Wednesday 28th September 2011 at 6pm
Sunbury Village Green
Corner of O’Shanassy and Brook Streets, Sunbury Victoria.
Melways Ref 382 E4
What is Light the Night? – Around 40,000 Australian families face the challenges of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancer / disorders every day. And every 46 minutes, another person is diagnosed.
Light the Night is a memorable and uplifting event to give these people hope for a brighter future. The Leukaemia Foundation is calling on all angels – people who like to brighten the lives of others to Light the Night with lanterns of love, life and hope for people with blood cancer. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the live music after the walk. Food and drinks can be purchased after the walk. Cost is $20 per adult, children under 12 are free.
Find out more about becoming a foster carer or occasional respite carer for a child in need. Information night Wed 21 September 6.30-7.30pm 354 Main Rd West, St Albans. RSVP and enquiries to 9270 9351 or fostercareenquires@goodshepvic.org.au.
Working with St Vincent de Paul, we have visited an Indian family with two adults and two teenage girls. The parents are fully qualified “Accountants” in their own country but after 5 months they are unable to find employment as bookkeepers or accountants. They wish to be able to follow their profession in Australia. The mother has said she would be prepared to work 1 or 2 days per week unpaid while she learns our systems. If anyone is able to help, please call Anthony Rocco, St Vincent de Paul, Conference President on 0416 008 967.
Reunion.
Last chance, this great school is to be demolished shortly for apartments. We have arranged permission to view all old classrooms, etc. View our big screen slideshow of old class photos, sporting events, cadets, etc. Pick yourself out of the old photos. These can be purchased on the day. Past students & teachers come along and catch up with your old mates. BBQ lunch & drinks available. Sunday 2 October 1-5pm. John Taglieri (1970) 0432 242 981 or Frank Hargrave (1955) 0417 041 777.
Sunday 25 September is Social Justice Sunday. Please note the upcoming launch of the 2011 Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. “Building Bridges– Not Walls. Prisons and the justice system.” is being presented by Fr Joe Caddy and Sr Mary O’Shannessy at 12 noon Thursday 15 September at Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne. RSVP: justice@cam.org.au or 9926 5710 by Monday 12 September.
The Prayer Group meets at St Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursdays. CCR is conducting a Ladies Day at the CCR Centre, 101 Holden St, North Fitzroy on 29 September from 10-3pm so the meeting will be cancelled on that day.
All ladies welcome to join us.
For further info/ transport contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is one that startles centuries after Jesus told it. Those who worked in the vineyard only part of the day, perhaps just one hour, get paid as much as those who labored the whole day long.
The parable, however, is not so much about the workers as it is about the owner of the vineyard. The owner paid all the workers everything they had agreed upon. But in his generosity, he paid many of them more than was required.
In the same way, God is more than just; he is merciful. In his mercy and generosity, he gives all who turn to him eternal life in heaven, both to those who serve him all their lives and those who respond to him a short time before death.
Our response to this merciful and generous God should be one of thankfulness and a commitment to offer him a portion of the time, talent, and treasure he has entrusted to us.
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Fr Augustine Vallooran, Director of the Divine Retreat Centre in India will be in Melbourne in September. Come and join us in worshipping our God as Fr Augustine proclaims the Word of God in a healing Mass on Wed 21 September 7pm at Mary MacKillop’s Church 152 Odessa Ave, Keilor Downs.
Experience the healing touch of our Lord. Leave blessed.
Wed 21 September, Mass 7pm with Archbishop Denis Hart. The school will be open after Mass until 8.30pm to walk through and a light supper with presentations will be held. RSVP 9 Sept. 9359 5423.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
God takes a serious view of sin, but he is eager to forgive sinners. His attitude is well expressed in the Responsorial Psalm, “The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich is compassion.”
Our response to God’s mercy must be two-fold. First, in thankfulness for His kindness, we commit a portion of our time to prayer and worship, particularly by participating in the Eucharist, the Church’s central act of worship and thanksgiving.
Secondly, we hear over and over again that to receive God’s forgiveness for our sins, we must forgive those who hurt us. We pray it in the Lord’s Prayer, and we read the same lesson in the First Reading from Sirach and in the Gospel in Jesus’ Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. Let us then forgive others, so that we in turn may receive forgiveness from God.
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Salesian College is holding an Open Evening on Thursday 15 September from 5-7pm in the James Carroll Centre.
Sunday 25 September is Social Justice Sunday. Please note the upcoming launch of the 2011 Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. “Building Bridges– Not Walls. Prisons and the justice system.” is being presented by Fr Joe Caddy and Sr Mary O’Shannessy at 12 noon Thursday 15 September at Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne. RSVP: justice@cam.org.au or 9926 5710 by Monday 12 September.
The Prayer Group meets at St Anne’s Church at 10.15am on Thursdays. This week’s meeting will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. All welcome, including children. For further information/ transport please contact Lambert & Elaine van der Weerden on 9744 4029.
MONSIGNOR FRANK LYONS served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for 62 years. The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne. He was Assistant Priest at the parishes of Healesville, and Armadale, Chaplain at St Catherine’s & St Augustine’s Orphanages, Vocations Director, Chaplain to the Royal Australian Navy. Created a Prelate of Honour in 1973 and awarded the AM in 1976. Returning to the Archdiocese he was appointed Parish Priest of Clayton 1978 and Parish Priest of Glen Iris in 1984. On his retirement on the 15th February, 1994 he was appointed a Pastor Emeritus.
September 11 marks the end of Child Protection Week. The theme for this year is Safeguarding Children and Young People. We fly white balloons to acknowledge what our parish is doing to provide a safe environment. Joining with others in this awareness raising campaign we proclaim to our parish and to society at large our determination to protect young people and to stop child abuse wherever it occurs.
Thursday 15 September, 7-9pm at St Mary’s Church, 74 Roseberry St, Ascot Vale. Topic presented will be “Anxiety in Children and Teenagers.” presented by Murray Evely. Costs $10 and bookings are through Shirley O’Sullivan 9464 5225.
Monday 12 September 7.30pm a meeting will be held at Just Planet to put some ideas forward tor this upcoming event. All welcome-especially those with music talents!
Salesian College is holding an Open Evening on Thursday 15 September from 5-7pm in the James Carroll Centre.
Friday 16 September 6-9pm. Entry via Stewarts Lane car park. Come for a great night of shopping and support our school community.
Entry: Gold coin donation per adult, children under 16 free.
Interested stallholders please contact school office on 9744 3055.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 
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