St Alphons Syro-Malabar Mission was officially established on 3rd of July 2012under the leadership of Fr. Antony Pedikkattukunnel MST. Mr Dom Jose & Wilson Joseph were the founding trustees. Catechism classes started in the academic year 2013. Since then our Sunday school has grown to 160 students across Prep to Year 12.
Fr. Joseph Pothenparampil MST served the Mission in the initial period. After Fr. Anthony was relieved as the chaplain in 2016, the Mission was served by Fr Francis Kolencherry until 2016 August when Fr. Sebastian Mandapathil took charge. For the growth of the community we started direct debit contributions to DDF account.
In 2019 Fr Varghese Vithayathil MST replaced Fr Sebastian. Our Mission fared well under COVID restrictions with online Mass and Catechism sessions.
In 2022 Fr Joseph Kunnackattu took charge as our Chaplain and continued until he was transferred to New Zealand. In November 2024 Fr Saji Thomas Chakiriamthdadm took charge. Mathruvedi, Pithruvedi, Yout Ministry and Nurses Ministry are very active in our Mission.
Participants from our Mission has achieved top ranks in several competitions organised by the Eparchy.
Our community has grown to 128 families. Now we are looking forward to convert to a Parish and avail the services of a full time Vicar.
Fr Saji Thomas Chakiriamthadam
Email: office.shepparton@syromalabar.org.au
PH: 0420 418 132
Website & Social Media : https://www.facebook.com/stalphonsamission/
Holy Qurbana Timing & Address:
St Brendan’s Catholic Church
121 Knight st Shepparton 3630
Ph 03 5821 2633
Sundays – Holy Mass at 5:30pm
Wednesdays – Adoration at 5:30 pm Holy Mass at 6:00 pm
Saturdays – Holy Mass & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 8:30 am
Parish Contact Persons:
Trustees – Mathew Varghese 0437016077 & Jubin James 0492482367
Secretary – Sijo JAmes 0400456758
