St. Peter Julian Eymard – Catholic Parish of Mooroolbark and Kilsyth

Parish Newsletter 11th December 2011

ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Come along on Tuesday evening the 13th December at 7.30pm at SPJE church for a very special liturgy that invites us to reflect on our lives and God’s forgiving love. Our parish has a history of gathering together during Advent as a community to celebrate our God who calls us to restore broken relationships with ourselves and each other.

2012 Sacramental Preparation Program
St Peter Julian Eymard and St Richard Parish Church offers a Catechetical Program for primary aged children who have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Classes take place every Thursday afternoon between 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm at St Peter Julian Eymard school beginning on Thursday, 16th February 2012. Enrolments are now being taken. If you wish to enquire or enrol your child please ring Veronica McLindon at the Parish House on 9723 4275.

Parish Newsletter 4th December 2011

Veronica’s Farewell
Please save this date ….. Sunday 29th January 2012.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS on the OVAL 6.00pm 24th Dec
Calling all children who whose families are coming to this Mass. Girls and boys we would love you to come dressed as angels, shepherds & royal people. If you would like to do a reading or take up the collection, distribute song books etc can you contact Veronica McLindon at the Parish House 9723 4275.
Looking forward to seeing you at this celebration of this beautiful feast.

CHRISTMAS FAIR – RAFFLE WINNERS..
Congratulations to the following winners…
1st Prize Laura Fitzgerald spje school
2nd Prize Kinsman Family
3rd Prize Rosemary Cullinan
4th Prize Bill McConville
Aprons & Craft Raffle
Michelle Mills – Cushion
Kelly Dixon – Cot Quilt
Suzie – Crochet Rug
Starnawski – Sleeping Bags.

INVITATION TO “La Storia Di Natale”
(The Story of Christmas)
St Peter Julian School Italian & Performing Arts Department together with Mr James Daly, Principal & Staff have much pleasure in inviting our parish community to this performance.
Wednesday 14th December – 10am and 1pm in the Parish Hall.
See newsletter for more details

Parish Newsletter 19th November 2011

Foodbank Cook Up
This Tuesday 22nd of November @ 9am at SPJE Parish Hall we are having our last Cook up for 2011. Thank you for the many donations of foodstuffs that have been given during the year. These and all monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Please come along to the cook up and join us for morning tea afterwards as we celebrate the end of the year together.

SVDP New Facility & Christmas
You may have noticed the new portable classroom in the Convent area. This is the new St. Vincent de Paul facility that will be used as a meeting room and storage facility for our food hampers. To those who have made extra donations towards furniture, power, heating, etc., we sincerely thank you for your kindness. We hope to be operating out of the facility in time for our Christmas Hampers.

Our Christmas tree with gift tags will be erected soon so please remember the needy at this time of year. There are tags for children’s presents or for money for food for the hampers. Thank you again for your help.

CHRISTMAS CD
Joe Fernandez our Parish Accountant has supplied the parish with a lovely Christmas CD. If you wish to purchase a CD the cost is $10. Each CD – $5.00 will be given to the parish as fundraising.

JOY CLUB NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY
Tues. 6th Dec. .. Christmas Break-up Lunch and Kris Kringle
We’ve made a booking at Club Kilsyth in Canterbury Road, for 12 noon.
Each person should bring a wrapped gift (or items) to the value of $10, we want this to be fun, so use your imagination.
We’ll be taking bookings closer to the date

Parish Newsletter 13th November 2011

ADVENT TWILIGHT RETREAT
Thursday 1st December 2011
THIS YEAR why not make some time to prepare for the coming of Christmas in the quiet and reflective grounds of the Park Orchards Parish Centre and Church. Once again we are offering an opportunity to come and join our community in an evening of prayer and contemplation. We begin with a meal followed by reflection and prayer, concluding with Mass.
Venue: St Anne’s Parish Grounds,
Knees Rd. Park Orchards.
Time: 6.00 – 9.30pm Cost: $15
Need a lift or have a query? Contact Veronica McLindon 9723 4275
Please place your name on the list in the foyer of the Church.

PREP 2012 FAMILY MASSES
Next weekend we specially welcome our 2012 SPJE Prep children and their families to the 6.00pm and 10.30am Masses.

PARISH FAIR – Sat. 26th November 9.00am – 4.00pm
St Richard’s School Grounds
2 Weeks to go………
Transport to the Fair
If you require or know of someone who needs transport to the Fair Day – please contact Mac Hoogenboom on 0438 751 067.

Parish Newsletter 6th November 2011

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Fr Joseph would like to thank our outgoing members of parish pastoral council – Marie Mutton & Bas Hoogenboom and we welcome our new members Mike Haywood & Chris Correia.
On Thursday 17th November we will thank and welcome these parishioners.

Maddies Open Garden…….from Trash to Treasure!
When: Sunday 20th Nov. 2011 10am – 5pm
Where: 80 Pembroke Road, Mooroolbark (Cnr. Pine Rd) Mel.ref .51 K2
Cost: Adult entry $6per person, children free.
All proceeds will go to Mary McKillop East Timor
Please see newsletter for more details

Thanksgiving Mass & Supper
Fr Joseph warmly invites you to celebrate with us:
St Peter Julian Eymard & St Richard’s Parish Break-Up Thanksgiving Mass –
Tue. 6th December 2011 @ 7.00pm
(Followed by supper in the Presbytery backyard)
(B.Y.O drinks and glasses)
RSVP by Monday November 28th 2011
Parish Office Ph: – 9723 4275 or email mooroolbark@cam.org.au

Parish Newsletter 30th October 2011

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
This weekend (closest one to the Feasts of All Souls) will be the time when we remember all those who have passed away. Many of these names are recorded in our Book of Remembrance. If you would like a name recorded and haven’t submitted the name in previous years then please write the name clearly and pass onto Fr. Joseph or drop off at the Parish Office. Thank you.

WANTED – MINISTERS of the WORD & EUCHARIST
We are seeking to expand both these rosters. If you are already on these lists can you please confirm your choice of Mass times as either a Reader/Commentator or Minister of Eucharist. If you would like to be involved in these ministries please place your name on the notice board in the foyer of each church. There will be a training session on Tuesday 15th November @ SPJE Church 7.00pm.

ADVENT LITURGY MEETING
You are welcome to attend a meeting where we begin to prepare our Advent experience in the Parish. The meeting will be held on Thursday 10th November @ 7.30pm at SPJE Parish House.
Hope to see you there.

FAIR NEWS
Please see the newsletter for current fair news.

Parish Newsletter 23rd October 2011

Reminder: Julian’s Journal Survey
Here is the link to the Julian’s Journal Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFMTBND

There will also be survey forms in the church foyer.
We look forward to receiving your responses.
Thanks in advance,
Fr. Joseph Lu Xin, Parish Priest
Mrs. Ann O’Connor, Editor of Julian’s Journal

MEETING AT THE WELL: DINNER CONVERSATION
Topic: “RECONCILIATION IS POSSIBLE AND CAN BRING TRANSFORMATION”
Presenter: Federal Agent Mr Tony Stafford
Date: Friday, 11th November
Tony Stafford, of the Australian Federal Police, will tell of his experience in the Solomon Islands in tracking and working with the murderers of six Anglican Brothers so that justice was achieved and the grace of forgiveness extended by their people.

PARISH FAIR: Sat. 26th November 9.00am – 4.00pm
St Richard’s School Grounds

Fair News

Volunteer Forms

Wrist Band Forms
Are all available in the church foyers.

Columban Calendars and SVDP Christmas Cards
Will be on sale in the foyer from 29th Oct.

Invitation to Contribute to Thanksgiving
Are you a regular participant to our Parish community? Have you considered contributing financially to support the activities of our parish
If you are not yet contributing financially and are in a position to contribute something (every little bit helps) please contact Adriana at the parish house on 9723 4275 or by email on Mooroolbark@cam.org.au, or complete a Pledge card which are available in the church foyer with a plain envelope provided for privacy if required

The St Vincent Room
For many years past, your local SVDP Conference has been operating from a space under the convent.
Funding has been obtained from Central Council to purchase a second-hand office building, which, over the next few weeks, will be positioned in the space between the convent and the school. We will need further funds to provide services and furnishings for our building and any support would be most appreciated.