Author: MtCarmel

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VOCATION VIEW

It is the love of Christ that calms the storm and makes all things new.
May His love shine from us in the week ahead.

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BUILDING A BETTER AUSTRALIA

PEOPLE OF FAITH IN A SECULAR SOCIETY

What is a secular society? What does it mean for you, as a person of faith, to live, work and contribute to society— a society and community that is indifferent or hostile to faith? Is a secular society the best place for a religious person to be? Talk some of these issues through with other people of faith in the beautiful environment of the Yarra Valley at a 4-day live-in conference from 6—9 July.

More info—www.jcma.org.au

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Join other people around the Archdiocese and celebrate the one-year anniversary of World Youth Day 2008 this July. Catch up with fellow pilgrims and enjoy a special performance by international musician Matt Maher on 5 July, Catechesis in the Cathedral with Fr Chris Ryan MGL on 19 July and an Evening of Prayer at St Francis with Bishop Prowse on 22 July.
For more info, contact the Archdiocesan Office for Youth on 9412 8408 or visit www.aoy.org.au

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POSITION AVAILABLE

CRC Sydenham, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified person as a Food Technology Assistant. The position involves light kitchen duties and the purchasing and preparing of fresh produce twice a week; a Working with Children card would be required.
This is a Long Service Leave Replacement Position for the period Mon 13 July to Tue 4 August (20 hrs per week).
Applications via email to the Director of Staffing Administration, Ailson Roberts at robs@crcsydenham.net by 3.00pm Friday 26 June.

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LASALLIAN LINK UP

Young people (16-35) are invited to attend Lasallian Link Up. This is an opportunity to re-establish your link with the spirit of Lasalle, to meet up with old friends, meet new people, find out what’s happening in the Lasallian world and how you can be part of it again.

When: Sat 25 July Time: 10.00am—5.00pm (lunch & snacks provided).
Where: St James College, 160 Bignell Rd. East Bentleigh.
RSVP / further info, contact Des Calleja at dec@stbedes.catholic.edu.au or SMS—0402 953 755 by 15 July.

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WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD FORMATION NIGHT

Pastoral Workers of the Parish

Many of the parishioners who contribute in some way to the functioning of our parish turned up for the “Workers in the Vinyard” evening last Wednesday. Despite the cold there was a good turn-up.

The evening started with everyone putting on a nametag and assembling in their Neighbourhood areas. After a bit of “getting to know you”, parishioners formed into groups depending on which of the various ministries they had volunteered for. Paul read an extract from the Epistles of St Paul and the groups then fell to the task of finding coordinators, working out of what the mission/task consisted, what was required to start or continue it, and what was required from the parish in the way of support.

Finally the sheets were collected and the evening concluded with a prayer.

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VOCATION VIEW

Through the ministry of our ordained priests, we receive Holy Communion. Through the Body and Blood of Christ, we are made one body: to become Christ-like … purified … ready to serve. Pray for Vocations.

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PRAYER FOR CHILDREN PREPARING FOR FIRST COMMUNION

Lord, we thank you for your unconditional love which we celebrate in the Eucharist.
During this time of preparation, enable these children to discover more and more the gift of your love for them in the Eucharist.
Draw them and all of your family ever closer to you and to each other as we meet around your table.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

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ORDINATION OF BISHOP LES TOMLINSON

This will take place on next Wednesday. Please remember him in your prayers as he undertakes his new ministry for the eastern region of the Archdiocese.

Any Knights who can assist.

 
There are 13 Bishops arriving on different flights on Wednesday between 1:30 and 4:30 pm at Melbourne Airport and we desperatly need drivers to transport them to the Cathedral. Similarly, I need drivers to take them back on Thursday with flights leaving at 7:00am to noon. They need to be at the airport an hour before their flight.

Check with Knights who aren’t on email to see if they can help.

Also more ushers are needed Wednesday from 6:00pm.
Call the K.S.C.V. office on 9899 9612

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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Join other people around the Archdiocese and celebrate the one-year anniversary of World Youth Day 2008 this July. Catch up with fellow pilgrims and enjoy a special performance by international musician Mail Maher on 5 July, Catechesis in the Cathedral with Fr Chris Ryan MGL on 19 July and an Evening of Prayer at St Francis with Bishop Prowse on 22 July.
For more info, contact the Archdiocesan Office for Youth on 9412 8408 or visit http://www.aoy.org.au

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SUNBURY TRADE TRAINING CENTRE

A statement from Cluster of Schools is being released. The cluster of schools are Sale- sian College, Sunbury College, Sunbury Downs College and Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Specialist School.
The four principals of the cluster schools have worked together over eighteen months in a selfless way for the benefit of the young people of
Sunbury. Last week, the final submission was made to the Federal Government to fund a new 6 million dollar trade training centre on the corner of Riddell and Racecourse Roads, with a component also at Sunbury Downs College. The new purpose built teaching facility will offer VET Certificate II level studies in eight trades—Aeroskills, Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Building and Construction, and Electro-technology. The proposal has been supported by the Catholic Education Office and the Salesian Congregation. The full statement is in the Salesian College newsletter and other school newsletters. These VET subjects can be part of VCE and VCAL.
The cluster has been supported by a consortium of interested groups including Hume Council, Victoria University, Batman Tafe, Qantas, Honda,
Western Water and the State Government Department of Education.
If funded in October 2009, the new trade training centre hopefully will open in February 2011.

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WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD

This weekend we will be invited to pray and think about our involvement in parish life. We will be asked next weekend to indicate the areas in which we sense that God is calling us to serve and the weekend after that we will have a special commissioning ceremony at each Mass to ask God’s blessing on the work that we have offered to do and to pray for each other as we work together to make the Kingdom of God ever more present here and now.

Please join us in praying to the Holy Spirit that he may light a fire of love in the hearts of our parishioners

Ask the Lord of the Harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field

Mt 9:38

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ALTAR SERVERS

Training for girls and boys wishing to become Altar Servers will be held in St Anne’s Church at 1.00pm on Saturday 13 June.
Applicants must be 10 years of age and have received or about to receive Eucharist.
Any enquiries can be directed to Michael McConville—9744 2674.

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First Communion Preparation

There will be a meeting at the PARISH CENTRE (not at St Anne’s School, as may have appeared in some earlier notices) at 7.30pm on Tuesday 9 June for all those who have offered to lead or host one of the Home Groups — (no more than an hour!!)

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EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL

THE EUCHARIST MAKES ALL THINGS NEW: 2009

Eucharistic Festival
10—13 June at St Dominic’s Priory and Church, 816 Riversdale Road, East Camberwell.
Program of sessions available at the Welcoming Desk in St Anne’s Church. 
Please note registration is required for the day sessions on Saturday 13 June.