N O T I C E S
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Every 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month during the 10am Mass.
Children ages 4 and up are invited to participate.
The next Children's Liturgy will be on
12 February 2012
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BAPTISMS
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.
The next Baptismal Seminar will be on
29 February after the 10am Mass.
Thank you.
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BAPTISMS THIS WEEKEND
Congratulations to our newest
Church members:
Camryn, Drew & Reid Sammut
children of Tony and Karen Sammut
They are baptised this weekend
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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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Birthday greetings to the following parishioners:
DanikMargaret Hutton, Antina Krawczyk, Joseph Nati, Jacqueline Ujmiak, Anthony Marshall, Dominic Pala, Silvana Holvander, Olivia Kalocsai, Tania Pereira, Katelyn Del Rosario, Caitlin Krawczyk, Luke Pala, Michael Russell, Paul Attard, Patrick Bennett, Salvatore Colosimo, Annamaria Farrugia, Donato Mendonca
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available from Tuesdays to Saturdays,
8:00 am to 9:00 am.
All are welcome.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Every Sunday
(except when Children's Liturgy is on)
after the 10:00am Mass.
Primary School age children: come along for some fun and learning more about our faith! Morning tea provided.
Resumes this Sunday, 19 February, after the 10:00am Mass at the OOSH room (next to the Parish Office)
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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 placed in either collection or given to Fr. Warren.
Masses have been offered for:
Felix & Maree Sammut, Darryl Blazey, Dudley Ess, Linda Fernandes, Gerard Sadaya, Margaret Martinuzzo, Vicente Araneta, Renato Reyes, Nikhil Rao, Teresa Vasta and all souls in purgatory
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OLA PLAYGROUP
For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
Every Friday (from 9 to 11 am)
Playgroup every Tuesday
from 9am to 11 am.
At the OOSH room (next to the parish office).
Cost is free
For more information,
call Selina Stanton 0417 188 999.
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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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SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
FIRST COMUNNION 2012
1st Communion Preparation : (at OLA School) Parents only 26 April, Thurs 7:30pm
Parents & Children 10 May, Thurs 7:30pm Instructional Mass: (at OLA Church)
Parents & Children 24 May, Thurs 7:30pm
* All sessions are compulsory. Sunday Mass attendance is required.
Rehearsal, Summary Night & Reception of the Sacraments
Rehearsals & Summary Night: (at OLA Church) Parents & Children
31 May, 7 June, 14 June, Thurs 7:30pm
First Communion Day: (at OLA Church)
Parents, Children & families
3, 10, 17 June, Sunday 12nn
Preferred date forms have been emailed.
Kindly submit this to the Parish Office asap
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PLANNED GIVING BY CREDIT CARD
If you would like to switch to giving by credit card or would like to increase your amount, pick up a form from the entrance table and give it to Fr. Warren or to the parish office. Thank you.
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PIETY STORE
Located next to the Parish Office.
Open before and after every Mass.
A variety of religious items
are available for sale.
The Weekday Missal will be available on April and the Sunday Missal on July.
We will let you know when the Missals arrive.
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FIND US ON FACEBOOK
OLOA have set up a facebook page to keep you up to date with parish events & notices. Please do a search for "Our Lady of the Angels catholic church" on facebook and choose to "like" the page to join it.
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ROSARY STATUE 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 0425 254 976 or 9680 4329.
On roster this week:
Cauchi Family
Next week:
Xuereb Family
Thank you for your prayers
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CATECHISTS NEEDED
If you would be willing to offer half an hour a week (on Wednesdays: Beaumont Hills at 9:00-9:40am, Ironbark at 11:30am & Rouse Hill at 12:15-12:45pm) to teach our faith to young children in our state schools, please contact Joanne Cutrone (8824 6934) or Fr. Warren (8883 4063).
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WIDOWS LUNCH
All OLA widows are invited to a lunch, held on the 4th Friday of the month, every 2nd month. The first lunch for the year will be on Friday, 24th of February, 12:30 pm, at The Brewery, 350 Annangrove Rd., Rouse Hill. Please contact Rose Sultana for more information at 0417 675 099
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“FAITH IN OUR FUTURE”:
OUR DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLANNING PROCESS HAS BEGUN!
Bishop Anthony Fisher OP has initiated a process of pastoral planning for our future as a Diocese and invites you to share your faith and vision. Our consultation session is on Thursday 8th March in the Staff Common Room, St Mark’s College (in Stanhope Gardens), from 7:30-9:30pm. It will be a chance to listen to one another, share your thoughts and offer suggestions at this important time in our life as a Diocese. Please read through the “Diocesan Information Guide” made available in the February Catholic Outlook and available at www.faithinourfuture.org.au and come along and be part of our planning for a faith-filled future.
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ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
22 FEBRUARY
9:00 am Morning Mass / 10:00 am School Mass / 7:30 pm Evening Mass
Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation but you are strongly encouraged to attend, receive the ashes and start the season of Lent in this holy way.
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LENTEN REFLECTION
You are invited to join Fr. Warren for prayer & reflection during the 5 weeks of Lent, every Wednesday commencing on 29 February, 7:30 pm in the OOSH room. Those who are interested in participating, kindly put your name on the sign–up sheet.
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LOST PROPERTY
We have a number of unclaimed items (i.e. plates, bowls, umbrellas, clothing, glasses, toys, etc). Please contact the PArish Office if you left any item at the Church
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VOCATION REFLECTION AFTERNOON
An invitation is extended to all young men who feel God may be calling them to the priesthood to attend a reflection afternoon and dinner.
When: Sunday 26th February, 2012 Where: Our Lady of the Angels Parish Rouse Hill
Time: Starts 2pm and concludes with pizza at 6pm
The afternoon will consist of input from the vocations team and a guest speaker, as well as an opportunity for questions and some reflection and prayer time. Any interested young men are welcome to come along. They do not have to be thinking of joining next year, maybe just wondering. Contact Fr Warren Edwards (Vocations Director) regarding attendance for catering purposes on 0409 172 700 or fr_warren@hotmail.com
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| PARISH MEETINGS |
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, 14 Februar30 pm
Parish Office
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CATECHISTS
Tuesday, 28 February, 9:30 am
Parish Office
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| HEY YOUTH |
JOIN THE YOUTH GROUP OR
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
Hills Angel Youth Group is for all high school aged youth. Anyone who is in Year 7-12 is welcome to come to ANY youth event.
Young Adults Group is for all school leavers. Anyone who is 16-35 years old, in uni or working is welcome to come
to ANY Young Adults event
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Please keep the following dates in your diary free for the following youth events:
18th February - Animation Fioxation & Poker Night
16-18 April- Youth Camp
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YOUTH GROUP INVITATION
If you are a regular reader of the youth section, you will realise that there are many youth events that are held in our parish. Our youth (year 7 –12) are very active in the church and meet regularly for social and spiritual events. This is an open invitation for any youth in the parish who is interested to any youth group activities.
You are most welcome!!
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YOUNG ADULTS GATHERING
Sunday 5th February, 12pm—1pm
All 18—35 year olds are welcome to join the young adults in their monthly gathering. This month we are gathering in the parish sacristy for a social lunch (free pizza!!!) and planning of our calendar events for 2012. For more info, contact Lisa Garland on 0402 823 350 or lisagarland91@hotmail.com
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FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION
Come along for Mass and Adoration. There will also be a testimony given by a young person, opportunity for reflection and prayer, and great music.
When: Friday 2nd March
Time: 7pm—9pm
Who: All youth and parishioners welcome
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JOIN THE YOUTH BAND
Our youth band has gotten bigger and better!!!
If you enjoy singing or you play an instrument come along to a practice.
We sing at First Friday Devotion every month, and the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Try it out, and come along to a practice.
All band members and interested youth are encouraged to attend.
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CONTACT DETAILS
For more youth info, contact the Parish Office
For young adults enquires, Lisa Garland at 0402 823 350 or lisagarland91@hotmail.com
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DIOCESAN YOUTH MASS
All youth and young adults (aged 16-35), especially from the Blue Mountains Deanery are invited to attend the Diocesan Youth Mass.
Date: Sunday, 19th February 2012
Place: St Finbar’s Catholic Church, 46 Levy St, Glenbrook
Time: 4.30pm Confessions, 5pm Mass
(BBQ provided after Mass)
RSVP to Lisa by 12th Feb 2012 on 0402 823 350 or email olayoungadults@gmail.com
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ANIMATION FIXATION & POKER NIGHT
Young adults are invited to a marathon of Disney, Pixar and Dreamworks animation combined with the skilled game of Poker!!! Date: Friday, 24th February
Time: 6pm-late
Place: Our Lady of the Angels OOSH Room (next to parish office).
RSVP to Lisa by Thursday 23rd February on 0402 823 350 or olayoungadults@gmail.com
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WYD 2013 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
If you are interested in going to World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, please fill out the ‘Expression of Interest’ form on the table at the church entrance and put it in the box or contact Lisa Garland at olayoungadults@gmail.com
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YOUTH CAMP AT THE TOPS
16-18 April 2012
Save the Date!!!
Permission notes will be out soon and more details to follow. Please encourage your youth to go!!
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| PARISH SOCIALS |
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SOCIAL DINNER
Saturday 25th February 7:00 pm
MILLONE'S RISTORANTE & BAR
43 Old Northern Rd, Baulkham Hills
3 course meal - $40 per head
Bookings Essential
RSVP by 18 February to Mariel 0425 848 416
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