All parishioners belonging to any group are warmly welcomed to a gathering on Tuesday May 6 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre. There we will discuss the commencement of the PMN (Parish Meeting Night) Initiative.
NOTICES —— Mainly meetings and promises of meetings
MEETING FOR MINISTERS OF THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND:
Sunday 27 April, 9.30am (between Masses) or Friday 9 May, 9.45am (after Mass)
MINISTERS OF COMMUNION:
Formation for all Ministers of Communion will be held on Wednesday 30 April at 10.00am or 7.30pm in the Parish Centre.
PARISH GROUPS:
All parish group contacts have recently been sent a letter regarding the Parish Meeting Night initiative. All members and / or representatives are warmly welcome (as noted in the letter) to a gathering on May 6 at 7.30pm at the Parish Centre. Any enquiries please call the Parish Office 9744 1060.
ST ANNE’S CHURCH CLOSURE:
St Anne’s Church will be closed from Monday April 28 to Saturday May 3 for cleaning, maintenance and the installation of the Tapestries. Scaffolding will allow cleaning of the high areas in the apse.
Saturday evening Mass will be at the usual time of 6.00pm on May 3.
“PASCHAL MYSTERY”- TAPESTRIES:
Tapestries will be blessed at the 8.30am Mass on Sunday May 4. Morning Tea after will be hosted by Sunbury West Neighbourhood.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: MINI VINNIES IN SUNBURY
This year, the Society of St Vincent de Paul will celebrate 50th Anniversary of its establishment in our parish. The Society is showing new growth, especially in our three Catholic schools. A conference of Mini-Vinnie’s has been set up at OLMC school with 38 members. Last Monday the Social Justice Group of St Anne’s school prepared 60 bags of sweets for the 126 guests at the Monday dinner run by Rotary. There is a Vinnie’s Conference at Salesian College.
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.
THANK YOU
St Vincent de Paul Conference would like to thank each of you, our parish community at Mass, on behalf of the friends we visit, for your generous donation of $3990.00. Various parishioners and school staff donated toys and other gifts. Your continued prayers and support are much appreciated.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Our Parish will be supporting St Vincent de Paul Society with Special collections rather than having the Christmas Tree present donation.
Vouchers for gifts deliver the dignity to those families in need to be able to buy the gifts they truly need.
This is only one of two collections our Parish has for St Vincent de Paul.
The work undertaken by the volunteers is central to the message of Jesus– look after the poor and give them the dignity they deserve.
Special Collections will be taken up this week and next week.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Our Parish will be supporting St Vincent de Paul Society with Special collections rather than having the Christmas Tree present donation.
Vouchers for gifts deliver the dignity to those families in need to be able to buy the gifts they truly need.
This is only one of two collections our Parish has for St Vincent de Paul.
The work undertaken by the volunteers is central to the message of Jesus– look after the poor and give them the dignity they deserve.
Special Collections will be taken up this week and next week.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Shop will be open Saturdays until 3.00pm from 26 October.
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.
Also a comment may be left at the bottom of this page if you would like to leave any feedback.
Parish Assembly 7th September 2013
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Are you having a clean out? We are in urgent need of your good donations, such as furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and books.
If you run a business and have stock or equipment you do not want then please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre at 156 O’Shannassy St, during opening hours 9-5 Monday to Friday or 9-1 on Saturday. For a donation pick up, phone 1800 621 329. Do you have some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to assist us in our retail centre. We are very flexible with any hours you can spare. There are lots of different jobs to suit all applicants. If you can help please call the manager on 9744 1447. Thank you for your support.
THANK YOU
As you might have read in the Newsletter 2 weeks ago, Louise Oswald and Rita Rocco were part of a Winter Sleep out to raise funds for St Vincent de Paul. They wish to send a big Thank you to all who supported them as they have managed to raise a bit over $3000.00.
Congratulations Louise and Rita, and the money raised will be used to help those in need.
PARISH SLEEP OUT
As a volunteer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society I have found that people live in poverty when they do not have enough resources to reliably meet their basic needs – food, housing, heating and health care, among them. Particular groups of people in Australian society are at higher risk of poverty and include those who are jobless, renters, single parent families and the elderly. Here in Sunbury the St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are kept busy assisting the people in our community and our funds are limited. As a result I will be participating in the “Parish Sleep Out” being held at St. Christopher’s Airport West on 26th July and would appreciate your support in sponsoring me. All the funds I raise will be used to assist the people in our Sunbury Community. I would like to ask you to please sponsor me with a donation?
Louise Oswald SVDP Sunbury Conference President
WYD 2013- GLADSTONE PARK YOUNG VINNIES
Join Gladstone Park Young Vinnies to celebrate a Youth Mass at Good Shepherd Church at 6pm, followed by dinner, games, Praise and Worship and a sleep out. Stay overnight and enjoy breakfast, the live stream of Saturday night’s vigil from Rio, lunch and farewells the next day.
Venue: Good Shepherd Church, 88 South Circular Road, Gladstone Park
When: Saturday 6pm 27 July – Sunday 2pm 28 July
Contact: Nerissa at nerissa_isaac@hotmail.com
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Are you having a clean out? We are in urgent need of your good donations, such as furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac & books. If you run a business and have stock or equipment you do not want then please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre at 156 O’Shannessy St, during opening hours –9-5 Monday to Friday or 9-1 on Saturday. For a donation pick up, phone 1800 621 329.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
All funds raised from the annual winter appeal go directly towards providing emergency relief assistance to people in need within the community and support the Society’s good works.
All financial donations over $2 are tax deductible.
The Winter Appeal aims to raise funds to provide emergency relief assistance and other support to people in need during winter.
For any further information regarding the Society’s appeals please call 03 9895 5800.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL RETAIL OUTLET– SUNBURY
St Vincent de Paul retail outlet is desperately seeking volunteers to help in the shop. If you have a few hours a week you can spare for an excellent cause, please speak to Peter at the shop in O’Shannessy St, Sunbury.
Also, St Vincent de Paul is taking donations of old mobile phones at the shop.
The Winter appeal will be conducted on 16/17 June in our Parish.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL FESTIVAL MEETING AND MASS
Festival Meeting and Mass celebrating Bicentenary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, on Friday 12 April at 7pm Corpus Chrsiti Church, Glenroy (Cnr Widford St & Melbourne Ave, Glenroy. The evening will include Mass and Commissioning of Conference.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Are you having a clean out?
We are in urgent need of your good donations, such as furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac & books.
If you run a business and have stock or equipment
you do not want then please consider donating to Vinnies. Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre at 156 O’Shanassy St, during opening hours 9-5 Monday to Friday or 9-1 on Saturday. For a donation pick up, phone 1800 621 329. Do you have some spare time? we are looking for volunteers to assist us in our retail centre. We are very flexible with any hours you can spare. There are lots of different jobs to suit all applicants.
If you can help, please call the manager on 9744 1447.
Thank you for your support.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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