Welcome to St Anthonys of Padua

Extracts from the Bulletin 14th March, 2010.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS  7pm each Friday during Lent.

READERS needed for the Easter Ceremonies.  Please leave name and details on the list in the foyer.

ST ANTHONY’S PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME  In our Parish children usually celebrate First Reconciliation in Year 3, First Eucharist in Year 4 & Confirmation in Year 6. Enrolment forms are available from both the Parish & School Office.  All enrolments for this year’s Sacramental Programme must be received by Friday 26^th March. For more information call Teresa at the Parish Office on 6231 7310 or email sacraments@homemail.com.au

WOMEN IN THE SCRIPTURES   A series of talks on women in the church will be held over the coming months to mark the 10th anniversary of the Woman and Man: One in Christ Jesus report. 7.30pm on 16 March in the Rheinberger Centre, Yarralumla.

CALL TO CONNECT warmly invites women of the Archdiocese to a Women’s Breakfast on Sat 20 March from 8-10am at St Edmund’s College, Griffith.  Cost $15.  Guest speaker will be Sr Therese Mills MGL speaking on “God & me, more than I can imagine”.  RSVP Fri 12 March to Bronnie.Schlager@gmail.com 6231 8611 (Mon/Wed/Fr) or St Benedict’s Parish Office 6295 7879 (Tues/Wed/Thurs).

THE NEXT MEETING of the Canberra Circle of the Catenian Association is on Thursday 18 March at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden.  The meeting is followed by dinner.  The Association provides an international, faith based social support network for Catholic men.  Interested men are always welcome at meetings and can contact George Kazs on 62910 439 for further information.

AT ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH, KAMBAH, after vigil Mass on 20th March Peter Kearney, an Australian Catholic songwriter will do a presentation reflecting on Lenten themes & looking ahead to Easter.  Light Refreshments after Vigil Mass & at interval.  Peter’s CDs & music available at the concert. Cost: Gold coin donation.

PALM SUNDAY is World Youth Day 2010, a local celebration.  Young people and their families of the diocese are invited to Mass with Archbishop Coleridge at 5:30 pm on Sunday 28 March at St. Christopher's Cathedral.

PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION The De La Salle Brothers are offering young men (20 - 35yrs) an incredible volunteer opportunity in the remote indigenous community of Balgo Hills in Western Australia. Spend 2 weeks (15 – 29 May) learning about the Brothers' life and work whilst helping young people in need. Applications close 29 March.  For details please visit www.delasallebrothers.com

EVENINGS FOR THE ENGAGED - the next marriage preparation course will commence on Tuesday, 6th April.  Enquiries to Mark and Kathy Haseler on 6166 7634.

YOU ARE INVITED to ‘Come Follow Him’ and to learn more about your faith and deepen your relationship with Jesus.  Canberra  Men’s Cursillo and Canberra Women’s Cursillo will both be held at Greenhill Retreat  Centre, Cotter Road   from  7:30pm Thursday 29 April to 4:00pm, Sunday 2 May. If you are interested and want to know more about this special spiritual encounter, please contact:  Men’s Cursillo - David Cunneen on 6294 2979 (H) or email javecunneen@grapevine.com.au Women’s Cursillo - Irma Jambor on 6242 7332 (H), 6207 3371 (W) or email jja19144@bigpond.net.au.

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