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Barrie Burrow  died Thursday 2nd Sept.  Our prayers are with him, Val and the children Lynda, Yvette, Maria and Justin and his wife Louella and their 2 children, and then the wider family Margaret (Barrie's sister) and her husband Rod and their 5 children.  The funeral is 10.30 am on Wednesday 8th Sept at Engadine.

Merle Bibby (a resident of JPV for 23 years) died from JPV nursing home on Friday 3rd Sept.   She was 97 years old.      The funeral is yet to be confirmed - but aiming for Tuesday at Mary Help of Christians Heathcote at 1.30 pm.

New Borns:
Letitia (nee Burns) & John and their new baby boy - Patick George Layton born 7th Aug.
Erin (nee Carnegie) & Paul and their new baby boy - Levi Dawson born 29th July
Dominique (nee Burgess) & Justin and their new baby boy - Cruz Francis ... born 28th July
Genevieve & Paul and their new baby girl - Tia Drewberry born 14th July.
Donna & Ben and their new baby boy - Aaron James Holden born 7th July
Sally-Anne & Patrick and their new baby girl  - Gabriella Anne Alessi born 26 June

Karin (nee Mannyx) and Bryce and their baby girl - Amelia Michelle Cochrane born  23June

Analissa & Daniel and their new baby girl - Amelie Grace Ovens born 22 June.

We rejoice with these families and let us pray for them and their children. 

 

Congratulations and thanks to Nathan, Natasha, and Kelley who were baptised and fully initiated into Christ and our Catholic Community and Meridith, Ross, Janelle, Tracey, Raelene, and Nicole who were confirmed and received full communion with us!

 

Celebrate and Grow' 2008 Special focus from the Parish Pastoral Council.

'Gratitude leading to Action' 2009 Special focus from the Parish Pastoral Council.

'Reaching out in loving Service'  2010 Special focus from the PPC

Our Parish
strives to be a welcoming faith community inspired by
the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. 
We endeavour to reach beyond our regular worshiping family.

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WELCOME TO OUR PARISH...

  If you are new to our Parish please come and introduce yourself to one of our priests after Mass -
or come and say hello at the Parish Centre during the week.   

Our parish is made up of people within many groups -  including Schools & Colleges, a Retirement Village, Youth Ministry, Boys Town and many more.  You can begin to explore these groups on this website - but this is only a 'door' to the real people.  While waiting to introduce yourself you might like to click on the side menu to see the faces of our Parish Team, view a Map of the Parish Buildings and read about the various Parish Groups that look forward to welcoming you.   The Contacts group will point you to web-links and also phone and email contact details.  Looking forward to meeting you.

 

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time -

Dear Parishioners,
I have been away during the week - a little out of touch with on the ground activities.
Before I left Andrew O'Conner, Stacy Potts and Margaret Day accepted the call to be part of our Parish Pastoral Council for the next three years.  I sincerely thank them for taking on this call.    At the next meeting we will officially farewell and thank Sue Streeting, Deanne Bratton and Peter Stewart for their service within this ministry over the last 3 years.  On the Parish Website under parish groups, there are some guidelines that speak about what the aims of our PPC are and some of our working guidelines.  This group is such a crucial part of our parish and its future. 
So many in our parish contribute in so many areas.  However it is often the structures we set up that help this to happen.  I thank all the people who take on roles within our structures and leadership - from PPC, to liturgy, to finance, to leadership and organising within groups.  
Again I remind us that Sept. 11 is the parish groups expo - a chance for us to celebrate and proclaim what we as a parish are doing.   Let us make the most of this opportunity.
Blessings and may we live Jesus,
Fr Mick (Parish Priest)

This week:    
What is true humility and how does it enhance our connection to God, life and each other? 

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Coming Events:

1&2 Sept: 1st Reconciliations for Primary School prepared children.   6.30-8.30 pm 

11th September: Parish groups/ministry Expo with the Primary School Family Food Fun Day

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I am excited and hopeful regards the parish expo day on Sept 11!  Please mark this in your diary and realise what a special opportunity it is for our parish!  We are gathering with the Primary School family fun day - with rides and food organised by the primary school parents and friends and the Youth Centre Sub-clubs.   There will be plenty of activities to entertain the children and entice the adults - and at the same time lets celebrate and give thanks for the life of our parish community, and promote awareness of the diversity of our ministries and groups.  I can also see this day helping us have a deeper sense of Parish unity - when we realise that all of us make up our parish family!!

12 Sept: 1st Eucharist classes begin.  5 pm - 5.45 pm in the college hall - followed by 6 pm mass.

Parish Workshops on unfolding our talents and strengths.

Thurs 16/9, 23/9 & 30/9 Group A (Daytime): @ 10.00am-12 noon.
Mon 13/9, 20/9, 27/9 Group B (Evenings): @ 7.30pm-9.30pm. prompt starts for both groups.

1st-3rd October:  OzBosco - Salesian Gathering for Youth at St Mary's. More details to follow.

11th Oct - Parish presentation of the E- Conference on Jesus Christ - 7.30 - 9pm venue to be confirmed

18th Oct - Parish presentation of the E- Conference on Jesus Christ - 7.30 - 9pm venue to be confirmed

23rd October    Family Games night - run by Connect Leaders.   In the new primary school hall - 7.30 pm - More details soon.

24th October    9.30 am at Engadine - JPV 25 celebration mass- display in the hall.

24th October World Mission Sunday - Propagation of the Faith Appeal. 

19-21 November:  Parish Antioch weekend - - more details to follow.

3-5 December:  Youth Camp for Y6-9 students - Run by Connect Leaders.  More details to follow.