Thank you for the generous support shown by the Sunbury community for the Special Collection for the Intentions of the Holy Father– Humanitarian Relief. The total amount raised was $1051.70.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Please note that Children’s Liturgy sessions have commenced again.
Please encourage the children at the 10.30am Mass to be part of this, as the Liturgy of the Word is delivered to the children’s level, making church more enjoyable for them.
WISHING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH?
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is a process whereby we can develop our relationship with God, each other and the Catholic community, while learning more about Jesus and His church.
If you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, an Inquiry night will be held at the Parish Centre on Monday, 30 July at 7.30pm that will last about an hour. For more information, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060 or Jo Wiegerink on 944 5788.
UPCOMING PARISH EVENT
INTERNATIONAL LUNCH
OLMC Youth Group would like to gather our Parishioners from different Nationalities and Cultures together and share their traditional food, music, values and beliefs on 19th August after the 10.30AM Mass.
We are accepting hamper donations for a raffle that will be on sale to raise funds for the ‘Youth Group’ activities (Please hand them to the parish office before the event).
We are arranging games and prizes.
Please block this date.
We encourage you to participate and make our community aware of how vibrant and multicultural it is. We would appreciate if each Nationality can group together and do an event individually or as a group if possible please.
Enquiries – Garnet Jacob on 97408328 or email garnetjacob@yahoo.com.
PARISH MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This Mass will be held on Wednesday 1 August at 10am.
Please come along and share in a cuppa afterwards.
Please contact the Parish Office if you need to arrange transport.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
Today’s Gospel speaks to us of God’s unconditional love for us and His boundless generosity. He cares for our needs in such a way that we are not only cared for, but we are given more than we could ever ask for.
He does this on His own accord, of His own free will, and with His own capability. But He asks us to help. He wants us to help. He calls us to help.
Just as the boy with five barley loves and three fish was called upon to give what he had in order for Christ to carry out His mission, each one of us is called to give what we have to assist the Lord.
He loves and cares for every one, every single human being, and He longs to care for everyone — physically and spiritually. With that mission in mind, He calls each one of us to assist Him, to give Him all we have — our time, our talents and our treasure — so that, together with Him, we can feed the world, offering others the Love of Christ and sharing the Gospel with them.
This is what it means to be Christ’s disciples. We give of ourselves so that His mission, His ministry can be carried out here and now. This bring all those we meet closer to Him and spreading the Gospel throughout our parishes, our cities, and the whole world!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRIESTS
Last week Fr Bert and I joined 180 priests and bishops from Cairns to Bunbury and ordained six months to sixty years, who gathered at Warrnambool for a four day conference. I was encouraged to go as Fr Bert had previously heard the famous Fr Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican from Oxford, author and retreat-giver.
The theme of the conference was “Navigating our way in a changing Church.” Timothy spoke of how he saw the present state of the Church and where to now. In this Year of Grace, there was a presentation on St Mary MacKillop who showed new ways of living the Gospel. Sr Veronica Lawson, a biblical scholar from Ballarat, presented St Mark’s Gospel (Sr Veronica Lawson RSM writes a weekly reflection on the Gospel for us under the heading of THE YEAR OF GRACE IN TODAYS READINGS)
Our fourth key speaker was a lecturer in journalism who has surveyed over 500 priests in Australia, finding that 90% of Australian priests are happy with their lives.
I came back full of hope, of challenges to be taken up after these four days of meeting old friends and new colleagues, of prayer together and much laughter. The staff at the venue remarked “these priests are quite normal and happy!” ……..Kevin McIntosh
THE FORGIVENESS PROJECT
“Peace happens when we treasure everyone…and work together to find solutions in which everyone wins.”
MEETINGS
Tues 31 July 7.40pm Parish Co-Ordinating Team
Wed 1 August 7.30pm Parents of Confirmation Children
Thurs 2 August 7pm Parish Education Board
Frid 3 August 10am Parish Maintenance Team
Frid 3 August 2.30pm Parish Historical Committee
TRIVIA NIGHT & AUCTION
In support of Sunbury Chaplaincy a Trivia and Auction Night will be held on Saturday 4th August at 7pm in Sunbury Downs College, Mitchells Lane, Sunbury.
BYO basket supper and drinks.
Cost $15 per person.
Call Helen on 0407 506 507 for bookings and further info.
LAUNCH OF VICTORIA PILGRIMAGE TO WYD AT RIO 2013
Victoria WYD pilgrimage launch is on Friday 27 July at St Mary’s Church,
33 Howard St, West Melbourne.
6.30pm Praise & worship;
7.30pm Mass
8.30pm Carnivale
One year to go to World Youth Day. RSVP 20 July aoy@cam.org.au or 9412 3300.
VACANCY FOR LAY ECUMENICAL COMMITTEE (LEC) MEMBER
The Lay Ecumenical Committee is in need of a volunteer from our parish. The role of the LEC is to run Sunbury community based gatherings, such as the aforementioned Christmas on the Green, the combined Easter service on the Green, Animal Blessing services, etc. The committee meet throughout the year on roughly a monthly basis. If you are community minded and would like to represent our parish on the LEC, please contact Alan Slocombe on 9744 3122.
CHRISTMAS ON THE GREEN
As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, the combined Churches of Sunbury will be hosting Christmas on the Green on Saturday 8 December. For this event to be successful, we need to have 2 volunteers represent our parish. Only one Saturday per month is asked of the volunteers. If you would like to help make the event a success, please contact Alan Slocombe on 9744 3122.
ANNUAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
The Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass is run by Life, Marriage & Family Office and will be celebrated on 29 July.
The Mass will honour the marriages of couples who will celebrate their 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th wedding anniversaries this year. The Mass is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their faithfulness and life-long love in the company of family of friends. As with previous years, the Mass will also be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral by Archbishop Denis Hart. All couples who register will receive a commemorative certificate.
Please RSVP to 9287 5587 or lmf@cam.org.au.
ST THERESE’S PARISH ESSENDON- 90 YEAR CELEBRATION
Former parishioners, past students and friends are invited to the launch of the commemorative book ‘With Confidence and Love’ to be held during the Opening Night of the Photographic and Memorabilia Display on FRIDAY 27th JULY 2012 (7.30pm – 9pm) in St Therese’s Performing Arts Centre, Florence Street, Essendon.
Entry: $10 (includes champagne, wine, cheese etc)
Book: $25
Entry plus Book: Special price $30.
To assist with catering please make your booking by contacting the parish office (9379 2039) or by emailing your name and contact details to saintthereseshistory@gmail.com
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN RCIA
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is a process whereby we can develop our relationship with God, each other and the Catholic community, while learning more about Jesus and His church.
If you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, an Inquiry night will be held at the Parish Centre on Monday, 30 July at 7.30pm that will last about an hour. For more information, please contact the Parish Office on 9744 1060 or Jo Wiegerink on 944 5788.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Project Compassion raised $10.7 million Australia wide including $1,415,491 rom the Church of Melbourne– the best result ever! With this money, Caritas Australia will meet all commitments to other Caritas partners in 30 countries world wide. Caritas Australia thanks all the generous donors.
FORMATION OF MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
Formation is being offered at St Francis’ Pastoral Centre, 326 Lonsdale St, Melbourne on Tuesday 17 and 24 July from 7pm to 8.45pm. (Continuous, not repeated sessions).
Fr Tony McSweeney SSS will be the presenter for both nights and will focus on Liturgical Ministries.
The cost is $10 per person (all inclusive).
For registrations contact Suzanne Hermon on 9926 5761 or suzanne.hermon@cam.org.au.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENROLMENTS INCEASING
In the last ten years, there has been a steady increase of 14% of students in our Catholic Schools– in 2012, there are 197,865 students in Victorian Catholic Schools.
The ratio of teachers to students has improved by 13%. No wonder, all the Sunbury Catholic schools have full enrolment.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL RETAIL OUTLET
St Vinnies shop is closed temporarily from 2-17 July, due to renovations. For any assistance, please call the St Vincent de Paul help line on 1300 305 330.
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