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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
THIS WEEKEND CATHOLIC DEAF
NEXT WEEKEND ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL.
HELP COMPLETE EVERYONE’S CHRISTMAS
POSITION AVAILABLE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the full time position of Project Officer, Archdiocesan Office for Youth. Further details on website at http://www.melbourne.catholic.org.au/policies/hr-jobadverts.htm
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.
MISSING FROM THE PARISH HISTORIC DISPLAY
Photos of our first parish priest, Fr Gallivan, and our present priest are missing from the Parish Historic Display.
The Historic Committee requests their return.
REMEMBRANCE BOOK OF THE DECEASED
The Remembrance Book of the Deceased is now placed in the Ambry at St Anne’s Church in a secure cabinet. Concerns about the security of the book at O.L.M.C. were recently raised by a parishioner. Those who wish to have the names of deceased relatives added to the book are invited to forward their names and date of death to the Parish Office. A volunteer with good handwriting is sought.
PARISH RENEWAL TARGET
Some time ago we gathered as a parish to look at how we could revitalise and renew ourselves, and through ourselves, our parish. We decided on a target for the parish as follows:
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.
Earlier this year we gathered for an evaluation of the results so far. A report is available here.
As the end of 2009 is nearly upon us, it’s possibly a good time to reflect on how we have done in the pursuit of the target. Do we need to extend the time? How well do you thing the parish has gone? How far do you think we have gone? What else needs to be done?
One of the things that was requested at the evaluation meetings was a way to give feedback to the rest of the parish. Here is one way. If you have any comments on this or on anything else on this site, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article in a nom de plume or in your own name. I think the parishioners would dearly love to know what their fellow parishioners think.
R C I A
On Sunday 15 November at 10.30am Mass, we will welcome four people interested in becoming Catholics into our parish community.
Alison Fisher, Eni Saban, Sue & Jason White are Inquirers at present but through the Rite of Acceptance on Sunday 15 November, they will enter the Catechumenate and continue to learn about Jesus and the teachings of His church.
Please keep them in your prayers as they commit to continuing their faith journey.
DON BOSCO BRUNSWICK YOUTH FOUNDATION FUN & FOOD FESTA
Saturday 21 November 6.00pm at Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow Avenue, Campbellfield.
The evening will again feature great food, dancing, drawing of the major raffle, lucky dips, prizes galore and fun for all.
Tickets $45 per person (includes food, drink & music) are available by contacting Foundation Office—9386 3948, Foundation Secretary—9380 8759 or Foundation Treasurer—0411 790 221.
SUNBURY UNITING CHURCH’S GIANT CAR BOOT SALE WITH CRAFT STALLS
SUNBURY UNITING CHURCH’S GIANT CAR BOOT SALE WITH CRAFT STALLS
Saturday 21 November at Uniting Church Hall and the Village Green.
Enquiries re sites and stall space, ring Helen on 9744 3031 or 0407 506 507.
NEW VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Last Wednesday, the Premier John Brumby, announced a new funding agreement moving funding from 19% to 22% of the cost of education of students in Victorian Government schools during the next four years.
The increase is about $250 per student annually. Last year our parents strongly campaigned that the Victorian Government lift funding to 25% of the cost of a student in a government school. The increase granted is very welcome and gives us the opportunity to provide more for our students.
Currently, Catholic schools teach 22% of Victorian students.
Fr Kevin
CELEBRATION OF CONFIRMATION
Last Sunday Archbishop Denis Hart conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 137 of our children during two Masses at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Many positive comments have been received and the Parish Religious education team is to be congratulated on the inspiring celebrations.
We thank the Archbishop for his interest and time in meeting the children during their rehearsal on the Thursday beforehand, the Cathedral staff, our servers Michael, Ryan and Stephanie and our cantors Mary Barraclough and Kevin Carville. These five people gave all their afternoon in assistance.
Fr Kevin
PARISH CENTENARY AND SCHOOL SESQUICENTENARY 2010-2011
The Centenary Committee last Wednesday decided that the first major event of the Centenary Year will be a blessing of the Centenary Bell Tower on Sunday 21 March at 9.30am at O.L.M.C. Church. The liturgy will then continue at St Anne’s Church, and this will be followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre.
Also in the Parish Centre will be an historic display organised by the Parish Historical Committee and the O.L.M.C. School Board.
BELL TOWER RAFFLE—-DON’T MISS THIS!
Please return your book of tickets sold or unsold by Wednesday to the Parish or School Offices, as the raffle for the Home Theatre Package will be drawn this week. You may have missed the Melbourne Cup, don’t miss out on this.
VICTIMS OF CRIME AWARENESS WEEK
Prayer Service at St Francis’ Church Melbourne on Wed 11 November at 7.00pm for the recognition and support of persons affected by crime and violence and in remembrance of all victims. All welcome! Refreshments to follow.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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