Author: MtCarmel

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CATHOLIC MISSION VOLUNTEERS

 For 50 years, lay Catholic missionaries from Australia have been sent through Palms Global Mission program.  There is enormous potential to serve and learn in such communities.  Experienced teachers, medical staff, farmers and tradespeople are needed in Africa, Timor and the Pacific.
Placements start from July 2011.
Enquiries: www.palms.org.au

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THE CONTEMPLATIVE PARISH

A 2-day program by Catholic Education Office to explore our Christian contemplative practices and foster opportunities for contemplative prayer in parish life.
Dates:  4 May and 27 October from 10.00am to 3.30pm at 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne.
Application forms in Parish Office.

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FATHER RON MERRICK

Fr Ron was ordained in Melbourne in July 1950.  After serving as an assistant priest in Healesville, Gordon, Clifton Hill and Brunswick West, he was appointed the founding pastor of Seaford in 1964, followed by appointments  as parish priest at  Avondale  Heights, Williamstown and Wattle Park (their last full-time resident priest) from which he retired in 2001.  He entered eternal life last  Sunday  and  may  he enjoy eternal peace after all his labours.

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CALL FOR PRO LIFE VOLUNTEERS

Pregnancy Counselling Australia runs a 24/7 telephone counselling for pregnant women in crisis, providing compassionate, non-judgemental support.
Volunteer counsellors are needed.
For more info. call Tahlia—9740 7378.

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CONFERENCE IN LONDON ON CHRISTIAN—MUSLIM RELATIONS

Last month, key thinkers at a two-day conference saw as a basis for unity, the common belief of Christians, Jews and Muslims that God erupts into human history.  From this basis, we can build towards a recognition of the centrality and sanctity of the human person as a seeker of God, and neutralise ideologies that aim to sideline religion or promote violence and intolerance.  We can also work towards a recognition of religious freedom as the first of human rights.  Christians and Muslims, who together make up 54% of the world’s population, have the common task of helping society open itself up again to God.

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SOUTHERN CROSS CARE

Established in 1969 and sponsored by the Knights of the Southern Cross, Southern Cross Care is a community-based program of aged care guided by a Christian ethos caring for 5,300 aged Victorians.
Enquiries about services and packages—9244 0900 or www.southerncross.org.au

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Thank you for the ways in which you have ‘farewelled’ me—
to all those parishioners who have taken the time to write a card expressing gratitude and wishing me well;
for the generosity of my farewell gift;
for the kind words and special memories shared;
for the morning tea last Sunday and the opportunity to say what I wanted to say as I bring to a close this extraordinary chapter of my life.
I will always fondly remember my time working in this place.  I will not forget you and I will continue to remember you in my prayers.
……With a grateful heart, Irene.

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RCIA

Today (Sunday 10th April) at 8.30am Mass our Elect—Alex, Roslina, Michelle and Michael will be presented with the Lord’s Prayer as they reach another milestone on their continuing Lenten journey towards full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.
We offer them our congratulations and prayerful support as Easter approaches.

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PALM SUNDAY—NEXT SUNDAY

There will be the Blessing of the Palms and procession before each Mass, which will commence outside the church.  Donations of palm would be very appreciated—please place palms at both churches.

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CALL FOR PRO LIFE VOLUNTEERS

Pregnancy Counselling Australia runs a 24/7 telephone counselling for pregnant women in crisis, providing compassionate, non-judgemental support.
Volunteer counsellors are needed.  For more info. call Tahlia 9740 7378.

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STEWARDSHIP & FIRST COLLECTION

At the recent Parish Information Session on Stewardship, a request was made for knowledge about the Presbytery Account which receives the First Collection, Baptism and Funeral donations.  No money from Stewardship is deposited in the Presbytery Account.
30% of the Presbytery Account income is forwarded to support the ninety retired Melbourne priests, our four bishops, fifty-nine priests in parishes unable to support  fully their priest and two Melbourne priests on overseas mission.
Other expenses paid from the account are:  the payment of the lease and running costs of the priest’s car, fees for Fr. Bert assisting  at  Sunday  Mass,  provision  of  food  and laundry at the Presbytery, and finally a living allowance of $320 a week from which the priest prays for his professional development, retreat, holidays, Thanksgiving Offering and other charities.

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PREP 2012 ENROLMENTS

Applications for enrolment at our two schools should be forwarded to the school office before this Friday 8 April.  The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal a further increase in Catholic school enrolment in Victoria.  From 2005 to 2010, enrolments increased 5.3%.  Parents are choosing Catholic schools for their unique and distinctive learning environment and their strong academic results.  In 2010, Catholic schools  in  Victoria  continued  to  score  well above state averages in national tests.

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

We would appreciate hearing from anyone available to read at any of our Easter Celebrations. Please contact Joanne Spiteri on 0448 566 270 or 97407151.

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EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP – CHANGE

The Prayer Group will not meet on Thursday April 14 but will be attending a ladies’ day at the CCR Centre, 101 Holden Street, Nth Fitzroy (enter from Dean Street)  from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  BYO lunch to share.  Those attending will meet at St Anne’s church at 9.00am.  All ladies welcome.  Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine on 9744 4029.

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SALESIAN COLLEGE

Applications for Year 7/2012 are still being accepted at Salesian College  ‘Rupertswood’ Sunbury.  Further info. assistance and Enrolment Application forms are available at the College Office—please call in or contact the Registrar on 9744 0000.