St Patrick’s Parish

PASS It On The Message Stick. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Australia. One of the most significant addresses Pope John Paul delivered was in Alice Springs to the indigenous people of Australia.
Pope John Paul II said, “The church in Australia will not be fully the church that Jesus wants her to be until you (indigenous Australians) have made your contribution to her life, and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.”
The “Pass It On” initiative is an invitation to revisit the Popes address, to ponder its significance and celebrate the message of hope and reconciliation that Pope John Paul proclaimed. The Message Stick will visit our Parish for one week beginning the 7 August.
Youth Gathering 2005 People aged 15 to 25 years. Interested in youth issues in the Diocese of Sale, who wish to be involved in setting the agenda for youth orientated initiatives within our faith community, is looking for volunteers.
The team will meet regularly and will formulate the strategy and structure of Youth Gathering 2005. Some travel is required, however an effort will be made to minimise travel. Anyone interested should speak to Fr. Bernie or visit www.sale.catholic.org.au by 30 July.
The Scripture Group will meet in the Presbytery at 10am on Friday, 29 July.
Help I’ve Got Teenagers – A fiveweek program to support parents of adolescents will be held on Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August, from 7pm to 9pm at the Uniting Church, 47 James Street, Pakenham. Cost is $5 per weekly session.
A luncheon for senior parishioners will be held on Tuesday, 16 August at the Lion’s Den, will be preceded by Mass and Sacrament of the Sick at the church. Please keep this date free. More details will be announced later.
Mother Teresa Would you like to see this film at Fountain Gate on Tuesday, 2 August commencing 10.30am? A bus will leave St. Patrick’s at 9.45am cost $10 (Including bus trip.) Please contact Sr. Christine on 5941 1217 if you are interested.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the families of Muriel Ferguson and Violet Fennell who passed away recently.