Fr Bill Jordan died 8th August. He was born 1935, ordained a priest in 1960, Bill obtained a doctorate in sacred music in Rome in 1967. Returning to Melbourne, Fr Bill became very involved in church music in Melbourne and was on national and international committees promoting music in the liturgy. He was parish priest of Flemington and Kensington Parishes from 1985 to 2011. He was a great pastor to all, including the Italian immigrants. It was fitting that his funeral Mass was celebrated with great music.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
We talked to the children about humility, and why Jesus said that we should try to be attentive to the needs of others, and not always think of ourselves first. We urged the children to pay special attention to those who others neglect, and to be nice to people who can’t pay them back.
CALLING NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Training for young people wishing to become Altar Servers will be held at 11am on Saturdays 24th and 31st August in St Anne’s Church. Applicants must be 10 years of age and have received or about to receive Eucharist. Any inquiries can be directed to Michael on 9744-2674.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
All of today’s readings, and the Gospel from Luke in particular, deal with conflict. In Luke 12:49-53, Jesus speaks of division. He is reminding us that living lives of stewardship, truly following Him as a disciple, is not easy.
If we are genuinely going to place Christ at the center of our lives, there will be tension, for with the Lord there can be no compromise. We live in a society that seems to thrive upon controversy and contradiction. Unfortunately, these “divisions” can occur within our families, our communities, with those whom we love.
Have you ever heard a public figure speak at length and come away unsure of what exactly was said? It is as if they do not want to be clear on things because truth brings division. Jesus is perfectly clear, however. It is as if He is saying, “If you really want to follow Me, you have to be prepared for the consequences.” He does not back down from the fact that He must face what He calls “baptism with fire” — that is, His death on the Cross for us.
Stewardship is not comfortable. It means that we follow our faith and live responsibly even at times when others may look at us with scorn and anger. Christ is with us, however, and He walks with us throughout the “race.”
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NEXT SATURDAY EVENING MASS WITH OUR ARCHBISHOP
Next Saturday Evening Mass will be celebrated by our Archbishop as Fr Kevin is preaching the renewal of the Stewardship program at Avondale Heights.
Archbishop Denis will meet and greet us in the Gathering Space from 5.40pm and the usual Mass will follow at 6pm.
It is ten years since the Archbishop visited us.
THANK YOU AND FAREWELL (FROM OLMC PRIMARY SCHOOL, AT LEAST)
Mrs Christine Wallace has taught at OLMC Primary School for the last 35 years and has now decided to start her retirement after teaching lots of the children who grew up in Sunbury.
Christine’s dedication to her school and her community is well known.
She still serves the parish community by being on the Lectors Roster & Eucharistic Minister.
As a mark of appreciation, OLMC Primary are hosting an afternoon tea on Friday 23 August at 2.20pm in the OLMC school Multipurpose room.
All are welcome.
INTERNATIONAL GATHERING
The Annual Parish International Gathering will be held after 10.30am Mass on Sunday 6 October in the Parish Centre.
All families are encouraged to be part of this annual event.
In the parish Centre, people are invited to display their culture.
It may be by performing a song or dance.
Please register you details with Garnet Jacob on 0411 286 428 for further information.
SALESIAN COLLEGE COUNCIL
The Council will meet on Thursday 22 August at 6.00pm.
SALESIAN COLLEGE COUNCIL
The Council will meet on Thursday 22 August at 6.00pm.
SUNBURY INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL
The Council will meet on Wednesday 21 August at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Lutheran Church with Fr Kevin as chairperson.
PARENTS AND CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION
On Monday or Tuesday evenings this week (19 & 20 August), there is an evening to prepare children for the Sacrament of Confirmation in October. This is an important part of the preparation.
RUPERTSWOOD CRICKET CLUB
RUPERTSWOOD CRICKET CLUB
“BIRTHPLACE OF THE ASHES”
REGISTRATION DAY
Saturday 24h AUGUST 2013 9am – 12noon
SportsCo Sunbury Square Evans Street Sunbury
Enquires 0459 098 664 or 0421 991 519
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Are you having a clean out? We are in urgent need of your good donations, such as furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and books.
If you run a business and have stock or equipment you do not want then please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre at 156 O’Shannassy St, during opening hours 9-5 Monday to Friday or 9-1 on Saturday. For a donation pick up, phone 1800 621 329. Do you have some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to assist us in our retail centre. We are very flexible with any hours you can spare. There are lots of different jobs to suit all applicants. If you can help please call the manager on 9744 1447. Thank you for your support.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Lk 12: 34). Those words of Jesus in today’s Gospel have become among the most quoted passages ever in relationship to stewardship. Sometimes when we quote Holy Scripture, critics will claim that the statement is out of context.
In this case that simply is not true. Jesus makes reference to worldly goods just prior to saying this, but the key to what He is teaching lies in the general meaning He is trying to get across –– namely, we are measured and judged by the Lord based upon what is important to us.
Christ could not have made it more clear throughout His teachings that things of this world can stand in the way of living lives of holiness, of following stewardship as a way of life. Good stewards have things in the right precedence; they recognize that in order to love and serve God and our neighbor, love and service have to be more imperative to us than anything else. Jesus goes on in this Gospel to tell the Parable of the Faithful Servant. He is asking us, “Are you faithful servants?” Do our actions reflect that our hearts are with Him? “Are you prepared to meet Me face to face?” Are we?
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MASS FOR REMBERANCE OF TIM FAHEY
Tuesday 13 August at 9.15am, Mass at St Anne’s will be celebrated in memory of Tim Fahey who established the Legion of Mary in Sunbury Parish over 20 years ago.
All welcome.
Cuppa will be served afterwards.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MELTON PARISHIONERS
Congratulations to Melton Parishioners on the dedication and opening of their new Church of St Catherine of Sienna last week. They followed similar process of discernment as we did in 2007 with the same liturgical architect Randall Lindstrom. Their priest, Fr Michael Moody, served here between 1984 and 1987. The illuminated cross on left of their church can be seen from afar.
Some of the construction can be seen below.
NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK– 4-11 AUGUST 2013
Today, we begin National vocations Awareness Week. This weekend we focus on each person’s vocation, especially our primary vocation– the call to holiness. The call to holiness is to become all that God has created us to be, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, and soul and to share our gifts and talents for the common good of all society. We pray that our young people will hear the call to dedicate their lives to God and make a commitment to serve God’s people. If we have already committed to a particular vocation such as single life or marriage, priesthood or consecrated life, then we pray for God’s grace to rededicate ourselves and continue to live out this call in our life.
Prayer for Vocations.
May the Holy Spirit guide the Church during the Year of Faith so that all Catholics may experience a deepened renewal of faith, hope and love.
May young people be inspired by this Year of Faith to listen attentively and respond to God’s call to priesthood and consecrated life. May the faithful grow in understanding
and love of the calls to marriage and the single life, realizing the vital role these play in the Church and the world.
Amen.
ASSUMPTION MASS
The Prayer Group at Ta Pinu Marian Centre Bacchus Marsh invites everyone to celebrate the feast of the Assumption Thursday 15th August 2013 at 11.00am Holy Rosary followed by Mass and Concludes with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Ta Pinu Marian Centre Bacchus Marsh Flanagans Drive Bacchus Marsh.
SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION
First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Tuesday 13 August and Wednesday 14 August at St Anne’s Church both at 5.00pm and 7.30pm. Please keep these children and families in your prayers.
MARY MACKILLOP FEAST DAY– 8 AUGUST 2013
The Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop was celebrated at St Anne’s Church on 8 August with the children from St Anne’s Primary School who had Sr Jose` pray with them. Sr Jose` is the Pastoral Associate for our Parish, and she is also part of the order established by Mary MacKillop, the Sisters of St Joseph. It was very special to have her celebrate this special feast day with the parishioners and children from our school. Mary MacKillop being the first Australian Saint is remembered for her devotion to helping those in need. As related to todays Gospel where Jesus says, “happy those servants if he (the Master) finds them ready…” Mary MacKillop certainly served her Master by serving those in need. May we remember the goodness of Mary MacKillop and be inspired to do the same.
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