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NEW PARISH COORDINATING TEAM (P.C.T.)

Nineteen of us gathered last Wednesday for our first meeting. We began by studying our new three-year target to develop relationships of friendship and faith in our parish, and to use our gifts for the good of all.
We then read Pope John Paul Il’s teaching on the spirituality of communion which is to underpin all our pastoral efforts. The Pope’s words in 2000 are very inspiring.
We studied the roles of the P.C.T. and neighbourhood teams and the representation of the neighbourhoods on the P.C.T.
The following neighbourhoods have representation on the P.C.T:

  • Ashfield (Gaby Plummer)
  • Boardman (Marlene Bramwell)
  • Langama (Joanne Spiteri)
  • Gum Tree Hills (Julie Reddan)
  • Jacksons Hill (Irene Campbell)
  • Killara (Annette Byrne-Phillips)
  • Kismet (Michael McConville)
  • Paynes (Aileen & Terry Sweeney)
  • Rolling Meadows/Goonawarra (Melissa Diblasi)
  • Sherwood (Tom Allen)
  • Strathearn (Amanda Ferraro)
  • Studley Park (Mary Macdermid & Jo Wiegerink)
  • Sunbury West—Tony Kiley.

We looked at beginning some of the proposals agreed on at the Parish Assembly on 16 October. We finally set the six dates for gathering in 2011.
Much energy was in the room and we finished at 9.00pm.
…………………………………..Fr Kevin

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MONTH OF NOVEMBER—PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

On the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed—2 November, Mass will be celebrated at 9.15am in St Anne’s Church.
On Saturday 13 November, we shall have our annual prayer services at our local cemeteries. We shall gather at Sunbury Cemetery at 9.30am and at Bulla Cemetery at 11.00am. Due to the diocesan Thanksgiving Mass for St Mary MacKillop on 6 November, we will pray at the graves of our departed on 13 November this year.

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DON BOSCO BRUNSWICK YOUTH FOUNDATION FUN & FOOD FIESTA

The Fiesta will be held at Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow Avenue, Campbellfield on SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER at 6.30pm.
This event will again feature great food, dancing, drawing of the major raffle etc.
Tickets $45 each (incl. food, drink & music) are available by contacting the following: Foundation Office—9386 3948 or Foundation Secretary—9380 8759.

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SING A LONG

Goonawarra Nursing Home on Friday 5 November 2.30 to 3.15pm. Please come along and join in.
Enquiries: Irene—9744 1060.

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1860-2010 150 YEARS—CELEBRATING OUR PAST…..CREATING OUR FUTURE

During this term the children will be focusing on the 150th anniversary of our school and how school and lifestyles have changed. There are some parents and grandparents in the parish who are past pupils or teachers so I was wondering if any of you could share some old photos, memorabilia, be a guest speaker, be interviewed, or write some memories of what school was like when you were here, to share with the children. Please let me know if you can help. You can contact me at wallace@olmcsunbury.catholic.edu au or 9740 7344 at school.

…Christine Wallace, Learning & Teaching Coordinator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School.

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ST MARY OF THE CROSS MACKILLOP

CANONISATION THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION ON SAT 6 NOVEMBER AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, EAST MELBOURNE

10.00am ‘Welcome to Country’ and reflection on Mary MacKillop’s life and legacy (please be seated by 9.55am) 10.30am Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart.
Refreshments will follow at Dallas Brooks Hall, 300 Albert St. East Melbourne.
Info: www.cam.org.au/mackillop

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REPORT OF PARISH ASSEMBLY

All parishioners were invited to the Assembly and forty were able to be present in the Parish Centre on 16 October. Our facilitator was Jill Gibbs who has accompanied us on our renewal as parish since 2006.
During our ongoing journey in renewal, we have based our efforts on our essential equality in dignity as children of God living our faith, hope and charity with God, with others and creation.
After praying in the words of St Paul, we read the reports on posters around the room—reports from the neighbourhoods, parish groups and parish schools. A verbal summary was given and discussed together.
We then discussed the reports speaking and listening with respect for all. There was a very pleasant atmosphere of honesty, wisdom and creative suggestions.
The Assembly decided to move on in our journey of faith from focusing on the value and dignity of each parishioner to more emphasis on sharing our gifts of the good of our community.
Among the proposals accepted were more social events as experienced in our Centenary Year, a neighbourhood garden project, a grey army handyman service, morning tea after Mass, posties to deliver cards at the time of Baptism, First Communion Confirmation and bereavement; more information of parish events on the letter to all homes, a Lenten home groups program.
From the neighbourhoods, there have been elected representatives to join the Parish Coordinating Team (P.C.T.) which will take up the proposals passed by the Assembly and help bring about their implementation over the next twelve months. Next year’s assembly is on 3 September.
We are very grateful to Jill Gibbs for her presence and assistance before and after the Assembly, especially as she has lung cancer and travelled from near Newcastle by train and plane.

Fr Kevin

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THANK YOU

Thank You to the children and staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for raising the amount of $434.00 through a ‘Silver & Gold Donation’. The proceeds will go to Caritas Australia for the people affected by the Pakistan floods.

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CENTENARY PARISH BALL

The Centenary Ball on 9 October was an outstanding success as every one of 234 present had a marvellous evening thanks to Eileen Cardillo and her committee. The venue, the food, the band and the friendly atmosphere was fabulous.
At the Ball and at the Parish Assembly people expressed the wish for the Ball to be repeated. Consequently, the Parish Ball for 2011 will be on Saturday 8 October at the same venue—Calabria Club with the same band. Please put this date in your diary.

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THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR CHILDREN

‘On Sunday 17 October at 5.30pm Mass at St Anne’s Church, we went to celebrate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop. I was part of the choir and we had to sing a special song about Mary. I was very proud to sing and after Mass lots of people said how beautiful our singing was’…..by Georigia 4B.

‘I went to the Mass with my Grandma. The Mass was very special. Sisters Mary and Maureen took up the gifts, they had blue scarves on. My Grandma was so moved that she cried during the powerpoint of Mary MacKillop’s life. A fair few people stayed after Mass to watch the Canonisation on the big screen at the Parish Centre. The atmosphere was amazing. When Mary’s name was called out everyone in the Parish Centre cheered ‘Go Aussie’! Mary MacKillop is now called St Mary of the Cross. We know we can always pray to her when we need help’…..by Alexander 4R

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GRATITUDE

GRATITUDE IS THE MEMORY OF THE HEART’……St Mary MacKillop 1907

Sincere thanks to Fr Kevin, Parish Pastoral and Liturgy teams for the wonderful preparation to celebrate the Eucharist on the occasion of the Canonisation of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Thank you to all the parishioners who joined with us as we gathered to watch the live telecast, enjoy each other’s company and to share in a delicious meal

Sisters Mary and Maureen

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MACKILLOP—FINAL CHANCE

Australia’s newest musical MACKILLOP is playing in Melbourne from 23-24 October. It’s a truly spectacular celebration of Mary MacKillop.
Melbourne Shows:
Sat 23 Oct (3.00pm & 7.30pm) Sun 24 Oct (1.00pm) at Besen Centre, 87-89 Station Street Burwood.
Tickets $45 adults, $40 concession, $35 each (groups of 7+) $30 each (family of 4+) www.mackilloptickets.org or phone 0424 648 034.
100% of the profits from this production are going to the Canonisation Appeal.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION

Next weekend our parish will be holding the annual CATHOLIC MISSION WORLD MISSION DAY APPEAL, focused on Timor-Leste, which suffered decades of oppression and is one of the poorest countries in the world. Pray for and support Catholic Mission’s worldwide missionary network that reaches out to people in 160 countries. Please come prepared next week and give generously towards Christ’s mission.

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PARISH EDUCATION BOARD

The Board has been re-constituted with the two School Advisory Committees. Parents have elected representatives on these committees. The inaugural meeting will commence on 19 October with Mass of the Holy Spirit at O.L.M.C. Church at 7.00pm followed by the meeting in the Parish Centre.