News and Announcements
5th February, 2012
Fr Marshall is on vacation until 14th February. Please carefully note the modifications to the weekday Mass timetable during this time.
Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Elliott this year on Sunday 9th September. The sacrament is generally conferred on those aged 10-12. Those who wish to present their children for confirmation are asked to contact the Secretary by email or ‘phone. Adult converts, or any other baptized adult who has not been confirmed, should also receive the Sacrament at this time. These are also invited to contact the Secretary or speak with one of the priests.
Lenten Recollection at St Aloysius’ – Friday evening 23rd March through Saturday 24th March: our dear friend Bishop Basil Meeking (Bishop emeritus of Christchurch, NZ) will lead us in a special day of recollection, here at St Aloysius’. More details will be available soon, but put it in your diary now!
Secretarial support needed: obligations outside of the community mean that our Secretary, Eamon Hatley-Smith, needs to reduce his hours in his office for the duration of 2012. Accordingly, we are looking for someone able to take on the bulk of the Secretary’s role for this year (Eamon will still be available to mentor and assist as necessary). The position involves at least 14 hours per week (usually on Tuesday and Thursday), and complete computer literacy. Ideally, someone retired might be prepared to offer his or her services on a voluntary basis; alternatively, we are prepared to negotiate a paid position (this might suit a student, for instance). Anyone interested is invited to contact Fr Tattersall, who will provide full details of the position and its requirements.
Compline will not be celebrated publicly this week.
Please consider this on-line petition, seeking to restore reception of Communion on the tongue as the only licit means of reception in the Roman rite: http://communiononthetongue.blogspot.com/
Volunteers needed:
Have you considered whether, and how, you might be able to make a practical contribution to the Newman Community this year? Please especially consider the following: hospitality (welcoming people before Mass, or providing tea & coffee afterwards), Church cleaning, catechetical support, charitable works, Altar serving, sacristy work, sewing and embroidery, and sacred music. If you think you might like to help, please speak with one of the priests, or call or email the Secretary.
'There be Dragons': due to the success of the première screening in December of Roland Joffe's 'There be Dragons' - a second screening will be shown on Friday 17th February at 7.00pm. A powerful story of love and forgiveness set during the Spanish Civil War and not to be missed! Bookings at www.therebedragons.com.au or by phoning 0404431440 Tickets $20 - film rated M15+ for occasional violence.
Servers/singers/sacristans wanted: the work of the Sacred Liturgy, especially its Solemn celebration, cannot be successfully carried out only by the clergy. It is the work of the whole Church, and the lay Faithful have a personal responsibility to contribute their time and talents. Nowhere is this more the case than in the traditional Latin Liturgy, which can only be sustained over the long term when significant numbers of the Faithful are prepared to immerse themselves in the rich culture which supports it. We are in need of more Catholic men and youth to offer themselves for the service of the Altar and the Sacristy, and of the Faithful of both sexes to assist with Sacred Music. Anyone interested in serving, singing, or helping in the sacristy, is urged to speak to the Fathers or contact the office.