Mandatory use of the Victorian Government QR Codes 
and masks must be worn indoors (unless medical exemption applies). 

UPDATE: # 35 

Liturgical Guidelines

The restrictions in place are compulsory. The Chief Health Officer of Victoria has issued
a lawful direction as part of the current State of Emergency.

Under no circumstances should anyone awaiting a COVID-19 test verification, including Clergy (even without presenting symptoms) attend a church or parish setting until
a diagnosis is confirmed. Additionally, under no circumstances should anyone attend who is closely connected to people who are awaiting test results or who have tested positive.

If you are planning a wedding to be held at St Simon's and would like Fr Kevin Dillon to preside you will need to contact him as soon as you have a date by ringing the Parish Office on 9764 4058. The weeks and months ahead can be both exciting and demanding and the parish wishes you all the very best as you prepare for this monumental step
in your journey of life.

To assist you as you prepare for your wedding day you  will be required to meet
with Fr Kevin on several occasions for the completion of necessary paperwork and the
planning of your wedding mass or service. In 99 percent of cases couples are expected 
to undertake an appropriate marriage preparation program and this will be discussed
at your first meeting.

At this first meeting you will complete the necessary government and church papers
and to assist in this you both need to bring copies of your birth certificates and baptism certificates.  If either of you has been baptised at St Simon's simply advise Fr Kevin
and the office will research the Register. If one of you is not a Catholic but has been baptised in another Christian church we still need to sight your baptism certificate.    
At the first meeting Fr Kevin will provide you with some leaflets about appropriate
marriage preparation courses and after the completion of your course you will then
meet on two further occasions concerning your wedding mass or service.

Ideally this is should be done 6-8 weeks out from your wedding day as it will leave
you free to deal with all the last minute issues.
 

Foccus Marriage Preparation Program 

Sessions are led by Gisella Koroknai and Jacqui Giuliano. For more details,
please contact the Parish Office on 9764 4058 or email office@stsimonsparish.com.au.