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19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8th August, 2010
YEAR C
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| NOTICES
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CHARITABLE WORKS FUND
Thankyou for supporting last weekend's Appeal. You can still donate by collecting an envelope from the Church Entrances & placing it in the collection plate.
MARY MACKILLOP
Tickets are now on sale for MACKILLOP, the new Australian musical to be staged as part of the Canonisation celebrations. Performaces will be held in Sydney 1-9 October & Melbourne 23-24 October. To ensure every Parish has an opportunity to purchase tickets there is an exclusive Parish Pre-Sale from 1-17 August. If you wish to purchase tickets, we strongly advise you do so before 17 August as the production is expected to sell out. Tickets are available from $35 (for groups of 7+) via the website www.mackillop.info
The next Canonisation Appeal will be held on the weekend of 8th August, 2010.
PERMANENT DIACONATE
The Archdiocese has recently begun an office for the selection, formation & deployment of permanent deacons within Sydney. Flyers are available at the Church entrances.
AVAILABLE TO RENT
Clean & sunny furnished room to rent - $130pw. See Notice Board in the Church for further details.
NEEDED!
Used postage stamps for the Missions. You can help by placing your used postage stamps in the boxes at the Church Entrances. Simply cut them off the envelope leaving at least two centimetres margin of white around them.
LOST PROPERTY
Numerous items including an assortment of Rosary Beads have been found in the Church. Please check the lost property box which is located at the rear entrance.
ENROLMENTS AT ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Enrolments for 2011 are now being accepted. Kindergarten to Year 6. For enrolment packs & further information please contact the school office (8.30am-3pm) on 9759 1154 or email: info@stjbelmore.catholic.edu.au
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| PRAYER REQUESTS
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RECENTLY DECEASED: Gloria Vieira, Youssef Farah, Elisa Lovisa, Theresia Frazier, Clifford Crockett, Michael Eid, Patricia Williams, Lorraine Mettam, John Carroll, Eileen Packwood & Charbel.
ANNIVERSARIES: William Webb, Colin Soleiman, Agnes Cecelia Goman, John Patrick Browne, Theo Daus.
REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF: John O'Donnell, Jack Hegarty, Bert O'Regan, Elvira Cruz & Renato Cruz.
SPECIAL INTENTIONS: All Souls.
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| PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY
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Tessie Lubaton, Ranuka, Baby Daniela, Angelo, Georgia, Meg, Frances McNally, Dorian Parker, Mary Kathleen McDonald, Marjorie & Timothy Chung.
We pray for those members of our parish community who are unable to attend the Eucharist each week because of ill health and are visited on a regular basis by Fr James and other Eucharistic Ministers. If you know of someone who may wish to receive a visit or perhaps you may like to volunteer to assist us in this very worthwhile ministry, please contact the Parish Office on 9759 1280.
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| PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES
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We strongly encourage as many Parishioners as possible to use the envelope system. Donations are 100% tax deductible. 2010/11 envelopes are still available so if you would like a set of envelopes please complete the form at the rear of the Church & place it in the collection plate. Or contact the Parish Office on 9759 1280
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| PARISH COUNCIL
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If there are matters you wish to have drawn to the attention of the Council, bring the matter to the attention of one of the Council Members, then have the matter seconded and we will table the mattter at the next meeting.
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| CHILDREN'S SCRIPTURE
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Every Sunday at the 10am mass.
We invite parents to encourage their children to take part in their own special liturgy. After the Opening Prayer of the Mass children are asked to come to the front of the Church where they then process with their Catechist from the Church and go to the Parish Hall. Here they read in more simple language, and they are explained. Because of their baptism, children have the right to know the Word of God. Through mime, story, etc. the children will be helped to really understand the Scriptures of the day, also the children will enjoy and look forward to coming to each Sunday.
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| MUSIC GROUP
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The music group meets each Wednesday, in the Church, at 7.30 pm. We invite interested singers and musicians to join us!
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| ROSARY
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The Rosary is said every morning before the 9am mass. On the first Monday of the month and the 13th of every month at 7.00pm.
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| NEW PARISHIONERS
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We extend a warm welcome to all new parishioners and invite you to introduce yourselves to Fr. James Collins after Mass.
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| BULLETIN DEADLINE
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Any items to be included in the Bulletin or on the Church Notice-board must be into the Parish Office by 9am on Thursdays.
We love to hear from parishioners who can contribute small articles that may be of interest, parish news, coming events, celebrations, photos, eg. baptisms, anniversaries, obituaries, etc. to the Parish Office. We also hope that our youth will look in and perhaps contribute some thoughts or advice on direction. Thank you to those who have already done so!!
This new format allows us to expand on the bulletin and include articles of interest and links to other sites. Our aim is to make it lively and interesting! As well, any suggestions or ideas for direction, or criticisms, would be appreciated, please contact the Parish Office on Fridays between 9.30am and 4.30 pm. Also, if you wish to be a recipient of our email newsletter each week, please fill in the form below the Contact Us page.
Please note: It is not necessary to have a mobile number when filling out the form. All sections need ONLY be filled in with at least a zero, ie. "O".
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| PROCEDURE FOR BAPTISM
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Baptisms are by appointment only and are held on Sundays at 11.00am. A minimum of 1 month's notice is required.
1. Telephone the Parish Office on 9759 1280 to make an appointment.
2. Complete an Application form for Baptism.
3. You are required to attend the 10.00am Mass a week prior to the Baptism as part of the preparation for this Sacrament.
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| SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Interested in Social Justice?
Keep abreast of the latest social justice issues with the FREE weekly email service "OzSpirit". This high-quality weekly email service (and website) on social justice issues and spirituality includes the latest news, features, website reviews and forums. To see this week's edition or join its growing subscriber list go to: www.ozspirit.info
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| TALKING TABLES
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TALKING TABLES.
Are You Free for Dinner?
An Initiative for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s. A fantastic opportunity for young people to meet other young Catholics and have a meal together! People meet in groups of 8 on a monthly basis at different restaurants all around Sydney.
The conversations over dinner are great! They centre around key issues of importance and meaning to young adults.
The contact person in our area for more info is: Kim McGee, 9792-5911 or kpmcgee5@optusnet.au or Margaret Pirotta on 0415 805 158.
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| CATHOLIC CHURCH INSURANCES
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Parish Rebate program...you can help support our Parish if you insure your Home & its contents through CCI - CCI offers a program that returns a 10% rebate for every new policy introduced through our parish….Give them a no-obligation call next time you need to renew 1300 655 005 or visit their website: www.ccinsurances.com.au
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| SACRED SPACE
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A site for sore eyes! www.sacredspace.ie
This site is run by the Jesuits, where busy people can spend short bursts of daily prayer, or meditation whilst in front of your computer! The site also includes a great link for students called www.Soulsearching.ie with lots of music, art, justice, prayer themes, as well as an opportunity to join in Debates and Discussion.
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