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From Fr Bob Maguire - 30 October 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008

'First Australians' is on SBS on Sunday and Tuesday at 8.30 pm
October 8th 'The Age' blurb said: 'Before the Dreaming the Australian continent was a flat, featureless place, devoid of life', says a woman's ethereal voice, overshots of red desert and rugged coastline. 'Then giant beings came down from the sky, came from across the sea and emerged from within the earth. With their arrival the Dreaming began and life was born .... (and) in everything they touched they left their essence, making the birds - the first Australians.'
This weekend catholics worldwide reflected on two episodes from their own brief history. All Saints (Nov 1) and All Souls (Nov 2) have eternal insights to offer people of every generation and culture.

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Posted at 5:54 PM

Parish party: 16 November

A sausage sizzle will be held after after 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday 16 November. Bring a plate of food to share: sweet or savoury, hot or cold.


Posted at 5:53 PM

The FBMF Investment Foundation

'We are the interpreter between the classes, we understand them and their needs... Bridge It.'
'Who's going to pick up the social collateral? We are.
'To our investors, we guarantee that your investment will provide a lowering of the social tensions, socio-economic hardships in the community by assisting the young and those from different cultural backgrounds.
Special emphasis is being given through the Foundation, to arranging further schooling for disadvantaged children/students at various learning institutions. We are providing funding to children with high aspirations but socio-economic handicaps.
Their single mothers are, as indeed are most parents, heroes but need help, especially the practical help offered by the Foundation.
The scholarship funding is given to anyone deserving upon application, regardless of different cultural backgrounds or religion.
We are currently funding 12 boys out of 21 applicants and two girls with another one starting year 7 next year at colleges in Melbourne, and already school boards from both are meeting to increase fees etc. Currently costs at the boys college are $6,l00 p.a.
R.J.M.


Posted at 5:52 PM

Prayers for Carol's sister

Many thanks to those people who last week offered prayers for my sister Elaine, who has undergone a successful hip replacement. Unfortunately, however, her kidneys are now not functioning properly.
Could I ask for your prayers once again. Hopefully by now she is well on the road to a good recovery.
Many thanks, Carol


Posted at 5:51 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 23 October 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008

We're interviewing, this week on 3JJJ, John Carroll, author of 'Ego and Soul - the modern West in search of meaning'.
That takes me back to the sixties. While looking for a fresher vocabulary to express Vatican 2 insights for secular listeners, I'd discovered Viktor Frankel's 'Man's Search for Meaning'.
I needed to have a catch phrase to grab peoples' attention for long enough to leave, I'd hoped, a lasting deposit of spiritual nourishment.
Read Fr Bob's insights


Posted at 6:13 PM

Prayers please:

My sister Elaine hopefully will be going into hospital for a long awaited hip replacement.
Could I ask for your prayers that the operation won't be cancelled as it has been before and that the replacement will be a success?
Many thanks, Carol


Posted at 6:08 PM

The Spirit of Brigid

Two sessions reflecting on the ancient story of Brigid will be held at Kildara Centre, rear 39 Stanhope St., Malvern at 1 pm on Tuesdays, 28 October and 11 November. Cost: Donation
For further information and bookings please contact Kildara Centre on 9509 7906.


Posted at 6:07 PM

Concert to raise money for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Friday, October 17, 2008

Antoinette Halloran (soprano), Lorraine Hook and Deborah Goodall (violins), Gabby Halloran (viola), Virginia Kable and Josephine Vains (celli) will give a concert featuring works by Dvorak, Mozart and Schubert on Sunday, 23 November at 2.30 pm at Wesley Uniting church, 148 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Tickets $25/$20


Posted at 6:59 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 16 October 2008

I've attended a few meetings and forums since last weekend. Most of them were about the poor.
A Uniting Church forum at Melbourne Uni had three speakers. One was about training migrant children for the workforce so the bit of poverty cycle around their necks could be broken - not the necks! The cycle! Read more.


Posted at 6:47 PM

Birthday greetings to very special parishioners

Happy birthday to Connie Grima who celebrated her 90th birthday last week. Connie was born in Malta before the end of WWI. Married at the beginning of WW2 with bombs falling around during the ceremony!
Connie travelled to Australia on a migrant ship in the early 50s, with six young children, to join her husband.
Birthday greetings are also extended to Marie Mulrooney who will celebrate her 93 birthday during the coming week.
Both ladies have been very involved in our parish community for many years and we wish many blessings to them both for their special days.


Posted at 6:46 PM

Central Deanery Refugee Support Group meeting

The RSG meets on the 4th Thursday of every 2nd month. The next meeting will be at the rear of our church on Thursday, 23 October at 6.30 pm. Please contact Richard & Beverley Grant on 96997628 if you are interested in attending, or would like to offer your support.


Posted at 6:45 PM

Spirituality in the Pub

The next southern SIP meeting will be at The New Bay Hotel in Brighton on Wednesday 22 October at 7.30 pm.Tom Kingston and Caroline Smith will discuss 'Climate Change - Making the transition sustainably and spiritually'. For further general information on SIP contact Kevin 97762705, Vin 95306004, Frances 95793920, George 95981195
If you want to eat at the hotel, please book (9596 4949) and arrive as near to 5.30 as possible.


Posted at 6:44 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 9 October 2008

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Maybe Jesus was right, just as a social commentator. He said it doesn't matter who's in government, it's religion and business, often in a well meaning conspiracy, that rule the world.
See how quickly politics vanishes from the media when the $ elephants are on the rampage. It's help available. Read more.


Posted at 10:08 PM

Sacrament of Eucharist - Sunday, 16 November 2008

Classes for instruction in the Sacrament of Eucharist will be held at the back of the Church starting at 4.30 pm on 13, 20, 27 October. These classes will be conducted by our Parish Catechist Sue Kidd. A practice for the ceremony will be held on Thursday, 13 November at 4.00 pm. For further information please call Sue on 9646 2686 (please leave a message)


Posted at 10:07 PM

Kilbride Centre, 52 Beaconsfield Pde., Albert Park 9690 1076

Reflection Day at Kilbride: The Gift to the 'Present' of Music. 'To enter a piece of music or to have the music enfold you is to depart for awhile from regulated time.' John O'Donohue. To be led by Cathy Connelly. Tuesday, 14 October, 10 -3. Cost $20. RSVP 9690 1076

The Centre has the Jungian Dream Workshop returning on Sunday, 19 October from noon to 4 pm. Cost $75. A workshop to explore your dreams and their meaning with Zurich-trained Jungian analyst, Margaret Becher. RSVP 9690 1076

Messages from Water - a Conversation Join Maryanne Confoy rsc. for a DVD photo-essay from Japan to discover the impact of words and music on water. Tuesday, 21 October at 1.45 pm. Cost: donation. RSVP 9690 1076

Card Making with Pat Daniels. Mondays, 6 & 27 October at 3.30 pm. Cost: $30. RSVP 9690 1076

Scrapbooking? New group forming - preserve your photos, memorabilia etc in decorated albums. Tuesdays, 21 & 28 October 1.00pm. Cost: Donation. RSVP 9690 1076.

The Fortnight of Guided Prayer
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God or perhaps would like to experience different ways of praying? Sunday 19 October to Friday 31 October. For more information contact Kaye Twining, Kilbride Centre 9690 1203.


Posted at 10:05 PM

The Spirit of Brigid

Jacinta Rice csb will facilitate reflections on an ancient story that continues to inspire us today at the Kildara Centre Malvern. Three sessions 1.00- 3.00 pm as follows: Brigid & the sanctuary (Hospitality) 21 October; Brigid and the feminine 28 October; Brigid - Soul friend - 11 November.
Refreshments included.
For further information and bookings please contact Kildara Centre, Rear 39 Stanhope St, Malvern. Phone 9509 7906 Fax 9500 2942, email kildara@netspace.net.au

Also watch out for their November Celebration of illuminated manuscripts in the Celtic tradition (9509 7906).


Posted at 10:04 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 2 October 2008

Tess Livingstone is not at all keen on parishes after the style of South Brisbane. (Tess wrote Cardinal Pell's biography.)
Be alert AND alarmed. Click to find out why.


Posted at 10:01 PM

Theology @ the Pub October

T@P is a monthly event where young adults (18-35) can find out about and discuss the Catholic faith in a fun and social environment. This month Marcia Riordan will speak on the topic: Promoting Life and Love: Abortion and Euthanasia in Victoria. Tuesday 14 October, 6.30 pm, Pumphouse Hotel, 128 Nicholson St., Fitzroy


Posted at 10:00 PM

Open Day @ Yarra Theological Union, 98 Albion Rd., Box Hill

Are you interested in life's big questions? YTU invites you to their Open Day on Sunday 12 October from 2.00 to 5.00 pm. (Formal presentations will begin at 2.30 pm.) YTU is an established and world-renowned centre for theological education. Consider enrolling for one subject, a degree program or post-graduate study. Visit their website or phone the Registrar on 9890 3771. Contemplative surrounds and free parking. Fee Help available.


Posted at 9:59 PM

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