What is a jubilee? Jubilee years are a time of newness. They have been celebrated throughout the history of the Church, but their roots go back to the Old Testament, when the Israelites were commanded to celebrate a jubilee every 50 years. Beginning with the blowing of a ram’s horn-the yobel, from which the word jubilee comes-on the Day of Atonement, it was meant to be a kind of ‘reset’ or ‘refresh’ for their relationship with God and with each other. Debts would be forgiven, misappropriated land returned, slaves freed, and the land given rest. It was a stark and dramatic reminder for the ancient Israelites that nothing was absolutely theirs-not even the Promised Land. The Israelites were to live as if everything was a grace and blessing from the God who brought them out of Egypt.

Building Bridges to Heaven
Empowered by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to helping others
We are a vibrant, welcoming, diverse and multicultural Roman Catholic Community in the South-Eastern in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, located in Springvale, Victoria. Our commitment is drawn from and inherent in the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.
Caring and Supportive
Welcome to our child safe Parish of St. Joseph's and St. Mark's Churches. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children, young people and adults at risk. We take our moral and legal obligations seriously and commit to zero tolerance of all forms of abuse.
Welcoming and Prayerful Community
We are a welcoming, prayerful community that expresses love for God and our neighbour by:
★ Celebrating a joyous and fruitful liturgy and sacraments.
★ Enhancing the spiritual development in all stages of lives.
★ Supporting the variety of needs in the community.
Celebrate the sacramental life of the church
We are disciples of Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God’s love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love through praise, sacraments, service, and community.
Celebrate the sacramental life of the church
We are disciples of Jesus
Loving God, Loving Others, Loving Life

