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Parish Newsletter 20 May 2012
Mass of Unity – Weekend of 26th and 27th May 2012
We welcome the parishioners from St Richards Church.
The Masses next weekend will celebrate our churches coming together as one parish community.
We will be celebrating this within the spirit of Pentecost and invite all parishioners attending these Masses to bring a plate of food to share over a cup of tea/coffee.
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy will be commencing next weekend, 27th May at the 11.00am Mass. This fulfilling ministry, to impart to our children the word of God, is recruiting new volunteers for our Sunday morning Masses. With our Masses moving to 9.00am and 11.00am, our aim will be to be able to offer Children’s Liturgy at both our morning Masses. The volunteers would be on a roster basis according to your availability. Please prayerfully consider your involvement in this important ministry and contact Deirdre Fennessy at the Parish Office – 9723 4275, with your interest.
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
Recently, several members of the community (both SPJE and St Richard’s) have expressed interest in the work of the Society. However they are unable to attend our meetings which take place on alternate Wednesdays, after the 9.15 mass. This has led our conference to reassess our operations.
To facilitate this interest we will hold an Information Night – June 6th in SVDP Room – 7.00pm. A light supper will be provided.
If you are interested, please ring Bill McConville 9726 6363, Leo Allison 9739 6669 or Tony Warren 9726 8363.
Parish Newsletter 29 April 2012
SPJE PARISH HALL FOR HIRE
The parish hall is available for hire to all in our parish and local community.
Tables & Chairs available at no additional fee and Large kitchen facilities.
Large area can cater for 21st birthdays, Engagements, Anniversaries, Baptisms, Dance Groups, etc.
For more information on cost and availability, please contact our Hall Manager, Leveda Allison on 9739 6669.
Flower Workshop
The parish will be running a free flower workshop to anyone who may be interested in learning how to arrange flowers for the church or home.
The workshop will be held on Sat. 19th May commencing at 10am – 12pm – SPJE Church Foyer.
If you have any flowers or greenery from your garden please bring them on the day.
Please call Adriana on 9723 4275 to advise if you will be attending.
Parish Newsletter 15 April 2012
THANK YOU
Many thanks to those who contributed to the Easter Offerings.
Fr Joseph Lu Xin
SPJE CHURCH CLEANING
We wish to thank those who clean our church.
We require new volunteers to help out with this ministry, if you are able to assist, please contact Adriana on 9723 4275 or email the parish at mooroolbark@cam.org.au
Dinner at the Well – Friday 25th May 2012
“Ecuador – a journey into eco-spirituality”
Jane and Neil have recently returned from a journey to Ecuador where they spent time with a number of indigenous communities.
At our next Dinner at the Well conversation, they will share some of their journey and how it has deepened their understanding of spirituality particularly as it relates to our call to be stewards of planet Earth.
CHRISTMAS FAIR 2012
Would you like to be part of St Peter Julian’s (including St. Richard’s) Parish Christmas Fair 2012?
First meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24th April at 7.30 pm in SPJE School (Parish Meeting Room 1.)
Parish Newsletter 1 Apr 2012
RCIA Candidates
We pray this weekend for our RCIA Candidates who are on retreat this Sunday as they approach their final stages of preparation to be received into our Church community at Easter.
MOOROOLBARK PARISH EASTER RETREAT
“The Emmaus Journey Retreat”
Our Easter Retreat is being held on Sat 21st April & 22nd April.
If you are interested in joining us please contact Deirdre Fennessy 9723 4275.
Retreat Director: Fr Michael Hardie SVD
Venue: Pallotti College, Millgrove
All welcome!
Please fill in a Registration form from either of the Church foyers and return with payment to the Parish Office by 5th April. End of this Week
The 16th Annual PASSION PLAY
Palm Sunday – Sunday 1 April, 1:30pm
Good Friday – Friday 8 April, 10am
Two performances only of the annual Passion Play.
Where: Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster
Melway Ref 33H9
Cost: FREE
www.passionplay.info
Parish Newsletter 25 Mar 2012
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Lent is an opportune time to stop and acknowledge God’s healing power in our lives. We are all invited to come before God and one another and make reconciliation an important part of the Lenten journey.
Tuesday 27th March @ 7.30pm SPJE church.
MINISTRIES FOR PALM SUNDAY & HOLY WEEK
We invite parishioners to sign up for our Holy Week Ministries: reading, commentating, Eucharistic ministry, offertory procession, resurrection supper etc. The list is in the foyer of the church, please sign up.
Please note that there is a special practice on Thursday, 29th March @ 7.30pm for readers. We ask you to make every effort to come so these so the liturgies can run smoothly. Thank You.
Stations of the Cross at St Richard’s
Presented by Grade 5/6 students, beginning 10.00am on Thursday 29th March.
Come and walk around our school garden and experience Jesus’ journey.
Walks commence every 10 minutes or so.
Please park in church grounds.
PALM SUNDAY
Has anyone some small and large palm branches to use at our liturgies at SPJE? They are needed by Thurs 29th March.
Contact the Parish Office.
Parish Newsletter 18 Mar 2012
SAINT PETER JULIAN EYMARD PARISH EASTER RETREAT
“The Emmaus Journey Retreat”
Our Easter Retreat is being held on Sat 21st April & 22nd April.
If you are interested in joining us please contact Deirdre Fennessy 9723 4275.
Retreat Director: Fr Michael Hardie SVD
Venue: Pallotti College, Millgrove
All welcome!
NB: Registration forms will be available in two weeks time.
Maddies Open Garden ….from Trash to Art
Be Inspired!………..…..come and explore this curious and ever-changing garden of whimsy and imagination created from “found and recycled” objects.
Discover the “Joys of Junking”. Participate in our “I Spy” challenge with your Kids.
Devonshire Tea, brewed coffee and soft drinks will be available.
When: Sunday March 25th 2012 10am – 5pm
Where: 80 Pembroke Road, Mooroolbark
(Cnr Pine Rd) Mel.Ref 51 k2
Cost: Entry: $6 per adult and $1 per child
All proceeds will go to Mary McKillop East Timor Mission
Children MUST be supervised at all times.
For all enquires ring:
Madeleine and Norm Willingham 9728 5628 or
email: maddiesw@bigpond.com
Parish Newsletter 11 Mar 2012
Don’t forget the Parish Picnic next week – Sunday March 18th 11am at Elizabeth Bridge Reserve Durham Rd Kilsyth
Articles for Julian’s Journal wanted – any items, jokes, stories, etc
Deadline is Friday 16th March
Parish Newsletter 4 Mar 2012
JULIAN’S JOURNAL – Articles needed
Yes – it’s that time again … we are starting to prepare the next edition of the Julian’s Journal! If you have something that you’d like to share with our parish & school community – maybe an article, story, inspirational or funny quotes, news of what you or your group is doing, any requests for assistance or children’s activities – please email them to spjemag@gmail.com or drop them off at the Parish House or your School Office by Friday 16th March. If you have any questions about this, please call Ann O’Connor on 0417 598 308.
Joy Club News…. March 2012
Thurs 8th Mar…Visit the Blue Lotus Oriental gardens in Yarra Junction. This is a delightful and peaceful setting even if you’ve been before it really is worth another visit. Entry $9 per person……..then off to Warburton for some retail therapy and lunch at one of the many eateries there.
Meet in SPJ car park at 10am
PARISH EASTER RETREAT
Sun. 21st/22nd April 2012.
Please keep this date free, more information to follow .
YOU ARE INVITED Calling all SINGERS and MUSICIANS …
We would like to invite anyone interested in being part of the music for the Parish Easter Services (that is: Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Easter Vigil) to come and join us. Bring your voice and / or musical instrument along to our Easter music practices on TUESDAYS 20th March, 27th March & 3rd April. Details in the newsletter
Parish Newsletter 26 Feb 2012
PARISH FAMILY PICNIC
Sunday 18th March 2012
ELIZABETH BRIDGE RESERVE
DURHAM RD KILSYTH
MEL: 51 H4
Mass will be at the amphitheatre at 11:00am.
BYO Picnic.
Sausage sizzle will be provided.
T W I L I G HT M A R K E T
Friday March 23rd
5.00 p.m. ‘till dark…
ST. RICHARD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
672 MT. DANDENONG RD. KILSYTH
LENTEN CALENDARS
Why not pick up a Lenten Calendar from the foyer of the Church.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Project Compassion boxes and/or weekly donation envelopes are available in the church foyer.
Parish Newsletter 19 Feb 2012
Parish Newsletter 19-2-2012
St Vincent de Paul – St. Peter Julian Eymard Conference
The members of the Mooroolbark Conference cordially invite all our donors to an
OPEN DAY at
THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ROOM
on SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY, 2012
11.30a.m. to 12.30p.m.
Come and see some of the work of your local conference.
Parish Pastoral Council
We welcome with thanks our new members to Parish Pastoral Council – Kevin Dwyer & Tony Warren.
Thank you
Thank you to John Dwyer who has volunteered to help in the parish garden.
Outer East Young Vinnies Information Night
Wednesday 14th March, 7:30-9pm
At Our Lady of the Pines parish gathering space, Carbine St, Donvale.
Young adult members will be presenting on the St Vincent de Paul Society and its works, and how young adults can get involved in volunteering through Outer East Young Vinnies.
For young adults aged 17 to mid-30s.
Snacks and light refreshments provided.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jamez on 0413 357 742.
Joy Club News….February 2012
So far we’ve booked two Thursdays, however if there is something you particularly fancy doing, then come to one of our breakfast meetings on the last Friday of each month….at Sweet Welcome Café, Brice Ave. 10am.
Phone Loretta 9726 0452 or Maddie 9728 5628 for any more info.
Thurs 23rd Feb…… Shopping adventure in Healesville then lunch at Mocha and Lime Café…….. lovely atmosphere and great food. Meet in SPJ car park at 10am so we can carpool.
Thurs 8th Mar…Visit the Blue Lotus Oriental gardens in Yarra Junction. This is a delightful and peaceful setting even if you’ve been before it really is worth another visit. Entry $9 per person……..then off to Warburton for some retail therapy and lunch at one of the many eateries there.
Meet in SPJ car park at 10am
