Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council has called upon all Catholic Communities to stay in touch with the reforms which are starting to take place in the church as the Royal Commission into child sex abuse continues its work. To subscribe to the councils weekly newsletter or find out about the Catholic Church and the Royal Commission and details for the Church’s reform agenda, go to www.tjhcouncil.org.au.
You can contact the Council via phone on 02 6234 0900 or email admin@tjhcouncil.org.au.
Mr Sullivan said the church, through the council, is working closely with the Commission on a new approach to helping survivors of child sexual abuse find justice.
MARY MACKILLOP HERITAGE CENTRE
Mary MacKillop Heritage CENTRE at 362 Albert St East Melbourne, will be open on Saturday 29 November from 10am to 4pm to enable visitors to prepare for the Christmas season with a visit to the Mary MacKillop Museum and the Chapel where St Mary MacKillop prayed. Light refreshments will be available and a guided Mary MacKillop Wallking Tour will take place at 11am. Religious Christmas gifts, cards and decorations including Peruvian items will be available in the gift shop. Sr Helen Barnes rsj will be signing copies of her great new children’s book “Broken Hill Charlie.” Further info is available on the St Anne’s foyer Noticeboard.
“WELCOME TO THE INN”
The initiative calls for all of us to be the Church Jesus wanted us to be– that is to Welcome everyone! Strangers are no longer strangers when they come home to church. With Christmas approaching quickly, “Welcome to the Inn” reminds us that for the birth of baby Jesus, there was no room at the Inn. Mary and Joseph would have been quite worried with the birth of their child imminent. Those who come to our church should never feel worried about coming. Acting on behalf of Jesus, we have a job to do! Let us be welcoming to all. At our recent Parish Meeting Night and Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday night, we discussed the model and the actions our parish will take to implement this theme throughout Advent. Stayed tuned on how you will play your part this Advent!!
HOUR OF PRAYER AND ADORATION
Please note there will be Adoration on Friday 5 December in St Anne’s Church at 7.00pm.
STRENGTHENING ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT
Friday 21 November from 9am to 3.30pm at Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne. Cost $20 including lunch. Forum to hear of update on issues, focus on current needs, etc. Further info on noticeboard in St Anne’s Church foyer.
HOLY LAND CHRISTMAS DISPLAY
Holy Land Christmas gifts will be available for purchase after Masses at St Anne’s Church this weekend. The proceeds of sales goes to support the last Christians of Bethlehem to stay and work in the Holy Land. These would make great and unique Christmas gifts.
FREE THE CHILDREN: ART INSTALLATION
Thursday 20th till Sunday 23 November 2014, 9.00am-5.00pm each day.
Official launch: 11.00am on Thursday 20th
On the lawn adjacent to St Paul’s Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne
COME BE PART OF A SYMBOLIC FREEING OF REFUGEE CHILDREN FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION.
Info on noticeboard in St Anne’s church foyer.
EVERGREENS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Our Christmas lunch will be Thursday 11 December at 12noon at Sunbury Football Club.
Cost is $20.
For catering purposes RSVP by 4 December.
Bookings via Frances on 9744 1999. All welcome.
THANKS TO OLMC SCHOOL FROM THE EVERGREENS
Our Sincere thanks to the Principal, Paul Hogan, Sr Jose`, Prep teachers Rita & Christine and the beautiful Prep children of Our Lady of Mt Carmel School for the wonderful entertainment and lunch they provided for us on Wednesday. Also thanks to all who attended.
PLEASE HELP THE PENOLA COIN COLLECTORS FROM OLMC SCHOOL
The students from Penola House at OLMC Primary School will be asking for your help to start collecting 5 cent coins for the month of November. The money raised by this effort will go towards sponsoring a student at Brother Beausang Catholic School in Kenya. This sponsorship will provide education for a whole year and the child will also receive a meal each day. Please start searching your house for those lost coins, ask your family and friends to get involved too! Please drop off your coins to the Parish office or to OLMC school office. Thank you, The Coin Collectors from Penola.
A FEW SHORT NOTICES
AUSTRALIAN NATIVITY SETS AND CHRISTMAS CARDS: are available from the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry. See Notice Board for details.
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE: Will hold their meeting on Monday 10 November at 2pm in St Anne’s Church Meeting Room.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN BAPTISMS: will be celebrated next Sunday 16 November at 10.30am mass.
LEGION OF MARY MASS
Mass will be offered on Friday 14 November at 9.15am for all the faithful departed Legionaries members and Auxiliaries.
Also, please note there will be no Adoration on Friday 7 December.
A STITCH IN TIME
A Stitch in Time is an Oration delivered by Prof Patrick McGorry AO (2010 Australian of the Year) presenting early intervention in the identification and treatment of psychosis, particularly among young people.
Prof John Gleeson, will give the response to Prof McGorry’s Oration.
Monday 1 December 7pm at Phillipa Brazil Theatre, Daniel Mannix Building, ACU 8 Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
Light refreshments from 7pm. Info call 9926 5727.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED
Thank you to all parishioners who attended the Mass of Remembrance on Wednesday night. Thank you to Fr Bert who celebrated a very moving Mass with those who attended. The supper afterward was enjoyed by many who then shared stories of their loved ones.
Throughout November, our parish will be bringing the “Book of
Life” with the Gifts at the Procession. Please feel free to add your loved ones names to the book. Also, November 30 will be the day Fr Kevin will bless graves at Bull Cemetery (2pm) then Sunbury Cemetery (3pm). All welcome.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Mass of Rememberance will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 November in memory of our dear departed loved ones. All are welcome to attend Mass at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church which will be followed by Supper. Please bring a photo of your loved one if you wish.
At all Masses this month, we will be bringing the “Book of Life” to the Altar with the Procession of the Gifts, for those who have entered the names of their loved ones to be prayed for this month of November. You are welcome to add to the “Book of Life” throughout the month if you wish. Blank sheets are available in each church.
As November is the month we dedicate to the memories of our
departed loved ones, a reminder that Fr Kevin will be blessing graves on Sunday 30 November at Bulla Cemetery at 2pm then Sunbury Cemetery at 3pm.
Our Church Tapestry has been changed to the colour purple to commemorate the feast of All Saints and All Souls this weekend.
A GIANT CAR BOOT SALE AND CRAFT MARKET
A giant car boot sale and craft market will be held by Sunbury Uniting Church on the Village Green and inside the church hall, on Saturday 15th November from 8.30am. There will be outside car sites (over 60 cars!) plus inside craft stalls and Devonshire Teas. Sites still available ($20) but be quick! Phone Helen on 9744 3031.
EXCELSIS CHOIR: 1ST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Friday, 14 November 2014, 8.00 pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne. Come along to enjoy a varied repertoire of sacred music from around the world. FREE ADMISSION – ALL MOST WELCOME
CHRISTMAS CAROLS MULTICULTURAL STYLE-TOMORROW
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Sunday December 7 in Parish Centre after 10.30am Mass we will hold the combined Multicultural Day and Youth Christmas Carols. All are welcome to attend. Please bring a traditional plate of food to share and enjoy the various cultural performances of our multicultural community. Santa will attend the day also. If you are able to help out, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060.
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY
Our parish community offers our prayerful sympathy to Fr Bert Fulbrook as his older sister, Anne Mamo, entered eternal life last weekend. Anne lived in London with her family but was very close to Fr Bert.
Also, we offer our sincere sympathy to Helen Bull and her family as Brendan Bull entered eternal life on Monday morning. His funeral was celebrated on Friday in St Anne’s church with many family and friends in attendance. Brendan and Helen have been very active parishioners in this parish for many years until Brendan became ill. Our community is very grateful for the generosity Brendan and Helen have given to our parish in the past.
Our parish community also offer our prayerful sympathy to the family of Mathew Nash whose funeral prayers will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 November at 11am.
LEGION OF MARY
Mass will be offered on Friday 14 November at 9.15am for all the faithful departed Legionaries members and Auxiliaries.
Also, please note there will be no Adoration on Friday 7 December.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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