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WELCOME to the October 2022 program! We look forward to you joining us.
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Remember to use the on-line resources for times of stillness and silence. [Use the "Support" tab on the menu or click the "Discover more" links on the homepage.]
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Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy month ahead!
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Carmelite Feast Day: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Mass at Carmelite Monastery, Kew, Saturday 1 October, 10.30am
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Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Saturday 1st October at the Carmelite Monastery, 94 Stevenson Street, Kew. The principle celebrant will be Paul Cahill, OCarm. All are welcome.
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The Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Middle Park also has a 9.00am Mass on a Saturday.
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via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Mary's Song as Contemplative in the Scripture, with Paul Sireh OCarm, Wednesday 5 October,10.30am - 12.00noon
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Paul will reflect on the aspect of song through Mary’s encounter with God as prayer in the scripture mainly the Magnificat. Through the liturgical prayer of the Church, it invites us, through Jesus, to see the Holy Spirit in the rare expression of the woman from whose flesh our Saviour took his own. Magnificat is Mary in her own words. …
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Season of Creation: Listen to the Voice of Creation, ends 4 October, Feast of St Francis of Assisi
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The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and respond together to the cry of Creation: the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray and protect our common home.The Season “Celebration” began on 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the …
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Carmelite Feast Day: Saint Teresa of Jesus (Avila), Mass at Carmelite Monastery, Kew, Saturday 15 October, 10.30am
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Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Saturday 15th October at the Carmelite Monastery, 94 Stevenson Street, Kew. The principle celebrant will be Archbishop Emeritus Denis Hart. All are welcome.
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The Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Middle Park also has a 9.00am Mass on a Saturday.
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via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group, Jeremy Begbie's Christian Wisdom in the World of Music, with Susan Frykberg, Wednesday 19 October,10.30am - 12.00noon
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Susan Frykberg will present the thinking outlined in Jeremy Begbie's book Resounding Truth - Christian Wisdom in the World of Music. After presenting an overview of the contents of the book, three ideas from it will be offered for discussion: a) what Begbie calls The Great Tradition, a philosophy of music and sound that has its origins in the work of …
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in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, Wednesday 26 October, 10.30am - 12.00noon
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Meditation, Mandala Making, Morning Tea and Musing. On the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10.30am to 12 pm facilitated by Michele Harris Location is in South Melbourne. Address supplied by Michele after your booking. Numbers are limited so please contact Michele to book and be kept up to date …
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in person: Monthly Gathering, Friday 28 October, 11.30am - 1pm
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Join us in the Carmelite Library last Friday of each month between 11.30am and 1pm. An opportunity to meet in person and also as we plan to gather in the library you may like to browse and borrow books. Even though the library is not officially open at this time we can organise for you to borrow books if needed. …
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SAVE SOME REGULAR DATES
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First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
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Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
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Fourth Wednesday of the month: Women's Art Circle, 10.30am
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Last Friday of the month: Gathering in the Carmelite Library, 11.30am
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WEEKLY STILLNESS AND SILENCE
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with resources available on-line to use in your own time
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via zoom: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, every Tuesday, 5.00pm - 5.40pm
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Centering Prayer Meditation draws on the Christian tradition of meditation from the heart centre, using themes from spiritual writing and scripture, to help us experience beyond limited intellect, the total mind we call Heart, deepen a way of being in God’s Presence. It’s a surrender method, a practice based on ...
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every Thursday: Meditation with Peter Thomas
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In the Malone Room on 7pm .
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Alternatively, you can participate in weekly meditation from your home at a time that suits you. An audio by Peter Thomas is added to the website for each weekly session.
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Apart from the weekly sessions you can listen to a series of podcasts by Peter Thomas here.
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via zoom every Friday: Lectio Divina with David Hofman OCarm,10am - 11am
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The Scripture reading and notes from David Hofman OCarm for each week are available online.You are invited to read privately and reflect from 9.30am then at 10am join the zoom gathering. After an opening prayer, reading the Scripture for the week, and listening to Fr David’s insights into the text, it is a time of sharing reflections and prayers.
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DONATE TO THE CARMELITE CENTRE
to help us continue our work
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People regularly tell us that they are grateful for the Carmelite Centre as it provides an oasis of spiritual nourishment, creating a calmer and hope-filled life. Our program offers opportunities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. This enables individuals to develop a rhythm that leads to a more meaningful and purposeful life. Your support helps us keep going! Donate to the Carmelite Centre.
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SUPPORT ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
the spiritual journey is personal but it need not be solitary
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PASTORAL SUPERVISION
Pastoral Supervision provides professional and personal support to people working in Church ministry. Offered in a trusting and confidential setting, the benefits can include improved workplace relationships, renewed sense of vocation, clarity of roles, support and managing stress. To make an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Damien Peile click here.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Spiritual Direction conversations can provide support amidst the joys, sorrows and challenges of everyday life. Spiritual Direction is a series of conversations about your experience of life as it is today, in the light of your faith or values. To book an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Bernadette Micallef click here.
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THE CARMELITE LIBRARY
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Hours for the rest of 2022 are
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 2pm. All welcome!
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