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SPECIAL COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND: MELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION

Since its foundation in 1969, Melbourne parishioners have supported their own mission fund to help developing nations.
This has marked our Archdiocese for its exceptional generosity.
Currently the major beneficiaries are people in Papua New Guinea, Timor, India, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Botswana, Nigeria, Samoa and Peru.
Archbishop Denis Hart commends the fund to your continuing support.
Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL

Do you have a few hours to spare every week and would like to make some new friends?
Come and volunteer at our Sunbury Vinnies Centre.
Our centres raise funds for the Society to provide those in need with recycled clothing, furniture and other goods.
We are looking for retail volunteers to help out in our Sunbury Centre, 156 O’Shanassy St.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain personal satisfaction from making a positive contribution to St Vincent de Paul Society as well as to learn new skills.
If you can help please contact the manager on 9744 1447.

The local society of St Vincent de Paul would like to thank parishioners for their kind generosity to the amount of $2,242.95 for the Christmas Appeal.

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WORKS PROGRESS REPORT

  1. At O.L.M.C. School, workers are now on site and work sheds are in place for the $2 million extension and refurbishment funded by the Federal Government. Due to this work, the Graduation Mass and supper will be at St Anne’s Church and Parish Centre.
  2. At St Anne’s School—further concrete will be poured this week given favourable weather. 52 truck loads are on order.
  3. The possibility of solar power for the restored bell tower is being investigated by our electronic consultant.
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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

We have been very concerned that our families who were told last week by Hume Council that the Council will no longer be providing before and after school care for all our families after 16 December.
As a result Mrs Jackanic, Mr Hogan and myself have investigated an alternative arrangement.
We are happy to report that all our children from both schools will now be catered for in the Before and After School Hours Care at Sunbury West School, Elizabeth Drive where a private company, OSH Club, provides the care.
The fees and the busing arrangement will be similar to this year.
Parents are asked to register as soon as possible on www.oshclub.com.au and book under the Sunbury West program.

Fr Kevin

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EVERGREENS

Mass at 11.15am St Anne’s Church followed by Christmas lunch Tuesday 15 December—Sunbury Football Club at midday.
Two-course traditional lunch.
Cost $20.00.
Bookings by 10 December.
Contact Frances on 9744 1999.

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COLUMBAN CALENDARS

COLUMBAN CALENDARS ON SALE AT GIFT SHOP $7.00 EACH

Support the work of Columban Mission and buy one of these fabulous calendars (great gifts for family and friends).

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AT THE WELCOME DESK

The Companions of the Cathedral newsletter

Please take a copy home with you. Includes a Christmas message from the Dean—Very Reverend Gerard Johnson.

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RITE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR EUCHARIST

Loving God, you have filled these children with the desire to be nourished in the Eucharist.
May they ever deepen their awareness of your love for them and grow ever closer to your Son, Jesus, within their family and within our community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PETER

A Pilgrimage to the Churches founded by St Peter

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Parish of East Keilor is planning a pilgrimage to Antioch and Rome – the two Sees of St Peter – next year (19 Sep – 06 Oct).
This tour also includes several sites in Turkey including Gallipoli.
Price is $6990.
An optional pre-tour to the Holy land is also available (10 Sep – 18 Sep). The price of this tour is $2290.
All prices are per person, twin share.
Further info. please contact Fr Tony Doran 9337 4141 or Steven Green at ETM Travel 9521 5355.

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WORKS PROGRESS REPORT

  1. Bell Tower Restoration—the structural engineer has completed his drawings. An electronic consultant met with the construction committee yesterday.
  2. The first slab was poured yesterday after a delay due to the recent rain at St Anne’s School.
  3. Classrooms have been moved at O.L.M.C. School to prepare for six new classrooms and common area. Preparation work is progressing.
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CATHOLICS AT UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 7—18 DECEMBER

The Vatican Delegation is being headed by the experienced diplomat Archbishop Celestino Migliore the Vatican’s permanent observer at the UN and includes experts on the environment.

Archbishop Migliore, addressing the UN General Assembly last November, said a new global strategy must seek long-term solutions and help alleviate poverty by giving special attention to developing countries. He warned against fostering short-term economic growth without regard to the environment, saying

we should not burden future generations with our overstated energy consumption.

Caritas Internationalis linking 150 Catholic charities will also be represented in Copenhagen. Caritas is bringing bishops and representatives from 25 countries. Caritas is promoting three criteria for solving the problem: by pledging money to developing countries, to keep global warming below 2 degrees and in developed countries cutting greenhouse gas emissions to below 40% of 1990 by 2020.

Caritas says Copenhagen conference is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to save the human family from a future of climate chaos’ (full story—CNS Catholic News Service 03 Dec 09).

Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide the prophets of our time and may we be open to their teaching.

Fr Kevin

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CATHOLICS AT UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 7—18 DECEMBER

The Vatican Delegation is being headed by the experienced diplomat Archbishop Celestino Migliore the Vatican’s permanent observer at the UN and includes experts on the environment.

Archbishop Migliore, addressing the UN General Assembly last November, said a new global strategy must seek long-term solutions and help alleviate poverty by giving special attention to developing countries. He warned against fostering short-term economic growth without regard to the environment, saying

we should not burden future generations with our overstated energy consumption.

Caritas Internationalis linking 150 Catholic charities will also be represented in Copenhagen. Caritas is bringing bishops and representatives from 25 countries. Caritas is promoting three criteria for solving the problem: by pledging money to developing countries, to keep global warming below 2 degrees and in developed countries cutting greenhouse gas emissions to below 40% of 1990 by 2020.

Caritas says Copenhagen conference is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ chance to save the human family from a future of climate chaos’ (full story—CNS Catholic News Service 03 Dec 09).

Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide the prophets of our time and may we be open to their teaching.

Fr Kevin

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OUR 2009 ADVENT PROGRAM

The Sunday Readings move to Cycle C and the weekday readings move to Cycle 2 from today.
Advent Masses for the Sick
Tue 1 December 3.00pm Goonawarra Aged Care Facility— relatives & friends welcome.
Wed 9 December 10.00am St Anne’s Church for all parishioners.

Advent Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed 16 December at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church (4 priests).

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PARISH COORDINATING TEAM MEETING

A report from the meeting of the 25th Nov 2009

Prayer A carefull hearing of the latest Neighbourhood letter followed by a communal reading of the prayer in the letter

Parish Target This short statement was read to the assembled team.

By the end of 2009 all the people of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Sunbury, through their experiences and through structures of communication and participation, are aware of the value of every person.

PCT Membership Each Neighbourhood will elect a permanent representative to be a member of the PCT from the Parish AGM on the 27th Feb 2010. This representation will likely be for a twelve month period which will be renewable if the Neighbourhood and the representative is willing. In order to facilitate this, Neighbourhoods will be asked to meet and arrange the drop of an invitation to all the Catholics in the neighbourhood so all will have an opportunity to elect a representative to the Parish Coordinating Team.  At the meeting where the PCT representative is elected, the Neighbourhoods will also be asked for any proposals they may like to present to the Parish AGM.

Parish Assembly or AGM Will be held on the 27th Feb 2010 and written reports/posters from all Parish groups will be hung on the walls and each group will be asked to give a verbal report of about half a minute. Proposals will also be accepted from the Neighbourhoods via their elected representative. Proposals will need to be submitted in writing by 19th Feb.

Next meeting Wednesday 3rd Feb 2010 at 7.30pm