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ABUSE IN THE CHURCH

Care and healing for those harmed through sexual or physical abuse by personnel of the Church is available. Call toll free 1800 815 030 for information on services which are free, independent and confidential.

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OUR 2010 HOLY WEEK PROGRAM

  • Tuesday 11.00am: Chrism Mass or Mass of the Oils.  The Archbishop invites all Catholics to join all his priests to celebrate the  blessing  and  consecration  of the Oils used in the sacraments.  Priests  renew  their  commitment at this Mass in the Cathedral.  Being the Year of the Priest, this Mass has greater significance this year.
  • Tuesday 7.30pm: Communal Penitential Service in preparation for Easter when we shall renew our baptismal commitment.  The  theme  will  be  the  forgiving father  as Jesus taught us in Luke 15.  We will leave with a new attitude to live out in our centenary year.
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ONE EVENT OVER THREE DAYS IN ST ANNE’S CHURCH

  • Thursday 7.30pm: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Silent Adoration in side Chapel to 10.00pm)
  • Friday 3.00pm: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
  • Saturday 8.00pm: The Easter Vigil Mass

Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence from meat for those over 14 years of age.

  • 9.00am: Way of the Cross in the grounds of OLMC church-the text is totally biblical
  • 10.00am: Combined Christians Good Friday Service on the Village Green
  • 3.00pm: Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion-St Anne’s Church
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VALE FR . JOHN MULLALLY

Born in 1928 in Tipperary, he studied for the priesthood in the seminary in Carlow which, at the time, had about 170 students. This seminary has been closed for some years due to a lack of vocations. About 30 priests came from the Carlow seminary in the fifties to Melbourne. John arrived in Melbourne in 1952 and served in various parishes, was a lecturer at Mercy Teachers College and successively parish priest of Doncaster, East Melbourne, Maidstone and Essendon until 2009 when he retired. He also served on several diocesan committees for many years. His wise advice was often sought. He helped me twenty-four years ago with the Thanksgiving program. May this great priest receive the reward of his long labours……Fr Kevin

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BACCHUS MARSH CATHOLIC MUSEUM

The Bacchus Marsh Catholic Museum is open 1.00-4.00pm Sunday 28 March. Entry via Convent Lane which is just a few doors past the Blacksmiths Cottage in the main street (Bacchus Marsh Road). Both the museum and the Blacksmiths Cottage are open on the fourth Sunday of each month.

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THE JACKSONS HILL NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM GATHERING

The Jacksons Hill Neighbourhood Team extends a warm welcome to all the parish families of Jacksons Hill to come join us for our first neighbourhood gathering.
This will give you an opportunity to meet our coordinating team and other members of our parish.

Location: The Avenue Park (near rotunda) Map 382 D7
When: Sat 27 March
Start: Anytime between 11.30am to 2.00pm.
BYO food, chairs, drinks.
Enquiries: Irene Campbell 9740 3734 /email: darene1@bigpond.com.au

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BLESSING OF THE CENTENARY BELL

Blessing of the Centenary Bell on the new tower will be held next Sunday 21 March at 10.00am in the grounds of OLMC Church within the Liturgy of the Word of Sunday Mass. Following the Blessing, we shall move to St Anne’s Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the second part of Sunday Mass. St Anne’s Church will accommodate the numbers expected.
This is the first celebration of our centenary year as we recall the opening of OLMC School on 26 March 1860 and the establishing of OLMC Parish in 1911. Sisters of St Joseph, Principals of the school and Priests who have served in our parish have been invited.
There will be some chairs for those unable to stand for the ceremony. OLMC school Choir will take part.
At St Anne’s, there will be an historical display. After Mass, there will be morning tea in the Parish Centre. Please bring a plate.
Hence, the times of Sunday Mass on 20/21 March are 6.00pm (St Anne’s) 8.30am (St Anne’s) 10.00am (OLMC) and 5.30pm (OLMC).

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CATHOLICS IN HOSPITAL

Some hospitals including Melbourne Private no longer give lists of Catholic patients to the Catholic chaplains due to their understanding of the Privacy Act.
Catholic patients or their families should ask the hospital to contact the Catholic chaplain if desiring Catholic pastoral care.

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EVERGREENS

First outing for the year:
St Patrick’s Day lunch 17 March at Sunbury Football Club 12 noon.
Cost $14.
Bookings essential—contact Frances 9744 1999.

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BLESSING OF THE CENTENARY BELL

The Blessing of the Centenary Bell on the new tower will be held on Sunday 21 March at 10.00am in the grounds of OLMC Church within the Liturgy of the Word of Sunday Mass.
Following the Blessing, we shall move to St Anne’s Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the second part of Sunday Mass. St Anne’s Church will accommodate the numbers expected.
This is the first celebration of our centenary year as we recall the opening of OLMC School on 26 March 1860 and the establishing of OLMC Parish in 1911.
Hence, the times of Sunday Mass on 20/21 March are 6.00pm (St Anne’s) 8.30am (St Anne’s) 10.00am (OLMC) and 5.30pm (OLMC).

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PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY

We all have family and friends to pray for.

  1. Every First Friday 7.00pm—8.00pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Holy Rosary, Hymn; Divine Mercy Chaplet, Hymn; Divine Praises and quiet time for Adoration.  Don’t miss your chance to thank God for  prayers  answered  and graces received.

  2. Every Saturday 9.00am—10.00am—Holy Rosary, Hymn; Divine Mercy Chaplet, Hymn and quiet time for Adoration.

CHILDREN (OUR FUTURE) MOST WELCOME.