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During the month of  November  we  remember  our  dearly  departed  loved ones. At all masses, we have a memorial book that we will add to every week. Please feel free to fill in a purple form to have your loved ones  added to our memorial book.

This will take place on Sunday 11 December. The event is being sponsored by the Combined Churches of Sunbury and tells the Christmas message in story, song and festivity. Organisers are looking for volunteers and donations to help make the event a success. If you would like to assist, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060. There is also information in the foyer of St Anne s Church.

CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS (20th Nov)

This Sunday we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. And while Christ is King of the World, he is also a kind and loving shepherd who cares for His flock.

The first reading today focuses on the Lord’s caring nature. “I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will give them rest.” The Responsorial Psalm reiterates those sentiments, praising the Lord for His incredible generosity. He gives us all we need and more, again, like a shepherd who cares for His sheep.

Meanwhile, in all three of the readings, there is an eschatological element. Each one, in varying degrees, speaks to us of the second coming and the final judgment that will take place when the Lord does return in glory.

The Lord is our shepherd. It is, therefore, our responsibility as His disciples to use what He has given us wisely. We all have time, talents and treasure, and we are called to use those gifts to the best of our ability, not by squandering them, but by taking ownership of them and making the Master proud.

On judgment day, the faithful steward of God’s gifts will be with those on the right, and with the words, “Come, you are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,” we will be ushered into the heavenly kingdom.

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A GIANT CAR BOOT SALE with craft stalls will be held by Sunbury Uniting Church on the Village Green and inside the church hall, on Saturday 19 November from 8.30am. There will be outside car sites (over 60 cars!!) and inside craft stalls. Site prices: cars $20, inside craft stalls $20. For more info or to book, ring Helen on 9744 3031 or 0407 506 507.

Next weekend, Mr Charlie Gatt from the Bible Society of Australia will be visiting us to speak at all Masses about the “May They Be One” Bible Campaign. All parishioners will be invited to participate financially or through prayer, and thereby share in the blessings that come from helping to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to others less fortunate.

St Peter Apostle Mission Parish at  38 Guinane Ave,  Hoppers Crossing is hosting a  healing mass and mission retreat.
On 11 Nov from 7-9pm there will be a heal- ing mass, preaching of the Word of God, Praise and Worship followed by Adoration.
On 12 Nov from 10am to 8pm  there will be praise and worship, preaching the Word of God, Adoration, Holy Mass 1st Rite of Reconciliation.
Concluding on 13 Nov from 5-9pm with  Holy Mass, Praise and Worship, Preaching the Word of God and Adoration.
Contact  Fr Pius Kodakkathanath on 9749 4300 for  further information.
BYO lunch. Tea and coffee supplied.

From Sun 13 Nov to Sun 20 Nov at St  Brendan’s Flemington,  St  Joseph the Worker,  North Reservoir,  St  Matthew’s, North Fawkner, St Martin de Porres, Avondale Heights, concluding at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
The Missione Mariana wil be led by Archbishop Salvatore  Pappalardo,  archbishop  of  Siracusa,  together  with  Rev. Monsignor Alfio Inserra, in both Italian and English. Information will be on the Welcome Desk in the foyer of St Anne’s Church.

The Gisborne Singers will be performing Handel s Messiah on Nov 20 at 3pm in The Chapel at Rupertswood Mansion, Sunbury. As in the past, the choir will present this major work with professional soloists and orchestra. Prices are General $35, Con $30, Students $20, under 12 free. Concert bookings, contact Liz on 5426 2467.

This will be held at Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow Ave, Campbellfield on Sat 19 Nov at 6.30pm. Tickets are $50 per person (inc food, drink & music) are available by contacting 9386 3948. All proceeds are for a very worthy cause.

Sunbury United Junior Soccer Club kindly loaned the Youth Group their BBQ and donated sausages for the Sausage Sizzle  last week.    This  helped  the Youth Group  raise  much needed funds for their monthly activities.

NEIGHBOURHOOD FAMILIES CELEBRATION

As an ongoing part of our celebration of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2011, children and their families who celebrated these Sacraments this year have been invited to a special Neighbourhood Mass at 10.30am on Sunday 13th of November.
Refreshments will be available from 10.00am and we will arrange for families from each Neighbourhood to meet each other before Mass, to go in and sit together for the celebration of the Mass.

Families from the following Neighbourhoods have been invited to come on Sunday 13th November:
Boardman
Bulla
Clarkefield
Emu Bottom
Fullwood
Gisborne South
Gumtree Hills
Killara/ Canterbury Hills
Kismet Park
Reservoir Road
Riddell
Sherwood
Spaceline
Strathearn Glen
Studley Park
Sunbury West.

Other parishioners from these Neighbourhoods are warmly invited and encouraged to come along, meet with these young families before Mass and make them welcome in their Neighbourhood communities.

The Youth Group are organising a fund raising `Sausage Sizzle’ on 30 October after 10.30 Mass.
All are welcome to join and support this event. Youth are encouraged to register and join the Youth Group.
Also, the Youth are going to be trained how to make hand made Christmas cards which will be on sale for parishioners.
This is for the Youth to raise funds for their group activities.
In order to support this activity can parishioners donate unused art work items that can be used to make cards. We are looking for items like paint or stamp kits, pretty paper, crayons, sketch pens, material, etc.
A box will be available at the entrance of St Anne’s church to collect the donated items.
Thank you for your support.

Develop skills for biblical storytelling and public bible reading in our fun and practical workshop. Sunday 29 October from 1.30-3.30pm at St Andrews Uniting Church. Only $12 per participant. Contact Amanda to register on 0403 204 613 or amandasymonds@gmail.com.

The Apex Club of Sunbury and Pitruzzello estate have joined forces to raise money and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation by holding a Pink Ribbon event on Sunday 30 October, 12pm. The cost of the 2 course meal is $55 per head. All tickets need to be pre-purchased. Please arrange payment by 25 October. All enquiries can be directed to Andrew on 0413 103 717 or 5428 3055.

Sunbury Police and Sunbury Community Health Centre invite you to a Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday 25 October from 7-8.30am at Sunbury Police Station.
Breakfast will be supplied. RSVP 14 October Sgt Steve Reid 9744 8111.

We are very grateful for the work Fr Michael Fallon has done in our parish over the last 6 weeks. He has prepared us for the New Mass Order at nearly every Mass over that time and helped in countless many other ways in our community. We thank Fr Michael and wish him all the very best with his new appointment in Brisbane. Please join us for morning tea after the 8.30 Mass.

His Lordship Mons Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo Malta will be celebrating Mass at Ta Pinu Shrine, Bacchus Marsh on Saturday 15 October at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

His Lordship Mons Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo Malta will be celebrating Mass at Ta Pinu Shrine, Bacchus Marsh on Saturday 15 October at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome.