What's Happening in the Parish

Franciscan Events –

‘St Francis Contemplation for Action’ – Kedron, Brisbane 10 -13 July

‘Come to the Water’ - Bondi Beach – Wednesday 16 July.

Plus – Prayer Havens Vocation Expo Catechesis Centre and more during the week of WYD08 15 – 20 July in Sydney.

www.franciscans.org.au/wyd/ or ph: 9369 9369 Volunteers needed.

Communion to the Sick and Housebound

Communion can be taken to people who are unable to come to Mass.

Please contact Barry Blake on 9662 3455 or leave details at the Parish House to make arrangements for yourself or someone you know. Ph: 9369 9399.

Stamps

Thank you to all those who helped trim the last lot of stamps. A new bundle has arrived and new helpers are needed with trimming.

Trimming Instructions: Trim within an 1/8 of inch around the stamp detaching the back of the envelope.

Stamps are located at the back of the church near the sacristy

LEND A HAND

Are you new to the Parish? Mary Immaculate Church needs regular assistance at the church for a number of roles. Can you lend a hand in the following-
Flower arrangers - rostered for Fridays 2 hours
Readers - resources and training available
Servers - resources and training available
Choir singers - meets regularly, provides training
Eucharistic Ministers - resources and training available.
Call Cathy at the parish office on 9369 9399 to register your interest. Weekly and occasional helpers welcome.

Mary Immaculate Choir

Mary Immaculate Church Choir welcomes new members. Please come along and help us maintain the Parish's Choral Tradition into the future. Experience the joy of singing in this beautifully restored building, with its renowned acoustics. Everyone is welcome.
Please contact the Choirmaster Kurt Ison on 9798 9579. We sing at the 6pm Vigil Mass each Saturday, with rehearsals from 5pm and sing for occasional big feasts like Christmas and Easter.

Who Are Secular Franciscan

Secular Franciscans are ordinary lay Catholics with a definite commitment to the Franciscan way of life. Here in Waverley the Holy Spirit Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans have been meeting every month since their establishment in 1970.
To answer God's call to a better, fuller life by using St Francis as the model is not easy. It is challenging yet rewarding. No cross, no crown.
To find out more about the Secular Franciscan life ring Dick See 96654975

Family Mass - 10am, Last Sunday of the month

We will have a special Family Mass on the Last Sunday of each month during the school term. The children will join in the full liturgy and contribute where they feel comfortable. Any child wishing to read or take up the offertory gifts or help in some other way, please contact Cathy on 9369 9399.

Children's Liturgy

10am Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month when we have the family Mass.

The Children's Liturgy is aimed at children up to and including year 4. There will be special sessions run for the older children at ad hoc times during the year. While older children are welcome and their positive contribution is often of great assistance, it is important to remember that the sessions are aimed at the younger children.

Singers and Musicians

Calling singers and musicians - For music to happen at the 6pm Sunday Evening Mass. If you could lend your voice or skill with guitar/piano please contact the Parish Office on 9369 9399 and a roster could be arranged so it doesn’t have to be a weekly commitment.

Play Group

For Mother's, baby's and toddlers. The playgroup is a great place to meet other mothers and children. All welcome. In front of the Parish House; Friday’s & Wednesday's from 9 to 12.
$2.50 includes coffee, tea and friendly conversation.

What's Happening around the Parish

St Patrick’s Social Club

The St Patrick’s Social Club (Sydney) for single seniors (including widows and widowers) meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday at 2pm. Enquiries after 6.30pm 9953 4909.