Newsletter Ascension of Our Lord, Year B,
Sunday 28 May 2006

WELCOME TO ASCENSION AT ST. THOMAS’

SUNDAY MASSES: Vigil Saturday 6pm.
Sunday 7.30am & 9.3Oam, & 6pm.
Monday: Mass at Presentation Convent, 8am.
Tuesday: Mass in the church at 8am. All welcome.
Wednesday & Thursday Mass at 7am. All welcome.
Friday: Mass at 7am. & Confirmation 6pm All welcome.
Saturday: Mass at 8am. All welcome.

Reconciliation: Sat. after 8am Mass & 5pm-5.30pm.

WELCOME: To introduce the Candidates received into the Church at Easter followed by a Cuppa in the hall after the 9.30am Mass.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: During 9.30am Mass, Jenny White will be commissioned a Eucharistic Minister of the. We thank Jenny for this service, and ask the Eucharistic Lord to bless her. Eucharistic Ministers are asked to return pyxes to the Church or presbytery or if no-one is in, to the letterbox. New ministers training on Tuesday May 30 from 7.30-9.30pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary St. Highgate. Speak to Father or Ainslie Wilmot, then RSVP phone 9422 7902, email:litrcia@highgate-perthcatholic.org.au

CHURCH WEB SITES: Have you checked the parish site lately ? To understand the Da Vinci Code, see Da Ciphering Da Vinci at www.catholicaustralia.com.au or www.cathnews.com the most visited Church or religious web site in Australia, with over 500,000 visits per month, or www.womeninthebible.net

THE RECORD: Did the Pope call for an apology ? Archbishop & Perth priests on Clergy Renewal consider the introduction of the Permanent Diaconate; Perth’s new priest formed in a Communist prison, forgives his torturers; All this & more in The Record still only $1 per copy.

DISCOVERY is still available from last Sunday. Please take your FREE COPY.

MASS INTENTIONS: Parishioners intentions 9.30am; Maria Robinson’s recovery from surgery, requested by Geoff, Maureen & family, Masses offered; Bernadette Morris’ 80th birthday, requested by Tess & John McGinty, Mass offered; Jules Manson & Marie Therese Stanilas, Mass offered.

STAINED GLASS WINDOWS: We thank parishioner-architect John Edgar
who has generously offered to prepare the plan. It is hoped installation will be in July- August. Stained Glass Window Appeal leaflets are available.

ENQUIRY IN THE FAITH: Following the Reception into the Church at Easter we invite Non-Catholics to our no obligation Enquiry Evening for faith enquirers on Wed. at 7.30pm. Please invite and accompany spouses, friends and neighbours. For further details speak to Fr. Brian or Fr. Gavin. Everyone is welcome.

MONICA & AUGUSTINE GROUP: Meets on Tuesday at 7.30pm. Fr. Brian invites parents with adult sons & daughters who no longer practise their faith, to come together to pray and share. Scripture will be reflected on and guidance sought. This is not to place blame but to seek comfort and direction.

BULBS FOR MARY: Tessa Watson, our garden designer and co-ordinator, and the Fathers thank the parishioners for their wonderful response to donate bulbs for May, Month of Mary. Tessa is now in the process of planting the bulbs. A Big Thank You to Tessa as well.

GRACEFUL LIVING newsletter from Catholic Church Insurances, please take your free copy. Parishioners may consider the CCI for household insurance, as the parish receives a commission for each policy taken out. Freecall 1300 655 003.

PIETY STALL: “I Believe” $10 copy ideal for faith enquirers; Children’s book by Sr. Mary only $10 each. Columban calendars only $3 each; INFORM leaflet “What is the Bible, an excellent, easily read explanation, only 50 cents per copy.

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST AND COURSE COORDINATOR
Catholic Marriage Education Services is looking for a vibrant, mature person to work 1 day per week during school hours with the opportunity to work occasional Saturday or Sunday. Job Description and application form available at www.MarriageEd-perthcatholic.org.au

COLLECTIONS: The weekly collections are the parish’s only income. The parish is re-paying the Archdiocese for the 10 Melville St, purchase at $1000 per month. With these expenses are in addition to normal costs, please be generous to the second or Church collection. Planned Giving is the ideal way to financially support your parish, please complete a form if you regularly attend Mass here and are not yet a member of the Planned Giving Programme.

KIDS CHURCH During 9.30am Mass. We thank Co-ordinator, Paula Carrigg and all the volunteers who offer this service to the children of our parish each week.

CONFIRMATION: Please pray for the Confirmation candidates who will receive the Sacrament on Friday night at 6pm. Their photos are on the walls of the
church, and their buddies have prepared posters near the Reconciliation Room and Baptismal font.