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SEPTEMBER

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“BE MORE WEEKEND”

“Aspire not to have more, but to be more” Oscar Romero.

This weekend the Parish Social Justice Committee is asking for your gold coins to support Caritas Australia Water Project – Pakistan Floods. Members of the Committee will have blue buckets at the entrance to the church to collect you donations.

Coming event: Social Justice Sunday 25/26 September

Thanks PSJC members.

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PRAYER FOR WATER

Loving God,
whose son Jesus Christ
called all who were thirsty
to come to him, believe and drink,
Look in mercy on your people
living in dry lands,
and struggling to survive
without access to safe drinking water.

Forgive our selfishness in life
and our misuse of our natural resources.
We commit ourselves to value
and care for your gift to us.

May rivers of living water and
practical compassion for all
who suffer flow out from our hearts.

Refreshed by your Spirit,
and following the way of Jesus Christ,
we will continue to serve you in the people
and creation entrusted to our care.

Amen

(adapted from a prayer by Rev. Canon Paul Robertson 2004)

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We celebrate Fathers Day this Sunday.
We remember all of the men who have been
fathers or father-figures to us.
We bless them all and pray for their
continued support.

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The Gospel of St John the Apostle

Presented by Michael Fallon msc

(fourth lecture in a series of seven)  

St John the Apostle Parish Centre

Day: Tuesday Date: 7 September 2010 Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm Contact: Parish Office 62543236 Cost: $5.00 per session

michaelfallonmsc@gmail.com
Lectures are accessible from the web www.mbfallon.com

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THE FEAST OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY will be celebrated next WEDNESDAY the 8th September at the 9.30am Mass. The Holy Rosary will be recited before Mass at 9.10am.

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SPRING RACING CHARITY LUNCH (Supporting Karinya House of Mothers and Babies) Date: Friday 10th September 2010 Time: 11:30am for noon Place: Olympus Ball Room, Hellenic Club Cost: $68pp RSVP: Monday 6 September Enquiries: Sue 0411 046 347

 

Marist Mother's Mass When: Wednesday 8 September Time: 9:30am Where: College Pavilion All current and previous Marist mothers are invited to attend and your sons are welcome to accompany you.  Mass will be followed by morning tea.  Please bring a plate.  RSVP to Ros Lewis on 6298 7200 or Kathy Haseler  kathyhaseler@mcc.act.edu.au.

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Sisters of Mercy Exhibition
"Walking Nuns"

A view of the life and spirit of this group of women and of the rural communities from which they came.
Rheinberger Centre,
Yarralumla
7 September - 10 September

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A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF MARY MACKILLOP

A series of Reflections by Andrea Dean

9th September : A very human and ordinary woman

16th September : A woman of strong faith

23rd September : Love in action

Time : 6:45pm for a 7pm start

Where : Holy Spirit Parish, Amaroo

Contact : 6242 9622 or hols.gungahlin@cg.catholic.org.au

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Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Healing Service for the Indigenous community, their families and friends will beheld on Thursday 9 September at 5:30pm in the St Benedict's parish Centre. Enquiries to Kerrie: 0402 049 650, Sally 0422 066 080 or bronnie.schlager@gmail.com

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MASH IT............ An Ecumenical Young Adults "Prayer & Praise" night.

Come join other Christian young adults from arund the Canberra region to share a meal and a time for prayer and praise to our wonderful God. This will be a great opportunity to meet people from other denominations and to share a meal, our faith and experiences and to promote any future events, retreats, etc your group has planned.

Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Date: Thursday - 16 September Venue: The Rheinberger Centre, Parish Room, Yarralumla RSVP: Saturday 11 September jimbo-moloney@hotmail.com Cost: Gold coin donation

 

RETREAT AND LECTURE James Alison Catholic Theologian, priest and author Atonement Retreat: Monday 13 September 2-4:30pm   Public Lecture: Tuesday 14 September 7:30pm Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (chapel) Barton $5.00 or $2.00 (unwaged) RSVP to Lyndon 6272 6201 by September 9 Coffee Club Every 2nd and 4th Sundays after 10:00am mass Next Coffee club 12 September Cardinal Francis Xavier Thuan's anniversary mass. All are very welcome. Celebrant : Archbishop Francis Carroll When : Sunday 12 September 2010 Time : 11.00am Where : St Christopher's cathedral. GUARDIANS and ANGELS Dates : Fridays Fortnightly September 17 Fortnightly in the Parish Centre 10:30am to noon. (School terms only) SUNDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB We are reading: The Lady in the Lake By Raymond Chandler Sunday September 19 3:00pm Parish Library Come and join in the conversation   Evenings for the Engaged Six weeks marriage preparation course Day: Thursday Date:23 September 2010 Time: 7:30pm Enquiries Mark & Kathy Haseler 6166 7634   WOMEN'S BREAKFAST CLUB Every 4th Tuesday of the month Little Chef Cafe Nettlefold Street Belconnen Tues 28 September 7:30am. An opportunity to catch up with old and new friends. Catholic Girls High School Braddon and Daramalan College SCHOOL REUNION Who: 1975 year 12's & 1973 year 10's Date: Saturday 9 October 2010 Time: 6:30pm Place: Maddies – Kingston Hotel Cost: $35.00 RSVP: before 11/09/10 http://www.35yearsreunion.net.au/

OCTOBER

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Single MEN What's a life for?

Discernment weekend for men 20-35yrs.
A weekend to discover where God is drawing you;
married, single, priest, religious…
prayer; mediation; reflection; self-discovery

DATE: 8-10 October, (beginning Friday Night) PLACE: St Mary's Towers Douglas Park NSW Http://towersretreat.abundance.org.au COST: $60.00 (includes all meals and accommodation) CONTACT: Chris McPhee msc 0419 149 793; 02 4630 0217 or mcpheec@ozemail.com.au

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GENERAL

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Refugee Resettlement Committee would like to thank the parishioners of St John the Apostle for their generous response to Refugee & Migrant Sunday Appeal. The leaving collection totalled $1699.60.  

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Library News: "A Calendar of saints: the lives of the principal saints of the Church year"; "Today we celebrate: the saints and their message for us"; and the Chambers Encyclopaedia, "Saints" are on display in the library this week.

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Sisters of St Joseph of Goulburn Invite your PRAYER REQUESTS. Prayer in support of your time of need is as near to you as your telephone, post office or computer. To place your request for prayer support you are invited to contact: Sr. Colleen Howe 2/50 Archibald St LYNEHAM 2602 or 0439 483 426 or 6262 6736 email: colhowe@tpg.com.au Library News: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament St John the Apostle Church Monday 10:00 – 11:00am Parish School of Religion 9.15am - 10.00am Sundays Parish Centre [School Term Only] Parish Blessing May God bless you and keep you. Turn his face to shine on you and have mercy on you. Turn his countenance to you and give you peace.

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