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The Service was held in St Andrew’s Church.  Our parishioners gave $650 from their Thanksgiving Offering to pay for the costs of the marquee etc. for the service.

The count will take place at all Masses over the next four  weekends.

The Christian Churches of Sunbury have again arranged an Interdenominational Good Friday Service to be held on the Village Green commencing at 10.00am.  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 and to afterwards enjoy a cuppa and hot cross bun with fellow Christians.
Volunteers are needed to set up on Thursday afternoon.

Dr Clare Walker, president of the Catholic  Medical Association (U.K.) has warned drugs are responsible for a huge rise in mental illness among young people and the problem is not being properly addressed.  ‘The quintupling of intractable depression rates in young adulthood after a history of taking cannabis or certain other illicit drugs is still not publicised’.  She pointed to studies which show that teenagers who drink alcohol regularly are more likely to suffer from depression.

Thank you for the ways in which you have ‘farewelled’ me—
to all those parishioners who have taken the time to write a card expressing gratitude and wishing me well;
for the generosity of my farewell gift;
for the kind words and special memories shared;
for the morning tea last Sunday and the opportunity to say what I wanted to say as I bring to a close this extraordinary chapter of my life.
I will always fondly remember my time working in this place.  I will not forget you and I will continue to remember you in my prayers.
……With a grateful heart, Irene.

At the recent Parish Information Session on Stewardship, a request was made for knowledge about the Presbytery Account which receives the First Collection, Baptism and Funeral donations.  No money from Stewardship is deposited in the Presbytery Account.
30% of the Presbytery Account income is forwarded to support the ninety retired Melbourne priests, our four bishops, fifty-nine priests in parishes unable to support  fully their priest and two Melbourne priests on overseas mission.
Other expenses paid from the account are:  the payment of the lease and running costs of the priest’s car, fees for Fr. Bert assisting  at  Sunday  Mass,  provision  of  food  and laundry at the Presbytery, and finally a living allowance of $320 a week from which the priest prays for his professional development, retreat, holidays, Thanksgiving Offering and other charities.

Special thanks to our parish collectors who are doing a favour to those who forgot to return their Time & Talent Sheet and their Pledge Card last Sunday, by collecting these items when visiting their homes so that the program can be signed off this week.  Thanks to Fr. Peter for his presence among us last Sunday at the four Masses and celebrating four Baptisms while Fr. Kevin was doing the same at Cheltenham parish.
All visitors are invited to a Social Evening on Wednesday at 7.30pm to wind up the program and hear the news of how our Stewardship program has gone.

7.00pm Thursday 31 March at Sunbury College.
Further info. on noticeboard at St Anne’s Church or contact Zelma on 9744 2719, email: sunburychaplaincy@hotmail.com

An opportunity for those who have suffered a loss due to the death of a loved one or separation/divorce—to join a grief and loss peer support group for adults.  Dates:  18 & 25 March,   1 & 8 April—7.00pm at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Mill Park. Email carmel.mcleod@cam.org.au or phone 9407 3176.

The Youth Group will not be meeting at St Anne’s Church this coming fourth Sunday (27 March).  Instead members have decided to gather at ‘The New Canterbury Estate’ park opposite Phillip Drive, Sunbury on Sun 27 March around 12 noon.
All are welcome.
Please bring along some snacks and soft drinks.
The group has planned yabbying and some outdoor games.
Further info. please contact Garnet Jacob on 9740 8328 / 0411 286 428.

Welcome to our parish to speak to us all on Stewardship.  Fr. Peter is parish priest of Cheltenham, chairperson of the Retired Priests’ Foundation and lecturer at Catholic Theological College.  We are grateful for all the time and effort he has put into our Stewardship Renewal.

With sadness and much regret, we  learn  of  Irene’s decision to cease being our pastoral  associate.  Over  twelve  years Irene has served our parishioners,  especially  the  housebound,  in  aged  care,  in palliative care and suffering chronic illness.
Irene is blessed with faith, perception, compassion, discretion and a marvellous memory (ask her husband Keith!).
Fellow pastoral associates, parish staff and priests have all greatly benefited from Irene’s presence among us and her support to us in our pastoral ministry.
Our prayers of gratitude and best wishes for your future as you move into the next phase of your life…..Fr Kevin

Encased in a statue of the saint surrounded by young people is presently on a world tour and will be at Salesian College on 17 & 18 March.
On the afternoon on Thursday 17 March there will be a quiet vigil between 3.45 and 5.45pm in the Chapel around the statue.
Parishioners are warmly invited to visit the relic and say a quiet prayer at this time.

26th February 2011

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Thank you to the members of the Parish Centenary Committee, who have planned and organised our Centenary events:  Blessing of New Tower, Bush Dance, Trivia Night, Ball, Student Reunion and our Centenary Mass today.

Our concluding celebration to our year`s celebration is our Mass on Sunday 27 February at 10.00am beginning at OLMC Church our first church.
After twenty minutes of the Liturgy of the Word we shall travel and continue our Mass with the Liturgy of the Eucharist in St Anne` s Church which will accommodate the numbers. Morning tea will follow.

At the recent Parish Coordinating Team meeting a presentation was given on Men’s Sheds. Problems with men’s health, isolation, loneliness and depression are looming as major health issues for men. Men’s sheds can play a significant and practical role in addressing these and other men’s issues. Men’s sheds can help connect men with their communities and mainstream society and at the same time act as a catalyst in stimulating their community’s economic activities.
The Sunbury Men’s Shed is located at the rear of the Community Health Centre in Macedon St.

Mensheds Australia is incorporated as a not-for-profit Australian Public Company. (ACN No 122 352 372)  It was established to quickly and efficiently address the needs of starting, running and growing men’s sheds across Australia.

Mensheds is a uniquely Australian organisation specialising in the needs of men, their health and well being, their men’s sheds and their communities.

The purpose of Mensheds Australia is to create an innovative approach to men’s sheds development and help build sustainable men’s sheds that are valuable assets for the communities they serve.

Mensheds Australia role is to support the people who make things happen and to encourage broad-thinking and innovation, Together we seek to serve communities by providing an infrastructure for starting, running and growing men’s sheds and providing resources for facilitation, management and implementation of projects that will meet the men’s and community’s aspirations.