Category: Volunteers Needed

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HELP WANTED

The Workers

On 20 December, we are hoping to set up Rupertswood Stadium for Christmas Eve Mass. If you can assist with setting up chairs in the Stadium from 6pm on 20 December, it would be great. Many hands make light work and it is usually over in about half an hour.

Also, on 24 December, we need attendants to help park cars. Traditionally, we have many people at Rupertswood Stadium and parking is made much easier with the assistance of volunteers. Please advise the Parish Office or Lyn Plummer if you are able to assist with this very important job.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 2013

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The Message of salvation through Jesus Christ will be brought to the community by a Nativity Stable, activities and songs on Saturday 14 December. Festivities on the Village Green start at 5pm, followed by the Carols at 7pm.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
3-5pm setting up of marquees and nativity stable
5-7 and 7-9pm serving at the food stalls
5-7pm helping with children’s activities
6-9pm keeping grounds and toilets tidy
After 9pm taking down of marquees and stable
Please find the volunteers sheet on the St Anne’s Noticeboard  and sign on to help making this event a success. If wanting to help with the children’s activities, contact Wilmy 9740 9448.
There will be a get together for the volunteers at St Mary’s Parish House on Saturday 7 December at 8.30am followed by a prayer meeting at 9.30am.

Contact Peter Chivell (Encounter Church) 9744 2220 or 0417 542 545.

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SING ALONG

Cancelled_SingingThere will be no sing a long this month. This is not to reflect adversely on the singers but I suspect that the standard is so high that the residents at Goonawarra Nursing Home need more time to prepare for the next session. So my resident mother-in-law says and shes deaf.

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WORKING BEE

The WorkersWorking bee at St Anne’s church on Saturday 2 November from 9am to noon.
All welcome.
(When we say “All Welcome”, if possible could we get more than the four people that came last time)

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PARISH MEETING NIGHT

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This is a concept where all the parish groups gather on one night a month, beginning with a brief prayer session together in the church, followed by their group meeting for one hour, concluding with supper together. At the parish of Kings Park (formerly St Albans West), they have followed this concept for 16 years with about 230 people involved each month. There, they use classrooms and other spaces for meetings. Each year, parishioners are asked to be in a group whichever they have the energy for in that year. Coming together on one night enthuses people as they are not meeting in isolated venues. Minutes are done at the meeting and emailed to those not present.  At our Parish Assembly, this proposal was accepted for us to implement next year. Parishioners can be part of multiple Ministries as they do not need to attend monthly meetings whereas Parishioners are asked to be part of one Group who do attend a monthly meeting. The difference between Ministries and Groups will be outlined in the Parish Expo on 15 & 16 February 2014. Information will also be part of the next Neighbourhood letter to describe the various Ministries and Groups for parishioners to be part of for the next 12 months.

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CHRISTMAS SINGERS

Carolers005The Sunbury Combined Churches Chorale is beginning to prepare for Carols on the Green and St Mary’s Lessons and Carols Service and invites you to join us. Rehearsals are on Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm in St Mary’s Church from the 7th October. Enquiries to Gwen Hutcheson 9740 5258
Join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN 2013

Christmas_treeBThe message of Christ brought to the Community by the combined churches of Sunbury
Saturday 14th December 2013

Activities starting 5pm. Nativity Stable with real animals, puppet show, clowns and crafts, food and drink stalls. This is followed by Carols on the Green at 7pm. Workers are needed for setting up tents and foodstalls and for actors in the stables. Everyone is very welcome.

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DIACONATE ORDINATION OF REV. MR. MATT BALDWIN

On Thursday, October 3, 41 men of the Pontifical North American College received the Order of Deacon. They were ordained by James Cardinal Harvey. Also at the altar were 300 concelebrating priests, including some from Australia.
After the Mass of the Ordination of Deacons the new Deacons returned to their College for a get-together with friends and family of all. Later they broke into more intimate family groups with friends and clergy from home.

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More photos can be viewed here http://www.flickr.com/photos/pnac/sets/

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CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN

Christmas_treeBThe message of Christ brought to the Community by the combined churches of Sunbury
Saturday 14th December 2013

Activities starting 5pm. Nativity Stable with real animals, puppet show, clowns and crafts, food and drink stalls. This is followed by Carols on the Green at 7pm. Workers are needed for setting up tents and foodstalls and for actors in the stables. Everyone is very welcome.

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CHRISTMAS SINGERS

Carolers005The Sunbury Combined Churches Chorale is beginning to prepare for Carols on the Green and St Mary’s Lessons and Carols Service and invites you to join us. Rehearsals are on Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm in St Mary’s Church from the 7th October. Enquiries to Gwen Hutcheson 9740 5258

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ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY REPORT 2013

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Saturday 7 September, 2013

Over 30 Parishioners gathered in good spirit, commencing with prayer.
Michael McConville again facilitated with humour and encouragement.
Several apologies were noted.

Time was spent reviewing the proposals and outcomes of 2012 and the Parish Target “the people of OLMC Parish have become a Christian community in which we value one another and use our gifts for the good of all”

There were presentations from the Parish Primary School Principals. Noelene and Paul spoke of a program in collaboration with Salesian College that will enable the successful transition to Year 7, benefiting the students both socially and academically. The Religious Education Leaders, Rosalba and Colin with Richard outlined the RE program (based on the RCIA model), the Sacramental celebrations and the “Parenting in Faith” programs offered to parents.
Many of our Parish groups presented to the Assembly, outlining their work, plans and suggested proposals for the next year.
They included: Maintenance Team and Parish Centre Management, JG Community Garden, Knights of the Southern Cross, Justice and Historical Group. The Ecumenical group, Legion of Mary, RCIA, Baptismal Preparation Team and Emmaus Prayer Group were also represented. As was Bingo, Parish Web Page, Evergreens, RSJ associates, Children’s Liturgy and some of our Parish Neighbourhoods. There was a report on the Neighbourhood structure and Fr Kevin presented proposals on behalf of the Pastoral Team.
We heard of the incredible work of Saint Vincent de Paul, assisting their Sunbury clients with many hours of support and $8000 each month. The Conference is always in need of support with appeals and voluntary work.
The Youth Group are working to encourage parents and youth alike to become involved in liturgy and social gatherings.
Proposals, that were presented, to be considered by the Pastoral Coordinating Team include the financial support of an Overseas Project, Monthly Meeting Plan and a Parish Expo, maintenance issues of Parish property and involvement of Baptismal families. Other proposals suggested more Parish social gatherings eg picnic and morning teas hosted by Parish groups. Music in Sunday liturgies was discussed, as was the purchase of Liturgical banners for St Anne’s church.
A small group of parishioners gather monthly at Goonawarra Nursing Home for a sing-a-long with residents. Any musicians are warmly invited to join the fun.

All groups who were represented would warmly welcome any queries and/or new members.

Those who attended agreed that our Parish is blessed with many energetic and committed people who give freely of the time and talents for the growth of our Catholic community.

NOTE: A MORE COMPREHENSIVE REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE “PARISH REPORTS PAGE HERE.
Also a comment may be left at the bottom of this page if you would like to leave any feedback.

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WORKING BEE

bee - AWorking Bee at St Anne’s Church on Saturday 5 October from 9am to noon. Please bring your tools to keep our church looking beautiful.

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WORKING BEE

bee - AWorking Bee at St Anne’s Church on Saturday 5 October from 9am to noon. Please bring your tools to keep our church looking beautiful.

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VALE FR VIC CRENNAN

Fr Vic Crennan was called to the home of his heavenly Father last Monday after being a priest of the Melbourne Church for 59 years, of which he spent about 35 years as the parish Priest of East Hampton. The last eight years, Fr Vic was in aged care which is supported from our first collection each Sunday.

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PARISH COORDINATING TEAM

The PCT met last Wednesday and considered some of the proposals presented at our Assembly. The Coordinating Team considered two projects for our overseas aid– one in Bangalore, India and the other in Jakarta, Indonesia. Both projects are caring for orphans as a result of HIV. We are doing further research before making a decision.
As the National Royal Commission into response of institutions to child sexual abuse begins, the Team supported another prayer service as outlined on the front page of today’s newsletter. The Team considered the proposal of having a Parish Meeting night once a month where all the parish groups would gather briefly for prayer, have their group meetings for an hour and conclude with supper together. This proposal was first put forward at the 2012 Parish Assembly. Further research has been done and the proposal will now be implemented in stages in 2014. The first stage will be a Parish Expo of our parish groups and ministries on Sunday 23 February.
The Coordinating Team gave its support to the Liturgy Team’s proposed Festival of Readings and Carols on 22 December at 7.30pm in OLMC Church.

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DIACONATE ORDINATION OF MATTHEW BALDWIN

The Diaconate Ordination of Mathew Baldwin will take place in Rome on 3 October. To mark the occasion, our parish is presenting Matthew with a stole, paid from your Thanksgiving Offering. The stole was shown to those at the Parish Assembly. Please continue to pray for Matthew as he is called to this new responsibility in our Church.