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THE BLESSING OF THE NEW FACILITIES AT OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL
26th February 2011
THANK YOU
Thank you to the members of the Parish Centenary Committee, who have planned and organised our Centenary events: Blessing of New Tower, Bush Dance, Trivia Night, Ball, Student Reunion and our Centenary Mass today.
STEWARDSHIP 2011
Today we shall hear a brief introduction to our program during March.
Our speakers are: John Bracher, Michael McConville, Trish McCourt and Karen Rose.
Last Wednesday a group of eleven parishioners met to begin the program.
THANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTORS’ LETTER
For those who gave to Thanksgiving last year, there is a letter with a balance sheet from our accountant outlining how your money has been spent.
Please collect your addressed letter today.
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM AT ST ANNE’S SCHOOL
This is for children who would benefit from having a special friend or mentor.
Mums, Dads, grandparents or relatives, if you are interested, please complete the ‘Expression of Interest’ form at Welcoming Desk and return it to the school office.
CARITAS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
CARITAS AOTEAROA New Zealand has launched an appeal to assist those affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Donations can be made directly to Caritas New Zealand by phoning 0800 221 022 for credit card donations; donating online using a credit card http://www.caritas.org.nz; posting to Caritas New Zealand, PO Box 12193, Thorndon, Wellington 6144, New Zealand (mark envelope ‘Christchurch Earthquake Relief’).
SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY AT ALL MASSES.
ON THE NOTICEBOARD
Archdiocesan Office for Youth—free lecture series for young adults interested in learning more about their faith.
SALESIAN COLLEGE
Applications for Year 7/2012 are currently being accepted at Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury and will close on Wednesday 2 March.
It is imperative that applications are received by this date.
Applications received after this date will be treated as LATE and will not be considered in the first round of placement offers.
There will be an OPEN DAY on Tuesday 22 February 9.00am—12.30pm for interested parents/students.
Further info., assistance and Enrolment Application Forms are available at the College Office. Call in or phone 9744 0000.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group welcomes all youth between Prep to Yr 12 to join in some indoor fun and outdoor activities.
The Youth Group gathers every fourth Sunday at 6.30pm at St Anne’s Church.
The next gathering is 27 February.
Please join! Bring along friends!
SING A LONG
Goonawarra Nursing Home Friday 4 March 2.30—3.15pm.
Please come along and help entertain the residents.
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME
Welcome to the newest member of our Altar Servers Team—Connor Carville.
New members always welcome—contact Michael McConville 9744 2674.
MADRID WORLD YOUTH DAY
Madrid World Youth Day.
Costs have lessened. The week in Madrid is now $4,850.00, extensions to Italy and Holy Land are $6,300.00. Final payments due 15 April.
Enquiries Archdiocesan Office for Youth—9412 3326.
WELCOME
We welcome to Melbourne Fr. Martin Adichilam Ackal, who is on loan from India and is appointed to Essendon West and Moonee Ponds parishes.
OVER 200 YEARS OF PRIESTLY SERVICE
Over 200 yrs of Priestly Service have been given by four parish priests who are retiring in early months of 2011—Fr. Frank Arnold (Blackburn North) Fr. Cyril Blake (Highett) Fr. Eleni Caforella (Altona) Fr. John Cunningham (Ivanhoe). We thank them for their service to the People of God of the Melbourne Archdiocese and wish them well in their retirement.
CURRENT CRISES IN MENTAL HEALTH
Current Crisis in Mental Health, a presentation by John McGrath, former Deputy Chair of Beyond Blue at St Francis’ Pastoral Centre, Lonsdale St. City on Wed 23 February 12 noon to 1.00pm. Sponsored by St Vincent de Paul Society.
PARISH CENTENARY MASS 27th FEBRUARY
Our concluding celebration to our year`s celebration is our Mass on Sunday 27 February at 10.00am beginning at OLMC Church our first church.
After twenty minutes of the Liturgy of the Word we shall travel and continue our Mass with the Liturgy of the Eucharist in St Anne` s Church which will accommodate the numbers. Morning tea will follow.
BLESSING OF NEW SCHOOL ROOMS AT OLMC AND STUDENT REUNION
Saturday 26 February 11.00 to 11.30am–Blessing of New Building. School Tours 12noon 1.00pm 2.00pm.
Old time games on oval–12.30 and 2.30pm.
Memorabilia Displays and souvenir sales all day until 6.00pm.
Devonshire tea, BBQ and drinks available from 11.30am to 6.00pm.
All are welcome to celebrate 150 years of OLMC School.
OUR MORNING MASSES
In future our morning Masses will be celebrated at St Anne`s Church so that the safety fence around O.L.M.C. school is effective with no open gates. Most schools have similar fences as we do now at both our schools as our first priority is the safety of our children.
PREPARATION FOR CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS 2011
Information and Registration sessions for Sacrament Preparation for parents and guardians of children attending OLMC and St Anne’s Schools and all other schools will be held as follows:
First Reconciliation: 2.00pm & 7.30pm–Tue 15 February 2011 at the Parish Centre.
Confirmation: 2.00pm & 7.30pm Tue 22 February 2011 at the Parish Centre.
For more info contact Richard Hallett on 97441060 or on 0421 471 073.
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