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St. Macartan s Parish 29 th 30 th August 2009 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time P.O Box 41, Mornington 3931 4 Drake St, Mornington Phone 5975 2200 Fax 5977 2050 Email mogg@satlink.com.au Parish Priest: Rev. Kevin Mogg PP Parish Secretaries: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 3.30pm - Francesca McLoughlin Wednesday 9am - 3.30pm - Marg Canty / Friday 9am - 3:30pm - Sarah Hansen: Principal St. Macartan s Primary School: Marie Slattery Ph: 5973 4550 (PLEASE NOTE NEW NUMBER) Principal Padua College: Christopher Houlihan Ph: 5976 0100 Pastoral Council: Sarah Hansen Ph: 5973 6142 Music Co-ordinator: Veronica Ryan Ph: 5975 6981 Liturgy Co-ordinator: Paddy Hughes 0400 001 748 Property & Maintenance Co-Ordinator: Max Fletcher 0417 307 845 August Caretaker: Chris Phillips 5974 1529 Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 7pm, Sunday: 9am & 11am, Weekday Masses: Mon and Tues 9am, Wed 10am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:15am Reconciliation: Saturday after 9am Mass, Wednesday after 10am Mass; or any time on request at the Parish House. Baptisms: Most Sundays. Baptismal Meetings are usually on the 2 nd Wednesday of each month NEXT MEETING Wednesday 9 th September Weddings: Please contact Fr. Kevin For those who have died: Jim Sexton, Graham Rule, Fr John Leahy (Mooroopna PP), For those whose anniversaries occur: Peter James Berwick, Donald Chandler, Luision Clark, Leone Pezzimenti, Gwen Sumner, Sr Carmel Murphy (CSB), Eileen Kerrins, John Hancock, William Mullins, Des Cleary, Alice Martin, Norman Hoare, Grace Hodgeman, Vickie McPherson, Sr Marcella Morris (John of God), Khalili Donahoo (age 5), LORD, THAT I MAY BE WELL AGAIN pray for the sick and their Carers, especially : Kylie Mazoletti, Mario Bourgnon, Thorkild Hansen (NZ), Kable Dowsett, Terry Mahoney, Michael Sweeney, Sr Magdalena SJG, Bev Farrelly, Roger Holden, Mark Coulter, Wendy Fowler, Joan Hammond, Pauline Fitzgerald,, Rob Deller, Catherine Keightley, Taneisha Tamayo, Tim Coonan, Jenni Ballantyne, Charlotte Beck, Jan Furniss, Lawrence McMahon, Frank Kramer, Klause Schultz, Peter Webdene, Helen Miotti (seriously ill), Michael Barrett, Shirley Rankin, Ella Fox, Maxwell Smith, Judy Rush, Kate Cameron (2 year old); John Urquhart (seriously ill), Pat Deutsher, Sue Vernon, Kieran Henderson Ross, Frank Fitzpatrick, Stan Heard, Olivia Grover, Mary Starrett, Delwyn Dinka, Peter Hughes, Anthony Kemp, Wens Brinkman, Jean Harnett, Alma Griffen and Stan Griffen (both seriously ill), Matt Doensen, Angela Tohill, Sue Gustke, Maureen James, Nance Burrows, Francis Rosbrook (serious), Erika Trapp, Ken Lawlor, Barry Breen (very ill), Fr Gavan Fitzpatrick Special Intentions: New Peninsula, a Baptist Church Year for Priests from July 2009 June 2010 (Holy Father s wish) For our Priests and Bishops, That they might always put before your people the example of their lives of generous service. May they always accept and submit to your word. ALL: Amen First Reading Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 A reading from the book of Deuteronomy Moses said to the people: Now, Israel, take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and observe them, that you may have life and may enter and take possession of the land that the Lord the God of your fathers is giving you. You must add nothing to what I command you, and take nothing from it, but keep the commandments of the Lord your God just as I lay them down for you. Keep them, observe them, and they will demonstrate to the peoples your wisdom and understanding. When they come to know of all these laws they will

exclaim, No other people is as wise and prudent as this great nation. And indeed, what great nation is there that has its gods so near as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to him? And what great nation is there that has laws and customs to match this whole Law that I put before you today? This is the word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm Ps 14:2-5. R. v.1 (R.) The just will live in the presence of the Lord. 1. Lord, who shall dwell on your 3. He who keeps his pledge, holy mountain? He who walks come what may; who takes no without fault; he who acts with interest on a loan and accepts no justice and speaks the truth from bribes against the innocent. his heart. (R.) Such a man will stand firm for 2. He who does no wrong to his ever. (R.) brother, who casts no slur on his neighbour, who holds the godless in disdain, but honours those who fear the Lord. (R.) Second Reading Jas 1:17-18, 21-22, 27 A reading from the letter of St James It is all that is good, everything that is perfect, which is given us from above; it comes down from the Father of all light; with him there is no such thing as alteration, no shadow of a change. By his own choice he made us his children by the message of the truth so that we should be a sort of first-fruits of all that he had created. Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls. But you must do what the word tells you, and not just listen to it and deceive yourselves. Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows when they need it, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world. This is the word of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation Jas 1:18 Alleluia, alleluia! The Father gave us birth by his message of truth, that we might be as the first fruits of his creation. Alleluia!

Gospel Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered round Jesus, and they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with unclean hands, that is, without washing them. For the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, follow the tradition of the elders and never eat without washing their arms as far as the elbow; and on returning from the market place they never eat without first sprinkling themselves. There are also many other observances which have been handed down to them concerning the washing of cups and pots and bronze dishes. So these Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why do your disciples not respect the tradition of the elders but eat their food with unclean hands? He answered, It was of you hypocrites that Isaiah so rightly prophesied in this passage of scripture: This people honours me only with lip-service, while their hearts are far from me. The worship they offer me is worthless, the doctrines they teach are only human regulations. You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions. He called the people to him again and said, Listen to me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that goes into a man from outside can make him unclean; it is the things that come out of a man that make him unclean. For it is from within, from men s hearts, that evil intentions emerge: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, malice, deceit, indecency, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within and make a man unclean. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon O Lord, how great is the depth of the kindness which you have shown to those who love you. Thursday 3 rd SAINTS/FEASTS FOR THIS WEEK St Gregory the Great Monday 31 st Tuesday 1st PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Canasta Cards 1pm Community Centre Prayer Group 10am-12:30pm Community Centre High Spirits 4pm Community Centre St Vinnies Conference 5:30pm Community Centre Wednesday 2nd Little Mac s Playgroup 9:30 11:30am Community Centre Friday 4th Knights of the Southern Cross 8pm Community Centre Eucharistic Adoration of Blessed Sacrament after 9:15am Mass Legion of Mary 10:15am Community Centre

PARISH CENSUS This weekend and the following weekend we will continue to update our Census the names, addresses, etc, of everyone in the Parish. We have had a fairly good Census over the past few years, but we do need to update it. People move, some pass away, more children are born, sadly some couples split up, children leave school, some change schools. We try to keep this private information up to date for obvious pastoral reasons (the information is guarded carefully). If you did not fill in a Census card last weekend, we ask that you please fill one in this weekend, even those who have been here for years. Please place your completed card in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. Because some people who are regularly here may be missing this weekend, we will repeat this exercise next week too. Thank you for your co-operation. Fr Kevin * * ORGAN RECITAL * * Dr Lindsay Hutchinson (Organist from Melbourne University) will once again be performing a recital on our unique and wonderful organ. The recital will be THIS SUNDAY 30 th of August 2009, starting at 2pm. The recital will be followed by afternoon tea. Total cost will be $10-00. Please let me know if you ll be attending for catering purposes. Dee Rorke 5974 3763 Thank You Robert and Marilyn Dowsett would like to thank the Parishioners of St Macartan s Parish for your prayers for their son, Kable Dowsett, who is still battling cancer. CHILDREN S LITURGY FATHER S DAY MASS 6 SEPTEMBER 2009 Next Sunday 6 September is Father s Day and Children s Liturgy will hold their Father s Day Mass commencing at 9am. Book your dad, granddad and the rest of your family to come along and start Father s Day in a terrific way. The children will be making a special gift for their dad or special person, lots of good reflections to celebrate and give thanks for our dads and of course, a delicious morning tea to follow! Some good dad games will be also organised for our terrific dads after Mass and a couple of nice prizes that will definitely warm the heart... We look forward to seeing you all there. The Children s Liturgy Team FIRST EUCHARIST CHILDREN During the next few months, the children who are making their First Communion this year will be able to collect a white sash from the foyer when they arrive for mass. The children will wear the sash during mass and then return them to the basket in the foyer at the end of mass. We as members of the St Macartan s community will readily identify these participants and we will have the opportunity to speak to, encourage and pray for these children. Our prayers and best wishes go with them all. The Children s Liturgy Team

CARE GROUP The Care Group is happy to receive requests for assistance with such things as transport to hospital appointments, help with light housework when sick, etc. Please contact Margaret Wilson on 5976 2322. A BONUS FROM HEAVEN! Fr Lou Heriot, one of Melbourne s best known and loved priests, is going to be with us shortly. After many years as PP of South Melbourne, East Bentleigh and the past 15 years at East Brighton, Fr Lou is keen to help us here, soon leaving East Bentleigh. He has been a terrific visitor (often by bike) wherever he has been visiting every house, including those not of our faith, around his Parishes. He is a deeply pastoral man and has great rapport with people. Fr Lou has purchased a house here in Mornington and is keen to help out here in whatever way he can. He is currently in Russia, but will be arriving in Mornington shortly. More details will be available soon but it is really good news. Many people here know him! Sacrificial Giving Pledge : $5796.00 per week. Average Jan June 2009 : $4759.00 per week or 82% of the pledge Sister Gen Volunteers Needed! Sister Gen has been putting up with knee pain for a long time. She has now finally agreed to have an operation on her knee which is scheduled for 9 th September. She will then have the following 3 weeks or so off until 30 th September at St John of God Rehab. After the 30 th, she intends to resume work but will not be able to drive for some time. To help Sr Gen, we need a lot of people we could call on to drive her to her various tasks. If you might be available to help, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200. If we have plenty of offers, it will not be a big load for anyone. Thank you. My Overseas News! My brother Les (from Cobram) turns 80 (though he is more like a 40 year old!) on 27 th August. To escape any birthday celebrations he s off to New York. Needless to say, his 5 children are undeterred by his manoeuvre and are going to join him anyway (I m part of the team!). For me, 4 days in New York, 3 in Washington DC, 4 in Omaha, Nabraska and 2 in Los Angeles. I leave Tuesday 25 th August and return on Tuesday 8 th September. Fr Bill Walsh will supply the weekend Masses and Fr Charles McBride weekdays. PRIMARY SCHOOL ENROLMENTS St Macartan s had over 100 applicants for Prep level for 2010. We regretfully disappointed quite a few families we would normally accept. We have written to all unsuccessful applicants advising them of places at St Brendon s, Somerville and St Jude s, Langwarrin. Also, we understand that St Mary s in Hastings has vacancies at all levels. St Mary s Principal, Richard Mucha, would be pleased to meet any interested applicants. Please phone 5979 1953.

LITTLE MAC S OPEN AGE PLAYGROUP Community Centre, Drake Street, All welcome! For further info, please contact Natalie Kratz on 0438 502 325 or 5975 1385 SOCIAL CALENDAR 2009 Events organised until mid year! Any queries, please call Dee Rorke 5974 3763. Aug 30 th THIS SUNDAY ORGAN RECITAL & AFTERNOON TEA (see notice) Sept 26 th Footy Breakfast (see notice) October Over 80 s birthday tea part Nov 21 st Sausage Sizzle Loss and Grief Morning Tea The Loss and Grief team warmly invite those who are grieving the loss of someone to whom they felt close, to a Morning Tea in the Parish Community Centre on Friday 11th September, between 10am and 12noon. This will be a social gathering intended to enable parishioners to meet others experiencing similar loss and to provide support. Further information may be obtained from Kees Duyvestyn 5977 0485. HELP NEEDED Young Mum with health problems seeks kind helpers to take care of her well behaved 6 year old son for an hour or two during school holidays. Is there anyone out there who could occasionally include him in family activities? If you can help please contact KATE on 5976 1089. PRAYER/REFLECTION TRUST IN GOD Lord, I ve no idea where I m going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself. And the fact that I think I m doing your will, doesn t mean that I m actually doing it. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you, and I hope that I have this desire. Though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are with my, and you will never leave me face my perils along. (Thomas Merton) (Repeated by request) Journey to Turkey 25 April 10 May 2010 This tour will include Istanbul, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Galipoli and more. The tour will be escorted by Fr Laurie Pearson, Parish Priest of St Thomas More, Mt Eliza. His own experience of being on pilgrimage, especially in Israel, has moved him to want to share that with others. He loves travelling and is convinced that those who take part in an experience such as this cannot help but grow in respect for other peoples and cultures as a result. For further information, please see the posters in both foyers.

St Vinnies Membership Drive We would dearly welcome new members. To find out more about what we do, please call; Peter Gurry (President) 5975 0675, Patricia Watt (Vice President) 5977 2054 Margaret Wilson (Secretary 5976 2322) Geoffrey Lane (Treasurer) 5973 4774. CANDALABRAS PLEASE NOTE THAT WE STILL HAVE A FEW CANDALABRAS THAT WERE LENT TO US FOR THE MASKED BALL READY FOR COLLECTION FROM THE PARISH OFFICE. SCHOOL AWARD We are all well aware of just what a beautiful school has evolved at Bungower Road and now so do many others. The school received a High Commendation from the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, Australasia Region in the 2009 Awards for Outstanding School Facilities. The category was for New Construction Entire New School. The judges at the award ceremony made reference to the design of the facility with learning areas enhancing learning for children, landscaping enabling children to live and play in an environment that supports sustainability and having design features leading the way in 21 st century education. We are thrilled for the architects, Law Architects, who worked so well with the community to eventually produce this building that we are so proud of. If you would like to look on the website, you will see a number of the schools that were nominated. The site is Cefpi (where great schools begin) Marie Slattery - Principal PLEASE RETURN KEYS Anyone who has a key to the Sacristy and/or Sound Room and have not yet returned them, please return to the Parish Office as soon as possible. A new system has now been installed. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP - BLAZE AID Come for a day, a week or more, to help Blaze Aid rebuild fences for Black Saturday fire survivors. For more information about Blaze Aid (including how to make donations) go to www.blazeaid.com or phone Kevin on 0418 530 471. Go to Kevin s woolshed at 70 Kilmore East/Sunday Creek Rd, Kilmore East any day of the week by 7:30am for daily assignments. AN AFTERNOON AT THE PROMS presented by The Frankston Music Society on Sunday 20 th September at 2:30pm at Frankston Arts Centre. The Frankston Symphony Orchestra and Mornington Peninsula Chorale are delighted to present an afternoon of wonderful music from Britain and America. Please call 9784 1060 for tickets: Adults $22, PSSU $20 www.frankstonmusicsociety.org.au LEAVING COLLECTION Next weekend s leaving collection will be the annual Father s Day Appeal for the Priests Retirement Foundation

FOOTYTIPPING ROUND 21 The Saints not only need to look out for aircraft overhead, but they also need to look out for Kangaroos before they go marching on!! Next week it will be Bulldogs snapping at their heels! The Geelong Cats supporters found that Dogs are not the friendliest towards Cats. This weekend is the last of the Home and Away matches. The tippers will need to have been thoughtful with their tips, though I think some of the Leaders may go for the outsiders. The present leader is Adam Lane (123) who is 2 points clear of Terry Coppock, Dawn Meier and Steuart Rorke with Debra Meier and Thomas James one point further point back. The battle for the wooden spoon is also very close (no names yet) equal on 83 with this round to finish. The prize for this final round has jackpotted to $85. If no one chooses 8 then there will a special prize for the tippers created by the Administrator. Grand Final Breakfast Saturday 26th September. Make your bookings after Mass. Tickets have to be paid for by 20th September. For further enquiries, ring Mary or Geoffrey on 5973 4774 or 0438 350 316. See advertisement in The Word FOOTY TIPPING---- FINALS Like to win a guaranteed $200? Then enter the Finals Tipping Knock-Out competition. Week 1: You need to choose the four winners to continue to Week 2. Week 2: You need to choose the correct two winners. You then proceed to Week 3. Week 3: You need to choose two correct to move to the next week which is the Grand Final. Week 4: You need to choose the winner - The Premiers. The winner is the tipper(s) who survive(s) the longest. If you wish to enter please contact Geoffrey in foyer after Mass or leave payment in Parish Office before Finals start. Email your selections to amdgrc@hotmail.com or phone 5973 4774 or text to 0438 350 316 SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 27 September. This year s Social Justice Sunday Statement is titled: And You Will Be My Witnesses. During World Youth Day 2008, Australia saw thousands of young Christians inspired by the Holy Spirit. Yet many young people are marginalised, excluded and deprived of dignity. The Bishops recall the challenge of Pope Benedict What will you leave to the next generation? What difference will you make? and present it again to all Australians, young and old. For further details about the Catholic Bishops Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website (www.acsjc.org.au) or call (02) 8306 3499

SACRIFICIAL CAMPAIGN 2009 As we recalled recently, James Barrett and Paul Girolami spoke at all Masses about the forthcoming Sacrificial Giving campaign which will take place in October this year. The Thanksgiving Program asks us all to think about our financial contribution to the Parish but also about giving of our time and ourselves. There have been notes in The Word recently about the drop in Sacrificial Giving over the period of this year. Your financial contribution to the parish goes to the day to day running of the parish and the ongoing upkeep of the church building, the parish centre, the parish office and surrounding grounds. Over the last year this has involved the painting of the church, replacing carpet, upgrading the audio visual equipment and security and repairing the floor in the community centre. It is also used to run pastoral programs like High Spirits, the care group, and our wonderful Liturgy Groups (both for the children and the wider parish as a whole). As stated clearly by Father and others, this Sacrificial Giving campaign will be primarily used to fund the day to day running of the parish. STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM During October we will conduct our 2009 Stewardship Program. The program will examine our role as steward of God s gifts of time, talent and treasure, but it will also examine our stewardship of the earth s resources water, oil, forests, land, etc. It will seek a financial commitment for the parish but it will also ask how we use all of our practical and material resources. UPDATE ON THE FUTURE OF ST MACARTAN S CHURCH The President of the Parish Council, Sarah Hansen, recently spoke about long term plans to build a Church on the same campus as St Macartan s Parish School. The present Church building in Drake Street will need to be modified but will continue to be used. The presbytery will stay where it is. The Archbishop has been consulted about the plan and the Parish will be in contact with the Diocesan Building and Advisory Service. As Sarah pointed out, the absolute reason for this plan is to continue to keep the school an integral part of the Parish. If we don t so this, the school will be in great danger of drifting away. We are talking about a plan not just for the next few years, but for the next half century and beyond. Copies of Sarah s speech is available in both foyers. RIVERINA TOURS PARISHIONERS 2 DAY TRIP 5th/6th OCTOBER A two day trip to Yarrwonga (Lakeview Motel) calling at Mulwala Ski Club, Barooga, and stopping at Shepparton cannery on the way home. Cost $42.00 per person twin share (includes coach travel, accommodation, dinner & breakfast). For further details please call Chris Hedger on 5975 7878. Payment to be made by 28 th September. ST MACARTAN S PARISH INFORMATION BOOKLETS PLEASE NOTE THAT UPDATED COPIES OF THE PARISH INFORMATION BOOKLET ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH FOYERS.

The Carmelite Centre The September programs focus on Social Justice and Loss & Grief All programs are presented in the O Connor/Pilkington Rooms, 210-214 Richardson Street Middle Park Session cost: $10 or $5 Concession Monday 14 Sept 2009 at 7.00pm Screening of A nun s new habit Sister Carmel Wauchope kicked off her habit 20 years ago. However her new habit, the plight of refugees detained and the trauma suffered after their release is arguably as profound. A panel discussion will follow the screening with the film maker, Robyn Hughan, Sr Brigid Arthur csb and Peter Thomas, SIGNIS. MEDITATION A community of very ordinary people meet in the Malone Room at The Carmelite Centre on Tuesdays at 7pm. Come and experience the benefit of meditation as way of bringing peace, harmony and joy to your life. In particular meditation technique is prescribed although suggestions are given to newcomers to help find their own way. Meditation is a way to assist us to live a mindful life; to enhance our day-to-day awareness by living in the present moment. No experience necessary; no cost; everyone welcome. If you have tried meditation in the past and feel you have failed then you are misguided. There is no success or failure just opportunity! The Carmelite Centre is at 210-214 Richardson Street Middle Park Email thecarmelitecentre@pacific.net.au Tel 03 9690 5430 PARISH ROSTERS

Spec. M sters 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September 7pm K&M Duyvestyn, G O Loghlin, J Smyth, J Capan, S Failla, M&S Fletcher, Sr E Tobin F&J Raccanello, L Thorpe 9am P Kent, S Krause, J&M Lewis, H&K O Brien J&M Azzopardi, O Azzopardi, S Barrett, J Buultjens, B&J Crea, T Cribbes, 11am E Geday, B Handasyde, L&P Keightley, L Thorpe D Frank, D Hansen, L Solis M Ballingall, P Duryea, E Geday, C Karo L Keightley, S Kelly, P Macey, A McNair, B Sexton, E&J Spaziani Readers 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September 7pm C Smedley, E Smith C Smedley, E Smith 9am C Houlihan, Sr M McHugh Children s Liturgy 11am M Ballingall, P Duryea J Smyth, P Keightley Music 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September 7pm Chris / Sue / Elvira Veronica / Jan 9am Andy / Choir Children s Liturgy 11am Judy Hogan & family Chris / Sue / Elira AV 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September Operators 7pm G& D Wilson G&D Wilson 9am Peter / Trish / Marlene James B 11am Bryan H G Michel Powerpt Prs 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September 7pm Veronica Veronica 9am Terry James B 11am Judy Veronica Altar Servers 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September 7pm T Koelmeyer, L/P/T Susovich, F Shaw C Curtin, K Dupuis, C Ranford 9am E Buultjens, P Lothian, L McLoughlin, S White J Lamb, W&E Gordon, A Stevens, J Larken 11am T Pitson, H McConalogue, Z Dutton, R&M Ferraro, L-B Donnison, B Hughes A Banks Count. Team 31 st August 7 th September J McLean, P&M Kent, K Winkels, P&K Stokes G Thomas, C Quinn, T&P Moore, H Beasy Cleaning 3 rd September 10 th September T Walker, B&J Limpens, S Hodgkinson G Gordon, C Larken, K Harris Flowers 3 rd 10 th Sept 3 rd 10 th Sept R Dipetta R Dipetta Piety Stall 29 th 30 th August 5 th 6 th September Sat: N Noonan Sun: G Hehir (9am) A Wilson (11am) Sat: Sr Gen, L Thorpe Sun: B Dunn (9am) L Keightley, W Waldi (11am) Children s Lit 30 th August 6 th September Junior Macs: F Barrett, S Rawson Big Macs: Anne-Marie Houlihan Children s Liturgy Mass Father s Day Tea Trolley 30 th August 6 th September C Houlihan/B Sexton/J Chandler J Stinear/D Ward

ST MACARTAN S PARISH GRAND FINAL BREAKFAST VENUE: PENINSUAL COMMUNITY THEATRE (Wilson s Road) DATE: SATURDAY 26 TH SEPTEMBER 2009-08-21 TIME: 9:00AM - 12 NOON DRESS: YOUR TEAM S COLOURS COST: ADULTS $20 / FAMILY $45 OR YOU MAY BOOK A TABLE OF 10 FOR A SPECIAL PRICE OF $180. THERE ARE TWO SIMULTANEOUS FUNCTIONS ADULTS EXCELLENT BREAKFAST, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, AN INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE PANEL AND GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON, THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS. JUNIORS THE CHILDREN WILL BE SUPERVISED AND ENTERTAINED SO PARENTS CAN ENJOY A FRIENDLY, RELAXED, FUN AND ENJOYABLE MORNING. THIS WILL ALL HAPPEN IF WE HAVE YOUR COMPANY! TICKETS AND BOOKINGS AVAILABLE AFTER EACH MASS OR BY CONTACTING GEOFFREY OR MARY ON 5973 4774 OR 0438 350 316. ANY OTHER QUERIES SAME NUMBERS