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SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: MELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION

Since its foundation in 1969, Melbourne parishioners have supported their own mission fund to help developing nations.
This has marked our Archdiocese for its exceptional generosity.
Currently the major beneficiaries are people in Papua New Guinea, Timor, India, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Botswana, Nigeria, Samoa and Peru.
Archbishop Denis Hart commends the fund to your continuing support.
Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.

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WORKS PROGRESS REPORT

  1. At O.L.M.C. School, workers are now on site and work sheds are in place for the $2 million extension and refurbishment funded by the Federal Government. Due to this work, the Graduation Mass and supper will be at St Anne’s Church and Parish Centre.
  2. At St Anne’s School—further concrete will be poured this week given favourable weather. 52 truck loads are on order.
  3. The possibility of solar power for the restored bell tower is being investigated by our electronic consultant.
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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

We have been very concerned that our families who were told last week by Hume Council that the Council will no longer be providing before and after school care for all our families after 16 December.
As a result Mrs Jackanic, Mr Hogan and myself have investigated an alternative arrangement.
We are happy to report that all our children from both schools will now be catered for in the Before and After School Hours Care at Sunbury West School, Elizabeth Drive where a private company, OSH Club, provides the care.
The fees and the busing arrangement will be similar to this year.
Parents are asked to register as soon as possible on www.oshclub.com.au and book under the Sunbury West program.

Fr Kevin

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COLUMBAN CALENDARS

COLUMBAN CALENDARS ON SALE AT GIFT SHOP $7.00 EACH

Support the work of Columban Mission and buy one of these fabulous calendars (great gifts for family and friends).

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AT THE WELCOME DESK

The Companions of the Cathedral newsletter

Please take a copy home with you. Includes a Christmas message from the Dean—Very Reverend Gerard Johnson.

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PETER

A Pilgrimage to the Churches founded by St Peter

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Parish of East Keilor is planning a pilgrimage to Antioch and Rome – the two Sees of St Peter – next year (19 Sep – 06 Oct).
This tour also includes several sites in Turkey including Gallipoli.
Price is $6990.
An optional pre-tour to the Holy land is also available (10 Sep – 18 Sep). The price of this tour is $2290.
All prices are per person, twin share.
Further info. please contact Fr Tony Doran 9337 4141 or Steven Green at ETM Travel 9521 5355.

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WORKS PROGRESS REPORT

  1. Bell Tower Restoration—the structural engineer has completed his drawings. An electronic consultant met with the construction committee yesterday.
  2. The first slab was poured yesterday after a delay due to the recent rain at St Anne’s School.
  3. Classrooms have been moved at O.L.M.C. School to prepare for six new classrooms and common area. Preparation work is progressing.
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PARISH COORDINATING TEAM MEETING

A report from the meeting of the 25th Nov 2009

Prayer A carefull hearing of the latest Neighbourhood letter followed by a communal reading of the prayer in the letter

Parish Target This short statement was read to the assembled team.

By the end of 2009 all the people of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Sunbury, through their experiences and through structures of communication and participation, are aware of the value of every person.

PCT Membership Each Neighbourhood will elect a permanent representative to be a member of the PCT from the Parish AGM on the 27th Feb 2010. This representation will likely be for a twelve month period which will be renewable if the Neighbourhood and the representative is willing. In order to facilitate this, Neighbourhoods will be asked to meet and arrange the drop of an invitation to all the Catholics in the neighbourhood so all will have an opportunity to elect a representative to the Parish Coordinating Team.  At the meeting where the PCT representative is elected, the Neighbourhoods will also be asked for any proposals they may like to present to the Parish AGM.

Parish Assembly or AGM Will be held on the 27th Feb 2010 and written reports/posters from all Parish groups will be hung on the walls and each group will be asked to give a verbal report of about half a minute. Proposals will also be accepted from the Neighbourhoods via their elected representative. Proposals will need to be submitted in writing by 19th Feb.

Next meeting Wednesday 3rd Feb 2010 at 7.30pm

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NEW CHURCH YEAR—NEW TIMES OF WEEKDAY MASS

From next week, the First Week of Advent (ie Tuesday 1st Dec), the weekday Masses will be –
Tuesday….. 7.00pm O.L.M.C.
Wednesday…… 9.15am St Anne’s
Thursday…… 9.15am O.L.M.C.
Friday…..  9.15am O.L.M.C.
The weekly evening Mass will allow those who are employed to take part in one Mass during the week. Please note the above Mass times are subject to change.

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CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

Thursday 3 December 7.30pm at Tobin Brothers Chapel, 22 Barkly St Sunbury.
Bookings 9373 7000 or email Christmas@tobinbrothers.com.au by Monday 30 November to reserve your seat and assist with catering.
Further details on noticeboard.
The service is being conducted by the Christian Churches of Sunbury.

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PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD RELIGIONS

Melbourne Convention Centre 3 to 9 December.
Over 5,000 from all around the world will be present including the Dalai Lama, Sr. Joan Chittister, Joy Wandin Murphy of Catholic Aboriginal Elders, Fr. Laurence Freeman etc.
The theme is ‘Make a world of difference, hearing each other, healing the earth’.
Further info. www.parliamentofreligions.org

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THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS (JUNE 2009-10)

Catholics are invited to pray for their priests during this year that they may be prophets like John the Baptist preparing the way for the Lord by pointing people to Jesus by their life and ministry.
A card of prayer for priests is available today from the Welcome Desk.

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ABBOTSFORD BISCUITS………GIFTS THAT GIVE TWICE!

Abbotsford Biscuits is a Jesuit Social Services enterprise, employing people who have been excluded from mainstream work and training opportunities. In a warm and supportive environment, our Bakery Assistants make our fine products whilst at the same time completing a Certificate II in Hospitality. The opportunity for gentle conversation and reflection is wonderful, and sometimes life changing.
In the words of one Abbotsford trainee: ‘My job at Abbotsford Biscuits has given my life meaning and purpose’.
A Christmas Gift Order Form is on the noticeboard at St Anne’s Church.

WEBSITE: www.abbotsfordbiscuits.com.au

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BUSHFIRE RECOVERY MASS

Remembrance—Recovery—Renewal…… at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 29 November at 11.00am. In a message from the Archbishop of Melbourne, he asks that you join with him often in saying this prayer:

Lord, bless those who suffered in the Victorian bush fires.
Grant eternal peace to those who have died, strength and grace to the living and help us to value the gifts we all have and to use them for the good of all.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Brochures at Welcoming Desk.

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BELL TOWER RESTORATION APPEAL

This appeal has been very successful mainly due to the raffle for the Home Theatre package and the Gala Auction Dinner which was an outstanding evening with quality food, music and weather.
The auctioneer Anthony Delaney, the Victorian champion auctioneer, was in dazzling form helping the guests to buy well.
The raffle was a huge success. Rupertswood Mansion was a generous and competent venue.
The fundraising committee met weekly for seven weeks at the Mansion.
This week our architect, structural engineer and steel fabricator are meeting to advance the construction of a new bell tower.