Cooking Show Fundraiser for St Anne’s School onThursday 9 September, 4.00 to 5.30pm in the GP Room. Our aim is to raise between $500—$2,000 for much needed plants outside the New Building Block. Adults $15.00 (kids free with a parent). Heaps of door and game prizes; main course and dessert cooking demos; food sampling and cookware sales; free recipes and much more. Tickets available at the School Office.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Colin & Corinne Wilson who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Friday.
FATHERS’ DAY APPEAL FOR RETIRED PRIESTS
The Melbourne Church has an increasing number of retired priests. This year, ten more priests retired mainly due to age of 75 years and a couple due to illness. This brings to 97 the number of retired priests. The appeal next Sunday supports these priests who have served over fifty years the Catholics of Melbourne. Two retired priests Fr Jim Feehan (1973-1971) and Fr Alan Mithen (1999-2002) served in our parish respectively.
NEXT PARISH CENTENARY EVENT
The next Parish Centenary Event is on Sunday 26 September at 2.00pm at Bulla Community Hall to celebrate St Michael’s Feast Day and to honour the previous church of St Michael (1874—1987) by blessing a plaque at the site.
Mass will begin at the hall at 2.00pm recalling the early Masses celebrated in homes near Bulla from 1852. This Mass will replace the 5.30pm Mass on this day. Those requiring transport please contact the parish office. The Parish Centenary Committee is planning this event.
CENTACARE’S GALA PARADE OF WEDDING GOWNS THROUGHOUT THE CENTURY
Thursday 2 September 7.30pm at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd Box Hill. Price: $35 per person includes light champagne supper. Bookings/further info. contact Kathy 9495 6144. This event will support Centacare Catholic Family Services Alcohol and other Drug Family Services.
POKER MACHINES IN SUNBURY
There are six venues of pokies. Last year $18.3 million was poured into these machines, that is $50,137.00 each of the 365 days according to latest government figures.
POKER MACHINES IN SUNBURY
There are six venues of pokies. Last year $18.3 million was poured into these machines, that is $50,137.00 each of the 365 days according to latest government figures.
ARE YOU PLANNING A WEDDING?
Do you want to know more about your fertility? We can help you learn the Billings Ovulation Method.
Contact 1800 335 860 for a free information booklet.
SOUTHERN STARS SOCIAL CLUB
A club for single Catholics 25 to 50 age group.
New members welcome.
Enquiries: Peter 9885 2167 or email sssc.online@gmail.com
MASS FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION, CAITLIN’S BAPTISM & MACKILLOP CROSS
Here are some photos from the Feast of the Assumption Saturday Night 14 August in St Anne’s Church with the Baptism of Caitlin and the presence of the Mary MacKillop Cross.
RUPERTSWOOD CRICKET CLUB INC.
REGISTRATION DAY
U12’S, 14’S, 16’S and Seniors
New players and girls welcome.
Sat 21 August 2010 9.00am to 11.00am at the Clubrooms Rupertswood.
Registration Forms http://rupertswood.cricketvictoria.com.au or email request rupocc@optusnet.com.au
Enquiries: 0413 867 725.
MEGA BOOK SALE
9.30am TO 4.00pm
St Mary’s Community Parish Centre (O’Shanassy St. Sunbury) Thursday 19 August.
PARISH CENTENNIAL BALL
Parish Centennial Ball
Date: Saturday, 9th October 2010
As part of the ongoing Celebrations commemorating the 150th
Anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, which was founded in March 1860, and the 100th anniversary of our
parish which was founded in January 1911.
Venue: Calabria Club (Uniting Lane, Bulla)
Time: 6.30pm – 11.30pm
Tickets Cost: $55 (per person) Seating Tables of 12
Includes: 5 Course Meal (Wine-Beer-Soft Drinks-Tea-Coffee)
Old Time Dance Music -by Scott Trigg
Dress:Formal-Evening Wear
No of Tickets –_____________________________________________
Name/s of guest/s____________________________________________________________
I would like to sit with: (optional)________________________________________________
I would like a vegetarian meal:_______________________________________
Contact: Eileen Cardillo – 54285354 or Sheila Stafford – 97409966
Tracie Holden – 9740 – 0679 or tracieholden@clearcentral.com.au
A copy of this can be downloaded here.
MACKILLOP
Tickets on sale now for MacKillop, the new Australian musical to be staged as part of the Canonisation celebrations.
Performances will be held in Melbourne 23-24 October at Besen Centre.
To ensure every parish has an opportunity to purchase tickets there is an exclusive Parish Pre-Sale from August 1-17.
If you wish to purchase tickets we strongly advise you do so before 17 August as the production is expected to sell-out.
Tickets available from $35 (for groups of 7+) via the website www.mackillop.info
LAUNCH OF MELBOURNE PILGRIMAGE TO WORLD YOUTH DAY MADRID 2011
The Launch will be on Friday 20 August at St Brigid’s Parish, Nicholson St. Fitzroy North from 7.00pm (Songs of Praise) 7.30pm Mass with Archbishop; 8.30pm Spanish Fiesta with food, music and dancing in St Brigid’s Hall.
Free event.
RSVP 13 August to wyd2011@cam.org.au or 9412 3300.
Enter draw for 3 x grants for airfares.
THE SUNBURY BRIDGE CLUB
The Sunbury Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. They meet at Rainbow Court (off Timmins St.) Sunbury. Newcomers and visitors are welcome to join us, but please ring the President, Ben Ogle, beforehand on 9740 8852.
Free Beginners Lessons
Free beginners lessons commence in September. Pre-registration is essential for planning purposes. Contact Ben Ogle to express interest.
This will be our only beginner’s course this year……Fr Bert Fulbrook sdb
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal
This weekend will be the final collection for the Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal. Proceeds raised will go towards involving the Sisters of St Joseph in the Canonisation ceremony in Rome, along with the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives and a youth contingent from across all dioceses. The proceeds will also assist in providing all Australians access to the coverage of the ceremony whether it be via telecast or web-streaming.
Next Weekend
National Day for Migrants and Refugees
A GLIMPSE OF THE LIFE AND SPIRITUALITY OF MARY MACKILLOP
In preparation for the canonisation of Mary MacKillop on 17 October 2010, Mary Help of Christians’ Church, 95 Railway St. Altona will host a series of four sessions on the life and spirituality of Mary MacKillop.
Session 1: Wed 21.07.2010—An Introduction to Mary MacKillop. Facilitator: Sr Yvonne Harte rsj.
Daytime session: 1.30pm to 3.00pm.
Evening session: 7.00pm to 8.30pm (repeated).
RSVP St Mary’s Parish on 9398 2964 or email smpresal@bigpond.net.au if you plan to attend any of the sessions.
Further details next week or see noticeboard St Anne’s Church.
LIFE, MARRIAGE & FAMILY
Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th-70th wedding anniversary this year?
The Life, Marriage & Family Office invite you and your families to join us at the Annual Anniversary Mass.
The Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 22 August at 11.00am by Archbishop Denis Hart.
Couples who register will receive commemorative certificates and packs.
To register contact the Life, Marriage & Family Office on 9287 5579 or lmf@cam.org.au.
Alternatively register online at: www.lmf.cam.org.au
Registrations close on Friday 13 August.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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