Welcome to the Carmelite Centre newsletter -Mount Carmel aerial photo
WELCOME to the May activities at the Carmelite Centre. We look forward to you joining us either in person or on-line.
  • Please note that the Spiritual Reading Group in on a Tuesday this month and in the library, rather than the usual Wednesday via zoom.
  • Library opening hours have been extended and a link to access the catalogue is provided.
  • Can you help with occasional admin support for the Carmelite Centre? Further details below.
Thank you for your support through donations to help us continue our work.
Blessings to all for a healthy, safe and happy month ahead.
The Carmelite Centre Team.

in person: Centering Prayer Meditation with Kathryn Pile, Tuesday 2 May, 12.45pm - 1.15pm in the Carmelite Library

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Kathryn Pile leads Centering Prayer Meditation on the first Tuesday of the month at 12.45pm in the Carmelite Library. The session will run for approx 50 minutes and is followed by an invitation to share time together socially. …

via zoom: Carmelite Conversations: Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and Christian/Carmelite Spirituality, with Will Day, Wednesday 3 May,10.30am - 12.00noon

Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual teacher, poet and peace activist. In his quiet way, he became one of the important figures of our time. His work for peace, within and without, continues to touch many lives. This Zen master's difficult path to loving Jesus Christ was paved amidst the creativity and violence of the 1960's and 70's thanks …

via zoom: Eco-Spirituality Reading Circle, "Sacred Nature", Tuesday 9 May, 5.00 - 6.00pm

This month we begin to discuss Karen Armstrong's book "Sacred Nature." For 9 May (via Zoom) we will read and discuss the Introduction, Mythos and Logos and Sacred Nature (61 pages in total). The chapters are not too long.

We meet six times a year for one hour via zoom from 5.00 - 6.00 pm.

in person: Spiritual Reading Group, The Tablet of London, with John Tidey, TUESDAY 16 May, 10.30am - 12.00noon

Please note: this session is on TUESDAY 16 May in the Library.

In this session John will outline the often turbulent history of The Tablet and profile some of its editors while recognising its ability to combine deep affection and attachment to the Church while maintaining demonstrable independence. …

in person: Women's Art Circle, with Michelle Harris, on the Tuesday 23rd May, 10.30am to 12.00 noon

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Meditation, Mandala Making, Morning Tea and Musing. On the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.30am to 12pm facilitated by Michele Harris and meeting in the Carmelite Library.

in person: Monthly Gathering, Friday 26 May, 11.30am - 1pm in the Carmelite Library

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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. …

Can you help with occasional admin support for the Carmelite Centre?

If you have time on an occasional basis to help with email communication, phones calls, scheduling and hosting zoom meetings and perhaps providing website support,
we would love to hear from you:)
It's not a huge volume of work but can spread over a few days.
This would be for times when Irene and Damien go on leave or need extra help.
You would need to be familiar with the spirit of our community and be someone capable of working with sensitive information.
Confidentiality and discretion required at all times.
While we are not able to pay commercial rates we would negotiate an hourly rate on a contractual basis.
This work can be be done remotely so it's not necessary to live in Melbourne.
CONTACT US TO TALK FURTHER

SAVE SOME REGULAR DATES FOR 2023

First Tuesday of the month: Centering Prayer Meditation 12.45pm
First Wednesday of the month: Carmelite Conversations,10.30am
Third Tuesday of the month: Scripture Study Group 1.30pm
Third Wednesday of the month: Spiritual Reading Group, 10.30am
Fourth Tuesday 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: Prayer Meditation Tuesdays at 5.00pm weekly.

ALL WELCOME to join us via zoom for Prayer Meditation, Tuesdays at 5.00pm. These meditation sessions will go for 40-45 minutes and will include a short reflection to lead us into a silent meditation for around 20 minutes. …

in person: Thursday Meditation with Peter Thomas

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In the Malone Room at 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.

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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.

SUPPORT ON YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

the spiritual journey is personal but it need not be solitary

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Spiritual Direction conversations can provide support amidst the joys, sorrows and challenges of everyday life. To book an appointment contact Geoff or Pia directly. To listen to a podcast by Bernadette click here.

PASTORAL SUPERVISION

Pastoral Supervision provides professional and personal support to people working in Church ministry. To make an appointment, for more information and to listen to a podcast by Damien click here.
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THE CARMELITE LIBRARY

Note the Extended Opening Hours:
Tuesday 10am - 4pm and Thursday 10am - 4pm.
The catalogue of the Carmelite Library is now available online again via our new system.
https://divinity.on.worldcat.org/discovery
Enter your search and then tick the Carmelite Library box to narrow the search to our collection.

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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