uncle Ralph Speck’s 90th birthday celebration in Keysborough. – By Trevine Rodrigo It was an absolute pleasure to be among family and friends who gathered at uncle Ralph Speck’s 90th birthday celebration in Keysborough. Uncle Ralph is a special gentleman, loved by many for his wit, intelligence and sharp informed mind that can debate or discuss most contentious matters happening in the world from decades ago until today. Remarkable indeed for a man, four score and ten, and there’s no sign of it wavering anytime soon, God bless him. Home is where the heart is, is the old adage, and in true tradition, the family decided to celebrate his important milestone at eldest daughter Jennifer and Gerard Livera’s home with a few family and friends close to him. Uncle Ralph received special blessings before the party at St Anthony’s Church in Noble Park by Fr. Brian Collins. A ‘Hopper night’ ...

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Resurrection Church Community dinner dance at the Palmyrah Hall, Dandenong – photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Resurrection Church Community dinner dance at Palmyrah Hall in Dandenong was a blast as Church goers and friends from the Keysborough parish enjoyed their annual get together. It was a night of fun and merriment as parishioners showcased their dance moves to the fabulous music of After Dark. In the thick of things and showing off his impressive dance moves was Fr. Brian Collins, Parish Priest at Resurrection Church which certainly did not go unnoticed. Jolly J’s provided a sumptuous smorgasbord dinner which complimented a well coordinated event. For more photos, please visit elanka Facebook page   ...

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Mass held at Resurrection church Keysborough (Melbourne) – 26th April 2019 – Photo thanks to Trevine Rodrigo A massive gathering showed up to express their solidarity to Sri Lankan parishioners at Resurrection church Keysborough in the wake of the shocking events on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Fr. Brian Collins led a moving service which was wonderfully coordinated by the Parish council led by Adrian Dunuwille, Philomena Mather , Vicky Russell, Hedy and their tireless team. Federal Labor MP’s, Victorian MP’s and Dandenong Councillors attended the service in a show of support and to offer their condolences to the grieving Sri Lankan community in Melbourne. Sri Lankan Priest Fr. Hilarion Fernando flew in from several services in Sydney to deliver a message of hope for the victims in Sinhalese.       ...

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Christmas carols at Resurrection Church in Keysborough – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo   Christmas carols at Resurrection Church in Keysborough with Fr. Brian Collins, Fr. Yon and Fr. Martin ,and the choirs of the church. Click here or on the photos below to view the full album on eLanka Facebook page    ...

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