25th July, 2010

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

World Youth Day 2011

World Youth Day in 2011 will be held in Madrid, and the Diocese of Parramatta Youth and Young Adult Apostolate has a website with information for anyone interested in joining a group who will be going over for the event. Visit www.parra.catholic.org.au/youth.

Vinnies Door Knock

21-22 & 28-29 August.
Volunteers are needed for 3 hours to collect donations for this year’s appeal. It is a great way of having fun, exercising and meeting people in your area while collecting money for a good cause. Ph: 9689 1900.

Parramatta Marist

190th Anniversary Dinner. On Friday 29 October, Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead is holding its 190th Anniversary Dinner at Sarah Grand Ballroom, Le Montage, Lilyfield. Tickets: $90 each. Corporate sponsorship available. Contact the school (02) 9635 7066.

PALMS Australia

Palms Australia is seeking volunteers for positions in Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Current needs include doctors, teachers, administrators, accountants, tradespeople, nurses and many other skills. Curious to know more? Please come to our Focus Workshop at St James' parish hall, 2A Woolley St, Glebe. Saturday 7th August from 9:30am. RSVP to brendan@palms.org.au or visit www.palms.org.au

Interfaith Dialogue

To be held at the Institute for Mission Cnr. Flushcombe Road & Marion Street, Blacktown.
9.00am – 3.30 00pm, Saturday 4th September. Sufism in Islam - Speakers: Fr Herman Roborgh, S.J. Specialist in Christian-Muslim Dialogue and Imam Afroz Ali. Christian Ecumenism -
The Churches and Intercommunion
Speaker: Rev.Dr. Gerard Kelly, Catholic Institute of Sydney. Ph 9831 4911.

Women’s Breakfast

St Mads Women’s Breakfast 2010.
Put the Saturday 23rd October in your diary. More details to follow.

Prayer Group

Wednesday morning prayer group is held in the chapel after the 9.15am Mass and everyone is welcome.

Diocesan Shopping Day

This year’s Annual Diocesan Shopping Day will be held on Saturday 20th November. More info will follow in the next few weeks. Keep the day free… its lots of fun and the bargains are terrific!
Oakhill College Gala Day
Saturday 31 July. Home games of rugby, soccer, tennis, netball, hockey. * Battle of the Bands * Big Kids’ rides. * Mum’s Chill Out zone (tea, coffee etc). * Stalls/ food * Raffles & more.

Bereavement Support

The Diocesan Solo Parent ministry is now offering a monthly Bereavement Support gathering in the St Nicholas of Myra parish rooms (enter off Higgins St) Penrith on the second Tuesday of each month, at 10.00am, or immediately following the 9.30 am Mass. Anyone over the age of 50 and who is grieving the death of their spouse/partner is very welcome to join this gathering; parishioners from any parish are welcome to attend. Ph: Sr. Eileen on 9933 0205 or eileen.quade@ccss.org.au

Diocesan Youth Breakfast

Sat 21st August: Diocesan Youth Leadership Breakfast: we are blessed to have Bishop Anthony as our guest speaker at the Breakfast. It will be at the St Patrick's Cathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta from 8.30-10.30am. Flyer will be sent out soon.

Retreat

Fr Robert Stewart OFM Cap: 11 September. The Kellyville Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity is hosting a one-day retreat from 9am-4.30pm (including Mass). Maximilian Kolbe House, 8 Greyfriars Place, Kellyville. BYO plate – shared lunch. All welcome to attend. Inquiries: Anthony Saliba 0405 155 00, Mary Clare Meney 0437 781 464.

Book Sale

Mustard Seed Bookshop Mid Year Sale 12th -14th August. Save up to 75% off selected books, CVDs, pious goods, statues, DVDs and T-shirts. 3 Keating St, Lidcombe. Phone 9646 9000.

Next:       

• Parish Council:  15th Sept
• Finance Cttee: 11th August

Mary MacKillop Feast Day

Celebrate this special feast day at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney on Sunday, 8th August 2010. Pedestrian entry to will be via 80 William Street, North Sydney (wheelchair access via Museum gates, 7 Mount Street). Masses will be celebrated outdoors on Glenroy Green: 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 3 pm. Chapel open for private prayer & visits to Mary MacKillop’s Tomb: 8.30 am - 5 pm. Museum open (free admission):  8.30 am – 5 pm. Mary MacKillop memorabilia, Ethica Peruvian products & light refreshments will be on sale.

Prayer Morning

At Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney. You are invited to a Prayer Morning with Mary MacKillop on Wednesday, 28 July, 2010 from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Cost $15 (Concession $10). This month’s topic: “Mary MacKillop – “a tree planted by water” (Jeremiah 17:8) with June Flynn rsj. If you would like to stay on for the 1pm Mass in the Chapel, you are most welcome. Bookings and further enquiries: Sister Monica Barlow 8912 4818 or mmp.ministries@sosj.org.au.

Audition for MacKillop Musical

A nationwide search is on for actors for this new Australian musical. Auditions held in October. More info at www.mackillop.info

Positions Vacant
Out of School Hours Care Coordinator
The Executive Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the new position of Out of School Hours Care Coordinator (Diocesan wide responsibilities). For further information go to: www.parra.catholic.edu.au.