Catholic Parish of Sacred Heart and
St Columba
This is your community in faith and support, serving St Kilda and Elwood communities for over 100 years.
Welcome
Here is the place to catch up on the latest happenings and news around the Parish, share your views or get involved with us in supporting the local community.
No matter if you’re a visitor, or live in the local area you are always welcome to join in with any of our services or activities
Our Parish
Our Story
Sacred Heart Church in St Kilda west was dedicated on 7th December 1884 with construction completed in 1922.
In 1914 the land where St Columba’s school and church now stand in Elwood was purchased. The school was built and opened first in 1918 and the church completed and opened in 1929.
Our School
In 1914 the Parish of Sacred Heart, West St Kilda, purchased the site where the school and church now stand and raised the funds to build the first two brick classrooms on
the site.
In April 1918 the School was opened and was run under the guidance of the Presentation Sisters with Mother Anthony Patterson as the first principal.
Our Mission
In 1982, Parish Priest Father Ernie Smith opened his door and shared a meal with a man who was hungry and experiencing homelessness.
It was this first act of generosity which led to the formation of Sacred Heart Mission to provide the basic necessities of life to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in the local community.
Service Times
Sacred Heart Church
83 Grey St, St Kilda West
Tuesday
2.00pm Mass for the sick or elderly (all welcome) Alternating between Sacred Heart Hostel, 101 Grey St St.Kilda & Avonsleigh, 41-43 Robe St St.Kilda
Thursday
11.00am Mass
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Sundays
11.00am Mass
Service Times
St Columba Church
Cnr Glenhuntly & Normandy Rds, Elwood
Friday
9am Mass – in Parish House 2 Normandy Road, Elwood
First Friday of March, June, September & December – 11am Healing & Anointing Mass, followed by light lunch (no 9am Mass)
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Saturday
6.00pm Vigil Mass
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Sunday
9.00am Mass
