125-129 High Street,
Berwick  3806

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21TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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  • PLEASE PRAY FOR...
    We remember those who have died recently especially:
    Dean Withal, Gregory Cooper, Francis Wong, Barbara Viney, John Meulenkamp, Anne Wever

    and those whose anniversaries occur at this time especially:
    Valerie Goldsmith
    as well as those recorded in the Parish Anniversary Memorial Book.

    We pray for those who suffer with poor health at present in body or mind or spirit:
    Marie Murphy, Rhiannon Woodsell, Audrey McKeown, Norma McGreal, Peter McMullen, Thomas Phalp, Anne Moore.

  • CHOIR PRACTICE
    Last Monday of the month in the Church. All welcome.
  • CHANGES TO MASS
    We continue to follow the changes authorised by the Australian Bishops:
    1.Stand before responding :’ May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands……..”
    2.Make a bow of reverence before receiving communion (while the person in front is receiving).
  • 2008 FIRST COMMUNION
    Commitment Masses are on next weekend 30th/31st August. Children will hand in the Certificates with dates chosen to Father during Mass.
  • FR BRENDAN
    Is away on Holidays
  • CENTACARE APPEAL
    We will take up a collection for Centacare at Masses next weekend. Envelopes are available.
  • ST FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
    A Showcase of Talent night is planned for Friday October 24 where students and teachers (past & present) are invited to come and share their musical or dramatic talent. “Showcase 30” is to be held in the Beaconsfield College Hall on Friday October 24 beginning at 7.30pm. A Cabaret style evening of variety and entertainment is planned. To register an expression on interest in performing at the Showcase of Talent or for more info contact Maree Chapman at SFX on 9707 3111 by August 11.
  • MACKILLOP COMMEMORATED ON COIN
    The 2008 Inspiration Australians $1 uncirculated coin can be purchased at www.ramint.gov.au or by calling 1300 652 020.
  • CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
    Fr Peter attended the state conference of the CWL this week. Members would help to establish a branch in Berwick. If any parishioners are interested please contact Fr Peter.

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  • THANKS FROM THE WYD08 TEAM
    It’s been a huge couple of months culminating in an awesome week at World Youth Day in Sydney for about 500 pilgrims from our diocese. The WYD team would like to thank everyone who made the pilgrimage to Sydney and all of our WYD events this year possible. It has been a massive effort from volunteers, group leaders, home-stay providers, fundraisers, event volunteers, parish WYD contacts and everyone who put their hand up to be part of WYD and we appreciate everything you have done. We would especially like to thank everyone for their generosity and patience when things didn’t go to plan—such as when buses that had been booked and paid for didn’t show up as scheduled! Overall though WYD has been a wonderful experience and something that was only possible with the encouragement and hard work of the entire diocesan community—so THANK YOU!
  • BRINGING WYD08 HOME
    Everyone is invited to one last WYD Pilgrim Session to reflect on our time at WYD08, to celebrate, to catch up with new friends and to discuss the future of youth ministry in our diocese. Sessions will be held in each region so attend the session closest to you. Bring a piece of WYD08 memory/souvenir with you for a bit of show and tell. West Region meets on Tues-26/8/08-6.30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield.
  • KEEPING IN TOUCH
    Missing all of your WYD08 buddies? Catch up with them on www.XT3.com and join the “Diocese of Sale WYD08 pilgrims” group to hear about everyone’s WYD experience, post your photos and find out about post-WYD opportunities to connect to your parish and community.
  • WORLD YOUTH DAY PHOTOS WANTED FOR OUR GALLERY
    If you were lucky enough to attend the WYD08 please shar your experience with the parish by sending us some photos. Click here to email them. Thanks


 


Congratulations to Lana Louise Bellio, Elly Brooke Griscti, Chloe April Rider, Kian Kristian Shannon and Thomas Alexander Shannon who are baptised this weekend.
Congratulations to Mireille Lajoie and Peter Colbert who have married at St. Michael’s this weekend.
LITURGY GROUP: Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Presbytery. If the recent WYD events have moved you, come along and take part in planning for our liturgy- you will be welcomed warmly.

RCIA: Sessions held on Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. at the Parish Centre .

ST VINCENT DE PAUL: Next meeting on Tues 26th Aug at 7.30pm in the staff room.



TRIBUTE TO MONSIGNOR GALLAGHER
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St.Vincent de Paul
Catholic Archdioses of Melbourne Catholics Diocese of Sale