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Unfortunately the Brazilian Dance Night has had to be cancelled due to technical issues.

See notice for Christmas in July Dinner Dance here, instead.

Year of Faith started on October 11 2012. On behalf of the Legion of Mary, this month we pray for the following: For those couples in need of strength and vitality in committing their lives to one another.

A very small section of flooring at the western end has been attacked by termites. A recent inspection under the flooring from the back wall to the front has found no live termites. Further chemical treatment has been carried out costing $1950.00.

Consultation with residents of Sunbury will be held next Tuesday for one hour at
2pm and 6.30pm at the Sunbury Community Health Centre.
Refreshments provided. Please register with Vicki Renner on 9205 2200.

Federal Member for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou and Breast Screen Victoria invite you to a free breast health Information session on Thursday 13 June from 10.30am to noon at Maria Vamvakinou’s Office, 6/1100 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows.

The Inquiry held its last two public hearings on 20 and 27 May, with Archbishop Hart and Cardinal Pell respectively. Each of the Church leaders emphasised the terrible long-term damage done to victims and their families, and the measures they had taken to support them. They renewed their apologies to them. They also outlined how they had succeeded in stopping further abuse from occurring. For further information on the Church’s response to the Inquiry go to www.facingthetruth.org.au. Please subscribe on the homepage for updates.

Last week workers in a boom crane replaced missing slates on the roof and repaired the flashing at the very top. Electricians came another day and installed low-energy external lights which are movement sensitive. The cost of these works is $2300.00.

 The Christian denominations each May collect data on the numbers of Australians who take part in Sunday worship. Our collectors will be counting us at each of the May Masses.

In honour of Our Lady of all Nations for the Holy Church and Priests, the Rosary will be prayed on Friday 31 May at St Anne’s Church, after 9.15am Mass.

All welcome to the inauguration of the shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Ta’ Pinu Marian Centre, 15 Flanagans Dr, Bacchus Marsh on Sunday 26 may at 3.00pm.

A working bee will be held at St Anne’s Church on next Saturday 1 June from 9am to Noon.
Please bring tools and energy to keep our Parish looking beautiful.

Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart, appeared before the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into child abuse for over three hours on Monday 20 May. He renewed his apology on behalf of the Church for “an horrific episode in our history, the effects of which are still keenly felt today”, and explained how the Church had changed since the 1990s. For further information on the Church’s response to the Inquiry or to download a summary of the Archbishop’s statement visit www.facingthetruth.org.au. On this website you will also find:

• videos on Towards Healing and Melbourne Response, the Church’s processes for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse

• copies of statements made by those appearing before the Inquiry

• new fact sheets and frequently asked questions.

Printed copies of the Archbishops statements given last Monday are available at our Welcome Desk. Cardinal Pell of Sydney will appear tomorrow, 27 May.

Editor: I strongly recommend reading all the “right of reply” documents, particularly those from the Independant Commissioner, Melbourne Response. Click here.

The Gala Ball will be held at the Plaza Ballroom on Thursday 30 May and is the major fund raiser for Alcohol & Other Drug Family Services.
The funds raised go toward funding alcohol & other drug family counsellors in the Western Region of Melbourne.
The program is focused on restoring the wellbeing and relationships of those affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use.
Contact 9287 555 for further information.

Wednesday evenings starting 5 June to 24 July. Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy.
Enquiries Fiona 0407 879 991 or www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily.
Blessed John Paul II “Theology of the Body”. Why is marriage between man and woman? Why can’t priests marry? I just want to be happy…is it possible? Some of the topics discussed at the course.
Registrations close 29 May.
$40 per person.
Info on St Anne’s Noticeboard and welcome desk.

Federal Member for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou and Breast Screen Victoria invite you to a free breast health Information session on Thursday 13 June from 10.30am to noon at Maria Vamvakinou’s Office, 6/1100 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows.

The Maltese Gharb Club of Melbourne invites you to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St Elizabeth on Sunday 2 June at St Bernadette’s Catholic Community Centre, Cooke Ave, North Sunshine. Mass at 2.30pm celebrated by Mons Benedict Camilleri followed by a function in the foyer.

Sunbury United Sporting Club in Mitchells Lane has applied to the Victorian Commission for Gambling to increase by 85% the number of poker machines at their club.
Sunbury residents may comment on this application in writing. Please visit www.vcglr.vic.gov.au or 1300 182 457 for contact details. Comments close on 29 May.
Your submission may be helped by material from the Australian Churches Gambling Taskforce whose members include Archbishop Philip Wilson Chair of Australian Catholic Bishops and the CEO of St Vincent de Paul and Catholic Social Services.

Archbishop Hart will appear before the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into child abuse on Monday, 20 May. He will acknowledge and apologise for the terrible blight of child sex abuse by priests and other Church representatives that largely occurred over a 30 year period from 1960 to 1990. Go to www.facingthetruth.com.au for statements, videos, frequently asked questions, fact sheets and a full copy of the Church’s submission to the Inquiry, Facing the Truth. Please subscribe on the homepage for updates.

Touring another land can help us to understand the people, history and culture of that place. A tour led by Fr John Magri and Sr Margaret Mary is being organised for later this year. The tour wanders through Jordan and Israel, visiting places where Moses, Joshua, Ruth and other Old Testament people of faith travelled, as well as where our Lord was born, grew up, worshipped and carried out his ministry.
“Walk the very ground that Jesus walked!”
If you are interested please register your interest with Fr John (9568 1206 / oakleigh@cam.org.au ) or Sr Margaret Mary (0423 813 361 / servants2hearts@yahoo.com.au ) and for an itinerary.

The Sunbury Action Group of the Leprosy Mission invite you to their 30th Birthday Celebrations at St Andrews Uniting Church on Thursday 9 May at 1.30pm. Admission by donation.
Speaker and Afternoon Tea available (for sale).
RSVP Joycelyn Young on 9740 5948 by Monday 6 May.