Last Monday, 97 Victorian priests ordained from Corpus Christi College met in Moonee Ponds and celebrated the Diamond (ordained in 1950) the Golden (ordained in 1960) and Silver (ordained in 1985) Jubilees.
The Diamond Jubilarians all retired from active ministry are Fr. Chris Baker, Fr. Des Cameron, Archbishop Len Faulkner, Fr. John Griffin, Fr. Ron Merrick and Monsignor Jim Murray.
The Golden Jubilarians are Fathers Frank Arnold (P.P. Blackburn North) Karmel Borg (Seminary staff) Pat Flanagan (retired) Paul Garland (retired) Eric Hodgens (retired) Bill Jordan (P.P. Flemington & Kensington) Bob Maguire (P.P. South Melbourne) and Barry Moran (P.P. East St Kilda).
The Silver Jubilarians are: Fathers Peter Austin (P.P. Rochester) Brian Carey (P.P. Corryong & Tallangatta) Tony Hill (P.P. Euroa & Nagambie) Julian Langridge (P.P. Healesville & Lilydale) Vincent Le (P.P. Bundoora) Michael O’Connell (P.P. Macleod) Charles Portelli (P.P. Kealba & Keilor Downs) Greg Pritchard (P.P. Chelsea) Wahid Riad (P.P. Bulleen) and Michael Sierakowski (P.P. East Bentleigh).
Nine Jubilarian priests have died and returned to the Father.
There have been 918 priests ordained from Corpus Christi College since 1929. The highest number were ordained in the decades of 1960’s—209 followed by the 1970’s—164. Only 67 were ordained in 1980’s, 49 in 1990’s and 40 in 2000’s.
WHERE IS GOD NOW? – SEARCHING FOR THE SACRED IN THE ORDINARY
Friday 23 July at 5.00pm at The Oratory, NewMan College, University of Melbourne, 887 Swanston St. Parkville.
Speaker:Dr Donna Orsuto.
RSVP Br Mark O’Connor fms at markoconnorfms@gmail.com phone 0401 222 596.
LECTURE BY PROF DONNA ORSUTO….STRAIGHT FROM PRAY 2010 BRISBANEE
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
Every First Friday at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church…..Rosary, Hymns and Divine Mercy Chaplet with quiet time for Adoration.
Every Saturday at 9.00am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church…..Rosary, Hymns and Divine Mercy Chaplet with quiet time for Adoration.
All welcome especially children.
TOUR 11 NOV TO 10 DEC 2011—AN EXPERIENCE OF CATHOLIC CULTURE
Catholic Theological College, is organising a study tour which includes Dublin, London, Paris, Villers Bretonneux, Lourdes and Rome.
Tour Leaders are Dr Frances Baker rsm and Rev Dr Austin Cooper omi AM.
Information Session: Thu July 15. Further info please telephone the College on 9412 3314 or email ctc@ctc.edu.au
CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM OF SOME OF OUR YOUTH
This will take place within 10.30am Mass next Sunday.
CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN
Cardinal Newman is to be beatified in Coventry, U.K. in September. Two of his famous sayings are:
‘In all times the laity have been the measure of the Catholic Spirit’ (Present Position of Catholics lecture 9)
‘Persons influence us, voices melt us, deeds inflame us. We are not converted by philosophical statements’ (Grammar of Assent, ch. 4)
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART 11 JUNE
There will be two celebrations of the Eucharist-9.30am at St Anne’s Church and 11.45am at O.L.M.C. Church. This feast is our traditional opportunity to give materially to the poor. Hence, on Sunday next, we will have the collection for the Winter Appeal of St Vincent de Paul Society.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
The annual prayer service sponsored by the National Council of Churches will be held this year at St Mary’s Church, Barkly St. Sunbury at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19 May.
MARY MACKILLOP TRAIL
A four-day pilgrimage (Fri to Mon) to Hamilton, Portland and Penola visiting the various places connected with the story of Blessed Mary MacKillop is being organised for 10-13 September 2010.
Travel will be by coach from Bacchus Marsh (pick up at Ballan) with motel accommodation.
Some meals will be provided with a day in Penola to visit museums and sites.
Cost will be approx. $500 twin share depending on the number applying, with single room supplement $120.
If you are interested please contact Sr Mary Fermio 53 672 078 or by email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au as soon as possible, leaving name(s), address and phone.
An application form and itinerary will then will be forwarded
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The group meets at 10.15am on Thursdays at St Anne’s Church.
All welcome including children.
urther info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
VOCATION VIEW
Can you imagine a country running on Jesus’ one law of “love one another”? No wars. No hunger. No thirst. No jealousy. Only loving followers of Jesus.
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group meets at 10.15am on Thursdays at St Anne’s Church.
All welcome including children.
Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Emmaus Prayer Group meets at 10.15am on Thursdays. NOTE: This week’s meeting will be at OLMC Church. All welcome including children. Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will not meet on Thursday 22 April because Charismatic Renewal is holding a Ladies Day at the CCR Centre, 101 Holden St. North Fitzroy (carpark entry in Dean Street) on this day from 9.30am to 4.00pm.
BYO lunch. Tea/coffee available.
The centre is situated at 101 Holden St. North Fitzroy.
The carpark entry is in Dean Street.
All ladies invited.
Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine on 9744 4029.
OUR NEW CATHOLICS
At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 3 April we will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with our Elect-Eni Saban, Alison fisher, Jason & Sue Wight as they come to full communion with the Catholic Church. After the Vigil we will share supper with them and their families in the Parish Centre. You are all invited to join us in congratulating them and celebrating Easter as a parish community. Please bring a plate of food to share.
OUR NEW CATHOLICS
At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 3 April we will celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with our Elect-Eni Saban, Alison fisher, Jason & Sue Wight as they come to full communion with the Catholic Church. After the Vigil we will share supper with them and their families in the Parish Centre. You are all invited to join us in congratulating them and celebrating Easter as a parish community. Please bring a plate of food to share.
ECUMENICAL GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
The Christian Churches of Sunbury have again arranged an interdenominational Good Friday Service to be held on the Village Green on Friday 2 April at 10.00am. The service will be held in a large marquee so don’t be discouraged if the weather is inclement. Traditionally, there has been a great spirit of Christian unity associated with this service as members from all the Sunbury Christian churches gather together in remembrance of the sacrifice made by Jesus some 2000 years ago for our salvation. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this service and to afterwards enjoy a cuppa and hot cross buns with fellow Christians.
ECUMENICAL GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
The Christian Churches of Sunbury have again arranged an interdenominational Good Friday Service to be held on the Village Green on Friday 2 April at 10.00am. The service will be held in a large marquee so don’t be discouraged if the weather is inclement. Traditionally, there has been a great spirit of Christian unity associated with this service as members from all the Sunbury Christian churches gather together in remembrance of the sacrifice made by Jesus some 2000 years ago for our salvation. All parishioners are encouraged to attend this service and to afterwards enjoy a cuppa and hot cross buns with fellow Christians.
COMMUNAL PENITENTIAL SERVICE
A communal penitential rite will be held on Tuesday 30 March at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church. The service will be based on the gospel parable of the forgiving father (Luke 15) and Christian hospitality within our centenary year. The previously advertised Second rite of the Sacrament of Penance is not possible due to a lack of available priests.
The Penitential Service lasting about 35 minutes is excellent preparation for the Sacred Triduum—the one event over three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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