News in Brief 148
LISTENING TO GOD’S CALL
When do you stop to listen to God’s call? How do you know whether you are following what God wants for you in your life? To know more contact your Parish Priest or Fr Richard Healey on priesthood@dow.org.au or 0401 621 591, or visit http://dow.org.au/priesthood
MINISTRY TRAINING: “Preparing the Sacred Mysteries” –
A Course for Sacristans will be held on Saturday, 20 October 2012 from 10.00am – 2.30pm at St Columbkille’s Church, 99 Princes Highway, Corrimal. RSVP essential to Helen Bennett via email helen.bennett@woll.catholic.org.au or telephone 4253 0934. Morning tea provided. BYO lunch.
BRIDGE FOR PEACE,
hosted by the Wollongong Catholic Charismatic Renewal on Sunday, 21 October 2012 at St Therese Parish (School hall), Powell Street, West Wollongong. Teaching workshop on how to pray for healing from 5.00pm with a Healing Service from 7.00pm. A light supper will be provided for those attending the workshop. For more information contact Jane or Brad on 4267 3175.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time
St James warns in today’s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. Living justly and seeking justice and dignity for all people is a cornerstone of our lives as disciples. And Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake and the sake of the Kingdom, no matter how much, will be rewarded.
SISTERS OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN
are holding a luncheon on Sunday, 21 October 2012 at Trixie Forest Centre, St Scholastica’s College, Avenue Road, Glebe to raise money for Good Samaritan College scholarships. Commencing at 12noon, cost of $100 per head and tables are groups of 10. Speakers include Krystal Barter, Elizabeth Proust, Malarndirri McCarthy and Cheryl Akle. If you would like to attend or make a donation to the scholarship fund please contact Mary Robinson on (02) 8752 5303 or email mrobinson@goodsams.org.au
TRUCE: a 7 week program for young people who have a parent with cancer
This free program, run by Canteen Counselling Services, in partnership with CatholicCare is for young people (14-22 years) to help them cope.
Where: Catholic Care, 25-27 Auburn Street, Wollongong
When: Tuesdays at 4.00pm, starting 16 October 2012
For more information, contact Esther Davis on 1800 234 007 or email truce@canteen.org.au or go to www.truce.org.au
ENCOUNTER – WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Take time out to consider God’s call for your life and what each of the vocations offer: single life, marriage, ordained ministry and consecrated life. Guest Speaker: Peter Gilmore, involved in youth and young adult ministry, as well as music ministry for over 11 years in the Wollongong Diocese and works as a Regional CCD Coordinator. The evening will include a Q&A panel of members from particular vocational choices as well as time for prayer, reflection and reconciliation at “The Venue”, 18 Cawley Street, Bellambi; Wednesday 10 October, 7.00pm - 9.30pm (includes dinner).
Who’s invited: young men and women wanting to deepen their relationship with God and reflect on where they are going in life. Cost: Free. RSVP: Cameron Smit | cameron.smit@dow.org.au | (02) 4253 0822
