Thank God our struggles of faith can be ultimately overcome through prayer, perseverance and love. ‘Do what the word tells you’. Be doers of the word.
FR BERT’S GOLDEN JUBILEE
This year Fr Bert Fulbrook has celebrated in Jubilee; 50 years in the Ministry of Service.
To acknowledge this wonderful milestone, the parish will celebrate at 10.30am Mass on Sunday 13th September followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre.
All Welcome.
Please bring a small plate to share.
THANK YOU
Special Collection National Day for Migrants & Refugees—amount donated $1,031.20.
PARISH CENSUS
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
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING DAY
This will be held on Saturday 12 September 10.00am to 3.00pm at East Melbourne. Registration is free for all aspiring youth leaders.
Enquiries: Archdiocesan Office for Youth 9412 3300.
ACHIEVING PREGNANCY NATURALLY
for a free information leaflet, please contact Billings LIFE on 1800 335 860.
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT
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.
SING A LONG
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.
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
The annual appeal for Centacare Catholic Family Services will take place at all Masses this weekend. If you have forgotten to bring your donation with you, please take an envelope home and return it next Sunday or post it direct to Centacare Catholic Family Services.
OZ FAMILY LIFE PRESENTS
A day to treasure—timeless principles for a great marriage at Sunbury Baptist Church, 207 Gap Rd. Sunbury.
Date: Sat 29 August 9.00am—4.30pm.
Cost: $90 per couple including lunch.
You’ll learn how to understand why relationships fail; discover God’s plan for marriage; resolve conflict in relationships; achieve deeper levels of intimacy.
Bookings/enquiries: 9740 7683 or admin@sunburybaptist.com
Brochures at Welcoming Desk.
AFRICAN MASS
In order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Congolese martyr Blessed Isidore Bakanja, an African Mass will be held on Sat 15 August at 6.00pm at the Assisi Centre Chapel, 230 Rosanna Rd. Rosanna.
Mass will be in French, Swahili and English with Eucharistic Adoration to follow.
Supper afterwards. All welcome.
RSVP: Pierre 9926 5709 or pkazadi@melbourne.catholic.org.au
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY
Every First Friday at 7.00pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: Rosary, Hymns and Divine Mercy Chaplet with quiet time for Adoration.
Every Saturday at 9.00am: Rosary, Hymns and Divine Mercy Chaplet with quiet time for Adoration followed by Reconciliation at 10.00am.
All welcome especially children
ARE YOU CELEBRATING YOUR 25TH, 40TH, 50TH, 60TH OR 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR
The Life, Marriage and Family Office invites you and your families to join us at the Annual Anniversary Mass. The Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 16 August at 11.00am by Archbishop Denis Hart.
To register ring 9287 5579 or email cmf@melbourne.catholic.org.au
Registrations close on Friday 7 August.
Group photographs will be taken after the Mass in the Cathedral grounds and couples who register will receive commemorative certificates.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Due to the overwhelming amount of spam received on ‘info@olmcsunbury.org.au’, we have had to change our email address to parishoffice@olmcsunbury.org.au
ICON OF ST ANNE AND HER DAUGHTER THE VIRGIN MARY
The 16th century Icon was painted in Crete. While I was in Greece on a Biblical Study Tour with Catholic Theological College last year, I found a copy of the icon in a small museum. The copy is hanging in the Gathering Space.
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
The annual appeal for Centacare Catholic Family Services will take place in our parish next weekend. Centacare has been supporting and caring for the families of the Melbourne Archdiocese for over 70 years and relies on the support of our Catholic community. Please give generously so Centacare can continue to support families to deal with the complex issues they face today.
JULY—A MONTH OF HOPE
This month marks the official one-year anniversary of World Youth Day 08. Whether you were a pilgrim, a DID08 coordinator, volunteer or Melbourne Stay host.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate July as a month of hope.
Catch up with fellow pilgrims and attend an Evening of Prayer at St Francis’ Church with Bishop Timothy Costelloe on Wed 22 July at 7.30pm.
Further info. 9412 3300 or visit www.aoy.org.au
MELBOURNE PRIESTS’ GATHERING
Earlier this month, 120 of us gathered at the request of our archbishop to support one another. As usual when priests gather, there was plenty of talk, laughter and good will. This supports the recent survey of 1,286 priests in U.S.A. which found that 90.2% of priests are happy overall. A similar survey in 2001 gave identical results. These surveys contradict the public perception of most of the Western world that ministerial priesthood is a sad and lonely life. ‘When priests speak from the heart they will tell you that they find priesthood satisfying; they enjoy the ministry of a priest; and they’d do it all over again’ (Fr. S. Rossetti, Washington D.C.).
Fr Kevin
YOUTH GATHERING
You are invited to a get together on Sunday evening at 6.30pm-8.30pm, 26 July. Pizzas and fun to be shared by all at Mt Carmel School multipurpose room. Please call the parish office by Thursday 23 July for catering.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
1. Your generous donation amounting to $769.40 has helped ease the burden of missionaries and brought life to faith communities around the world. Thank you for joining with Catholic Mission and playing your part in the mission of salvation for all. Please consider Partnering with us as a regular monthly donor for the sake of those most in need. Call 1800 257 296 for more information.
2. The annual collection for the Holy Father amounted to $660.50—thank you.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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