Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary—15 Aug
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary next Saturday, 15 August, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are at: 7:30pm Vigil (Friday evening), 7:00am 9:15am 11:30am (Polish).
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Sydney live in Clergy Conference—10-13 Aug
Frs Paul, Sone and Joseph will attend the Archdiocese of Sydney Clergy Conference from this Monday 10 to Thursday 14 August. Fr Michael will celebrate 7am Mass on the Monday and 9.15am Mass on the Tuesday to Thursday. Liturgies of Word and Communion will be held at 7am on the Tuesday to Thursday.
Morning Tea after 9.15am Thursday Mass—13 Aug
The monthly morning tea on the 2nd Thursday of the month takes place this Thursday, 13 August in Loreto Place. Delicious food, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, old friends and new. Bring someone with you. Sr Anne
Formation Program for Ministry of Reader
A formation program for current and new Readers began last Saturday and will end next Saturday. The program presented by Fr Paul comprises theological and practical sessions and is conducted every two years. Parishioners from St Therese Sadlier Miller are participating in the theological sessions for the first time. Thank you to Emelda Mainuu, Gina Fattal and Maureen Brereton for coordinating the program. Please pray for all involved.
Laudato Si’ Group—update
The Laudato Si’ Group promotes the teachings of Pope Francis in his Encyclical, Laudato Si’ (Care for our Common Home) through practical, achievable initiatives. Recycle for Fr Ronnie delivers much needed funds to his mission in Humpty Doo, Northern Territory from 10c deposits received for empty plastic bottles and cans brought in by parishioners. We are about to send another $500. Our group contributes to a program that teaches students from All Saints Catholic College about the ecological value of plant generation and how to grow different species. We are also leading a drive for more responsible disposal of waste in the Parish. We need others to help us with other ideas. We meet at 7pm – 8.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Loreto Place Room 2. Our next meetin g is this Tuesday, 11 August. All are welcome. Enq.: info@cpasl.org.au.
Religion question in census Tuesday night
Remember to fill out the Census this Tues-day, 11 August, including the religious ques-tion. The data is used by Governments to frame policy that can impact on the Church.
Ascended West — South-west Sydney Young Adults
Ascended West is a new initiative initiated by Catholic Young Adults (aged 18+) in south west Sydney for Young Adults. It includes Adoration and Benediction, Mass, Live Music, Fellowship, Dinner and a presentation by Fr Daniele Russo, Vocations Director for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. It will be held at 6pm-9.30pm on Friday, 28 August at Sacred Heart Parish, 13 Park Road Cabramatta. Register here.