ALTAR SERVERS
Training for young people wishing to become Altar Servers will be held at 1.00pm on Saturdays 16 and 23 in St Anne’s Church.
Applicants must be 10 years of age and have reached or about to receive Eucharist.
Any enquiries please ring 9744 2674.
Today is the beginning of NAIDOC week
Today is the beginning of NAIDOC week when we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous Communities but by Australians in all walks of life. This week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Check out http://www.naidoc.org.au
DO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL FOR GOD
SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND – PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH APPEAL
Join with Catholic Mission this weekend to reach out and support missionaries in Peru and 160 countries around the world. Every day missionaries like Australian Father John Anderson, Father Raymundo Portelli and Gabriela Filonowicz reach out to meet the need of communities in the diocese of Iquitos, Peru. By making a gift to the Catholic Mission Church Appeal today or by becoming a Friends in Faith Partner with a monthly gift, you will help communities affected by hardship, diocese and extreme poverty. We can all do something beautiful for God.
PUBLIC FORUM TO HEAR THE CASE AGAINST EUTHANASIA
The Forum is at Australia Catholic University, Victoria Pde, Fitzroy on Tue 5 July at 6.00pm. Prof. Margaret Somerville, AM, lawyer.
Response: Rabbi John Levi AM, vote of thanks: Sr James Gubbo.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Catholic Fundraising, who assists parishes with their Thanksgiving Stewardship Programs, are seeking a full time enthusiastic and committed Program director to join the organiastion. Applications are welcomed and a Position Description can be viewed at www.cam.org.au/jobs
PALMS AUSTRALIA
Do you want to be the change you want to see in our world?
Come along to our Timor-Leste Encounter Mon 19 Sep—Sat 1 Oct. Witness empowering ‘grassroots’ development work, driven by the host community; engage in another culture and learn what others consider important in ‘their’ world.
Further info phone 02 9518 9551; encounter@palms.org.au http://www.palms.org.au
CALLING PARISH GARDENERS
The Parish Gardening Team have recently held a meeting and we’ll keep you posted when they pass anything on.
Meanwhile…………………………….
This Saturday (2nd July) they are holding a working bee at St Anne’s Church from 9am to 12 noon. As well as this there will be a site visit to explore location the Neighbourhood Garden.
All welcome.
The next working bee will be on Saturday 6 August – 9.00am to noon.
Thank you to the Creed family for the new Norfolk Pine at St Anne’s, also to the Hogan and O’Brien families for the donated tools towards the Neighbourhood Garden.
SING A LONG
Goonawarra Nursing Home, Anderson Rd Sunbury Friday 1 July 2.30—3.15pm.
Please come along and help entertain the residents.
CLOSURE OF SUNBURY GARDENS RESIDENCE
We thank the Communion Ministers who have regularly taken Holy Communion to the residents over many years.
OUR CONGRATULATIONS & PRAYERS
We offer our congratulations and prayers to Bishop Vincent Long, who was ordained the bishop of the Western Region of Melbourne on Thursday. Bishop Long is a refugee from Communist Vietnam escaping by boat in 1980. In 1981 he began his theology studies in Box Hill. Ordained in 1989, he was parish priest in Springvale from 2002 to 2008, when he went to Rome in a leadership position with the Franciscans. He replaces Bishop Prowse who was appointed to Sale in June 2009.
VOLUNTEER TEACHERS FOR REFUGEE STUDENTS
Volunteers are sought by Mercy Works in northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Retired teachers and other education workers are invited to give a half-day a week in term time.
Training is in July.
Contact Sr. Mary Lewis—9326 1895.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT DAY
Why not invest in your most valuable resource—your marriage? Date: Sunday 3 July at East Melbourne. Cost $40.00 each per person (incl. lunch and teas). Bookings Karin—9287 5516 CatholicCare Office.
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Prayer Group meets at St Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursdays. All welcome including children. Further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
MACKILLOP PILGRIMAGE IN SEPTEMBER
Four-day pilgrimage to Hamilton, Portland and Penola will be held from 9 to 12 September. Cost $550 twin share. Applications close on 30 June. Please contact Sr. Mary Fermio 5367 2078
RUPERTSWOOD CRICKET CLUB INC
20th Annual General Meeting—Wed 6 July at 7.30pm at the Clubrooms, Rupertswood.
All members invited to attend. Nominations close 30 June 2011. Nomination forms and enquiries 0413 867 725 / 0421 991 519 or rupocc@optusnet.com.au
RITE OF ELECTION FOR CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION 2011
PRAYER OF THE ASSEMBLY
Lord God,
you created the human race
and are the author of its renewal.
Bless all your adopted children
and add these chosen ones
to the harvest of your new covenant.
As true children of the promise,
may they rejoice in eternal life,
won, not by the power of nature,
but through the mystery of your grace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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