Free copies of the Salesian Bulletin are available from St Anne’s Church foyer.
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
On the walls of our Gathering space are posted the reports and proposals of our numerous parish groups which were presented at our Parish Assembly on 7th September.
CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN
The message of Christ brought to the Community by the combined churches of Sunbury
Saturday 14th December 2013
Activities starting 5pm. Nativity Stable with real animals, puppet show, clowns and crafts, food and drink stalls. This is followed by Carols on the Green at 7pm. Workers are needed for setting up tents and foodstalls and for actors in the stables. Everyone is very welcome.
CHRISTMAS SINGERS
The Sunbury Combined Churches Chorale is beginning to prepare for Carols on the Green and St Mary’s Lessons and Carols Service and invites you to join us. Rehearsals are on Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm in St Mary’s Church from the 7th October. Enquiries to Gwen Hutcheson 9740 5258
PARISH DONKEY HEALTH REPORT
A recent inspection of our donkey found him very well cared for so that his excess of weight has gone. He has been booked for “Christmas on the Green” on the 14th December.
(The Editor will be checking with the donkey to get some tips)
SING A LONG
A Sing-a-Long will be held at Goonawarra Nursing Home on Friday 4 October from 2.30pm to 3.15pm. All welcome. Come and catchup with old parishioners and friends and relatives.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
St. Paul captures some important aspects of stewardship in the second reading today, as he tells Timothy to “pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” That formula would seem to apply to being a good spouse, a good parent, a good sibling, a good neighbor, a good employee, a good boss, a good friend. Or, in other words be a good steward.
Stewardship, of course, recognizes how important our relationship to God is, as well as how we live out God’s love by loving others. If we practice stewardship correctly, it is always on the edge of our consciousness, an important part of our decision-making, and an intricate part of how we live our lives every day, every minute, every place.
The Gospel from Luke may seem a bit heavy in the way it handles the rich man’s treatment of Lazarus. However, Jesus tells us over and over that we must be conscious of those around us; that we need to be aware of how we are blessed in relation to others; and we must appreciate that what we do is in preparation for the next life. Those who live lives of stewardship, who truly love their neighbor, realize what is truly important in life.
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ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY REPORT 2013
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
Saturday 7 September, 2013
Over 30 Parishioners gathered in good spirit, commencing with prayer.
Michael McConville again facilitated with humour and encouragement.
Several apologies were noted.
Time was spent reviewing the proposals and outcomes of 2012 and the Parish Target “the people of OLMC Parish have become a Christian community in which we value one another and use our gifts for the good of all”
There were presentations from the Parish Primary School Principals. Noelene and Paul spoke of a program in collaboration with Salesian College that will enable the successful transition to Year 7, benefiting the students both socially and academically. The Religious Education Leaders, Rosalba and Colin with Richard outlined the RE program (based on the RCIA model), the Sacramental celebrations and the “Parenting in Faith” programs offered to parents.
Many of our Parish groups presented to the Assembly, outlining their work, plans and suggested proposals for the next year.
They included: Maintenance Team and Parish Centre Management, JG Community Garden, Knights of the Southern Cross, Justice and Historical Group. The Ecumenical group, Legion of Mary, RCIA, Baptismal Preparation Team and Emmaus Prayer Group were also represented. As was Bingo, Parish Web Page, Evergreens, RSJ associates, Children’s Liturgy and some of our Parish Neighbourhoods. There was a report on the Neighbourhood structure and Fr Kevin presented proposals on behalf of the Pastoral Team.
We heard of the incredible work of Saint Vincent de Paul, assisting their Sunbury clients with many hours of support and $8000 each month. The Conference is always in need of support with appeals and voluntary work.
The Youth Group are working to encourage parents and youth alike to become involved in liturgy and social gatherings.
Proposals, that were presented, to be considered by the Pastoral Coordinating Team include the financial support of an Overseas Project, Monthly Meeting Plan and a Parish Expo, maintenance issues of Parish property and involvement of Baptismal families. Other proposals suggested more Parish social gatherings eg picnic and morning teas hosted by Parish groups. Music in Sunday liturgies was discussed, as was the purchase of Liturgical banners for St Anne’s church.
A small group of parishioners gather monthly at Goonawarra Nursing Home for a sing-a-long with residents. Any musicians are warmly invited to join the fun.
All groups who were represented would warmly welcome any queries and/or new members.
Those who attended agreed that our Parish is blessed with many energetic and committed people who give freely of the time and talents for the growth of our Catholic community.
NOTE: A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE “PARISH REPORTS PAGE HERE.
Also a comment may be left at the bottom of this page if you would like to leave any feedback.
ROSARY & ADORATION
Rosary and Adoration will be held at St Anne’s on Friday 4 October from 7-8pm then Rosary on Saturday 5 October at 9am. Led by Legion of Mary.
STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ASYLUM SEEKERS
On Thursday 3 October from 10.30am to 12pm at Good Shepherd Chapel, St Heliers St, Abbotsford as special event has been arranged to hear about the current issues for asylum seekers in the communities. Reflection 10.30am then 11am Special Speaker, Sr Bridid Arthur, Asymlum Seeker Advocate. Enquires to Roberto Morales on 9270 9742. An initiative of the Good Shepherd Sisters.
MARY MACKILLOP HERITAGE CENTRE
Saturday 19 October from 10am to 4pm there will be an open day at the MARY MACKILLOP HERITAGE CENTRE. Located at 362 Albert St, East Melbourne. Further info call 9926 9300.
THANK YOU AGAIN
Thany you for the special collection for CatholicCare which raised a total of $1232.00. These funds will be used to help many in need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Married couples, we encourage you to prioritise your relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around catholic values but you don’t need to be catholic to attend.
There is no group sharing. Our next weekends in Melbourne are on: 18-20
October, 2013 (full), 22-24 November, 2013, and 4-6 April, 2014.
For further information and bookings contact Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk (03) 9733 0997 or Email vicbookings@wwme.org.au
INTERNATIONAL GATHERING
The Annual Parish International Gathering will be held after 10.30am Mass on Sunday 6 October in the Parish Centre. If you would like to read one of the Prayers of the Faithful in your native language, please contact the office, so that we can get the prayer to you asap. All families are encouraged to be part of this annual event. In the parish Centre, people are invited to display their culture. Tables will be set up to reflect important historical people representing various countries. If you would like to contribute to your native nations’ table set up, please contact Garnet for more information. It may be by performing a song or dance. You are welcome to bring a plate of international food to share. Drinks will be sold at the Parish Centre. Please register you details with Garnet Jacob on 0411 286 428 for further information.
Yom Kippur – Jewish Day of Atonement– 14 September
From the Jews, we Christians have inherited their practice of repentance and seeking God’s forgiveness. 50 Years ago, Vatican II forcefully condemned anti-Semitism and rejected the charge of the Jewish responsibility for the death of Jesus.
During 2000, a year of Jubilee (a Jewish time of forgiving debts) Pope John Paull II visted Jerusalem and prayed “God of our fathers, we are deeply saddened by the behavior of those who in the course of history have caused these children of yours to suffer and asking your forgiveness, we wish to commit ourselves to genuine brotherhood with the people of the Covenant” (Jews)- 26 March 2000)
MORNING TEA
Morning Tea will be hosted by Jacksons Hill Neighbourhood on Sunday 6 October after 8.30am Mass.
All welcome.
WORKING BEE
Working Bee at St Anne’s Church on Saturday 5 October from 9am to noon. Please bring your tools to keep our church looking beautiful.
WORKING BEE
Working Bee at St Anne’s Church on Saturday 5 October from 9am to noon. Please bring your tools to keep our church looking beautiful.
VALE FR VIC CRENNAN
Fr Vic Crennan was called to the home of his heavenly Father last Monday after being a priest of the Melbourne Church for 59 years, of which he spent about 35 years as the parish Priest of East Hampton. The last eight years, Fr Vic was in aged care which is supported from our first collection each Sunday.
THANK YOU
Carmel and Gerard Duggan along with the Reddan and Wicks families wish to thank Fr Kevin, Fr Bert, Sr Jose`, the Parish staff and all Parishioners for their love, support and prayers during Mary’s illness and at her coming home to her beloved husband Douglas and to the feast in Gods kingdom which the Good Lord has prepared for her.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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