Catholic Diocese

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Parish Bulletin Download
for
Sunday 31 August 2008

Please note new items are listed first

Item added 26/08/08:

Happenings at Mary MacKillop Place
Mary MacKillop Place - 8th September Intention: Fathers. Mass Times: 8am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm. Intercessory Prayer at Tomb: 12.15 & 1.45pm
Mary MacKillop Place - 17th September: Joachim Forbes Room 10.00am - 1.00pm The Grace of Grand-parenting: Reflection time on "Enjoy the gifts we share!" Contact 8912 4884.
Mary MacKillop Place 21st September: Re-union & celebration for those baptised in the Chapel. Family Mass: 11.30am

The website for Mary MacKillop Place, Mount Street, North Sydney is www.marymackillopplace.org.au. It contains Coming Events, Feast and Memorial dates and Pilgrimage information and an invitation to a place of prayer with our Australian Saint."

Item added 26/08/08:

ANNUAL CONFERENCE "Catechists within the Parish"
Friday 19 September 2008 9am - 4pm Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral Parish, Waitara
The CCD extends an invitation to all members of parish communities who participate in catechetical ministries to attend the Annual Conference.  This includes areas such as Children's Liturgy of the Word, RCIA, Youth Ministry and Sacramental programs.  For more information phone Sharon on 9847 0492 or download a flyer at: http://www.brokenbay.catholic.org.au/ccd/

CCD Regional Masses
Attention all catechists and catechist assistants - come and celebrate our ministry.  5, 10 and 15 year awards and Level 1 and 2 certificates will be presented.
Manly Warringah Region: Tuesday 3 September, 7:00pm, St Rose, Collaroy Plateau.
Central Coast Region: Wednesday 3 September, 7:00pm, Our Lady of the Rosary, Wyoming.
Northern Region: Tuesday 16 September, 7:30pm, St Philip Neri, Northbridge.
 

Item added 12/08/08:

CYO Reunion - All Welcome
A reunion will be held on Saturday 27 September 2008 for all past members of the Cabramatta CYO.  Cabramatta was originally with Fairfield.  Mass will be celebrated at 11am at Sacred Heart Church, 13 Park Rd, Cabramatta, followed by a luncheon at 12:30pm in the Hall.  Please bring any memorabilia or photos. 
Contact Beverley Wilkie (4283 1440) or Mary Whitely (Buggy) (4294 2633).

BULLETIN NOTICE FOR SUNDAY  31 AUGUST:
EPISCOPAL DIALOGUE
Please come along to this year’s public dialogue between Bishop David Walker of Broken Bay Diocese and Bishop Glenn Davies, Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney to hear them discuss the topic “Is the Pope a means to, or an impediment to, Christian Unity?”

This topic has a particular ecumenical relevance in the wake of the recent visit of the Pope to Sydney for World Youth Day.

The Dialogue will take place in the hall at St John’s Anglican Church, corner St Johns Avenue and Pacific Highway Gordon on Wednesday 3rd September at 7.30pm.

St Cecilia’s Church, Wyong, Centenary Booklet
Recently the Parish of Wyong celebrated the centenary of St Cecilia’s Church.  To commemorate this special occasion a booklet has been published on the history of the church and parish community – cost $10.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the booklet please contact the office: phone (02) 4352 1011, fax (02) 4353 4709, or email office@wyongcatholicparish.com .

OLMC PARRAMATTA CLASS OF 1988 - 20 YEAR REUNION
An event is being organised on Saturday 20 September for the class of 1988 to celebrate 20 years since graduating.  Please contact Alison Green (nee Garnett) at alisonmgreen@bigpond.com Di Farrell (nee McCarthy) at didef@bigpond.net.au or Elizabeth Caulfield (nee Pigott) at ecaulfield@targus.com to update your contact details and ensure you receive all the information about the event.  Don’t miss this wonderful milestone; put the date in your diary now.

LORETO COLLEGE BALLARAT is reaching out to all our Past Pupils and we would love to have contact with you!
If you attended: Loreto College, Mary’s Mount, Convent of Our Lady of Loretto, Loreto Ladies College, Loreto Convent Dawson Street, St Joseph’s Parish Primary School, Loretto of the Sacred Heart Community or the Commercial College, please contact Ms Tennille McLauchlan, Loreto College,  ph 03 5329 6100, email tmclauchlan@loreto.vic.edu.au

Could your son be a priest?
Could your grandson, your brother, or your friend? Please pray for specific people you know who you think might make a good priest. Also, take one of our prayer cards, and pray for Chris, our student in formation in our diocese.  If you’d like to know more about becoming a priest, contact Michael Slattery on 9847 0424

Catholic Development Fund TERM DEPOSITS
You can now enjoy the best of both worlds with a CDF Term Deposit – a secure “Catholic Values” investment at a high rate of interest.  Brochures are available from the back of the Church.
Current interest rates* are: 3 months - 7.25% pa,  6 months - 7.50% pa,  12 months - 8.00% pa,  24 months - 7.85% pa.
Minimum deposit $10,000 with no maximum.  Interest rates current as at 2 April 2008
For more information please telephone Chris Field at the CDF on 9847 0748
*Interest rates are subject to change without notice and interest is paid at maturity.  

POSITIONS VACANT on Diocesan website.
We have added a new section to the front page of the Diocesan Web Site at http://www.brokenbay.catholic.org.au/ with details of positions available in this Diocese and in surrounding Dioceses and Catholic agencies. New details are being added regularly.

Do you care about children and young people in your local community?
Centacare Broken Bay are looking for mentors to work in their Foster Care Programs with young people aged 10 to 16 years. They would be required to work up to 20 hours per week for a contracted position for 12 months and paid according to the SACS Award. Drivers licence essential.

If you think you might like to contribute to this valuable work with children and young people please contact Central Coast : 4352 1311
It is an offence for a prohibited person to apply for a position working with children or young people.

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