Parish Notices

SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – Masses are celebrated on 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th, 22^nd & 23^rd. We congratulate all the children and their families. May you continue to grow in the grace of God.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING – We welcome anyone who have completed the Sacrament of Reconciliation and is interested in Altar Service to please pick-up the Parent Permission form from the table at our entrances and return to the parish office before the training date. Training will be held on Tuesday 2^nd October at 4.00pm at St Peter’s College

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST & LECTORS – And for anyone wishing to minister Communion to the Sick. Training for new and existing people will be held at St Peter’s College at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2nd October.

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 – INVITATION TO “LISTENING & DIALOGUE ENCOUNTER” : The journey towards the Plenary Council has started and we invite all parishioners to be part of the listening and dialogue encounter to take place in the next coming weeks.  We are encouraged to engage in prayer as we will meet in small groups to gather with friends, family or colleagues to listen to one another and in listening to share ideas and concerns. Our voices will help shape the agenda of the council. This week, we encourage to take to prayer the following question and listen to what the Spirit is saying:

“WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD IS ASKING OF US IN AUSTRALIA AT THIS TIME?”

Please take a copy of “Plenary – Do we have time to listen? by Richard McMahon

Director of Pastoral Planning, Catholic Diocese of Parramatta

Plenary Council website: http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/

PARISH MEETING

Parish Finance Meeting – Thursday 20^th September at 7:30pm at the Parish Office.

PRIEST’S WELFARE FOUNDATION COLLECTION: Amount raised $1143.75.  thank you to all parishioners for your generous contributions

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC MISSION TEAM – The Bishop would like to set up a group to promote the work of Catholic Mission in our diocese.

If you would like to be a part of this very important group, please contact Cathy Dougan: phone 5622 6690 or email pa@sale,catholic.org.au.

PLENARY COUNCIL 2020: In recent weeks, and with the prayerful advice of the Parish Pastoral Council, our Parish Plenary Council Team has been formed. The Parish Council had a key role in discerning those parishioners who would be invited to be Animators for our parish, and I thank them for their advice. I thank those parishioners who have accepted to be members of the Plenary Council Team. The members are: Sonia Ruiz (Animator & Convenor), Jamie Floyd (Animator), Christine Salu (Animator), Angelin Tom (Youth Animator), Patrick Ross, Magda Westeinde, Vivian Crasto & Fr Denis.

LISTENING AND DIALOGUE SESSIONS WITH THE BISHOP – Bishop Pat is inviting the whole Diocesan Community to participate in one of 5 regional Plenary Council listening & Dialogue sessions with the Bishop to be held in October & November.  We will be engaged in prayerful listening, discussion & faith sharing as we journey towards the Plenary Council in 2020.  The fruits of our discussions will be submitted online to the Plenary Council. VENUE: St Michael’s Church Berwick, 7.30pm Tuesday 30^th October. Please refer to flyer for other sessions.

ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE OF STANLY DEVASIA – The Diocese of Sale is looking forward to celebrating the ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral at 11 am on Saturday 22nd September 2018.

PRIESTLY ORDINATION – Rev. Mr Hiep Nguyen, currently transitional deacon, will be ordained priest on Saturday 15^th December at 11am in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale. All parishioners are welcome. Please keep Hiep Nguyen in your prayer.

ECUMENICAL GATHERING – a gathering between the Anglican & Catholics of our Dioceses on Thursday 6^th December at Raymond Island. More details to follow soon.

FAMILY PRAYER MEETING – Last Friday of every month at St Peter’s College, Clyde North 7.30pm – 8.30pm. For enquiries, contact Jean-Paul Antoine 59907777 or the parish office. Month of September is on the 28^tht.

PIETY STALL – Holy Beginnings piety stall opens every 2^nd weekend of the Month. For orders and enquiries, call Rick & Anita on 0450 782 558. Month of October is on the 13^th & 14^th.