In the past our community has given generously to Catholiccare. Our community has access to the services provided by this wonderful organisation through the outreach program.
It is run through the Sunbury Community Health Service and the hours of operation are: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-5; Wed 11.30am-7pm.
Services provided range from individual, couple and family counselling, stress man- agement, grief and loss, pain management and parenting. Please contact 9744 4455 to arrange an appointment if you need to use this service.
OLMC PARISHIONER HITS A HIGH IN EDUCATION
Sunbury Secondary College has just announced that the DUX of the college for 2011 was one of our parishioners who will be very familiar to all who attend 8.30am Mass on Sundays. Caitlin Allen was today informed by the Principal of the College of her achievement.
Caitlin has already accepted a science scholarship at La Trobe University to study for a Masters in Nanotechnology.
Well Done Caitlin
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will resume meeting at St. Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursday February 2nd.
All welcome including children.
For further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READING
As Christ’s disciples, we are called to recognize all of our gifts as God-given – our time, our talents, and our treasure and to use them accordingly, putting them at the service of the Lord.
Today’s readings remind us that it is the Lord whom we serve. In the gospel, when Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit, “Quiet! Come out of Him!” the gospel tells us, “The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed.”
It is amazing. God has authority over the whole world, and He has seen fit to bless us with so many good gifts, to give us life and family and faith, time and talents and treasure. It is only fitting that we recognize those gifts as God-given and give of them in gratitude to the One who has blessed us so.
So, we live to love and serve Him in all we do. Whether we are a mother or father, brother or sister, married or single, doctor or lawyer, writer or singer, it is our duty as Christian stewards to live our lives to the praise and glory of God. All that we do ought to proclaim His goodness to those around us.
In the first reading from Deuteronomy, the writer reminds us of this call. Speaking of prophets whose role it is to proclaim the Good News, he says, “But if a prophet presumes to speak in My name an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, or speaks in the names of other gods, he shall die.”
Indeed, it is God whom we serve. We are called to live not for our own sake, but for the sake of the Gospel, being sure that through all we say and do, we help others see God.
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LENT IS COMING
The Parish will be conducting a Lenten Reflection ‘TOWARDS THE LIGHT’ program.
You will have a choice f one of three sessions which will be run each week.
Everyone is invited to register so that enough resources can be obtained. The cost of the 64 page booklet is $8.
Tuesdays 7.30pm to 8.15pm.
Sundays 9.40am to 10.30am
Sundays 4.45pm to 5.30pm
TO CHANGE THE WORLD
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’
– Margaret Mead, famous anthropologist (d.1978)
JILL GIBBS NEIGHBOURHOOD GARDEN
Today,Jo Wiegerink, convenor of the Garden will invite more parishioners to take part in our Garden.
The blessing of the Harvest at the Garden will take place on Sunday 12 February at 9.30am.
OUR PARISH SCHOOLS
Our Parish Schools will commence this week as all students return at the specific times as their parents were notified late last term. The leadership teams of our schools met last week.
KEY REGISTER
A proposal at the Parish Assembly in September was to establish a Key Register for the Parish Properties. If you currently hold a key to any Parish Property, could you please contact the parish office on 9744 1060 as you will need to sign the Key Register.
WORKING BEE
Working bees around St Anne’s Church resume on Saturday 4 February 2012 starting at 9 til 12.00. Our work will concentrate on the grounds around St Anne’s Church and the Parish Centre. Please bring weeding gear, wheelbarrows, shovels, whipper snipers, etc. All welcome, help make St Anne’s look like the Garden of Eden.
PARISH BINGO IS BACK!
Parish Bingo is held every Thursday Evening at the Sunbury Football Social Club, Clarke Oval, Riddell Rd Sunbury. $999.00 last game prize. Come on give it a go! Eyes down at 8.00pm Ticket sales from 7.00pm.
Dinner and snacks available.
EVENING ADORATION
Held at St Anne’s Church on Friday 2 December from 7-8pm.
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
As Christ’s disciples, we are called to recognize all of our gifts as God-given – our time, our talents, and our treasure and to use them accordingly, putting them at the service of the Lord.
Today’s readings remind us that it is the Lord whom we serve. In the gospel, when Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit, “Quiet! Come out of Him!” the gospel tells us, “The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed.”
It is amazing. God has authority over the whole world, and He has seen fit to bless us with so many good gifts, to give us life and family and faith, time and talents and treasure. It is only fitting that we recognize those gifts as God-given and give of them in gratitude to the One who has blessed us so.
So, we live to love and serve Him in all we do. Whether we are a mother or father, brother or sister, married or single, doctor or lawyer, writer or singer, it is our duty as Christian stewards to live our lives to the praise and glory of God. All that we do ought to proclaim His goodness to those around us.
In the first reading from Deuteronomy, the writer reminds us of this call. Speaking of prophets whose role it is to proclaim the Good News, he says, “But if a prophet presumes to speak in My name an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, or speaks in the names of other gods, he shall die.”
Indeed, it is God whom we serve. We are called to live not for our own sake, but for the sake of the Gospel, being sure that through all we say and do, we help others see God.
Copyright © 2011 www.TheCatholicSteward.com
TO CHANGE THE WORLD
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’
– Margaret Mead, famous anthropologist (d.1978)
JILL GIBBS COMMUNITY GARDEN
Today,Jo Wiegerink, convenor of the Garden will invite more parishioners to take part in our Garden. The blessing of the Harvest at the Garden will take place on Sunday 12 February at 9.30am.
OUR PARISH SCHOOLS
Our Parish Schools will commence this week as all students return at the specific times as their parents were notified late last term. The leadership teams of our schools met last week.
Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent revolt of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty. – Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980) martyred at Mass in San Salvador
Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent revolt of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism.
Peace is generosity.
It is right and it is duty.
– Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980) martyred at Mass in
San Salvador
LENT IS COMING
The Parish Liturgy Group is preparing to help us parishioners use the Lentern Season as an opportunity to re assess the direction of our lives.
Watch this space for further information and invitation.
EMMAUS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
The Emmaus Charismatic Prayer Group will resume meeting at St. Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursday February 2nd.
All welcome including children.
For further info/transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
WOOD ITEMS FROM BETHLEHEM
Christian families in Bethlehem are supported by making and selling items of a religious nature made from olive wood.
At Masses on 4/5 February and 11/12 February there will be a sale of items priced from $5 to $150.00.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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