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Date: Sunday, 09 June 2024 at 5.30pm
Location: St John's Regional College - Stadium
Address: 5/11 Caroline St, Dandenong VIC 3175
St Thomas Syro-Malabar Parish Melbourne South-East belongs to Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle of Melbourne and has migrants predominantly from Kerala, India. There are around 980 families registered in our parish and it incorporates around 3,700 members. Majority of our community members work in the health sector.
As part of the church construction fundraising, we are organising “Alphons Musical Live Band (Oscar selected music director from India) on Sunday 9 June 2024 at 6.00pm at St John's Regional College Stadium 5/11 Caroline St, Dandenong VIC 3175.
This Musical Night will be a live band performance by Alphons Joseph & his team. Alphons Joseph is a renowned Indian music director, stage performer, music educator and playback singer.
In April 2018, Fr Fredy Eluvathingal was appointed as the second vicar of the parish, bringing with him a deep commitment to spiritual growth and community development. Under his leadership, the parish flourished both spiritually and physically, fostering a strong sense of faith and unity among its members.
A significant milestone in the parish’s history took place on 23 September 2022, when the foundation stone for a new church was laid at 525-531 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Dandenong South. This marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter, reflecting the growing needs of the congregation and the vision for an expanded place of worship.
To further strengthen the faith community, the parish established prayer wards across 24 units, providing a structured network for communal prayer and fellowship. Additionally, weekly Holy Qurbana was conducted at various local centres, ensuring that parishioners had regular opportunities to participate in the sacred liturgy and deepen their spiritual lives.
Fr Fredy’s dedication and leadership were instrumental in the parish’s development during his tenure. After five years of devoted service, he was transferred back to Kerala on 31 May 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, growth, and community spirit.
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