Catholic Parish of Sts Peter and Paul South Melbourne

From Fr Bob Maguire - 21 August 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

'Taking a Stand' is by Shaun Middleton, Parish Priest, St. Francis of Assisi, Pottery Lane, Notting Hill, West London. The article appeared in the catholic reputable weekly The Tablet just recently.
I felt sad and empathetic as I read it. The Catholicism Shaun represents, in a parish remember, not in a theological debate but at the coalface, is what neighbourhoods need now.
Together, of course, with 'reformed' other Christian churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and ashrams.
What the world needs now are local centres of spiritual excellence expressed in compassion and practical care for all.
As I was making up my mind about adding Shaun Middleton to this blog, the phone rang. 'You found a baby in a basket on your doorstep 20 years ago. I am the adoptive father of that baby girl. I am in Australia, on a visit and I'll drop in tomorrow.'
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From Fr Bob Maguire - 14 August 2008

Saturday, August 16, 2008

I may have said something silly in church last weekend something like 'It's lonely being a parish priest right now.' It's true in one sense because loneliness is the side effect of the contemporary clash of cultures within Catholicism right now.
Had we pursued the path of lay leadership begun after our catholic self-reformation, known as Vatican 2, of the 1960's, we parish priests would be embedded safely in a community, a parish, driven by wisdom, worship and work... .www.
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The Church in action: housing and homelessness

Michael Perusco, CEO of Sacred Heart Mission will lead this session of Spirituality in the Pub at the New Bay Hotel, cnr Bay and New Sts, Brighton on Wednesday 27 August 2008 at 7.30. Meals available from 5.30. If you plan to eat, please book on 9596 4949.

Difference to eternity

Whether you have been married for two, 20 or 60 years, here is an opportunity to strengthen your marriage further. Committed and loving relationships create safe havens for couples to embrace difference. This program explores the personalities in marriage relationships. This program challenges couples, in a fun way, to accept and appreciate the growth opportunities their differences offer. Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne on Sunday 24 August from 9.30 to 4.30. Cost $130 per couple. For registrations and enquiries please ring Karin on 9287 5516 by 18 August.

Open House thanks ANZ

Friday, August 8, 2008

Last week Rhonda and Jade brought in boxes and boxes of tinned food donated by their colleagues at the Dorcas Street offices of ANZ. Many locals will benefit from their generosity. Thank you.

Memo: Food drive next week

Next Sunday, 17 August is Refugee Sunday. Please bring non-perishable food or toiletries. Your donation will be delivered to the Asylum Seekers' Resource Centre

From Fr Bob Maguire - 7 August 2008

Last week I wrote that A Current Affair was interested in doing a story on my problem of paying rent for 30 people depending on me for health and safety.
ACA isn't interested anymore. They've got Didak and the Shaws, or, even, the Beijing Games to keep the Channel cashed up.
Today Tonight may cover the story. That's the latest. My union mates, thanks to Kevin Bracken, parishioner and Maritime Union State Secretary, have put up a sizeable tent, a symbolic gesture, to depict our willingness to share church land with my 30 dependants.
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Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes and prayers are extended to Joyce Richards in South Port Nursing Home and Jan Toogood in Caulfield Rehabilitation Hospital

Marist Brothrs Kyneton Old Boys

The Kyneton, Marist Brothers Old Boys Association has established a website: www.kynetonmaristbrothersoldboys.com.au Parishioners are encouraged to follow the links and have a look at the information. The boys at Kyneton are particularly interested to have factual information on the Honour Roll of past pupils who have died. The smallest scrap of information will be gratefully received and can be sent via email or relayed in person. If you are not able to access the web site but have information about a past pupil who has died please contact the Secretary Jack Wilmot 03 5422 1930.

Fun and Food Festa

Bon Bosco Brunswick Youth Foundations, annual fair will again be held at the Coburg Town Hall, Saturday 11 October at 7.00 pm. The evening will feature great food, dancing, drawing of the major raffle, lucky dips", prizes galore and fun for all. Tickets $45 per person (including drinks) are available by phoning 9380 8759 or 0411 790.

Birthday congratulations

Friday, August 1, 2008

Mary Heffernan, our oldest parishioner, was 103 on July 16 Loving congratulations & prayers Mary

Inventing the future: new models for women's leadership

Inaugurated in 1993, the Mary Ward Symposium is sponsored by the Loreto Sisters and has been held annually at St. Mary's College, University, of Melbourne.
The 2008 Symposium will be presented this month in partnership with the Carlton/Fitzroy Spirituality in the Pub at The Pumphouse Hotel, 128 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy (opp. Carlton Gardens) at 8.00 pm on Wednesday 6 August, 2008. Morag Fraser is the speaker.
Meals available at the Hotel from 6.00-7.30 pm.

Reflection day

Catalyst for Renewal invites you to A Day of reflection with Bishop Geoffrey Robinson. Saturday, 23 August 2008. Registration at 9.30 for a 10 o'clock start to 3.30 at The Centre for Theology and Ministry of the Uniting Church at Melbourne University, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville (off college Crescent.) Admission: $20 payable on arrival. BYO Lunch.
Tea and coffee provided.
Bookings essential, RSVP 18 August Maria 0409 792 168

From Fr Bob Maguire - 31 July 2008

What we'll be seeing in Beijing has taken over 3000 years to stage. The Chinese tribal memory goes back that far - and further. The individual, according to the Chinese paradigm, has to submerge into the collective. There has to be a figure at the head of the collective to act as political, social and religious focus, yesterday's Emperor, today's Chairman.Read more.

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