Study your faith—Understand your Spirituality. Study options, building tour, refreshments – Wed 3 November either 5.00-7.00pm or 7.00—9.00pm. Bookings/info 9412 3314 or ctc@ctc.edu.au RSVP Friday 29 October.
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.
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.
HELPERS NEEDED
Helpers needed after the 9.15am Mass on Wednesday to collate Thanksgiving Envelopes in Parish Centre.
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
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
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.
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.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Next Sunday, 143 children will receive this Sacrament from Bishop Les Tomlinson, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese. Please remember them in your prayers.
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.
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
Our Parish Assembly will be held in the Parish Centre next Saturday 16 October from 9.30am to 2.00pm including a shared lunch.
This is an occasion to plan for future initiatives in the mission of our parish to bring the Good News to all in our area.
Our facilitator is Jill Gibbs assisted by Margaret Green, both of whom have been with us several times.
Some neighbourhoods have met and made proposals.
OUR CANONISATION CELEBRATION ON 17 OCTOBER
On the day of Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation, we will gather for a special Mass at St Anne’s Church at 5.30pm followed by a shared meal in the Parish Centre where, from 7.00pm, there will be a direct telecast on big screens of the Canonisation from Rome.
We join our local Sisters of St Joseph on this great day.
The 5.30pm Mass at O.L.M.C. is being transferred to St Anne’s Church for this great occasion.
We shall celebrate Mary MacKillop at all Masses that weekend with special readings and hymns.
STATEMENT ON EUTHANASIA / PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE
Archbishop Denis Hart has asked that his Statement on Euthanasia be made available to parishioners this weekend. Please take a copy home with you from the Welcoming Desk in St Anne’s Church. Statement can also be viewed (video) or downloaded at www.cam.org.au
OSWALD LEARNING CENTRE AT SALESIAN COLLEGE
The Oswald Centre will be blessed by the Salesian Provincial, Fr. Moloney next Sunday at 3.00pm.
PROGRESS REPORT ON SCHOOL WORKS
At O.L.M.C. School, the external cladding is finished and the ground floor rooms have been plastered. The top floor will be plastered this week. Last week 25 workers were on site some days.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to a new member of our Altar Servers team, Nix Hendricks.
New members always welcome.
Contact Michael McConville 9744 2674.
SUNBURY UNITING CHURCH FAMILY DANCE NIGHT
Sat 16 October 7.00pm to 10.00pm, cnr Brook & Barkly Streets, Sunbury.
Family $30 (2 adults & up to 4 children) Adults $14 Concession/Pensioner $8 Child $5 (under 18). Tickets from Sunbury Print & Copy Centre, Old Bakery Walk on Fridays and also at the door on the night.
Supper provided.
Money raised to go to Australian disaster relief.
LITURGY MEETING
Minutes
Some matters arising from the last minutes were:
- that some lectors may need to be reminded that a pause after the reading, for reflection is appropriate.
- Audio Visual preparations for the canonization viewing in the hall is underway.
General Business
It was decided that Mary MacKillop leaflets to be ordered ( 50c per copy) for distribution on the day. These are glossy double sided leaflets with her biography.
The 5.30pm Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will be transfered to St Anne’s Church and music etc was arranged for the day. The readings chosen will be used at all Masses on the day and will be as follows:
- 1st Reading – Colossians 3 12-17
- Psalm : (sung) Like a Shepherd… AOV 160 (verses to be sung by cantor)
- Gospel: Matthew 6 25-34
Hymns as follows:
- Gathering Hymn: We are many parts…AOV 86
- Psalm : Like a Shepherd… AOV 160
- Offertory: Instrumental music
- Communion: Song of the Body of Christ….AOV 27
- Recessional: instrumental music
A team of volunteers will gather after the 10.30am Mass on the day to set-up the Parish Centre .
Saturday November 6th – gathering at the Sunbury cemetery for Prayer & Blessing for all souls at 9.30am and Bulla cemetery at 11am
Neighbourhood hosted Masses for sacramental children- Richard to organise
Advent Focus:- Jesse Tree, Our parish family tree/history over the last 100 years
Christmas masses:
- Christmas falls on a Saturday this year which means Sunday Masses will also be the next day. It was decided that the 6pm Sunday vigil mass be dropped as the Christmas masses will have been held
- Friday 24th at the Salesian Stadium at 7pm & St Anne’s at 10pm
- Saturday 25th at 8.30am & 10.30am
- Sunday 26th to continue as usual at St Anne’s at 8.30am & 10.30am & 5.30pm at OLMC
Next Meeting scheduled – Wednesday 17th November 7.30pm
ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY
Our Parish Assembly will be held in the Parish Centre on Saturday 16 October from 9.30am to 2.00pm including a shared lunch. This is an occasion to plan for future initiatives in the mission of our parish to bring the Good News to all in our area.
SUBMISSIONS FROM NEIGHBOURHOODS
Neighbourhoods are asked to forward their proposals for the Annual Parish Assembly to the Parish Office by next Friday 8 October.
OUR CANONISATION CELEBRATION ON 17 OCTOBER
On the day of Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation, we will gather for a special Mass at St Anne’s Church at 5.30pm followed by a shared meal in the Parish Centre where, from 7.00pm, there will be a direct telecast on big screens of the Canonisation from Rome.
We join our local Sisters of St Joseph on this great day.
The 5.30pm Mass at O.L.M.C. is being transferred to St Anne’s Church for this great occasion.
We shall celebrate Mary MacKillop at all Masses that weekend with special readings and hymns.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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