A number of Catholics wish to collect a petition to be forwarded to the local Federal Member of Parliament. The words of the petition were agreed by the bishops as:
‘As a parishioner of ………………(within your electorate) please consider my position on the meaning of marriage. Given the variety of domestic arrangements available in Australia, I request that you protect the unique institution of marriage as traditionally understood and actually lived as the complementary love between a man and a woman’.
Please forward before 22 December or sign a copy of the petition at the Welcome Desk.
‘Back on Track’, the drought is over
This is a free community concert from midday until 9.00pm on Sat 11 December at the Whittlesea Showgrounds. The concert is a family friendly, strictly drug and alcohol free event. Everyone is welcome so come along and show your support for the bushfire affected communities.
The Parish Coordinating Team is looking at reintroducing morning teas after Mass on a more regular basis as a way of keeping up social ties within the parish community. This was a suggestion from parishioners at the last parish assembly. As an initial start morning tea will be held in the foyer of St Anne’s Church after 8.30am Mass and before 10.30am Mass on Sunday 12 December so stay late or come early for a cuppa and chat!
Suggestions or queries to Julie—9740 3590 or Mary 9744 1049.
As we enter our Centenary Year and as many parishioners arrive or change address, we will conduct a quick census at all Masses next Sunday.
Rosary and Prayers on Wed 8 December for one hour (12.00— to 1.00pm) at St Anne’s Church.
All welcome!
Tuesday 7th December at Sunbury Football Club, Riddell Road.
Cost $25.00 pay on day.
Bookings essential—Frances 9744 1999.
Before lunch, Mass shall be celebrated at 11.30pm in St Anne’s Church.
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER –VILLAGE GREEN
Starts 7.00PM (organised by Sunbury Christian Churches and sponsored by Sunbury Community & Local Businesses).
Free sausage sizzle from 6.00pm provided by the Sunbury Kiwanis Club. BYO seating. Candles and drinks for sale by St John’s Ambulance. Performances by Salesian College Band, local primary schools, combined churches chorale & band, Sunbury Girl Guides.
We come today with grateful hearts to farewell Lucy for being our principal for these last eight years. Hers has been an enormous contribution to St Anne’s School and to our parish in general. Her commitment to our children and parishioners has been outstanding. She has been present at every important parish event during her time here.
The internal improvements of our school, the learning and teaching and the development of staff has been revealed by the external reviewer of the school, by parents and by teachers.
The external improvements are obvious to all: refurbished junior school, the oval, the new car park and the latest buildings opened this month.
Lucy’s contribution to Catholic education in the broader arena is shown by her twelve years of service on the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria whose members include the Victorian bishops and directors of Catholic Education offices.
We wish her a well-earned rest after thirty years of principalship, a most demanding vocation.Lucy, may your future be blessed in many ways especially with good health, love and peace.
Fr Kevin
Father Anton was with us for World Youth Day in 2008 and returns with Father Patrick. Father Anton is now Principal of a Boarding Secondary College for boys interested in the priesthood. Father Patrick is in parish work. They are staying with us for a couple of weeks.
A meeting of Josephite Associates and anyone else interested in knowing more, will be held in St Joseph’s Convent, 37 Macedon St. Sunbury on WED 1st DECEMBER at 1.30pm.
Josephite Associates are men and women of any age, married or single, who are attracted to the person and spirit of Mary MacKillop. Associates gather for friendship, prayer and to deepen their understanding of Mary MacKillop’s life and spirituality, reflecting on how they can daily live this spirit so as to make a difference in our world.
All are welcome to come and meet Sr Mary Fermio rsj, Victorian Coordinator and discover what being an Associate means.
Wed 1 December at 10.00am to 3.00pm at St Mary’s Parish Lancefield/Romsey, 27 Chauncey St. Lancefield.
Facilitator John Stuart.
Cost: $5.00 BYO lunch to share. Tea/coffee provided.
RSVP Joanne—54 292 130 by Tue 30 November.
Thanks to all the wonderful parishioners who supported Joe and myself through my long hospitalisation. Thank you for your prayers, best wishes, gifts, cards, flowers, visits, telephone calls and most of all your valued friendship. Special thanks to Fr Kevin.
……Joan Koren
Change the world this Christmas.
Give the Gift of Life, i.e. Peace $20; Food Security $40; Health $50; Water $75; Education $100; Disaster Response $200.
Visit www.caritas.org.au
Brochures at Welcoming Desk.
Friday 3 December 2.30pm to 3.15pm.
All welcome!
Please come along and help entertain the elderly residents.
Painting has been completed on the top storey of the new building and light fittings will be installed this week.
Tuesday 7 December at Sunbury Football Club, Riddell Road. Cost $25.00—pay on day.
Bookings essential—Frances 9744 1999.
Wed 1 December—10.00am to 3.00pm at St Mary’s Parish Lancefield/Romsey, 27 Chauncey St. Lancefield.
Facilitator John Stuart.
Cost: $5.00 BYO lunch to share. Tea/coffee provided.
RSVP Joanne on 54 292 130 by Tue 30 November.
On Sunday 28 November at 10.30am at St Anne’s Church we will be especially celebrating Lucy’s eight years as principal at St Anne’s. This will be followed by Morning Tea in Parish Centre. All welcome.
Tuesday 7 December at Tobin Brothers Chapel, 22 Barkly St. Sunbury. Further info. on noticeboard St Anne’s Church. RSVP by Friday 28 November to 9373 7000 or email:
Christmas@tobinbrothers.com.au
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER –VILLAGE GREEN 7.00PM
(organised by Sunbury Christian Churches and sponsored by Sunbury Community & Local Businesses).
Free sausage sizzle from 6.00pm provided by the Sunbury Kiwanis Club.
BYO seating.
Candles and drinks for sale by St John’s Ambulance. Performances by Salesian College Band, local primary schools, combined churches chorale & band, Sunbury Girl Guides.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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