Thanks to Joe and Mary Kloss and Des and Bernadette Dowling for allowing our parish to use their rates notices for tip passes. It saves our parish around $100 per trip.
FROM GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST
- It is most desirable that the faithful, just as the priest himself is bound to do, receive the Lord’s Body from hosts consecrated at the same Mass and that, in the instances when it is permitted, they partake of the chalice (cf no. 283),
- so that even by means of the signs Communion will stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated. (No.85)
- Reverencing the Blessed Sacrament, all ministers genuflect or bow when they approach the Altar and when they depart from the Sanctuary but not during the celebration of Mass itself. (No. 274)
ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS
Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th-70th wedding anniversary this year? The Life, Marriage & Family Office invite you and your families to join us at the Annual Anniversary Mass. The Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 28th July at 11.00am by Archbishop Denis Hart. Couples who register will receive commemorative certificates and packs. To register visit: www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily
or contact the Life, Marriage & Family Office on: 9287 5579 / lmf@cam.org.au.
Registrations close on Friday 12th July.
HUME SOCIAL JUSTICE CHARTER REVIEW
Hume City Council is reviewing its Social Justice Charter, first adopted in 2001. The review will identify the Council’s key priorities in advancing social justice in Hume City. Residents are being asked to state the top three priorities for the Council in progressing its work in Social Justice. Some cards at the Welcome Desk. As Pope Paul VI with the world’s bishops taught in 1971, social justice is a constituent of the gospel. Both our schools have a strong program of social justice.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY DINNER & DANCE
Christmas in July Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 27 July in St Anne’s Parish Centre from 7.15pm to 11.30pm.
Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 5-12 years old.
Children under 5 years old are free.
Dinner and drinks will be sold at the venue.
Dance the night away to The Megabites and solo artist Maurice Saunders.
Bingo, dance competitions, spot prizes and lots more on the night.
All proceeds will go to the OLMC Youth attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in December 2013.
Please contact Jo on 9744 1060.
GROWING GOOD MEN
This is a unique opportunity for dads and their teenage sons to embark on a quest of discovery. A son’s relationship with his father can be a powerful guiding force. July 5-7 will be the next chance for fathers and sons to reconnect.
For all enquiries contact mail@menalive.org.au or 0439 172 465 Michael Bohan.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
We need some historical perspective to truly understand the first reading from 1 Kings, but once we grasp that viewpoint, there is a solid stewardship message. Elijah, like Moses and the Apostles, has been called by God to serve Him. Elijah and his follower Elisha served in the northern kingdom of Israel. Although there are some subtle pieces of information in today’s reading, the base of it is Elijah with the intercession of God calling Elisha to follow him. The cloak or “mantle” thrown over Elisha by Elijah is symbolic of him being called to be a prophet. God calls us in a similar way. Stewardship calls for us to assume the mantle of God, to follow Him, and to serve him. Like Elisha we have a vocation — the most important aspect of it is to be a disciple and a steward.
In Luke’s Gospel, we join Jesus on His final journey to Jerusalem, His passage that leads Him to His death and resurrection. The stewardship key to this Gospel nonetheless is Jesus’ call to three different persons to “follow me.” In the first reading, Elisha receives the call from Elijah, but responds basically “Yes, I will follow you, but first let me say goodbye to my mother and father.” The three people included in the Gospel respond to Jesus the same way, “Yes, I will follow you, but first let me…” As mentioned, just as we are called to some vocation, the basis of our calling is to follow Jesus — to be a disciple of the Lord. As harsh as it may seem, there are no excuses for not being a disciple. That is the point of the Gospel. Our call to discipleship, to stewardship, is not timeless; it is urgent and it is immediate. It is something we must do right now.
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Returned to the Father: Father Len Egan
The youngest and the last to enter eternal life of the thirteen Victorian priests ordained in 1944. Fr Len later was parish priest of North Sunshine, Yarraville and Ivanhoe. He retired from active ministry in 1993.
Len was a loyal friend to many parishioners and priests. He had a quirky sense of humour and was a delightful raconteur.
When he was 60 years a priest, he said “I wish to thank those thousands of lay people– all those people whom we have got to know over the years. All those who befriended us. No one could have more friends than a diocesan priest.”
The One Priestly Ordination in Melbourne in 2013
Next Friday 28 June at 7pm Rev Simon Grainger will be ordained a priest for the Melbourne Church at the Cathedral. Next morning at 10am he will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at All Saints Church, Fitzroy. All are welcome at both liturgies.
Presently, there are 38 students in formation for the priesthood for the Melbourne
Church.
“Have you sometimes heard the Lord’s voice…Did he invite you to follow him more closely?” Pope Francis 21 April 2013
PRINCIPAL OF ST ANNE’S SCHOOL
Noelene Hussey has been awarded professional enrichment leave and begins today for a six week intensive course at Boston Theological College with several other Melbourne Principals focusing on Catholic identity in our schools. Later, she will take some holidays with her husband. Until the end of August, Stephen Arthurson has been appointed the Principal of the School and Marie D’Orazio the Deputy Principal.
CATHOLIC MISSION SPECIAL COLLECTION
In India, child trafficking and child labour is the reality for 12 million children.
Every day countless young children are stolen from, or sold by, their families into domestic work and prostitution against their will. Today we invite you to put faith and action together and support the tireless work of the missionaries around the world in rescuing these girls. By supporting the Catholic Mission Church Appeal today or by becoming a “Friends in Faith Partner” with a monthly gift, you will help rescue innocent girls and help give them a future with hope. Freecall 1800 257 296 or catholicmission.org.au/rescue
THANK YOU
This Sunday at 5.30pm Mass, will be the last time we will listen to Mary Wicks proclaim the Word of the Lord.
Mary has been a lector at our Parish for a long time and is now ready just to enjoy the Mass from the pews. Well done Mary and thank you for such dedication to our Parish.
MULTICULTURAL ACTION PLAN 2013-2018
Last week two consultations were held in Sunbury where the residents have been born in 87 countries including Australia. 19.8% are born overseas. The top six overseas countries of birth are in order: England, New Zealand, Italy, Scotland, India and Malta (ABS Census 2011)
YOUTH SATURDAY NIGHT DISCO
On Saturday 29 June 2013 from 6.30pm to 10.00pm in the Parish Centre, 101 Riddell Rd Sunbury, our youth will be holding a disco to raise funds for the OLMC Youth Group to attend the National Youth Festival in December 2013.
Tickets cost $15 per person including dinner. Hot food and drinks can be purchased on the night . Contact Angelo on 0458 502 232 or Jo at the Parish office on 9774 1060 for tickets.
For the Juniors, you are also welcome to join in the fun from 4pm to 6pm with dinner included. Cost for juniors is $10.
PARISH HIGH TEA REPORT
On Wednesday 19 June, 37 ladies and gentlemen gathered in the Parish Centre for high tea, a fashion parade and a raffle where everyone won! We had a lot of smiling faces and laughs which was fantastic to see. The food was catered for by a local family called Essence Food Co. and the fashion show was by Postie who will donate 10% of the sales to St Vincent de Paul. Thank you to the ladies who modeled for us, Monica Rintoull, Gail Ryan and Tamara Moir. Lots of fun for all. Due to the encouraging feedback, another high tea will be arranged for later this year. Thanks to the organizer Joanne Spiteri.
BRAZILIAN DANCE NIGHT
Unfortunately the Brazilian Dance Night has had to be cancelled due to technical issues.
See notice for Christmas in July Dinner Dance here, instead.
YEAR OF FAITH REFLECTION
Year of Faith started on October 11 2012. On behalf of the Legion of Mary, this month we pray for the following: For those couples in need of strength and vitality in committing their lives to one another.
MEETING FOR MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
Our parish is blessed with volunteer Ministers of Communion who take communion to the sick and house bound. To review the needs of the parish and show our appreciation, a meeting for all will be on Sunday 23 June at 9.30am (between Masses) or Wednesday 26 June at 9.45am in the Parish Centre meeting room. Please notify the parish office on 9744 1060 if you are unable to attend.
THE POWER OF PRAYER………..GREAT NEWS TO SHARE
Biju and Michelle Faria together with their children, Cassandra, Shanequa and Caleb would like to sincerely thank Fr Kevin and all the dear parishioners for their constant support, contributions and most of all prayers for Caleb. It has been your prayers that has made us stronger each day to push forward even harder for a “fair go”. God Bless! ….Biju & MichelleFaria
Caleb has been on our Parish sick list for the last two years. Some of you may be
aware that he has Hunters Syndrome and has been in an ongoing battle to receive funding for medicine that will give him a better quality of life. We found out last Friday that the funding has been granted for Caleb, so that he can start his treatment. Thank you to everyone for the support and prayers for Caleb.
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SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
Our parish will be holding the annual Catholic Mission Church appeal. This year
we are invited to act in partnership with missionaries in India and throughout the world. Every day, faithful missionaries are reaching out in the name of Chris, offering practical, emotional and spiritual care as they are rescuing children from horrific situations such as child trafficking, child labour and extreme poverty. Please come prepared next weekend to give generously.
Freecall 1800 257 296 or catholicmission.org.au/rescue
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