Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury

May 24, 2009

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

The 2009 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will mark 101 years since the first Prayer Octave for Christian Unity’ began in 1908. The 8 days leading up to Pentecost— May 24 to May 31—are a great opportunity to renew and deepen Our relationship with God and with our fellow Christians. The theme this year is

That they may become one in your hand

(Ezekiel 37:17).

All parishioners are invited to join our sisters and brothers from other Christian Churches in celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by attending a special ecumenical service to be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, corner of Brook and Barkly Streets, on Sunday 31 May commencing at 700pm. A plate of supper to share after the service would be much appreciated.

May 24, 2009May 24, 2009

FOR COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES: New sets of envelopes are available at both churches. It would be appreciated if as many parishioners as possible could collect their envelopes. NOTE: Families of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Anne’s Schools—these will be delivered as usual to your school.

THANKSGIVING STATEMENTS: for period 04.01 .09 to 03.05.09 are available for collection at both churches. Enclosed will be a summary of our parish finances. To avoid postage costs, it would be appreciated if you could collect your copy which will be in alphabetical order. NOTE: Families of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Anne’s Schools—these will be delivered as usual to your school.

THANKSGIVING STATEMENTS: for period 04.01 .09 to 03.05.09 are available for collection at both churches. Enclosed will be a summary of our parish finances. To avoid postage costs, it would be appreciated if you could collect your copy which will be in alphabetical order. NOTE: Families of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Anne’s Schools—these will be delivered as usual to your school.

May 24, 2009May 24, 2009

ALTAR SERVERS

Training for girls and boys wishing to become Altar Servers will be held in St Anne’s Church at 1.00pm on Saturday 30 May and Saturday 13 June. Applicants must be 10 years of age and have received or about to receive Eucharist.
Any enquiries can be directed to Michael McConville—9744 2674.

May 24, 2009

WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS

1. To be included on a roster to set up for 6.00pm Mass. Parishioners who attend 6.00pm Mass please consider. Only TWO more people needed!
2. To be included on a roster to vacuum our churches
3. To be included on the roster to assist at our ‘Welcome Desk’ in St Anne’s Church.
Volunteers would need to be present 15 minutes before and after Mass.

Enquiries: Parish Office—9 744 1060.

May 24, 2009

VOCATION VIEW

Jesus said to his disciples

‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation.’

There are still dark aspects to our world and to our neighbourhood that need the Good News. Answer the call to

‘Go and teach all people my Gospel. I am with you always, until the end of time.’

May 21, 2009May 21, 2009

WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD

I am the Vine, You are the Branches

As our Parish continues to grow more and more, and the “branches” of Jesus the Vine spread further and further and become more numerous, we find we need more labourers in our vineyard. We will be having a “Workers in the Vineyard” weekend coming up on the weekend of Sunday the 14th of June, with more information as the time gets closer.

As Jesus said:”Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out labourers into his harvest”

Matt 9:37

May 17, 2009

Altar Servers

May 17, 2009

Bacchus Marsh Catholic Museum

Would you like to visit Bacchus Marsh Catholic Museum (old convent site) in Main Street on Sunday 24 May?
The museum is open 1 .00—4.OOpm on the fourth Sunday of the month to the public.
If you are interested in joining the Associates on the 24th—meet at St Joseph’s Convent, Sunbury at 1 230pm.
A limited amount of transport may be available.
Enquiries: Jenny Coutts—9744 3472 / 0427 588 683.

May 17, 2009

Jewish Catholic Dinner

Sunday 31 May at 700pm at Beth Weizmann Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Rd. Caulfield South.
Guest Speakers: Archbishop Denis Hart and Rabbi Yaakov Glasman,
Tickets: $50.00 (Kosher meal).
For bookings: Stella Maris Parish— 9589 2886.

May 17, 2009

Palms Australia

Last July the youth of the world came to Australia. Now it’s time to share your gifts with the world. Palms Australia is interested in meeting teachers, doctors, nurses and other professional, technical and trades people willing to share their skills for 1-3 years in Asia, Africa or the Pacific.
Come to a Palms Focus Workshop at St Francis Church Pastoral Centre, Lonsdale St. Melbourne on SAT 27 JUNE at 930am.

RSVP: Benjamin (02) 9518 9551 fax: (02) 9518 9550, email: ben@palms.org.au Website: http://www.palms.org.au

May 17, 2009May 24, 2009

We Still Need Volunteers

Enquiries: Parish Office—9 744 1060.

May 10, 2009May 10, 2009

VOCATION VIEW

Vocation View

Who shall come forward to explain the love God has for His people who should be one in faith? We need more faith-filled, prayerful and spirited people to make the Vine and the Branches One again. How about you?

May 10, 2009

Still Seeking Volunteers

1. Volunteer(s) to go on a roster to set up for

600pm Mass. Parishioners who attend 6.OOpm

Mass please consider!

2. Volunteers to go on a roster to vacuum our

churches.

3. More parishioners to go on the roster to assist at our Welcome Desk’ in St Anne’s Church. Volunteers would need to be present 15 minutes before and after Mass.

1. Volunteer(s) to go on a roster to set up for 6.00pm Mass. Parishioners who attend 6.00pm Mass please consider!

2. Volunteers to go on a roster to vacuum our churches.

3. More parishioners to go on the roster to assist at our Welcome Desk’ in St Anne’s Church. Volunteers would need to be present 15 minutes before and after Mass.

May 10, 2009May 10, 2009

APPLICATIONS FOR PREP 2010

These close on Friday 15 May.

Please forward your application to your respective school.

May 10, 2009

PROGRESS REPORT ON WORKS AT OUR CHURCHES

Construction of the new access ramp began last Friday and continues for a couple of weeks. The ramp will be faced with blue stone to match the building. The ramp design has been approved by Heritage Victoria.

At a site meeting after dark last Thursday, it was decided to improve the lighting in St Anne’s Church in various areas. There will be further refinement of the audio-visual system this week. The marble grates over the font are being manufactured.

May 10, 2009May 10, 2009

Parents and guardians of Year 1 and 2 children

Parents and guardians of Year 1/2 children are also invited to a presentation by Fr Andrew Hayes, Parish Priest of Casterton in Western Victoria, in our ‘Parenting in Faith’ series on WED 13 May at 200pm and repeated at 730pm in the Parish Centre. He will reflect on some of the issues of living our faith in our families and our society, and of passing our faith on to our children in a way that is simple and life- giving. Fr Andrew was here last year and those who attended found the sessions enjoyable, friendly and helpful, and presented in a most lively and refreshing way. The topics are different this year so you will certainly hear something new.

May 10, 2009May 10, 2009

Year 1 and 2 Family Mass

All families with children in Year 1 or 2 at any of the schools in our parish area, are warmly invited to celebrate the many gifts which God has given you and which you and your family bring to our parish community at 10.30am Mass at St Anne’s Church next Sunday 17 May. The Year 1/2 children will receive a special blessing and a small gift.