SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR YEARS 1 AND 2
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN YEARS 1 & 2 IN OUR PARISH
Families are asked to attend a session preparing the families as their children begin to take part in the first Sacraments since their Baptism. The session will be held in the hub of St Anne’s School this Wednesday 2 August at 6.30pm. Both children and parents from both of our schools will have their own activities during the session which will last one hour. The input and format will be different from the 2016 session.
Families will then be asked to attend Mass on Sunday 6 August at 10.30am to celebrate as a community.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN BAPTISM
If you have a child who would like to be baptised and is at school already, please contact the Parish Office asap on 9744 1060. We will be organizing preparation and celebration times but have limited times/ dates.
CONFIRMATION 2014: INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION SESSIONS
Information and registration for parents and guardians of children who wish to be Confirmed this year will be held at the Parish Centre at 2.00pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 June. If your child wishes to be confirmed this year please attend one of these sessions.
Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne, on Sunday 24 August at 2.00pm or 4.00pm.
FIRST COMMUNION
Children will begin to receive the sacrament of Eucharist on this weekend 17/18 May at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm masses 24/25 May at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm, masses and 31 May/1 June at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm masses. Please keep these children in your prayers.
FIRST COMMUNION
Children will begin to receive the sacrament of Eucharist on:
- 17/18 May at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm masses
- 24/25 May at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm, masses
- 31 May/1 June at 6pm, 10.30am and 5.30pm masses.
Please keep these children in your prayers.
THANKSGIVING MEALS
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.
PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS
Parents of children in Year 3 or older attending schools OTHER THAN Our Lady of Mt. Carmel or St. Anne’s are invited to an INFORMATION and REGISTRATION session this coming Tuesday, 4 March at either 2.00pm or 7.30pm in the Parish Centre at which we will make arrangements for preparation to celebrate First Reconciliation later this year and First Communion in 2015. If you wish to be involved but are unable to attend one of these sessions, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060.
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.
FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES 2014
Letters have been sent to all families of children preparing for First Communion in 2014 that the proposed information and registration session has had a change of date to Tuesday 18 February in the Parish Centre at 2pm or 7.30pm.
BAPTISM OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
A number of school age children will be baptised at the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 24 November, the Feast of Christ the King. If you have children who wish to be baptised at that time please contact the Parish Office on 97441060 or Richard Hallett on 0421471073 as soon as possible. Preparation will start at 4pm at St Anne’s Church on Wednesday 6 November.
BAPTISM OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
A number of school age children will be baptised at the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 24 November, the Feast of Christ the King. If you have children who wish to be baptised at that time please contact the Parish Office on 97441060 or Richard Hallett on 0421471073 as soon as possible. Preparation will start at 4pm at St Anne’s Church on Wednesday 6 November.
Prayer For Yr 12s
God our Father, We pray for the students of Year 12, 2013. We especially pray for the well-being of all the students of Year 12 in our local community who now begin the process of journeying towards a new chapter in their lives. As they commence a period of examinations or finalising their commitments to their work places and certificates, we who have been fortunate enough to know them, ask for your guidance and support and your love and goodness be extended to all members of the class of 2013 over the coming final days, weeks and months ahead, as they make important decisions about their futures. As a parish community, we ask that the class of 2013 be blessed with the wisdom to make wise choices and clarity of vision to see the pathway that may lie before them. We ask that the class of 2013 be blessed with the success and rewards that comes with effort and commitment.
We pray that our Year 12s may never fail to realise that the intentions of many who place their trust in God to watch over and guide them, are not mere words but genuine heartfelt desires that they will always be happy and well.
We pray for Year 12s, that amidst all their fears about the future and the worry and stress of exams, that the peace and surety that can come from confidence in their friendship with Christ will comfort them. And we pray that the Lord be always at their side and may they continue to grow in his love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
……Stephen Connelly, SCR
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
On the walls of our Gathering space are posted the reports and proposals of our numerous parish groups which were presented at our Parish Assembly on 7th September.
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY REPORT 2013
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
Saturday 7 September, 2013
Over 30 Parishioners gathered in good spirit, commencing with prayer.
Michael McConville again facilitated with humour and encouragement.
Several apologies were noted.
Time was spent reviewing the proposals and outcomes of 2012 and the Parish Target “the people of OLMC Parish have become a Christian community in which we value one another and use our gifts for the good of all”
There were presentations from the Parish Primary School Principals. Noelene and Paul spoke of a program in collaboration with Salesian College that will enable the successful transition to Year 7, benefiting the students both socially and academically. The Religious Education Leaders, Rosalba and Colin with Richard outlined the RE program (based on the RCIA model), the Sacramental celebrations and the “Parenting in Faith” programs offered to parents.
Many of our Parish groups presented to the Assembly, outlining their work, plans and suggested proposals for the next year.
They included: Maintenance Team and Parish Centre Management, JG Community Garden, Knights of the Southern Cross, Justice and Historical Group. The Ecumenical group, Legion of Mary, RCIA, Baptismal Preparation Team and Emmaus Prayer Group were also represented. As was Bingo, Parish Web Page, Evergreens, RSJ associates, Children’s Liturgy and some of our Parish Neighbourhoods. There was a report on the Neighbourhood structure and Fr Kevin presented proposals on behalf of the Pastoral Team.
We heard of the incredible work of Saint Vincent de Paul, assisting their Sunbury clients with many hours of support and $8000 each month. The Conference is always in need of support with appeals and voluntary work.
The Youth Group are working to encourage parents and youth alike to become involved in liturgy and social gatherings.
Proposals, that were presented, to be considered by the Pastoral Coordinating Team include the financial support of an Overseas Project, Monthly Meeting Plan and a Parish Expo, maintenance issues of Parish property and involvement of Baptismal families. Other proposals suggested more Parish social gatherings eg picnic and morning teas hosted by Parish groups. Music in Sunday liturgies was discussed, as was the purchase of Liturgical banners for St Anne’s church.
A small group of parishioners gather monthly at Goonawarra Nursing Home for a sing-a-long with residents. Any musicians are warmly invited to join the fun.
All groups who were represented would warmly welcome any queries and/or new members.
Those who attended agreed that our Parish is blessed with many energetic and committed people who give freely of the time and talents for the growth of our Catholic community.
NOTE: A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE “PARISH REPORTS PAGE HERE.
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
We welcome the children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation and their families who will be attending all Masses this weekend. As part of their preparation the children will be receiving a copy of the Creed. The Creed is a “Confirmation” of our faith and we pray it every time we come to Mass.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
A reminder for families with children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation to attend any of the Masses next weekend to receive the Creed and the Confirmation Stoles. Confirmations will take place on Sunday 13 October in St Patrick’s Cathedral. Please continue to remember these children and their families in your prayers.
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.
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.
CONFIRMATION CHILDREN
This weekend is particularly important for the children preparing for Confirmation. At all masses we welcome the children and their families as they take part in the Rite of Election. The children will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s Cathedral on October 13. A reminder for parents that Parenting in Faith sessions will be held on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
CONFIRMATION 2013
Parents and guardians of children seeking to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2013 are invited to attend an information and registration session on Tuesday next, 23 July, at either 2.00pm or 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. The meeting will take less than an hour and will provide full details of the preparation and celebration arrangements.
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