On Tuesday 30 April from 7pm to 8.45pm at 326 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, will be a Workshop for “Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.”
The Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation invites all Eucharistic Ministers to nurture your ministry by attending the formation workshops.
Cost is $15 per person.
Workshops for other ministries will be coming up through 2013.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
The real stewardship message for this, the Second Sunday of Easter, is found in the Gospel of John. It is a story with which almost all of us are familiar — the story of “Doubting Thomas.” This loyal Apostle to the Lord was the first of the Apostles to actually say that he would die for Jesus. Thomas followed Jesus for three years, only to see Him crucified and buried, is disheartened, just as we sometimes are.
Why is Thomas not in the room with the other Apostles? Perhaps he, just as each of us can be, is deeply discouraged, profoundly disappointed, and he is off wandering, trying to reconcile what has happened, what he has witnessed. When he returns and hears the accounts of Jesus’ appearance, even from Peter, Thomas is skeptical.
At the heart of a stewardship way of life is trust in the Lord. Like Thomas, we sometimes want to see proof for ourselves; experience personally that the hope promised by Christ is real. Living a stewardship way of life is a way of achieving that. Even though, like Thomas, we may have moments of doubt, if we truly pursue service and sacrifice, we, like Thomas, are proclaiming, “My Lord and my God.” And we, like Thomas, will hear those wonderful words, “Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.”
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PRAYERFUL SYMPATHY
Our prayerful sympathy we offer to Rev Gavin Ward, Vicar of St Mary’s Anglican Church as his wife, Vicki aged 51 years entered eternal life last Saturday. Their children Graeme and Emily spoke so well at theri mother’s funeral last Thursday when over 300 people were seated outside the packed St Mary’s Church on the the Village Green.
The service was led by the two Sunbury assistant priests, Rev Cath Fisher and Rev Kim Beales.
We offer our prayerful sympathy to Solly Hipolito as her husband Sergio, known as “Jerry” entered eternal life last Saturday. Jerry was the father of Termael, Jeremy, Mia, Zerrah and Jerrhyd. Jerry has been a contributor and parishioner for 30 years and generally took part in the Eucharist three times per week. His funeral Mass was celebrated yesterday.
SUNBURY INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL
SUNBURY INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL
It has been proposed to form such a council as in some parts of Australia. A planning meeting from interested persons from the Lay Ecumenical Committee and the Sunbury Ministers Association is on Wednesday 10 April at 7.30pm to 8.45pm in our Parish Centre. Other persons interested in promoting ecumenism are welcome.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU to the children and staff of both St Anne’s and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Primary Schools for raising over $900 for Project Compassion during Lent.
Your generosity will help many needy people around the world.
OUR EASTER SYMBOL
Our Easter Symbol will be a replica of the stone which at the Resurrection of Jesus was rolled away from the tomb.
“On the first day of the week, the women went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another. “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up they saw the stone, which was very large had already been rolled back” (Mark 16:2-4).
Hence the stone by itself reminds us of the empty tomb, the sign Jesus has risen. Thanks to Jo Wiegerink for our new symbol.
EASTER OFFERINGS
Thank you for your offering which Supports 92 retired Melbourne priests, Melbourne Bishops, priests in parishes unable to support their priest, Fr Bert and finally our own Fr Kevin, providing him with a leased car and a living allowance.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL FESTIVAL MEETING AND MASS
Festival Meeting and Mass celebrating Bicentenary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, on Friday 12 April at 7pm Corpus Chrsiti Church, Glenroy (Cnr Widford St & Melbourne Ave, Glenroy. The evening will include Mass and Commissioning of Conference.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
Our reflection on the Easter readings may be as profound as any throughout the liturgical year.
As difficult as Jesus’ Resurrection is to understand, it is important to note what happened when John and Peter arrived at the tomb as reported in today’s Gospel. They were initially in disbelief, even though Jesus had tried to make it clear to them over and over. John, it is said “saw and then he believed.” We hearken back to our Scripture reading of a few weeks ago that proclaimed, “Faith, Hope, and Love, but the greatest of these is love.” Today — Easter — is the fulfillment of hope. That is why we greet this day with joy, but it is also why we as stewards must fulfill that hope by living lives of love.
The first reading on this Holy Easter is not from the Old Testament, as is most common, but it is from the Acts of the Apostles. Peter speaks of being present, being a witness, and if we listen carefully to his words, we can sense his enthusiasm, his dedication, and his zeal that Christ has risen.
We are called to be an Easter people. There is a significant difference between being an Easter people and just a Church people. If we are truly an Easter people, our focus is on the victory that Christ’s Resurrection presents to us. Easter and the promise it presents us make us a joyful people who worship with a sense of hope and confidence. Easter people as good stewards live their lives with an attitude of gratitude, not a sense of obligation. Easter people do not fear death, but have comfort in the promises and salvation of Christ.
“Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.” (Col 3:3-4)
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KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS REMEMBER DECEASED MEMBERS 2012
At the close of each year the members of the Sunbury Branch of the Knights of the Southern Cross attend a Rememberance Mass for deceased members. This year it was followed by the Christmas Dinner for members, wives, and the widows of deceased members.
KNIGHTS FISHING COMPETITION
Towards the end of 2012 the Sunbury Branch of the Knights of the Southern Cross held a fishing contest on Deep Creek. Here are some images. Leave a comment at the bottom if you would like.
EASTER MASS FOR THE INFIRM AND SICK
This will be celebrated on Friday 5 April at 10am with the Sacrament of the Anointing of Sick. Last Tuesday in the Cathedral the Archbishop accompanied by 257 Melbourne priests blessed the Oil of the Sick which we use in our Anointing.
Morning Tea will follow.
MORNING TEA
Morning tea will be hosted by Gum Tree Hills Neighbourhood next Sunday after 8.30am Mass. Please bring a plate to share or just stay for a cuppa and a chat.
ADORATION
Adoration will be held in St Anne’s Church on Friday 5 April from 7-8pm.
All welcome.
Led by the Legion of Mary.
WORKING BEE
A working bee will be held at St Anne’s church on Saturday 6 April from 9am to 12pm.
Please bring your tools.
All welcome.
SING A LONG
Sing a Long will be held at Goonawarra Nursing Home on Friday 5 April from 2.30pm. All welcome.
THANK YOU
Bill O’Mahoney together with his daughter Lyn Mandouit, would like to thank everyone for their support and kind words on the passing of Frank. It has been very much appreciated.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS
This Easter Sunday we welcome Tierry Wurcel and Angelo Damianos into full communion in our Catholic Church. They are among over 500 new Catholics in Melbourne Parishes. Most parishes have a team which leads and sponsors people seeking to come into our Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ( RCIA). We are fortunate to have such a team which began meeting each week, except in school holidays, since July last year. Thanks to our RCIA team.
FOR THOSE UNABLE TO BE WITH US
We have a large team of Ministers of Communion who bring Holy Communion to those living at home or in aged care. Three Ministers, and they are only three of a large team, estimated they gave Holy Communion 680 times in 2012 to our parishioners.
SUNBURY ROTARY CLUB MARKET
Family & Craft Market on Saturday 6 April at Community Centre, 531 Elizabeth Dr, Sunbury 9am to 2pm.
Over 60 stalls on the day with various activities and wares.
Contact 9744 5096 for any queries.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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