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World Day of Prayer
FRIDAY 1 March
World Day of Prayer -
FRIDAY 1 March at 1pm St Mary church Whittlesea
Since 1887, on or near the first Friday in March every year, millions of Christians have gathered worldwide to pray for the issues of family violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other forms of injustice. In 2019 that prayerful support will be directed at the approximate 2,000,000 inhabitants of the Republic of Slovenia is a central European.
Christ the Light Parish has a commitment to ensure the safety of children and
vulnerable people in our community
The first stage of preparations for the Plenary Council 2020 concludes on ASH WEDNESDAY, 6 MARCH, with all responses submitted. At Christ the Light Parish we continue to gather as community to discuss our Parish response to: IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PARTICIPATE! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD What do you think God is asking of us in Australia at this time? Please join in the conversation! Feel free to complete one of the response cards and dropping it into the box provided. These
responses will be included with others for our Parish Submission. You are also encouraged to attend our next Listening and Dialogue Session, on Wednesday, 13 February – 7.30pm at the Nazareth Centre. Any questions? Please call: Sandy Starbuck at the Parish Office. www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
Kinglake Family BBQ -
Here’s an opportunity to hang out with each other and for newer families to meet
other families in the district. All welcome- everyone, young and old, new and long-time in Kinglake. Our
younger families with small children are especially welcome. BYO beer or wine, if desired. Grab a plate (food and soft drink free), relax in great company, share stories, play pool. Friday 22 February 2019 Pizza and drinks at 6-7 pm, followed by BBQ tea 7-9 pm Where ? The portable building behind St Mary’s church, Whittlesea/Kinglake Rd, Kinglake. Free! Because we have a donation from bushfire appeal funds to
support St Mary’s Kinglake socials. Please RSVP adult/child number (for one, for a family or your table) and any special dietary needs to Sr Margaret Ryan 5786 1064 Email: margaret.ryan@mercy.org.au Or text: 0409 684 445
Sacrament of Confirmation Information:
Commitment Mass - This Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February, our young parishioners will be making their commitment for Confirmation at all masses this weekend.
Parish Companion Card - for Confirmation candidates Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th February.
Presentation of the Creed - for Confirmation candidates Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March.
Schools other than Catholic Students who are to be confirmed this year begin classes THIS MONDAY 11th February at 4pm at St Paul The Apostle 80 Bassetts Road Doreen.
SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
We thank the members of the social & fundraising committee who organized our Christ The Light Parish Feast day celebration. In the warmth of the evening we also thanked Sister Margaret Ryan for her contribution to our parish and especially for her 19 years of service in St Mary’s, Kinglake. We thank St Paul The Apostle school for hosting the event.