From the office for Justice and Peace “Stronger Futures Northern Territory 2011 Bill”. This Bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and is scheduled to be debated in the Australian Senate on the 18 June 2012, just a few weeks before the Church celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on 1 July 2012. In a Media Release, the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Catholic Religious Australia “Call upon the Federal Senators not to pass this legislation.” You are encouraged to read the Media Release and other information, together with contact details for Senators, available at the Welcome Desk. Please take action in support of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. For further info, media@catholic.org.au.
CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir practice will be on Wednesday’s every week during school terms between 6.30 to 7.30PM at St Anne’s Church.
Please make use of this opportunity to get trained by professional Music Teachers at no cost.
We are intending for this Choir to sing every 1st Sunday of the Month at the 10.30AM Mass.
All are welcome to attend.
CAN YOU HELP?
Do you know an older person or a person with a disability who lives at home but has difficulty getting out and about to do their shopping or meeting up with friends? These are the people our Volunteer Drivers assist through the Sunbury Community Transport Service! As a Volunteer Driver you will be driving the newest fleet of cars and mini-buses in town and you will go home satisfied everyday knowing that you’ve lend someone a hand. You will meet some amazing people and enjoy the many social and recreational benefits of being part of great volunteer team at Link Community Transport.
Further info call Link Community Transport Ph: 03 9355 8484.
MARY MACKILLOP TRAIL
A four-day pilgrimage (Fri to Mon) to Hamilton, Portland and Penola visiting the various places connected with the story of Blessed Mary MacKillop is being organised for 10-13 September 2010. Travel will be by coach from Bacchus Marsh (pick up at Ballan) with motel accommodation. Some meals will be provided with a day in Penola to visit museums and sites. Cost will be approx. $500 twin share depending on the number applying, with single room supplement $120. If you are interested please contact Sr Mary Fermio 53 672 078 or by email mary.fermio@sosj.org.au as soon as possible, leaving name(s), address and phone. The more who travel the cheaper it will be!! Itinerary available on request.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit http://www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
In today’s readings, we hear how the Lord takes what is small and makes it great – a branch from the cedar, which, when planted will “put forth branches and bear fruit. It will become a majestic cedar;” and a mustard seed, the smallest of the seeds, which becomes a huge plant. And so He builds up His kingdom. He calls all of us to be His disciples, and though, in the eyes of the world, we may be insignificant, His call is great. When we answer the call and give ourselves to Him completely – offering Him all that we are – He will use us for great things – to bring others to Him, to make disciples of all nations, to build the Kingdom of God.
It is out responsibility to listen to His call, to recognize the gifts He has given us, and, using them for His greater glory, to answer the call by surrendering ourselves to the Lord. Without Him we are nothing, completely insignificant, but with Him we are called to greatness.
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KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS AGM
The attached pictures were taken at the June AGM where the Supreme Knight (Br Colin Walsh) inducted the new Branch Chairman (Br John McGovern) for 2012/2013.
THE EDITOR NEEDS SOME HELP
I’ve been asked if I can change the “Parish Bulletins” page so that the most recent newsletters/bulletins appear at the top, in the same way that the “Parish Reports” page shows the latest reports at the top of the page.
Also the “Our Parish” page is currently just a bald list of contacts, not all-encompassing by any means and so I would like to know what you the Parishioners or you the Interested Readers (that’s if you’re not one and the same) would like to see on the page. For instance, as well as the various contacts, would you like there to be a statement summarising to the world what you think the Parish stands for.
Just leave a comment below in the “Leave a Reply” box, remembering that you can use a nom-de-plume if you wish.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART
The Feast of the Sacred Heart is next Friday 15 June and two Masses shall be celebrated with the children are bringing gifts for the poor.
The following Sunday continuing the same theme we shall have a special Winter Appeal Collection to be used by St Vincent de Paul Society.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Are you having a clean out? We are in urgent need of your good donations, such as furniture, clothing, bric a brac & books.
If you run a business and have stock or equipment you do not want then please consider donating to Vinnies.
Donations can be delivered to our Sunbury Centre at 156 O’Shannassy St, during opening hours 9-5 Monday to Friday or 9-1 on Saturday.
For a donation pick up, phone 1800 621 329.
Do you have some spare time? We are looking for volunteers to assist us in our retail centre. We are very flexible with any hours you can spare. There are lots of different jobs to suit all applicants.
If you can help please call the manager on 9744 1447.
Thank you for your support.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Colin Walsh who was elected Supreme Knight of Australia for the Knights of the Southern Cross. The Knights founded Southern Cross Care which is one of the largest providers of Aged Care and Aged Care services across Australia.
A brochure giving a brief outline of the Knights of the Southern Cross can be seen here.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Prayer of the Church will continue this Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 7pm and continue weekly. It is an opportunity to pray the “Prayer of the Church” which includes Psalms and readings from the Bible. This is the official prayer of the universal Church. All are welcome.
JILL GIBBS NEIGHBOURHOOD GARDEN INAUGURAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The meeting will be held on Saturday 16 June from 10am to midday in the Neighborhood Garden (if weather is inclement, the meeting will take place in the Parish Centre next door.) Please bring a plate to share.
LOOKING FOR A GOOD SAMARITAN
A parishioner is hoping someone can drive him to Ivanhoe Endoscopy Centre, at 226 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe.
The man’s name is Harry and he lives in Sunbury. His appoint is at 8.30am on Friday 15 June, and he needs to be picked up around 7.00am. Harry also needs to be picked up at around 12 noon and brought back home.
If anyone can help, please contact Fr Bert on 9740 6322 or on 0402 823 517.
LITURGY ON MONDAYS
At a review meeting last Wednesday, it was decided to alternate the Liturgy of the Word and the Prayer of the Church for the next two months.
ANNUAL AUDITS OF OUR PARISH SCHOOLS
The annual audits have been completed by Deloitte and found all in order. The Audit reports have been forwarded to the Catholic Education Office and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. Our 2012 enrolments increased by 50 from last year to a combined total of 818 students. At the beginning of 2012, the combined debt on our two schools was $1.25 million. It is budgeted that the debt will be $1.1 million at the end of the year. The debt is due to construction of two all weather ovals and new classrooms and refurbishments of classrooms.
NEW MISSALS
Orders are currently being taken for people who would like to order New Missals. Please leave your details for Dolly Causer at the Piety Stall so orders can be placed.
MARY MACKILLOP TRAIL
A four-day pilgrimage to Hamilton, Portland and Penola visiting the various places connected with the story of Blessed Mary MacKillop is being organised for 19th-22nd October 2012. Travel will be by coach from Bacchus Marsh or Ballarat with motel accommodation. Cost will range from $500-$600 twin share (all included except 3 lunches) with $120 extra for a single. All sites connected with St Mary MacKillop and her family will be visited with Mass on Sunday at Penola.
Contact: Sr Mary Fermio rsj PO Box 37, Bacchus Marsh 3340 or Ph 5367 2078 or email: mary.fermio@sosj.org.au before end of June.
The more who travel the cheaper it will be!! Itinerary available on request..
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013
WYD 2013 will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 22-28 July 2013.
WYD is an international gathering of young Catholics from around the world.
Over 4 million people are expected to attend this week-long carnival of music, prayer, workshops and Mass with the Pope.
Travel with Melbourne’s official pilgrimage group and experience South American life on the way to Rio!
Visit www.cam.org.au/youth for further information.
NEWS FROM SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP
From the office for Justice and Peace “Stronger Futures Northern Territory 2011 Bill”. This Bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and is scheduled to be debated in the Australian Senate on the 18 June 2012, just a few weeks before the Church celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on 1 July 2012. In a Media Release, the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Catholic Religious Australia “Call upon the Federal Senators not to pass this legislation.” You are encouraged to read the Media Release and other information, together with contact details for Senators, available at the Welcome Desk. Please take action in support of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. For further info, media@catholic.org.au.
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