Leanne McElgunn (Secretary) Brian Shanahan (Gardening/Maintenance) Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 12.30pm; 1.30pm - 4.00pm
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS: Michael Gray (St Josephs School) Peter Morgan (Emmanuel College)
WEEK-END LITURGIES: Sunday: 8.30am - 10.30am - 6.00pm Purnim: 11.00am (Eucharist on 2nd and 4th Sundays) (Assembly of Word with Communion on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)
WEEK-DAY LITURGIES: Wednesday & Friday: 10.00am (Assembly of Word & Comm)
Deaths: Allan Carman
Anniversaries: We remember in Prayer: Xavier Mugavin, Alice Callaghan, John & Maggie Ryan, Len Jackman, Noreen McCarthy, Kay Lowne, John Joseph Smith, Albano Venzo, Sharon Fowler, Mary Clancy
Celebrating 75 years: St John of God Hospital are acknowledging and celebrating 75 years of the Sisters ministry in Warrnambool (18-19 October). Events include launch of a history book, displays and cocktail party. Photos and memorabilia are also being sought. If you can help or require more information please contact Anne Maree (5564 0603) or anne.maree.mugavin@sjog.au
E-Conference: St Josephs Hall (11th June) 10.00am - 3.00pm. Focus: Pope Francis Modelling the Ministry of Peter. All welcome. Contact Parish Office.
St Brigids Crossley: Centenary celebrations 27th - 29th June. See notice board
Project Compassion: Receipts are now available for those who requested them.
Jesuit Missions: Thank you to all who contributed to their Maytime Fair.
National Volunteer Week Its important to recognise volunteers all year round. But this week is an appropriate week (National Volunteer Week) to say Thank You to the many people who give of their time to serve our faith community. Volunteers are the backbone of Church life. Without volunteers . no church! (Fr John)
Emmanuel College I wish to advise parishioners that the Parish Finance Committee made a recommendation that we support Emmanuel College Multi Purpose Hall Building Fund. A sum of $500,000 will be made available in the form of a Catholic Development Fund loan. The Parish will pay the principle off over a period of 15 years. I supported this recommendation. (Fr John)
Pastoral Leadership Team * National Church Life Survey results - developing pastoral suggestions and exploring new ideas * Support for Chaplaincy at Deakin * Child Abuse initiatives in parish * Parish Self-Appraisal document for diocese * Parish Magazine * Nativity exhibition prior to Christmas
Liturgy Committee * Support for visiting priests during Fr Johns absence (Hip Replacement) * Preparation of resources and formation for Sunday Lay-Led Assemblies * Production of IT presentations used in Church and Gathering Space
Mothers Day Concert: Annual concert by Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra at St Josephs Church 2.30pm today (Sunday). Tickets available at door. All welcome
Mens Retreat: The Cathedral Parish (Ballarat) are hosting a retreat in October. This is an opportunity for men to share their faith and review what matters most in their lives. Further enquiries www.menalive.org.au or Shawn 0488 441 235
Meetings: Tuesday: Confirmation: Parent Meeting at 7.00pm (Gathering Space) Wednesday: Baptismal Preparation at 7.30pm (Gathering Space) Thursday: CWL at 10.30am (Meeting Room)