St. Patrick's Parish Albury

August 28, 2011

For your diary: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Category: News – leysa 3:43 pm

Albury Parishes Eucharistic Adoration
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thurgoona. Friday 2nd September from 8.00pm to midnight. All welcome.
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Mass with Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Thursday 1st September at 10.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Smollett Street, Albury. Confessions before Mass at 10.00am

Parent’s Helpful Instruction on Sex Ed for Children
Dr Gerard O’Shea, lecturer at John Paul II Institute on the Family, Melbourne, will speak to parents on how to teach Sex Ed to their children. He has produced a resource entitled “As I Have Loved You” which will be available at the presentation. Dr O’Shea will be speaking at St Patrick’s Parish Hall on Thursday 17th November from 7.30-8.30pm.

St Patrick’s Social Group 36+
You are invited to lunch at the Thurgoona Country Club on Sunday 28th August 2011 at 12.30pm. Please phone Christine McMahon on 0417 265 274.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration for pro life intentions is held from 12 noon- 3:00pm every Thursday in St Patrick’s Church. We MUST have at least one person praying at all times. Please fill out the roster at the back of the church to make this possible. Your prayers are urgently needed.

Victorian Abortion Law
Victorian MP Bernie Finn will speak on Monday 5th September at 7.00pm in the Waratah Room, Commercial Club, Albury, about the extreme Victorian Abortion Law which is heading to New South Wales. If you haven’t heard Bernie speak before, you are in for a treat.

Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.

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.

Mother’s Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group will meet every second and fourth Friday morning at 10:30am in the supper room of the parish hall. The next gathering will be on Friday 9th September. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.

Celebrate Jesus the Healer
Popular Catholic Healing Evangelist, Dr John Bonnici, will visit St Patrick’s Parish, Smollett Street Albury, on Wednesday 28th September.
Program:
Afternoon (in hall)

12.45pm – Praise and Worship
1pm-2pm – Healing Session 1 (talk and ministry)
2pm-2.30pm – Break
2.30-3.30pm – Healing Session 2 (talk and ministry)
Night (in Church)
6.30pm – Praise and Worship
7pm – Mass followed by a Healing Service
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrament of Reconciliation available
Light supper in hall – plate welcome
Flyers with more details are at the back of the church.

Assistance Required
Anu, Jennie & Richard are a Catholic family from Malvern East Parish in Victoria. They wish to relocate to Wagga Wagga or surrounding area. Anu is a fully qualified baker/pastry cook and is looking for a full-time job in a bakery. Please contact Anu or Richard on 0468 5864 or via email anusekhon5@hotmail.com

Feast Days this week:
Monday 29th August – Beheading of John the Baptist, Martyr
Saturday 3rd September – Gregory the Great, pope, doctor

August 21, 2011

For your diary: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Category: News – leysa 3:07 pm

St Patrick’s Parish Council
St Patrick’s Parish Council will meet this Thursday 25th August at 7.30pm in the presbytery.

Fr Maduike
This Sunday, 21st August, will be Fr Maduike’s 12th anniversary in the Priesthood. There will be a cup of tea after the 10.30am Mass for anyone who would like to celebrate with him.

St Patrick’s Social Group 36+
You are invited to lunch at the Thurgoona Country Club on Sunday 28th August 2011 at 12.30pm. Please phone Christine McMahon on 0417 265 274.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration for pro life intentions is held from 12 noon- 3:00pm every Thursday in St Patrick’s Church. We MUST have at least one person praying at all times. Please fill out the roster at the back of the church to make this possible. Your prayers are urgently needed.

Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.

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.

Mother’s Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group will meet every second and fourth Friday morning at 10:30am in the supper room of the parish hall. The next gathering will be on Friday 26th August. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.

Celebrate Jesus the Healer
Popular Catholic Healing Evangelist, Dr John Bonnici, will visit St Patrick’s Parish, Smollett Street Albury, on Wednesday 28th September.
Program:
Afternoon (in hall)

12.45pm – Praise and Worship
1pm-2pm – Healing Session 1 (talk and ministry)
2pm-2.30pm – Break
2.30-3.30pm – Healing Session 2 (talk and ministry)
Night (in Church)
6.30pm – Praise and Worship
7pm – Mass followed by a Healing Service
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrament of Reconciliation available
Light supper in hall – plate welcome
Flyers with more details are at the back of the church.

Singles Conference: In Pursuit of Passion
A conference for young adults and singles of all ages will be held on the weekend of 24th and 25th September 2011 at St Clement of Rome, Clifton Centre, Bulleen, Victoria. Keynote speaker will be Anna Krohn, BTheol (MCD). Topics include: living passionately being single and fulfilled, processing through disappointments, intimacy, relationships and sexuality. Interactive, live music and time for fellowship and reflection.

Feast Days this week:
Monday 22nd August – Queenship of Mary
Wednesday 24th August – Bartholomew, apostle
Saturday 27th August – Monica, Saint

 

August 14, 2011

For your diary: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Category: News – leysa 3:49 pm

Feast of the Assumption
Monday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times for Monday are: 7.00am, 10.30am (whole school) and 6.00pm.

Fr Maduike
Next Sunday, 21st August, will be Fr Maduike’s 12th anniversary in the Priesthood. There will be a cup of tea after the 10.30am Mass for anyone who would like to celebrate with him.

World Youth Day
Please pray for St Patrick’s Youth Day Pilgrims: Marcus Shaw, Andrew Flores, Lucas Garratt, Sarah Klarica, Daniel Shaw, James Flores, John Smith, Dara Josephs, Sarah Mewburn, Fr Brendan Lee and Miriam Kirley.

St Patrick’s Social Group 36+
You are invited to lunch at the Thurgoona Country Club on Sunday 28th August 2011 at 12.30pm. Please phone Christine McMahon on 0417 265 274.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration for pro life intentions is held from 12 noon- 3:00pm every Thursday in St Patrick’s Church. We MUST have at least one person praying at all times. Please fill out the roster at the back of the church to make this possible. Your prayers are urgently needed.

Catholic Women’s League
The Catholic Women’s Leage is holding a Movie Afternoon this Sunday 14th August at 4:15pm. The movie is “Jane Eyre”. The cost is $20.00. Afternoon tea will be served at 2:00pm in the supper room at St. Patrick’s Hall. Please contact Irene on 6023 5670 or Frances 6041 1721 for tickets. All welcome.

Catholic Women’s League Meeting
The next meeting of the Catholic Women’s League will be held this Monday 15th August at 7.15pm in the Supper Room of St Patrick’s Hall.

Meals on Wheels
St Patrick’s Meals on Wheels Team will deliver meals this week commencing Monday 15th August.

Mary’s Junior League
Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.

Visit by Dr John Bonnici
Popular Catholic Healing Evangelist, Dr John Bonnici, will visit St Patrick’s Parish, Smollett Street Albury, on Wednesday 28th September.
Program:
Afternoon (in hall)

12.45pm – Praise and Worship
1pm-2pm – Healing Session 1 (talk and ministry)
2pm-2.30pm – Break
2.30-3.30pm – Healing Session 2 (talk and ministry)
Night (in Church)
6.30pm – Praise and Worship
7pm – Mass followed by a Healing Service
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrament of Reconciliation available
Light supper in hall – plate welcome

Divine Mercy Holy Hour
Next Sunday 14th August at Holy Spirit Church – Adoration, Confession, Chaplet.
Talk on Heaven at 3.00pm after the Holy Hour with tea, coffee, scones by Patricians in the meeting room.

Mother’s Group
St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group will meet every second and fourth Friday morning at 10:30am in the supper room of the parish hall. The next gathering will be on Friday 26th August. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.

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.

Feast Days this week
Monday 15th August – Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Saturday 20th August – Bernard, Abbot, Doctor

August 7, 2011

For your diary: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Category: News – leysa 4:24 pm

St Mary Mackillop

Celebrate St Mary Mackillop’s Feast Day with free cupcakes, balloons and holy cards on the street at Veritas Central from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Solemnity of St Mary Mackillop

Mass times for the Solemnity of St Mary MacKillop, Patronessof Australia, are: 7.00am, 10.30am (whole school) and 6.00pm.

Mass for WYD pilgrims

Bishop Hanna will celebrate Mass this Wednesday 10th August at St. Patrick’s Church Albury at 12.15pm for the young people attending World Youth Day in Madrid.

Ordination of Deacon Henry Ibe

Deacon Henry will be ordained for the Diocese of Wagga Wagga on Saturday 13th August 2011 in his home diocese of Owerri in Nigeria. Please pray for Henry in the days leading up to his ordination. Deacon Henry will return to the Diocese early September.

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration for pro life intentions is held from 12 noon – 3:00pm every Thursday in St Patrick’s Church. We MUST have at least one person praying at all times. Please fill out the roster at the back of the church to make this possible. Your prayers are urgently needed.

Catholic Women’s League

The Catholic Women’s Leage is holding a Movie Afternoon on 14th August at 4:15pm. The movie is “Jane Eyre”. The cost is $20.00. Afternoon tea will be served at 2:00pm in the supper room at St. Patrick’s Hall. Please contact Irene on 6023 5670 or Frances 6041 1721 for tickets. All welcome.

Mary’s Junior League

Mary’s Junior League meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. For information please ring Anna on 6023 3838.

Visit by Dr John Bonnici

Popular Catholic Healing Evangelist, Dr John Bonnici, will visit St Patrick’s Parish, Smollett Street Albury, on Wednesday 28th September.
Program:
Afternoon (in hall)
12.45pm – Praise and Worship
1pm-2pm – Healing Session 1 (talk and ministry)
2pm-2.30pm – Break
2.30-3.30pm – Healing Session 2 (talk and ministry)
Night (in Church)
6.30pm – Praise and Worship
7pm – Mass followed by a Healing Service
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrament of Reconciliation available
Light supper in hall – plate welcome

Marriage Support Gathering

A Marriage Support Gathering will be held in the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, on Tuesday 16th August. Coach available leaving Albury Station 5.15am returning approximately 5.30pm. Details: www.marriageday.family.org.au
Enquiries: Peter Murray 6056 3290 or Kathleen Horsfall 6026 2264.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour

Next Sunday 14th August at Holy Spirit Church – Adoration, Confession, Chaplet.
Talk on Heaven at 3.00pm after the Holy Hour with tea, coffee, scones by Patricians in the meeting room.

Mother’s Group

St Patrick’s Parish Mothers’ Group meet on Friday mornings at 10:30am in the supper room of the parish hall. All mothers with babies and young children are warmly invited to come along. For more information please contact Carmen Price on 0418 637 707.

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.

Feast Days this week

Monday 8th August – St Mary MacKillop, religious
Wednesday 10th August – Lawrence, deacon, martyr
Thursday 11th August – Clare, virgin