LENTEN REFLECTION GROUP 2012

A 5 week program run by Fr Terry will begin on Thursday 1 March at 7.30pm (in the narthex) and will continue every Thursday night until the 29 March. Sign up sheets are located in the narthex.

CHOIR PRACTICE

To be held with Sister Kathleen on Monday 28 November in the church at 7.45pm to prepare for singing on Sunday 4 December at the 10.00amMass.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY 2012

Any parishioner interested in joining the roster to conduct Children’s Liturgy sessions during Sunday’s 10am Mass, please join this year’s volunteers for Morning Tea following the 10am Mass on Sunday 11 December.

SPECIAL EVENT FOR ALL YEAR 6,7,8 & 9 STUDENTS

Come and discuss your thoughts and idea’s with me, about activities and events YOU would like to see happening at St Bridget’s. Sunday 27 November 11am-12.30pm. Food and drinks provided.

Georgina Biondi, Parish Council President

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL UPDATE

The October meeting discussed the possibility of inviting Fr Kevin Lenehan back to continue his talk on our Catholic identity. Time was also given to discussing ways of assisting both our early-teenagers (school years 6, 7, 8 and 9) and older youth on their Faith Journey. Information was given regarding the forthcoming National Church Life Survey.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011

The Parish Pastoral Council would like to invite all parishioners to attend the 2011 Annual General Meeting to be held at 7.30pm on Monday 10th October in the narthex. The guest speaker this year will be Fr Kevin Lenehan who will talk on our Catholic identity. Supper will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY 25 September

The Melbourne Launch of the statement, “BUILDING BRIDGES NOT WALLS. PRISONS AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM” by Fr Joe Caddy (CEO, CatholicCare Melbourne) and Sr Mary Ó Shannassy (Director, Catholic Prison Ministry.) is at 12 noon, Thursday 15 September 2011.

Tea/Coffee beforehand, light refreshments at 1.00pm

Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street EastMelbourne

RSVP:  justice@cam.org.au or (03) 99265710  by Monday 12 September.

PARISH WEBSITE

Would you like your parish events/requests/messages posted onto the parish website? If so, please assist us by submitting the details to the parish office well in advance of the date.  The ‘contact us’ tab can be used to send an email to the parish address. It’s a good way to let others know what’s on.

PASTORAL COUNCIL UPDATE

The council last met on 27 July.  Matters discussed included how the parish might serve youth, the formation of the parish liturgy group, action on various proposals received in the Suggestion Box (see narthex notice board). Next meeting, Wednesday, 24 August.  Ideas etc to the Suggestion Box please.

Confirmation Classes

Classes will commence next term for grade 6 children attending non-Catholic schools and others wishing to prepare for the Sacrament. The classes will be held in the church narthex on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm commencing 25 July 2011. Enrolment form is available on the website. For further information please contact Edgar D’Souza on 0412 183 141.