Pope Benedict has written this recent exhortation following the twelfth Synod of Bishops. The letter comes out as we begin reading the Gospel for Matthew for 2011. Matthew is the scribe and evangeliser who focuses on Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture and the handing on of his mission to the Church.
‘The document of the Pope has a joy and freshness about it, even when it is not breaking new ground. It will remind us of what we have known about, but not consciously adopted and encourage us to persevere in or being afresh our efforts to make our parishes true schools of the words and Word of God’ (Fr. John Deehan, P.P. Eastcote, U.K.).
As St Jerome says:
‘ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of Christ’.
In the celebration of the Eucharist, the Pope writes
‘the proclamation of God’s Word entails an acknowledgement that Christ is present, that he speaks to us and that he wishes to be heard.
Hence, as readers of the Word we need to be well prepared; as listeners were to be present on time for the whole of Mass and be active listeners like singers in a choir ready to join in song. The Pope also stresses the importance of periods of silence after the Scripture readings—we need to practice this in our parish and not be self-conscious of silence.
A pair of ladies’ reading glassed has been found outside the parish office.
While attending 6.00pm Mass prior to Christmas, parishioners who had parked their 4WD on Council land facing St Anne’s Church returned to find the bumper bar had been dismantled and removed by thieves.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is presenting a retreat with Fr. Michael Manning SVD entitled ‘Fifteen Faces of God’ at Our Lady Help of Christians Hall, East Brunswick from Monday 17 January to Friday 21 January.
Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
CHRISTMAS FAMILY MASSES 2010
Friday 7.00pm Rupertswood Stadium—1500 seats under cover: Please arrive at 6.30pm to assist the parking of hundreds of cards and walking several hundred metres from the carparks. Carols will be sung from 6.30pm
Friday 10.00pm St Anne’s Church
Saturday 8.30am St Anne’s Church
Saturday 10.30am St Anne’s Church
SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday 8.30 & 10.30am St Anne’s Church
Sunday 5.30pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
The Jesse Tree comes right out of a classic Advent passage from the prophet Isaiah: ‘A shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit’ (Isaiah 11:1). The Jesse Tree is hung with ornaments representing Old Testament people and events, and lead up to Jesus. The traditional symbols hung on the tree are based on the genealogy of Jesus as recounted by the first chapter of the Gospel of St Matthew on one side of the symbol. The other side is a scene relating to our parish centenary.
ABUSE: MELBOURNE CHURCH RESPONSE
A new brochure with updated information on the dealing of complaints, counseling and support is available today at the Welcome Desk.
Parish Priest of Flemington and Kensington Parishes, is celebrating his Golden Jubilee of priestly ordination today. God bless, Fr. Bill.
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We would like to express our deepest thanks to all members of the parish community for your prayers and support during the time of John’s illness and recent death. We would also like to extend a special thank you to those who attended the Mass, sang or helped in any way in the hall that afternoon. It was a wonderful example of our faith in action. Our family has been overwhelmed with flowers, cards, visits and calls. You cannot underestimate how much this has helped us as we grieve our dearly loved husband and father John.
Sincerely…….Therese, Stephen, Jacqui & Chris, Nicole & Matt, Mark and David Arthurson
The Jesse Tree comes right out of a classic Advent passage from the prophet Isaiah:
‘A shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit’ (Isaiah 11:1).
The Jesse Tree is hung with ornaments representing Old Testament people and events, and lead up to Jesus. The traditional symbols hung on the tree are based on the genealogy of Jesus as recounted by the first chapter of the Gospel of St Matthew.
A new brochure with updated information on the dealing of complaints, counseling and support is available today at the Welcome Desk.
‘Back on Track’, the drought is over
This is a free community concert from midday until 9.00pm on Sat 11 December at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. The concert is a family friendly, strictly drug and alcohol free event. Everyone is welcome so come along and show your support for the bushfire affected communities.
As we enter our Centenary Year and as many parishioners arrive or change address, we will conduct a quick census at all Masses next Sunday.
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER –VILLAGE GREEN
Starts 7.00PM (organised by Sunbury Christian Churches and sponsored by Sunbury Community & Local Businesses).
Free sausage sizzle from 6.00pm provided by the Sunbury Kiwanis Club. BYO seating. Candles and drinks for sale by St John’s Ambulance. Performances by Salesian College Band, local primary schools, combined churches chorale & band, Sunbury Girl Guides.
Father Anton was with us for World Youth Day in 2008 and returns with Father Patrick. Father Anton is now Principal of a Boarding Secondary College for boys interested in the priesthood. Father Patrick is in parish work. They are staying with us for a couple of weeks.
Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who supported Joe and myself through my long hospitalisation. Thank you for your prayers, best wishes, gifts, cards, flowers, visits, telephone calls and most of all your valued friendship. Special thanks to Fr Kevin.
……Joan Koren
On Sunday 28 November at 10.30am at St Anne’s Church we will be especially celebrating Lucy’s eight years as principal at St Anne’s. This will be followed by Morning Tea in Parish Centre. All welcome.
Tuesday 7 December at Tobin Brothers Chapel, 22 Barkly St. Sunbury. Further info. on noticeboard St Anne’s Church. RSVP by Friday 28 November to 9373 7000 or email:
Christmas@tobinbrothers.com.au
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER –VILLAGE GREEN 7.00PM
(organised by Sunbury Christian Churches and sponsored by Sunbury Community & Local Businesses).
Free sausage sizzle from 6.00pm provided by the Sunbury Kiwanis Club.
BYO seating.
Candles and drinks for sale by St John’s Ambulance. Performances by Salesian College Band, local primary schools, combined churches chorale & band, Sunbury Girl Guides.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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