FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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PIETY STALL ROSTERS/CHURCH PREP
The rosters are ready for collection or can be downloaded from the link on the right handside.
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PARISH LIFE WEEKEND
Please mark 3/4 March 2012 as a day to discover the groups and ministries active in our Parish. There are a variety of groups that service different needs. You may like to join one as a way to become active in our parish community.
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FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM
Our Parish invites Catholic children currently in year 3 or above to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our Reconciliation Program for 2012 starts with a Parents Only meeting on Tuesday 7th February at St Michael’s School Stadium. Meetings are at 1.30pm or 7.30pm. Attendance at one of these meetings is compulsory if your child is to participate in the 2012 program. For more info, please contact the parish office on 97071355 or email secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS(RCIA)
An invitation is extended to all catechumens, candidates and their families, RCIA team members and parishioners to the Rite of Election, celebrated by Bishop Prowse at 3pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sale on Sunday 26th Feb. The Rite of Election will be preceded by afternoon tea with Bishop Prowse for catechumens, candidates and their families and RCIA teams at 2pm in the Chapter House.
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AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Congratulations to Andrew Bacon who has been awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) this week.
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CATECHIST CHILDREN
For those children who prepared for their sacraments in the Catechist or after-school classes last year-their workbooks and symbols can be collected. There is a box on the table in the foyer. Thank you.
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CHARISMATIC MISSION & RETREAT
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
The Community of the Risen Lord and Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Sale invites you to join Br Lalith Perera and his team for a life transforming experience:
- Friday 27th January 7.30pm-9.30pm at OLHC Narre Warren
- Monday 30th January 7.30pm-9.30pm at Sacred Heart, St Albans
- Tuesday to Thursday 31st January-2nd February 7.30-9.30 at OLHC Narre Warren
- Friday 3rd February 7.00pm-9.30pm at St Michaels Berwick.
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FOUR STEPS RETREAT
Saturday 4th February 1.00pm-9.00pm and
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS SURVEY
It is still possible for anyone who did not return a written survey to participate online. Go to www.2011ncls.org.au/nclsplus our Parish Survey Access Code is: XKT7-TMND. Parishioners may invite friends/family with some parish contact to be involved this way. As it is a different survey, those who complete the Church Attendees’ Survey may also do the Community Contacts Survey. The written survey forms have been forwarded. Thank you to all who participated.
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CATECHIST DIPLOMA COURSE 2012
is being offered to those interested. There is no cost. See notice board for details or contact Liz. Applications close 10th Feb.
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CERTIFICATE IN CO-ORDINATION OF PARISH-RE PROGRAM
see details in foyer if interested or contact Liz. Applications close 17th Feb.
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GOSPEL REFLECTION SHEETS
On the table in the Church foyer are some Take Home Gospel Reflection sheets. Please feel free to take one home. It can be a very good help with your prayer and reflection during the week.You can dowload the Home Gospel Reflection sheet, click here.
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DIOCESE OF SALE 125TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Friday 27 April at Kernot Hall, Morwell. Go to Diocese website for more information.
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OUR PARISH WEBSITE
Let us know what you think of the new website. Email secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au
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MISSALS
For those who ordered the new missals: these will not arrive till late March/April, and we will advise in the Good News when they are available. Thank you for your patience. It is a printing issue, not of our making.
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FAREWELL FR FRANK YOUNG
Please join us to Celebrate Fr Frank’s priesthood and the years he has devoted to the Diocese of Sale. Sunday 19 Feb beginning with Mass at 11am at St Mary’s Church Maffra. Meat will be provided, but all are asked to bring a small salad and dessert to share. Anyone wishing to make a contribution towards a gift is welcome to contact Kevin on 5147 2405.
For further info please contact Maffra Office on 5147 1921.
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WEEKEND MASS TIMES
SATURDAY: 6.00 p.m.
SUNDAY: 9.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. -
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
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BAPTISM
Sundays after 10:30 a.m. mass (but bookings are essential)
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RECONCILIATION
Saturday 9.30am — 10.00am & 5.30pm—5.50 pm
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MARRIAGES
By arrangement with Fr. Peter or Fr. Jeff. At least 6 months notice is required.
ONLINE ROSTER SEARCH
Please note: The online Search feature is not working
we are currently updating this.
You can download the roster by clicking on one of the appropriate links below;
Links
Mass Times & Directions
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 6:00 pm
Sunday: 9.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Weekend Masses
Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 a.m.
Baptism
Sundays after 10:30 a.m. mass (but bookings are essential)
Marriages
By arrangement with Fr. Peter or Fr. Jeff. At least 6 months notice is required.
Reconciliation
Saturday
9.30am-10.00am
5.30pm-5.50pm.
Exposition
Wednesday
10 am-11 am
