Parish News
Weekly bulletins and parish information can be found at:
http://cdos.org.au/kyabram/Home.aspx
Email: kyabram@cdos.org.au
WEEKLY MASSES
Monday No Mass
Tuesday 9.15am - OLOP Chapel
Wednesday 5.00pm - Church
Thursday 9.15am - Church
Friday 9.15am - OLOP Chapel
Saturday 6.00pm - Church
Sunday 9.30am - Church
Sunday Cuppa - 3rd March
A reminder that next Sunday, 3rd March (the first Sunday of the month), the men’s choir will be singing and there will be a cuppa after Mass. Parishioners are invited to bring a small plate of morning tea to share. Our Duty Roster person is Mary Elliott. So that we can put names to faces, don’t forget that name tags will be provided on the day, although you are welcome to bring along your own name tag from home if you would like
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Friends of St Augustine 2019
The first gathering of this group will be held on Thursday, 28th February 2019. It will be a dinner meeting beginning at 6.00pm at 6 Julia Street, Kyabram. Everyone is welcome to attend as this group is open to all parishioners. This year in Phase 3 we will be reflecting on the Psalms–numbers 4, 32, 139 and 148. There are 150 psalms and many other psalms could be included.
We have four meetings to reflect on these as well as a few social gatherings throughout the year.
For any further information or questions please contact Ruth McGowan (5859 0359) or the Parish Office on Wednesdays.
2019 Harvest Mass
SUNDAY 10th MARCH 2019
Jesus and his people celebrated the 'Feast of Ingathering' or 'the 'Feast of Tabernacles.' People shared from their harvest, and goods were collected for the poor.
St. Augustine’s Parish will celebrate the harvest with the same sense of joy and sharing on Sunday 10th March.
We invite all farmers, crops growers, orchardists, winegrowers, gardeners and cooks, to bring something from their produce on that day –vegetables, fruit, grain, dairy products, meat, preserves, herbs, hay, wool and even plants and flowers – for the produce swapping table. Let us also share abundance with those in need; we encourage people to bring a non-perishable item in a can, jar or packet, of something produced in our area (example brands: SPC-Ardmona, Unilever, Tatura Milk Industries, Campbells, Murray Goulburn, Casalare Pastas, Fonterra, Nestle, Heinz, etc.). On the day, donors can bring these items in the entry procession for the St. Vincent de Paul Society baskets.
We ask people to bring a plate to share during brunch to follow Mass, so the Care group ladies can have a rest.
Christian Harvest prayer
The earth is fruitful – may we be generous.
The earth is fragile – may we be gentle.
Prayer Group
Come along and join Our Lady of Good Counsel prayer group for a time of praise and worship, breaking open God's word and fellowship.
Next Meeting Tuesday 26th February at 7.00pm in the Parish meeting room.
For more info please call Mary on 5854 6332.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This year's service has been written by Slovenian women. The theme they have chosen is: “Come–everything is ready.” The content is taken from Luke’s Gospel (Lk 14:15-24) in which he talks about the master inviting others to his feast. St Augustine’s Parish is hoping for a good representation of women and men to come to this feast.
Friday 1st March at 10.00am at the Kyabram Baptist Church, Fenaughty Street. Please feel welcome to come and bring someone else along.
http://www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org/
Volunteer Forms
A reminder to all church cleaning volunteers to please sign the job role, code of conduct and volunteer responsibilities form required as part of the Child Safety legislation.
Change of Details
The Parish Office has been updating the records on our database. If you have changed your address or contact details, it would be appreciated if you could advise the Parish office so our records can be updated.
Additionally, we welcome anyone new to the Parish and invite you to take a Parish brochure from the back of the church.
Annointing of the Sick
The next Annointing Mass is on 28th February at St Augustine’s Church at 1.15 pm.
Exposition
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be next
Friday 1st March after the 9.15am Mass.
Concert in the Cathedral
The Melbourne Welsh Male Choir will be performing at the Cathedral in Bendigo on Sunday 24th March at 2.00pm.
See noticeboard at the back of the church for more details.
Spirituality in the Pub
Spirituality in the Pub at the Terminus Hotel Shepparton on Wednesday 13th March from 7.30pm–9.00pm (meals from 6.00pm optional). Come and discover life in Zimbabwe where collecting water risks a meeting with a crocodile!
Guest Speaker, Super Dube, manages Caritas Hwange’s Integrated Community Development Program, supported by Caritas Australia. One of the biggest challenges confronting the community is lack of clean water and access to sanitation. And food security is never guaranteed. Information fliers are at the back of church. Enquiries: Kerry 0408 579 904.