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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERWORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER:A weekend for married couples. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset . . . Your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to recharge your relationship batteries, refocus on each other and fall in love all over again! Weekend date: 20 – 22 July at St. Mary’s Retreat Centre, Douglas Park, NSW Bookings: Ardell & Bill Sharpe tel. 02 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au Information: website www.wwme.org.au CCJP AGM & SUNDAY SEMINAR - ALL WELCOMESunday 19 Nov. 2012 Venue: 9 Alexandra Ave, Croydon Time: 9.45 - 12.00pm email: ccip@bigpond.com Marriage Mass & Renewal of VowsMarriage Mass & Renewal of VowsSt Mary's Cathedral 10.30am, Sunday 29 July (Marriage & Family Sunday) Married couples in the Archdiocese of Sydney who are celebrating a special anniversary this year (25, 30, 40, 50 or 60 yrs of marriage) and those couples married in the last 12 months are invited to attend the Mass. RSVP to imfevents@sydneycatholic.org or 9390 5283. Christian Meditation Introduction and Renewal DayChristian Meditation Introduction and Renewal Dayat St Benedict's Monastery, 121 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia on Sunday, 20th May. Arrival at 10:00am for 10:30am, presentations, periods of meditation, Mass and conclusion around 3:00pm. Please bring your own picnic lunch, tea and coffee are provided. Books and other material will be available for purchase. Enquires: Ann Bergman 9498 2625 anniebergman@hotmail.com Ann Lomas 9456 4775 atlomas@bigpond.com St Scholastica's College ReunionRetreat for WomenRetreat for Single WomenMulgoa (24-26 August 2012)Single Women 18-35yrs are invited to a retreat to help them gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of their life. Talks on virtue, prayer, scripture, spiritual direction, life with Christ, Marriage and Religious Life. Speakers: Bishop Peter Comensoli, Sr Mary Rachel OP, Fr Greg Morgan, Sr Hilda Scott OSB, Dr Robert Tilley, Sr Moira Debono RSM and Karen Doyle. Cost: $190. For further info contact elizabeth.arblaster@sydneycatholic.org or on 9390-5937. Program at www.vocationcentre.org.au/importantdates. Day PilgrimageMARY MACKILLOP IN SYDNEY -A day pilgrimage to Mary MacKillop Place and The Rocks. Date: May 19th Time: 9.30am – 3pm Cost : $25 (includes morning tea, lunch & pilgrimage booklet). For further information & bookings ring 02 8912 4845/0417 683 123 or email mmp.ministries@sosj.org.au Prayer Morning - Mary MacKillop PlacePRAYER MORNING AT MARY MACKILLOP PLACE, 7 MOUNT STREET NORTH SYDNEYLAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH (ENTRY VIA MUSEUM RECEPTION) You are invited to a Prayer Morning with Mary MacKillop on Wednesday, 30th May 2012 from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Cost $15 (Concession $10). This month’s topic: The Dream Darkens – Excommunication Reinstatement & beginning again If you would like to stay on for the 1pm Mass in the Chapel, you are most welcome. Bookings and further enquiries: 8912 4818 or mmp.ministries@sosj.org.au .
Men's LunchSenior Men's LunchSouthern Men’s Christian Fellowship invites you to their senior men’s lunch. It will be held on Wednesday 30th May at 12.15 for a 12.30 start, at Donald Robinson Village café at 81 Flora St, Kirrawee, for a $12.00 light lunch. Our guest speaker for May is the Rev. David Mansfield. He is a strong family man with three children and eight grandchildren. He was trained in the early days as a cheese maker. He also has the honour of caring for “The Archbishops Overseas Development Fund” for work in Africa and Asia. David has written several books and has spoken at the Village church service many times, so will have many friends at the lunch. If you plan to attend our lunch, please ring Arthur Watterson on 8539.7990 or John Ansell on 9528.2481 by Monday 28th May 2012. | Worldwide Marriage EncounterA Day of Growth for married, engaged, dating couples, priest and religious.Sunday 1 July: Worldwide Marriage Encounter presents A DAY OF GROWTH – for married, engaged, dating couples, priest and religious. 11.30am-4.00pm at John the Baptist Parish, 45 Mount Street, Bonnyrigg Heights, NSW 2177. Full details: 02 98238059 Information: www.wwme.org.au Vocation Discernment - 20th May"An invitation is extended to young men who would like assistance in exploring whether God may be calling them to the Priesthood. These reflection mornings are held every third Sunday of the month at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush. The next Silence & Solitude Sunday will be Sunday, 20 May 2012. Time: 9am-2pm (lunch at 1pm). Registration is required. Enquire/register: 9390 5970 orvocations@sydneycatholic.org" SERVANTS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS – 12th ANNUAL ROSARY PROCESSION.SERVANTS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS – 12th ANNUAL ROSARY PROCESSION.The Servants of Mary Help of Christians 12th Annual Rosary Procession in honour of Mary Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia will be held from Lang Park, Grosvenor St. Sydney; (opposite St. Patrick's, Church Hill), to St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, 26 May. Commencing at 10.45am with Holy Mass at 12.10pm celebrated by Bishop Terry Brady. Let us proclaim to the people of Sydney our love for Mary, Help of Christians, our Mother, our Queen and our National Patroness. Christian MediationChristian Meditation Introduction and Renewal Days to be held at St Benedict's Monastery, Arcadia - Sundays: 19 August and 18 November. For more information please contact the following; Ann Bergman 9498 2625 anniebergman@hotmail.com or Ann Lomas 9456 4775 atlomas@bigpond.com.GEN C - FOR YOUNG PEOPLEGEN C - FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WANT MORE. You've been a Catholic for a while; you've regularly attended Mass and perhaps a prayer group. You've experienced the Holy Spirit working in your life but you want to go even deeper, you want to know God even better, you're ready to be challenged and go to the next level. Gen C is for young people who want more. To find out more, visit www.ccrnsw.org.au/genc . Teaching Religion CourseTEACHING RELIGION.A 2 day intensive course at Lidcombe Teaching Religion with Gerard O'Shea, Senior Lecturer at the John Paul II Institute for Marriage & Family (Melbourne). 09 & 16 May - For more information contact the Catholic Adult Education Centre: 9646 9010, study@caec.com.au or www.caec.com.au. Retreat Morning for MenRetreat Morning for Men with Patrick Madrid.Renowned Catholic theologian, author and speaker is visiting Australia
from the USA and will be speaking at a special retreat morning for men
on
Saturday 19 May at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. The topic
of his talk will be “Turn away from childish things and become the man
Christ wants you to be”. The morning runs from 8am to midday and
includes Mass, BBQ Breakfast, recollection, opportunity
for confessions and morning tea. RSVP and Enquiries contact
lmfevents@sydneycatholic.org, 9390 5290 or visit
www.lifemarriagefamily.org.au. PATRICK MADRIDPATRICK MADRID LIVE IN AUSTRALIA MAY 2012The Catholic Adult Education Centre for the Archdiocese of Sydney presents Patrick Madrid International Author, Radio and TV Personality on 18 May, 7.30pm. Topic: “Answers to lies Society Tells You”. Venue: ACU, 25A Barker Road, Strathfield. Tickets $15, bookings essential on 9646 9000 or via www.patrickmadridlive.com . Supper provided. Don’t miss it! Alive Again CatechesisAlive Again Catechesis with Bishop Julian PorteousJoin hundreds of young people on Friday May 25 for a FREE BBQ and an amazing faith experience when we meet at Trinity College Auburn for this year’s Pentecost Catechesis with Bishop Julian! Starting at 6.30pm the night will feature music with GARY PINTO and the Revelations (the CYS Band), local youth entertainment acts, Adoration, Catechesis with Bishop Julian and will culminate in an awesome prayer experience. This will be a FREE EVENT (wristband required). For more information go to www.cys.org.au or to register and collect wristbands contact annelise@cys.org.au or call 9764 4357. Reflection MorningsSilence & Solitude Sunday Reflection MorningsAn invitation is extended to young men who would like assistance in exploring whether God may be calling them to the Priesthood. These reflection mornings are held every third Sunday of the month at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush. The next Silence & Solitude Sunday will be Sunday, 20th May 2012. Time: 9am - 2pm (lunch at 1pm). Registration is required. Enquire/register: 9390 5970 - or vocations@sydneycatholic.orgBethlehem College ReunionBethlehem College, Ashfield annual reunion, Sunday 17th June.The day will commence with Mass at St Vincent's Church at 10am, followed by morning tea and College tours. Lunch will be served in the College hall at 12.30pm. For further information and to RSVP, contact the College before June 8th. bethlehemexstudents@gmail.com or 9798 9099 extension 131 or visit the website 222.bethlehemcollege.nsw.edu.au Feast of Corpus Christi2012 WALK WITH CHRIST – FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI.Sunday, 10 June, 2.30-4.30pm
starting from St Patrick’s Church Hill, Wynyard and ending at St Mary’s
Cathedral Forecourt. Bishop Julian Porteous will lead the procession
and celebrate solemn Benediction. For more information please visit sydneycatholic.org/walkwithchrist. ST PHILOMENA HOLY MASS AND ASSOCIATION MEETINGST PHILOMENA HOLY MASS AND ASSOCIATION MEETING.You are invited to a light luncheon after midday Mass then meeting and
testimonials from St Philomena’s intercession. St John Vianney was very
devoted to her. Pope Gregory XVI called her “the great wonder worker”.
Time and date: 12 midday Saturday, 26 May (last Saturday of May)
beginning with Mass and Confessions at 11.30am. St John Vianney’s Church
– 17 Cameron St, Doonside. RSVP: Elizabeth on 0423 154 463 by Monday,
21 May. CONFERENCE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS.CONFERENCE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS.The University of Notre Dame will be holding a Conference for Religious Educators on 09 – 10 July at the Sydney Campus,
104 Broadway. The conference is for primary, secondary teachers,
catechists and parents. Amongst the keynote speakers are Anthony Cleary,
Catholic Education Office RE&E, Archdiocese of Sydney and Bishop
Michael Kennedy, Diocese of Armidale. For more information please
contact sydney.education@nd.edu.au 2012 ABRAHAMIC FAITH CONFERENCE2012 ABRAHAMIC FAITH CONFERENCE.The theme of the 10th Abrahamic Faith Conference is Family. The conference will be held on Sunday, 03 June at Isabel Menton Theatre, Mary MacKillop Place, Mount St, North Sydney from 2.00 – 5.00pm. Seating is limited, registration essential. Please register at registrations@affinity.org.au or Tel. 9702 0789 |
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