Thank you to the OLMC Preps and their teachers, Monique, Rita and Michelle for the wonderful entertainment and lunch they gave us last Thursday.
Everyone said it was one of the best days and will be remembered with much joy.
………………………Evergreens.
MORNING TEA
Sunbury West will be hosting morning tea next Sunday 4 December after the 8.30am Mass at St Anne’s Church. Please feel free to bring a plate and join us for a cuppa and a chat.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The Vinnies Christmas appeal starts this Sunday 1 December. This Christmas, Vinnies will spend time helping over half a million people and you can help too. By supporting Vinnies with a donation to the Christmas Appeal, you’ll be helping to provide services which make a real difference to people’s lives: presents for children, basics like food and clothing, practical support for struggling families and emotional support for those who have no-one to turn to. And isn’t that something everyone wants?
Please, when you’re thinking about the gifts you plan to give this Christmas, think about a gift to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal and help someone change their life. Envelopes will be available at both churches for people wanting to donate via credit card or direct debit. These can be returned this week or next week.
YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group has been very busy. The Youth Group have organised a picnic this Sunday 27 November at Mount Macedon, Hanging Rock from 1.30-4pm. BYO food, drinks and outdoor games.
Also, on Saturday 3 December our Youth Group will be Singing Carols with Santa at 3 Aged Care Homes at Sunbury starting at 10am from Goonawarra Nursing Home, Anderson Rd, Sunbury. Dress colorfully, reindeer and Santa hats, bring along musical instruments and sing along.
Practice on 2 December at St Anne’s Church between 7-8pm.
For more info, contact Garnet Jacob on 9740 8328 or 0411 286 428.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Position for a Parish Secretary at St Mark’s Parish, Fawkner. For further info, http://www.cam.org.au/jobs
LOURDES DAY MASS
Mass of hope for the sick and fragile Saturday 3 December 10.30am St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Flyers at St Anne’s Church.
PLEASE HELP
We desperately need more Parish Posties to help deliver the Parish Newsletters.
We send out the Newsletter only 4 times per year and need people who can deliver them to all the families in your local neighbourhood.
It will also help keep you fit.
Please contact the Parish office on 9744 1060 if you can help.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FORUM
St Anne’s Primary School has formed an Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support/ Network Group this year and the gatherings have proved to be educational, supportive, enlightening and at times ‘inspirational’.
As a result of these gatherings we have decided to hold an information session to ensure our students with ASD are better understood in the world they are part of.
On Thursday 1 Decem- ber from 9.15-10.15am at the Parish Centre.
Morning tea will be pro- vided.
Please RSVP by 28 Nov by contacting Nicole on 9744 3055.
MEMORIAL SHEETS
During the month of November we remember our dearly departed loved ones. At all masses, we have a memorial book that we will add to every week. Please feel free to fill in a purple form to have your loved ones added to our memorial book.
CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 2011
This will take place on Sunday 11 December. The event is being sponsored by the Combined Churches of Sunbury and tells the Christmas message in story, song and festivity. Organisers are looking for volunteers and donations to help make the event a success. If you would like to assist, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060. There is also information in the foyer of St Anne s Church.
THANK YOU
Thanks to the maintenance team for fixing the fence near the Parish Office.
VALE REV. MONS JOHN MURPHY OAM PE
Monsignor Murphy died at St George’s hospital, Kew on 14 November. Monsignor Murphy served the church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving the fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 48 years. He served as Assistant Priest at West Melbourne, Alphington and Coburg parishes. He was then appointed to the Catholic Immigration Office in Melbourne, whilst undertaking pastoral work at Oak Park parish. He retained this appointment full time until his appointment as Dean of the parish of Mentone. He was awarded the Order of the Medal of Australia for services to the Catholic immigration in 1994 and became the foundation Director of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office in Canberra from 1995 to 2009. Mgr Murphy was then appointed Pastor Emeritus in 2009.
MERCY CONNECT PROJECT
Mercy works is currently recruiting volunteers to support refugee students in their educational transitions in secondary schools in Melbourne’s northern and western regions.
The volunteer commitment is half a day per week for four school terms. Contact Sr Mary Lewis rsm on 9326 1895 or email somml@bigpond.com
Don’t know what this is about………click here to go to the Sisters of Mercy website.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal will start on 1 December. More Info will be provided in next weeks newsletter.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS (20th Nov)
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. And while Christ is King of the World, he is also a kind and loving shepherd who cares for His flock.
The first reading today focuses on the Lord’s caring nature. “I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will give them rest.” The Responsorial Psalm reiterates those sentiments, praising the Lord for His incredible generosity. He gives us all we need and more, again, like a shepherd who cares for His sheep.
Meanwhile, in all three of the readings, there is an eschatological element. Each one, in varying degrees, speaks to us of the second coming and the final judgment that will take place when the Lord does return in glory.
The Lord is our shepherd. It is, therefore, our responsibility as His disciples to use what He has given us wisely. We all have time, talents and treasure, and we are called to use those gifts to the best of our ability, not by squandering them, but by taking ownership of them and making the Master proud.
On judgment day, the faithful steward of God’s gifts will be with those on the right, and with the words, “Come, you are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,” we will be ushered into the heavenly kingdom.
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GARDEN NEWS
GARDEN NEWS
GARDENING NEWS
Thanks to all those who contributed on Saturday 5 November 2011 to St Anne’s continuing make over. The next working bee will be on Saturday 26 November from 9 to 12 at the Presbytery, 51 Macedon St. We want to spruce up the place before Fr Kevin’s return. This will be our last Working Bee for 2011 and will conclude with a sausage sizzle to thank all those who have contributed since July 2011. All enthusiastic gardeners most welcome at 9am.
OPEN DAY, JOIN UP DAY
Jill Gibbs neighbourhood garden
When: 20 November, 1-3pm
Where: Donkeys Paddock, Riddell Rd, Sunbury
Bring your gardening boots and tons of enthusiasm. Contact Bernie on 9744 4455 for further details.
THANK YOU: to Salesian College Farm Department for ripping and rotary hoeing the Jill Gibbs Neighbourhood Garden. A job very much appreciated.
Anyone wishing to donate any potatoes that are sprouting for planting can contact John Stafford on 9740 9966.
GIANT CAR BOOT SALE
A GIANT CAR BOOT SALE with craft stalls will be held by Sunbury Uniting Church on the Village Green and inside the church hall, on Saturday 19 November from 8.30am. There will be outside car sites (over 60 cars!!) and inside craft stalls. Site prices: cars $20, inside craft stalls $20. For more info or to book, ring Helen on 9744 3031 or 0407 506 507.
RSJ ASSOCIATES IN MISSION
Next meeting is Wednesday 23 November at 1.30pm in meeting room at St Anne’s church. All welcome. Inquiries contact Jenny Coutts on 9744 3472.
BIBLE PRESENTATIONS
Next weekend, Mr Charlie Gatt from the Bible Society of Australia will be visiting us to speak at all Masses about the “May They Be One” Bible Campaign. All parishioners will be invited to participate financially or through prayer, and thereby share in the blessings that come from helping to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to others less fortunate.
HEALING MASS & MISSION RETREAT
St Peter Apostle Mission Parish at 38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers Crossing is hosting a healing mass and mission retreat.
On 11 Nov from 7-9pm there will be a heal- ing mass, preaching of the Word of God, Praise and Worship followed by Adoration.
On 12 Nov from 10am to 8pm there will be praise and worship, preaching the Word of God, Adoration, Holy Mass 1st Rite of Reconciliation.
Concluding on 13 Nov from 5-9pm with Holy Mass, Praise and Worship, Preaching the Word of God and Adoration.
Contact Fr Pius Kodakkathanath on 9749 4300 for further information.
BYO lunch. Tea and coffee supplied.
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