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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B
SALE DIOCESAN CONSULTATION PHASE ONE REPORT: Strengthening Parish Communities Post-Pandemic
The Diocesan Consultation Report highlights how many parishes have experienced a renewed sense of community following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the isolation, parishes adapted through virtual gatherings and have emerged stronger, with a deeper appreciation for in-person connections and sacramental life.
To read more about how our Diocese has navigated these times and the positive outcomes, visit our diocesan website for the full Phase 1 report. at https://www.cdsale.org.au
Come and See: Bishop Greg has called for the young men of our Parishes of the Diocese to come to St Thomas the Apostle Parish, 5 Fiorelli Blvd, Cranbourne East VIC 3977 on Sunday, 27th October 2024 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm particularly those who sense a call from God to life as a priest. Or, who simply want to come and enquire. It will be an opportunity to meet and greet those living the life, to pray with them and have all your questions answered. And, remember, "the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it" Mt13:45
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Live Your Best Life in Love...
Marriage Encounter is coming to Trafalgar on November 16-17 2024.
Every married couple deserves this very special weekend.
Time-out to nurture your most precious relationship away from daily distractions.
You will come away from your weekend feeling more deeply connected and with tools to help keep the passion alive.
No group sharing is required.
The weekend is based around Catholic values. Couples of all faiths are welcome.
Please check our website for details and to book your special weekend at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Trafalgar - Nov 16-17, 2024.
Starts Saturday morning at 7:30am and finishes Sunday afternoon around 4:30pm.
Information/Bookings: Please phone Mercy & James 0409 183 676 or
Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: wwme.org.au
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Synod on Synodality:
The participants will be arriving for the Second Assembly in Rome at the end of this week in preparation for the opening of the Second Assembly.
Program for the Second Assembly – Opening Retreat
The Second Assembly will begin with a retreat starting on Monday 30 September and ending on Tuesday 1 October. As for the previous Assembly retreat, Father Timothy Radcliffe and Mother Ignazia Angelini will lead the meditation sessions.
Two such sessions are scheduled for Monday morning, and two for Tuesday morning. On Monday afternoon, participants will be involved in a Conversation in the Spirit, followed by Mass at St Peter’s Basilica. On the Tuesday afternoon, there will be another opportunity for participants to share in a Conversation in the Spirit, followed by a Penitential Vigil presided over by Pope Francis.
The Penitential Vigil will be broadcast by Vatican Media and is open to all.
More information about the details of the General Assembly can be found here:
Popes Prayer Intention for October: For a shared mission
We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.
PART-TIME POSITION: PASTORAL TEAM MEMBER
St Michael’s Berwick is seeking someone to join our vibrant and dynamic Parish team.
The position is part-time consisting of 18 hours per week.
The ideal applicant would have some knowledge of, and experience in, Pastoral Care, Funeral and Liturgy preparation, Sacraments including Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and Baptism.
Knowledge of Microsoft Power-point and Word is also essential.
The applicant must be able to work flexible hours as the position include some evenings and weekends.
They will be accountable to the Parish Priest, and or his delegate, and will be appointed permanent part-time, after a satisfactory six-month probationary period.
Applicants are asked to apply in writing to secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au by the 11th of October 2024.
A copy of the job description is available via the same email address.
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'Every Generation' is a two day national Catholic Conference that seeks to equip and empower intergenerational renewal within our church. It is a great opportunity for those in your community to meet others from around Australia who are on the mission of parish renewal. The conference will be informative, interactive and of course there will be food, fun and friendship. There will be opportunities for prayer, workshops, Mass and Adoration, everything that shapes a good gathering into a great conference.
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“God walks with His people”, is the title chosen by Pope Francis for his Message for the upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Holy Father reminds us that all of us, God’s people, are migrants on this earth, on our way to the “true homeland”, the Kingdom of Heaven.
St Michael’s will host this wonderful occasion for all our different cultures to come together and celebrate the diversity of our Diocese. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Greg Bennet, together with Fr Jeff, Fr Paul and priests and deacons from our Diocese, followed by a function in the Stadium.
We would like to have as many countries as possible represented: in food preparation, cultural dancing and singing and general help on the day.
Set up will be on September 28 at 1.30pm. Please contact the Parish Support Centre if you can assist. Thank you.
If you are planning to attend and/or bringing a plate please let the Parish Support Centre know. Food needs to be dropped off at the Stadium by 2.30pm, clearly labelled for those suffering from allergies.
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A Faithful Promise: Catholic Marriage – Covenant and Calling
The ACU Centre for Liturgy is offering a SHORT COURSE entitled A Faithful Promise: Catholic Marriage – Covenant and Calling presented by Professor Clare Johnson, Director of the ACU Centre for Liturgy.
It will run over 4 Tuesday evenings - 15, 22 and 29 October and 12 November 2024, from 7 – 8:30pm AEDT (live via Zoom). Each session stands alone and enrolment for one or all of the sessions is an option.
Overview of Content:
Session 1: Biblical and Theological Foundations (15 October)
Session 2: Marriage as Contract, Covenant, Sacrament (22 October)
Session 3: Living the Sacrament of Marriage: Unity, Indissolubility and Openness to Life (29 October)
Session 4: Theology of Marriage in the Order of Celebrating Matrimony (12 November)
Cost: $100 (or $25 per session)
Registration: www.acu.edu.au/marriage_short_course
Catholic Theological College, is delighted to announce the return in October 2024 of their popular online lecture series, Engaging Your Faith. Thirteen stand alone sessions on a range of themes will be presented by members of our lecturing staff. These sessions would be an ideal opportunity to explore the possibilities offered at CTC for personal, theological, and spiritual development.
Topics include the following:
Cost: $25 per session or $40 if seeking teacher accreditation.
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Help for those accompanying Catholics facing end-of-life decisionsAustralia’s Catholic bishops have released a new document to guide priests, chaplains and pastoral workers who are asked to provide pastoral support to Catholics who are considering accessing the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) scheme. The Companion Guide has been written as a tool to help Catholics reflect and learn from To Witness and to Accompany with Christian Hope, a document endorsed by the bishops in November 2023. for more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/2xde6n3r
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
Applications invited for Good Samaritan Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program for Catholic women: Applications are invited for the 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring (SAM) Program for Catholic women, an initiative of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Core components include financial assistance for women undertaking tertiary studies, spiritual direction and mentoring. The SAM Program offers financial assistance to a maximum of $A8000 per year for women undertaking tertiary studies at a recognised theological institution. The grant can be spent on tuition or other expenses associated with the completion of the qualification. For more information and application please visit https://tinyurl.com/yckdfs5t
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Diocesan Consultation
& Assembly Prayer
2024-2025
Holy Spirit of Wind and Fire, come!
Startle us anew with your power and energy.
Blow fresh life through our tired dreams.
Fan into a flame the gifts you have given us.
Light up the windows of our joy and purpose.
Spark bright fires of optimism deep within us.
Reveal more clearly a vision of what is possible.
May we listen attentively
to your quiet whisper at our very core.
May we discern your call
expressed in the voices and stories of others.
May we build a Church
that radiates and nourishes our unity of faith.
May we be at one with all of humanity
and the rest of God’s creation.
May we develop the courage to be people of mission,
alert to opportunities,
always on the move,
bringing Good News to our needy world,
Wind and Fire for one another.
Amen.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Pray for Us.
For those parishes who do not print in colour here is a black and white pic of the logo
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The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
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Resources: Australian Catholics Archdiocese of Adelaide
Universal Prayers of Intercession for Sunday Mass
Unversal Prayers of Intercession for weekday Mass
Popes Prayer Intention for September 2024
FOR THE CRY OF THE EARTH
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and of victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will undertake to personally care for the world in which we live.
Safeguarding Sunday
Presider: Conscious that each person is precious in the eyes of the Lord, let us place our prayers before God who is kind and merciful, and rich in compassion.
For our community: that we have the strength to stand in solidarity with victims of abuse, the humility to come to terms with the sinful crimes of the past and the patience to stop and listen to children and the vulnerable.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For families: that they may grow stronger and more resilient in their love and care for one another so that children are raised in safe and nurturing environments.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For parents, carers, relatives, friends, mentors, teachers, coaches and other adults: that they may always follow the example of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, by treating children, young people and all vulnerable people with proper respect and care.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For those whose lives have been traumatised through abuse: that they may find the courage to share their story and to find lasting peace and healing.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For children in our parishes: that we may all work collaboratively to ensure the happiness and confidence of every child, support them to raise their voices and be heard, and to foster an environment of safety and protection where children flourish.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For Church leaders, especially Pope Francis, Bishop ________, Leaders of Religious Congregations, lay leaders of Church organisations and all entrusted with ministry and pastoral care in the Church: that they will continue to help build stronger faith communities where children and adults at risk are empowered and listened to.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
For our community as it seeks to follow the example of Christ and the teachings of his Church: that we will work to ensure that policies and procedures are implemented to protect children, young people and the vulnerable in our society.
Let us pray to the Lord
R: Lord, hear our prayer
Presider: Gracious and loving God, source of all truth, justice and healing, we implore you to hear the prayers we offer and to look favourably on the pleas of your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
Diocesan Consultation Process
Domestic Violence
For Perpetrators of Violence:
That those who commit acts of domestic violence may experience true repentance and seek the help they need to change their behavior, allowing God’s love to transform their hearts.
We pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
For Awareness and Education:
That increased awareness and education about domestic violence may lead to greater prevention and support for victims, and that our society may grow in its commitment to justice and peace.
We pray to the Lord.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT 2024August 20th 2024
Social Justice Statement 2024-25 - Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace (catholic.org.au)
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1-7 September
This prayer service is designed to mark the Season of Creation (1st Sept - 4th Oct). The zip file contains both the prayer service PDF and an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. The resource also includes ideas for creating an interactive prayer space, inspired by Laudato Si' and suitable for small or large congregations or parish groups.
The Season of Creation is fast approaching. It’s a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.
As you’re no doubt aware, the season starts 1 September, World Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations. Throughout the month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for Earthcare Parishes to promote and celebrate their Earthcare journey with their wider community – a great opportunity for moving forward, particularly on the Goals of Ecological Education and Ecological Spirituality.
The Season of Creation Celebration Guide has just been launched. You can download it at EN_Celebration Guide_Season of Creation.pdf - Google Drive
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Click here to access the resources Click here to read Pope Franci's message
Click here for the resources website
Sept 29th 2024
Prayers for Children Lost too Soon
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has unveiled a national code of conduct for people ministering in Catholic dioceses around Australia.
details regarding the media release and a link to the 32-page document, Integrity in Our Common Mission can be accessed on the diocesan website/news section at https://tinyurl.com/mr3cvtsu
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Check out your parish report at: https://ncpr.catholic.org.au/2021-parish-social-profiles/
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The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has published a document on evangelisation, offering a scriptural and theological reflection on the proclamation of the Gospel through the lenses of encounter, discipleship and mission. It draws on seminal documents on evangelisation from recent decades, including the teachings of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis. Evangelisation can be downloaded directly from https://bit.ly/Evangelisation2023
The official English version of the Synthesis Report of the First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, "A Synodal Church on Mission." Is now published. The 41-page report summarises the discussions from the first assembly with every item in the report being approved by at least a two-thirds majority of the voting members of the Synod. This "is not a final document but an instrument in the service of ongoing discernment." This Document can be found at https://bit.ly/3qYiozA
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Click here to read the document
SALE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY IDEAS FOR PASTORAL INITIATIVES
Dignitas Infinita on Human Diginity: Australian Catholic bishops have acknowledged the release in Rome of the document, Dignitas Infinita.
" Every human person possesses an infinite dignity, inalienably grounded in his or her very being, which prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may ever encounter." To read the media release and the full document visit cdsale.org.au/news
Discovering God and what it means to be Catholic: a resource for enquirers of the Catholic faith.
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