| Plenary Council “Year of Listening and Discernment”
Very soon, we will be entering into a LISTENING AND DISCERNMENT PHASE which will extend until April 2020. As a Diocese we will begin this phase after the Diocesan Assembly is over. The Plenary Council National Team is continuing preparing this phase and our prayers are also asked so that the Spirit of God will help us to discern in his light for the future of our Catholic Church in Australia.
“Sharing Our Story, Celebrating Our Faith, Shaping Our Future” We encourage our Church community to keep the Diocesan Assembly process in prayer while we await for more information from the Diocese of Sale. The themes bellow were chosen after the Dialogue sessions held with Bishop Pat and many parishioners in our diocese. These themes will form part of the discerning sessions at the level of local diocesan churches and finally at the Assembly. 1. Faith Formation & Spirituality (living out the joy of the Gospel) 2. Leadership & Governance (providing leadership and structures that promote evangelisation) 3. Families and Vocation (raising disciples in our families – so that they can go out into the world) 4. Liturgy and Prayer (nourishing our communities) 5. The Welcoming Community (a community on mission, not maintenance)
SALE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY – Diocesan Assembly: 13-14 September 2019 Diocesan Pilgrimage for this weekend: Churchhill Parish www.plenarycouncil.com.au |
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WE WELCOME AS CHILD OF GOD – Saige Brielle Eroles, child of Raymart & Mary Grace and Aisha Yaone & Liya Talane, children of Patrick & Mildred.
STEWARDSHIP: As we conclude our Stewardship Renewal, I want you to know that we have had a terrific response from our parishioners. The new pledged amount is $4990, an increase of over 50% from the previous program. The average pledge is $15.48 and 66 new families have joined the Stewardship program for our parish.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED CHILDREN! 33 children from our parish celebrated their Sacrament of Confirmation on 27th July with Bishop Patrick O’Regan. May they continue to be soldiers for Christ and His mission!
RCIA INFORMATION NIGHT: “Come And See” – 6th August 2019 at 7.30 pm.- The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that we are blessed to celebrate in our Parish community and one we want to share with you. An information night will be held for those who may be thinking of becoming a Catholic, for those who may be baptised in another Christian church and are seeking to be in full communion with the Catholic church. However, the process is always open for any adult baptised Catholic but have not completed the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation and for everyone who wishes to know more of our faith. This is your opportunity to find out more on Tuesday 6 August at 7:30pm at the home of RCIA team member Christine Fernandez- 31 Fleuve Rise, Clyde North. For further information please contact the Parish Office on 5998 0947 and/or collect a leaflet on the RCIA process from the entrance tables.
LIFT NOT IN SERVICE – St Peter’s College has informed us that the lift is under maintenance and can not be used. Please exercise caution while using stairs.
FAMILY PRAYERS – First Friday of every month. Month of August is on the 2nd from 7.30pm – 8.30pm St Peter’s College Clyde North upper level where Mass is celebrated. For enquiries, call Jean-Paul Antoine 5990 7777.
ALTAR SERVERS ROSTERS for 6.00pm, 9.00am & 10.45am can be found at both entrances. Please remember to take your copy.
| ZION YOUTH MEETING – New and current youth members invited to the gathering on 2nd Aug 7.30pm at St Peter’s College Clyde North ground level. |
- PETER’S COLLEGE SOLOMON ISLANDS TRIVIA AND SILENT AUCTION NIGHT – Teams of 10, or we can put you into a team, Fri 2 Aug, 7.00 pm start. Cranbourne Campus Multi-Purpose Hall $20.00 per ticket. Bookings are required via the College Reception. Payment on the night. BYO. Refreshments including alcohol for over 18’s. Who will take home the 2019 Champions Trophy? Many items available on the night via Auction. NO RESERVES. All items will be sold. Donations of Goods and Services are now being sought. Nothing is too small or large, expensive or inexpensive. Contact the College on 5990 7777 or officecra@stpeters.vic.edu.au for more details if you are able to donate. Every dollar raised goes to Bishop Epalle Catholic School in Honiara.
TRIVIA NIGHT – Come join St Thomas the Apostle Primary School at their annual trivia night on Saturday 3rd Aug at St Thomas School Hall. Doors open 6.30pm. For more information & reservation, call 5998 9293.
PIETY STALL – Holy Beginnings piety stall opens every 2nd weekend of the month. Month of August is on the 10th & 11th. For orders and enquiries, call Rick & Anita on 0450 782 558.
FORMED.org is an online platform featuring the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. Catechism and Personal Faith Formation are at the fingertips of every parishioner. Call the parish office to get your free access or email: parish@stthomasap.org.au.
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE – The Ordination to the Diaconate for Jithin Anto, Confidence Masvosva and Paul Zaher will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral at 11.00 am on Saturday 31 August 2019. This is a day of great rejoicing for our Diocese and we warmly invite the Diocesan community to participate in the Ordination. Sophy Morley is seeking singers and musicians for the Diocesan Choir – could interested people please contact Sophy at smorley@sale.catholic.org.au or text me on 0413 590 007 without delay.
MIGRANT MASS held at St Michael’s on 25/8 at 2pm. All parishioners are invited.
LUNCH WITH BISHOP PAT – You are invited to lunch with Bishop Pat O’Regan on Saturday 24th August 2019. The lunch will be at the Black Tie Function Centre, 90 Alfred St, Warragul, 12noon. The two course lunch will cost $45 and wine, beer and soft drinks will be available at bar prices. The event is open to men and women who want to support this venture. This event is proudly hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross, Diocese of Sale and all proceeds will go to the bursary fund for the education of Sale Diocese Seminarians. Tickets are available at: https://www.trybooking.com/BDRJN
CELEBRATE YOUTH EVENT!
AUGUST 25th 2019 will be the 2nd “CELEBRATE” youth event that invites all people young and old across the Diocese to celebrate the gifts and talents our young people have. This is a free family event that will see performances from young people from across the diocese, a Youth Mass and a party with pizza’s, slushies, popcorn, games and more. Location – Lavalla Catholic College, Kildare Campus – Kosciuszko St Traralgon. Time 4pm – 7pm. Please call Jen if you are interested in helping, performing, reading, sponsoring this celebration – 0437492349 or youth@smpt.org.au
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