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PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM
Imortant information regarding changes to our
approach to Sacramental Preparation
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We have our Final session for First Communion today in the Church at 9.am—9.50am - Please continue to pray for the children and their families in this final week towards that wonderful day when they receive Jesus for the first time. First Communion will be celebrated at the Vigil 6pm Mass on Sat 20th September; 10am Mass on 21st September & 1-am Mass on 28th September.
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ENROLLING FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION
Enrolments for First Reconciliation in 2008 are now OPEN, with enrolment forms available at the back of the church. Any child age 7 (or usually Year 2) or above is welcome to participate in the program. Enrolment forms are due to be returned to the Parish Office by the Friday 26th September. For information please contact Gayle Anderson in the Parish Office 9521 2356 who can help with enquiries.
We ask CATECHISTS to please collect enrolment letters & fliers to distribute to students who might be eligible to prepare for and receive this Sacrament. These are at the back of the Church today
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Anouncements...
MASS OF ANOINTING : Saturday 13th September—10am! Ministers visiting the sick and housebound—please remember to mention this to those you visit so that they might make arrangements to attend if they are able. (Anyone in the parish willing to transport people, please contact Gayle in the office).
ANNUAL CATECHIST MASS: Sunday 21st Sept—2.00pm St Mary’s Cathedral—followed by afternoon tea in the Cathedral Hall—Please contact Jo if you will be attending.
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| PARISH FAMILY MINISTRY
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For the children & Families..
Thank you, God, for the gift of our family. Be with us in our good times and in our struggles. Help us always to be conscious of the love we have for each other, especially as we reflect on the many blessings you have given us. Amen
We are once again inviting anyone wishing to be involved in the Family Mass - To find out about this just follow this LINK!
The Family Mas encourages a 'sense of belonging' atmosphere along with a warm & friendly community spirit!! ..... come along each & enjoy the experience.
Kay - macadamak@bigpond.com
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Living in a family is participating in the work of the lord, it is a sharing of the mission of the Church. It is...holy. Love is the cornerstone of the family. Love brought us to life as a family. It is through love that God is revealed. The family is the first place we learn love and caring, and how to live co-operatively, and productively with others. We help each other to grow & reach out to serve those in critical need. No matter who we are, or what vocation we have, we all belong to a family. |
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| Promoting Reconciliation
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 Aboriginal Reconciliation Group
We thank you for the wisdom of indigenous Australians in their knowledge and care for the land. May we be open to receiving their wisdom in our struggle to care for the natural environment. MORE PRAYERS
This group was formed by a small number of interested parishioners following encouragement from the Catholic Bishops conference in 2006 to act on Pope John Paul II words in Alice Springs in 1986 which called all catholic people to actively work towards reconciliation with our aboriginal brothers and sisters. READ MORE
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| Engaging with neighbouring Church communities...
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 Local Ecumenical Activities
ECUMENISM...The movement of Christian Churches toward a mutual understanding of their problems and the concept of unity and love willed by Christ
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN AUSTRALIA
FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO CHRISTIAN NEWS ONLINE! Christian News Online (CNO) is a weekly selection of news from the Christian Churches. Our editor scans major church and religious websites each week to produce summaries and links to the original stories. The selection includes news stories, a feature, and an editorial. In addition, there is a featured book and website each week, as well as a cartoon prayer.
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| Understanding some of the common Catholic liturgical & devotional practices
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Why do we do..the things we do?
 INQUIRERS COURSE We have been hearing from a number of people lately interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith & becoming Catholic & so we have decided to continue our inquirers course recommencing on Thurs 17th May 7.30pm-9.00pm in the Parish Office. Follow this link for full details of the PROGRAM 2007-2008 This interest in the community by people looking for meaning or to make sense of their lives—seeking something deeper—seems to be growing, & our inquirers course I believe is a very important response by our parish to all of these. If you know someone who would appreciate hearing about our course, please take a flier & hand it along to them. Meanwhile, supporters are also most welcome to join in. Supporters represent the friendship & prayerful support of the parish. Fr Martin stpats.sutherland@bigpond.com
† www.catholicism.about.com † www.catholicenquiry.com † www.ask.catholic.org.au
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| SUPPORTING OUR PARISH MISSION...
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Parish Rebate program...you can help support our Parish if you insure your Home & its contents through CCI - CCI offers a program that returns a 10% rebate for every new policy introduced through our parish….Give them a no-obligation call next time you need to renew 1300 655 005 or visit their website: www.ccinsurances.com.au |
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St Patrick's Parish
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM
Would you like to join our PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM and help support the vital pastoral work of this parish? You can pick up a registration form, or dowload from the link below, or email admin@stpatssutherland.org.au for further details. In order to improve efficiency of the giving programme, parishioners who contribute will be asked to indicate whether they do, or do not wish to receive a receipt for tax purposes. Thank you for your generosity.
Donations are 100% Tax Deductible & are available by envelope or Credit Card
APPLICATION for Planned Giving Program
NB: Please print this application & forward it to the Parish Office St Patrick's Church PO BOX Sutherland 1499 |
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HELPFUL WEBSITES & SERVICES....
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Social Justice 