When was the last time you had a great weekend just for the two of you? The next three weekends will be held on 25-27 June, 20-22 August and 15-17 October.
Further info / bookings contact Peter & Erika on 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: http://www.wwme.org.au
TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WANTING TO BECOME ALTAR SERVERS
This will be held at 1.00pm on Saturdays 19 and 26 June in St Anne’s Church. Applicants must be 10 years of age and are receiving the Eucharist. Any enquiries can be directed to Michael McConville on 9744 2674.
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION
The Information and Registration session for parents who wish to have their children celebrate First Reconciliation this year and First Communion in 2011 will be held in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm. If you wish to be involved in the preparation program it is very important that you attend this meeting as the program will be explained and enrolment forms distributed.
SUNBURY CITIZENS ADVOCACY
A brief invitation will be offered at all Masses this weekend for more parishioners to be involved in this group caring for those with intellectual disability.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART 11 JUNE
There will be two celebrations of the Eucharist-9.30am at St Anne’s Church and 11.45am at O.L.M.C. Church. This feast is our traditional opportunity to give materially to the poor. Hence, on Sunday next, we will have the collection for the Winter Appeal of St Vincent de Paul Society.
FATHER JIM FEENAN
Our parish priest (1973-77) is seriously ill in intensive care in Geelong. Please remember him in your prayers.
APPLICATIONS FOR PREP 2011
The interviews of 118 families with Father Kevin, Lucy Jackanic and Paul Hogan have taken place over the past five weeks. Offers of places will be posted to parents by the end of this week.
PROGRESS WORKS REPORTS
At O.L.M.C. School, as the concrete slab of the ground floor is curing, structural steel is being manufactured and is due next week. At St Anne’s School, there will be a team of 13 plasterers this week.
O.L.M.C. SCHOOL
The first meeting for the O.L.M.C. School 150 years School Reunion Committee is on THURSDAY 10 JUNE at 7.30pm in the school staff room. All are welcome to come along with their ideas on how to make this a great event. Enquiries: Laura-0419 771 717.
2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE SEAFARER
Pirate attacks, unwarranted detention and abandonment, not to mention boredom, isolation, fatigue, anxiety and depression-the sea presents a unique set of pastoral challenges. Churches have a long history of caring for seafarers of any faith or none. The Apostleship of the Sea was founded in 1922 and operates in over 100 countries including Australia. The U.N. has dedicated this year to the seafarer.
VOCATION VIEWS
Food usually becomes more when it is given than when it is taken – The more Jesus is given, the more we share Him, the more He increases.
A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO PARISHIONERS
The Victorian Aboriginal Catholic Council and the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria invite all of you to join us in prayer during Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June. This year marks 10 years since the walk across the bridges in all states and 20 years since the decade of the Reconciliation process. We hope that you will take the opportunity to reflect on the last ten years and recommit to reconciliation. May God always be on this journey with us. Reconciliation Prayer Cards are available at the Welcoming Desk.
HEARTFELT THANKS
I offer to you for the good wishes, prayers and very generous gift you gave me last Sunday on the fortieth anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. I have had a wonderful week with family, friends and fellow priests ordained with me.
………..Fr. Kevin
FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION
The Information and Registration session for parents who wish to have their children celebrate First Reconciliation this year and First Communion in 2011 will be held in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm. If you wish to be involved in the preparation program it is very important that you attend this meeting as the program will be explained and enrolment forms distributed.
THE FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
We are looking to set up a ‘Friendship’ program at St Anne’s School for the children who would benefit from having a special friend or mentor. Mums, dads, grandparents or relatives if you are interested, have good listening skills, the ability to relate to young people, understand the importance of confidentiality and have some free time to offer during school hours, please complete the Expression of Interest form at Welcoming Desk and return it to the school office. Enquiries: Marie D’Orazio (Student Wellbeing Coordinator) on 9744 3055.
SUNBURY CITIZENS ADVOCACY
A brief invitation will be offered at all Masses next Sunday for more parishioners to be involved in this group caring for those with intellectual disability.
SEMINARY OPEN DAY
At Corpus Christi College, Drummond St. Carlton next Saturday 5 June from 9.00am to 1.00pm—parishioners and friends welcome.
MACYAC RETREAT WEEKENDS 2010
Young single adults (18-35) are invited to attend one of our two retreat weekends.
- ‘Mary MacKillop Inspired & Inspiring’ – experience the inspiration of a remarkable woman Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July at Jan Juc. RSVP 30.06.10.
- ‘Mary MacKillop Towards Canonisation’ – become inspired through her journey to sainthood Fri 27 August to Sun 29 August at Rye. RSVP 18.08.10. Cost for either weekend is $50 employed, with a concession rate for students/unwaged.
An e-copy of the brochure for the Retreat Weekends is available from macyac@sosj.org.au Limited places—apply early. Enquiries: Rita 0419 299 065 / Janette 0411 406 152 or 9306 8903.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS
The Winter 2010 edition of Australian Catholics is available at the back of the Church. The edition looks at the global mission of our Church and features the stories of Australians working in developing countries. Please take a copy home with you.
THANK YOU
To Judith Ibrahim, Jack Reddan, Roland Rocha and Vern & Maureen Walters for coordinating the Annual Mass Count over the last four weekends.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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