catholicweekly.com.au NEWS 19, September, 2021 catholicsuper.com.au We’re here to help you SISTER ANASTASIA Reeves OP, one of the newest mem- bers of the Parish Renewal Team at the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation, is inviting all Sydney Catholics to an online Holy Hour for the spiritual needs of the city’s people and parishes on Thursday 30th September from 7pm- 8.30pm. The day was chosen as it’s the eve of the first Friday of the month in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the 1 October feast day of St Ther- ese of Lisieux, the patron saint of missionaries. “While the lockdown across Sydney is scheduled to end this month, many things are still very uncertain and people are suffering,” said Sr Anastasia. “This is a night for anyone ¾ Marilyn Rodrigues Holy Hour to pray for Sydney Faith online All are invited to a prayer gathering to be held online by the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation on 30 September. PHOTO: UNSPLASH who would like to join us in praying for the people of Syd- ney, for the conversion of peo- ple’s hearts and also for the deepening of faith for those who already have a relation- ship with Christ. “He’s the answer to all of our needs, and the only one who can bring true peace and joy. “St Therese knew that her daily union with Christ in prayer was the most effective help she could offer for the Church’s proclamation of the Gospel,” said Sr Anastasia. “As we await the end of lockdown, we have a unique opportunity to pray for our local Church, this city, our SYDNEY CATHOLIC YOUTH Upper Zoom Formation on St Padre Pio Join us on the Feast of St Padre Pio, where Fr Bernard Mary will be reflecting on this great saint - his stigmata, his suffer- ing, his incredible life - and teaching us how we can learn from Padre Pio for our own lives. Date: Thursday, 23 September Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Platform: Zoom Registra- tion https://sydneycatholicy- outh-org.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZAlcu-urzkrEtza_ nS4yhbNacjtu3Rgc-vG? For more information, con- tact Sydney Catholic Youth at info@sydneycatholicyouth. org COMMUNICATIONS AND NEWS MEDIA Prayers in time of Pandemic: Hon- ouring Mary in the month of the Rosary October is traditionally the Month of the Holy Rosary. The Sydney Centre for Evangeli- sation is preparing a series of online prayers from 11-17 Oc- tober where you will be able to join with members of reli- gious congregations and lay communities in praying the Rosary. Dates: Monday, 11-Sunday 17 October Platform: Catholic Archdio- cese of Sydney Facebook page Schedule: A full schedule of prayers will be posted on the Archdiocese of Sydney Lock- down events page closer to the launch date. https://www. sydneycathol ic.org/coro- navirus-updates/sce-lock- down-activities/ For more information, contact Michael Kenny at michael.
[email protected] DIGITAL AND DESIGN Communications Workshop: Digital Communication in Lockdown Join the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation communica- tions teams for a discussion around what has been effec- tive in the area of digital com- munication during the latest lockdown. From social media campaigns through to e-newsletters, the team will present insights alongside members of Syd- ney parish teams around what specific strategies have worked well and lessons to be learned as well. Date: Friday, 1 October Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Platform: Online via Zoom – https://sydneycatholic.zoom. us/meet ing/regi ster/u5c- qcu-vpjktHNxCsS1TKXv5dHt- Fj8cKUK7w For more information, contact Peter Rodrigues at peter.rodri-
[email protected] LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Annual March for Life Mass Sydney Please join us for the Inaugu- ral March for Life Mass Syd- ney where the main celebrant will be His Grace Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. The Mass will be livestreamed from St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney. Date: Sunday, 26 September 2021 Time: 10:30 AM Platform: St Marys Cathedral YouTube Channel, https:// www.youtube.com/c/StMary- sCathedralSydney An Evening Retreat for Married Couples: Session 1. In the Begin- ning - Marriage in the Divine Plan An online retreat for married couples that provides for a marriage enrichment oppor- tunity, couple’s prayer and reflection, and quiet time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacra- ment, closing with Benedic- tion. Date: Sunday, 03 October Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM Platform: Livestreamed on Facebook, facebook.com/ LifeMarriageFamilySydney RCIA Coordinators’ Deanery Gatherings An online forum facilitated by Simon Yeak for RCIA Co- ordinators in the Archdiocese of Sydney to network, receive formation, and to share ide- as and resources for this key ministry in the mission of evangelisation. Date: Mondays, 27 Septem- ber, and 11 October Time: 7:30 PM Platform: Zoom – via email invitation. Simon.Yeak@sydn- eycatholic.org nation and beyond, by unit- ing ourselves with Christ and praying that many hearts will be open to his love and grant- ed the grace to encounter Him and to live ever more deeply as his disciples.” The livestreamed event will include Eucharistic adoration and prayers and is just one of a raft of online initiatives of- fered by the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation since the lock- down began in July. They have included online retreats, a lay leadership se- As we await the end of lock- down, we have a unique oppor- tunity to pray for our local Church, this city, our nation and beyond.” Sister Anastasia Reeves ries, parish workshops, reflec- tions, sacramental prepara- tion, parenting conversations and e-newsletters. Register for the Go Make Disciples prayer night at go- makedisciples.org.au/cas- events 4