Author: MtCarmel

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THANK YOU

Thank you for your wonderful response to the Special Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Lands. A total of $1,957 was received.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS

This Easter we welcome Alison Fisher, Eni Saban, Jason & Sue Wight into our Catholic community. After personal reflection and regular weekly accompaniment by some of our parishioners in the Catechumenate apostolate, they have decided to join us. Please make them feel welcome in the months ahead. Our thanks to the Catechumenate team which has met most Monday evenings since last September…..Fr Kevin

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COMING TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION

In 2008, the Australian Bishops directed that we should bow slightly one back from the minister of communion. Genuflecting before receiving was not permitted as it is a safety hazard especially for people behind unsteady on their feet, who can be easily tripped up and fall causing a broken hip. We have just prayed aloud: ‘Lord, I am not worthy to receive you……..’ Our parish is committed to having a safe environment for the benefit of all and to satisfy the parish’s legal responsibilities.
……Fr Kevin

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‘VATICAN II—MADE SIMPLE’

‘VATICAN  II—MADE SIMPLE’

This is a small book by Fr Bill O’Shea of Brisbane, a well-known scripture scholar and author in Queensland. At the parish meeting on 27 February, several people wanted more knowledge about the Church teaching at Vatican II. The book is on sale at the Gift Shop / Piety Stall at $8.00.

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PARISH POSTIES

The next letter is being printed at the moment for distribution by you within your neighbourhood.

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NEW FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECTS IN VICTORIA CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The approved projects are:

  • 150 libraries
  • 207 classroom projects
  • 259 multi-purpose areas
  • 4 gymnasiums
  • 7 performing arts centres

As both our parish schools already have libraries, the new projects are classrooms (11) and multi-purpose areas (2). The new classrooms have a massive amount of data cabling so that our students in 21st century will have a rich ICT environment.
Projects in Catholic schools under construction total 76% compared to the national rate of 50%.

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GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND COLLECTION

Last year Australian Catholics donated $1.1 million. 71% of this collection was spent on the poor Christians in the Holy Land: 47% on charitable programs for the poor, 19% on education programs, 5% on pastoral programs. 29% of the collection was spent on restoring the Holy Places, e.g. Bethany, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth etc. Many Christians are living in intolerable conditions with scarce housing and constant threat of violence and hatred. The Franciscans have supported Christians in the Holy Land since the time of St Francis, in spite of persecution and martyrdom.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS

This Easter we welcome Alison Fisher, Eni Saban, Jason & Sue Wight into our Catholic community. After personal reflection and regular weekly accompaniment by some of our parishioners in the Catechumenate apostolate, they have decided to join us. Please make them feel welcome in the months ahead. Our thanks to the Catechumenate team which has met most Monday evenings since last September…..Fr Kevin

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THANK YOU

Thank you to those who planned and prepared the Power Point and rehearsed the liturgy and music during Holy Week; to those who cleaned the churches, provided the flowers, washed the linen, welcomed others, etc……THANKS…..Fr Kevin

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PALMS AUSTRALIA

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and working cross-culturally, join us at our Next Focus Workshop-Sat 17 April 9.30am at Simonds Hall, 120 Toorak Rd. Sth Yarra. Further info. Brendan@palms.org.au or phone 02 9518 9551 or visit www.palms.org.au

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KAIROS ON SALE THIS WEEKEND-$2.00 EACH FROM THE GIFT SHOP

Features include: A lifetime as a humble beginner – a profile of Melbourne born Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ, back from the Vatican after 33 years; Sunday Mass: do not miss the Eucharist – New York’s Archbishop Dolan tells New Yorkers the Sabbath is a window on eternity; our encounter with the sacred; All should offer their body and blood at Mass – the Eucharist invades our entire day, claims preacher of the Pontifical household.

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SALESIAN COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

The College has received more applications than available places for Year 7 2011. Parents will be informed later next month on the result of their applications. The criteria for enrolment are similar in all Catholic Colleges, namely students from Catholic primary schools are given first priority.

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OUR NEW CATHOLICS

At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 3 April we will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with our Elect-Eni Saban, Alison fisher, Jason & Sue Wight as they come to full communion with the Catholic Church. After the Vigil we will share supper with them and their families in the Parish Centre. You are all invited to join us in congratulating them and celebrating Easter as a parish community. Please bring a plate of food to share.

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OUR NEW CATHOLICS

At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 3 April we will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with our Elect-Eni Saban, Alison fisher, Jason & Sue Wight as they come to full communion with the Catholic Church. After the Vigil we will share supper with them and their families in the Parish Centre. You are all invited to join us in congratulating them and celebrating Easter as a parish community. Please bring a plate of food to share.

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ABUSE IN THE CHURCH

Care and healing for those harmed through sexual or physical abuse by personnel of the Church is available. Call toll free 1800 815 030 for information on services which are free, independent and confidential.

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OUR 2010 HOLY WEEK PROGRAM

  • Tuesday 11.00am: Chrism Mass or Mass of the Oils.  The Archbishop invites all Catholics to join all his priests to celebrate the  blessing  and  consecration  of the Oils used in the sacraments.  Priests  renew  their  commitment at this Mass in the Cathedral.  Being the Year of the Priest, this Mass has greater significance this year.
  • Tuesday 7.30pm: Communal Penitential Service in preparation for Easter when we shall renew our baptismal commitment.  The  theme  will  be  the  forgiving father  as Jesus taught us in Luke 15.  We will leave with a new attitude to live out in our centenary year.
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ONE EVENT OVER THREE DAYS IN ST ANNE’S CHURCH

  • Thursday 7.30pm: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Silent Adoration in side Chapel to 10.00pm)
  • Friday 3.00pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
  • Saturday 8.00pm: The Easter Vigil Mass

Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence from meat for those over 14 years of age.

  • 9.00am: Way of the Cross in the grounds of OLMC church-the text is totally biblical
  • 10.00am: Combined Christians Good Friday Service on the Village Green
  • 3.00pm: Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion-St Anne’s Church