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Youth
Chloe Bersamina
Don Bosco Summer Camp 2026

After lots of preparation, prayer, and dedication by our Salesian brothers and Animators – we are happy to share everything we have been up to at our very first DON BOSCO SUMMER CAMP! Our four-day camp consisted of four key themes: LOOK, LISTEN, CHOOSE, and ACT – all inspired by

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Mamma Margherita Fellowship
Valerie Cooper
Talk on India

Thursday 13th August was another HOT day 36°! Our Mamma Margherita Fellowship meeting was held as usual in the Church Hall at 2pm . One of our regular members, Maralyn Wong, gave a very interesting talk on her travels in Southern India with some great photos. Thank you Maralyn! Coffee/tea and cakes were

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Cricket
Martin Wood
2026 Season Review

The OLSD Cricket Team has been playing matches against other local churches, pubs and businesses for well over 30 years and has involved many parishioners, family members and friends. We have always seen cricket as a form of outreach, for example it has been a great opportunity for  non-Catholic partners

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Youth
Chloe Bersamina
@OLSD4YOUTH Instagram Launched

After months of planning, prayer, and preparation, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Instagram account, @OLSD4YOUTH! The account has been created as a new way of engaging with the young people of our parish. Through social media, we hope to build stronger connections, share the life

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Youth
Chloe Bersamina
Youth Faith Formation – ‘Love & Generosity’

On the 17th June 2026, our Salesian brothers and animator team hosted another youth formation session for school years 11-13.  Inspired by Mother Teresa’s quote, “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving,” our young people, led by Br. Andre, reflected on how true

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Social
Jo Wood
Sizzling Summer BBQ

Our annual Summer BBQ took place in the parish garden on Sunday 12th July 2026.  Blessed by warm sunshine, everyone was able to enjoy a happy community event with relaxed conversation, delicious food in the garden and table tennis and other games in the Hall.  Over 100 people attended, making

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