ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS PARISH

Geelong Victoria Australia

Home of St. Mary of the Angels Basilica

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St Mary's Derby Day Fete 2009—Wedding Package Auction

... Going, Going, Gone!

Package Term and Conditions

*Venue and Celebrant: For a wedding which can be celebrated at St Mary’s Basilica, all costs for the Basilica and the Priest/Celebrant are fully included. For weddings celebrated elsewhere, the Auction Package will include costs of venue and celebrant up to $400.00.

*Cars: Two Chevrolet Impalas available with driver for up to five hours on the wedding day.

*Wedding Booklets: “Confetti and Candles” printing by Pam Cowdrey.

OFFERING: Up to 100 hundreds books for the ceremony, each of up to 20 pages, including cover (Card or coloured covers are not included).

*Singer: “Rebecca Hay” talented vocalist.
OFFERING : To perform songs at the Wedding Ceremony, (selected by the couple) from her extensive repertoire.

*Organist: “Frank De Rosso” Organist for St Mary’s of the Angels Basilica
OFFERING: His services for the Wedding at any venue which provides a suitable instrument.

*Wedding Gown and Suit Hire for Bride & Groom Only: “Bridal House Geelong”
OFFERING: One lucky bride a choice of one gown from a huge selection of “Warehouse Sales Collection ONLY “, and One Men’s Deluxe Suit Set including jacket, pants, shirt, vest tie and pocket handkerchief to the value of $200.00, plus a further 10% discount on suit hire for the bridal party.

*Photography: “Jolie Image Photography”
OFFERING: Wedding photography up to the value of $1,000.

*Wedding Cake: “Quintessence in Icing”
OFFERING: The wedding cake to the value of $600.00 according to the couple’s wishes.

*Bridal Bouquet: “Smellies Flowers“
will provide bridal bouquets to the value of $200.00

*Bomboniere & Invitations: “Wedding Belles”
OFFERING: A voucher to the value of $150 to go towards invitations or Bomboniere with a further 10% discount on Flower Girl dresses and Page Boy suits.

*Hair & Makeup: “Believe”
OFFERING: will supply hair style and make up for the bride.

*Nails: “Flaunt It Nails”… by Louise. OFERING: Free Deluxe manicure valued at $30.00 and a free gel or acrylic nail set for the bride to the value of $65 when they come in with 3 or more bridesmaids which are also having full sets.
*Wedding Night Accommodation 2 adults : “The Mercure Hotel Geelong”
OFFERING: One night’s accommodation in a Bay View room, incl. Full buffet breakfast.

*Reception : “The Mercure Hotel Geelong” OFFERING: FREE room rental and 20% discount off Food and Beverage Packages for the Wedding Auction

Support the Business that supports your Community

A HISTORY OF ST.MARY'S BASILICA (12-May-2006)

Copies of this wonderful book by the late Ian Wynd are now available for purchase. The work was completed by Ian just three weeks before his death in 2003, and includes 32 full-colour pages of photographs of the restored Basilica. It is available as a cloth-covered, bound edition at $30, and a paperback with full-colour glossy card cover at $20. Books can be purchased during office hours at both St. Mary's and St. Margaret's offices, or from the Stall at St. Mary's, or Centrepoint Books. Order forms (not required, of course, for “over the counter” sales) are available in the Narthex of St. Mary's, St. Margaret's & Christ the King, & St. Robert's.

Whilst the above will suit Geelong locals or visitors to the area, any interested persons from further afield, interstate or overseas can contact the St Mary's Parish Office on 03 5222 1977 (0011+61+3+52221977) for details of how to obtain a copy.

Also, email or fax a request – email:	markb@stmarysgeelong.com.au
Fax :	03 5229 0587 (0011+61+3+52290587)

BASILICA CREST (3-Aug-2005)

A large sculptured crest has been installed at the front of the basilica - above the front doorway and immediately below the circular Rose Window. The crest is that of the Holy See and is a little over a metre square in size. It has been magnificently cast in bronze and is a striking visible symbol of St Marys' status as a minor basilica.

On Tuesday 2 August 2005, the crest sculpture was blessed by Fr Kevin Dillon and dedicated to the memory of the late Sheila Maguire, who represents the unselfish and kind nature of the "ordinary parishioner". It was Sheila's generous bequest to St Mary's that made possible the beautiful crest which is now an enduring symbol to the parish. Please take some time to admire this new addition to St Mary of the Angels Basilica.

Sponsor a Basilica Pew (25-Feb-2005)

Following the recent magnificent restoration of the basilica's interior, a number of pews are available for sponsorship.

Sponsorship will be acknowledged by a personally worded plaque fixed to the pew.

This is a superb opportunity to perpetuate the memory of a family, individual loved one etc.within the basilica.

Sponsorship amounts vary according to the relative location of the pew and are consistent with the original 1996-2000 Restoration Appeal criteria.

Interested persons please contact Mark Bennett, Business Manager, during business hours on 5222 1977. .