Catholic Outlook August 2016

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CCSSParramatta
CATHOLICCARE SOCIAL SERVICES
COURSES & EVENTS
NAIDOC
WEEK:
bringing
community
together
HUNDREDS OF people gathered in the
grounds of Holy Family Parish at Emerton on
4 July for one of the largest NAIDOC Week
events ever managed by Aboriginal Catholic
Services in the Diocese of Parramatta.
The family fun day, run by Catholic-
Care Social Services, attracted Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal people, with children’s rides,
face painting and musicians.
Many community organisations in Western
Sydney set up stalls at the event. These
included Blacktown Area Community Centre,
Dunheved and St Marys Fire Services, Mt
Druitt Local Area Command, Muru Mittigar,
Ability Links, the Department of Fair Trading,
Afford, Kildare Road Medical Practice,
the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Jesuit Social
Services and the Indigenous Women’s
Legal Program.
Lisa Foster from Aboriginal Catholic Services
said NAIDOC Week was a great way to
bring the local community together.
“This event, like others organised during
NAIDOC Week, helps to foster a greater understanding
and appreciation of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander cultures,” Lisa said.
“It allows us to recognise the contributions
that Indigenous Australians make to our
country and our society.
“We are very grateful for the support of
Holy Family Parish, in particular Aaron
Rossler and his Just Community team, who
Welcoming all Abilities and Cultures
MaMre
Festival
SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2016
10AM-3PM
Entry by gold coin donation
RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR
DISABILITY & MIGRANT COMMUNITIES
For more information please email simone.taylor@ccss.org.au or call 9670 5321
This year’s NAIDOC Week family fun day was a great success.
cooked more than 800 lunches.”
Aboriginal Catholic Services is located at
Special visitors included Prue Car MP – 252-254 Luxford Road (enter via Emert Parade).
The centre offers a range of free services
Member for Londonderry, Joe Cashman –
Acting Executive Director CCSS, and Very including counselling for children and adults,
Rev Peter Williams VG, Episcopal Vicar for financial and problem gambling counselling,
Social Welfare.
free tea, coffee and computer access. There are
On 10 July, Holy Family Parish hosted a
groups for arts, sewing, cooking, playgroup
Meet and Greet for the Aboriginal Community.
This provided an opportunity for the Ab-
and tutoring.
original community to meet and have a conversation
with the new Bishop of Parramatta, teraction Program for Parents with children
The centre also runs the HIPPY Home In-
Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, about aged 4-5. For more information tel (02) 9628
what they would like to see happening within 0084, drop in to see us, or join us on Facebook
the Diocese.
at facebook/ACSEmerton
Celebrating
THE JOURNEY
ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL
Sunday 18 September at 11am
All married couples and their
families are welcome with
special acknowledgement to
couples who have significant
wedding anniversaries of
25+ years.
Lunch will be provided afterwards
in the Cathedral Hall
RSVP 8 September through
your parish office or
CatholicCare tel (02) 8822
2222, marriage@ccss.org.au
Responsible Gambling Support Group ̶ is free and on
every Saturday, 9.30am-11am, CCSS Centre, 38 Prince St,
Blacktown. Tel (02) 8822 2222.
All Saints of Africa Playgroup/Mums’ Group – Thursdays
during term time, 10am-noon, All Saints of Africa Centre, 63
Allawah St, Blacktown. For mums with children who have
not started primary school. Activities for children include
craft, story time and singing plus social interaction, support
and friendship for Mums. Tel (02) 8822 2250.
Younger Widowed Support Group – Third Tuesday of
each month, 7pm-9pm, Institute for Mission, 1-5 Marion
St, Blacktown. Fee $5 per meeting. Tel (02) 8822 2222,
soloparentservices@ccss.org.au
Stepping Beyond – Support for those separated or divorced
on the last Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, CCSS
Centre, 38 Prince St, Blacktown. Fee: $5 per meeting. Tel
(02) 8822 2222, soloparentservices@ccss.org.au
Aboriginal Catholic Services – Groups include Problem
Gambling Support Group, Tutoring Time – free
Literacy Tutoring for Kindergarten – Yr 6, Playgroup,
RECOVER Wellbeing Groups including Sew4Wellbeing,
Create4Wellbeing, Dance4Wellbeing, HabitBreaking4
Wellbeing. All groups at 254 Luxford Rd, Emerton (in Holy
Family Parish). For further information tel (02) 9628 0084.
Natural Fertility Services – Provides Natural Family
Planning instruction. Choose the method that suits you.
Billings Ovulation Method®, The Sympto Thermal Method
or CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System. Further
information tel (02) 8822 2222, nfs@ccss.org.au
Keeping Kids in Mind program supports parents and families
after separation. Five sessions weekly at Blacktown CCSS
Centre, 38 Prince St, Blacktown (from Monday 8 August,
6pm-8.30pm). Fee $100 (includes handbook). Bookings
essential, tel 1800 554 646.
Cool Kids/Cool Little Kids – support for families when
children are experiencing high levels of anxiety. For
preschoolers, eight sessions weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm
from 6 September, Springwood Preschool, 9 Macquarie
Rd, Springwood. Further information, tel (02) 4751 4956,
springwood@ccss.org.au
Circle of Security – enhance attachment security between
parents and children. Thursdays from 20 October – 8
December, 10am-12.30pm. CCSS Centre, 38 Prince St,
Blacktown. Gold coin donation. Bookings essential, tel (02)
8822 2222.
Recover Wellbeing – recovery oriented program and
support groups for people living with mental distress.
Monthly get togethers 4 Wellbeing include: Art and Writing
Group 4 Wellbeing, Visual Arts & Crafts Group 4 Wellbeing,
Bead4Wellbeing, Drum4Wellbeing, Dance4Wellbeing,
Create4Wellbeing, Walk4Wellbeing, Breaking
Habits4Wellbeing. For further information, tel (02) 8822
2222, soraya.kassim@ccss.org.au
Offices at Blacktown, Emerton, Parramatta, Penrith, Springwood, call (02) 8822 2222
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