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We are looking to set up a ‘Friendship’ program at St Anne’s School for the children who would benefit from having a special friend or mentor. Mums, dads, grandparents or relatives if you are interested, have good listening skills, the ability to relate to young people, understand the importance of confidentiality and have some free time to offer during school hours, please complete the Expression of Interest form at Welcoming Desk and return it to the school office. Enquiries: Marie D’Orazio (Student Wellbeing Coordinator) on 9744 3055.

A brief invitation will be offered at all Masses next Sunday for more parishioners to be involved in this group caring for those with intellectual disability.

At Corpus Christi College, Drummond St. Carlton next Saturday 5 June from 9.00am to 1.00pm—parishioners and friends welcome.

Young single adults (18-35) are invited to attend one of our two retreat weekends.

1. ‘Mary MacKillop Inspired & Inspiring’ – experience the inspiration of a remarkable woman Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July at Jan Juc. RSVP 30.06.10.
2. ‘Mary MacKillop Towards Canonisation’ – become inspired through her journey to sainthood Fri 27 August to Sun 29 August at Rye. RSVP 18.08.10. Cost for either weekend is $50 employed, with a concession rate for students/unwaged.

An e-copy of the brochure for the Retreat Weekends is available from macyac@sosj.org.au Limited places—apply early. Enquiries: Rita 0419 299 065 / Janette 0411 406 152 or 9306 8903.

The Winter 2010 edition of Australian Catholics is available at the back of the Church. The edition looks at the global mission of our Church and features the stories of Australians working in developing countries. Please take a copy home with you.

To Judith Ibrahim, Jack Reddan, Roland Rocha and Vern & Maureen Walters for coordinating the Annual Mass Count over the last four weekends.

Next Saturday 5 June—7.00pm in the Parish Centre. $10.00 per person/$100.00 for a table of ten. BYO drinks & nibbles. Come along for a fun-filled night without the kids! Bookings—Nicole or Ann at St Anne’s School 9744 3055 before Wednesday.

Here are some photos of the Parish Presentation and morning tea celebrating Fr Kevin’s 40 years in the Priesthood.

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Thank you to parishioners for your good wishes on my 60th birthday….Joe Spiteri

To Jim Reilly and his dedicated volunteers for sorting and delivering the Thanksgiving Envelopes.

“Hope is a Gift” is the topic of Archbishop Hart’s Pentecost Letter to Youth. Please collect a copy (in card form) from the Welcoming Desk.

Saturday 5 June from 7.00pm in the Parish Centre.
$10.00 per person/$100.00 for a table of ten.
BYO drinks & nibbles.
Come along for a fun-filled night without the kids!
Bookings—Nicole or Ann at St Anne’s School 9744 3055.

• Join us on Sunday 23 May to celebrate this special occasion commencing with 10.30am Mass in St Anne’s Church followed by morning tea in the foyer—please bring a plate
• St Anne’s School celebrates with Fr Kevin. On his 40th anniversary, the school will celebrate Mass with Fr Kevin on Wednesday at 10.00am. All welcome.