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Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale
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St Peter's Toorak
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Funerals
Funeral arrangements are usually made by contacting the Parish Office and Parish Priest.
Please call Madeline Dimasi on (03) 9068 8600 or Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Funerals are celebrated only according to the rites of the Catholic Church.
Funerals can be celebrated in either of our two Churches: St Peter's Toorak and Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale.
A list of frequently asked questions has been compiled for families wishing to organise a Funeral in our Partnered Parishes.
Who can celebrate a Funeral for us?
Any Catholic Priest or Deacon who enjoys the faculties of the Archdiocese may celebrate.
If you wish to have a different Celebrant, other than the Parish Priest Fr Dean Mathieson, please include his name and contact details in the Enquiry Form below.
Flowers
Flowers must be arranged by the Church Florist, Leigh Clark from Florian Florist. Leigh is contactable on 9827 2025 or 0412 147 237 or email lThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Leigh is obliged to ensure that the placement of flowers and choice of colours is in accordance with the needs of the Liturgy. You also agree that you will not interfere with any of the art and environment that may be in the Church during the various liturgical celebrations of the year. Leigh's fee and payment are to be discussed directly with him.
For information about the flower arrangements already in the Church, please contact Madeline Dimasi, aThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Music
All matters regarding music must be discussed and approved by our Director of Music/Organist is Conrad Helfrich. Conrad is contactable on 0418 392 997 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Conrad will help you with the choice of music. Conrad’s fee and payment are to be discussed directly with him.
Secular songs, pre-recorded music, portable keyboards or acoustic guitars are not permitted in our churches. The Church is equipped with one of the finest organs in Melbourne.
(Click here to read about our historical organ)
Booking Time
St Peter's Toorak and Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale are available for funerals on most days during the year.
Please note:
- Funerals are not celebrated on Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation: Christmas (24 & 25 December) and the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Vrgin Mary (15 August), Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
- Funerals can be organised for times after Parish Masses during the week.
Requiem Mass or Service
A Requiem Mass or Service is the official liturgy of the Church and must be in accord with The Order of Christian Funerals approved for use in Australia (1985). Therefore, readings must be scriptural. It is normally expected that the family of the deceased will print an order of service booklet to encourage mourners to participate in the service.
Your celebrant will assist you in choosing the right liturgy.
If Fr Dean is your celebrant, he will assist you with a funeral booklet template at your first meeting. Otherwise, this can be done through the funeral director of your choice.
Booking
A donation of $300 for the Church goes towards the restoration, maintenance of the church building, the use of the Church and church grounds for 1.5 hours.
- A separate offering of $300 is payable to Fr Dean if he is your celebrant.
- Flowers and the Organist are a separate cost, as detailed in the “Flowers” and “Music” section.
- St Peter's Church can accommodate 220 people, comfortably seated in the Nave of the Church.
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church can accommodate 260 people, comfortably seated in the Nave of the Church. However, there is no accessible facilities at this Church.
How do we prepare the funeral booklet (Order of Service)?
The celebrant will assist you in preparing the liturgy and will be able to provide you with books for guidance. A draft of the booklet (Order of Service) will need to be submitted to the Parish Office for approval prior to printing. Printing of the booklet is the family's responsibility.
Our Copyright licence must be quoted together with acknowledgement for all hymns used in the booklet. Please contact Madeline Dimasi, 03 9068 8600 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Information for your Photographer / Videographer
If you are hiring a professional video camera operator to live-stream the liturgy, please advise the celebrant prior to the day.
Please note that artificial lighting/flash photography/flood lighting is not permitted, and they should not enter the Sanctuary during the Liturgy.
Parking
There is no parking on the grounds of St Peter's, Toorak. St Peter's forecourt is to be used ONLY by the Funeral vehicles only. Parking is also available on Toorak Road and surrounding streets, but please take note of signed traffic restrictions.
Parking at Our Lady of Lourdes Armadale is limited. Onsite parking at the front is ONLY available to Funeral vehicles only. Street parking is available but please take note of signed traffic restrictions.
Memorial Garden
This garden was established in 2006 for the interment of ashes of deceased Parishioners of the Parish of St Peter's Toorak and Our Lady of Lourdes, Armadale.
The garden is situated in the grassed area in front of the statue of Saint Peter at the front of the Church and surrounded by borders of shrubs on the western, southern (street) and eastern sides. The marble plinth is incised "St Peter’s Memorial Garden".
The Memorial Book in the church records the names and dates of death of those interred in the garden and Mass is celebrated for them each year during the month of November.
If you are a Parishioner, and wish to avail yourself of a plot in the Memorial Garden, you are asked to contact Madeline Dimasi on (03) 9068 8600 or Contact the Parish Office for more information.
Confirmation
Confirmation completes initiation into the Catholic Church. This sacrament is usually administered to children at the age of about twelve (from Garde 6 onwards), by a Bishop of the Diocese.
The Rite of Confirmation is twofold. The bishop and the concelebrating priests lay hands on the candidate and invokes the Holy Spirit. The anointing with Chrism and the words that accompany clearly express the effects of the giving of the Holy Spirit.
Signed with the perfumed oil of Chrism, the baptised person receives the indelible character, and is sealed with the Holy Spirit, which brings them more closely to Christ and gives them the grace to spread the good news of Jesus among people.
“Those who have been baptised continue on the path of Christian initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation. In this way, they receive the Holy Spirit, conforming them more perfectly to Christ and strengthening them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his body in faith and love.” (Rite of Confirmation, nn. 1-2)
Confirmation is available to Catholic students from Year 6 onwards, who are Parishioners. This year the parish program is open to families from Armadale, Prahran, Toorak, St Kilda East and Balaclava.
Please Contact Delisa Gonsalves on (03) 9068 8602 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information, or please fill in the enquiry form below.
Please Note: We are currently taking Enrolments for 2025, please contact contact Delisa Gonsalves (details above). Enrolments close on Monday 11 August 2025.
Please complete our contact form below
Holy Communion
The Sacrament of Eucharist is the heart of our Christian faith. It brings together the Christian community, gives it identity and prepares the community for mission. This sacrament nourishes and strengthens us and makes us ‘Church and Body of Christ for the world.’
Children are invited to prepare for their First Holy Communion at about eight years of age (from Grade 3 onwards). It is the choice of the parents as to when they think their child is ready to receive the sacrament. For a child to be ready, they must be familiar with the religious rituals of the Church.
This means they must have some understanding as to why we celebrate the Eucharist, what it means to receive Holy Communion and why they have a desire to participate in this experience.
Preparation, readiness and understanding among children will vary. Canon Law states that “sufficient knowledge and preparation so as to understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity”.
In light of this (and in the spirit of the interpretation of Canon Law), children with an intellectual disability, who are supported by the faith of their families or the faith community, should not be arbitrarily denied the sacraments.
For children not attending Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, instruction classes are arranged after school in the 8 weeks before the Sacrament.
Candidates need to be Baptised Roman Catholics and be in Year 3 or above.
Please Contact Delisa Gonsalves on (03) 9068 8602 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information, or complete the Enquiry Form below.
Please Note:
Children who haven't made their First Reconciliation, will be unable to enrol in First Holy Communion classes.
Enrolments are now CLOSED for 2025.
Please complete our contact form below, if you would like further details about the Sacramental Preparation Program.
Reconciliation
Sacrament of First Reconciliation Preparation Program
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also sometimes referred to as Confession or Penance) is a sacrament of forgiveness, compassion and healing. Children will normally receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time a little while before they receive their First Holy Communion.
This sacrament reaffirms that God loves us before we even recognise that we need to be forgiven. The love of God for us is expressed in mercy, compassion and forgiveness. The Sacrament now focuses more clearly on the relational nature and reminds us that as individuals and as community we stand in need of God’s forgiveness and healing love, in all our relationships, with ourselves, God and others.
We can identify areas where we are not living out our calling as members of the Christian community. We need to express our sorrow and call on the Holy Spirit for encouragement and support on our journey. The Sacrament of Penance restores our relationship with God, self and others.
For children not attending Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, preparation classes are arranged after school in the 7 weeks before the reception of the Sacrament.
Candidates need to be Baptised Roman Catholics and in Year 3 or above.
Please Contact Delisa Gonsalves on (03) 9068 8602 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information, or fill out the enquiry form below.
Please Note: Enrolments are now CLOSED for 2025.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance/Confession will take place:
Tuesday
5:30pm at St Peter's (before 6:30pm Mass)
Friday
10:45am at St Peter's (before 11:30am Mass)
Saturday
5:15pm at St Peter's (before 6:00pm Vigil Mass)
Please complete our contact form below, if you would like further details about the Sacramental Preparation Program.
Parish Activities
Cuppa after Mass
St Peter's Toorak, hold Morning Tea on the
FIRST Sunday of the Month in the Parish Centre (The Leonard Room), after 9:30am Sunday Mass.
The next Morning Tea will be on Sunday 6 April 2025.
If you would like to help, please contact Delisa at the Parish Office on 03 9068 8600 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pizza Night at St Peter's Toorak
St Peter's Toorak, hold a Pizza Night on the THIRD Saturday of the Month in the Parish Centre (the Leonard Room), after 6:00pm Saturday Mass.The next Pizza Night will be on Saturday 17 May 2025.
If you would like to attend, it would be helpful, to RSVP to the Parish Office via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 03 9068 8600.
If you would like to help, please contact Delisa at the Parish Office on 03 9068 8600 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Exercise Classes at St Peter's Parish Centre
- Every Thursday at 10.30am - $5 per person, payable on the day.
- The class is led by an experienced personal trainer.
- Numbers are limited, so please register early.
Recitation of the Rosary
Recommences after Lent
Stations of the Cross
St Peter's Toorak:
The Stations of the Cross is every Friday from 10:45am, during Lent, prior to the 11:30am Mass.
(Starting Friday 7 March and concludes on Good Friday - Friday 18 April 2025)
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St Peter's Toorak: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm, prior to the 6:30pm Evening Mass (Unless advised)
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Prayers for Christian Unity
Members of the Toorak Churches (St Peter's Catholic Church, St John's Anglican Church, Toorak Uniting Church and the Swedish Church) hold prayers for the visible unity of Christians in each month on the last Thursday from February to November. These services commence at 10:00am and last about half an hour, follwed by refreshments and a chat. This is an ecumenical service open to all!
Please Note:
Prayers of Christian Unity will be held on Thursday 27 February 2025, 10:00am at St John's Anglican Church (86 Clendon Road, Toorak), followed by light refreshments.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. In the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority.
We too acknowledge that children, young people and adults at risk may require additional safeguards to promote their participation, wellbeing and safety.
Clergy, employees and volunteers are committed to upholding the right to safety of all persons, and participating in a creating a culture of safety supported by policies, practices and procedures that strive to prevent abuse in the first instance and to respond appropriately and effectively if abuse does occur. Across the Archdiocese, we respect the human dignity of each person and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming Church that enables its people to grow and develop in their faith freely and in a caring and supportive environment.
'The effective protection of minors and a commitment to ensure their human and spiritual development, in keeping with the dignity of the human person, are integral parts of the Gospel message that the Church and all members of the faithful are called to spread throughout the world.' - Pope Francis
Please Note: Any one who wants to Volunteer or who would like to Volunteer for the Partnered Parishes of Armadale and Toorak, will need to complete and submit:
- a signed copy of the Parish's Code of Conduct
- a completed pdf Volunteer Ministry Application Form (331 KB)
All Parish Volunteers will also need to have an updated WWCC Card that has been registered to:
- Organisation Name: Partnered Parishes of Armadale and Toorak.
- Organisation's Address: 583 Toorak Road, Toorak, VIC, 3142
- Organisation's Telephone Number: (03) 9068 8600
- Organisation's Occupation Type: 64 - Religious Organisation
Resources
- Commission of Children and Young People
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/ - Australian Catholic Professional Standards Limited
https://www.acsltd.org.au/ - Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: Professional Standards Unit
https://melbournecatholic.org/safeguarding
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to supporting clergy, employees and volunteers to develop the skills and knowledge to promote the safety of children and young people and uphold their responsibilities in relation to the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
Documents for Download
- pdf Volunteer Ministry Application Form (331 KB)
- pdf STP & OLOL Safeguarding Policy (1.85 MB)
- pdf Protecting God’s Children - Parent Resource (4.74 MB)
- pdf Integrity in the Service of the Church (506 KB)
- pdf ACBC - Guide to Social Media for Parishes (1.07 MB)
- Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Privacy Policy
- Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Record Keeping Policy
Please Contact the Parish Office on (03) 9068 8600 for more information or email Delisa Gonsalves at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Food Safety
DoFoodSafely is a free, non-accredited, online learning program provided by the Department of Health Victoria and proudly supported by Queensland Health, South Australia Health and Tasmania Health.
DoFoodSafely is designed to enable you to understand how to safely work with, and handle, food in commercial settings.
By reading through the information in the seven topics below, you will be ready to undertake the assessment quiz and gain your DoFoodSafely Certificate of Completion – a certificate that is well-respected by the food industry across Australia.
Worshipping
8/10/2021 - Father to decide if we leave this tab in. We could include, online Rosary, Prayer Group? Zoom Cuppa?
Toorak Op Shop
The Toorak Op Shop is a treasure trove of designer labels at amazingly low prices. The professional presentation of the merchandise, high levels of quality control (‘we only put the best on display’) ensures the Op Shop’s reputation as Melbourne’s best.
Visit us at 1A Carters Ave, Toorak to discover our vast array of merchandise and collectibles, including fashion, accessories, shoes, jewellery, watches, linen, china, books and much, much more.
The Op Shop is run by a team of dedicated volunteers, with proceeds being distributed each year to over 25 charities nominated by the Toorak Ecumenical Churches.
Open Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 4pm.
Phone: (03) 9827 3172
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Follow the Toorak Op Shop on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/toorakopshop
Or visit our new Website:
https://www.toorakopshop.com.au/