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KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS CHRISTMAS

Last Saturday night the Knights of the Southern Cross held their Remembrance Mass for their deceased members and their wives at St Anne’s Church Sunbury. Chairman John Attard welcomed all the members and guests and Kevin Smith read the names of those departed. Fr Bert said grace and after a great dinner Tom Allen was presented with a Service Medal and before the night came to a close everyone sang Happy Birthday to Fr Bert.

Here is a clip from the Parish Facebook page.

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CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN

The Combined Churches of Sunbury are seeking help to organise Christmas on the Green.  We need helpers to set up and pack up stalls, selling food, drink, candles, collection, handing out program, children’s activities, etc. Please call Wilmy on 9740 9448 if you can help please. A sign up sheet is at the back of both churches for you to consider.

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30TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT JOHN PAUL II’S ADDRESS TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT JOHN PAUL II’S ADDRESS TO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES

This anniversary will be celebrated on 27 November. This week our parish will remember the importance of this visit to the Australian Catholic Community when Saint Pope John Paul II reminded us of the importance of Unity and Reconciliation. Quote from Saint John Paul 2nd in Alice Springs in November in 1986 ….

“You are part of Australia and Australia is part of you. And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.”

These words were spoken to the Aboriginal Catholics in Alice Springs 30 years ago, but could equally apply to us all right now in 2016.
One way our parish took heed of his words was that following the Jubilee Year, a small group commenced a discussion in the Parish on the importance of installing a Plaque acknowledging the aboriginal people who lived in this part of the country where we now worship.
By popular vote among our Parishioners, the decision was made to install a plaque and on the wording to be used.
We shared an amazing celebration at the blessing and unveiling of the Plaque on the 28th July 2002.
Please take the time today to pass by the Rock….our garden around the Rock is looking sad, notwithstanding our best efforts…..perhaps someone has a suggestion on how it can be replanted and child proofed!
You may also like to view our Message Stick on display in the glass cabinet behind the font.
It was purchased from the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (founded following the Papal Visit) and symbolises the sharing of cultural knowledge.
The paintings displayed on the back wall of the Church were prepared and painted by the teachers and students of our Confirmation class of 2001. These children met with Vickie Clark who was the Co-ordinator of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Vic. to discuss Aboriginal Spirituality and gain an understanding of the links between Confirmation, ( Christian Initiation) and Aboriginal Initiation .

……Kevin McIntosh

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CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE

CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE

Annual Parish Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 3 December in the Parish Centre. Tickets will be on sale from 1st week of November.

  • Adults $20
  • pensioners $15
  • children ages 6-10 $15
  • family of 4 $50.

Tickets will be pre-sold with no tickets sold at the venue. Enquiries to Garnet on 0411 286 428. Lots of cash and raffle prizes to win. Donations for the raffle would be greatly appreciated.
All funds raised will be donated to the following causes: Parish Overseas Humanitarian Project, Village Green Christmas Carols, Sunbury neighbourhood Kitchen, Parish H S I Group and Youth Group.
We would welcome any businesses to support this event. Any supporters will be advertised on all Youth group flyers. For $25 each event or $100 for 4 events in 2017. Please contact Garnet for more info.

Click on image below for a printable/readable copy of the CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE flyer

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LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SUNDAY

LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SUNDAY

Every year, the Archdiocese of Melbourne celebrates Life, Marriage & Family Sunday in October. Focusing on respect for human life and the family, resources are produced to positively contribute to the conversations in our community.
This year, Life, Marriage & Family Sunday is celebrated with the theme – Walking with Families – Pope Francis & the Art of Accompaniment. Resources developed focus on Pope Francis’ recent exhortation on the family – Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love). As well as a booklet, a series of six videos have been produced featuring married, consecrated and single people. Each share their insights and experience of the mission of the family, hospitality, prayer and accompaniment.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE OF FR JIM FEENAN

Today we celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of one of our respected parish priests Fr Jim Feenan. Born in Northern Ireland in 1926, he received his formation as a priest at Carlow in the Republic of Ireland. After being ordained on 10 June 1956, he came to Melbourne. In 1973, he was appointed parish priest of Sunbury. With the opening of the airport at Tullamarine in 1970, Sunbury was beginning to grow. In 1974, he oversaw the purchase of land for another school in Stewarts Lane. At the Parish Education Board they named the new school St Anne’s.
Fr Jim began celebrating Mass each Saturday at Sunbury Training Centre later called Caloola. He also commenced religious education for children at government schools. He helped renovate the convent and presbytery. In 1977, he was appointed parish priest at Manifold Heights in Geelong from where he retired in 1990. Since then, he has assisted parishes in the Geelong area and Bellarine Peninsula. Fr Feenan concelebrated the 10.30am Mass.

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PARISH DANCE IN AID OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH AIDS IN INDONESIA

PARISH DANCE

The Ripchords will be back at the parish Centre on Saturday 25 June with their great music and will get you up dancing all night! Cost is $20 per head. BYO basket supper. All profit goes to LAP Project. Make a table and join in the fun. Enquiries to Cathie on 0405 380 560

So instead of just putting your donation towards the care of the poorest of the poor children in Indonesia (and we cannot say enough how much we appreciate your generosity), come along and help show our Sunbury Parish Community in action in a great cause and do something for yourself at the same time (have fun, that is).

Below is another clip from The Ripchords playing at Pascoe Vale RSL March 2016

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SPARC NIGHT

SPARC

Come to St Anne’s Church on Saturday 25 June at 7.30pm for a spirit filled and moving Praise and Worship session. We have been granted the privilege of this experience not to be missed.
The night consists of the opportunity to receive Sacrament of Reconciliation and also moments of reflection interwoven with beautiful and uplifting contemporary hymns. Supper will be offered afterward. Come along and enjoy this powerful and moving spiritual experience. All welcome.

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PARISH FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

DEBT AT 3RD DECEMBER 2015  $112 075

AVERAGE SHORTFALL FROM THANKSGIVING PROGRAM IS $398 PER WEEK or 9%

WE HELP JESUS WITH HIS MISSION BY FINANCING IT AND WORKING IN IT

A PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT:

INCOME

Thanksgiving    $187 779

Rent (inc rent from Schools)    $194 925

Bingo & Other Income    $35 534

Total Income    $418 238

OUTGOINGS

Staff Costs (excluding priests)   $131 332

Repairs & Maintenance   $75 455

Loan Repayments   $59 038

Insurance   $20 566

Archdiocese Levy   $16 288

Architects & Consultants   $14 444

Electricity, Gas, Water   $13 873

Other Costs   $84 879

Total Expenditure   $415 875

 

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ALTAR SERVER TRAINING……NOTE NEW TIMES

NOTE NEW TIMES

Training for young people wishing to join the Altar Server Team will be held at 11am on 18th and 25th June in St Anne’s Church. Candidates should be at least 10 years of age and have received their first Eucharist. Enquiries Michael McConville  0417332186

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MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly invite all expectant mothers and their families to the Mass for Expectant Mothers. The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Denis Hart at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday 5 June at 11.00am. Registrations can be made online at http://www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily/Mass-for-expectant-mothers or alternatively by contacting 9287 5587 or Lmf@cam.org.au. Registration closes Friday 27 May. Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.

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CATHOLICCARE

CATHOLICCARE provides programs and services to parishioners, their families, friends and community networks.  A new poster on the noticeboard is themed “I have come so that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10) Please visit www.ccam.org.au for more information.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW CATHOLICS

At the Easter Vigil on Saturday 26 March, we celebrated the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist with our Elect,  Narelle and Janice as they came to full communion with the Catholic Church. After the Mass we shared supper with them and their families in St Anne’s Church foyer.