SIMPLY.   HUMBLY..    GENEROUSLY...    COMPASSIONATLY….

                           Simply acts or a way of Living

 The Geelong Catholic Deanery invites the youth of  our Parishes to journey  the 6 weeks of LENT together through reflection, prayer, celebration, and engagement in the ministry and life of Christ.

 20th Feb:  Live Simply •

27th Feb:  Live Humbly •

6th  Mar:  Live Generously •

13th Mar: Live Compassionately •

20th Mar: Live Creatively •

3rd Apr:    Live Fully

Venue–

St Bernards Parish Café

74 Fryers Rd, Belmont

Time-    

5pm-6.30pm

each Saturday in Lent

Contact & RSVP–

Kristen Rowan

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0434-983-629

Free those who through fear of death had been sujbect to slavery all their life.

There are two kinds of death:  Physical and spiritual.  The first is inevitable:  the second is not.  Everyone fears death, but God promises us that if we place our trust in him, he will give us strength to rise above our fears.  His eternal love will be with us to our last hour.

Lent is the time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday when ashes, made by burning the blessed palms distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday, are placed onto a person's forehead with the Sign of the Cross whilst saying:

"Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel" or "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return".

Lent is a time for abstinence, prayer, spiritual renewal, repentance and good works

Pope Benedict stated on Ash Wednesday evening:

"The reward for repentance and good works, “is not the admiration of others, but friendship with God and the grace that comes with it, a grace that gives peace and the strength to do good, to love even those who don’t deserve it and to forgive those who have offended us.”

Today we observe the feast day of Mary, Mother of God, whilst praying for peace in the World.  We pray for peace to the Prince of Peace, who took flesh among us in the fullness of time; each of us can look within and around ourselves and discover a way to peace.  We can learn how the Prince of Peace works his miracle in us, perhaps dramatically, perhaps intimately.

"God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference".

   Come to the Races!!

Support our local St John of God Healthcare and Time for Youth

Why not have a day at the races with your friends - watch the horses, listen to the music, watch the Fashions on the Field

and support two local charities.

Entrance is $15 per person, $10 concession or under 17 years Free admittance.

GEELONG ST PATRICK'S GOLD CUP - 13TH FEBRUARY, 2010

For tickets ring 0409 007913 or collect at St Mary's Parish Office - 150 Yarra St., Geelong

For all those who would otherwise celebrate Christmas on their own, enjoy a Traditional Christmas Dinner with a wide variety of food to enjoy with others.  From 11.00 a.m.                                                                                               

                                                  Contact Peter Chiang 5221 0388                          

The Torquay Foreshore Festival will take place on 6th March, 2010 at Elephant Walk in Torquay.  It will begin at 10.30 am and finish at 4.00pm.  All proceeds will go towards the employment of the Deanery Youth Facilitator.  Stalls include:  Hamburgers, Hot Chips, Books, Amusements, Lucky Envelopes, Lucky Dips, Mystery Bags, European Food, Fairy Floss, the very popular Jams and Preserves, plus plenty of entertainment and rides.

New stalls this year are:  Small antique collectables, with a valuation service; Cappucino 2, Hot Potatoes and Salad and a large plant stall.  The Fete is now accepting gifts of -  Plums, Apricots and small jam jars which can be left at St Mary's Parish Office, 150 Yarra St., Geelong.