This Sunday we were privileged to have Fr Antony return to us from Kenya along with Fr Patrick. They celebrated Mass with us this weekend. Fr Antony gave a talk about his activities since he was here for WYD a few years ago. He discussed a partnership program that he was hoping we would be able to join in with his parish and school in (near?) the Masai Mara in Kenya. More information will be published as it comes to hand. Anyone interested in joining a committee to kick some form of inter-parish partnership off, contact the Parish Office.
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Two pilgrimages have been organised for 2011
(1) A 6 night pilgrimage to Sydney from 19-25 May.
(2) A 3 night pilgrimage from Bacchus Marsh to Hamilton, Portland & Penola from 9—12 September.
Pilgrimages will depend on the number of people interested. To register your interest contact Sr Mary Fermio on 53 672 078, email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au before Christmas. Further details see noticeboard St Anne’s Church.
ABUSE: MELBOURNE CHURCH RESPONSE
A new brochure with updated information on the dealing of complaints, counseling and support is available today at the Welcome Desk.
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.
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 next Sunday so stay late or come early for a cuppa and chat! Suggestions or queries to Julie—9740 3590 or Mary 9744 1049.
MELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION
Since its foundation in 1969, Melbourne parishioners have supported our own mission fund to help developing nations. Currently, the major beneficiaries are people in Papua New Guinea, Timor, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Botswana, Nigeria, Haiti and Peru. Archbishop Denis Hart commends the fund to your continuing support. Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.
Parish Priest of Flemington and Kensington Parishes, is celebrating his Golden Jubilee of priestly ordination today. God bless, Fr. Bill.
The Penitential Service will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 7.30pm St Anne’s Church. The Penitential Service held in Lent was very well attended. This is an opportunity to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord.
Carols will be held this evening 12 December at 7.30pm, organised by the Churches of Sunbury. Among the school choirs assisting with the music are Salesian College and St Anne’s. BYO chair. Candles available.
Carols will be held this evening 12 December at 7.30pm, organised by the Churches of Sunbury. Among the school choirs assisting with the music are Salesian College and St Anne’s. BYO chair. Candles available.
The Novena begins 17 December. The Advent focus shifts to the Christian story and Blessed Virgin Mary. These days are to prepare more directly for the Lord’s birth. This is the best time to hold Carol Services and to begin to sing Christmas Carols in the liturgy…….Liturgical Commission—Brisbane 2010.
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Fr. Phillip Gleeson sdb., a former teacher at Salesian College, has been appointed chairperson of the College Council.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL: HELP MAKE CHRISTMAS BETTER FOR THOSE IN NEED!
Two pilgrimages have been organised for 2011
(1) A 6 night pilgrimage to Sydney from 19-25 May.
(2) A 3 night pilgrimage from Bacchus Marsh to Hamilton, Portland & Penola from 9—12 September.
Pilgrimages will depend on the number of people interested.
To register your interest contact Sr Mary Fermio on 53 672 078, email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au before Christmas.
Further details see noticeboard St Anne’s Church.
This Wednesday 8 December we will celebrate Mass with anointing for the residents at Goonawarra Nursing Home at 3.00pm.
All those who have volunteered at the nursing home throughout the year are invited to come and join us for this special event.
A Penitential Service will be held on Wednesday 15 December at 7.30pm St Anne’s Church.
Come along and participate in this meaningful celebration in preparation for Christmas.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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