4th Sunday of Lent (Year B) 14th - 15th March 2015 St Macartan s Catholic Parish Bulletin 4 Drake St, Mornington - PO Box 41 Mornington 3931 Parish Office: Ph: 5975 2200, Fax: 5977 2050 Email: mornington@cam.org.au, Web: stmacartansparish.com.au Parish Priest: Fr Joe Bui Duc Tien (buiductien@hotmail.com); Assist. Priest: Fr Paul Newton (0418 294 847, frpaulnewton@gmail.com) Secretaries: Francesca McLoughlin, Marie Mills, Catherine Larken (9am-3:30pm Tuesday to Friday) THIS WEEK PARISH EVENTS Wed(18th): Why Do We Hurt Each Sunday, 15th March First Eucharist celebrated at all weekend Masses. 5pm Youth Mass (all welcome) followed by light meal & Youth Group Monday, 16th March 1pm Canasta (CC) 4:30pm St Vinnies Conference (CC) 7.30pm RCIA Vatican II Explored (CC) Tuesday, 17th March 10am Minister Unto God Prayer Group (CC) 4pm 5pm High Spirits (CC) 7:30pm Social Group Meeting (CC) Wednesday, 18th March 9.30am Little Mac s Play Group (CC) 10am Legion of Mary (CC) 10am Social Justice Group (SR) 4:15pm New Altar Servers Training 2 7pm High Spirits Reconciliation (Church) 7:30pm-9:15pm The Thirst Program (CC) Thursday, 19th March 9:30am Craft Club (CC) 10am Centering Prayer (CC) 4:15pm New Altar Servers Training 2 5pm Men s Social Group (CC) Friday, 20th March Macartan Club Exec Meeting (CC) 1pm Solo Cards (alternate venue) 4pm-5:3Opm Junior Youth Group (CC) 7pm 8pm Holy Hour in the Church
MASS TIMES: Saturday: Vigil 6pm. Sunday: 9am & 11am. Weekdays: Mon-Sat 9:15am RECONCILIATION: After 9:15am Mass on Wednesdays and Saturdays BAPTISMS: After 11am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Next Baptismal Meeting 8pm Wednesday 6th May in the Community Centre Please call the Parish Office (Ph: 5975 2200) to register. Recently Deceased: Georgette Iskandar, Veronica Spedding, Sheila Grundy, Joseph Quay Anniversaries: Gina McCarthy, Michael Patrick Stokes, Patrick John Stokes Pray for the sick and their Carers, especially: Brenda Robinson, Roldan Son, Bella Smith, Noah Guest, Joe Camilleri, Olivia Grover, Roy Cahill, Douglas Waldie, John Morgan, Merla Calubiran, Edith Masseig, Lucy Knight (NZ), Rev Craig Larsen SM, John Morgan, Simon Lane, Charles Keating, Cheryl Vercoe, NOTES: During Lent, Holy Hour 7pm - 8pm every Friday; Our Lady's Novena during 9:15am Mass every Saturday EASTER LITURGIES PARISH RECONCILIATION NIGHT: MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK: PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY): HOLY THURSDAY LAST SUPPER (FOR CHILDREN): COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER, ADORATION UNTIL MIDNIGHT GOOD FIRDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS : THE PASSION OF CHRIST: EASTER VIGIL THE RESURRECTION: EASTER SUNDAY: 7:30pm Thursday 26th March 9:15am Friday 27th March 6pm Saturday 29th March 9am & 11am Sunday 30th March 5pm THURSDAY 2nd April 8pm Thursday 2nd April 9:30am Friday 3rd April 3pm Friday 3rd April 8pm Saturday 4th April 9am & 11am Sunday 5th April DIVINE MERCY NOVENA People are encouraged to come when they can and on other days pray the chaplet at home. A Divine Mercy prayer book and leaflet will be available at the church door. GOOD FRIDAY 3rd April 4:15pm HOLY SATURDAY 4th April 10:00am EASTER SUNDAY 5th April EASTER MONDAY 6th April EASTER TUESDAY 7th April EASTER WEDNESDAY 8th April EASTER THURSDAY 9th April EASTER FRIDAY 10th April EASTER SAUTREAY 11th April 10:00am DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 12th April 2:15pm
FIRST READING Chr 36:14-16. 19-23 A reading from the second book of Chronicles In addition, the leaders of Judah, the priests, and the people followed the sinful example of the nations around them in worshiping idols, and so they defiled the Temple, which the Lord himself had made holy. The Lord, the God of their ancestors, had continued to send prophets to warn his people, because he wanted to spare them and the Temple. But they made fun of God s messengers, ignoring his words and laughing at his prophets, until at last the Lord s anger against his people was so great that there was no escape. He burned down the Temple and the city, with all its palaces and its wealth, and broke down the city wall. He took all the survivors to Babylonia, where they served him and his descendants as slaves until the rise of the Persian Empire. And so what the Lord had foretold through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: The land will lie desolate for seventy years, to make up for the Sabbath rest that has not been observed. In the first year that Cyrus of Persia was emperor, the Lord made what he had said through the prophet Jeremiah come true. He prompted Cyrus to issue the following command and send it out in writing to be read aloud everywhere in his empire. This is the command of Cyrus, Emperor of Persia. The Lord, the God of Heaven, has made me ruler over the whole world and has given me the responsibility of building a temple for him in Jerusalem in Judah. Now, all of you who are God s people, go there, and may the Lord your God be with you. The word of the Lord. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps136. R. V.6 (R) Let my tongue be silenced, if ever I forget you! Student: By the rivers of Babylon there we sat and wept, remembering Zion; on the pop lars that grew there we hung our harps (R). Student: For it was there that they asked us, our captors, for songs, our oppressors, for joy. Sing to us, they said, one of Zion s songs. (R). Student: O how could we sing the song of the Lord on alien soil? If I forget you, Jerusa lem, let my right hand wither! (R). SECOND READING Eph 2:4-10 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians But God s mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great, that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God s grace that you have been saved. In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus. For it is by God s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God s gift, so that no one can boast about it. God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do. The Word of the Lord
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son, that all who believe in him might have eternal life. GOSPEL Jn 3:14-21 A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. As Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the desert, in the same way the Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its saviour. Those who believe in the Son are not judged; but those who do not believe have already been judged, because they have not believed in God s only Son. This is how the judgement works: the light has come into the world, but people love the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds are evil. Those who do evil things hate the light and will not come to the light, because they do not want their evil deeds to be shown up. But those who do what is true come to the light in order that the light may show that what they did was in obedience to God. The Gospel of the Lord. COMMUNION ANTIPHON Jerusalem is built as a city bonded as one together. It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to praise the name of the Lord. FIRST EUCHARIST MASSES The children of St Macartan s Parish school are celebrating their First Eucharist at all Masses this weekend and next. Please remember these children and their families in your prayers. There will be a children s Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, 2 nd April, at 5pm. We are looking for children to help out as disciples, readers, and for the offertory. If you would like to take part, please contact Catherine on 0407 439 156 or email catherinelarken@gmail.com COLLECTIONS LAST SUNDAY SACRIFICIAL GIVING (2nd Collection) Weekly Pledge: $5,581; Average p/w for January: $4389 (or 79% of the pledge) PRESBYTERY COLLECTION (1st Collection) Required: $1,700 - Collected: $1,740 HIGH SPIRITS The High Spirits program caters for any Catholic children who are attending non- Catholic schools and would like to prepare for their Sacraments. For more details, please email highspiritsmornington@gmail.com
4th Sunday of Lent This week we meet Sarita who was struggling to grow enough food for her family on her tiny farm plot in Nepal. In 2007, with the assistance of a program run by Caritas Nepal, she started a fish-raising business with 11 others. Now, they have a life-long source of food and income. Please donate to Project Compassion 2015 and help people in rural Nepal create a life-long source of food and income to benefit entire communities. www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 1800 024 413 Project Compassion Boxes and/or sets of Envelopes are available in each foyer. Please take home today and start helping. CHOIR IMPORTANT NOTICE!! St Macartan s Choir practice on Thursdays in the church after 9:15am Mass. New Members of all ages are most welcome to join our friendly group. Enquiries Louise 5975 2773. PIETY STALL GIFTS FOR FIRST COMMUNICANTS New Stock has arrived and with the upcoming First Communicants Celebration we have an abundance of gifts that will be treasured to commemorate this wondrous Sacrament. Gifts have been specifically selected that will appeal to all. NEW PARISHIONERS The St Macartan s community would love to welcome any new parishioners. Please fill in a slip (available in the foyers) and place in the box provided. We will be in touch. The following Exploring the Catholic Faith sessions will be offered in the coming months. Please feel free to attend all or just one. No prior knowledge is needed. The sessions are run in the Community Centre beginning at 7.30pm each evening. Mon 16 Mar 9. Vatican II explored. Mon 30 Mar 10. Jesus and living a moral life. (Final session) LITTLE MAC S PLAYGROUP littlemacsplaygroup@gmail.com WEDNESDAYS 9:30AM 11:30AM IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Dates to remember. Easter egg hunt: Wed 18th March / Last day of term: Wednesday 25th March Sadly, the two wonderful mums, Donna and Carlene, who have run our Little Mac s Playgroup for the last few years, will be leaving at the end of Term Two due to family commitments. One lovely mum from the playgroup has offered to run it but we need another one or two to help out. If you are interested, please contact either Donna (0419 941 900) or Carlene (0406 313 994). A handover to help you settle in is planned.
ST MACARTAN S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP ST PATRICK S NIGHT DINNER - THIS Tuesday 17th March 2015 Begosh & Begorah the date is coming near. Be seen, wear a little green and be at Norwood House, Nepean Highway, Mornington at. All parishioners are very welcome. Enjoy a three course meal plus live music, all for $35.00 per person. Drinks at bar prices. COME ALONG, JOIN THE FUN! Ticket sales at all Masses this weekend. For more information, call Tricia on 5975 2613. PARISH FAMILY BAREFOOT BOWLS Sunday 29th March 2015 Fun for all ages! Mornington Civic Bowling Club, Dunns Road. 3pm 6pm, $10.00 per person (BBQ sausage included). Children under 11 FREE! NB: Comfortable flat shoes/barefeet! For more information, call Ann on 0438 315 272. SAVE THE DATE! PARISH BALL & DINNER - Saturday 20th June: Masquarade Ball at The Civic Bowling Club, Mornington. This is advance notice. Ladies, remember the ball gowns!! Well, if they have not gone to the Op Shop, dust off the moth balls, stiffen the petticoats and be prepared. We will have a few masks available for sale, but there are masks in Stuff and Nonsense and other local shops. More news to follow! BOOK NOW - MUSICAL THEATRE MELBOURNE The Lion King AND Strictly Ballroom - SOLD OUT!! Anything Goes (3/6/15) 1pm - 4 tickets. Great news! Price reduction, $70 per ticket! Please contact Tricia on 5975 2613 for booking and payment. Parish Footy Tipping Competition 2015 Question 1. Have you re-joined for this Season? Question 2. Are you a new members? If so to join go to Victeach Footy Tipping and join. The password for St Macartan s Competition is Drake. Question 3. The cost?. Answer is $25 for Home and Away Season and extra $5 for the Finals' Competition. Question 4. Are you having trouble joining? Then ring Geoffrey on 0438 350 316. Question 5. Do you need a computer? Not necessarily as arrangements can be made to have your tips listed. Question 6. When does the season start.? The day after April Fools Day, that is, Thursday Night the 2nd April and games on the Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday. Your tips for a game must be entered at least an hour before the start of the game. If you enter your tips and have a change of heart you can edit them History. Question. Which AFL team was known as the Mayblooms pripor to entering the VFL?. They wore white cap, blue shorts and blue and white jumper
Readers 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm First Eucharist Children First Eucharist Children 9am First Eucharist Children First Eucharist Children 11am First Eucharist Children First Eucharist Children Sp. Ministers 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm A Fisher, F Raccanello, C Williams B Peach, K Raccanello, M Turner 9am S Barrett, B Ellwood, P Girolami, B Southam, T Thomas A&P Hancock, J&M Lewis, M Ronchi 11am G&M Lane, J Seal, E&J Spaziani M dejong, S Goddard, J Hughes, J&E Spaziani Music 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm TBA / St Mac s PS TBA / St Mac s PS 9am Judy Hogan & Co / St Mac s PS Choir / St Mac s PS 11am Choir / St Mac s PS TBA / St Mac s PS AV Ops 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm C Curtain Graham & Di W 9am T&M Said M Said, T Matthews 11am B Handasyde C Curtain P point Prs 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm Terry Terry 9am Terry Terry 11am Terry Terry Altar Servers 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March 6pm B Dakin, S Morley, E Simmonds E&A Hinson, W&C Read 9am C Burnham, J Saunders, L Barnsley, C Sayah, C&J Sengstock, L Pingiaro, B Roberts H Ortantzoglou, J Cornick 11am B McLean, H White, T&M Hannan L&S Wells, L McLean, D&S Leong Count. Team 16th March 23rd March A Burr, S&M Fletcher, K Martin G Thomas, G Michel, J&M Ellis Cleaning 19th March 26th March A Barnard, L Strippel, I WInkels R&M Di Petta, A Fisher Flowers 12th 19th March 26th March 2nd April M Arter A Wilson, S Goddard Piety Stall 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March Sat: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Sun: T Thomas, K Beshara (9am) G&M Lane (11am) ROSTERS Sat: Shelley Finn Sun: D Wooding, G Scott (9am) B Sexton, D Sanger (11am) C Liturgy 15th March 21st Sun: 22nd March First Eucharist Mass First Eucharist Mass no Children s Liturgy no Children s Liturgy Tea Trolley 14th 15th March 21st 22nd March C Donovan, B Scantlebury, John Chandler R&C Scantlebury
AN URGENT PLEA!!!! As Holy Week will soon be with us, we need many volunteers to enable us to celebrate the ceremonies as meaningfully as possible. Please take a moment TODAY to sign the clipboards in either foyer to indicate what you re willing to do to be involved. Thank you MACARTAN CLUB Calendar of Events for this Week: Monday 16 th March Walkers: 9:00am Contact: Mary 5975 5764 Golf : 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Canasta: 1:00pm Contact: Betty 5975 8497 Wednesday 18 th March Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Thursday 19 th March Film Society: 1:30 pm at Morven Manor This month s film is The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Contact: Phil 5975 5360 Non-members are always welcome. Friday 20 th March Committee Meeting after 9:15 am Mass Golf : 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Solo: 1:00pm Contact: Elaine 5977 1334 FIVE DAY TOUR OF BRIGHT AND NORTH EAST VICTORIA Would you like to view the brilliant Autumn colours of Bright and North East Victoria? You can - if you join the Five DAY Macartan Club Excursion, Sunday 10th May to Thursday 14th May 2015, with accommodation in the comfort of the Bright Chalet. Look for details on the itinerary sheets in the foyer and side porch. Phone Phil 5975 5360 Film afternoon Macartan Club members invite parishioners to join with them in viewing this visually splendid comedy film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in the comfort of the Morven Manor Theatre Lounge on Thursday 19th March at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea to follow. MEN S SOCIAL NIGHT.. This Thursday 19th March at 5pm in the Community Centre. All men are invited, together with their own medicinal drinks! Jamie Oliver nibbles may be served!!! $2.00 donation to defray costs would be appreciated! We look forward to your company. BYO drinks!! St Macartan s Primary School Marie Slattery (Principal) Ph: 5973 4550 Padua College - Christopher Houlihan (Principal) Ph: 5976 0100 Maintenance Co-Ordinator Max Fletcher (0417 307 845) Terry Walker (0412 661 123) Parish Pastoral Council Brian Scantlebury (5977 0279) brian@scantlebury.com.au High Spirits Co-Ordinator - Judy Hogan highspiritsmornington@gmail.com Macartan Club Joan Baillie (5975 6817) Children s Liturgy Co-Ordinator Catherine Larken, larken1@bigpond.com Little Macs Playgroup littlemacsplaygroup@gmail.com Donna (0419 941 900), Carlene (0406 313 994) January Caretaker John Spaziani (0419 598 911) Parish Care Contacts Joan Clements (5975 2427) Music Co-Ordinator Veronica Ryan (5975 6981/0418 358 213)