Events in the
Diocese of Parramatta

July 2009

12 Australian Catholic Historical Society: excursion to St Mary's Cathedral Crypt. Where: St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. Time: 2.30pm.

24-26 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: for married couples. Where: Mt Schoenstatt, Mulgoa (near Penrith). Bookings: (02) 6379 1125, (02) 4283 3435, www.wwme.org.au

26 Marriage Sunday: All married couples are invited to attend an afternoon to celebrate the strengths of your relationship achieved during the different life phases in your marriage. Bishop Manning will give the opening address and celebrate Mass. Time: from 3pm. Where: St Patrick's Cathedral Hall, Marist Place, Parramatta. No cost - register for catering purposes with Centacare tel (02) 9630 7788.

August 2009

2-9 National Vocations Awareness Week: Information: www.catholicozvocations.org.au

4 St John Vianney.

8 Blessed Mary MacKillop: To mark 100 years since the death of Blessed Mary MacKillop, a Centenary Mass will be broadcast into North Sydney Oval. All welcome. Time: 11am. Where: North Sydney Oval, Millar Steet, North Sydney.

9 Australian Catholic Historical Society: Topic: Writing for the Australian Catholic Press over 60 years. Speaker: Dr Michael Costigan. Where: Where: St Mary's Cathedral College Hall, Sydney. Time: 2.30pm.

11 Mary MacKillop Mass in Parramatta: Bishop Manning will be the principal celebrant at a Centenary Mass for Blessed Mary MacKillop in Parramatta. Everyone is welcome. Parking available on-site and on the street. Time: 7.30pm followed by light supper. Where: St Patrick's Cathedral, Marist Place, Parramatta.

15 Feast of the Assumption.

16 Christian Meditation: Program: Eucharist followed by morning tea, the first presentation, meditation, prayer with the Benedictine monastic community, BYO lunch, the second presentation and meditation, concludes with information sharing. Where: Benedictine Monastery, 121 Arcadia Rd, Arcadia. Time: 10.30am-3pm. Details: Ann Bergman (02) 9498 2625, anniebergman@hotmail.com

22 Campion College Open Day: There will be tours of the campus, talks about the Liberal Arts and the subjects needing to be undertaken, as well as information on scholarships, FEE HELP, government assistance to study and enrolments procedures. Time: from 10am. Where: Campion College, 8-14 Austin Woodbury Place, Old Toongabbie. Details: www.campion.edu.au

22-23 & 29-30 Vinnies Doorknock Appeal: Volunteers are needed for three hours over these weekends to collect donations and assist with administration. Details: David Starr tel (02) 9568 0253, david.starr@vinnies.org.au

26 Praying with Augustine: For St Augustine, in prayer our deepest longing seeks fulfilment. His prayers and teaching on prayer can be a help to our spiritual journey. With: Fr Peter Jones OSA. Where: Augustinian Centre for Spirituality, 2 Hewitt Ave, Greystanes. Cost: $15 (concessions available). BYO lunch - refreshments provided. Time: 9.45am-2.30pm. Bookings: (02) 9896 6794.