Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team who became the Victorian Champions being premiers of all Victorian Catholic Colleges.
On Tuesday, the first classes will be held in the new $6.2 mil Science and Technology Wing—the Oswald Learning Centre. Over the next two weeks, more classes will move into the new building. Parents are funding the new wing completely as there are no government grants.
While there is a waiting list for Year 7 2011, there are a few vacancies at other year levels for 2011.
CENTENARY TRIVIA NIGHT
On 5 June, we had the third successful Centenary event (the others being the Blessing of the Bell Tower and the Bush Dance). The compere was very competent. A great spirit was among those present who filled the Parish Centre. Congratulations to the Parish Centenary Committee and St Anne’s P.T.F.A. for organising the event.
CRISIS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY—REPLANNING THE JOURNEY
This was the title of a meeting at the Vatican early last month of some of the world’s leading social scientists and experts in economics and finance. The cause of the current crisis was the mistake made by financiers and regulators that the market, left to its own devices, would weed out poor debt. Many at the meeting considered the crisis ‘to be moral rather than economic’, in that the financial sector sought to serve itself, not the common good, by seeking higher profits. Speakers discussed the innocent victims of this financial failure—the developing world. As the economy is now global, regulation needs to be global.
Fr Kevin
CROSSWAYS
An in-depth study of the whole Bible over six terms. Presented by Bethany Lutheran Church and supported by the Sunbury Christian Ministers Fellowship. See brochure at Welcome Desk for full details and registration or contact Pastor Jim Pietsch 9743 4643.
CAN YOU HELP?
Volunteer(s) needed to clean O.L.M.C. Church on a roster basis (approx. once every three months).
Please ring the Parish Office—9744 1060.
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
St Vincent de Paul Society Annual Winter Appeal. Please give generously. Envelopes provided at end of seats for credit card donations and tax receipt.
THANK YOU – SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
- Education of Students for Priesthood $890.70
- Mary MacKillop Canonisation $1425.80.
MACYAC RETREAT WEEKENDS 2010
Young single adults (18-35) are invited to attend one of our two retreat weekends-(1) ‘Mary MacKillop Inspired & Inspiring’ – experience the inspiration of a remarkable woman Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July at Jan Juc. RSVP 30.06.10. (2) ‘Mary MacKillop Towards Canonisation’ – become inspired through her journey to sainthood Fri 27 August to Sun 29 August at Rye. RSVP 18.08.10. Cost for either weekend is $50 employed, with a concession rate for students/unwaged.
An e-copy of the brochure for the Retreat Weekends is available from macyac@sosj.org.au Limited places-apply early.
Enquiries: Rita 0419 299 065 / Janette 0411 406 152 or 9306 8903.
REFUGEES ARE WELCOME
End the freeze on asylum seeker claims.
Rally and March on World Refugee Day Sunday 20 June, 12 noon State Library, Swanston Street.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
- Volunteers needed to help with sorting and other general shop retail duties.
- Also Truck Jockeys/Warehouse Hands-some heavy lifting involved under safety guidelines.
- We also need your good stuff-quality donations such as furniture, bric-a-brac, books and clothing.
- If you run or own a business perhaps you may have some surplus stock you could donate. Please ring the manager on 9744 1447 or call into our centre-156 O’Shanassy St.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
When was the last time you had a great weekend just for the two of you? The next three weekends will be held on 25-27 June, 20-22 August and 15-17 October.
Further info / bookings contact Peter & Erika on 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: http://www.wwme.org.au
TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WANTING TO BECOME ALTAR SERVERS
This will be held at 1.00pm on Saturdays 19 and 26 June in St Anne’s Church. Applicants must be 10 years of age and are receiving the Eucharist. Any enquiries can be directed to Michael McConville on 9744 2674.
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION
The Information and Registration session for parents who wish to have their children celebrate First Reconciliation this year and First Communion in 2011 will be held in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm. If you wish to be involved in the preparation program it is very important that you attend this meeting as the program will be explained and enrolment forms distributed.
SUNBURY CITIZENS ADVOCACY
A brief invitation will be offered at all Masses this weekend for more parishioners to be involved in this group caring for those with intellectual disability.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART 11 JUNE
There will be two celebrations of the Eucharist-9.30am at St Anne’s Church and 11.45am at O.L.M.C. Church. This feast is our traditional opportunity to give materially to the poor. Hence, on Sunday next, we will have the collection for the Winter Appeal of St Vincent de Paul Society.
FATHER JIM FEENAN
Our parish priest (1973-77) is seriously ill in intensive care in Geelong. Please remember him in your prayers.
APPLICATIONS FOR PREP 2011
The interviews of 118 families with Father Kevin, Lucy Jackanic and Paul Hogan have taken place over the past five weeks. Offers of places will be posted to parents by the end of this week.
PROGRESS WORKS REPORTS
At O.L.M.C. School, as the concrete slab of the ground floor is curing, structural steel is being manufactured and is due next week. At St Anne’s School, there will be a team of 13 plasterers this week.
O.L.M.C. SCHOOL
The first meeting for the O.L.M.C. School 150 years School Reunion Committee is on THURSDAY 10 JUNE at 7.30pm in the school staff room. All are welcome to come along with their ideas on how to make this a great event. Enquiries: Laura-0419 771 717.
2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE SEAFARER
Pirate attacks, unwarranted detention and abandonment, not to mention boredom, isolation, fatigue, anxiety and depression-the sea presents a unique set of pastoral challenges. Churches have a long history of caring for seafarers of any faith or none. The Apostleship of the Sea was founded in 1922 and operates in over 100 countries including Australia. The U.N. has dedicated this year to the seafarer.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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