Thursday 30 July 2020
PARISH NEWS
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
8TH /9TH AND 15TH /16TH AUGUST 2020
The Sacrament of the Eucharist will be celebrated in Bateman Parish on the weekends of the 8th /9th and the 15th /16th August 2020. All candidates now have their photos displayed in the church. Let us, as a parish community support these children, their families and their teachers by praying for them as they prepare for their First Holy Communion.
ANNUAL ROSE PRUNE – SAT 8TH AUGUST AT 10.30AM
Our rose Garden annual prune will occur on Saturday 8th August 10.30AM – 12noon in front of the church. Volunteers welcome. Bring your pruners and gloves.
We are also taking expressions of interest for additional volunteers to assist in keeping the rose gardens pruned during the year.
If interested, please contact Craig McIver by text 0431 279 368 or email craigmb2012@gmail.com.
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – FRI VIGIL 14TH AND SAT 15TH AUGUST
The Solemnity of the Assumption is on Saturday 15th August 2020. This is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mass Times are as follows:
- Friday Vigil 14th August 2020 at 5.30pm
- Saturday 15th August 2020 at 9.00am.
WEDNESDAY FAITH SESSION (NO GREATER LOVE) – WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST 2020 AT 10 – 11.30AM
In the last session Edward Sri presented the walk with Jesus on his way to Calvary. We followed Jesus encounter with Simon of Cyrene to the Blood and Water from Christ’s side pointing to Baptism and the Eucharist.
Now we will look at The Seven Last Words which refers to the seven brief sayings Jesus uttered from the Cross before He died. These are seven last words not merely words spoken to the world in general but as personal words spoken to each one of us. Do you know every time we go to Mass we are on a Pilgrimage? There is a lot to discover. Come and find out what Jesus has to say to each of us. After a brief reflection and sharing we will view the Resurrection which only completes the whole story of our Salvation and ends the Greater Love series. These were all filmed on location in the Holy Land.
All are welcome even if you have not attended these sessions before on:
- Date:12th August
- Time: 10 to 11.30am
- Venue: Meeting room next to Office
- Coffee/Tea is provided. Bring your own mugs if you like a cuppa.
Contact: Carolin – 0432855605
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATION 2020/202
Can you offer your gifts and skills to work effectively as part of a team to support the Parish Priest in strengthening and revitalising parish life? We are seeking new members for the Parish Pastoral Council. The council supports areas of Parish ministry including communication, strengthening and revitalising parish life, outreach to those in need and adult faith formation. You can nominate yourself or someone whose opinion you value, but please discuss it with them before you nominate them.
More information and nomination forms are available in the Church foyer or download an e-copy.
Completed nomination forms are to be delivered to Fr. Phong Nguyen by Thursday 20th August at 100 Dean Road, Bateman or Email to: secretary@bateman.perthcatholic.org.au.
PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST 2020 AT 12.30PM
Parishioners are invited to attend the Parish Annual General meeting on Sunday 23rd August 2020 at 12.30pm in the parish hall. You’ll have the opportunity to hear the progress of pastoral plan, parish finance, proposed improvement for the sanctuary, garden area including a columbarium. Fr Phong will provide an update of the parish faith community, committed to the building of relationships with God and neighbour.
YOUTH NOTICES
BATEMAN TEENS GROUP – FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST AT 7PM
The Bateman youth group will be back on Friday August 7th at 7-8:30 pm in the Church Hall. If you have any questions or are interested in your teens attending Youth Group, please do not hesitate to contact Bateman’s Youth Leaders on youth@bateman.perthcatholic.org.au.
CYM MASS AND HOLY HOUR, EVERY WEDNESDAY
Join CYM for their mass and holy hour every Wednesday at 40A Mary street, Highgate WA. Mass begins at 5:30 P.M. followed with Adoration from 6.15PM to 7.15 PM.
For any inquiries regarding our youth ministry please do not hesitate to contact our youth leaders via email youth@bateman.perthcatholic.org.au or contact CYM directly at admin@cym.com.au or 9422 7912.
DIOCESAN NEWS
THE GRIEF RECOVERY METHOD OUTREACH PROGRAM
11TH AUGUST TO 22TH SEPTEMBER
The Grief Recovery Method is an action plan whereby participants learn that grief is the normal and natural reaction to significant emotional loss. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to work in partnership, in an intimate and confidential environment, to gain a genuine understanding of the grief and loss process. Tuesdays 12.45pm to 2.45pm, St Thomas More Parish Centre, Bateman. Cost $50 including The Grief Recovery Handbook. Further info; Betty Thompson, officer.outreach@perthcatholic.org.au, visit https://outreach.perthcatholic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/August-September-invite-2020.pdf or 0438 858 212.
THE CHOSEN TV DRAMA SERIES
The Chosen is a 2017 television drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. It is the first multi-season series about the life of Christ, and season one was the highest crowd-funded TV series or film project of all time. Season one consisting of eight episodes can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=craeyJdrCsE
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Rekindle your love for one another away from everyday distractions. What better way to celebrate the gift of your unique love than to make time to focus on each other and your marriage. Consider attending a WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER weekend to renew those feelings you had during your first few years together. We invite you to join us on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend 19-20 September 2020 (live out) to be held at Corpus Christi College, Bateman or 6-8 November 2020 (live in) to be held at Atrium Resort in Mandurah. For more information or booking contact: Valerie & Brendon on 0424 220 625 – Email: wabookings@wwme.org.au Website: www.wwme.org.au