Our Christmas lunch will be Thursday 11 December at 12noon at Sunbury Football Club.
Cost is $20.
For catering purposes RSVP by 4 December.
Bookings via Frances on 9744 1999. All welcome.
THANKS TO OLMC SCHOOL FROM THE EVERGREENS
Our Sincere thanks to the Principal, Paul Hogan, Sr Jose`, Prep teachers Rita & Christine and the beautiful Prep children of Our Lady of Mt Carmel School for the wonderful entertainment and lunch they provided for us on Wednesday. Also thanks to all who attended.
PLEASE HELP THE PENOLA COIN COLLECTORS FROM OLMC SCHOOL
The students from Penola House at OLMC Primary School will be asking for your help to start collecting 5 cent coins for the month of November. The money raised by this effort will go towards sponsoring a student at Brother Beausang Catholic School in Kenya. This sponsorship will provide education for a whole year and the child will also receive a meal each day. Please start searching your house for those lost coins, ask your family and friends to get involved too! Please drop off your coins to the Parish office or to OLMC school office. Thank you, The Coin Collectors from Penola.
A FEW SHORT NOTICES
AUSTRALIAN NATIVITY SETS AND CHRISTMAS CARDS: are available from the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry. See Notice Board for details.
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE: Will hold their meeting on Monday 10 November at 2pm in St Anne’s Church Meeting Room.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN BAPTISMS: will be celebrated next Sunday 16 November at 10.30am mass.
LEGION OF MARY MASS
Mass will be offered on Friday 14 November at 9.15am for all the faithful departed Legionaries members and Auxiliaries.
Also, please note there will be no Adoration on Friday 7 December.
A STITCH IN TIME
A Stitch in Time is an Oration delivered by Prof Patrick McGorry AO (2010 Australian of the Year) presenting early intervention in the identification and treatment of psychosis, particularly among young people.
Prof John Gleeson, will give the response to Prof McGorry’s Oration.
Monday 1 December 7pm at Phillipa Brazil Theatre, Daniel Mannix Building, ACU 8 Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
Light refreshments from 7pm. Info call 9926 5727.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED
Thank you to all parishioners who attended the Mass of Remembrance on Wednesday night. Thank you to Fr Bert who celebrated a very moving Mass with those who attended. The supper afterward was enjoyed by many who then shared stories of their loved ones.
Throughout November, our parish will be bringing the “Book of
Life” with the Gifts at the Procession. Please feel free to add your loved ones names to the book. Also, November 30 will be the day Fr Kevin will bless graves at Bull Cemetery (2pm) then Sunbury Cemetery (3pm). All welcome.
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Mass of Rememberance will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 November in memory of our dear departed loved ones. All are welcome to attend Mass at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church which will be followed by Supper. Please bring a photo of your loved one if you wish.
At all Masses this month, we will be bringing the “Book of Life” to the Altar with the Procession of the Gifts, for those who have entered the names of their loved ones to be prayed for this month of November. You are welcome to add to the “Book of Life” throughout the month if you wish. Blank sheets are available in each church.
As November is the month we dedicate to the memories of our
departed loved ones, a reminder that Fr Kevin will be blessing graves on Sunday 30 November at Bulla Cemetery at 2pm then Sunbury Cemetery at 3pm.
Our Church Tapestry has been changed to the colour purple to commemorate the feast of All Saints and All Souls this weekend.
A GIANT CAR BOOT SALE AND CRAFT MARKET
A giant car boot sale and craft market will be held by Sunbury Uniting Church on the Village Green and inside the church hall, on Saturday 15th November from 8.30am. There will be outside car sites (over 60 cars!) plus inside craft stalls and Devonshire Teas. Sites still available ($20) but be quick! Phone Helen on 9744 3031.
EXCELSIS CHOIR: 1ST ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Friday, 14 November 2014, 8.00 pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne. Come along to enjoy a varied repertoire of sacred music from around the world. FREE ADMISSION – ALL MOST WELCOME
CHRISTMAS CAROLS MULTICULTURAL STYLE-TOMORROW
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Sunday December 7 in Parish Centre after 10.30am Mass we will hold the combined Multicultural Day and Youth Christmas Carols. All are welcome to attend. Please bring a traditional plate of food to share and enjoy the various cultural performances of our multicultural community. Santa will attend the day also. If you are able to help out, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060.
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY
Our parish community offers our prayerful sympathy to Fr Bert Fulbrook as his older sister, Anne Mamo, entered eternal life last weekend. Anne lived in London with her family but was very close to Fr Bert.
Also, we offer our sincere sympathy to Helen Bull and her family as Brendan Bull entered eternal life on Monday morning. His funeral was celebrated on Friday in St Anne’s church with many family and friends in attendance. Brendan and Helen have been very active parishioners in this parish for many years until Brendan became ill. Our community is very grateful for the generosity Brendan and Helen have given to our parish in the past.
Our parish community also offer our prayerful sympathy to the family of Mathew Nash whose funeral prayers will be celebrated on Wednesday 5 November at 11am.
LEGION OF MARY
Mass will be offered on Friday 14 November at 9.15am for all the faithful departed Legionaries members and Auxiliaries.
Also, please note there will be no Adoration on Friday 7 December.
NEWS FROM HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
Recent items added to the Parish Website are a history of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church and the memories of some parishioners. Over time further “Memories” will be added from the many oral histories on file. We would like to hear from any parishioners who would be interested in sharing their memories of parish.
“Memories” can be found here.
EXPLORING IRAQ TODAY
19 November 7.30-9pm at Knox Lecture Theatre. Further info is on the Noticeboard in St Anne’s foyer or call The Ecumenical and Inter-faith Commission Office on 0400 978 938 or email eic@cam.org.au.
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PRAYER NETWORK
Victorian Parliament Prayer Network will be holding a public prayer meeting for the election at Parliament in Queens Hall on Saturday 15 November from 1-3.15pm at Parliament House, Spring St, East Melbourne. Please continue to pray for all the works that happen in Parliament and for our city. Australia is named the “Great Southland of the Holy Spirit”.
LOURDES DAY MASS
Lourdes Day Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday 6 December at 10.30am. Wheelchair access is available at both side entrances. A blessing with Lourdes water will be given by Archbishop of Melbourne, Denis Hart.
EVERGREENS (Senior Group) CONCERTS
Are invited to the free concert at Memorial Hall on Wednesday 29 October 2014 from 11.30am to 2.30pm. Limited numbers so booking is essential.
Call Frances on 9744 1999.
OLMC Teachers and Preps have invited us to be entertained on Wednesday 12 November at 12.30pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School. This is one of our highlights for the year. Contact Frances on 9744 1999.
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME
Welcome and congratulations to the newest member of our Altar Server Team, Rachel Prescott. If anyone would like to join the team give Michael a call on 0417332186.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YEAR 3 STUDENTS
Congratulations to our year 3 students who began to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation last week. The 115 students took part in one of the four sessions.
We were greatly assisted by three Columban Missionary priests: Fr Dan, Fr Ray and Fr Tom from Essendon.
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