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WELCOME to the last newsletter for 2022! We look forward to you joining us in the coming weeks of Advent.
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.]
Thank you for your support through donations to help us continue our work.
Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy month ahead and joyful celebration of Christmas!

via zoom: The Season of Advent 2022, weekly reflections on scripture, Fridays at 10.00 - 11.00am

Advent Candles
Join us on zoom for weekly reflections on scripture during Advent in preparation for Christmas. The word “advent” means appearing, arrival, to come. Advent is the Church’s time of preparation for celebrating God’s gift of his Son. Our liturgy will gather the great Advent themes of hope, expectation and preparation. During Advent we recall …

via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: The Spiritual Canticle by Saint John of the Cross, with Philip Harvey, Wednesday 7 December,10.30am - 12.00noon

The Spiritual Canticle title on leafy background
Composed in prison and copied out later from memory, ‘The Spiritual Canticle’ of St John of the Cross is a long poem that was never published in his lifetime (1542-1591). Typically, the words track the relationship of the Soul to God in terms of a lover and the Beloved, drawing especially on the Song of Songs. In this morning’s session, …

in person: Christmas Park Gathering, Saturday 10 December, 11.30am - 1pm

St Vincent Garden Albert Park
Join us on Saturday morning 10 December between 11.30am - 1.00 pm 2022 at Vincent Gardens in South Melbourne Weather permitting - An end of year casual hello and catch up to celebrate the end of another challenging year and join in the festive spirit of Christmas. BYO seats, drinks and/or nibbles. We look forward to …

via zoom: Carmelite Conversations 2023, first Wednesday of the month,10.30am - 12.00noon

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Carmelite Conversations will continue via zoom in 2023 on the first Wednesday of the month beginning on Wednesday 1st February. Keep an eye on the website as the full program will be available in the coming weeks. The suggested donation to participate is $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing the program.

via zoom: Spiritual Reading Group 2023, third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.00noon

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The Spiritual Reading Group will continue on zoom in 2023 on the third Wednesday of the month. Keep an eye on the website as the full program will be available in the coming weeks. The suggested donation to participate is $10 per session to contribute to the cost of providing the program.

in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, on the fourth Wednesday of the month in 2023

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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 …

via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle, 2023

in person: Tuesday 4 April, library at 11.00am and lunch

Eco book display
Our first meeting for 2023 will be at 11.00am in the Carmelite Library with Philip Harvey the Librarian. This is an opportunity to review the Eco Spirituality Book Collection. This will be followed by a lunch in Armstrong Street, Middle Park. More details to follow in 2023.…

SAVE SOME REGULAR DATES FOR 2023

First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
Fourth Wednesday of the month: Women's Art Circle, 10.30am
Last Friday of the month: Gathering in the Carmelite Library, 11.30am

WEEKLY STILLNESS AND SILENCE

with resources available on-line to use in your own time

via zoom: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, Tuesday, 5.00pm - 5.40pm. Last session on 13 December.

open bible on beach
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 ...

in person: Thursday Meditation with Peter Thomas

Last gathering 22 December. Resumes 26 January

meditation candle
In the Malone Room on 7pm .
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.
Apart from the weekly sessions you can listen to a series of podcasts by Peter Thomas here.

via zoom: Lectio Divina with David Hofman OCarm,

Friday 10am - 11am. Last session Friday 16 December. Resume Friday 20 January.

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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.

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.

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

The Library closes on Thursday 15 December at 2.00pm. It re-opens for 2023 on Tuesday 31 January at 10.00am
Hours for the rest of 2022 and continuing for 2023
Tuesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 2pm. All welcome!
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