OUR PARISH ASPIRATION
In the Spirit of St Therese we aspire to be a hospitable and compassionate community with a contemplative heart
OUR PARISH VISION
Enlivened by the Spirit:
We treasure our traditions, We hope and trust in God’s dream for us
We carry God’s love in service to all.
OUR PURPOSE
To witness to the Good News in Essendon by fostering the spiritual growth of our members through:
Prayers & worship
Service & Outreach
Education & faith formation
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
are the Gospel values of Jesus Christ
For more than ninety years the focus of our parish community has been relationships and service.
Our rich parish tapestry is created through our shared gifts and ministries, prayer and worship and networks of formal and casual interaction.
We value and welcome the talents, creativity, hospitality and experience of our parishioners and we look forward to your contribution and participation in your own ‘little way’ with us here at St Therese’s Essendon.
Our Parishes are committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country of the land on which our churches stand and recognize their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and to Elders past, present and emerging.