The Word St. Macartan s Parish 19th - 20th March 2011 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - YEAR A 4 Drake St, Mornington Correspondence to: P.O Box 41, Mornington 3931 Phone: 5975 2200 Fax: 5977 2050 Email: mornington@cam.org.au Website: www.stmacartansparish.com.au Parish Priest: Rev. Kevin Mogg PP. Fr Charles McBride Fr Lou Heriot Tel. 5976 3545 Parish Secretaries: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 3.30pm - Francesca McLoughlin Wednesday & Friday 9am - 3:30pm - Sarah Hansen: Principal St. Macartan s Primary School: Marie Slattery Tel: 5973 4550 Principal Padua College: Christopher Houlihan Tel: 5976 0100 Pastoral Council: Kees Duyvestyn Tel: 5977 0485 Pastoral Associate: Sr Gen Fitzpatrick Mobile: 0407 777 736 Music Co-ordinator: Veronica Ryan Tel: 5975 6981 High Spirits Co-ordinator: Judy Hogan Email: highspirits2011@gmail.com Liturgy Co-ordinator: Paddy Hughes Mobile: 0400 001 748 Sunday Children's Liturgy: Pauline Parsons Mobile: 0407 447 719 Youth Co-ordinator: Lisa Mililli Email: mac4youth@gmail.com Little Mac's Playgroup: Rebecca Perry Mobile: 0409 863 617 Property & Maintenance Co-Ordinator: Max Fletcher Mobile: 0417 307 845 March Caretaker: John Morgan Tel: 5974 4341 Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 7pm, Sunday: 9am & 11am, Weekday Masses: Mon 9am, Tues 9am, Wed - 10am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:15am, Sat 9am Reconciliation: Wednesday after 10am Mass; or any time on request at the Parish House. Baptisms: Most Sundays. Baptismal Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month, NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY 6th APRIL 2011 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Weddings: Please contact Fr. Kevin LENT 2011 Lent is a very special time of the year for all who take their Christian faith seriously, and has been so from the earliest days. The How of Lent! Regular (daily) prayer individually and, if possible, with family. Weekday Mass is invaluable if you can make it. Self Denial: Doing something you don't like doing or giving up something you like (TV, alcohol, sweets, etc)
Alms giving: Giving to the poor, especially through Project Compassion. PROJECT COMPASSION Once again, John Sumner, is the manager of Project Compassion for us. Boxes are available to be picked up in both foyers. The idea is to put donations regularly in the boxes. Its a particularly good idea to link self-denial with the program. That is, if you have saved money by giving up something, perhaps put that in the box. Each year in Australia hundreds of thousands of dollars go to charity from this source. Let's do it again! You can pick up more boxes if you need them. Boxes will be in all classrooms at St Mac's School. Thanks to John and to you all. Fr Kevin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those who have died: Kath Lacy, Zora Moorhouse, David Tripcony, Lil Hartigan For those whose anniversaries occur: Gertrud & Heinz Winkels, Kathleen Fowles, Anne Ellen Street, James Cross, Tom McLoughlin, Pat Dale, Edna Johnston, Mario Cassar, Marguerite Slater, Sr Diana Van Baer OSC, Anne Street, John Guido, George McGregor, Sylvia Keeling, Sr Nora Hearn RSM, Antom Pham and Anna Pham, Dorothy Kelly, Kevin Gaul, Eileen Kennedy, Patrick John Stokes, Clement Dunn, Richard Matthews, Eileen Kennedy, Ann Mulligan, Sheila Goss, THAT I MAY BE WELL AGAIN pray for the sick and their Carers, especially : Kylie Mazoletti, Frank Kramer, Alma Griffen, Sue Gustke (seriously ill), Helen Miotti, Debbie Goodfellow, Paddy Ryan (NZ), Fred West, Vince Lughermo, Francine Bean, Steve Owens, Margaret Kaye, Dan Badrock, Joseph Scullion, Joanne McCalmont, James Keenan, Josephine Slako, Klause Schultz, Peter Webdene, Fiona Perry, Tjitjin Compton, Kara O Regan, Charlotte Beck, Karen Thornell, Catherine Kershaw (NZ), John Tuffnell (Broome), Monica Bugg, Ruth Hunt, Joan Hammond, Terry Langford, Joe Mandic, Pat Young, Carol Milburn, Rev. Pat Greally (NZ), Jenny Watt, Kieren Ross, Eabha (Ava) Pierce, Rev Andrew Faith SM (NZ), John Keightley, Elizabeth Elliott (S.Africa), Denis Sime, Julie O Callaghan, Veronica Burke, Tom & Betty Cribbes, Anne Clifford (WA), Kevin Robinson, Anna Fernando (surgery), Fred Borg, Anita & Des Morris, John Santamaria, Bella Smith, Margaret Bradley, Alex Gunn, Dulcie (Joan) Coomber, Dorothea Chandler, Nicholas Durkin (19), Bernadette Scanlon, Marie Bruin, Aileen Murphy, Margaret Hogan, Christa Hann, Noah Guest (5yrs), Grace Guest (22 mnths), Margaret Soltis, Patrick McIvor, Ian Robertson Special Intentions: Mount Martha Uniting Church We pray for the people of Japan - living and dead. Troubles in Libya Warmest congratulations to Frances and John McLean celebrating a joint 80th birthday this weekend. Well done - and keep the show going! First Reading Gn 12:1-4 A reading from the book of Genesis
The Lord said to Abram, Leave your country, your family and your father's house, for the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name so famous that it will be used as a blessing. I will bless those who bless you: I will curse those who slight you. All the tribes of the earth shall bless themselves by you. So Abram went as the Lord told him. This is the word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm Ps 32:4-5. 18-20. 22. R. v.22 (R.) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. 1. The word of the Lord is faithful and all his works to be trusted. The Lord loves justice and right and fills the earth with his love. (R.) 2. The Lord looks on those who revere him, on those who hope in his love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. (R.) 3. Our soul is waiting for the Lord. The Lord is our help and our shield. May your love be upon us, O Lord, as we place all our hope in you. (R.) Second Reading 2 Tm 1:8-10 A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy With me, bear the hardships for the sake of the Good News, relying on the power of God who has saved us and called us to be holy not because of anything we ourselves have done but for his own purpose and by his own grace. This grace had already been granted to us, in Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time, but it has only been revealed by the Appearing of our saviour Christ Jesus. He abolished death, and he has proclaimed life and immortality through the Good News. This is the word of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation Mt 17:5 Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! From the shining cloud the Father s voice is heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Gospel Mt 17:1-9 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. There in their presence he was transfigured; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them; they were talking with him. Then Peter spoke to Jesus. Lord, he said it is wonderful for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and from the cloud there came a voice which said, This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys
my favour. Listen to him. When they heard this, the disciples fell on their faces, overcome with fear. But Jesus came up and touched them. Stand up, he said do not be afraid. And when they raised their eyes they saw no one but only Jesus. As they came down from the mountain Jesus gave them this order. Tell no one about the vision until the Son of Man has risen from the dead. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon This is my Son, my beloved, in whom is all my delight: listen to him. Wednesday 23rd Friday 25th SAINTS/FEASTS FOR THIS WEEK St Turibius de Mogrovejo The Annunciation of the Lord Sunday 20th Monday 21st Tuesday 22nd Wed 23rd Friday 25th PARISH EVENTS RCIA Rite of Election - St Patrick's Cathedral St Vinnies Conference: 5pm in the Undercroft RCIA: 7:30pm Community Centre Minister Unto God Prayer Group: 10am Community Centre Liturgy Meeting: 10am Presbytery High Spirits: 4-5pm Community Centre St Vincent de Paul Regional: 7:30pm Community Centre Parish Pastoral Council: 8pm Sacristy Room St Mac s Playgroup: 9:30 11am: Community Centre Legion of Mary: 10:30am Community Centre Funeral for Zora Moorhouse: 2pm Loss & Grief March Meeting: 7:30pm Sr Gen's house Macartan Club General Meeting: after 9:15am Mass in the Community Centre Welcome Dinner for new parishioners: 7:00 for 7:30pm in the Community Centre (please see notice below) Second Sunday of Lent Your compassion and generosity alleviates trauma and brings hope to people who are suffering. This week we met Elisabeth, 24, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the world s most poverty-stricken nations. Here violence and homelessness are widespread. Since 2000, Caritas Australia has supported medical, psychological and economic care to thousands of men, women and children affected by sexual violence here. This unconditional acceptance and compassion gave Elisabeth hope. Please donate to Project Compassion and help survivors of violence, like Elisabeth, to heal after conflict and learn skills for a more stable future.
Boxes and/or donations can be returned at all Masses or at the Parish Office. Please contact John Sumner, 5975 2160, if you have any questions or need additional information. Caritas Australia Project Compassion presents Fr George Sigmoney (Director of Caritas Sri Lanka) discussing the current situation facing the people of Sri Lanka. TUESDAY 29TH MARCH 7:30PM ST BRIGID'S CHURCH 520 MAIN ST, MORDIALLOC. Please see flier in both foyers! Bayside Young Disciples What Way? What Truth? What LIfe? Does God Care? This Sunday 20th March at 6:45pm at St Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 60 Davey Street, Frankston For young people aged 15-25 yrs. Do you ever wonder whether or not God cares about you? Do you sometimes feel like there's a part of you that no one even knows or that you're afraid to share? Come along to BYD and explore together POWER and GRACE that can change your life. Contact: Tel. 9783 3484 baysideyoungdisciples@hotmail.com Lectio Divina Praying the Scriptures in Lent and Holy week 2011 are now available in both foyers. LOSS AND GRIEF MEETING The next meeting will be held this Wednesday 23rd March at 7:30pm at Sr Gen's house. Fr Kevin meals! Once again, this year I hope to visit as many homes as possible for the evening meal. Just a great way of being in touch! I have done this for the past 30 odd years. Just phone the secretaries on 5975 2200 to organise a time. I would particularly love to go to any home I have not already been to as well, of course, to past invitees. LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUPS We are delighted that quite a number of people have joined the 2011 Lenten Group Discussions which are now well underway. Thank you! CARITAS AUSTRALIA CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE APPEAL Donations can now be made through Caritas Australia - Christchurch Earthquake Appeal in the following ways:
Online at www.caritas.org.au (follow the links) Cheque: Caritas Australia - Christchurch Earthquake Appeal MACARTAN CLUB Members Mass at 9.15 am on Friday 25 th March followed by General Meeting at the Community Centre. CAN YOU HELP? The parish requires a person for the OH&S and Maintenance Committee. Please contact Max Fletcher on 0417 307 845. chance to meet new friends in a relaxed and fun environment. Wednesdays in term time 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Community Centre. $3 per family per week. No commitment to come every week and no need to book. For more information call Rebecca on 0409 863 617 or just turn up and we'll see you there! DAILY MASS BOOKS Daily Mass Books for 2011 are now available in the Piety Stall for $20. MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS - 26TH MARCH MacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) invites young adults to come & visit significant sites in the life of our first Australian saint here in Melbourne. Meet at St. Francis Church, Cnr. Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2pm on Saturday 26th March - visit the birth site, Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and site of the First Providence. Come and be inspired by the person of St Mary MacKillop - Australia's First Saint in her home town. If you can't make it this month, the walks are held on the fourth Saturday of each month. For bookings phone : 9926 9300 or email macyac@sosj.org.au LITTLE MAC S PLAYGROUP All children of pre-school age are invited to join. You'll enjoy music, art & craft and free play, with a Legion of Mary...meets every Wednesday after 10am Mass. Members pray and work under the banner of Mary for the glory of God and Church. They visit in pairs, the sick, the bereaved and the lonely and undertake pastoral work when required. There are 3 types of members; Active, Auxilury (prayer) and Junior. For more information, please contact Elaine Taylor 5977 1334. HIGH SPIRITS High Spirits program on Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm. For further details, please email Judy Hogan at highspirits2011@gmail.com This program is for all children from Prep to Grade 6 who attend Government schools. Its very popular and always welcomes all who come.
email us on thebillingsmethod@woomb.org Loss and Grief Morning Tea The Loss and Grief team warmly invite those who are grieving the loss of someone to whom they felt close, to a Morning Tea in the Parish Community Centre on Friday 1st April, between 9.45 and 11.30 am. This will be a social gathering intended to enable parishioners to meet others experiencing similar loss and to provide support. Further information may be obtained from Kees Duyvestyn 5977 0485. SOCIAL GROUP SOCIAL CALENDAR 2011 (all dates to be confirmed) May Wine and cheese evening 18 th June Parish Dinner 6 th /7 th Aug Supper/Tea after all Masses 1 st Oct Grand final footy brekkie 3 rd Nov Oaks Day Lunch 20 th Nov Sausage sizzle after all Masses 18 th Dec Christmas Carols NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS! Please note that the Parish now has a new email address as follows: mornington@cam.org.au Emails can be sent to both Father Kevin and the Parish Secretaries at this address. Sacrificial Giving Pledge : $6480.00 per week. Average weekly amount for January December 2010 : $5991 or 93% of the pledge Are you interested in helping couples to understand and appreciate their gift of fertility? Billings Ovulation Method Teacher Training Courses train teachers to empower women to monitor their reproductive health and assist couples to achieve or avoid pregnancy. Next course over - Monday 2nd May - Thursday 5th May, 2011at Rydges Bell City Preston. To find out more - phone 9802 2022 or LOST AND FOUND A set of car keys were found in the church grounds earlier this week. If you think they are yours, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200. MENTORING - Want to help in difficult circumstances? The New Peninsula Church in Craigie Road is running a very interesting and promising program of 'mentoring'. It is designed to train and help people who know of families who are really struggling with the demands of life - relationships, family tensions, serious difficulties (more than normal) with youngsters, etc, etc. One does not approach this work with any sense of superiority - because we all struggle in various ways. But one takes the view that I just might be able to help in a particular situation - especially with a bit of training.
Anyone interested in being involved, please contact me and I will make the necessary connections for you. This sort of thing works! Fr Kevin (Training days coming up early April) MEN'S SOCIAL NIGHT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT SOCIAL GATHERING WILL BE ON THURSDAY 14TH APRIL AT THE USUAL TIME. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!! Palms Australia http://www.palms.org.au/ Palms Australia is a non-profit, registered charity operating since 1961. We are seeking volunteers willing to live in another country sharing skills to reduce poverty. Positions exist in education, health, administration, agriculture/farming, trades and other professional or technical areas, starting after July 2011. Information sessions; Saturday 2 April, 10:30am - 12:30pm Ross House, 1st Flr, Rm 3, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, or Sunday 3 April 10:30am - 12:30pm, Collingwood Library, Stanton St, Abbotsford. Enquiries: Marie Gilbert (02) 9518 9551 or email marie@palms.org.au URGENT FOR SALE - CARAVAN One of our parishioners is going overseas shortly and is very anxious to sell his recently totally refurbished caravan. Price between $7500 - $8000. Please call Mark 0419 583 665 PLEASE NOTE: THE MOBILE NUMBER ABOVE WAS INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN PREVIOUS EDITIONS Light to the Nations Easter Youth Pilgrimage (Galong, NSW): Come and join hundreds of young people in experiences of personal sharing, prayer pilgrimage, drama, music and devotion, and in reviving their love for God. Step away from your everyday life and rediscover our faith! Return on fire to your local community! You ll never forget it! 21-24 April 2011. More info www.lttn.org.au. Achieving Pregnancy Naturally The Billings Ovulation Method can assist you in having the baby of your dreams. If you have been trying to have a baby without success, our teachers can provide essential information, which will give you the best chance to achieve your pregnancy naturally. For a free information leaflet, please call Billings LIFE on 1800 335 860 Footy Tipping 2011 Just 3 sleeps after Sunday night and Footy Tipping will be on again!!! And it is a very warm welcome to all our new members and a very warm welcome back to last year's group, especially those who had taken a break last year. We are also glad Roma has joined from afar. It is not too late to join and register. If you have any queries they can be answered after each Mass this weekend or by ringing Geoffrey on 5973 4774 or 0438 350 316. We
would love to have you as part of the group. Remember, you do not need a computer as arrangements can be made. Remember to put your tips for Round 1 in before the start of Thursday night's game. But you are allowed to change your selection prior to the start of each game. Last year's winner, David Hansen, will be facing many challenges but especially from new member, young Ben! know at mac4youth@gmail.com, or contact Lisa on 0439 688 370. YOUTH BAND & CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED!!!! The mac4youth Youth Band and Choir is looking for enthusiastic young (grade 6 to 18 year olds) singers (including lead singers) and musicians (guitar, flute, drums/percussion, brass, and more). We practice most Monday nights in the Church at 7pm. Please email mac4youth@gmail.com or call Lisa on 0439 688 370 if you can help out. Mac4youth Events PLEASE NOTE: THE TRIP TO SCIENCEWORKS PLANNED FOR TODAY (Sunday 20 th March) HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT LISA ON 0439 688 370. Mac4youth MASTERCLASS Cooking Day! What: Learn to cook something!! Remember some tricks and bring them back to our cooking CHALLENGE in a few weeks!! Who: Grade 6 to 17 y.o. (and 18+ with working with children check) Where: St. Macartan's Community Center When: 3-5pm Sunday April 3 Bring: Any utensil from the kitchen (be creative!!) Tell your families!! For more information, email mac4youth@gmail.com or call Lisa 0439 688 370 Mac4youth 2011 Youth Masses will return after Easter, featuring our youth band and youth choir as well as young people as readers and special ministers (let us know if you are interested in these roles). IF YOU WISH TO JOIN (email-list to keep you up to date with our events), let us NEW PARISHIONERS St Mac s Welcome Team is eager to meet with new parishioners and tell you about our parish, our church, our school and the wonderful groups we have in our Parish. We especially would like to invite you to our Welcome Parish Dinner. Please fill in a slip (available in both foyers) and place in the box provided we will be in touch with you shortly thereafter. Thank you, Parish Welcome Team. Dennis Rosbrook Co-ordinator 5976 1016 or Parish Office. JUST A REMINDER OF OUR THANKSGIVING PROGRAM "Lord, it is good that we are here". Matthew 17:4 In today's Gospel we see Jesus take Peter, James and John to a mountain top and reveal to them His divine glory. Peter responded enthusiastically, "Lord, it is good that we are here". Do we feel the same way each week when we come to Mass? Are we in awe of the
wonder of our God? Are we grateful for the opportunity to spend time with God? Do we feel St Peter's enthusiasm? It is good that we are here! If you would like to join our Thanksgiving program, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200 STATIONS OF THE CROSS THURSDAYS 7:30PM MARCH 24TH, 31ST AND APRIL 7TH. RIVERINA BUS TOURS 2 DAY TOCUMWAL TOUR DEPARTS MONDAY 4TH APRIL AT 6AM FROM THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAKE ST, M'TON COST: $49 pp (TWIN SHARE), SINGLE SUPP $29 EXTRA. INCLUDES: ACCOMMODATION, DINNER, BREAKFAST & COACH TRAVEL. DOES NOT INCLUDE: 2 LUNCHES, MORNING & AFTERNOON TEAS. PLEASE PAY PAT WEBSTER BY WEDNESDAY 30TH MARCH, TEL. 5975 1980 COMBINED CHURCH RAFFLE All Raffle Books have now been distributed. If you didn't receive a raffle book or would like more tickets, please contact Graham 5975 1660 or Parish Office 5975 2200. Your assistance is needed to make this raffle a success, so please, before returning any unsold tickets, try selling them to your friends / neighbours / work colleagues / visitors etc. Your help is much appreciated. ST MACARTAN S CHILDREN S LITURGY St Macartan s CL has a register of families with children who like to be involved in our special masses. This register hasn t been updated for a number of years so I would like to hear from any new families that would like to be involved. It is very simple! When a Special CL mass is approaching I will send you an email and if your child or grandchild would like to be included in the mass (reading, offertory, Christmas play, etc) then you can let me know. We would love to have some new children involved this year so if you know of anyone who may be interested please email Pauline at robsfloors@bigpond.com or call 0407 447 719. Minister Unto God The prayer group has resumed its meeting every Tuesday. The prayer request boxes (pink) are in the porches once again for anyone to drop prayer request notes in. They will be prayed for each Tuesday, especially the third Tuesday meeting of each month, which will be entirely dedicated to intercessory. Anyone wishing to join us is most welcome. This year we will be reading, meditating, sharing on a book called "Access Denied" which will help us grow in holiness and greater obedience to our God. The fourth Tuesday of every month will be our usual Cafe Day in which we have a chat and a cuppa. Anyone is most welcome to join us at any of the meetings on Tuesdays 10am in the Parish Community Centre. Padua College School Tours You re invited to bring your child to Padua College (Mornington Campus, Oakbank Road) for a guided tour of the school.
Tours begin at 9:15 am and conclude at approximately 10:15 am. Please book by telephoning Mornington Campus on 5976 0100. www.padua.catholic.edu.au Mornington Campus: Tel: 5976 0100 Term 1 Wednesday 23 March Tuesday 29 March Term 2 Thursday 28 April Wednesday 4 May Wednesday 11 May Monday 23 May Tuesday 7 June Padua College will enrol current Grade 5 children for Year 7 2013; with enrolments opening on Monday 4 April and closing on Friday 10 June 2011. ST MACARTAN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL A Sustainability Fair will be held to celebrate the official opening of our sustainability centre on April 30. Exhibitors will be on site to showcase contemporary sustainable practises. There will also be student led school tours, sustainable living workshops, composting demonstrations, Junior Masterchef competitions, cooking demonstrations, film and art and performances celebrating and inspiring sustainable communities. Official invitations will be issued to members of parliament -local, state and federal. Community members, local companies, Catholic Education Office personal pertaining to sustainability, local dignitaries, members of the Saint Macartan s parish as well as representatives of from the Bunurong people will be invited to attend. If you would like to exhibit a sustainable product or perhaps offer a workshop at this inspirational event, please contact Carmela Theobald on 5973 4550 or at carmelat@smmornington.catholic.edu.au. Registrations of interest close on March 16. The Sustainability Centre is a wonderful place to visit, come and see what is happening at St Mac's. The children are involved in hands on learning about animal husbandry, growing plants & vegetables, propagating plants, planting, composting and associated scientific concepts. Please help them build their kitchen by buying some tickets! I realise this comes at the same time as our annual car raffle, however, if you can help, please do so. Fr Kevin Gardening Club at Saint Macartan's Primary School Gardening Club operates every day at lunch time from 1.30pm 2.10pm.Students from Year 5/6 attend every day while students from Years 3 and 4 attend on Tuesday, Year 1 and 2 attend on Wednesday and Preps on Thursdays. We would like to invite St Mac's parishioners to help teach the students some gardening skills. (A Working with Children Check is required).please leave your details at the school office if you would like to participate. Melbourne Single Catholics, is a free to join social group for single Catholics 35-55 Years of age. Our next event is BRUNCH AT RICKETTS POINT BEAUMAURIS on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM. For more information go to www.meetup.com/melbourne-singlecatholics
WELCOME DINNER FOR NEW PARISHIONERS! The next Parish Dinner will be held NEXT Friday 25th March at 7:00 for 7:30pm in the Community Centre. If you are a new parishioner or an existing parishioner who has not attended one before, please contact Anne Flood on 5988 3648 to register your interest. ALTAR SERVERS MANY THANKS TO A WHOLE NEW GROUP OF BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE GOING TO START ALTAR SERVING. WELL DONE! Fr Kevin A TIME APART You are warmly invited to attend the Dromana Parish Retreat Day on 28th March 2011. Our theme for the day is Appreciating in the portrayal of Art, the hospitality of Jesus. How do we respond to the invitation of Jesus to the hospitality of God and extend it to others? Our facilitator for the day is Sr Therese Quinn rsj, a sister of St Joseph, with long experience in giving days of reflection. Sr Therese has a special interest in art and many beautiful pictures to illustrate the thoughts she shares. We learn how God speaks to our hearts through this medium. For your diary, our other days for retreat are; 30th May - the Song of Songs (beautiful poem from the Old Testament). 15th August - Mary's Magnificat (feast of Our Lady). 17th October - Mary Mackillop (reflecting on Mary on the anniversary of her cannonization). THE CARMELITE CENTRE JESUS ON SCREEN Part One Thursday 24 th March 9.30am 4.30 pm O Connor/Pilkington Rooms, 214 Richardson St, Middle Park 3206 Mel Ref 2K C10. Since the invention of cinema in the 1890s, there has been an everincreasing number of Jesus films. What do we make of them? They are not gospels but they do visualize the gospels, helping our imaginations which have been stirred by listening to the Word. This is an opportunity to look at the different ways of thinking about and representing Jesus in the 20 th century. There will be two parts to this series. Part One will be offered Thursday 24 th March and Saturday 9 th April. Facilitator: Fr Peter Malone msc. The first president of SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication and writer on theology, spirituality and cinema. For more details and registration: http://thecarmelitecentremelbourne.or g/rtj15/index.php/resources/downloads
Registrations to: Carmelite Centre (03) 9690 430 (leave brief message if phone unattended) email: registration@thecarmelitecentremelbou rne.org or website www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org OR mail or in person to the Parish Office: Level 1, 189 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne Vic 3207 ROSTERS Spec.M sters 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm I Cody, L Curtin, M Duyvestyn, M Ellis, L Thorpe, C Williams J Capan, B Peach, K Raccanello, M Ryan, C Williams, L Young 9am M Azzopardi, T Doyle, B Fernando, J&M Lewis, F McLoughlin, T Thomas J Buultjens, J Crea, D Frank, K O'Brien, D Rosbrook, L Solis, K Winkels 11am M Ballingall, S Goddard, C Karo, P Macey, G&M Lane, P Macey, A McNair A Castricum, M de Jong, J&L Seal, B Sexton, E&J Spaziani Readers 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm J Capan, K Duyvestyn J Raccanello, B Scantlebury 9am J Azzopardi, L McLoughlin L McLoughlin, M McHugh 11am C Holmes, M Wilson J Clements, T Roberts Music 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm Veronica / Leanne K&A Dupuis, M Anderson, C Cane 9am Doug / Choir S White, L&D McLoughlin, B&T Hansen, E&X Gordon, T Houlihan 11am Billie / Elvira / Nick L Moris-Obst, J Nye, K&J&T Chalk AV Ops 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm T Ryan Judy, Gavan, Family 9am P Millard / T Matthews Chris / Sue / Janet & Co 11am G Michel Doug / Choir P point Prs 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm Veronica Judy Hogan 9am Terry Wendy 11am Wendy Terry Altar Srvrs 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March 7pm R&G Leon-Thomas, R De Ruyter, B Handasyde P Parsons 9am P Lothian, Mya Cook, L Harris, G Brick, G Michel C Sayah 11am T Williams, M Holmes, K Bronts P Millard / T Matthews Count. Tm 21st March 28th March D Donohoe, S&M Fletcher, K Martin, L Fragiacomo T&P Moore, G Tomas, G O'Loghlin, C Keating Cleaning 24th March 31st March P Harper, D Walsh, M Williams I Cody, J Clements, I Winkels Flowers 24th - 31st March 24th - 31st March J Raccanello J Raccanello Piety Stall 19th - 20th March 26th - 27th March Sat: N Noonan Sat: Sr E Tobin
Children s Lit Sun: T Thomas, B Bronts (9am) M&L Lane (11am) 20th March 9am: Junior Macs: J Rauter/A McKenna Big Macs: V Tedesco 11am: S Nugent Sun: D Wooding / G Scott (9am) B Sexton / D Sanger (11am) 27th March 9am: Junior Macs: K Burnham/C Holmes Big Macs: A McKenzie/McHarg 11am: K Raccanello Tea Trolley 20th March 27th March B O'Reilly, C Holmes J Chandler, B&F Gaffney