The Blessing is on today (Sunday) within the 10.00am Mass in the grounds of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and School. The construction of the tower has been completed ahead of time and under budget. The first step in the process was to raise the necessary funds. By a successful Gala Auction Dinner at Rupertswood Mansion plus raffle, the fundraising committee achieved the objective.
The design was by Randall Lindstrom, the well-known liturgical architect who has worked with us on our churches since 2006. The construction committee obtained the planning and building permits and liaised with the steel fabricator, the structural engineer, the concreter, the electrician, a paint factory and providers of a sizzer lift, a truck and a crane truck. A working bee by school parents and teachers completed the garden last Saturday.
The bell works by remote control, powered by solar energy. The original bronze bell was made in Melbourne about 1910 and weighs 125kg. There are four programs of rings: Angelus, call to Mass, weddings and funerals.
Today, we welcome back past parishioners, priests and teachers. We welcome back Fr. Allan Mithen. We have received apologies from Fr. Martin Ashe (Ministry to Priests, Melbourne) Fr. Greg Bourke P.P. (Hoppers Crossing) Fr. Gerard Keith P.P. (three Geelong parishes) Fr. Michael Moody P.P. (Melton) Fr. John Petrulis P.P. (Elwood and St Kilda West Parishes) and Fr. Linh Tran P.P. (Dallas). Sunday morning is not a convenient time for priests!
We welcome today Sr. Josephine Dubell, Provincial of the Sisters of St Joseph, Sr. Anne Tuck, former principal and Sr. Rita Malavisi, a former teacher at O.L.M.C.
Later during this 150th year, the school will arrange a reunion and other events when the extensions to the building are complete providing space for celebrations.
COMMUNAL PENITENTIAL SERVICE
A communal penitential rite will be held on Tuesday 30 March at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church. The service will be based on the gospel parable of the forgiving father (Luke 15) and Christian hospitality within our centenary year. The previously advertised Second rite of the Sacrament of Penance is not possible due to a lack of available priests.
The Penitential Service lasting about 35 minutes is excellent preparation for the Sacred Triduum—the one event over three days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
PALM SUNDAY
Palm Sunday is next Sunday 28 March. Before each Mass, we will bless the palms/olive branches and come singing into the church following our donkey, commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Donations of palm are most welcome—please leave your donation outside St Anne’s Church.
Fr Kevin
RCIA
At 8.30am Mass today, our Elect—Eni, Alison, Jason and Sue will be presented with the Lord’s Prayer as they reach another milestone on their continuing Lenten journey towards full communion with the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. We offer them our congratulations and prayerful support as Easter approaches.
EVERGREENS
Morning Melodies at Broadmeadows Town Hall on Thursday 15 April.
Cost $10—please leave money in an envelope with your name at Parish Office by Friday 26 March.
Note that 13 tickets have already been purchased.
Bookings—Frances 9744 1999.
Meet at Sunbury Bus Depot and catch 8.55am bus to Broadmeadows.
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.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
The next three weekends will be held on 16-18 April, 25-27 June and 20-22 August.
Further info / bookings contact Peter & Erika on 9899 0824 or email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au.
Visit website on www.wwme.org.au
PALMS AUSTRALIA
Are you 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 http://www.palms.org.au
AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND
- Kairos (at Gift Shop)
- Australian Catholics—please take a copy home with you
- The Companions of the Cathedral Newsletter
WAY OF THE CROSS—A LENTEN DEVOTION
THE WAY OF THE CROSS—A LENTEN DEVOTION
Tuesday 6.30pm at OLMC Church—all prayers taken from Sacred Scripture.
THE JACKSONS HILL NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM GATHERING
The Jacksons Hill Neighbourhood Team extends a warm welcome to all the parish families of Jacksons Hill to come join us for our first neighbourhood gathering.
This will give you an opportunity to meet our coordinating team and other members of our parish.
Location: The Avenue Park (near rotunda) Map 382 D7
When: Sat 27 March
Start: Anytime between 11.30am to 2.00pm.
BYO food, chairs, drinks.
Enquiries: Irene Campbell 9740 3734 /email: darene1@bigpond.com.au
PARISH CENTENNIAL BUSH DANCE
BLESSING OF THE CENTENARY BELL
Blessing of the Centenary Bell on the new tower will be held next Sunday 21 March at 10.00am in the grounds of OLMC Church within the Liturgy of the Word of Sunday Mass. Following the Blessing, we shall move to St Anne’s Church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the second part of Sunday Mass. St Anne’s Church will accommodate the numbers expected.
This is the first celebration of our centenary year as we recall the opening of OLMC School on 26 March 1860 and the establishing of OLMC Parish in 1911. Sisters of St Joseph, Principals of the school and Priests who have served in our parish have been invited.
There will be some chairs for those unable to stand for the ceremony. OLMC school Choir will take part.
At St Anne’s, there will be an historical display. After Mass, there will be morning tea in the Parish Centre. Please bring a plate.
Hence, the times of Sunday Mass on 20/21 March are 6.00pm (St Anne’s) 8.30am (St Anne’s) 10.00am (OLMC) and 5.30pm (OLMC).
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
OLMC PARISH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION—BUSH DANCE SAT 17 APRIL 7.00PM TO 10.00PM
OLMC PARISH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
BUSH DANCE SAT 17 APRIL 7.00PM TO 10.00PM
Venue: Kinkora Park on Sunbury Bulla Rd.
BYO basket supper, drinks and chair.
Sausage sizzle, soft drinks, tea/coffee on sale!
Tickets $5.00 single $10.00 family.
Tickets available via OLMC & St Anne’s Schools and after Masses on 20/21 and 27/28 March.
CATHOLICS IN HOSPITAL
Some hospitals including Melbourne Private no longer give lists of Catholic patients to the Catholic chaplains due to their understanding of the Privacy Act.
Catholic patients or their families should ask the hospital to contact the Catholic chaplain if desiring Catholic pastoral care.
VOLUNTEER REQUIRED
Volunteer needed to fill a vacancy on our Counters’ roster.
You would be rostered on every six weeks—duration would be 2—2/12 hours.
Please contact the Parish Office 9744 1060.
OUR PARISH SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAY
Our Parish Schools Open Day is on Tuesday 16 March—two sessions—9.30am and 2.00pm at both schools.
EVERGREENS
First outing for the year:
St Patrick’s Day lunch 17 March at Sunbury Football Club 12 noon.
Cost $14.
Bookings essential—contact Frances 9744 1999.
URGENT, PHOTOS REQUIRED
Anyone who has World Youth Day photos.
Could we please have them for the book. Please leave photos at Parish Office.…..
Parish Historical Committee
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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