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Thursday, March 25, 2010

1 April - Holy Thursday evening – 7.30pm
2 April - Good Friday – 3pm
3 April - Easter Vigil Saturday – 7.00pm
4 April - Easter Sunday – 10am


Posted at 7:00 PM

From Fr Maguire -25 March 2010

Palm Sunday and Holy Week are on the Christian religious menu, dish of the day. Ritual observance enshrines a mystery.
Start of the footy season and the Grand Prix, just around the corner, on our lakeside, is on this week’s secular menu. Ritual observances will enshrine these two acts of civil religion. Read on.


Posted at 5:42 PM

Caritas – Project Compassion

Please return your Project Compassion boxes / envelopes to Kevin Lee next weekend.


Posted at 5:41 PM

Prayers requested

Please keep in your prayers & Masses this week Andy & Geraldine Sattler. Andy’s Dad Colin died suddenly this week and Andy & Geraldine have returned to New Zealand for the funeral.


Posted at 5:40 PM

Spirituality in the Pub

The Yarra SIP invites you to join them to listen to Deborah Storey and Margaret Fyfe.who bring their practical, personal experience to bear on the vexed issue of how to deliver our international charitable aid as a loving gift that truly helps instead of gift that causes harm through ignorance of real needs. Wednesday 21 April at the Veneto Club in Bulleen Book for dinner: 9850 7111 (Giulia or Jesika, mention SIP and April 21, and any special dietary needs).


Posted at 4:59 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sunday, March 21, 2010

At 7 pm this Thursday, 25 March, Father Maguire will offer first Reconciliation to 30 local children. This is also a chance for other members of the parish to receive the sacrament before Easter.


Posted at 4:35 PM

From Fr Maguire -18 March 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Don't forget to read Fr Maguire's blog


Posted at 9:42 PM

Report from Ann Trindade

Pastoral Care Visits - Napier St Aged Care Accommodation
This will be my third year visiting the elderly at Napier St. I go there every Wednesday to join the group for the Rosary, then I give them Communion and also bring them a copy of the Southerly Buster. We say a few prayers for special or general intentions. During my period of visiting we have lost a few Catholics, including John Lenaghan, a parishioner of long standing at Sts Peter & Paul and Greg Welsford, a really interesting and lovely man, whom I really miss.
In the group remaining, one is 103 and the others are in their late 80s or early 90s. All, while physically infirm to some degree, are absolutely ‘with it’ and great people, with memories and experience, and I really count them as friends. I had a short break from visiting last year when my husband was recovering from a major heart operation, during which time Gertie Davidson kindly replaced me. When I returned I was touched that they remembered Francis’ operation, and seemed really happy to see me back. One of the group is Shirley Sinclair, known to most people at Sts Peter & Paul.
I sometimes chat with others when I go, including those who have varied views about the Church, so I try where possible to represent Catholics in a positive way. Ann


Posted at 9:36 PM

From Fr Maguire -11 March 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Had a forum (rather like a press conference) in church last Tuesday morning. All about knives and their misuse.
Community worker and social activist Les Twentyman ran the show. He had a good line up of speakers including Bob Falconer, Chief of Police in two states, Angry Anderson, rock and roller and father of grown up children.
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Posted at 6:27 PM

Prayers requested

Please remember to keep the following people in your prayers, Shona, Connie Grima, Shirley Sinclair, Mary Moloughney, Tony Snell, Eileen Downing, Adrian Willoughby, Robert McMahon.


Posted at 6:26 PM

Reminder - Emerald Hill Mission race day

Proceeds of this race day help to maintain and support the outreach work of the Emerald Hill Mission.


Posted at 6:25 PM

Marriage encounter weekend:

The next three weekends will be held on 16-18 April, 25-27 June and 20-22 August. For further information and bookings contact Peter & Erika Smith 03 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org,.au Checkout the website for more information on www.wwme.org.au


Posted at 6:24 PM

Marriage encounter weekend:

The next three weekends will be held on 16-18 April, 25-27 June and 20-22 August. For further information and bookings contact Peter & Erika Smith 03 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org,.au Checkout the website for more information on www.wwme.org.au


Posted at 6:24 PM

From Fr Maguire -4 March 2010

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I’m writing this blog before a scheduled interview with Richard Dawkins, well-known writer about, what he calls, the greatest story ever told, i.e. evolution, which won’t go to air on Triple J for a couple of weeks. Read Father Maguire's blog.


Posted at 5:37 PM

St Patrick’s Day (La Fheile Padraig)

We will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the 10 am Mass this Sunday (14 March). Wear something green and join us for a cuppa afterwards.


Posted at 5:36 PM

Rosters for parish workers

New rosters are being drawn up, if you would like to be a reader, special minister, host the morning tea after the 10 am Mass or help with the church flowers, please contact Carol on 9699 2892 or email cp2711@hotmail.com. If you would like your name removed from any of the rosters please let Carol know.


Posted at 5:34 PM

Mass and Anointing – Tuesday, 23 March 23 at 12 noon

All are welcome and invited to stay for a shared lunch. Bring a plate to share if you wish


Posted at 5:28 PM

Caritas – Project Compassion

Your donation to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion helps to support women survivors of violence and to work for just relationships. Project Compassion boxes are available at the back of the church


Posted at 5:27 PM

The Carmelite Centre, 214 Richardson St, Middle Park 9690 5430

‘Empowering Women to end Poverty by 2015’ This session, facilitated by Anne Boyd CSB, will address the theme by exploring the connections between the devastation of Earth's resources and poverty and look at the leadership of women in addressing this issue. Anne’s project seeks to raise awareness of the growing communion between various aspects of human knowledge in this area, to develop new ways of honoring and celebrating the sacredness of all creation and to promote a new ethical structure to protect the integrity of all life forms on planet Earth. RSVP thecarmelitecentre@pacific.net.au by Friday 12 March Cost $10 ($5.00 concession)


Posted at 5:25 PM

School governors

Loreto and FCJ Congregations are seeking appropriately qualified volunteers from a variety of professional backgrounds with a passion for the education of young people in a Catholic environment to be members of a national governing board for their schools. At the end of March, there will information sessions in both Melbourne and Sydney. Please email expressions of interest, including CV, by Thursday 11 March 2010 to admin@loreto.org.au. Inquiries: phone 03 9813 4023.


Posted at 5:24 PM

Kilbride Centre, 52 Beaconsfield Pde Albert Park 9690 1076

Gentle yoga (all levels of experience and flexibility. Fridays at 1 pm. Donations appreciated
Craft mornings Thursday during school term times. 10 - 12.30. Gold coin Donation
Music-based mindfulness led by Carolyn Van Dort. Wednesdays 10 & 24 March at 10 am Cost $10 ($5 concession)
Conversation afternoons ‘Dorothy Day: prophet for the present day’ with Maryanne Confoy. Wednesdays 17 & 24 March - 1.45 – 3.15. Donations appreciated. RSVP
Silent day retreats by Margaret Carroll pbvm and Phil Tiernan rscj on Mondays 22 March, 10 May, 21 June, 16 August, & 11 October. 10 –3 Cost: $30 (or donation). RSVP one week in advance.


Posted at 5:21 PM

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