WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY

Violin Soloist Sonia Baldcock and Piano Accompanist Jennifer McNamara (presented by Sunbury Chaplaincy Committee) on Tue 2 May at St Andrew’s Uniting Church 1.30pm onwards.
Adults $15 Seniors $12.
Tickets—Helen 0407 506 507.

Violin Soloist Sonia Baldcock and Piano Accompanist Jennifer McNamara (presented by Sunbury Chaplaincy Committee) on Tue 2 May at St Andrew’s Uniting Church 1.30pm onwards.
Adults $15 Seniors $12.
Tickets—Helen 0407 506 507.

Position descriptions

(1) Parish Secretary Temporary 22 hours per week at St Peter’s Parish Toorak. Applications close Mon 07.06.2010.
(2) Secretarial support, Tribunal for the Catholic Church for Victoria & Tasmania; part-time Tue & Wed 15.2 hours per week with a view to extending the hours. Applications close Friday 07.05.2010.
(3) Journey to Lourdes Pilgrimage 1-18 September (hosted by Geraldine Dillon).

Next Sunday there will be special prayers for all those who nurture others.

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.

This month we have added over 200 households to our neighbourhoods, bringing to 3,122 the number of households in our parish where a Catholic resides.
With the statement of our Thanksgiving Offering, there is a summary of our finances for 2009. We are able to service our debt of $739,608 (excludes debts on schools) and our annual running costs of $328,815 due to the generosity of 928 parish families who contribute the first hour of their income to God’s work in thanksgiving for all God’s gifts.
Further details are with your new envelopes which will be available in approx. two weeks.

A weekly Mass at Servite Priory Chapel, 32 Park Drive, Parkville every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

A weekly Mass at Servite Priory Chapel, 32 Park Drive, Parkville every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Please check and, if so, return it ASAP……thank you.

The Youth Group will next be meeting at St Anne’s Church at 6.30PM on 16th May.
We meet every 3rd Sunday at 6.30PM between St Anne[‘s Church or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

The Group’s Mission Statement can be found in pdf format here.

And some photos of members running the BBQ at the Parish Centennial Bush Dance can be seen here.

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Parish Centennial Celebration Bush Dance

Take at least 400 people, a mixture of excited children, parents, grand parents and friends, Shenanigans Bush Band, a sausage sizzle from the Youth Group, an old farm shed courtesy of the Reddan family, soft drinks and nibbles from OLMC P&F, Tea coffee and Anzac Biscuits from St Annes, blend it all together and you have one great Parish Centennial Celebration Bush Dance. Thanks to the army of workers that made it happen.

Let people know that Jesus has the solution. Cast your net on the other side of life. Listen to God’s Son. And tell the world what you hear!

A Memorial Mass for the Polish plane crash victims will be celebrated at the Cathedral this evening at 6.30pm by the Archbishop. All welcome.

We extend to Kath Kilgariff and her son David on the passing of Mike Kilgariff into eternal life on Good Friday after receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist at home the previous evening, Holy Thursday as all Eucharistic Catholics endeavour to do. The overflowing congregation in St Anne’s Church last Thursday was testament to Mike’s involvement in community life at Diggers Rest being awarded life membership in the C.F.A. and the Lions Club. Two of his children, Jeannie and Daniel, after a long illness went ahead of him to eternal life.

This Mass will be celebrated this Wednesday 14 April at 10.00am in St Anne’s Church followed by morning tea.