The Annual Parish Assembly was held in the morning of 1 September. The assembly was a very happy, peaceful gathering with a very positive atmosphere. The minutes of the assembly are at the Welcome Desk. Developments from last years assembly were noted, eg. re-introduction of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, further members of St Vincent de Paul Society, better audio visual at OLMC Church, an evangelising letter to 3550 Catholic households four times per year, the international day.
Several groups including our two schools gave reports on the past twelve months.
The schools highlighted religious education initiatives especially in social justice plus the developments in teaching and learning, including use of technology. The Legion of Mary gave their report of their pastoral care to those in aged care. Vinnies gave a report of their practical care to hundreds of people in Sunbury which was so inspiring.
Fourteen proposals were put before the assembly. Seven proposals were requests for more assistance, generally of more workers to existing programmes: Baptismal Preparation team, Bingo workers, Communion ministers to sick and frail, Legion of Mary, RCIA Team, Small Christian Communities and the Youth Group.
Seven new proposals were tabled: assist archiving of Parish Historical material, a bus for the Evergreens, Catholic Education Foundation for parish families; improve acknowledgement plaque; a memorial garden at St Anne’s Church; structure all parish meetings and support a health project in remote PNG.
The fourteen proposals are on the walls of the Gathering space. Please take time to view them and sign up today or next Sunday to the proposals, either as a new volunteer or to go on a sub-committee to investigate one of the seven new proposals. Please sign up on the proposals.
I thank the Parish Co-Ordinating Team for planning the Assembly and Michael McConville for his facilitating the Assembly (and for the photos).
THANK YOU from OLMC YOUTH GROUP
Thanks from the OLMC Youth Group for the generous support shown by the Parish community for making last weekend’s International Lunch a great success. Especially to the youth who helped organise the event and to all who got involved to make it a memorable day.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENT
INTERNATIONAL LUNCH
OLMC Youth Group would like to gather our Parishioners from different Nationalities and Cultures together and share their traditional food, music, values and beliefs on 19th August after the 10.30AM Mass.
We are accepting hamper donations for a raffle that will be on sale to raise funds for the ‘Youth Group’ activities (Please hand them to the parish office before the event).
We are arranging games and prizes.
Please block this date.
We encourage you to participate and make our community aware of how vibrant and multicultural it is. We would appreciate if each Nationality can group together and do an event individually or as a group if possible please.
Enquiries – Garnet Jacob on 97408328 or email garnetjacob@yahoo.com.
LAUNCH OF VICTORIA PILGRIMAGE TO WYD AT RIO 2013
Victoria WYD pilgrimage launch is on Friday 27 July at St Mary’s Church,
33 Howard St, West Melbourne.
6.30pm Praise & worship;
7.30pm Mass
8.30pm Carnivale
One year to go to World Youth Day. RSVP 20 July aoy@cam.org.au or 9412 3300.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENT
INTERNATIONAL LUNCH
OLMC Youth Group would like to gather our Parishioners from different Nationalities and Cultures together and share their traditional food, music, values and beliefs on 19th August after the 10.30AM Mass.
We are accepting hamper donations for a raffle that will be on sale to raise funds for the ‘Youth Group’ activities (Please hand them to the parish office before the event).
We are arranging games and prizes.
Please block this date.
We encourage you to participate and make our community aware of how vibrant and multicultural it is. We would appreciate if each Nationality can group together and do an event individually or as a group if possible please.
Enquiries – Garnet Jacob on 97408328 or email garnetjacob@yahoo.com.
LAUNCH OF VICTORIA PILGRIMAGE TO WYD AT RIO 2013
Victoria WYD pilgrimage launch is on Friday 27 July at St Mary’s Church,
33 Howard St, West Melbourne.
6.30pm Praise & worship;
7.30pm Mass
8.30pm Carnivale
One year to go to World Youth Day. RSVP 20 July aoy@cam.org.au or 9412 3300.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR PRACTICE
There will be no choir practice during the school holidays.
Practice will resume again from the 25 July at 6.30pm.
LAUNCH OF VICTORIA PILGRIMAGE TO WYD AT RIO 2013
The launch is on Friday 27 July at St Mary’s Church, 33 Howard St, West Melbourne.
6.30pm Praise & worship;
7.30pm Mass;
8.30pm Carnivale.
One year to go to World Youth Day. RSVP 20 July aoy@cam.org.au or 9412 3300.
WELCOME
Welcome to families of children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Part of preparation for Confirmation is the Rite of Election. We pray for these children to be strengthened in their faith as they receive this important Sacrament.
Lord God,
you created the human race
and are the author of its renewal.
Bless all your adopted children and add these chosen ones
to the harvest of your new covenant. As true children of the promise,
may they rejoice in eternal life, won, not by the power of nature,
but through the mystery of your grace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir practice will be on Wednesday’s every week during school terms between 6.30 to 7.30PM at St Anne’s Church.
Please make use of this opportunity to get trained by professional Music Teachers at no cost.
We are intending for this Choir to sing every 1st Sunday of the Month at the 10.30AM Mass.
All are welcome to attend.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit http://www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir practice will be on Wednesday’s every week during school terms between 6.30 to 7.30PM at St Anne’s Church.
Please make use of this opportunity to get trained by professional Music Teachers at no cost.
We are intending for this Choir to sing every 1st Sunday of the Month at the 10.30AM Mass.
All are welcome to attend.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Friendly notification to Parents, Youth and Children.
Our next Choir Practice is on 1st May –Tuesday between
6.30 to 7.30PM @ St Anne’s Church.
This practice will equip us to sing at the 10.30AM Sunday Service on 6th May 2012.
Love to see as many as possible for the practice.
God Bless!
Garnet Jacob
97408328/0411286428
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit http://www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
WHAT IS THE XT3 WEBSITE?
“When people exchange information, they are already sharing themselves, their view of the world, their hopes, their ideals. It follows that there exists a Christian way of being present in the digital world: this takes the form of a communication which is honest and open, responsible and respectful of others… I would like then to invite Christians, confidently and with an informed and responsible creativity, to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible.”
– Pope Benedict XVI, Message for the 45th World Communications Day, 5 June 2011
Pope John Paul II asked of us: “You young people have in a special way the task of witnessing today to the faith; the commitment to bring the Gospel of Christ – the Way, the Truth and the Life – into the third Christian Millennium, to build a new civilization – a civilization of love, of justice and of peace.”
And so Xt3 represents Christ (Xt) in the 3rd Millennium.
Xt3 is a content driven social networking site. It has the functionalities of the most common social networks, but with a broad resource base of the latest media that relates to the Catholic faith! Xt3 is sponsored by Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney.
Xt3 supports and bring to life the Holy Father’s 2009 theme for the 43rd World Communications Day this: New Technologies, New Relationships. Promoting a Culture of Respect, Dialogue and Friendship.
YOUTH GROUP
Every weekend until 23rd March 2012 the ‘Youth and Children’s Choir’ practice is held at St Anne’s from 6.30 to 7.30PM on Fridays.
Ages 7yrs and above are welcome to join.
Training provided by Professional Music Teacher.
YOUTH GROUP EASTER SPECIAL
All Youth are invited to come and make ‘Easter Cup Cakes’ and lollie bags with assistance from a friendly Chef .
Come and have fun.
YOUTH GROUP PIZZA AND TRIVIA NIGHT
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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