The Fridge Door Newsletter

A weekly newsletter informing parishioners of parish events that includes a reflection by our Parish Priest, Fr Peter Clifford.

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 How would you describe a “successful” parish?  Probably we’d use in here those same measurements we’re used to using out there.
 
A successful fete, successful study groups, successful dinner dance.  Numbers, crowds. quantity!
 
Not so Jesus.  Surrounded by a great crowd, his popularity at its peak, he issues his most uncompromising challenge!  How much does it cost to follow Jesus?  Everything!  In fact, sometimes, everyone!  And, of course, one’s very self.
 
So, when the Church attendance is up, beware of elation.  When Church attendance is down, beware of depression.  The question is always: Why?  If one leaves the Church because of a cranky priest, an unfaithful religious, an inflexible or arbitrary handling of a personal or parish issue, that is sad.  But if a person leaves because the Church has stolen Christ’s truth without comprise, that kind of rejection is OK—in fact, it is expected.
 
What if we were to defend, to family and friends, the Church’s stand on abortion, sociality, human rights, nuclear war?  Can we give Jesus all?  Can we be his disciples?

Parish Working Bee

Saturday 11th Sept 7.00am
Join us on the 11th Sept in the last working bee of the year.  Morning tea provided.  If you can assist please contact Paul Tilbury on 0419 199 451.   Many hands make light work.

After School Religious Education

After School Religious Education (ASRE) is held Monday afternoon from 3.30pm - 4.15pm.  These lessons are for Catholic children attending state primary schools in the area.  For further information, please leave your contact details at the Parish Office.

Children's Liturgy

Will be held at the 7.30am and 9.30am Masses we will keep you updated.

7.30am Mass Dates:
12th September
26th September

St Anthony’s School News

Our MJR Philosophy focuses on our community being WEST
Welcoming, Encouraging, Say Sorry, Thankful

Week 8, Term Three

BER Update
Our school office and reception area has moved to the Learning Support rooms for the start of our BER project.  The Uniform Shop is located next to the reception desk.  Gavin Constructions will commence work on the 6th September.  At our induction meeting last week they were very ready to work collaboratively with us to ensure that the children’s safety is paramount.  With this in mind school entry points will change.  We now ask that parents either use the gate next to the tuckshop\multipurpose court, or the gate at the end of the oval next to the San Damiano Hall at Mt Alvernia.  We thank you for your support and will keep you informed of the progress.

P&F Meeting
Please come to our next P&F Meeting on Monday 13th September at 7:30 pm in room 27 next to the Port.

Father’s Day
Sincere best wishes to all Dads for Sunday.

Long Service Leave
I look forward to returning to St Anthony’s re-energized and refreshed after my leave.

Best wishes
Vyv Menegon (Principal)

St Anthony's School Website 

YOuth Logo.gif Youth News

Jess Woodward, our Parish Youth Ministry Co-ordinator invites the youth of the Parish to participate in:

pdficon_small.gif Current Youth Neswletter (1.6MB)

Youth-led Masses:
Our next Mass will be Sunday 5th Sept at 5.30pm.  The whole parish is invited to this Mass.  Please stay for supper afterwards.  As of October, these youth-led Masses will be held on the second Sunday of the month at 5.30pm.

Passionist Family Group Youth Camp
Open to all youth Yrs 8 to 12, 26th Sept to 1st Oct 2010 at Camp Constable, Mt Glorious.  For applications, please contact John Ginty on 3366 1230 or jaginty@bigpond.com

NOOMA Nights – Wednesday 15th Sept 2010
For anyone 16 to Young Adult, 7.30pm – 9.00pm in the Parish Hall.  Come along and bring some supper to share.

IGNITE Conference 2010 – “The Portal” 23rd to 26th Sept 2010, Mueller Performing Arts Centre, Rothwell (Redcliffe).

IGNITE conference has grown to become the largest Catholic Youth event of it’s kind in Australia for young adults, teenagers and kids.  If you  join our group registration you can save money with the Deanery subsidy which is available.  Registrations must be in to Jess by the 6th of Sept 2010. Full details www.igniteconference.com.au

Jess Woodward
M: 0408 611 585

E: youth.kedron@bne.catholic.net.au
Postal Address: PO Box 111, Kedron Qld 4031

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Programme

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Programme (RCIA) is an easy, prayerful way to find out about the Catholic Faith.

RCIA Information Evening
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic – or you may know someone who is thinking about it?  If so, we are having an Information Evening on Tuesday 12th Oct in the Parish House at 7.30pm.  The course will start on Tuesday 19th Oct.  Please contact Fr Peter at the Parish House on 3357 6058.

Community News

Samaritans

Each Tuesday morning of school terms, the Samaritans meet over at the Parish Hall from 10.00am - 12 Noon.  $3.00 entry for morning tea; bingo, raffles, some great company and a lot of fun. You can even learn to paint.  Held in the Parish Hall, Turner Rd & Wayland St, Kedron.



Everybody welcome.  If you live in the Kedron area and need transport contact Diana 3355 1631 after hours or Arch on 3357 8110.

 

 

 

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