SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
Ballarat Town Hall
Bundoora Park
Daylesford
East Gippsland
Echuca
Golden Plains
Hume Murray
Kingston
Murrabit
Myrtleford
South Gippsland
Spotswood
Sunraysia
Tatong
Torquay Central
Veg Out St Kilda
Westerfords Park
Woodend Community
SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY
Castlemaine
Flemington (ex Melb Showgrounds)
Heathmont
Hurtsbridge
Lilydale
Maffra
Mulgrave
North Melbourne
Tallarook
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Ordinations to the Subdiaconate
Saturday 28th January saw the ordination of seven young men to the Subdiaconate at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
The future Subdeacons processing into the chapel holding a candle in their right hand, and, hanging over their left arm, the tunicle and maniple in which they will later be vested.
The candidates prostrate themselves before the altar.
Br. Martin Mary, F.SS.R. was given the great privilege of cantoring the Litany of the Saints with one of the other seminarians, which can be seen in the video below.
The camera used to film the Litany would not go beyond ten minutes per clip, so there is a small jump in the middle where a new one was started.
the tradition of the instruments to the Subdeacons, who touch the cruets...
...and the chalice.
The amice is pulled over the head.
The maniple is given them to reverence,
and finally they lay their right hand upon the Epistolarium, from which they will now chant the Epistle at a Solemn High Mass.
May God make them all good and holy priests!
Thank you xx
Just want to thank those of you who have emailed myself & Jilli regarding our DT call. My word you are all so talented! it's going to be a difficult decision that's for sure.
We haven't had an email from any boys, so I can say that we will have 3 new Saturday Girls joining us very soon!
Three of you will be emailed by the 5th Feb, and once we have had a reply from each of you, we will announce our new teamies on this blog shortly after :)
Thanks again! xx
We haven't had an email from any boys, so I can say that we will have 3 new Saturday Girls joining us very soon!
Three of you will be emailed by the 5th Feb, and once we have had a reply from each of you, we will announce our new teamies on this blog shortly after :)
Thanks again! xx
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Would you like to be a Saturday Girl?
This blog post is dated to stay until the deadline for our DT call.
For our latest challenge (#192 sponsored by The Craft Barn) please scroll down or click here. Thank you.
Would you like to be a Saturday Girl?.... or maybe a Saturday Boy?
We are looking for 3 new design team members to join Sketch Saturday! :)
Initially on a 3 month trial, with a view to a permanent position we hope.
What is required:
You MUST have your own personal blog and be prepared to post each week.
You must be able to make a card each week, and upload it before midnight (UK time) on the Friday before the challenge goes live.
You will get the sketches well in advance, so you will have plenty of time to create.
You can use any craft materials you like to make your DT work (except copyright protected images of course),
The only 'rule' is that you stick as close as possible to the sketch, but of course artisitc licence plays a part and is welcomed, you don't have to be 'spot on' but the sketch design needs to be recognised within your work.
You must post about our challenge on your own blog each week, leaving links to SS and to our sponsors on all posts.
You must be prepared to leave comments for challengers, currently 1 challenger in every 10, although you are of course allowed to leave comments for more should you have the time to do so.
You will be expected to take a turn hosting a DT week.
DT weeks are the first Saturday of each month, when it's your turn, we want you to make your own sketch for the challenge, arrange a sponsor, and arrange the guest designer (GD) too. You will be expected to type up the post for this week.
DT week is only for one week, but your GD will be with us for the whole month, so would be expected to make a card for each Saturday in the month that you are DT host. You are responsible for uploading your GD's cards each week before the deadline.
You must also type up the winners post the following week after your DT week, and arrange for your winner to receive their prize from your sponsor.
Sketch Saturday is a challenge blog like any other, and we are happy for our DT to be members of other challenge blog DTs too.
We expect ALL of our DT members to treat SS with the same respect as others.
If you are currently on other DTs then please apply to join us if you want to be a part of our team too, however, if it is going to be a problem for you to make a card for us if you have deadlines and/or rules from other DTs to keep to, then please do not apply if there is a possibilty that SS could be pushed to one side so that you can make your card for another challenge blog instead.
It's only fair to the other SS DT members.
Saying that, real life has a habit of getting in the way sometimes, and if you need time out from all crafting for a while, that's no problem, we will cover your commenting while you take a break.
If you would like to join Sketch Saturday, please email myself (Jo) and Jilli with THREE of what you consider to be your favourite card/projects to date as well as telling us a little bit about you as a crafter.
Please don't send just photos, we need to see the individual BLOG POSTS
But no more than 3 please.
DO NOT just give us your blog address, we can look through your blogs anyway, we only want specific blog posts please.
Our email addresses are in the sidebar >>>
Deadline for applications is 28th January, if selected you will be notified by 5th February, and we would like you to make your first DT card/project for challenge #195 - 18th February.
We look forward to receiving your emails! :)
Jo & Jilli xx
For our latest challenge (#192 sponsored by The Craft Barn) please scroll down or click here. Thank you.
Would you like to be a Saturday Girl?.... or maybe a Saturday Boy?
We are looking for 3 new design team members to join Sketch Saturday! :)
Initially on a 3 month trial, with a view to a permanent position we hope.
What is required:
You MUST have your own personal blog and be prepared to post each week.
You must be able to make a card each week, and upload it before midnight (UK time) on the Friday before the challenge goes live.
You will get the sketches well in advance, so you will have plenty of time to create.
You can use any craft materials you like to make your DT work (except copyright protected images of course),
The only 'rule' is that you stick as close as possible to the sketch, but of course artisitc licence plays a part and is welcomed, you don't have to be 'spot on' but the sketch design needs to be recognised within your work.
You must post about our challenge on your own blog each week, leaving links to SS and to our sponsors on all posts.
You must be prepared to leave comments for challengers, currently 1 challenger in every 10, although you are of course allowed to leave comments for more should you have the time to do so.
You will be expected to take a turn hosting a DT week.
DT weeks are the first Saturday of each month, when it's your turn, we want you to make your own sketch for the challenge, arrange a sponsor, and arrange the guest designer (GD) too. You will be expected to type up the post for this week.
DT week is only for one week, but your GD will be with us for the whole month, so would be expected to make a card for each Saturday in the month that you are DT host. You are responsible for uploading your GD's cards each week before the deadline.
You must also type up the winners post the following week after your DT week, and arrange for your winner to receive their prize from your sponsor.
Sketch Saturday is a challenge blog like any other, and we are happy for our DT to be members of other challenge blog DTs too.
We expect ALL of our DT members to treat SS with the same respect as others.
If you are currently on other DTs then please apply to join us if you want to be a part of our team too, however, if it is going to be a problem for you to make a card for us if you have deadlines and/or rules from other DTs to keep to, then please do not apply if there is a possibilty that SS could be pushed to one side so that you can make your card for another challenge blog instead.
It's only fair to the other SS DT members.
Saying that, real life has a habit of getting in the way sometimes, and if you need time out from all crafting for a while, that's no problem, we will cover your commenting while you take a break.
If you would like to join Sketch Saturday, please email myself (Jo) and Jilli with THREE of what you consider to be your favourite card/projects to date as well as telling us a little bit about you as a crafter.
Please don't send just photos, we need to see the individual BLOG POSTS
But no more than 3 please.
DO NOT just give us your blog address, we can look through your blogs anyway, we only want specific blog posts please.
Our email addresses are in the sidebar >>>
Deadline for applications is 28th January, if selected you will be notified by 5th February, and we would like you to make your first DT card/project for challenge #195 - 18th February.
We look forward to receiving your emails! :)
Jo & Jilli xx
Week #192 - 28th January - Sponsored by The Craft Barn
Good morning boys and girls!
Thanks for joining in with last weeks challenge. Please make sure you scroll down to see if you're our lucky winner!
And remember, today is the deadline for our DT call if you are interested,
please see the post above this one for more details :)
Thanks for joining in with last weeks challenge. Please make sure you scroll down to see if you're our lucky winner!
And remember, today is the deadline for our DT call if you are interested,
please see the post above this one for more details :)
This weeks sketch challenge is being sponsored by our friends at
"We are a UK based business selling a wide range of craft supplies including stamps, dies and embossing folders, punches, an extensive range of items to alter and decorate and much more for your scrapbooking and card making projects. We are committed to providing the best, most up to date craft products at great prices, coupled with first class service.
Some of the leading companies that we stock include Stamping Bella, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Crafty Individuals, Martha Stewart, Katzelkraft stamps, Nestabilities, Craftwork Cards, Copic Pens, House Mouse, Viva Décor, Eco Green crafts and Cosmic Shimmer to name but a few.
We are constantly adding new products to our range of craft supplies so be sure to add us to your browser favourites so you can pop back and see us."
The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters from all things 'Cuttlebug'to grunge paper, from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers, then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.
Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!
There really is something for everyone :)
There really is something for everyone :)
For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Including the new vintage and steampunk inspired Oxford Impressions stamps.
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FREE POSTAGE ON ALL UK ORDERS
available NOW until 6pm (UK time) Thursday 2nd February
For EU customers free postage applies to orders above £20 and
for deliveries to the rest of the world free postage applies to orders above £30
This weeks lucky winner will receive a generous prize from The Craft Barn.
A fabulous £15 voucher to spend on whatever goodies you like from their wonderful store!
Here is this weeks sketch...
This is the final card made by our talented GD for this month, Gro...
what a stunner!
Gro, thank you for joining us throughout January xx
and here's more stunning cards made by The Saturdays...
Tracey
Terry
Donna
Cazza
Bente
Jo
I hope the Saturday's amazing cards have given you some inspiration and encouraged you to use this weeks fab sketch. To be in with the chance of winning the fantastic prize this week please leave a DIRECT LINK to your crafty creation with Mr. Linky below ..... x
Friday, January 27, 2012
Winner of challenge #191
The winner of a £10 shopping spree, generously donated by Bunny Zoe's Crafts is...
Marianne MW! (Marianne's Blogje) prize claimed
with this fun vintage card...
Congratulations Marianne! :)
Please leave a message below, then EMAIL ME so that I can let Nikki know your email address, and she will contact you with details of how to claim your prize :)
Thank you.
Jo xx
Marianne MW! (Marianne's Blogje) prize claimed
with this fun vintage card...
Congratulations Marianne! :)
Please leave a message below, then EMAIL ME so that I can let Nikki know your email address, and she will contact you with details of how to claim your prize :)
Thank you.
Jo xx
WELCOME BACK TO SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS
I am so excited. 74 people shared with us past week. That is the most we've had in several months. I'm glad more and more people are discovering this place of sharing. Some who have not shared in awhile have "come home" to share again. When we have so many links it is hard to visit every one of them. It is always Wednesday or Thursday before I finish reading all of them, and then it is time to
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Deep Silence, Mutual Listening, Continual Prayer
Deep Silence.
Silence is an integral element of communication; in its absence, words rich in content cannot exist. In silence, we are better able to listen to and understand ourselves; ideas come to birth and acquire depth; we understand with greater clarity what it is we want to say and what we expect from others; and we choose how to express ourselves.
Mutual Listening.
By remaining silent we allow the other person to speak, to express him or herself; and we avoid being tied simply to our own words and ideas without them being adequately tested. In this way, space is created for mutual listening, and deeper human relationships become possible.Thus the Pope speaks to us about the internet, blogging and social communications. We are involved in Internet communications. We hope that our sites also breathe religious silence.
Silence
SilenceThe latest edition of our newspaper Catholic is in the post.
It opens the subject of continual prayer.
I invite you to subscribe to this newspaper and read quietly
- away from Internet, in deep listening silence -
about the continual prayer.
Fr. Michael Mary, F.SS.R.
It opens the subject of continual prayer.
I invite you to subscribe to this newspaper and read quietly
- away from Internet, in deep listening silence -
about the continual prayer.
Fr. Michael Mary, F.SS.R.
Attention should be paid to the various types of websites, applications and social networks which can help people today to find time for reflection and authentic questioning, as well as making space for silence and occasions for prayer, meditation or sharing of the word of God.
Pope Benedict XVI.
24 January 2012.
24 January 2012.
He who prays is certain to be saved.
He who does not pray is certain to be damned.
All the elect are in heaven because they prayer.
All the damned are in hell because they did not pray.
St. Alphonsus
He who does not pray is certain to be damned.
All the elect are in heaven because they prayer.
All the damned are in hell because they did not pray.
St. Alphonsus
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Markets - January 23rd to 29th
SATURDAY 28th JANUARY
Ballarat Lakeside
Casey-Berwick
Churchill Island
Lancefield
Monty
Myrtleford
Newtown
Preston
Slow Food * hosted at Collingwood Childrens Farm*
Traralgon
Yarraville
SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY
Flemington (ex Melbourne Showgrounds)
Inverloch
Mulgrave
Ballarat Lakeside
Casey-Berwick
Churchill Island
Lancefield
Monty
Myrtleford
Newtown
Preston
Slow Food * hosted at Collingwood Childrens Farm*
Traralgon
Yarraville
SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY
Flemington (ex Melbourne Showgrounds)
Inverloch
Mulgrave
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Week #191 - 21st January - Sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts
Hello everyone, it's time for another Sketch Saturday challenge! :)
This week we are sponsored once again by the very lovely Nikki from
Bunny Zoe's Crafts
Bunny Zoe's Crafts
But before we go any further, can I just pass on our sympathies to Nikki who has had a bereavement in her family. Nikki, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss, sending you lots of love right now (((HUGS))) xx
HERE is a link to all the SALE & CLEARENCE items, go fill your basket with some discounted goodies!
The NEW ARRIVALS available right now at Bunny Zoe's Crafts are...
And remember... Bunny Zoe's Crafts ship worldwide, and if you live in mainland UK or Northern Ireland and your order is more than £40.00, you get FREE shipping :)
This weeks challenge winner will win a generous £10.00 shopping spree at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :)
Thanks go to Nikki for her kind sponsorship & generous prize :)
Obviously Nikki is taking a break to be with her family right now, so there may be a short delay for the winner to receive their prize, thank you for your patience and understanding.
Here's this weeks sketch...
Friday, January 20, 2012
Winner of challenge #190
The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...
Valentina C (My 12 months of cards) prize claimed
with this little cutie...
Congratulations Valentina! :)
Please leave a comment here, then EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!
Jo xx
Valentina C (My 12 months of cards) prize claimed
with this little cutie...
Congratulations Valentina! :)
Please leave a comment here, then EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!
Jo xx
Happy New Weekend
Welcome back everybody. I hope your new year has started off well. Mine has been very good so far.
Did you know?
Our links are generated now by Linky Tools, formerly MacLinky. Not to be confused with Mr. Linky. When we first started this blog we were linking with Mr. Linky. Now it is with Linky Tools. It's different.
When a new link is entered sometimes it will be at the bottom of the first row
Did you know?
Our links are generated now by Linky Tools, formerly MacLinky. Not to be confused with Mr. Linky. When we first started this blog we were linking with Mr. Linky. Now it is with Linky Tools. It's different.
When a new link is entered sometimes it will be at the bottom of the first row
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Thank you Jeanette xx
Sad news to tell you all,
Jeanette has sadly decided to leave our design team, I know it was a difficult decision for her to make and she will be greatly missed from the team.
Jeanette joined Sketch Saturday from the very beginning, so she has been inspiring us all for over 3 years. Did you know that Sketch Saturday was the first design team that Jeanette joined? What a honour for us :)
I'm pleased to say that she isn't giving up crafting altogether, so you will still be able to see her beautiful work on her fabulous blog.
Jeanette, Thank you so much for all you've done for SS over the years.
We'll miss you, and wish you all the very best in your future ventures.
Lots of love, The girls xx
Jeanette has sadly decided to leave our design team, I know it was a difficult decision for her to make and she will be greatly missed from the team.
Jeanette joined Sketch Saturday from the very beginning, so she has been inspiring us all for over 3 years. Did you know that Sketch Saturday was the first design team that Jeanette joined? What a honour for us :)
I'm pleased to say that she isn't giving up crafting altogether, so you will still be able to see her beautiful work on her fabulous blog.
Jeanette, Thank you so much for all you've done for SS over the years.
We'll miss you, and wish you all the very best in your future ventures.
Lots of love, The girls xx
DOMINUS EST - It is the Lord!
Most Rev. Athanasius Schneider, O.R.C.,
consecrated bishop on 2 June, 2006, is
Auxiliary Bishop of Maria Santissima in Astana,
Kazakhstan.
Relying on accurate history and good theology,
the author of DOMINUS EST makes a plea for a return to distributing
Holy Communion to kneeling communicants on the tongue —
the practice now restored at papal liturgies by Pope Benedict XVI.
consecrated bishop on 2 June, 2006, is
Auxiliary Bishop of Maria Santissima in Astana,
Kazakhstan.
Relying on accurate history and good theology,
the author of DOMINUS EST makes a plea for a return to distributing
Holy Communion to kneeling communicants on the tongue —
the practice now restored at papal liturgies by Pope Benedict XVI.
The book written by Bishop Schneider
is available in English.
Dominus Est – It Is the Lord!
Preface by Cardinal Ranjith.
Originally published in Italian by the Vatican Press,
this book offers readers insights into the sacrality
which ought to surround the distribution
and reception of Holy Communion
The book comes with the endorsement of the then two highest officials
in the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship
and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
Link
to buy the book via Internet in the USA
Link
to buy the book in the UK.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Markets - January 16th to 22nd
WEDNESDAY 18TH JANUARY
Venus Bay Farmers Market (every wednesday until January 25th)
Jupiter Parade, Venus Bay - 8am to 1pm
SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY
Bayside
Boroondara
Buninyong
Churchhill Island
Echuca
Gasworks
Highlands
Hume Murray
Moyhu
Myrtleford
Pearcedale
Port Fairy
Prom Country
Riddels Creek
Sunraysia
Trentham
Wellington
Wheelers Hill
SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY
Flemington (ex Melbourne Showgrounds)
Kinglake
Manningham
Mt Eliza
Mulgrave
Yarrawonga
Venus Bay Farmers Market (every wednesday until January 25th)
Jupiter Parade, Venus Bay - 8am to 1pm
SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY
Bayside
Boroondara
Buninyong
Churchhill Island
Echuca
Gasworks
Highlands
Hume Murray
Moyhu
Myrtleford
Pearcedale
Port Fairy
Prom Country
Riddels Creek
Sunraysia
Trentham
Wellington
Wheelers Hill
SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY
Flemington (ex Melbourne Showgrounds)
Kinglake
Manningham
Mt Eliza
Mulgrave
Yarrawonga
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Padre Pio is on the mend.
Padre Pio in bad shape to the south.
This is the sight that greeted us after
the Immaculate Conception Hurricane
8 December 2011.
The wind speed had been registered at 138 mph
on Mainland Orkney.
"Padre Pio" our boat and implement shed had been well secured
but the pressure of the wind, laden with humidity,
blew its doors in and out.
This is the sight that greeted us after
the Immaculate Conception Hurricane
8 December 2011.
The wind speed had been registered at 138 mph
on Mainland Orkney.
"Padre Pio" our boat and implement shed had been well secured
but the pressure of the wind, laden with humidity,
blew its doors in and out.
The north eastern door was blown over the top of the shed
and stayed there.
and stayed there.
While the north western door blew inwards
and onto the bonnet of a vehicle.
and onto the bonnet of a vehicle.
Quite a worry.
A howling wind tunnel.
A howling wind tunnel.
Thanks be to God and Fr. Anthony
it's back in place again,
straightened out and patched up.
Hanging!
And ready for another storm!
Deo gratias!
and
Thank you, Father!
it's back in place again,
straightened out and patched up.
Hanging!
And ready for another storm!
Deo gratias!
and
Thank you, Father!
Week #190 - 14th January - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp
Good morning everyone!
Thank you for joining in with Bente's sketch challenge last week, hope you all had as much fun as we did :)
This weeks challenge is sponsored by our friends at Simon Says Stamp!
"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"
To see all the latest products instore please click HERE
Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE
Not forgetting their Magnolia range HERE
All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE
They have yummy Copics HERE
SSS have a fab range of Hero Arts new releases for 2012 available now,
including beautiful Hero Arts mid-tone shadow inks
Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?
any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal when you don't know what to buy as a gift for a crafty friend.
A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky challenge winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!
HUGE thanks Simon Says Stamp!
Here is this weeks sketch...
And here are some wonderful cards for your inspiration...
and the beautiful creations made by The Saturdays...
If you join in with this weeks sketch ... which we hope you will, please leave a DIRECT LINK to your fabulous creation below with Mr.Linky ......x
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