FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – 15 AUGUST 2016 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Morning Mass at 8:30am
School Mass at 10:00am
Evening Mass at 7:00pm.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
We are looking for saleable goods in excellent condition. If you would like to drop off items, the sheds will be open this Sunday 14th August and next Sunday 21st August between 10:00am and 11:30pm, or to arrange a pick up, ring Kevin on 9748 9494.
ROSTERS FOR COMMUNION TO THE SICK, SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 2016
Rosters are available for collection from the hall this weekend. Please collect your copy. Thank you.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Thank you to all who responded to our request for volunteers to assist at the 8:30am, 10:30am and 5:00pm Sunday Masses. If anyone else would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office on 9749 4300.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 21 Aug 16
| Greg & Maureen Moynahan / Peter Francis |
Readers – 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | Agnes D’Lima |
| 8:30am | Bev Jones |
| 10:30am | Venus Iuta |
| 5:00pm | Elenoa Eliepa |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | S D’Silva / J Tramontana / P&S Abuquerque |
| 8:30am | L. Jones / Karen F. / C. Coelho / G. Sharman |
| 10:30am | L. Ortega / S. Delos Reyos / A&A Cortez |
| 5:00pm | R&A D’Souza / J & D. Etiennette |
Music Ministry 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | Mater Dolorosa |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | AHFI |
Feast of the Assumption 15 Aug 16 7:00pm Mass
| Reader | Buxton Thomas |
| Eucharistic Ministers | Josephine Thomas / Kath English / Karen Fernandes / Maria Maple |
SAUSAGE SIZZLE, 13/14 AUGUST
If the smell doesn’t remind you about the sausage sizzle, then here’s a reminder that the Fundraising Committee are holding a Sausage Sizzle after all Masses this weekend. Please stop by to say hi to Margaret and her team and enjoy a sausage in bread.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next Meeting of the Hoppers Crossing Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be on next Tuesday, the 16th, at 7:30pm in the Parish Community Centre. Thank you.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| 15th Aug | Feast of the Assumption. Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm |
| 31st Aug to 8th Sep | Nativity of Our Lady Novena every evening at 7:00pm. Timetable to follow. |
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
OUR PARISH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – for children who are 10 years and older and adults who are 30 years and younger.
The Brothers and Sisters of Two Hearts are helping in the formation of this group in our parish. The Brothers and Sisters will help you grow in your faith journey with a lot of fun, music and games as you gather each Sunday night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in our parish hall. We invite all of you – children, teenagers, adults – to come along and enjoy your evening with the Brothers and Sisters of Two Hearts with prayer, fun, games and pizza.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
| 15th Sep | PTS – School finishes at 12 noon |
| 16th Sep | Last day of Term 3. School finishes at 1:00pm |
| 4th Oct | No School for children – Curriculum Day |
| 5th Oct | Term 4 commences – 8:45am |
CONFERENCE: THE CHALLENGES OF DEMENTIA
Wednesday 14 September, 9.30am–4.30pm Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. This is the Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics Conference of 2016. Over the next three decades, the number of people living with dementia in Australia will almost triple. This conference recognises the many challenges of dementia for people with dementia in hospitals, community care, and residential aged care. Our keynote speaker is Ita Buttrose. This conference will be of interest to nurses, doctors, health care managers, pastoral and spiritual care workers, chaplains, allied health professionals and support staff, as well as to persons living with dementia and their carers. Cost: $165 includes morning tea and lunch. Details and registration: http://chisholmhealthethics.org.au/conference-2016-challenges-dementia
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Eleuteria Negrillo, Vijay Rodrigues, Laurence Gill and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Sue Johnstone, Gwenda McDonald, Trevor Hegarty, Ines Combate, Yolanda D’Lima, Louise Van Susteren, Lolita Lopez, Noel Lawrence & Tessie Lawrence, Nikolina Debono and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Alex Coelho, Glenna Pereira, Shirley Marx, Pedro & Dante Lopez, Crispin & Nick Garcia, Bernie Poppen, Maria Failla, Virginia Kallio, Yvonne Clayton, Renato Bernardo, Milton Roberts, Tanuj Patel, David Daborn, John Stewart, Winifred Hulme, Vin Beasley, Bob Meehan, Rosalita Rances, Wagner Javelona, Dominic D’Lima and all who are ill in our Parish.
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
Universal: That sport may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.
Evangelization: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty and love of neighbour.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
God is inviting you to dream: He wants to show you that you can make the world a different place.
JOSEPH’S CORNER COUNSELLING SERVICE SHOP
There will be a stall in the hall at all Masses on the weekend of 20/21 August featuring Bric-a Brac, knitting and crochet goods from Joseph’s Corner Counselling Service shop "MERRIJIG" in Yarraville. The shop raises funds to help keep the Counselling Service going. The Free Service is for Partners and Family members of people affected by addiction. If you can find something to purchase at the stall, you will be helping to keep this service continuing.
CATHOLIC CARE
There will be a special collection after all masses this weekend for CatholicCare who assist families who are struggling or in distress. We thank you for your support.
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA – STELLA MARIS SEAFARERS’ CENTR INC.
Calling past members and volunteers of Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre Melbourne to a reunion to be held on Sunday 21st August at 2:00pm. Reminisce with friends and get an update on current Centre operations. RSVP required, please call 9629 7494.
DOMINICAN DAY OF REFLECTION: TRUTH, BEAUTY AND GOODNESS
Saturday 20 August, 9am–4.30pm. Nazareth House, 16 Cornell Street, Camberwell. Coinciding with the 800 year Jubilee of the foundation of the Order of Friars Preachers, the Dominicans will hold a reflection day with special guests, the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia (Nashville). All welcome.
Cost: $40 includes morning tea and lunch.
Booking and registration: www.trybooking.com/LYIQ or at the parish office at St Dominic’s, East Camberwell. Registrations close 17 August
Details: Fiona Bradley 0402 474 074 or dominicaneventsaustralia@gmail.com