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Sunday, March 22, 2009

There will be a gap in reporting parish news as the person who loads it is on holidays. This is not a great situation. We do have one starter. Will anyone else who wants to volunteer to take occasional or regular turns at bringing the page up to date please contact the church on sppchurch@hotmail.com?

Meanwhile, Fr Maguire's blog will appear as usual on www.fatherbob.com.au.


Posted at 4:03 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire

Saturday, March 21, 2009

A local ‘wag’ sent me this email just this week:
‘Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas, oil, as well as current market conditions, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. We apologise for the in convenience.’
Light at the end of the tunnel is a non-church description of Easter . . .

Read more of Fr Maguire's blog.


Posted at 1:01 PM

Positions Vacant

Meet & greet help wanted. Speak to Leonie or Andy after 10 o’clock Mass if you volunteer to be rostered to arrive 10 minutes before the 10 am Mass to greet people and hand out Southerly Busters.

A working bee will be held to clean the church inside and out on Saturday 4 April from 10 am. Please leave your name on a sheet at the back of the church if you can help. For further details phone Geraldine on 9699 6050.


Posted at 1:00 PM

Melbourne singers of Gospel

The MSG, a secular, unauditioned community choir, will perform at Sts Peter & Paul’s on 5 April at 2 pm. Entry money ( $15/$10) will go towards the work of the Father Bob Maguire Foundation.


Posted at 12:59 PM

Carmelite Library Seminar.

Katharine Massam will speak on ‘Australian spirituality - centre and periphery on Tuesday 31 March at 7.30pm at the Carmelite library in Middle Park. Katharine is head of the Department of Church History at the United Faculty of Theology, Parkville. She has a special interest in the history and traditions of spirituality in Australia.
Refreshments provided. Donations accepted. Please register by email at librarian@carmelitelibrary.org or phone 9682 8553 in Library hours (Tues 2 - 8 & Thurs 9 – 5) .


Posted at 12:58 PM

Carmelite Library Seminar.

Katharine Massam will speak on ‘Australian spirituality - centre and periphery on Tuesday 31 March at 7.30pm at the Carmelite library in Middle Park. Katharine is head of the Department of Church History at the United Faculty of Theology, Parkville. She has a special interest in the history and traditions of spirituality in Australia.
Refreshments provided. Donations accepted. Please register by email at librarian@carmelitelibrary.org or phone 9682 8553 in Library hours (Tues 2 - 8 & Thurs 9 – 5) .


Posted at 12:58 PM

Project Compassion 2009

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of envelopes and give generously this Lent. Your donations allow Caritas Australia, a Catholic agency for international aid and development, to work with communities to reduce poverty and hunger around the world.


Posted at 12:54 PM

Sacked priest takes church to court

Rebel priest Father Peter Kennedy has launched legal action against the Catholic church in Brisbane.

Legal documents lodged show Fr Kennedy is seeking an injunction on his removal as administrator of St Mary’s church in South Brisbane until the matter can be heard in court.

Fr Kennedy was sacked last month after Archbishop John Bathersby issued a decree of removal. The decree, which has also been filed in the supreme court, cites Fr Kennedy’s continued refusal to adhere to the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. In the decree Archbishop Bathersby said Fr Kennedy had ‘caused harm to ecclesiastical communion in spite of frequent requests from me to do otherwise’.

Court documents reveal Fr Kennedy wants the decree withdrawn. The legal action comes just days after lawyers for Fr Kennedy confirmed he had refused independent mediation over the matter. © AAP 2009


Posted at 12:51 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 12 March 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

We’re heading, in the State of Victoria anyway, for Easter, Anzac Day, the start of the AFL footy season and the Storm’s fourth NRL finals’ appearance.
What an overflowing box of goodies. And, God knows, we need it. I mean it's been a grim few months, hasn’t it. Read more.


Posted at 8:42 PM

Sacramental Commitment Sunday

We welcome the children who have come today to commit themselves to receiving the Sacraments this year. We also welcome their families and friends. Please keep these children in your prayers over the coming months


Posted at 8:41 PM

Kilbride Events

Open Day - Art Exhibition 'Earthscape' by Patricia Daniels. Come and see what we have to offer on Sunday, 15 March noon - 4.00. Includes meditation, art & craft, cooking demonstrations, music & art.
Reflection Day - 'God in Communion with All Creation' And know that God is nearer to us than our own soul because God is the ground in which our soul stands', Julian of Norwich. 10.00 - 3.00 on St Patrick's Day or come for the stand-alone meditation 2.00 - 3.00. Cost: $20 or donation. BYO Lunch. RSVP 9690 1076
Evening Conversation - St Paul promoter of women's leadership in the early church, presented by Mary Coloe pbvm. Mary will speak about Paul and his inclusive approach to women's leadership. 7 - 9 pm (share pizza at 6 pm) on 24 March. RSVP 9690 1076. Donation


Posted at 8:39 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 5 March 2009

Friday, March 6, 2009

Someone's coined the word 'intravidual' to describe the multitasking you and I have to face. The word suggests we, as individuals, have many shows running all at once on our personal bank of screens. Read Father Bob's blog.


Posted at 8:48 PM

Blow the cobwebs away

We still need people to help with the dusting of the church. If you have one hour to spare could you please put your name against a date listed on the sheet at the back of the church. Thank you, Geraldine Crawford (9699 6950)


Posted at 8:47 PM

Past pupils & friends of St Joseph's & Kilbride

In the early weeks of 1909, the Brigidine Sisters moved into the grand residence at 52 Beaconsfield Parade, took charge of St Joseph's, Port Melbourne and opened St Brigid's High School (Kilbride).
Join us and your fellow past pupils in a thanksgiving celebration of 100 years of Brigidine Sisters at Albert Park commencing with 10 30 Mass on Sunday, 22 March at Our lady's of Mount Carmel Church, Middle Park, followed by a light luncheon in the adjoining Carmelite Parish Centre.
Inscribed into the mantle in the front parlour at Kilbride is When Friends meet hearts warm. Let us warm our hearts in meeting and reminiscing with old friends and teachers.
Sr Rose Duffy, Mary Sullivan, Colleen Kortum & Mary Roberts.


Posted at 8:45 PM

From Fr Bob Maguire - 26 February 2009

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I was thinking last week during the showdown between the parish of South Brisbane and the Archbishop of Brisbane (over who runs the show) how sweet it would be to withdraw into a cave in the desert. Read more


Posted at 4:39 PM

Sacramental Program 2009

Commitment Mass will be on l5 March at St Peter & St Paul Church l0 am Community Mass.
Reconciliation Program
First Reconciliation will be on Tuesday 31 March at 7.3O pm at Sts Peter & Paul's, celebrated by Fr Bob Maguire
There will be classes for instruction in the Sacrament of Reconciliation for parish-based students in the back room of SSPP Church at 4.30 - 5.3O pm conducted by parish catechist Sue Kidd on Thursdays 12, 19 and 26 March. For further information please contact Sue on 9646 2686.


Posted at 4:37 PM

Project Compassion 2009

Project Compassion promotes peace by pursuing justice. Please take home Project Compassion box and/or a set of envelopes and give generously this Lent. Your donations allow Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with communities to reduce poverty and hunger around the world.


Posted at 4:36 PM

Archbishop's bushfire appeal

A big thank you to all who contributed so generously to the Archbishop's bush fire appeal last week. $3,000 was raised


Posted at 4:35 PM

Volunteer to dust Church

We need Parishioners to volunteer to dust the pews and around the inside of the church on either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning it should only take about one hour. If you could please put your name and telephone no against a date on the form at the back of the church it would be appreciated. If you have any queries please ring Geraldine Crawford on 9699 6050.


Posted at 4:34 PM

International Women's Day

Sr Janette Gray, RSM Jesuit Theological College will facilitate a presentation on 'Women's Spirituality on 5 March at O'Connor-Pilkington Rooms beside Our lady of Mount Carmel church. RSVP by 3 March, 3009 Phone: 9681 9600 Fax: 9681 9608 or email thecarmelitecentre@sj-mc.org.au


Posted at 4:33 PM

Open garden for East Timor

Sunday 22 March, 10 to 4, 80 Pembroke Rd., Mooroolbark. Designed by creative artist Madeleine Willingham and husband Norm, the garden is situated on the famous Edna Walling Bickleigh Vale Estate in Mooroolbark. Though the original garden is many decades old, Maddie's Embellished Garden was started only four years ago and continues to evolve. Entry $4 per adult, children free (must be fully supervised).
All proceeds will go to Mary Mackillop, East Timor, an agency that provides educational opportunities and life skills for the advancement of East Timorese people. Details: Maddie or Norm 9728 5628


Posted at 4:32 PM

St Patrick's Ceili

On Saturday 14 march join a ceili from 7.30 to 11pm at St Columba's Hall. Pre-book ($20) with Noreen 9593 8374 BH or imwguinn@westnet.com.au. Proceeds go to development of a Grameen Bank in Olongapo in the Philippines.


Posted at 4:32 PM

Linking Neighbours Seniors Register

Mayor of South Melbourne Frank O'Connor invites you to the launch of this program on Thursday 5 March at 10.3O am at Uniting Church Hall, 319 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne. Entertainment will be provided by Peter 'Sully' Sullivan TV's Musical Director (IMT, Ernie and Denis, Footy Show) performing on the Piano. Light lunch provided. If you need transport or more information please call Sandy at South PortUniting Care on 9696 4270


Posted at 4:30 PM

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