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OLA 3RD ANNIVERSARY
Join us in celebrating our 3rd year anniversary on 1 August Sunday after the 10am mass.
There will be a barbeque, jumping castle, games and prizes. A fun day for the whole family!!!
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GOSPEL REFLECTION
Wednesday, 4th of August 2010
7:30 p.m. at the Parish Presbytery.
Lead by Fr. Warren
A prayerful reflection on the Gospel with input, discussion and open opportunity for questions.
ALL AGES WELCOME

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BAPTISMS AT OLA
Parents that would like to have their children baptised at OLA are required to attend a Baptismal seminar held on the last Sunday of every month, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the church.
Please call the parish office to indicate which seminar you will be attending. Registrations and bookings can be made during this seminar. Thank you.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
NEWEST CHURCH MEMBERS
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Birthday greeting to the following parishioners: Craig Dickinson, Guillermo Nobleza, Lenin Silva, Nicholas Galea, Veronica Haig, Willy Pangilinan, Debbie Perry, Jacob Borg, Nicole Galea, Marcus Odd, Belen Pancorbo, Tony Elias, Olivia Farrugia, Jane Schembri, Jennifer Cremona, Christina Micallef
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PARISH DINNER DANCE
Saturday, 6th November 2010
Tickets will go on sale on the weekend of 21/22 August for the Parish Dinner Dance which is being held at the Castle Hill RSL on Saturday 6 November 6:30 pm. The cost of the tickets will be $75 per head and will cover dinner, entertainment and dancing. Tickets will be sold on a 1st come basis and can be purchased as tables of 10, tables of 8 or single tickets. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or cash, but must be paid for at the time of purchase.
For any queries please contact Liz Gough on
0410 459 406 or email pegough@pacific.net.au
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SUNDAY SCHOOL AT OLA
No Sunday School this Sunday
Due to OLA 3rd anniversary celebrations
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200 CLUB
Congratulations to Geraldine Farrugia for
winning the 8th $100 gift voucher.
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PARISH DINNER DANCE RAFFLE TICKETS
Raffle tickets will be handed out to
Parishioners on the next two weekends
($2 per ticket)
Major prizes include: 3000 Travel Voucher, BAC Systems Tool Trolley, 1 Night’s accommodation & breakfast in an ocean view room at the Crown Plaza, Terrigal with return transfers, Wii Console, 2 remotes, Wii Play & 5 additional games, 42” Full HD LCD Television, $500 Coles Myer Voucher, Apple IPod Touch and much more.
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DONATIONS
We need donations for our Dinner Dance fundraiser. We need prizes, big and small. We need big prizes for Auction and Raffles but also small prizes for balloons
and rewards on
the night.
If you have some unneeded gifts at home which are brand new and unopened you might like to donate them to the cause. (E.g. You already have a good kettle or coffee maker etc. and you were given a new one & you don’t need). As long as the goods are new and still in the box we can use them.
Thank you for your generosity.
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MASS INTENTIONS
If you would like Mass to be offered for a special intention, there are envelopes available at the rear of the church. These can be place in either collection or given to Fr. Warren.
Masses were offered this week for:
Dom Domingos Lam, Gary Anderson, Aideen O’Donnell, Sheila Rao
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NEW PARISHIONERS
If you intend to be regular parishioners
and be a part of this great challenge
of building up the our new parish,
please fill out the New Parishioners Form
available at the entrance of the church.
This helps us with record keeping
and future planning.
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MORNING TEA
We would like to invite parishioners to bring a plate for morning tea after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
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PLANNED GIVING
If you would like to take part in the planned giving program of the Church, fill up a census form located at the front entrance.
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ROSARY STATUE PRAYER CRUSADE
On roster this week
Cutrone Family
Thank you for your prayers.
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MARY MACKILLOP CANONISATION APPEAL
Next week (7/8 Aug) we will be conducting the 2nd parish Appeal for the Mary MacKillop Canonisation. The Sisters of St. Joseph have appealed for assistance from parishes across Australia in order to raise funds to cover essential expenses associated with the Canonisation. I encourage everyone to support this Appeal.
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VINNIES DOOR KNOCK APPEAL
Exercise! Fun! Faith in Action!
Join OLA‘s Vinnies Doorknock Team
Volunteers Needed!
Want to know more?
Please complete and return the tear-off slip to the parish office and Kylie Farlanga (0411050448)
will contact you to explain what’s involved.
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ROSARY ROSTER
If you would like to join the family rosary crusade or if you would like to be removed from the present roster, please call Ann Marks at 9680 4329.
Sign up sheet is on the front entrance table.
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| OLA PRIMARY SCHOOL NOTICES |
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| PARISH MEETINGS |
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SACRAMENTAL TEAM
7:30 p.m., Thursday, the 12th of August at the Presbytery
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| HEY YOUTH |
FRIDAY WEEKLY
Youth Band Practice
6:00 p.m.,
Fridays at the OLA Church
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FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION
Come to our Monthly First Friday Devotion
When: Friday, the 6th of August
Time: 7.00pm
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VINNIES DOOR KNOCK APPEAL
The youth are forming a team for the Vinnies Door Knock Appeal! We will be participating on Sunday the 22nd August, straight after the 11am Mass.
If you are able to donate your time and efforts for this great cause, then be part of the youth team!!
Please contact Angeli if you are interested.
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CALLING ALL WRITERS
The youth group is looking at starting a monthly newsletter. If you would like to send in a photo, a poem, a reflection or story on a youth event or on a related topics, feel free to email it to hillsangels@hotmail.com.
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WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011
Madrid, Spain
382 Days to Go!
Interested in going to Spain? Pick up an information sheet from the front table.
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JOIN THE YOUTH BAND
The youth band is inviting all young people to come and sing with us! If you play an instrument, are a singer, or just want to get more involved with the youth group, join the youth band!
We sing at First Friday Devotion every month, and the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Try it out, and come along to a practice
6 p.m. every Friday at church.
All youth welcome!
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UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Thanks to all the youth that came to our last Games Night. It was a great success with nearly 60 youth attending!! Look forward to seeing you at the next youth event!
13th August—Spiritual Night
27th August—Debate Night
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| PARISH SOCIALS |
SOCIAL DINNER
Saturday 14 August
Cafe Rialto
7:00 pm
9/169 Annangrove Road
Annangrove
Bookings Essential
Donna 0425 348 330
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PAINTBALL SKIRMISH
(For the young & young at heart, ages 16 & up)
Saturday, 21st August
Must sign up this weekend.
If we can't get numbers we may have to cancel.
Action Paintball Games
Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill
Cost $70. Payment required by 7th August
Sign up sheet at the front entrance
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