1960 January approximately 5 acres of land in Stevens Road was purchased by Fr. Coghlan, the Parish Priest of Mitcham.

1962 an old portable timber building was transported from St. John’s Mitcham via Woodcrest Road. In those days the road was unmade and the truck was bogged for a week.

1962 the first Mass celebrated in the Church was Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. There was no electricity so candles and torches were used.

1964 Extra rooms were added to the White Weatherboard and the Primary School commenced with Lay Staff and approximately 60 children. The building had to be converted from school rooms to Mass centre and back again each weekend.

1967 April the red brick school was opened by Bishop Fox with classes extended through to Grade 6. Principal Mrs. Lorna Khone.

1968 January St. Timothy’s was officially formed as a separate Parish with Fr. Tom Brophy as our first Parish Priest. There was an open air mass in the school quadrangle.

1969 January Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus led by Sr. Henry (Sr. Elizabeth Golden). These Irish nuns arrived from Malaysia where they had been working.

Initially two sisters were teaching at St.Timothy’s. In May the Convent was completed and five Nuns moved in. The convent is now our current Presbytery.

1973 two new classrooms were opened. This was the original grey besser brick building, which was later extended into our Parish Hall. School enrolment was 300 with 9 teachers.

1974 March the first Pastoral Council was installed by Bishop Perkins. The existing Church building was commenced in April.

1975 August the Parish Mass Centre was opened by Archbishop Little. We had a dividing ’tilt-a-door’ wall creating a quiet chapel area and larger function centre.

1980 January Sisters of the Holy Infant Jesus leave the Parish (as they were intended to work for the poor – some went to Beagle Bay in Western Australia). Mrs. Shirley Mutimer was appointed School Principal.

1982 Fr. Brophy leaves and Fr. Tom Jones from Ascot Vale was appointed.

During the 1980’s we had our largest enrolment of 365 children split into 11 classes, using portable classrooms. We upgraded our communication with parents from Fordigraph ‘purple’ ink machine, to a gestetner ink machine (which is when we had our parish magazine “The Satelite” ) to joy of joys – a photocopier!

1985 Mrs. Pam Storey was appointed Principal of St.Timothy’s. In March, the new ‘Library wing’ was commenced. On October 2nd Fr. Tom Jones died on route to Rome at Athens Airport.

1986 January Fr. Bill Fox appointed Parish Priest. The Library wing was officially opened 11th Sept. 1986 by Archbishop Little.

1987 August the Shool’s administration area was upgraded. Portable buildings were used for the Staff room and offices.

1988 March upgrade was completed. The Parish also celebrated Fr. Fox’s 25th Jubilee at St. John’s Parish Hall.

1991 our own Parish Hall was completed and the Parish led by Laraine Rasmussen performed a “Tribute to Broadway” to christen our new hall. Val Carter was acting Principal at this time.

1992 Stephanie Eynon was appointed Principal of St. Timothy’s School.

1993 February (19th., 20th. and 21st.), St. Timothy’s celebrated their 25th Jubilee weekend.

1994 Fr. Bill resigned and Fr. Joe Hynan was appointed Parish Priest.

1996 Modifications to the Church including new foyer were completed.

1998 Stephanie Eynon was appointed to St. Luke’s Wantirna, Bernadette Potter was St. Timothy’s Principal until resigning in April, when Mr. John Faulkner became our new School Principal.

2000 August a special 25th anniversary celebration of our Church occurred.

2002 Fr. Joe left and Fr. Rod Pitts was appointed as Parish Administrator. The Cathedral required us to have many meetings with Holy Saviour Parish as to the possibility of an amalgamation.

2006 Room 1 of the school building was renovated into 3 small offices plus a conference room and opened by Mr. Chris Pearce M.P.

2007 the Church sanctuary remodelled including new altar and lectern.

2008 the Parish had it’s 40th Anniversary Celebrations. At this point in time we have had 2,450 enrolments through St.Timothy’s Primary School.

2012 January Anne Maree Jones was appointed Principal of St. Timothy’s School. (Click this link)

2013 Vietnamese Community was established. (Click this link)

2017 November Fr Rod officially retires.

2018 Fr Tony Kerin EV, already Parish Priest of Saint Francis Xavier Box Hill, was appointed Parish Administrator/Parish Priest.

2021 August 11 Fr Gerard - already Parish Priest of Saint Luke the Evangelist Blackburn South, was appointed our next Parish Priest - for Fr Tony to become the next Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Region of the Archdiocese.

2023 August (25th, 26th & 27th), Archbishop's Pastoral Visit to the Parishes of St Timothy's and St Luke the Evangelist Blackburn South.

Come and join us for an extraordinary pilgrimage of Greece and Turkey and (optional Rome extension) as we follow the footsteps of St Paul and experience the contexts in which this passionate letter and many other were written. It will be an opportunity of spiritual renewal, deepen our relationship with God as we reflect and experience the incredible journey of Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles.

Come and join us for an information evening at St Luke The Evangelist, 46 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South, starting at 7pm on Thursday 05 June 2025.

For more information please go to https://www.olivetreetravel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Flyer-for-14-day-Itinerary-to-Greece-Turkey-for-Fr-Alex-Chow-low-res.pdf . To secure your place, a deposit of $500 per person is payable by 16th June 2025 (unless sold out prior). Take a copy of the flyer at the church foyer or contact Father Alex directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Come and join us for an extraordinary pilgrimage of Greece and Turkey and (optional Rome extension) as we follow the footsteps of St Paul and experience the contexts in which this passionate letter and many other were written. It will be an opportunity of spiritual renewal, deepen our relationship with God as we reflect and experience the incredible journey of Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles.

Come and join us for an information evening at St Luke The Evangelist, 46 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South, starting at 7pm on Thursday 05 June 2025.

For more information please go to https://www.olivetreetravel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Flyer-for-14-day-Itinerary-to-Greece-Turkey-for-Fr-Alex-Chow-low-res.pdf . To secure your place, a deposit of $500 per person is payable by 16th June 2025 (unless sold out prior). Take a copy of the flyer at the church foyer or contact Father Alex directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

(LukTim-YAM) 18yrs to 35yrs

Come and hang out with us in a diverse friendly ministry where we share similar passion and aspiration as young missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. We would like to invite you into the journey of deepening our relationship with God and with each other in our daily lives. There are opportunities of connection, encouragement through experience, encounter, meal and fellowship, scripture reflection, worship & praise. We desire a community where friendshipsare built through works of mercy as well as service to the Church and community.

We will meet at least once a month starting from June 2025.

For more info, contact Father Alex at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ORThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Next Session: 7 August 2025

Thank you for expressing your interest in this program! Unfortunately, registrations have closed for the 2025-2026 batch. If you are still interested in joining a future batch, please contact the parish office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 03 9412 8499.

To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure;

St Augustine of Hippo.

For some, the word Bible brings feelings of comfort, authority, and wisdom. But for many, it can also evoke apprehension and uncertainty, as the Scriptures can seem mysterious and hard to understand. Many who had open and read the Bible, often find themselves feeling lost in its ancient style, seeming repetition, confusing and even not relevant to today’s society and religion.

But don’t worry! You’re invited to join a guided group study where we’ll journey through the Great Adventure together. Discover how God has gradually revealed Himself throughout history and how His story continues to unfold today. Within God’s divine story, you could uncover the purpose and meaning you were created for. Take the next step in exploring the Bible—it’s a journey that could transform your faith and your life!

VENUE: St Timothy Catholic Church, 17 Steven Road, Vermont

Program Schedule

Next Session: 7 August 2025

Thank you for expressing your interest in this program! Unfortunately, registrations have closed for the 2025-2026 batch. If you are still interested in joining a future batch, please contact the parish office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 03 9412 8499.

To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure;

St Augustine of Hippo.

For some, the word Bible brings feelings of comfort, authority, and wisdom. But for many, it can also evoke apprehension and uncertainty, as the Scriptures can seem mysterious and hard to understand. Many who had open and read the Bible, often find themselves feeling lost in its ancient style, seeming repetition, confusing and even not relevant to today’s society and religion.

But don’t worry! You’re invited to join a guided group study where we’ll journey through the Great Adventure together. Discover how God has gradually revealed Himself throughout history and how His story continues to unfold today. Within God’s divine story, you could uncover the purpose and meaning you were created for. Take the next step in exploring the Bible—it’s a journey that could transform your faith and your life!

VENUE: St Timothy Catholic Church, 17 Steven Road, Vermont

Program Schedule

(SLT-YAM) 18yrs to 35yrs

Come and hang out with us in a diverse friendly ministry where we share similar passion and aspiration as young missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. We would like to invite you into the journey of deepening our relationship with God and with each other in our daily lives. There are opportunities of connection, encouragement through experience, encounter, meal and fellowship, scripture reflection, worship & praise. We desire a community where friendshipsare built through works of mercy as well as service to the Church and community.

We will meet at least once a month starting from June 2025.

For more info, contact Father Alex at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ORThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

First Class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, teenager Social influencer

International Exhibition of Miracles of the Holy Eucharist

(July 29 – Aug 6, 2025) at St Luke the Evangelist  

First Class Relic Veneration of Bl Carlo Acutis at the church (3pm till 6pm) except Monday, Aug 04

 Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles Stories collected by Bl Carlo Acutis at parish hall (3pm till 6pm) except Monday, Aug 04.

Meet Carlo Acutis ✨ Born in 1991, loved football, Pokémon, and animals… but his first love? Jesus in the Eucharist. Despite having non-religious parents, Carlo never passed a church without going in to "say hello to Jesus." His deep faith brought his whole family back to God.

At just 14, this self-taught computer genius created a global exhibit on Eucharistic miracles to show the world that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. He limited video games to 1 hour a week so he could spend more time helping the poor, the lonely, and those in need.

When he was diagnosed with leukemia at 15, he calmly offered all his suffering to God, saying: "I’m happy to die because I’ve lived my life without wasting a minute on things that don’t please God." Carlo Acutis is now a Blessed—to be the First Millennial saint and role model for our times. His message? "The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven."

Program Schedule

For more information:

Contact Father Alex at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

First Class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, teenager Social influencer

International Exhibition of Miracles of the Holy Eucharist

(July 29 – Aug 6, 2025) at  St Luke the Evangelist  

 First Class Relic Veneration of Bl Carlo Acutis at the church (3pm till 6pm) except Monday, Aug 04

 Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles Stories collected by Bl Carlo Acutis at parish hall (3pm till 6pm) except Monday, Aug 04.

Meet Carlo Acutis ✨ Born in 1991, loved football, Pokémon, and animals… but his first love? Jesus in the Eucharist. Despite having non-religious parents, Carlo never passed a church without going in to "say hello to Jesus." His deep faith brought his whole family back to God.

At just 14, this self-taught computer genius created a global exhibit on Eucharistic miracles to show the world that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. He limited video games to 1 hour a week so he could spend more time helping the poor, the lonely, and those in need.

When he was diagnosed with leukemia at 15, he calmly offered all his suffering to God, saying: "I’m happy to die because I’ve lived my life without wasting a minute on things that don’t please God." Carlo Acutis is now a Blessed—to be the First Millennial saint and role model for our times. His message? "The Eucharist is my highway to Heaven."

Program Schedule

For more information:

Contact Father Alex at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

OUR PARISH RENEWAL PROGRAM

THANK YOU for your response to our Commitment Weekend by returning pledge cards and Groups & Ministries forms.

If you haven’t pledged yet, additional pledge cards will be available at Mass this weekend which can then be given to the collectors in the Narthex/foyer as you leave Church. We will be following up by email/SMS and/or phone calls to confirm pledge intentions from parishioners who have not yet responded, so to minimise that process kindly complete and return your commitments this weekend.

All new pledge commitments take effect on Sunday 9 October. Confirmation letters and new sets of envelopes will be available at Mass on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October.

We thank you once again for your response.

Click here to download a Parish Groups and Ministries form.

Click here to download a Parish Pledge Card.

Click here to view the Parish Renewal Program Brochure