Our Programs
Parish Pastoral Planning Group
The Parish Pastoral Planning Group (PPPG) generally meet every month with possibly extraordinary meetings when needed. Interested and committed parishioners who are interested in the greater needs of the parish are invited to attend these pastoral planning meetings. Agenda items must be submitted either via email or in writing c/- parish office one (1) week prior to the meeting. Member of the group are: Chairperson: Tony Perez, Secretary: Lee Calma, Members: Maria Paiva, Rejimon Abraham, Peter Fitzsimons, Imelita Lemalu, Neil Daly.
Gathers
Every second Tuesday
of every month
Location
Parish Office
258 Clayton Road, Clayton
Finance Committee
The committee meet generally every two months and they advise the parish priest or administrator on all financial matters and concerns. Members are appointed by the parish priest or administrator. Currently the members are: To be advised.
Finance Committee members must hold a current Working with Children Check and a Police Check.
Gathers
To be Advised
Location
Parish Office
258 Clayton Road, Clayton
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an international Catholic lay organisation, which aims to collaborate in the Church's mission of evangelisation. Its members engage in the direct religious apostolate, especially towards those most remote from the Church's influence. In the spiritual formation of its members the Legion places much emphasis on the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ, on seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and on the performance of apostolic work in union with Mary.
Members place themselves at the service of Mary, and wish to help her in her mission as "Mother of the Church."
The Legion of Mary has as a high ideal the sanctification of its members. Through the carrying out of a regular work of mercy and attendance at the weekly meeting, members strive to grow in holiness. The founder of the Legion of Mary, Servant of God Frank Duff wrote a booklet called Can We Be Saints? when he was just 26 years old. As well he wrote most of the Legion Handbook which is one of the great spiritual classics of the 20th Century.
Gathers
Every Monday
6:00pm
Location
Parish Office
258 Clayton Road, Clayton
Knights of the Southern Cross
The Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross is a national organisation of Catholic laymen who operate with the support of the Australian Bishops. The Order is guided by the Catholic faith and the cardinal and chivalrous virtues of prudence, faith, justice, fortitude and temperance in all its charitable works. It strives to serve the wider community and support those in need.
Gathers
First Monday of every month
Evening
Location
Community Centre
258 Clayton Road, Clayton
Friendship group
Our unity in our Faith and as a parish community is shown through our care and concern for each other. The Friendship Group aspires to be recognised as a caring Catholic group by offering “a hand up” to people in need. It does this by respecting those with dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Gathers
Fortnightly on Thursday
10:30am
Location
Community Centre
258 Clayton Road, Clayton
Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society was founded by Frederic Ozanam in 1833 in France. The first conference started in Australia at Saint Francis, Melbourne in April 1854, since then, local conferences have been established in many suburbs and regional areas. Our conference at St Peter’s Clayton was founded in June 1957 after a call from our Parish Priest Father Frank Lombard. Since then our conference has helped the needy people of Clayton, and part of East Oakleigh. Our conference meets fortnightly from February to December. New members are always welcome, there is no membership fee.
If you are a practicing Catholic and may be interested in becoming a member, you can leave your phone number or home address with one of our members at the piety stall and our President will contact you.
The mission of Saint Vincent de Paul members is to live by the Gospel by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope, joy, and to shape a more just and compassionate society.
If you know of anybody who needs help tell them to phone head office on 1800 3053 30 (free call). To donate goods, call 1800 6213 49. Visit us on the web at www.vinnies.org.au.
Gathers
Fortnightly on Tuesdays
Location
Community Centre
258 Clayton Road, Clayton