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Afternoon Tea for Ministers of Communion to the SickOn 26 June, the Feast of the Bodyand Blood of Christ, St ThomasAquinas Parish, Springwood,held an afternoon tea forMinisters of Communion to theSick. It was attended by ParishPriest, Fr Peter Connelly, Fr TedTyler recently appointed ParishPriest of Katoomba, and about20 parishioners who regularlytake Communion to the sick.Communion is given weekly atthree nursing Homes (Endeavour,Buckland and Uniting Care) andto parishioners in their own homes who cannot attend Mass. The afternoon provideda great opportunity to say thank you to the wonderful work done by these volunteers.Their ministry is invaluable and is greatly appreciated by the parishioners they visit.Parish ladies group celebrates 25 th AnniversaryRecently, members of the Quakers Hill/Schofields Parish Ladies Group celebrated their25 th Anniversary. Some of the founding members are still in the group along withnewer members, making some 20 members. The Deputy Mayor of Blacktown, KathieCollins, was in attendance as were some past members. One of the founding membersspoke about the inception of the group and the important role it has played in thelife of the parish. Parish Priest Fr Ian McGinnity was the celebrant on the day. Invitedguests came from Blacktown Hospital Auxiliary and Blacktown Uniting Church.Annual Penafrancia Fiesta celebrated in PenrithWith this year’s theme ‘ShowYourself as a Child of Ina’,Australian devotees of OurLady of Penafrancia celebratedthe Penafrancia Fiesta on 17September with a concelebratedMass at St Nicholas of MyraChurch, Penrith, and a colourfulfluvial procession at the nearbyNepean River. This great Filipinotradition, now in its 5 th yearin Australia, was coordinatedby the Australian Devoteesof Our Lady of Penafrancia,headed by Jose Relunia Jr,under the guidance of the Filipino Chaplaincy of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta,the Penafrancia Basilica and Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres in Naga City, Philippines.Cardinal NewmanFaith Resources Inc.342 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands, NSW, 2160Phone: (02) 9637 9406Fax: (02) 9637 3351Mon-Fri: 9.30am – 4pmSat: 10am – 2pmwww.cardinalnewman.com.aufr@cardinalnewman.com.auOCTOBER3 Labour Day.5 CWL Parramatta Silver Jubilee: Celebrating25 years of the Catholic Women’s Leaguein the Diocese of Parramatta. BishopAnthony Fisher OP will preside at Massin St Patrick’s Cathedral at 11am.6 Forming Children in Christian Sexuality: Aprogram for Christian Education in HumanSexuality with Dr Gerard O’Shea, seniorlecturer in RE at the John Paul II Institute(Melbourne) who has a keen interest inCatechesis, particularly the Montessorimethod of Catechesis. Topic covers: Thenature of the Human Person; Physiologicalgrowth & development – puberty & fertility;and Establishing the context – vocation,friendship, marriage and family. View DrO’Shea’s new book As I Have Loved You:a parent resource for training children inhuman sexuality according to the mindof the Church. Presented by the NationalAssociation of Catholic Families. Venue:Under croft, Tangara School for Girls,Franklin Street, Cherrybrook. Time: 7.30pm.Inquiries: nacf.sydney@hotmail.com7 & 8 Sacred Music at St Patrick’s Cathedral: TheChoir of the John Paul II Catholic Universityof Lublin, Poland, is touring Australia andwill present a concert of Sacred Musicin St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, onFriday 7 October at 7.30pm. The programincludes works by Chopin, Gorecki, Mozartand Rutter. Tickets available at the dooror by calling 0425 250 623. The Choir willalso sing at the 6pm Vigil at St Patrick’sCathedral on Saturday 8 October. Not tobe missed by lovers of Sacred Music!10 Theology on Tap: Fr Alexander Sherbrooke(on tour from London) is this month’sspeaker. Theology on Tap (TOT) is a casualand relaxed forum where friends from allwalks of life gather for straight talk, hardfacts and real answers on our faith and howit applies to daily life. Come for a listen andinvite your friends, especially those wantingto learn more (or debate) about the Catholicfaith. Fire off the questions you have neverhad the opportunity to ask. The CommercialHotel, 2 Hassall Street, Parramatta. Time:6.30pm. Details: www.theologyontap.com.au14 Green & Gold Day: For Mary MacKillopFoundation to raise funds and awarenessto help support small life-changingprojects. Green & Gold Day is all aboutsupporting Aussies who make a difference,and celebrating the Australian helpingspirit that St Mary MacKillop is knownfor. On Green & Gold Day, the Foundationinvites you to wear Australia’s nationalcolours and to join a Zumba Fitness Partyin your area as part of the celebration ofthe Aussie spirit of helping those in need.Register at http://greenandgoldday.org.au14 FertilityCare Information Night for Doctors:The Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay issponsoring an information night about“Do you ever take your veil off?”A Tyburn Benedictine Nun answers questions froman English class of Junior High School students …and we would like to share it with you!For your FREE copy send yourname and address to:Tyburn Priory325 Garfield Road EastRiverstoneNSW 276502 9627 51712011CatholicOutlook October 2011 23the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.The system can be used by doctors to helptreat causes of infertility and a numberof gynaecological conditions. All doctorsare invited to attend the informationnight at 7pm on Friday 14 October at theEpping Club, 45 Rawson Street, Epping.RSVP by 7 October: Agi Reefman tel (02)9847 0474, agi.reefman@dbb.org.au15 Blackheath Reflection Morning: Presenter:Sr Eileen Quade RSM. Entry by donation.No need to book. Time: 10am-1pm.Where: Sacred Heart Parish Hall, cnrSturt & Wentworth Streets, Blackheath.Details: Carmel (02) 4787 8706.16 Blue Mountain Centre for Religious EnquiryForum: In 2007-08 the Blue MountainCentre for Religious Enquiry conductedoccasional forums on a Sunday afternoonin Lawson. These forums will recommencein October. Initially, members of the BlueMountains Interfaith Group will be invitedto describe their faith. The scope of religiousenquiry is seen to include science andhumanities. Speakers at the first forum willbe John D’Arcy May and several Buddhistpractitioners in the Blue Mountains. JohnD’Arcy May is known internationally for hisinvolvement in Christian Buddhist dialogue.Admittance is free and everyone is welcome.Venue: Our Lady of the Nativity Church,Great Western Highway, Lawson. Time: 1pm.22-23 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend:For married couples. Where: Winbourne,Edmond Rice Centre, Mulgoa. Bookings:(02) 4283 3435 or www.wwme.org.au22 Retreat Day: Join the Missionaries of God’sLove for a retreat day at the Sisters’ home,11 Torbert Ave, Quakers Hill. For furtherinformation contact the sisters tel (02) 96268382 and check out www.mglvocation.org22 Blessed John Paul II.23 World Mission Day – Hear My Voice: theuniversal day for the Catholic communityto focus on the vital work of global mission.Please give generously: freecall 1800 257296 or visit www.catholicmission.org.au23 Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace: anEcumenical and Interfaith Conversationto remember and celebrate the WorldDay of Prayer for Peace called by PopeJohn Paul II at Assisi in 1986. Hosted bythe diocesan Commission for Ecumenism& Inter-faith Dialogue. The programbegins at 3.30pm with afternoon tea. AnEcumenical and Interfaith Conversationwill take place from 4.30-6pm. Venue: StPatrick’s Cathedral hall, 1 Marist Place,Parramatta. Everyone is welcome.28 Family Fair & Bush Dance: join the parishcommunity of Our Lady of the Angels andenjoy all the fun of the fair: show bags,pony rides, plant stall, white elephant,Indian, Italian & Middle Eastern food. Time:5-10.30pm includes fireworks at 9pm. Cost:$20 per family. Where: Our Lady of theAngels Parish, 1 Wellgate Ave, Kellyville.Catholic books, catechisms, sacramental programmes, DVDs, apologeticsCDs, First Communion and Confirmation gifts and devotional items.Parcel post available.