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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CENTENARY BELL PROJECT

In mid 2006, all parishioners were invited to a discernment about renewing our churches held over five Saturdays. The group of up to fifty-five parishioners published a booklet of concepts to guide the renewal and was delivered with your Thanksgiving envelopes in December 2006. One concept was ’at both locations, we long to be called to our liturgical celebrations by the sound of a church bell. At Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, this may only require restoration of the existing tower bell.
To mark the centenary of our parish and the sesquicentenary of our school, the Centenary Committee is promoting a new tower to house the original bell which was at O.L.M.C. from about 1908 to 1922.
The Parish Finance Committee states the project needs to be funded before commencement.
There are two main forms of fundraising—Raffle and a Dinner:

(a) Raffle for a Home Theatre Package valued at $3,500—tickets are $2.00 each. Please take home a book of ten tickets today and return the book sold or unsold this Sunday.
(b) Dinner 4-course at Rupertswood Mansion on Friday 13 November at 7.00pm. Tickets $120 per person. This function is nearly sold out—the remaining thirty places are now for sale. Please contact Pat Reddan 0418 310 866 or Margaret McLellan 9740 5020.

Don’t forget to return sold or unsold raffle tickets this weekend.

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THANKSGIVING

Sincere thanks to all those families who completed cards last weekend. Special welcome and thanks to 24 families who joined the program and the 43 others who increased their giving. As a result we can expect to receive $259 a week extra—thank you.
If you weren’t here last weekend and you would like to complete a card, these are available at the Welcome Desk in St Anne’s Church and at the back of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

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NOT JUST JAZZ NIGHT

Sat 24 October 7.00pm to 10.30pm at Sunbury Uniting Church Hall, cnr. Brook & Barkly Streets.
Supper provided.
Adults $8 Students $5 Family $20 (2 adults, 4 children).
This is a ‘no alcohol’ event.

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THANK YOU

Special Collection last weekend Caritas Australia Communities in Crisis—Asia Pacific Appeal – amount donated $1,736.20. Many thanks.

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VOCATION VIEW

The Christian vocation has expression through marriage, single life, priesthood and consecrated life. Our call to holiness is to answer God’s call to build the Kingdom of God.

‘Let the little children come to me;….for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs’.