Parents and Guardians of children preparing for Confirmation are reminded of the Parenting in Faith meeting for parents and guardians only, with Bishop Tim Costelloe, on Tuesday next 31 August at 7.30pm.
So that we can make arrangements for stoles, Mass booklets and seating arrangements, it is ESSENTIAL that all enrolment forms for Confirmation in October this year MUST be returned to the Parish Office by Thursday next, 2 September.
We will not be able to accept enrolments after this date.
NEXT PARISH CENTENARY EVENT
The next Parish Centenary Event is on Sunday 26 September at 2.00pm at Bulla Community Hall to celebrate St Michael’s Feast Day and to honour the previous church of St Michael (1874—1987) by blessing a plaque at the site.
Mass will begin at the hall at 2.00pm recalling the early Masses celebrated in homes near Bulla from 1852. This Mass will replace the 5.30pm Mass on this day. Those requiring transport please contact the parish office. The Parish Centenary Committee is planning this event.
INFORMATION EVENING ON NEW SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Both our schools will have an Advisory Committee to be a voice for parents, to enhance the learning environment, to ensure a Catholic identity, to support PTFA and to support the maintenance of the school. This is a new and exciting chapter in the life of our schools.
Date: Thursday 2 September at 7.30pm
Venue: Parish Centre.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
- Are you spring cleaning? We are in urgent need of your good quality donations—furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and books. If you run a business with stock or equipment you do not want, please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre, 156 O’Shanassy Street or phone 1800 621 349 for pick up.
- Volunteer gardener and a volunteer cleaner required for our Centre. Please call the manager on 9744 1447.
Thank you for helping us to support our local community.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
- Are you spring cleaning? We are in urgent need of your good quality donations—furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and books. If you run a business with stock or equipment you do not want, please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre, 156 O’Shanassy Street or phone 1800 621 349 for pick up.
- Volunteer gardener and a volunteer cleaner required for our Centre. Please call the manager on 9744 1447.
Thank you for helping us to support our local community.
CENTACARE’S GALA PARADE OF WEDDING GOWNS THROUGHOUT THE CENTURY
Thursday 2 September 7.30pm at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill. Price: $35 per person includes light champagne supper. Bookings/further info. contact Kathy 9495 6144. This event will support Centacare Catholic Family Services Alcohol and other Drug Family Services.
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.
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.
ARE YOU PLANNING A WEDDING?
Do you want to know more about your fertility? We can help you learn the Billings Ovulation Method.
Contact 1800 335 860 for a free information booklet.
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.
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.
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.
SING A LONG
Goonawarra Nursing Home
Friday 3 September 2.30 to 3.15pm.
Please come along and join in.
Enquiries: Irene—9744 1060.
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
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
SOUTHERN STARS SOCIAL CLUB
A club for single Catholics 25 to 50 age group.
New members welcome.
Enquiries: Peter 9885 2167 or email sssc.online@gmail.com
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.
THANK YOU: CENTACARE CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES APPEAL
Amount donated $1,173.00
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.
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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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