This Mass will be celebrated this Wednesday 14 April at 10.00am in St Anne’s Church followed by morning tea.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS 2011 – INFORMATION SESSIONS
Those parents wishing to apply to enrol their children in Prep and other grade levels in 2011 are requested to attend an Information Session on Wed 21 April at 10.00am or 7.30pm in the Parish Centre when information about our schools and the enrolment process will be outlined during the hour’s session. Enrolment packages will be available at the meeting.
PROGRESS REPORT ON WORKS AT OUR SCHOOLS
On Monday, the building workers return after their ten-day Easter break. They have taken their rostered days off (RDO’s) together so now it will be full steam ahead in the next weeks working five or six days a week, as all parties (builders and schools) want the construction to finish as soon as possible for the benefit of our children.
PROGRESS REPORT ON WORKS AT OUR SCHOOLS
On Monday, the building workers return after their ten-day Easter break. They have taken their rostered days off (RDO’s) together so now it will be full steam ahead in the next weeks working five or six days a week, as all parties (builders and schools) want the construction to finish as soon as possible for the benefit of our children.
EVERGREENS REMINDER
Reminder—Morning Melodies Thursday 15 April. Meet at Sunbury Bus Depot and catch 8.55am bus to Broadmeadows.
INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT
Course over six Tuesdays from 13 April at 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
Cost $85.
Presenter: Fr. Chris Monaghan C.P.—a Biblical scholar. Enquiries—9926 5761.
OLMC PARISH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION-BUSH DANCE
OLMC PARISH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BUSH DANCE
SAT 17 APRIL
7.00PM TO 10.00PM
Venue: Kinkora Park, Shepherds Lane off Sunbury Bulla Rd. BYO basket supper, drinks and chair. Sausage sizzle, soft drinks, tea/coffee on sale! This Centennial Celebration ideal for all ages reminds us of our roots as a farming community as the Bush Dance will be held in a very large shed on a working farm.
Over 300 tickets have already been sold.
Tickets $5.00 single $10.00 family: contact Laura 0419 771 717.
WORKING BEE-HELP NEEDED
Sat 10 April 2.00pm
Ten people to help clean out the shed for the Bush Dance. Please call Michael McConville on 9744 2674.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Volunteer Truck Jockey/Warehouse Hand required on Wednesdays & Fridays mainly. Volunteers needed also for our retail centre in O’Shanassy St. Enquiries-call in at Centre or phone the manager on 9744 1447.
VOLUNTEER REQUIRED
Volunteer needed to fill a vacancy on our Counters’ roster. Duration would be 2-2/12 hours on Sunday mornings approx. every six weeks. Please contact the Parish Office 9744 1060.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your wonderful response to the Special Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Lands. A total of $1,957 was received.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your wonderful response to the Special Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Lands. A total of $1,957 was received.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS
This Easter we welcome Alison Fisher, Eni Saban, Jason & Sue Wight into our Catholic community. After personal reflection and regular weekly accompaniment by some of our parishioners in the Catechumenate apostolate, they have decided to join us. Please make them feel welcome in the months ahead. Our thanks to the Catechumenate team which has met most Monday evenings since last September…..Fr Kevin
COMING TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION
In 2008, the Australian Bishops directed that we should bow slightly one back from the minister of communion. Genuflecting before receiving was not permitted as it is a safety hazard especially for people behind unsteady on their feet, who can be easily tripped up and fall causing a broken hip. We have just prayed aloud: ‘Lord, I am not worthy to receive you……..’ Our parish is committed to having a safe environment for the benefit of all and to satisfy the parish’s legal responsibilities.
……Fr Kevin
‘VATICAN II—MADE SIMPLE’
‘VATICAN II—MADE SIMPLE’
This is a small book by Fr Bill O’Shea of Brisbane, a well-known scripture scholar and author in Queensland. At the parish meeting on 27 February, several people wanted more knowledge about the Church teaching at Vatican II. The book is on sale at the Gift Shop / Piety Stall at $8.00.
PARISH POSTIES
The next letter is being printed at the moment for distribution by you within your neighbourhood.
NEW FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECTS IN VICTORIA CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The approved projects are:
- 150 libraries
- 207 classroom projects
- 259 multi-purpose areas
- 4 gymnasiums
- 7 performing arts centres
As both our parish schools already have libraries, the new projects are classrooms (11) and multi-purpose areas (2). The new classrooms have a massive amount of data cabling so that our students in 21st century will have a rich ICT environment.
Projects in Catholic schools under construction total 76% compared to the national rate of 50%.
GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND COLLECTION
Last year Australian Catholics donated $1.1 million. 71% of this collection was spent on the poor Christians in the Holy Land: 47% on charitable programs for the poor, 19% on education programs, 5% on pastoral programs. 29% of the collection was spent on restoring the Holy Places, e.g. Bethany, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth etc. Many Christians are living in intolerable conditions with scarce housing and constant threat of violence and hatred. The Franciscans have supported Christians in the Holy Land since the time of St Francis, in spite of persecution and martyrdom.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS
This Easter we welcome Alison Fisher, Eni Saban, Jason & Sue Wight into our Catholic community. After personal reflection and regular weekly accompaniment by some of our parishioners in the Catechumenate apostolate, they have decided to join us. Please make them feel welcome in the months ahead. Our thanks to the Catechumenate team which has met most Monday evenings since last September…..Fr Kevin
THANK YOU
Thank you to those who planned and prepared the Power Point and rehearsed the liturgy and music during Holy Week; to those who cleaned the churches, provided the flowers, washed the linen, welcomed others, etc……THANKS…..Fr Kevin
PALMS AUSTRALIA
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and working cross-culturally, join us at our Next Focus Workshop-Sat 17 April 9.30am at Simonds Hall, 120 Toorak Rd. Sth Yarra. Further info. Brendan@palms.org.au or phone 02 9518 9551 or visit www.palms.org.au
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