CATECHIST NEEDED URGENTLY If you have a spare hour on a Thursday morning 10.30am-11.15am to help teach children at Concord Primary, we need your help. We need catechists and helpers; Training is provided for those interested. Please contact the Parish Office on 9747 4210 between 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Wed – Fri or contact our Catechist's Co-ordinator Rosemary on 9747 1479
PARKING IN SEPTEMBER Please note that for Sundays, 7, 14 and 21 September, there will be a Mass at 11.00 am for First Holy Communion. On those Sundays there will be no parking available in the Church Forecourt on Sunday morning for 9.30 am and 11.00 am Masses. Pedestrian access will be available from Parramatta Road but there will be no access for cars from Parramatta Road
MARY MACKILLOP EDUCATION COURSES Guided Meditation . presented by Sr Elizabeth Crilley rsj at North Sydney Mon 15 & 22 September 11.00 am – 1.00 pm $10.00 per session. Phone 9929 7344
Help needed for the Southern Sudanese People at St Bakhita Centre, 2 Hornsey Rd Flemington. We are trying to help them gain some very basic computer skills and would love some people to help just one or two students. Lesson days, times and length of lesson can be negotiated. Please phone Sr Maria on 0408 615 671.
We congratulate the children who are celebrating their
First Holy Communion
FIRST RECONCILIATION Families with a child who will be presented for First Holy Communion in 2009 are reminded that the children will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in October. If you have not already received a letter about First Reconciliation, please contact the Parish Office tel 9747 4210.
PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION
Becoming a De La Salle Brother opens up a life of incredible adventure, exciting challenges and purpose. Although not for everyone, maybe it's right for you. To experience the extraordinary life of a De La Salle Brother, here's your opportunity to live and work with the Brothers for two weeks in Papua New Guinea . See www.delasallebrothers.com for details.
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Community & Corporate Relations Department in Lewisham requires assistance with simple office duties, such as opening mail, assisting with outgoing mail and other clerical work. If you have on or more days per week free and would like to help, would you please phone P au l Cook on 9568 0234 by 16/09/2008
WORLDWIDE 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 refocus on each other and fall in love all over again! Weekend date: 31 October – 2 November 2008 Venue: Mt. Schoenstatt , Mulgoa, (nr. Penrith) NSW for bookings/details contact: 02 9489 4523 or 02 4283 3435. .Information: website www.wwme.org.au
THE ANNUAL APPEAL FOR RETIRED PRIESTS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE WILL BE HELD DURING SEPTEMBER There is an increasing need for support for our retired priests. There are many priests who have served the people of Sydney for 40 to 50 years that are now approaching retirement. Due to this looming “bulge” in the number of retired priests, there is an urgent need for to build up the recently established Priests' Retirement Foundation. The Foundation provides for the accomodation and health care of retired priests. Their living expenses are covered by the contributions made to the Sunday 1 st Collection.
There are now 64 retired priests in Sydney . Soon there will be significantly more. Your generosity will allow our priests to retire with dignity and security, and be provided with health care, accommodation and the support they deserve . The Second Annual Appeal for the Retired and Sick Priests Foundation is now being held in all parish es. Contributions are 100% tax deductible. Brochures and envelopes are available on the tables near the church doors.
CHURCH CLEANING: Every Saturday morning one of the teams of the Altar Society assists with the cleaning of the altar area. For many years Tony Livolsi has cleaned the main area of the church. Tony is no longer able to do that task and volunteers are needed to help. It requires about one hour on a Saturday morning to vacuum the carpet. If you can help please contact the Parish Office tel 9747 4210.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY to be held in the Strathfield St Mary campus 25 A Barker Road , Strathfield on Saturday 13 September between 9am - 4pm. And in the North Sydney Mackillop Campus 40 Edward St North Sydney , on Wed 10 September between 5pm – 8pm . ACU National offers programs in Arts, Business, Education, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Information Systems, Nursing, Social Work, Theology and Visual Arts and Design .
PRAYER FOR FATHERS' DAY: MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER You are invited to Mass and Intercessory Prayer with Blessed Mary MacKillop at Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, Mount Street, North Sydney. Masses: 8 am, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm. Intercessory Prayer 12:15 and1:45.