We will not meet on 23rd July because of scheduled parish meetings. For further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
JULY—A MONTH OF HOPE
This month marks the official one-year anniversary of World Youth Day 08. Whether you were a pilgrim, a DID08 coordinator, volunteer or Melbourne Stay host.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate July as a month of hope.
Catch up with fellow pilgrims and attend an Evening of Prayer at St Francis’ Church with Bishop Timothy Costelloe on Wed 22 July at 7.30pm.
Further info. 9412 3300 or visit www.aoy.org.au
MELBOURNE PRIESTS’ GATHERING
Earlier this month, 120 of us gathered at the request of our archbishop to support one another. As usual when priests gather, there was plenty of talk, laughter and good will. This supports the recent survey of 1,286 priests in U.S.A. which found that 90.2% of priests are happy overall. A similar survey in 2001 gave identical results. These surveys contradict the public perception of most of the Western world that ministerial priesthood is a sad and lonely life. ‘When priests speak from the heart they will tell you that they find priesthood satisfying; they enjoy the ministry of a priest; and they’d do it all over again’ (Fr. S. Rossetti, Washington D.C.).
Fr Kevin
LIFE IN THE EUCHARIST
Would you like to have a better understanding and appreciation of the Eucharistic celebration? L.I.T.E. (Life in the Eucharist) is an education program conducted by a team of Catholic men and women. It is a program pioneered by the Blessed Sacrament Fathers and Brothers. With the sponsorship and encouragement of the Blessed Sacrament Congregation, we invite you to the next Eucharistic experience on the weekend of 25/26 July 2009. As the program is continuous, we ask that you commit to attending both days to gain the full benefit. More information from the Blessed Sacrament Congregation website here.
Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Multi-purpose Room
Dates: Sat 25 July Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm (Registration 8.45am to 9.30am). Sun 26 July Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm (Registration 9.l5am to 9.30am).
Cost: $10 for both days.
Registration forms are available at the Welcome Desk in St Anne’s Church and at the back of O.L.M.C. Church.
Bring your own lunch—tea/coffee provided.
ANNUAL MELBOURNE PRIESTS’ CONFERENCE
The Archbishop requested all his priests to gather at Geelong last week for a four-day residential conference on the theme ‘the Person of the Priest’. Our keynote speaker was Fr. Tim Costello, a New Zealand Marist Father. After many years working with seminarians and religious in formation, he is now a lecturer in Rome where he teaches in the Institute of Psychology. He gave us six presentations of about an hour each. We did group work as well among 105 of our confreres. Fr Martin Ashe and his committee organised the conference.
Fr Kevin
VOCATIONAL VIEW
In today’s first reading, Amos says he did not choose to be a prophet. God selected him. Maybe God is asking you to reconsider what you are doing and do His work instead.
INVITATION FROM THE ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE FOR EVANGELISATION
Pauline Year Vespers on Tue 30 June, 7.30pm at St Francis’ Church, Melbourne. Please join us to celebrate the end of the Pauline Year with Vespers and supper to follow in the Monastery Hall.
EUCHARISTIC FESTIVAL
THE EUCHARIST MAKES ALL THINGS NEW: 2009
Eucharistic Festival
10—13 June at St Dominic’s Priory and Church, 816 Riversdale Road, East Camberwell.
Program of sessions available at the Welcoming Desk in St Anne’s Church.
Please note registration is required for the day sessions on Saturday 13 June.
This Week’s Vocation View
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. When we go out to make disciples of all nations we have a lot to tell. God is Lord in heaven above and on earth below. Having received the Spirit that make’s you God’s own children, you are called to proclaim “Glory to the Father, to the Son and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was and who is to come.” Alleluia!
Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group
Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will meet at St Anne’s Church at 10am every Thursday. All welcome, children included.
Further information/transport contact Lambert and Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029
A VOCATION VIEW
Guided by the Holy Spirit, because with the Spirit comes, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness and self control. With God’s help, come forward to proclaim to those who are searching for meaning in life. As the Spirit is our life, let us be directed by the Spirit.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Parishioners are invited to join our sisters and brothers from other Christian Churches in celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by attending a special ecumenical service to be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, corner of Brook and Barkly Streets, on Sunday 31 May commencing at 7.00pm.
A plate of supper to share after the service would be much appreciated.
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will not meet this Thursday 4 June.
Meetings will resume next week.
Further info or transport please contact Elaine & Lambert van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
Prayers for Australia
Prayers for Australia at Ta’Pinu Shrine, Marian Hill, Bacchus Marsh (Mel 334 J8) on Sunday 17 May at 100pm. Please come and join us in reciting the Holy Rosaiy and Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass at 2.3Opm celebrated by Monsignor Benedid Camilleri.
THE EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will meet at St Anne’s Church on Thursdays at 10.00am. All welcome, including children.
Further info or transport please contact Elaine & Lambert van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
Catechesis with the Young People
Youth Catechesis Series with the Bishops
Presented by the Archdiocesan Office for Youth (wesite http://www.aoy.org.au)
Speaker: Bishop Christpher Prowse
St Peter Chanel’s Church, Deer Park
Sunday 17th May at 4.00pm
Bishop Prowse will talk about the Catholic Faith and the day will include praise, worship, and Mass.
Enquiries: 9412 8400 or visit the website http://www.aoy.org.au
One Simple Way to Meditate
Find a quiet place. Sit down with your back upright. Sit still. Gently close your eyes and begin to recite your prayer-word, or mantra, silently, interiorly and lovingly throughout the time of your meditation: “Ma-ra-na-tha.” Say it as four equally-stressed syllables. It is an Aramaic word (which is the language that Jesus spoke) and it means “Come, Lord.” It is found in the Scriptures and is one of the earliest prayers in the Christian tradition. Do not think about the meaning of the word. Just give your attention to the sound of it throughout the time of your meditation, from the beginning to the end. Whenever distractions arise, simply return to your mantra. Meditate for 30 minutes each morning and each evening, every day of your life. Father John Main always said: “Just say your word.” Meditation is a way of pure prayer marked by silence, stillness, and simplicity.
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