Catholic Outlook August 2015
Catholic Outlook: official publication of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta National Vocations Awareness Week: 2-9 August 2015 Is God calling you to Priesthood or Religious Life? Meet men and women of faith who have answered 'yes'
Catholic Outlook: official publication of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta
National Vocations Awareness Week: 2-9 August 2015
Is God calling you to Priesthood or Religious Life?
Meet men and women of faith who have answered 'yes'
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NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEKSunday 2 <strong>August</strong> – Sunday 9 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2015</strong>ar ienea’s reamwas to el te oor …Dare to dream and live for others!anne.taylor@rscoffice.comContact Sr Anne Taylor rscJoin us onwww.sistersofcharity.org.auSisters of Charity AustraliaMissioNaRy SisteRs of B.V. MaryQueen of the WorldA Life of PrayeR and WitNess to God’s Love.Do you feel called to work in the community in• Education • Pastoral Care• Welfare • Hospitaland at the same time be enriched by a Prayer Lifewhich guides and strengthens you as you work andbe a Witness to God’s Love?If you would like to find more about the life of aMissionary Sister of Mary, Queen, please contactSr Miriam Lanh Hai96 Woodville Road, Granville NSW 2142Tel (02) 9637 1827<strong>Catholic</strong> Religious Australia<strong>Catholic</strong> Religious Australia (CRA) is the peak body for leaders of ReligiousInstitutes and Societies of Apostolic Life resident in Australia. Ourmembership comprises more than 180 congregations of Sisters, Brothersand Religious Priests living and working in all states and territories.CRA’s mission is to promote and support the contemplative andprophetic service of Religious in Australian society. Our valuesare being attentive to the Spirit, inclusive and prophetic.Join CRA onFollow CRA onhttps://twitter.com/Cath_Religioushttps://www.facebook.com/<strong>Catholic</strong>ReligiousAustralia30 <strong>Catholic</strong><strong>Outlook</strong> <strong>August</strong> <strong>2015</strong>AUGUST8 St Philomena Association Holy Mass:St JohnVianney was very devoted to St Philomena.Pope Gregory XVI called her “the great wonderworker”. Mass at noon with Confessionfrom 11.30am. St John Vianney's Church,17 Cameron St, Doonside (a short walknorth from Doonside station, the one afterBlacktown). Please bring a snack to share.RSVP Elizabeth tel or text 0423 15 44 63 orepeoples9@gmail.com9 Year of Consecrated Life Solemn Mass andVocations Fest:To celebrate the Year ofConsecrated Life there will be a Mass at 11amin St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta, followedby a Vocations Fest. The program includeslunch, religious sharing their stories, Q&Aand entertainment for all the family. Theafternoon will conclude with a Holy Hour forVocations at 3pm. Everyone is welcome.9 Choral Music of John Rutter:In this sparklingconcert the music of John Rutter bringstraditional folk songs in the delightful suiteThe Sprig of Thyme and a musical walk in thewild wood through The Wind in the Willows.Hear the story told through instrumentalists,narrator and three choral groups. A trulyenchanting afternoon’s entertainment.Starts 3pm in St Finbar’s Church, 46 Levy St,Glenbrook, Tickets: Adults $25, concession$20, school-age children $10, family $60.Children under 5 free.Inquiries tel (02) 4754 1780.11 Women Spirituality Night:Speaker: Sr LeonePallisier OSU. Reflection topic: Mary a JewishPeasant Woman. Starts 7.30pm in St Patrick’sCathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta. Alight supper will be served. RSVP by 7 <strong>August</strong>to admin@stpatscathedral.com.au15 Public Forum on Laudato Si’:A forum on thenew encyclical from Pope Francis, LaudatoSi’ – ‘Praise be to you’, will be hosted by theAustralian Religious Response to ClimateChange (ARRCC) and Holy Family Parish,Mt Druitt. Speakers: Fr Gregory Jacobs SJ,Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish; ProfNeil Ormerod, Professor of Theology atAustralian <strong>Catholic</strong> University; Dr HamishClarke, Senior Climate & Atmospheric Scientist,NSW Office of Environment and Heritage;and Thea Ormerod, ARRCC President. From10am-4.30pm at Loyola Senior High Hall, 91North Pde, Mt Druitt. RSVP: Thea tel0405 293 466, chair@gmail.com15 Made for Each Other Youth Day:The diocesanFamily & Life Office is hosting a day for youthand young adults aged 16 to 35 centred onthe complementarity of man and woman.Discover the beauty and mystery of howmarriage was designed “in the beginning”.Based on six short films that unpack thedifferent dimensions of the complementaritybetween man & woman. The day will include:group discussion and sharing, Q and A, Massfor the Assumption, panel discussion. Regoat 8.30am, starts 9am, ends 4pm. Cost: $10students, $20 non-students (incl morningtea and lunch). RSVP 7 <strong>August</strong> at www.trybooking.com/IIMF (credit card required) orfamlife@parra.catholic.org.au (cash paymentat event). Inquiries: Family and Life Office (02)8838 3440 or famlife@parra.catholic.org.au16 Christian Meditation Day:This ChristianMeditation Introduction & Renewal Day at StBenedict's Monastery includes presentations,Introduction to Christian Meditation, twoperiods of meditation, Eucharistic Celebrationand information exchange. BYO picnic lunch.Tea & coffee provided. Books & CDs for sale.All welcome. Monastery is at 121 ArcadiaRd, Arcadia, tel (02) 9653 1159. Self-cateringaccommodation may be available in themonastery guest house. Contact Br Terry 0438282 318. Inquiries: Ann Bergman (02) 94982625, anniebergman@hotmail.com or AnnLomas (02) 9456 4775, atlomas@bigpond.com19 Diocesan Housing Affordability ‘Table Talks’Session:Join the diocesan Family & LifeOffice and Social Justice Office for an eveningof ‘Table Talks’ on the topic of AffordableHousing. This event will highlight the moraland social justice dimensions of housingaffordability. Wednesday 19 <strong>August</strong> from7pm-8.30pm followed by supper. Institute for<strong>2015</strong>Mission (downstairs), 1-5 Marion St, Blacktown.RSVP to bsmith@parra.catholic.org.au orlmckeogh@parra.catholic.org.au20 Holy Hour for Vocations:Everyone iswelcome to join the Holy Hour for Vocationsfrom 7pm-8pm on the 3 rd Thursday ofeach month for an hour of adoration,prayer, music and quiet time in the BlessedSacrament Chapel in St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1Marist Place, Parramatta. To find out moreabout priesthood in the <strong>Catholic</strong> Diocese ofParramatta contact the Director of PriestlyVocations, Fr Warren Edwards:tel 0409 172 700 or send an email tovocations@parra.catholic.org.au21 SRE Mass and Presentation:The DiocesanAdministrator, Very Rev Peter Williams, will bethe Principal Celebrant for the annual Massfor the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine,which will be concelebrated by priests of theDiocese, followed by presentations. At 11amin St Paul the Apostle Parish, 40 Buckleys Rd,Winston Hills. A light lunch will be served. RSVP10 <strong>August</strong> to Maree Collis tel (02) 9890 4731,mcollis@ccdparramatta.com.au23 3 rd Annual Faith in Marriage Conference:Thisyear’s conference has the theme: Marriage – ACulture of Love & Life. Incorporating the RayReid Memorial Lecture about the blessing andgraces of marriage. This conference is aimedat married couples, engaged couples andindividuals interested in marriage. Speakersinclude the Diocesan Administrator, VeryRev Fr Peter G Williams, Jonathan Doyle andLara & Tim Kirk. From 9am-3pm at EdithAngel Hall, Our Lady of Mercy College, RossSt, Parramatta. Cost: $25 per person ($50 percouple) includes lunch, morning & afternoontea. On-site child minding for participantsavailable for $30 per family must be bookedprior to the conference. Registration:<strong>Catholic</strong>Care Parramatta (02) 9933 0222,marriage@ccss.org.au Join us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/CCSSParramatta23 Vocation Discernment Afternoon:All youngmen who feel God might be calling them tothe priesthood are invited to the <strong>Catholic</strong>Diocese of Parramatta’s Vocation DiscernmentAfternoon. The afternoon starts at 2pm andconcludes with a shared meal at 6pm. HolySpirit Seminary is at 31-33 Allen Street, HarrisPark. To find out more about priesthoodin the Diocese of Parramatta contact theDirector of Priestly Vocations, Fr WarrenEdwards, tel 0409 172 700 or send an emailto: vocations@parra.catholic.org.au28-30 ‘Go Make Disciples’ RCIA State Conference:An opportunity for clergy and lay RCIA teamsto come together to discuss and explorevarious ways to make the journey for thosewanting to join the <strong>Catholic</strong> Church deeplypersonal and exciting. Keynote addressby Bishop Peter A Comensoli. Venue:Diocese of Broken Bay, Caroline ChisholmCentre, Pennant Hills. Cost: $150. Furtherinformation: Carole Gan tel (02) 9847 0504 orvisit www.dbb.org.au/liturgy Register by 15<strong>August</strong> with http://www.trybooking.com/HTGT22-23 & Vinnies Winter Doorknock Appeal:29-30 Funds raised from this annual appeal overtwo weekends will support much-neededservices including the Vinnies Van andoutreach to young people.Please give generously.29 Notre Dame Open Day:Experience this5 star national <strong>Catholic</strong> university in theheart of Sydney. Check out The University ofNotre Dame’s courses, meet academic staffand current students, enjoy entertainmentand take a tour of the Broadway Campus.Saturday 29 <strong>August</strong> from 9am-3pm.Personalise your Open Day at:www.notredame.edu.au/openday30 Migrant & Refugee Sunday:This year marksthe 101st anniversary of the World Dayof Migrants and Refugees. The theme is‘Church without frontiers, Mother to all’ asoutlined by Pope Francis in his message forMigrant and Refugee Day. It also coincideswith Migrant and Refugee Week, which runsfrom 24-30 <strong>August</strong>. The Australian <strong>Catholic</strong>Migrant and Refugee Office has prepared aresource kit that is available for downloadat: www.acmro.org.au
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