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On this page, you can find links to events in ongoing activities, other opportunities, and other websites Just follow the links. If you know of an event that we could publicise, email us!
Adoration. Prayer and music for young people. In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St Mary's Cathedral, in the city. Every Thursday, 6-8pm. http://www.cys.cathcomm.org
Branches. A 10-week journey exploring Christianity from a Catholic perspective, Branches is based upon the model of the Alpha course originating in the Anglican Church. http://www.yucan.org.au/branches/
CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF SYDNEY in 2004 - Various Courses in 2004, Ph: 9752 9500, Fax: 9746 6022.
CYNERGY. For Catholic young people in their teens and twenties. Meet to pray, sing and share your thoughts. Develop your relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in your faith! All young people welcome. We usually meet in a youth members' house in Eastwood, though sometimes we meet in other suburbs too. Please email for exact location! Email Tanya Fonseka, tanfonz23@hotmail.com First Friday of the month, 7-9pm
Lumen Verum Apologetics Nights. Specialist speakers, either priests, religious or lay. Topics covered include apologetics, catechetics, history, Church Fathers, spirituality. Coffee and conversation afterwards. St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Margaret Street, Belfield. Contact Arlette Bowen or Robert Haddad email robhad@amaze.net.au or phone 9642 7193; 97081770. Every Friday night (excluding school holidays) at 8pm.
Immaculatta Society. "Know your faith" talks. Come to the discussion group to learn more about your Catholic Faith. Each Week has a guest speaker. Followed by a light supper. St Josephs Centre, behind St Thomas Beckett Church, Lewisham. Directly opposite Lewisham train station. Contact Name: Karin Ramsden or Moana Muller. Contact Number: 02 951 83603 or mob 0414 830 412. Email ilovejesuslots@hotmail.com. Every Tues, 7:30pm.
Marriage Enrichment : Celebrate Love. Discover the difference between loving each other and being 'in love' A two day couple's retreat which nurtures relationship and celebrates our masculine and feminine uniqueness. Facilitated by a team of couples, the seminar is a private experience for married couples. Information: Byron & Francine Pirola 9662-7272 or www.celebratelove.com.au
The Aquinas Academy. An adult education centre, 141 Harrington St, Sydney, runs a series of programs, day and evening, with a special emphasis on spirituality. Aquinas Academy also offers a Certificate in Religious Studies which is accredited with a number of dioceses for teachers in Catholic schools. Michael Whelan SM is director. Info: Patricia, 9247 4651.
Refugee Week. Refugee Week is 7-13 October. It aims to raise awareness of refugees in Australia. The Eastern Suburbs community is invited to plan this year's local celebration. If you want to be involved, call 9663 3922.
Phone Cards for Refugees. Phone cards, the lifeline of those detained in our Detention Centres, are urgently needed. Without phone cards, detainees are very isolated. Please help by sending your donation to: NSW Ecumenical Council, Locked Bag 199, Sydney 1230. Your donation will enable detainees to communicate with their lawyers, Refugee Fieldworkers and relatives overseas.
Volunteer Migrant Tutors Needed. If you are interested in tutoring English to migrants in their own home, for an hour each week, please contact the Parramatta office of Mission Australia on 9635 1543. Volunteers will receive full VETAB accredited training and will be asked to commit themselves to 6 months tutoring.
Catholic Youth Services. Catholic Youth Services (CYS) is the Sydney Archdiocesan agency for the development of the faith in young people. Working directly to Archbishop Pell, we endeavour to serve the parishes and youth of the Sydney Archdiocese by providing events, talks, youth ministry training, retreats, pilgrimages such as World Youth Day, and particularly by helping parishes and youth leaders develop effective youth groups. For a full list of what's on and how to get involved, visit www.cys.cathcomm.org
Sydney Archdiocese in relation to Ecumenism. Dialogue between people of all religious faith traditions in order that we might understand, be enriched and co-operate together for the good of society. Their website has news and a regular listing of what's on in the Sydney Archdiocese in relation to Ecumenism. Visit www.aceir.cathcomm.org.
St. Vincent De Paul youth group (Eastern Suburbs Conference). Young Vinnies is a group of young people committed to serving those in need in the Eastern suburbs community. For more info on their work check out the website www.bluesat.unsw.edu.au/~hiro or contact Andri on 0419 223266, Andri_Selamat@msn.com. They would love to hear from those who are interested to help out in the community.
Online Catholics - is a weekly independent news e-magazine led by a lay team about contemporary Catholic life in Australia and the world. In keeping with the authentic tradition of its Founder, Online Catholics has at its heart, hope; hope for the renewal of God's people and hope for God's Church.
DAILY GOSPEL - «Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.» John 6:68 - Everyday Gospel according to the Catholic Liturgic Year.
Caritas Australia - Caritas Australia, as the Catholic Church's agency for aid and development, gives expression to the Gospel imperative to pursue justice and to help those suffering from poverty and disadvantage.
New Advent - Besides hosting the Summa Theologica and the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia, this site offers a Catholic FAQ, selected writings by the Fathers of the Church, and official Church documents, mostly papal, from approximately the last 250 years (As quoted by ALEXA search engine). Here you will find many things about Catholicsm.
Compass Magazine - Compass is a Review of Topical Theology published quarterly by the Australian Province of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
Cathcomm- provides a daily news service which is available via email, prayer and meditation, descriptions of and links to Christian sites and information on products available through Church Resources.
St Vincent de Paul- Charity Organisation which sole purpose is to help people
