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As previously mentioned, vases of flowers on the statue pedestals are a risk to safety as was obvious in the accident last Wednesday during the distribution of Holy Communion.

As stated in the new Missal

‘by their silence and singing the people make God’s word their own’ (No. 55)

the readers are asked to pause for 60 seconds before proceeding.

Oral Histories are a completely separate compilation of history and will continue to be recorded indefinitely.

Enquiries Joan 9744 3357.

We wish to advise we have ceased taking any further information for the book to be published to celebrate our Parish Centenary. The book is now in the final stage of preparation before going to the Publisher.

….Our Lady of Mt Carmel Historical Committee

This weekend is a marriage enrichment program for married couples. Volunteer couples and a priest present the weekend.
It is based around Catholic values, but you don’t need to be Catholic to attend. Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together in the first place.
The last weekend for 2009 will be held at Lysterfield on 18-20 September.
Further info/bookings contact Peter & Erika on 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au
Visit www.wwme.org.au for more information.

SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT FOUNDATION
FATHERS’ DAY APPEAL

Archbishop Hart writes: ‘Dear friends, I would be most grateful if you can contribute to the Fathers’ Day Appeal for our retired priests. Some donors have been supporting the Appeal since its inception in 1990 by the late Archbishop Little (R.I.P.). This shows how much the Catholic people of Melbourne value the huge contribution made by priests who are now retired, but have cared for them in former times.
Your generous donations have ensured a normal living for our priests who have served actively in the Archdiocese, but who are now elderly and frail. In fact, in the past twelve months, the Priests’ Retirement Foundation has assisted me in caring for about one hundred sick or retired priests.’
Our support for our retired priests and sick priests who have shown us deep spiritual care, is a true sign of gratitude.
Be sure that I will remember you all in my Masses and prayers’.

As part of our Parish Neighbourhood Target—’that all the people of OLMC Parish are aware of the value of every person’ – we are planning to conduct a parish census during October. Shortly we will be inviting any parishioners who may have some time to help with the census to register at the parish office

Parish Coordinating Team

Terra Spiritus is an Australian Catholic web magazine that provides a rare space for engagement with the Spirit in our lives, inspiring its readers to a renewed and refreshed experienced of Christian spirituality. Terra Spiritus offers a range of original articles on spirituality, reflections on prayer and relationships, meditations on Scripture, and even a virtual online chapel.
Come, visit us today at www.terraspiritus.com.au.
A subscription to Terra Spiritus also makes an ideal gift for family or friends.

The Backyard Bard production of Jesus: according to Luke.

Hear Luke’s Gospel told word-for-word by storyteller Robert Turnbull from Melbourne theatre company The Backyard Bard. A great family entertainment and an ideal opportunity to invite friends along who don’t usually get to hear the gospel.
Tickets: available at the door—adults $8.00; children $2.00; families $15.00.
All profit goes to Sunbury Chaplaincy Committee.
Where: Sunbury Baptist Church 207 Gap Rd. Sunbury.
When: Saturday 5 September. Starts 6.30pm with musical items by Red Rock Christian College. Storytelling starts at 7.00pm.
Refreshments provided during intermission.
Concludes 8.30pm.

Special Collection National Day for Migrants & Refugees—amount donated $1,031.20.

As part of our Parish Neighbourhood Target—

’that all the people of O.L.M.C. Parish are aware of the value of every person’

– we are planning to conduct a parish census during October. Shortly we will be inviting any parishioners who may have some time to help with the census to register at the parish office.

Parish Coordinating Team

for a free information leaflet, please contact Billings LIFE on 1800 335 860.

This requires action before 15 August. Church leaders, religious and those following the NT intervention are writing to Prof. Anaya, UN Rep on Human Rights, for his support for the reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act. Copies can be downloaded http://www.ccjdp.org Support information on noticeboard.

Friday 7 August 2.30 to 3.15pm at Goonawarra Nursing Home.

Many voices are required—how about bringing yours?

All welcome. Enquiries: Irene—9744 1060.