New Translation of the Mass

Pope Benedict XVI has approved a new translation of the Mass which the Catholic Church will adopt around the world by 1st November 2011 (All Saints Day). We at St Patrick’s will begin using the new translation on Sunday 12th June (Pentecost Sunday). There will be copies of the new translation available in the church foyer and the parish office  from Tuesday 3rd May. Fr Lee will be holding an information day (given again in the evening) on the new translation of the Mass in early May.

Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona on Friday 6th may from 8:00pm to midnight. All welcome. Will you not watch one hour with me?

Albury Parish Mission

Fr. George McInnes, Father of Mercy, will run a Parish Mission from 14th May to 19th May at St. Mary’s Church Jindera. Each night at 7:30pm – Talk/Meditation, Adoration and Confession. All welcome.

Mass with Sacrament of Anointing the Sick

10:30am at St. Patrick’s Church, Albury on Thursday 5th May. Confessions 10:00-10:30am.

Real Choices Australia

Real Choices Australia is pleased to invite you to an informal evening with Melissa Ohden, a survivor of a failed saline abortion, on Wednesday 11th May 2011 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Supper Room, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Smolett Street Albury. For more information please ring (02) 6059 5550.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

A weekend for married couples. 15th-17th July at St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Part, NSW. Bookings (02) 4283 3455. Information: www.wwme.org.au

Euthanasia

Dr Roland Von Marburg will be speaking on the topic of Euthanasia on Tuesday 17th May in the Waratah Room at the Commercial Club Albury commencing at 7:30pm. Please put this important date in your diary.

European Pilgrimage

Fr Michael Kennedy will be leading a 16 day pilgrimage of Eastern European places of Catholic heritage commencing Thursday 16th June. Places visited will include Prague, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Wadowice, Krackow, Zakopane, Budapest, Ludbreg and Zagreb with an optional Croatia combination. Flyers are available in the church foyer.

Invitation

St. Patrick’s Social Group for Adults 36 plus invites you to lunch at the Thurgoona Catholic Country Club on Sunday 1st May at 12:30pm. Meals at club prices. Families welcome. Please phone Christine on 0417 265 274 before Friday 29th April.

St. Patrick’s Youth Group

St. Patrick’s Youth Group 12-17 years meet on the first Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass.

Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years

A discussion group for young adults 18-35 years is held upstairs in St. Patrick’s Hall each Wednesday night at 7:00pm. For more information contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group meets each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. Please call Maree 6021 4533 or Kath 6021 3821 for details.

Feast Days this Week

Monday 2nd May – Athanasius, Bishop, doctor.
Tuesday 3rd May – Philip and James, Apostles.
Friday 6th May – First Friday, Sacred Heart.
Saturday 7th May – First Saturday, Fatima.

Real Choices Australia is pleased to invite you to An informal evening with Melissa Ohden.

Melissa is a survior of a failed saline abortion. Despite being born alive at approximately 6 months gestation, she not only survived, but thrived. Melissa is the Patron of Real Choices Australia.

Date: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Supper Room, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, Smollet St, Albury
Phone: (02) 6059 5550

Easter Greetings

Fr Lee, Fr Ryan and Mons. Fulton would like to wish all parishoners here at St Patrick’s a happy and holy Easter Season.

New Translation of the Mass

Pope Benedict XVI has approved a new translation of the Mass which the Catholic Church will adopt around the world by 1st November 2011 (All Saints Day). We at St Patrick’s will begin using the new translation on Sunday 12th June (Pentecost Sunday). There will be copies of the new translation available in the church foyer and the parish office  from Tuesday 3rd May. Fr Lee will be holding an information day (given again in the evening) on the new translation of the Mass in early May.

Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona on Friday 6th may from 8:00pm to midnight. All welcome. Will you not watch one hour with me?

Euthanasia

Dr Roland Von Marburg will be speaking on the topic of Euthanasia on Tuesday 17th May in the Waratah Room at the Commercial Club Albury commencing at 7:30pm. Please put this important date in your diary.

European Pilgrimage

Fr Michael Kennedy will be leading a 16 day pilgrimage of Eastern European places of Catholic heritage commencing Thursday 16th June. Places visited will include Prague, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Wadowice, Krackow, Zakopane, Budapest, Ludbreg and Zagreb with an optional Croatia combination. Flyers are available in the church foyer.

Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt will be held after the Sunday 10:30am Mass on Easter Sunday. There will be a prize for the best hat. Bring your hats along and keep them in your car until after Mass, then put them on for a parade across the presbytery verandah.

Anzac Day

Mass for Anzac Day will  be held at St Patrick’s Church, Albury on Monday 25th April at 7:00am and will include representatives of the RSL and the Last Post.

Xavier High School

Friday 10th June is the closing date for Applications for Enrolment for Year 7 2012. Should you require an Enrolment Application, please contact the office. Families with siblings already enrolled at Xavier are still required to complete an Application for Enrolment for any child commencing Year 7 2012. The opportunity has arisen for families new to the school to commence enrolment interviews sooner than expected. On receipt of your application you will be contacted inviting you to make an enrolment interview. Applications for Academic Scholarships for Year 7 2012 close on Friday 27th May with the testing date being Thursday 16th June. For all enrolment enquiries please contact Mrs Cerina Meredith on 6040 6488.

Valedictory Lunch

St. Patrick’s Parish will celebrate Mons. Fulton’s Valedictory Lunch on Sunday 29th May after the 10:30am Mass in the Parish hall. Bishop Hanna will be in attendance. Please note that the St. Patrick’s Parish School First Holy Communion has been moved from this date to Sunday 5th June at 11:45am.

Invitation

St. Patrick’s Social Group for Adults 36 plus invites you to lunch at the Thurgoona Catholic Country Club on Sunday 1st May at 12:30pm. Meals at club prices. Families welcome. Please phone Christine on 0417 265 274 before Friday 29th April.

St. Patrick’s Youth Group

St. Patrick’s Youth Group 12-17 years meet on the first Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass.

Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years

A discussion group for young adults 18-35 years is held upstairs in St. Patrick’s Hall each Wednesday night at 7:00pm. For more information contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group meets each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. Please call Maree 6021 4533 or Kath 6021 3821 for details.

Mass of the Oils

Mass of the Holy Oils will be celebrated at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga, at 6:00pm on Monday 18th April 2011.

Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Thurgoona on Friday 6th may from 8:00pm to midnight. All welcome. Will you not watch one hour with me?

Assistant Priest

Fr. Peter Ryan has kindly agreed to make himself available to assist here at St. Patrick’s Parish until early in July. We welcome Fr. Ryan to our Parish.

Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter Hat Parade and Easter Egg Hunt will be held after the Sunday 10:30am Mass on Easter Sunday. There will be a prize for the best hat. Bring your hats along and keep them in your car until after Mass, then put them on for a parade across the presbytery verandah.

Parish Musical Director

After consultation with the Parish Council, Benedict Wilson has been appointed as our new Parish Musical Director. We wish Benedict well in his new position.

Valedictory Lunch

St. Patrick’s Parish will celebrate Mons. Fulton’s Valedictory Lunch on Sunday 29th May after the 10:30am Mass in the Parish hall. Bishop Hanna will be in attendance. Please note that the St. Patrick’s Parish School First Holy Communion has been moved from this date to Sunday 5th June at 11:45am.

Catholic Women’s League

The next meeting of the Catholic Women’s League will be held this Monday 18th April at 7:15pm in the supper room. All welcome.

Invitation

St. Patrick’s Social Group for Adults 36 plus invites you to lunch at the Thurgoona Catholic Country Club on Sunday 1st May at 12:30pm. Meals at club prices. Families welcome. Please phone Christine on 0417 265 274 before Friday 29th April.

Project Compassion

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or set of envelopes which are at the back of the Church.

St. Patrick’s Youth Group

St. Patrick’s Youth Group 12-17 years meet on the first Sunday of the month after 10:30am Mass.

Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years

A discussion group for young adults 18-35 years is held upstairs in St. Patrick’s Hall each Wednesday night at 7:00pm. For more information contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group

St. Patrick’s Prayer Group meets each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. Please call Maree 6021 4533 or Kath 6021 3821 for details.

Volunteers Needed

The Volunteers Resources Bureau is seeking volunteers to teach new Australians to drive. A car and petrol will be provided and the learner driver will already have had five professional driving lessons. If anyone is able to help please ring the Bureau on 6021 0990.

Holy Spirit Parish – School Fete Sunday 1st May

The Holy Spirit Parish and School will hold their annual Fete on Sunday 1st May. The Fete will run from 11:00am until 3:00pm in the school grounds, on the corner of Mutsch and Prune Streets, adjacent to Holy Spirit Church.

Feast Days this Week

Thursday 21st April – MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Friday 22nd April – GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday 23rd April – HOLY SATURDAY

Holy Week 2011 Mass Times

Available on the Mass Times Holy Week ’11 page.

Mass of the Oils

Mass of the Holy Oils will be celebrated at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga, at 6:00pm on Monday 18th April 2011. All parishoners welcome.

Diocesan Youth Event – WYD Palm Sunday 2011

Come and celebrate WYD 2011 on Sunday 17th April. Be at St Michael’s Cathedral for Mass at  10:00am followed by lunch and activities on Wagga Beach. For more information see Together Youth or contact Miriam Kirley on 0438 484 000.

Project Compassion

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of envelopes which are at the bach of the Church.

St Patrick’s Prayer Group

St Patrick’s Prayer Group meets each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. Please call Maree 6021 4533 or Kath 6021 3821.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be held in St Patrick’s Church each Friday evening at 7:30pm during Lent.

Choir Practice for Easter

Choir Practice for Easter will be held on 16th April at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church. All welcome. For details please call John Harrold on 6021 4079.

Share the Dream – 3rd National Catholic Family Gathering

In conjunction with the Australian Catholic Bishop Conference, the Melbourne Archdiocese is hosting Share the Dream. Featuring international and local speakers, practical workshops, music, prayer, a children’s program and concurrent youth conference, Share the Dream offers something for every member of the family. The event runs from 15th-17th April 2011 at Xavier College in Kew. To find out more or to register, visit our website: www.sharethedream.org.au or contact the Life, Marriage and Family Office on (03) 9287 5576.

Lenten Recollection

MACE Sisters invite all Filipinos and Australian friends to a Lenten Recollection on Saturday 16th April 2011 from 10:00am – 3:30pm at St Mary’s Church, Jindera. Speaker will be Sr Angelita Marave, MACE. Please bring a plate to share for lunch.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

A weekend for married couples. 15th-17th July at St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Part, NSW. Bookings (02) 4283 3455. Information: www.wwme.org.au

Volunteers Needed

The Volunteers Resources Bureau is seeking volunteers to teach new Australians to drive. A car and petrol will be provided and the learner driver will already have had five professional driving lessons. If anyone is able to help please ring the Bureau on 6021 0990.

Holy Spirit Parish – School Fete Sunday 1st May

The Holy Spirit Parish and School will hold their annual Fete on Sunday 1st May. The Fete will run from 11:00am until 3:00pm in the school grounds, on the corner of Mutsch and Prune Streets, adjacent to Holy Spirit Church.

St Patrick’s Parish Council

The next meeting of St Patrick’s Parish Council will be held this Thursday 14th April at 7:30pm in the presbytery.

Meals on Wheels

St Patrick’s Meals on Wheels Team will deliver meals this week commencing Monday 11th April.

Mass of the Oils

Mass of the Holy Oils will be celebrated at St Michael’s Cathedral, Wagga Wagga, at 6:00pm on Monday 18th April 2011.

Project Compassion

Please take home a Project Compassion box and/or a set of envelopes which are at the back of the Church.

Mass with Sacrament of Anointing the Sick

At St Patrick’s Church, Albury, this Thursday 7th April at 10:30am. Confessions 10:00am – 10:30am.

Visit by Fr. Bernard Moylan

Fr. Bernard Moylan will be visiting Albury in early April. There will be an open house at Sacred Heart Presbytery North Albury on Monday 4th April between 4:00pm and 7:00pm for those friends who may wish to meet with him.

St Patrick’s Youth Group

St Patrick’s Youth Group 12-17 years will be going indoor bowling this Sunday 3rd April after the 10:30am Mass.

Albury Young Adults 18-35 Years

A discussion group for young adults 18-35 years is held upstairs in St Patrick’s Hall each Wednesday night at 7:00pm. For more information contact Miriam on 0400 419 981.

St Patrick’s Prayer Group

St Patrick’s Prayer Group meets each Tuesday night at 8:00pm. Please call Maree 6021 4533 or Kath 6021 3821.

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be held in St Patrick’s Church each Friday evening at 7:30pm during Lent.

Choir Practice for Easter

Choir practice for Easter will be held on 9th April and 16th April at 12:00pm in St Patrick’s Church. All welcome. For details please call John Harrold on 6021 4079.

Share the Dream – 3rd National Catholic Family Gathering

In conjunction with the Australian Catholic Bishop Conference, the Melbourne Archdiocese is hosting Share the Dream. Featuring international and local speakers, practical workshops, music, prayer, a children’s program and concurrent youth conference, Share the Dream offers something for every member of the family. The event runs from 15th-17th April 2011 at Xavier College in Kew. To find out more or to register, visit our website: www.sharethedream.org.au or contact the Life, Marriage and Family Office on (03) 9287 5576.

Lenten Recollection

MACE Sisters invite all Filipinos and Australian friends to a Lenten Recollection on Saturday 16th April 2011 from 10:00am – 3:30pm at St Mary’s Church, Jindera. Speaker will be Sr Angelita Marave, MACE. Please bring a plate to share for lunch.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

A weekend for married couples. 15th-17th July at St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Part, NSW. Bookings (02) 4283 3455. Information: www.wwme.org.au

Found

A car key to a Volkswagen motor vehicle was found in the Church last week. A Sunday Missal was left at a newsagency in Albury and was handled into the presbytery. Please call the presbytery on 6041 2588.

Volunteers Needed

The Volunteers Resources Bureau is seeking volunteers to teach new Australians to drive. A car and petrol will be provided and the learner driver will already have had five professional driving lessons. If anyone is able to help please ring the Bureau on 6021 0990.

Holy Spirit Parish – School Fete Sunday 1st May

The Holy Spirit Parish and School will hold their annual Fete on Sunday 1st May. The Fete will run from 11:00am until 3:00pm in the school grounds, on the corner of Mutsch and Prune Streets, adjacent to Holy Spirit Church.