From Sun 13 Nov to Sun 20 Nov at St Brendan’s Flemington, St Joseph the Worker, North Reservoir, St Matthew’s, North Fawkner, St Martin de Porres, Avondale Heights, concluding at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
The Missione Mariana wil be led by Archbishop Salvatore Pappalardo, archbishop of Siracusa, together with Rev. Monsignor Alfio Inserra, in both Italian and English. Information will be on the Welcome Desk in the foyer of St Anne’s Church.
EVERGREENS
Our Lady of Mt Carmel preps have invited us to lunch in the multi-purpose room at OLMC school at 12 Thur 17 Nov.
For catering purposes, please ring Frances on 9744 1999 by 10 Nov.
THE GISBORNE SINGERS
The Gisborne Singers will be performing Handel s Messiah on Nov 20 at 3pm in The Chapel at Rupertswood Mansion, Sunbury. As in the past, the choir will present this major work with professional soloists and orchestra. Prices are General $35, Con $30, Students $20, under 12 free. Concert bookings, contact Liz on 5426 2467.
DON BOSCO BRUNSWICK YOUTH FOUNDATION FUN & FOOD FESTA
This will be held at Ferraro Receptions, 14 Onslow Ave, Campbellfield on Sat 19 Nov at 6.30pm. Tickets are $50 per person (inc food, drink & music) are available by contacting 9386 3948. All proceeds are for a very worthy cause.
FOUNDATIONS IN ADVENT
Thursday 10 & 17 Nov7.45pm-9.30pm at Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Pde, Melb.
Before you get caught up in the parties and presents, take some time to review the year you’ve had and reflect on what Christmas is really about.
The Archdiocesan Office for Youth invites you to a two-part Advent retreat with each evening being a mixture of reflection, catechesis and small group discussions.
Register now.
Send your name and contact details to aoy@cam.org.au or call our office on 9412 3324. For more info, visit cam.org.au/youth.
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO LECTORS AND MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
A training session has been arranged for all Lectors and Ministers of Communion as per the letter sent out last week.
The dates are:
Lectors have already been done.
The date for the Ministers of Communion is: Wed 16 Nov at 10am and 7.30pm.
Please come along to support each other and grow in these very important ministries. Also take the chance to meet some interesting fellow parishioners.
New Ministers will be most welcome.
PRAYING FOR OUR YEAR 12 STUDENTS
Most Year 12 students finished formal classes on Monday 24 October with exams starting from November 3. Please keep these young people in your prayers, that they may enjoy success from their hard work.
(and a special prayer for those who thought Maths Methods 1 & 2 was going to be easy, and found out it wasn’t!!!)
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS (13th Nov)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable of a master who leaves on a journey, and entrusts three of His servants with his money while he’s gone. When he returns to find that two servants have wisely invested his money, he is very pleased and offers them a greater share in his riches, while the one man who did nothing with what he’d been given is thrown outside “where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.” He is punished in an extreme way.
This is clearly another parable about the Parousia (the second coming of the Lord at the end of time). The Lord has entrusted us with much here and now, and when He returns, or when we are brought to Him upon our death, He expects that we will have used what He has given us wisely.
All that we have – our time, our talents, and our treasure – comes by way of gift from Him. And, so, as stewards we are to care for it as such – to recognize it as gift and to use it for His greater glory. What each of us has been given is different, just like the three servants in today’s Gospel, so He does not expect us to “measure up” to our neighbor, per se. Rather, He expects us to use our gifts to the best of our ability in His service – to take care of our responsibilities (ourselves and our families) and then to reach out in service to others (at the parish level and beyond).
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A BIG THANK YOU
Sunbury United Junior Soccer Club kindly loaned the Youth Group their BBQ and donated sausages for the Sausage Sizzle last week. This helped the Youth Group raise much needed funds for their monthly activities.
NEIGHBOURHOOD FAMILIES CELEBRATION
NEIGHBOURHOOD FAMILIES CELEBRATION
As an ongoing part of our celebration of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2011, children and their families who celebrated these Sacraments this year have been invited to a special Neighbourhood Mass at 10.30am on Sunday 13th of November.
Refreshments will be available from 10.00am and we will arrange for families from each Neighbourhood to meet each other before Mass, to go in and sit together for the celebration of the Mass.
Families from the following Neighbourhoods have been invited to come on Sunday 13th November:
Boardman
Bulla
Clarkefield
Emu Bottom
Fullwood
Gisborne South
Gumtree Hills
Killara/ Canterbury Hills
Kismet Park
Reservoir Road
Riddell
Sherwood
Spaceline
Strathearn Glen
Studley Park
Sunbury West.
Other parishioners from these Neighbourhoods are warmly invited and encouraged to come along, meet with these young families before Mass and make them welcome in their Neighbourhood communities.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Married couples, we encourage you to prioritise your relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other. Couples and priests present the weekend. It is based around catholic values but you don’t need to be catholic to attend. The next weekend will be held on 11-13 Nov. For further info contact Marianne & Marcelle Van den Bronk on 9733 0997 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au.
VALE JILL GIBBS
Jill Gibbs died this weekend. Please pray for the repose of her soul.
There is an article in the Brisbane Catholic Leader about Jill Gibbs. Click on the photo to be sent there.
VOCATION VIEW
We usually put a great amount of preparation into big events like weddings, anniversaries and parties of all kinds.
We should prepare much more for the final banquet in the Kingdom of Heaven!
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
In today’s Gospel, Matthew’s recount of the 10 virgins sits amidst numerous parables about the heavenly kingdom.
In fact, all three of the readings today are eschatological in nature. In the first reading, the writer personifies a heavenly wisdom, making note that this wisdom, which is clearly beyond this world, is readily available for those who prudently live their lives seeking it. That which is the only wisdom that satisfies “graciously appears” to those who “keep vigil.”
In the second reading, Paul addresses the Thessalonians about those who have died, assuring them that, through His death and resurrection, Christ has won the victory for us. Therefore, those who die in Christ will be raised.
So, it is clear that the message of today’s readings is one that transcends this world. They communicate to us about the hereafter. The lesson here is this: if you are not prepared for the heavenly feast, you will be locked out forever!
It is a sobering reminder of God’s love and justice. We don’t know when the Lord’s return will take place or when we will be ushered from this earth, so as stewards of God’s manifold gifts, we must use all of the time we have – every minute that passes – wisely.
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JILL GIBBS NEIGHBOURHOOD GARDEN POTATO GROWERS
SOME OF OUR GARDENERS SOWING POTATOES IN THE COMMUNITY PLOT
(THE CAMERAMAN DID HELP)
STEWARDSHIP……A WAY OF LIFE
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
In today’s Gospel, Christ says the religious leaders of the day, the Scribes and the Pharisees, do not practice what they preach. They seem to be using their positions of power for their own glory. Christ uses this example to teach a lesson — “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
In the second reading, St. Paul and his companions are in Thessalonica doing the Lord’s work – proclaiming the Gospel, and, for the ability to do so, Paul says, “We give thanks to God unceasingly.” They are there to serve the Lord, to show the people the truth of the Gospel and to rejoice with them as they convert to Christ. Talk about stewardship in action!
There’s nothing wrong with being appreciated for our talents. But as Christian disciples and stewards of God’s many gifts, we must always remember that all good things come from Him, and we must live our lives in humble service and in gratitude for all He has given us.
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THANK YOU
Last weeks special collection for Catholic Mission raised $1071.90.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
REV FRANCIS O’LOUGHLIN PE
Fr O’Loughlin served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 52 years. The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne. He served as Assistant Priest at Belgrave, Pascoe Vale, Parkville, Springvale and Deepdene parishes and was appointed Administrator of Highett parish. Fr O’Loughlin was then appointed Parish Priest of Werribee, Alphington and Pascoe Vale and retired as Pastor Emeritus in 2001.
YOUTH GROUP
The Youth Group are organising a fund raising `Sausage Sizzle’ on 30 October after 10.30 Mass.
All are welcome to join and support this event. Youth are encouraged to register and join the Youth Group.
Also, the Youth are going to be trained how to make hand made Christmas cards which will be on sale for parishioners.
This is for the Youth to raise funds for their group activities.
In order to support this activity can parishioners donate unused art work items that can be used to make cards. We are looking for items like paint or stamp kits, pretty paper, crayons, sketch pens, material, etc.
A box will be available at the entrance of St Anne’s church to collect the donated items.
Thank you for your support.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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