Sunday, December 27, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
St. Francis de Sales
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Social Justice Thought For The Week
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Social Justice Thought For The Week
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Monday, November 30, 2009
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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Youth Ministry News - November 2009
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Friday, November 20, 2009
God Said No
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness..
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from
worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, Yes!
finally you have the idea.
(Original source unknown)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Social Justice Thought For The Week
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Nagle Centre Trivia Night October 2009
The Trivia Night Friday 23rd October. 7pm. Cost $10.00 per person.
Venue St John's Hall next to Catholic Church Cordeaux Street Campbelltown.
Contact Jenny at the Nagle Centre to book a seat or table.
02 4628 2928.
Nagle Centre Trivia Night October 2009
The Trivia Night Friday 23rd October. 7pm. Cost $10.00 per person.
Venue St John's Hall next to Catholic Church Cordeaux Street Campbelltown.
Contact Jenny at the Nagle Centre to book a seat or table.
02 4628 2928.
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Youth Ministry News - October 2009
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Friday, October 9, 2009
A powerful prayer
Monday, October 5, 2009
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Faith & Life e-newsletter October 2009
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Eucharist : The Great Transformation
Monday, September 21, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Christian-Muslim Relations Today
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Up Coming Social Justice Sunday September 27th
2009 Social Justice Sunday Statement
And You Will Be My Witnesses: Young people and justice
In July 2008, young people of the world gathered in Sydney to celebrate their faith in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI. During that week we saw how the Holy Spirit inspires a commitment to justice in young people.
In this year’s Social Justice Sunday Statement, the Catholic Bishops of Australia support young people’s commitment to social justice and reassert the central theme of World Youth Day:
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses. (Acts 1:8)
The Bishops remind all Catholics of Pope Benedict’s challenge during that week:
What will you leave to the next generation? … What legacy will you leave to young people yet to come? What difference will you make?
The earliest Christians were young women and men who received the Holy Spirit, then went forth to spread the Good News and to care for the most vulnerable. Many young Australians, too, witness to the Gospel as ‘ambassadors of hope’, as the Pope called them, using their gifts in the service of justice.
Some young people, however, face injustices that prevent them taking up the challenge, leaving them disempowered, excluded and deprived of basic dignity. Of many such issues, the Bishops discuss four: the plight of Indigenous youth, those excluded from employment, the issue of mental health and the prevention of abuse. They also discuss two international concerns: the environment and global justice and development.
At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus tells us that he is sent ‘to bring the good news to the poor’ and ‘to set the downtrodden free’ (Lk 4:18–21). After his Resurrection, he offers his disciples peace and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit – the spirit of justice, a core tenet of Christian life and faith. We seek to enhance the reign of God in our land through forging reconciliation, acting for justice and making peace. We are bound into the struggle for justice – to see, to judge and to act – and challenged to go forth in the peace of the Holy Spirit, to love and serve the Lord.
Bulletin note
The Bishops would welcome promotion of the Statement in the weeks leading up to Social Justice Sunday. A possible entry in your parish bulletin or newsletter could be:
We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 27 September. This year’s Social Justice Sunday Statement is titled: ‘And You Will Be My Witnesses’.
During World Youth Day 2008, Australia saw thousands of young Christians inspired by the Holy Spirit. Yet many young people are marginalised, excluded and deprived of dignity. The Bishops recall the challenge of Pope Benedict – ‘What will you leave to the next generation? What difference will you make?’ – and present it again to all Australians, young and old.
For further details about the Catholic Bishops’ Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website (www.acsjc.org.au) or call (02) 8306 3499.
Associated resourcesThe ACSJC website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) will have the following resources available for download free of charge well before Social Justice Sunday:
• Social Justice Sunday Liturgy Notes• teachers’ resources• multimedia resources.
Other resources that are very useful in parishes and schools are the Social Justice Sunday Prayer Card and ‘Ten Steps’ leaflet. These can be ordered from the ACSJC Secretariat on (02) 9956 5811 or by email: admin@acsjc.org.au.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Invitation: FaithWorX - "Catholic-Muslim Relations Today" @ Sun Sep 27 6pm – 9pm
You are invited to
FaithWorX - "Catholic-Muslim Relations Today"
Sun Sep 27 6pm – 9pm
(Timezone: Eastern Time - Melbourne, Sydney)
Siant John the Evangelist Parish Hall, Campbelltown (map)
Owner/Creator: stjohncampbelltown@gmail.com
A Presentaion on the current state of Catholic- Muslim Relations by Fr. Patrick McInerney, who has studied the field for decades. This evening promises to be full of insights and will clarify much, enriching the understanding of all those who attend.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Faith & Life E-newsletter update for September 2009
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Bulletin 30 August 2009
MONDAY 9:30 am Mass
TUESDAY 9:30 am Mass
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am) Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
THURSDAY 9:30 am) "St. Gregory the Great"
FRIDAY 8:30 am) Liturgy of the Word & Holy Communion
SATURDAY NO 8:00am Mass
10:30am & 2:00pm Masses - CONFIRMATION
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SATURDAY 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm ONLY
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME : FATHERS DAY
VIGIL Saturday at 6:00 pm
SUNDAY Masses at 7:30am; 9:00am, 10:30am & 5 pm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: 9.00 am Mass 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays
FRS MICHAEL & GEORGE will be away on the Annual Diocesan Clergy Retreat from Tuesday to Friday this week. Please refer all parish matters to the Parish Office between 9am & 3:30pm
TUESDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Church each Tuesday, 1pm – 6pm
CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE: Next Meeting THIS Wednesday 7:30pm in the Parish Hall . ALL WELCOME
PLEASE PRAY FOR: SANDRA CHRISTINA BRIGGS; SYMONDS WILLIAM JORDAN; CHRISTINA BOWERING;(BABY) PHOEBE RYAN; who died recently and for DICK HERFORD; ELLEN HORTON; KIERAN DUNNE; EILEEN DUNNE; JOSEPH DUNNE; JOHN CRITTENDEN; VERA CRITTENDEN; NICHOLAS GAVAGHAN; whose anniversaries occur at this time.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION:- Bishop Peter will Confirm 69 parishioners on Saturday next , 5 September at 10:30am & 2pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend. N.B. NO 8am Mass on Saturday
FaithWorX will look at the Question “Whatever happened to the Apostles” NEXT Sunday 30 August from 6pm in the parish Meeting Room. Bring a friend as we explore some of the Churchs’ early history.
DATE CLAIMER: Fr. Patrick McInerney ssc, has accepted our invitation to talk on “Christian – Muslim Relations today” on September 27 from 6pm in the Hall. We expect to learn much about this important issue enquries to Br. John (0409 450 239).
CYC GROUP have planned an outing for THIS Sunday. Contact Erin for details 0431 238 119.
REFUGEE & MIGRANT SUNDAY: An invitation is extended to attend the Mass at Mount Carmel Parish, Varroville THIS Sunday 30 August at 2:00pm. Bishop Peter will celebrate the Mass. International food and entertainment will follow in the Mount Carmel School Hall.
BLESSING MASS for Mothers & Babies on Tuesday 8 September at 9:30am.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: We welcome and pray for ANNA GWEN MAREE QUINN; LUKE ANTHONY ALLAN QUINN; who were baptized in our Parish recently.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Friday, August 21, 2009
Prayer
Dear GOD,
I want to thank you for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has
caused me pain or grief; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive.
I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.
I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I'm thanking you because
FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me. AMEN
God is just so good, and He's good all the time.
This morning I knocked at Heavens door, God asked me... My CHILD... what can I do for you?' and I said 'Daddy please protect and bless the one reading this message.' God smiled and answered.... 'Request granted.'
This message is now in your
hands.
What will YOU do with it?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Social Justice Thought For The Week
Friday, August 14, 2009
Parish Bulletin 16 August, 2009
MONDAY 9:30 am Mass
TUESDAY 9:30 am Mass
WEDNESDAY 9:30 pm Mass
THURSDAY 9:30 am Mass – St. Bernard (Yr. 4 attending)
FRIDAY 8:30 am Mass – St. Pius X
SATURDAY 8:00am Mass – Queenship of Mary
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VIGIL Saturday at 6:00 pm
SUNDAY Masses at 7:30am; 9:00am, 10:30am, & 5 pm
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: 9.00 am Mass 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays
TUESDAY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament takes place in the Church each Tuesday, 1pm – 6pm
PLEASE PRAY FOR: KATHLEEN CRAWFORD; who died recently and for BROCK BOLIN; KATHLEEN SANDON; DON BRUNERO; MAY SLATTERY; ALBERTO MACADANGDANG; ELAINE & NORM CULLEN; whose anniversaries occur at this time
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION:- over 70 parishioners are preparing for the Sacrament that will be celebrated in our Parish on Saturday 5 September at 10:30am & 2pm. We pray for them as they prepare.
ADULTS who have not been Confirmed can also receive the Sacrament on that day. See. Fr. Michael or Fr. George to enrol.
STEWARDSHIP call all of us to examine how we use our gifts to bring God’s Kingdom into our neighbourhood. What are you doing?
SOCIAL JUSTICE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “In love man transcends himself, he frees himself because he is concerned for the other person, because he wishes the other person’s life to succeed.” Pope John Pau II.
FaithWorX meets THIS Sunday in the Meeting Room from 6pm. We will be receiving OUR FAVOURITE MOVIES, with a Christian theme, you can even bring your own movie! Contact Br. John (4628 7213) for details)
Catholic Youth Campbelltown (CYC) Group will meet in the hall THIS Sunday at 6pm for our regular prayer and games. Bring your friends to help Build this youthful (16-25 yr olds) Community.
REFUGEE & MIGRANT SUNDAY: An invitation is extended to attend the Mass at Mount Carmel Parish, Varroville on Sunday 30 August at 2:00pm. Bishop Peter will celebrate the Mass. International food and entertainment will follow in the Mount Carmel School Hall.
THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL needs your help.
Can you regularly give two and half hours (11am – 1:30pm) to help us in distributing assistance to through the Nagle Centre? Training will be given as needed. Contact the Piety Stall (or Jim on 4625 7627 or John on 4625 0172) to find out more.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: We welcome and pray for DECLAN JOSEPH ELI QUINN; who was baptized in our Parish recently.
MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES MASS 2009: If you are celebrating, 25, 40, 50 or 60 years of marriage this year & would like an invitation to the Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Peter Ingham at the Cathedral on Sunday, 13 September 2009 at 2pm please contact Helen Bennett on 4253 0934 or email Helen.bennett@woll.catholic.org.au and an invitation will be sent to you.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
DOW Youth August 2009
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