Suggested Bulletin Notices
and Items from Chancery
For comments or suggested notices, please
E webeditor@mn.catholic.edu.au
Notes from the Chancery:
1. Social Justice Sunday
You are invited to join us to celebrate the launch of this year’s Social Justice
Sunday Statement and the blessing of CatholicCare Social Services Refugee
Services on Thursday 24 September at Mayfield Parish Hall, 30 Church Street,
Mayfield from 10.30AM–1.30PM. There will be guest speakers, including refugees
and advocates, and a multicultural lunch will be provided. RSVP is essential for
catering purposes by Thursday 17 September P 4979 1111 E
events@mn.catholic.org.au
2. ‘As Father and Son’ Event Cancelled
Due to small numbers, the TWEC event ‘As Father and Son’ planned for 2
September, has now been cancelled. Any enquiries P 4930 9601
Please place a notice in your parish bulletin.
Bulletin Notices on Page 3
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West 2302 I PO BOX 756 Newcastle NSW 2300
Phone 02 4979 1111 Fax 02 4979 1119 ABN 91 605 046 457 Visit us online www.mn.catholic.org.au
Useful Links:
Here are some useful links and resources that may be new to you. Feel free to
share with parish contacts or publish in parish bulletins (as appropriate):
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Diocesan Information Directory - important contact information for the
various agencies and groups.
Liturgy Resources page – regularly updated by Sr Louise Gannon rsj.
Liturgical Year page – as above.
mnnews.today – Diocesan News Service
Subscribe to Diocesan Update eNewsletter
Aurora Magazine articles online
Full Diocesan Calendar and Community Noticeboard
Diocesan Social Media Links:
Feel free to follow these diocesan social media channels and link your own parish
feeds (if applicable):
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Aurora Magazine on Facebook
Aurora Magazine on Twitter
mnnews.today on Twitter (latest stories from Diocese, CSO, CatholicCare
and Aurora)
CatholicCare on Facebook
CatholicCare on Twitter
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West 2302 I PO BOX 756 Newcastle NSW 2300
Phone 02 4979 1111 Fax 02 4979 1119 ABN 91 605 046 457 Visit us online www.mn.catholic.org.au
Suggested Bulletin Notices:
We suggest you add “See bulletin notice board for more information” at the end of
the appropriate notices.
1. Pints with a Purpose will be held on Monday 07 September at 6:30PM at Northern Star
Hotel, Beaumont St, Hamilton. Join us as we welcome John Poon. John will share stories of
God's faithfulness in the midst of persecution of China’s Catholics. Looking forward to
seeing you there! Dinner and drinks – 6.30PM. Talk - 7.30PM
2. Baulkham Hills Silent Retreat will be held on Sunday 13 September. Baulkham Hills Silent
Retreat; The Joy of the Gospel – Michael Whelan SM & Marie Biddle RSJ, Sunday evening
Sept 13 – Sunday morning Sept 20. Apply St Joseph's Centre: P 9634 2317 or E
c.klaricich@stjosephscentre.org.au.
3. Date Claimer: Council for Australian Catholic Women Colloquium 2016. “ Women
as Witnesses to the Joy of the Gospel: developing a more profound theology of women,
for women, by women.” 16-18 September 2016 at North Sydney. For more information,
visit www.opw.catholic.org.au regularly.
4. Come and join the youth of the Chisholm region for the annual Spring Retreat being held
at Kilaben Bay Conference Centre 18 - 20 September. Finish the school term with a
weekend away with other young people taking time out from busy lives whilst having fun
and forming new friendships. To register fill out the registration form.
5. The Voice of the Unheard: Refugees/Asylum Seekers will be held on Sunday 27 September
at 1:30PM at St Patrick's Church, Grosvenor St, Sydney. Q&A in the Crypt with Jessie Taylor,
Melbourne lawyer and refugee advocate, Fr Aloysius Mowe SJ, Director, Jesuit Refugee
Service; MC, Fr Michael Whelan sm. No need to book, no charge.
6. Australian Pastoral Musicians Network National Conference will be held on Thursday 01
October at St James’ College, Spring Hill (Brisbane). Info & registration details following
soon. For further info, E secretary@apmn.org.au.
7. Two Bishops’ Dialogue - Adults will be held on Thursday 01 October at 6:30 PM at Therry
Centre, East Maitland. P 4979 1117.
8. Ecumenical Prayer Service in the Spirit of Taizé will be held on Sunday 11 October at 7:00
PM at St Columban's Church, Mayfield. The service is followed by a light supper. For more
information about Taizé, visit www.taize.fr/en. All are welcome.
9. Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Mass will be held on Friday 16 October at
7:00 PM at Corpus Christi Church, Platt St, Waratah. Followed by refreshments in the parish
hall. All welcome.
10. Catalyst for Renewal Dinner will be held on Friday 23 October at 7:00PM at Villa Maria
Parish Hall cnr Mary St and Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill. Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO will speak
on "Why Pope Francis is Not an Anti-Capitalist Greenie". Come join us in stimulating and
animated discussion over a delicious two-course meal. $50 per person, BYO drinks.
Please advise any special dietary requirements. RSVP Thursday 15 October 02 9990 7003 E
catalyst-for-renewal@tpg.com.au.
11. 'And who is my neighbour?' Recognising, reflecting upon and responding to sexual abuse
within the Catholic Church workshop will be held on Monday 02 November at Aquinas
Academy, Level 5, 141 Harrington Street, The Rocks. Gerard Webster PhD, 3 Monday
mornings, 10am – 12noon, November 2-16, $99/person.
Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West 2302 I PO BOX 756 Newcastle NSW 2300
Phone 02 4979 1111 Fax 02 4979 1119 ABN 91 605 046 457 Visit us online www.mn.catholic.org.au