MACYAC
MacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYac) is a network of young adults and Sisters of St Joseph centred at the MacYac gathering place at 155 Melbourne Ave, Glenroy.
It provides an opportunity for young adults (1835 years) to `live in’, share life, prayer, reflection, vision and outreach to those in need.
MacYac is offering a `Come and See’ weekend from Friday 28 October to Sunday 30 October to find out more about the young adult community.
Alternatively, there is a `Come and See’ session on Saturday 29 October at 2pm.
For more info contact 9306 8903 or email macyac@sosj.org.au.
Mary MacKillop wrote “Believe in the whisperings of God to your own heart.”
MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Sat 22 October.
MacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) invites young adults to come and visit significant sites in the life of our first Australian saint here in Melbourne. Meet at St Francis Church, Cnr Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2pm. Visit the birthsite, Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and the site of the First Providence. Come and be inspired by the person of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop-Australia’s First Saint in her home town. The walks are held on the fourth Sunday of each month. For bookings phone: 9926 9300 or macyac@sosj.org.au. MacYAC is a ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart of the Victorian Province.
ST MARY MACKILLOP
Her influence on Catholic Social Service Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow; Melbourne 13-14 October. Bookings are now open for this conference. A flyer which includes a registration form available at http://www.css.org.au/MaryMacKillop. Cost for full participation including meals $200. More details at Welcome Desk.
Social Justice Group
PARISH ASSEMBLY
A very brief and much condensed report of the recent Parish Assembly can be found on our Parish Reports page.
Just click here.
A MESSAGE FROM SR MAUREEN & SR MARY
“Gratitude is the memory of the heart” St Mary MacKillop.
Sincere thanks to Father Kevin and the Parish Co-Ordinating Team for organising such a wonderful farewell. Grateful thanks to all those involved in the preparations.
We found the spirit of St Mary MacKillop very evident.
For your generosity with your gifts both monetary, flowers, cards and useful gifts, which will remind us of your presence—We are most grateful. THANK YOU. We were overwhelmed. Mass will be celebrated by the Blessed Sacrament Fathers for all your intentions.
May God bless and reward you,
…..Srs Maureen and Mary
RSJ IN MISSION
Next meeting at Parish Centre meeting room on Wed 7 September at 1.30pm.
Guest speaker Sr Mary Fermio RSJ.
All welcome.
Enquiries Jenny Coutts 9744 3472.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR SRS MAUREEN & MARY
A special collection will be taken up next weekend as a token of appreciation for the work done by these two wonderful ladies. There will also be an opportunity to say farewell to Srs Maureen and Mary at a shared lunch in the Parish Centre on Sunday 28 August from 12.00 lunch time. Please bring a plate to share.
ST. MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP
To celebrate the first Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop on 6-8 August 2011, the Sisters of St Joseph invite you to visit Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre from 10am to 4pm at 362 Albert St, East Melbourne. Entry by donation. The Museum, chapel and gift shop will be open and refreshments available. Enquiries call 03 9926 9300.
MACKILLOP PILGRIMAGE IN SEPTEMBER
Four-day pilgrimage to Hamilton, Portland and Penola will be held from 9 to 12 September. Cost $550 twin share. Applications close on 30 June. Please contact Sr. Mary Fermio 5367 2078
MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Meet at St Francis Church, cnr. Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2.00pm on Sat 28 May.
If you can’t make it this month, the walks are held on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Bookings: 9926 9300 or macyac@sosj.org.au
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH IN PERU
To support their work of helping women to help themselves, a Peruvian Winter Warmer of music, food and accessories for sale will be held at Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, 362 Albert St. East Melbourne on Thu 19 May 12.30 to 8 pm.
THANKS
Thanks for all the prayers for me. The surgery has been successful and I am recuperating at Yarraville convent. The power of your prayers was very strong……Sr Maureen Cahir
MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Meet at St Francis Church, cnr. Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2.00pm on Sat 26 March. Bookings: 9926 9300 or macyac@sosj.org.au Further info. on noticeboard.
MARY MACKILLOP HERITAGE CENTRE OPEN DAYS 2011
362 Albert Street, East Melbourne 10am 4pm on the following Saturdays: 12 February
19 March
6 August
22 October
26 November
Entry by donation. For more info call (03) 9926 9300.
ST MARY MACKILLOP PILGRIMAGES TO SYDNEY & PENOLA
Two pilgrimages have been organised for 2011
(1) A 6 night pilgrimage to Sydney from 19-25 May.
(2) A 3 night pilgrimage from Bacchus Marsh to Hamilton, Portland & Penola from 9—12 September.
Pilgrimages will depend on the number of people interested. To register your interest contact Sr Mary Fermio on 53 672 078, email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au before Christmas. Further details see noticeboard St Anne’s Church.
ST MARY MACKILLOP PILGRIMAGES TO SYDNEY & PENOLA
Two pilgrimages have been organised for 2011
(1) A 6 night pilgrimage to Sydney from 19-25 May.
(2) A 3 night pilgrimage from Bacchus Marsh to Hamilton, Portland & Penola from 9—12 September.
Pilgrimages will depend on the number of people interested.
To register your interest contact Sr Mary Fermio on 53 672 078, email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au before Christmas.
Further details see noticeboard St Anne’s Church.
SHARE THE SPIRIT OF MARY MACKILLOP—BE A JOSEPHITE ASSOCIATE!
A meeting of Josephite Associates and anyone else interested in knowing more, will be held in St Joseph’s Convent, 37 Macedon St. Sunbury on WED 1st DECEMBER at 1.30pm.
Josephite Associates are men and women of any age, married or single, who are attracted to the person and spirit of Mary MacKillop. Associates gather for friendship, prayer and to deepen their understanding of Mary MacKillop’s life and spirituality, reflecting on how they can daily live this spirit so as to make a difference in our world.
All are welcome to come and meet Sr Mary Fermio rsj, Victorian Coordinator and discover what being an Associate means.
OUR CANONISATION CELEBRATION
On 17 October, the day of the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop we, with our local Sisters of St Joseph, will celebrate a special Eucharirst in St Anne’s Church at 5.30pm, followed by a shared tea in the Parish Centre. From 7.00pm we will beam the Canonisation ceremony direct from Rome onto big screens in the Parish Centre and enjoy the event together. This will be a once in a lifetime event for us.
OUR CANONISATION CELEBRATION
On 17 October, the day of the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop we, with our local Sisters of St Joseph, will celebrate a special Eucharirst in St Anne’s Church at 5.30pm, followed by a shared tea in the Parish Centre. From 7.00pm we will beam the Canonisation ceremony direct from Rome onto big screens in the Parish Centre and enjoy the event together. This will be a once in a lifetime event for us.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal
This weekend will be the final collection for the Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal. Proceeds raised will go towards involving the Sisters of St Joseph in the Canonisation ceremony in Rome, along with the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives and a youth contingent from across all dioceses. The proceeds will also assist in providing all Australians access to the coverage of the ceremony whether it be via telecast or web-streaming.
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