AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS

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.

THANK YOU

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

THE FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM

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.

HOPE IS A GIFT

“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.

FR KEVIN’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

  • 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.

SEMINARY OPEN DAY

Open Day at Corpus Christi College, Drummond St. Carlton on Saturday 5 June from 9.00am to 1.00pm—parishioners and friends are welcome.

SUNBURY AND RIDDELL KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS MEDITATION DAY

Saturday some of the Knights of the Southern Cross from Sunbury and Riddells Creek took themselves on a day of meditating on God’s creation in the Darraweit area. The total silence, except for the birds and animals, and no phone reception allowed all present to relax from the working week (There was one person with a radio in his ear for the races but I guess you can’t give up everything). Some of the wives came and even a daughter and grandson.

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VOCATION VIEWS

It is not that talents add up to a vocation; but that a Vocation brings talents. The Spirit of God lives within you!

MARY MACKILLOP TRAIL

A four-day pilgrimage (Fri to Mon) to Hamilton, Portland and Penola visiting the various places connected with the story of Blessed Mary MacKillop is being organised for 10-13 September 2010.
Travel will be by coach from Bacchus Marsh (pick up at Ballan) with motel accommodation.
Some meals will be provided with a day in Penola to visit museums and sites.
Cost will be approx. $500 twin share depending on the number applying, with single room supplement $120.
If you are interested please contact Sr Mary Fermio 53 672 078 or by email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au as soon as possible, leaving name(s), address and phone.
An application form and itinerary will then will be forwarded

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the kind volunteers who helped with collating the Thanksgiving Envelopes last Wednesday.
Special thanks to Teresa Millett for providing morning tea.