostle Catholic Church

2 Taylor's Lane, Rowville VIC 3178
Contact Us: (03) 9764 4058   |  office@stsimonsparish.com.au

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm

NOTE: During COVID-19 Restrictions, if you can, please contact us by email
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