XXVI Sunday - See Luke 16: 19 - 31

Help us UPgrade . . .

Dear Readers-

Greetings in the Lord!

We have never used this medium to put out a request, but at the urging of a few of our friends of the Blog - we have decided to make an all call for new or used USCCB version of the current Lectionary. The one volume all inclusive would be just fine. The multiple volume, coloured set, would be great. We are hoping to upgrade to the state-side version, so as to make the readings available from the USCCB site for our Readers to prepare. If your parish is up-grading, your used copies would be just fine. If someone donated one in memory of . . . we'd be happy to put it to good use. Please email us if you can help, and we will let you know the best way to get those Lectionaries to us. . . in all four (4) would be needed. In advance THANKS for any help you can lend in securing these volumes.

PEACE!

The Friars and Sisters

bro_duffy@hotmail.com

Catechetical Sunday

Catechetical Sunday 2010 - Sunday School re-opens today at St Mary's, Above Rocks. This year we are using the Alpha approach - feed 'em, teach 'em and church 'em. We begin with songs and prayers, then a little breakfast; the lesson for the day and then attendance at the 11am Mass or Service. Here are our faithful followers, Mrs Rowe (Confirmation prep), Mrs Murphy (Communion prep) and Brother Joseph (Coordinator). As Father Mike says: feed my sheep, don't count my sheep. May our numbers continue to increase!

We begin again, Academic Year 2010 - 2011

Like schools round this hemisphere the first week of September heralds the beginnings of another Academic Year. Here at St Mary's, Above Rocks, and Missions the same story - we begin again: St Mary's College [SMC] (900+) St Mary's All-Age [SMAA] (Morning Shift - Grades 1, 2,3 and 4; Afternoon Shift - Grades 5 through 9, totalling 500+).

Mrs Rowe, Acting Principal SMAA, make her first address

to the students and parents as she assumes her duties.

"She was my teacher; now she's the principal."

Parents and children listen to the principal's address

Waiting in line to get in . . .

Clearing security

Proud Prefects at SMC

Staff Retreat

September 1st and 2nd the friars and sisters set off to Immaculate Conception Convent for a two day retreat as the new year at the Mission begins. A period of time to reflect over the past year, a time to make plans for this year and a time to calendar. As we re-begin for our sixth year we have chosen the theme: what we do, we do for the next generation.

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We also want to publically welcome Br Joseph, a member of the St Bonaventure Province, to the team. Br Joe is in the back row - with the full head of hair!