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Sunday 29th August 2010
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

1st Reading: Si 3:17-20,28-29

2nd Reading: Hebrews 12-18-19, 22-24

Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-14
Following Sunday

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wi 9:13-18; Ph 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

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Fr Paul's Weekly Message PDF Print E-mail
Written by Fr Paul M   

HUMILITY AND SELF-ASSERTIVENESS: “ROOM-MATES” IN GOD’S KINGDOM

Humility has always been a foundational virtue in Christian spirituality. However, with the emergence in modern times of the concept of “self” and the importance of “self-assertiveness”, respect for humility as a traditional virtue has been relegated to the dustbin of “yesterday notions”.

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 14:47
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Mackillop - The Musical! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

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MacKillop is a new Australian musical by Melbourne based composer Xavier Brouwer.


It premieres in Sydney and Melbourne in October 2010 to celebrate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.


It is staged by the Catholic production company Artes Christi. All profits will go to the Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal


Young people from our parish will be performing. Tickets for the production are available online at www.mackillop.info.

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 15:05
 
Young at Heart Calendar of Events for 2010/11 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Peggy S   

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The next Young At Heart event is:

Wednesday 8th September - Bus trip to Macarthur- Onslow Farm, Camden

Bus departs St Charles at 8.30am (please arrive by 8:15am)

 Bus fare $25 pp + $10 pp to tour Homestead

Lunch $10 pp at the Crown Hotel Camden

Please place $45 pp in an envelope with your name on it and please BYO morning tea Macarthur Park, Camden. 

Contact Marcella S on 02 9808 1062 or Betty R

 

Don’t be shy. Come join the fun!

 

To take a peek at what else is coming up, click on "Read More"!

 

Please note: To assist the organisers of these events, it would be appreciated if you could please book as soon as possible if attending any outing.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 August 2010 17:13
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Major Parking and Traffic Restrictions PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

The perimeter fencing for the School Building Program will significantly limit onsite parking and vehicular movements.


The builder has traced out the position of the fencing with yellow paint for the information of parishioners.


Please take a look this weekend to get a preliminary sense of the new arrangements.

 
A Huge Thank You from the Epiphanies Team PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nadia B   

On behalf of the Epiphanies Team, Diana T, Michelle H, Mark F, Chantelle S and myself, I thank everyone who assisted us in any way to stage the exhibition of art and beautiful things last weekend. It was a wonderful experience of community and cooperation. The feedback from the local community and beyond has been fantastic.

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Epiphanies - Photos from the Art Show PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

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Friday the 13th of August 2010 saw St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Ryde filled to capacity for the opening of Epiphanies - A Revelation through Art and Beautiful things.

 

The exhibition ran until Sunday 15th August 2010 and would not have been possible without enormous efforts from many people from our community. A huge thanks goes out to all involved and who supported this major event.

 

To view some photos of the Opening Night, click here.

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Last Updated on Monday, 16 August 2010 20:26
 
2010 Social Events PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nadia B   

Tsocialhe next major event at St Charles Borromeo is:


Sunday 3rd October 2010Celebrating the work of Parish Ministers at the 10:00am Mass, followed by morning tea

 

Want to know what else is coming up? Upcoming events to put in your diary include:

Last Updated on Monday, 09 August 2010 14:48
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Life Teen Calendar of Events - June to Dec 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Judith A   

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The Calendar of Events for Life Teen is now available for the remainder of the year.

 

With Life Teen picking up steam, activities such as Archery and Rock Climbing now feature and provide a great opportunity to the young people in Years 7 to 9 to be involved!


Check out what's on from June to December 2010.


Last Updated on Sunday, 13 June 2010 16:55
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Father's Day Family Mass PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

This coming weekend, we will honour and pray for fathers during all Masses, especially the 10:00am Family Mass.

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 14:53
 
Open Thank You Letter from Fr Paul PDF Print E-mail
Written by Fr Paul M   

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We owe a great debt of gratitude to the Epiphanies Team for guiding the Parish Art and Craft Exhibition from concept to reality. To deliver such a major event so professionally required vision, skill, courage, perseverance and hard work.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 August 2010 17:43
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Climate Change - A Catholic Perspective PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

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Thea Ormerod, President of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARCC) and member of Kingsgrove Parish will present an evening on the relationship between Catholic faith, caring for the environment and climate change on Wednesday 22nd September 2010 in the Borromeo Hall.

Last Updated on Sunday, 22 August 2010 17:09
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Latest Parish Site Development News PDF Print E-mail
Written by Paul H   

The much anticipated and long awaited School Building Program begins on Monday 30th August 2010.


The first week will involve tree removal, site set out, the location of services, the installation of work shed, temporary fence and temporary services and termination of redundant services.


Excavation works on the old presbytery site and the strip-out of the primary school building will follow.

Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 14:54
 
Senior Youth Group Calendar - June to December 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Judith A   

The Calendar of Events for the Senior Youth Group is available now!

Check out what's on from June to December 2010.

Last Updated on Sunday, 13 June 2010 16:57
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Review of Young at Heart Christmas in July! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Peggy S   

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A wonderful outing was experienced by 40 members on our Christmas in July outing on the 21st of July 2010.

Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 19:56
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