Thanksgiving Meals will be held this Tuesday and Wednesday evening in the parish centre for each child with a parent as preparation for their beginning to receive the Eucharist (Greek for ‘thanksgiving’) in the Easter Season.
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
The Friendship Program at St Anne’s Primary school is for students who would benefit from spending one hour per week with a positive adult who relates well to kids. We need Mums, Dads, Grandparents and relatives or anyone over 18 years of age who has a current ‘Working with Children Check’. They would also need to have good listening skills, practice confidentiality and have some free time. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Marie D’Orazio on 9744 3055.
FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
The Friendship Program at St Anne’s Primary school is for students who would benefit from spending one hour per week with a positive adult who relates well to kids. We need Mums, Dads, Grandparents and relatives or anyone over 18 years of age who has a current ‘Working with Children Check’. They would also need to have good listening skills, practice confidentiality and have some free time. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Marie D’Orazio on 9744 3055.
HARMONY DAY LENT SHOWCASE GATHERING
Harmony Day Gathering will be held in the Parish Centre on Sunday 6 April after 10.30am Mass.
We invite families to bring traditional food to share between 11.30am and noon.
An Easter movie will be shown from 12pm.
Special Note: Those who bring food will be in the draw to win a Bunnings voucher worth $15.
KINDER KINDA PROGRAM
Our Parish and both of our Primary Schools are very happy to announce the Kinder Kinda Program starting on 29 April in the Parish Centre each Tuesday morning during school term. The Kinder Kinda program runs from 9.15am to 10.15am. Mums stay with their kids for the session, so everyone learns lots of stuff. We met with Natalie from Victoria University on Wednesday morning to discuss how this program can help the families and children of our parish. Natalie introduced the program by explaining that children- from babies to preschoolers- and their parent/ grandparent can attend the weekly sessions free of charge. The young teachers in training from Victoria University will organize the fun sessions and lead the families with educational play. The parish and schools see this as a great beginning for families:
- Youngsters access early childhood learning play for development of literacy and numeracy and motor skills
- Parents/ Grandparents get to meet other parents/ grandparents and feel part of the community
- Parents/ Grandparents will learn skills to help their children with early social and educational development
- Young teachers from Victoria University will learn how to teach youngsters and develop fun and engaging activities with age appropriate games.
We hope that you will support the program by letting relatives know as it is a really great community project which will strengthen the community support to all families.
34 other communities are already running the program with great success.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN AUSTRALIA IN 2014
Marriage Encounter (ME) will be celebrating 40 years of running weekends in Australia. We want to hear from couples and priests who may have been involved with ME in the past and who would like to gather and share memories, celebrate what has been and hear about ME today and our vision for the future. We are having a special celebration on Saturday February 22nd. Please contact Helen & Leo Wursthorn : (03) 9874 6979 or helenandleow@gmail.com for more information.
2014 ME weekends in Melbourne: 4-6 Apr, 13-15 June, 15-17 Aug.
Bookings: Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk, (03) 9733 0997 or vicbookings@wwme.org.au
2014 YEAR OF GROWTH
This year our parish theme is Year of Growth. On the weekend of 15 & 16 February and 22 & 23 February, we will have our Parish Expo. In the foyer of St Anne’s church will be A3 pages with descriptions of the various ministries. Currently the number of parishioners in ministries is really good, but we are looking for new people to help out as well. It will mean our parish will continue to grow and for everyone to feel part of a vibrant and great community. We encourage you all to become part of at least one ministry and try it for just one year. If you like it, continue for another year but if you prefer to explore something else, you can! You can sign up on the A3 pages in the foyer, or be part of the Sign up weekend on 22 & 23 February and 1 & 2 March– Just before Lent! We will ask people at Mass to sign up for a ministry, then will contact them to advise of training for their chosen ministry. It is an opportunity to share our talents with others and receive the talents of others.
VALENTINES DAY DANCE
St Valentine’s Day will be held in the Parish Centre on 14 February 2014 from 8pm to midnight. Tickets are $15 Adults, Primary School Children $5 and $40 Family.
Get a table together and please join us for a fun night of dancing.
Live Band – Colourblind & DJ Music
BYO
Tickets can be purchased from the Parish Office.
Please join us for a fun night of dancing. All are welcome.
INDOOR & OUTDOOR GAMES FOR FAMILIES, YOUTH AND CHILDREN
On Sunday 19 January after 10.30am Mass, you are invited to participate in this fun activity organized by the OLMC Youth Group in the Parish Centre. From 11.15am to 12.15pm, finger food will be served. Helpers on the day are welcome. Please bring your favorite Indoor and Outdoor games to play.
THANKSGIVING & BEST WISHES
Best Wishes to Louise & Peter Cannon as they celebrate 50 years of marriage which began in St Francis Xavier’s Church, Box Hill. May the Lord continue to bless you both and your family.
CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 2013
The Message of salvation through Jesus Christ will be brought to the community by a Nativity Stable, activities and songs on Saturday 14 December.
Festivities on the Village Green start at 5pm, followed by the Carols at 7pm.
Entertainment and Children’s Activities; live crib, food, music 5-7pm
Christmas Carols 7-9pm BYO Chair
Looking for little Angels! Come all heavenly Angels– Dress up children, wear
‘your wings’ and receive a gift!
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
3-5pm setting up of marquees and nativity stable
5-7 and 7-9pm serving at the food stalls
5-7pm helping with children’s activities
6-9pm keeping grounds and toilets tidy
After 9pm taking down of marquees and stable of our parish donkey
Please find the volunteers sheet on the St Anne’s Noticeboard and sign on to
help making this event a success. If wanting to help with the children’s activities, contact Wilmy 9740 9448.
CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 2013
The Message of salvation through Jesus Christ will be brought to the community by a Nativity Stable, activities and songs on Saturday 14 December. Festivities on the Village Green start at 5pm, followed by the Carols at 7pm.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
3-5pm setting up of marquees and nativity stable
5-7 and 7-9pm serving at the food stalls
5-7pm helping with children’s activities
6-9pm keeping grounds and toilets tidy
After 9pm taking down of marquees and stable
Please find the volunteers sheet on the St Anne’s Noticeboard and sign on to help making this event a success. If wanting to help with the children’s activities, contact Wilmy 9740 9448.
There will be a get together for the volunteers at St Mary’s Parish House on Saturday 7 December at 8.30am followed by a prayer meeting at 9.30am.
Contact Peter Chivell (Encounter Church) 9744 2220 or 0417 542 545.
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES IN NOVEMBER
The month of November is dedicated to the prayerful memory of the Faithful Departed.
Our parish will celebrate the memory of loved ones in a number of ways:
- At each of our two churches there will be blank leaflets to write the names of those who have died, to be placed in a Memorial Book of the Dead. This book will be open for display and be presented at each Mass during the Procession of the Gifts.
- We will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance and supper at St Anne’s Church (please note change of venue) at 7.30pm on Tuesday November 19.
POPE CALLS FOR VIEWS OF MELBOURNE CATHOLICS ON THE FAMILY
Pope Francis has invited parishioners from every diocese in the world, including the Archdiocese of Melbourne, to participate in a worldwide Catholic questionnaire on the many challenges facing the family today. It covers: faith in family life, marriage, divorce, annulment, same sex unions, natural family planning and the participation in sacraments as part of family life. To participate: Visit http://www.cam.org.au/synod or speak to your parish priest. Due date: Friday 6 December More info: The Life, Marriage & Family Office on 9287 5576 or Matthew.MacDonald@cam.org.au
Note: Anyone can fill in the survey, you don’t have to be married with children. You don’t have to fill it all in, just pick the areas where you thing you can contribute. www.surveymonkey.com/s/RVT9M93
SUNBURY STREET LIFE
Sunday 24 November from 10am to 4pm, Sunbury Business Association is running an event called “Sunbury Street Life”. Free entry to O’Shannessy St, Sunbury where various activities will be held. Over 40 local businesses involved and all proceeds raised will be donated to Care Works, Sunbury. Buskers, Jumping Castle, Children’s Activities, Silent Auction, Sausage Sizzle and Scavenger Hunt.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jim & Denise O’Brien on celebrating 50 Years of Marriage this weekend. Jim’s tip for a happy and long marriage:” Happy wife– Happy life.”
GIANT CAR BOOT SALE and CRAFT MARKET
Saturday 16th November from 8.30am – Village Green and Sunbury Uniting Church. 70 cars and many inside craft stalls!
This is a chance to do some Christmas shopping!
A few sites are still available but be quick!
Ring Helen on 9744 3031 or 0407 506 507.
Devonshire tea/coffee, sausage sizzle, sno-cones, coffee van. Huge second-hand book stall inside – cheap! For the kids – jumping castle, Thomas for the littlies inside, lucky dips!
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES IN NOVEMBER
The month of November is dedicated to the prayerful memory of the Faithful Departed.
Our parish will celebrate the memory of loved ones in a number of ways:
- At each of our two churches there will be blank leaflets to write the names of those who have died, to be placed in a Memorial Book of the Dead. This book will be open for display and be presented at each Mass during the Procession of the Gifts. The leaflets may be taken home and returned completed during October.
- The graves at Bulla and Sunbury cemetery will be blessed on Sunday afternoon, November 10 at 2.30pmand 3.30pm respectively.
- We will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance at OLMC Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday November 19.
MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
On Sunday 1 December 2013 at 11am in St Patrick’s Cathedral, all expectant mothers are invited to be part of this special Mass. Please register your details by calling 9287 5587 by Friday 22 November. All women who register will receive a small token of recognition.
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES IN NOVEMBER
The month of November is dedicated to the prayerful memory of the Faithful Departed.
Our parish will celebrate the memory of loved ones in a number of ways:
- At each of our two churches there will be blank leaflets to write the names of those who have died, to be placed in a Memorial Book of the Dead. This book will be open for display and be presented at each Mass during the Procession of the Gifts. The leaflets may be taken home and returned completed during October.
- The graves at Bulla and Sunbury cemetery will be blessed on Sunday afternoon, November 10 at 2.30pmand 3.30pm respectively.
- We will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance at OLMC Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday November 19.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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