Welcome to the August round of updates folks. We have some great events and opportunities coming up which are definitely worth penciling into your calendar! Check'em out below.
The Realities of Christian Persecution
Fr Zaher is Refugee Priest from Syria, he will be sharing his first-hand experience of being a Christian in the Middle East and the oppression that he and other Christians faced. The night costs $10 for a great dinner and an insightful speaker. Come along for the final Cultured Cafe of 2017! Details HERE.
Are you interested in paid or volunteer youth ministry?
This exciting new initiative is for parishes looking for the right person to initiate youth ministry in their community, and young emerging leaders who feel called to serve youth in a parish setting. Find out more HERE.
The Year of Youth in Your Parish
Parish priests, pastoral associates, and parish leaders are invited to explore how your parish can use the Year of Youth to “Open new horizons for spreading joy”.Saturday October 21, 9:30AM - 3:30PM, Catholic Leadership Centre.
Find out more: HERE
Dating, love and relationships.
Edward Sri, author of Man, Woman & the Mystery of Love is in Melbourne for one night only to share insights from his work and answer these questions and more. A night not to be missed! Book your ticket: HERE.
ACYF is fast approaching! A couple of opportunities to take note of: Early bird registrations are closing - 18 August. Register HERE.
ACYF Leader's Briefing day - 23rd September. Find out more HERE.
School Holiday Camps: October
As part of our mission working with the young people in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, each year the AOY runs two camps for students in years 7-10. This year the camp will be held at Oasis Christian Camp, 66-72 Monbulk Rd, Mt Evelyn 3796.
Find our more: HERE.
Pope Francis: Words of Wisdom
“The disciple of Christ is not one who is deprived of something essential; He is one who has found much more: he has found the fullness of joy that only the Lord can give,”
Read more about Pope Francis's words of wisdom HERE.
MGL Sisters Direction Day (5 Aug)
Young women are invited to join the MGL Sisters for a day of prayer, sisterhood, and inputs looking at the theme: The Silence of the Heart. Email: HERE
JCMA Winter Conference (6-7 Aug)
The theme of the Conference will be ‘Faith and Society’, exploring the interplay between these two all-embracing realms of our existence in the modern context of Australia today. Register interest: HERE.
Theology at the Pub (7 Aug)
Join us as Fr. Nicholas Pearce, Melbourne's Assistant Vocations Director, shares with us his top ten tips to making life changing decisions. Details HERE.
YEP: Weekend Getaway (25 - 27 Aug)
Join YEP for a weekend getaway for young adults (18-35). An opportunity to escape the business of everyday life in a peaceful environment. Details HERE.
The Spring Ball (Oct 7)
After two years of amazingly successful Winter Balls, we’ve finally come to a realisation – nobody likes winter.
Enter ..... THE SPRING BALL 2017 Details: HERE.
Mass for Young Adults (6 Sep)
Join young people across Melbourne for Mass at St Peter's and Paul's, South Melbourne.
Updates for future masses can be found HERE
