Author: MtCarmel

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POKER MACHINES IN SUNBURY

There are six venues of pokies. Last year $18.3 million was poured into these machines, that is $50,137.00 each of the 365 days according to latest government figures.

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POKER MACHINES IN SUNBURY

There are six venues of pokies. Last year $18.3 million was poured into these machines, that is $50,137.00 each of the 365 days according to latest government figures.

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OUR CANONISATION CELEBRATION

On 17 October, the day of the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop we, with our local Sisters of St Joseph, will celebrate a special Eucharirst in St Anne’s Church at 5.30pm, followed by a shared tea in the Parish Centre. From 7.00pm we will beam the Canonisation ceremony direct from Rome onto big screens in the Parish Centre and enjoy the event together. This will be a once in a lifetime event for us.

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AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS

Spring 2010 edition is available at the Welcoming Desk. The edition explores the impact of new technologies on how we connect with each other and how we can use these technologies to make a difference in the world. The article on Mia Northrop and the Vindaloo Against Violence campaign shows how today, one person’s actions can have a global impact.

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THANK YOU – SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

  • Mary MacKillop Canonisation—amount raised $1,022.20.
  • National Day for Migrants & Refugees—amount raised $788.60.
  • Caritas Australia Pakistan Floods—amount raised $2,396.00 plus online donations.
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SING A LONG

Goonawarra Nursing Home
Friday 3 September 2.30 to 3.15pm.
Please come along and join in.
Enquiries: Irene—9744 1060.

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PRAYER FOR RITE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR CONFIRMATION

Lord, you have filled these young people
with the desire to become full members of our Catholic community.
As they grow in faith, give them wisdom and insight,
respond to their hopes,
deepen their love for you and for one another
and strengthen us as a community
so that we can provide an environment
in which they can always feel welcome
and in which their gifts will be honoured and treasured.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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PRAYER FOR RITE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR CONFIRMATION

Lord, you have filled these young people
with the desire to become full members of our Catholic community.
As they grow in faith, give them wisdom and insight,
respond to their hopes,
deepen their love for you and for one another
and strengthen us as a community
so that we can provide an environment
in which they can always feel welcome
and in which their gifts will be honoured and treasured.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

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SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

CARITAS AUSTRALIA  SOUTH ASIA FLOODS APPEAL— PAKISTAN

Torrential rain has seen 20 million people evacuated from the flood waters after losing everything—their house, belongings, businesses, livestock and crops. Your donation will help provide for their immediate needs including food, water and shelter.

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CELEBRATION OF FIRST RECONCILIATION

First Reconciliation continues on Tuesday and Thursday this week, when children celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Please keep these children in your prayers as they begin to experience the mercy and love of God in the Sacrament.

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EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

The Prayer Group meets at St Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursdays.
Commencing on 22 July we will be running a 6-week seminar entitled ‘This Promise is for You’.
Topics covered will be ‘The Certainty of God’s Love’; ‘Freedom in Jesus’; ‘The Power of the Holy Spirit’; ‘The Spiritual Gifts or Charisms’; ‘Fullness of Life’ and ‘Empowered to Serve’.
This week’s topic will be ‘Empowered to Serve’.
All welcome including children.
Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.

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EVERGREENS AUGUST OUTINGS

Tuesday 24th

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre.
Cost: tour $5.00, luncheon $12.00.  Total $17.00.
Meet at Sunbury Station to catch 9.10am train to Southern Cross, then tram to centre.
Confirmation of bookings—Frances 9744 1999.

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SOME ASPECTS OF OUR WORSHIP TOGETHER

The latest official Instruction of the Eucharist (2002) states there should be periods of silence so that we can take in and make our own the Word of God proclaimed—after each reading (say 60 seconds) after the Homily and after reception of Holy Communion. We are now used to standing to welcome the gospel, so let the lector lead us in the Alleluia after 60 seconds. The Instruction no longer mentions a Recessional Hymn, since the priest has dismissed us ’Go now in peace…….’ – so we walk out together into the world sent on mission.

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MARIST BROTHERS IN EAST TIMOR

The Brothers began their involvement in 2000 when asked to assume leadership of the only teachers college in the nation.
This year a number of Year 11 students of Assumption College, Kilmore are having an immersion experience becoming acquainted with the life and culture of the East Timorese.
Assumption College believes it can help educationly the people around Baucau, East Timor in a small but meaningful way by developing a twinning arrangement.
Pamphlets at the Welcome Desk or contact Br Frank McIntosh by email: frank.mcintosh@assumption.vic.edu.au

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LITURGY WORKSHOP & MASS

Some Year 7 & 8 students from Salesian College will take part in a workshop on the Eucharist with Fr. K. Kam, College Chaplain on Thursday morning 19 August at St Anne’s Church concluding with a celebration of the Eucharist at 12.15pm to which parishioners are very welcome.