St. Macartan s Parish 24 th 25 th April 2010 4th Sunday of Easter Year C ANZAC DAY P.O Box 41, Mornington 3931 4 Drake St, Mornington Phone: 5975 2200 Fax: 5977 2050 Email: mogg@satlink.com.au Website: www.stmacartansparish.com.au Parish Priest: Rev. Kevin Mogg PP. Fr Charlie 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 Ph: 5976 0100 Pastoral Council: Sarah Hansen Ph: 5973 6142 Music Co-ordinator: Veronica Ryan Ph: 5975 6981 Liturgy Co-ordinator: Paddy Hughes 0400 001 748 Property & Maintenance Co-Ordinator: Max Fletcher 0417 307 845 April Caretaker: John Spaziani 5974 2607 Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 7pm, Sunday: 9am & 11am, Weekday Masses: Mon and Tues 9am, Wed 10am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:15am, Sat 9am Reconciliation: Saturday after 9am Mass, 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 WEDNESDAY 5 th May 2010 Weddings: Please contact Fr. Kevin For those who have died: For those whose anniversaries occur: John McClusky, Francis Cousley, John Dzur, Elsie Gange, Giselle Howard, Anna Delange, Alan Rorke, Patricia O Hara, Josephine Maroney, Nicholas Bruin, Des Kelleher, Barb Walker, Frank and Margaret Frikkers, Phillip Joseph Hackett, Carlos Fernandez, Jean Bosak, Mary Hamilton LORD, THAT I MAY BE WELL AGAIN pray for the sick and their Carers, especially : Kylie Mazoletti, Mario Bourgnon, Kable Dowsett, Wendy Fowler, Tim Coonan, Charlotte Beck, Jan Furniss, Frank Kramer, Klause Schultz, Peter Webdene, Michael Barrett, Shirley Rankin, Judy Rush, Kieran Henderson Ross, Delwyn Dinka, Anthony Kemp, Wens Brinkman, Alma Griffen (seriously ill), Sue Gustke (seriously ill), Kevin Robinson, Fr Carl Schafear OFM, Con Kalaris, Melissa Ogilvie, Bernadette Hasler, Christine Pasivel, Josephine Slako, Brendan Prendergast, Mary Ashby, Christine Pascoe, Jordan (16 years old seriously ill), Vincent Lughermo, Carmel Carroll, Patricia Barwick, Olga Rope, Helen Miotti, Zava Jurisic (6 weeks old), Charles Borg, Simon Veldhoven, Br Damian Byrne CP, Charlotte Waters, Karen Thornell, Kerry Rowe, Joanne McCalmont, Grace Pearce (5 years old), Clare Ridgeway, Dan Badrock,, Rhonda Vernon, Sue Vernon, Robert Fitzgerald, Peter Duggan, Margaret Reid, Angela Sassinis (surgery), Ann Bilston (surgery), Kara O Regan, Pat Young, Georgina Childs, Brother Majella Fitzpatrick FMS, Dot Ledson Special Intentions: St Mark s Uniting Church Year for Priests from July 2009 June 2010 (Holy Father s wish) For our Priests and Bishops, that they might be living and effective signs of the presence of your Son among us as our Good Shepherd. Lord, hear us.
First Reading Acts 13:14, 43-52 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas carried on from Perga till they reached Antioch in Pisidia. Here they went to synagogue on the sabbath and took their seats. When the meeting broke up, many Jews and devout converts joined Paul and Barnabas, and in their talks with them Paul and Barnabas urged them to remain faithful to the grace God had given them. The next sabbath almost the whole town assembled to hear the word of God. When they saw the crowds, the Jews, prompted by jealousy, used blasphemies and contradicted everything Paul said. Then Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, We had to proclaim the word of God to you first, but since you have rejected it, since you do not think yourselves worthy of eternal life, we must turn to the pagans. For this is what the Lord commanded us to do when he said: I have made you a light for the nations, so that my salvation may reach the ends of the earth. It made the pagans very happy to hear this and they thanked the Lord for his message; all who were destined for eternal life became believers. Thus the word of the Lord spread through the whole countryside. But the Jews worked upon some of the devout women of the upper classes and the leading men of the city and persuaded them to turn against Paul and Barnabas and expel them from their territory. So they shook the dust from their feet in defiance and went off to Iconium; but the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit. This is the word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm Ps 99:1-3. 5. R. v.3 (R.) We are his people, the sheep of his flock. 1. Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy. (R.) 2. Know that he, the Lord, is God. He made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the sheep of his flock. (R.) 3. Indeed, how good is the Lord, eternal his merciful love. He is faithful from age to age. (R.) Second Reading Rv 7:9, 14-17 A reading from the book of the Apocalypse I, John, saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people from every nation, race, tribe and language; they were standing in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in their hands. One of the elders said to me, These are the people who have been through the great persecution, and because they have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb, they now
stand in front of God s throne and serve him day and night in his sanctuary; and the One who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. They will never hunger or thirst again; neither the sun nor scorching wind will ever plague them, because the Lamb who is at the throne will be their shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes. This is the word of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation Jn 10:14 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Alleluia! Gospel Jn 10:27-30 A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Jesus said: The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and no one will ever steal them from me. The Father who gave them to me is greater than anyone, and no one can steal from the Father. The Father and I are one. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon The Good Shepherd is risen! He who laid down his life for his sheep, who died for his flock, he is risen, alleluia. Monday 26 th Wednesday 28 th Thursday 29 th Friday 30 th Saturday 1 st May SAINTS/FEASTS FOR THIS WEEK St Mark, Evangelist St Peter Chanel St Catherine of Siena St Pius V St Joseph The Worker Monday 26 th Tuesday 27 th Wednesday 28 th Friday 30 th PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK No RCIA this week Minister Unto God Prayer Group: 10:00am Community Centre High Spirits: 4:00pm Community Centre St. Vincent de Paul Regional: 7:30pm Community Centre Parish Pastoral Council: 8:00pm Sacristy Room Little Mac s Playgroup: 9:30 11:30am Community Centre 10:15am Legion of Mary Parish Welcome Dinner: 7:00 for 7:30pm Community Centre
ST MACARTAN S PARISH ARE PLEASED TO HOST A PETER KEARNEY CONCERT SIGNS OF HOPE PEOPLE OF FAITH ON Thursday 13 th May 7:30pm at St Macartan s Church, Mornington. Admission $10 (includes light supper at 6:30pm in Community Centre) (Please register your interest at the Parish Office on 5975 2200 for catering purposes) Peter Kearney is an Australian singer and songwriter who has travelled Australia and overseas since 1985 to share his music and stories. His best known compositions include Fill My House, The Beatitudes, sung all round the world, and Where is Your Song, my Lord?. He has published 14 CDs and several of his compositions are included in the As One Voice hymnal. The concert will feature songs linked by stories and reflections about people whose faithful lives have brought hope and compassion into the world. Subjects include: Blessed Mary MacKillop Australia s first Saint, Sr Irene McCormack an Australian Josephite nun who was killed in Peru in 1991, Jean Vanier founder of L Arche communities giving welcome to people with disabilities, Fr Mark Croker the shearer who became a shepherd a late vocation, Fr Ted Kennedy priest and prophet of Redfern, Pope John Paul II, St Francis of Assisi, St Joseph and others. Peter has the gift of making the stories and message of Jesus relevant to our modern daily life. Fr Val Patterson MSC Peter s CDs and Music will be available CARE GROUP The Care Group is happy to receive requests for assistance with such things as transport to hospital appointments, help with light housework when sick, etc. Please contact Margaret Wilson on 5976 2322 or Joan Clements on 5975 2427 COMBINED PARISHES RAFFLE Parishioners who have not returned their raffle book by this weekend can expect a phone call requesting the book s return during the week. Books can be left in the Notices Box at the presbytery. - Raffle Committee
FATHER MOGG As some of you are already aware, Father Kevin has been admitted to hospital this week with back problems. The primary purpose for his hospital stay is rest, to see if it will cure the problem itself. At this time, Father needs total rest. Please call the parish office if you are considering ringing or visiting Father. We can give you information on when the best time to do that is. Many thanks and please keep Fr. Kevin in your prayers. PARISH MAINTENANCE We have some small jobs if you are able to assist with any of these, please give me a call. (1) Painting touch ups only. (2) Tiling small wall. (3) Fence & gate repairs. Many thanks Max Fletcher 0417 307 845 or 5975 1697 ROSTERS FOR SUNDAY MINISTRIES Rosters for June August will be drawn up in the next two weeks. If any Reader/Commentator or Special Minister wants to change their current availability, please leave a note for me in the Parish Office by Friday 30 th April. Are there any parishioners who would like to be on these lists? We are especially in need of additional readers at 7:00pm and 11:00am Masses. The commitment would be for one Mass per month, swaps and unexpected challenges can be accommodated, our sophisticated sound system makes it easy, training is cheerfully available. Please leave your details with the parish secretary and I ll get back to you. Thank you - Chris Smyth Children s Liturgy Corner: Wanted: Ice cream containers with their lids are needed for a Mother s Day activity. If you have any spare then please bring to church and leave on the table in the main foyer of the church. Newsflash! Children Liturgy has started another group. The children at 9am mass are welcome to join in and have some fun learning about Jesus and the gospel in a child centred program. We currently have: Junior Macs - for children aged from 0 to Prep. Middle Macs - for children in Years 1, 2 and 3. Big Macs - for children in Years 4, 5 and 6. All children (including visiting grandchildren and children) are welcome to attend. The children leave the church at the beginning of Mass and return at the Offertory to sit around the altar. New children most welcome. Children s Liturgy at 11am Mass: We are keen to get a group started for Children s Liturgy at the 11am Mass. The curriculum is ready, lots of support and wisdom available and all we need is some interested parents to supervise the children. It is truly a wonderful and rewarding experience to help children to discover Jesus. Anyone interested can contact Anne-Marie on 5974 1386 to discuss. Working with Children check is required and 3 to 4 volunteers can make this happen. Anne-Marie Houlihan Children s Liturgy Coordinator
PROJECT COMPASSION If you have not already done so, please return your Project Compassion Boxes and/or Envelopes as soon as possible. They may be placed on the collection plates or placed in the Project Compassion bins (immediately before or after Mass) located in each foyer, or returned to the Parish House during office hours. When returning boxes or envelopes, parishioners who require a receipt for tax deductibility should tick the appropriate panel on the box or envelope and ensure that your name and address information is completed. 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. A Note Regarding Wills! Just a word of strong caution when people are making their wills. In recent times a number of very devout Catholic people have been denied a proper Catholic funeral because their families are not faith minded. So please ensure that you clearly stipulate your wishes. LOOKING TO SHARE Single mother with a 12 y.o. daughter and fully trained Maltese cross dog looking to share a house with female in Mornington area. Quiet family with daughter attending Seconday School. Both non-smoker and non-drinker and happy to do housework and share utility expenses. References available. Please phone 0422 020 551 Social Events Calendar 2010 (all dates to be confirmed) Any queries, please call Dee Rorke on 5974 3763 13 th May Peter Kearney Concert 19 th MAY Bingo 12 th /13 th JUNE Tea after Masses 24 th JULY Parish Dinner 29 th AUGUST Organ Recital 25 th SEPT Footy brekkie 20 TH OCT 80+ birthday party 4 th NOV Oaks Day lunch 14 th NOV Family Cricket Day DEC Mary Poppins: SOLD OUT 12 th DEC Christmas Carols Catholic Solo Support Group are having a Meet and Greet Wine and Cheese Afternoon on Sunday 25 th April 2.30pm Balnarring contact Barbara 03 0456 9476 or Tim email catholicsolos@vtown.com. or 0403 867271
RECONCILIATION For the present, in Father Kevin s absence, there will be no Reconciliation after Masses on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. The nearest local Catholic Churches are St Thomas More, 313 Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza (Tel: 9787 7777) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1 Foote St, Dromana (Tel: 5987 2136) 50 th Anniversary for Mornington Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society On the 1 st July 2010 the Mornington Conference based at St Macartan's Parish will celebrate 50 years since its foundation. The Conference will be organising some ways of celebrating this great event. Hopefully, past members as well as present members, will be able to celebrate this great event. Over fifty thousand families have been assisted by the Conference members who visit them, those who assist in the shop and members of the Parish who supported the members. News of events will be published in The Word. Sacrificial Giving Pledge : $6480.00 per week. Average weekly amount for Jan Feb 2010 : $5410 or 83.5% of the pledge FOOTY TIPPING ROUND 4! Once again we have weekly winners. In Round 4 we had four members with 8 correct - Paul Stinear, Joshua Bryan (one of our younger members whose grandparents would be quite proud), John Lewis who has returned to the fold and Terry McKenzie who was the winner of the competition in its first year. There was one red faced parishioner and it was not from cooking the BBQ sausages last weekend, but rather he had made a "Blue"! No name mentioned D...! Bill O'Reilly still leads the way with Lucia Keightley both on 26. Most newspaper critics have not reached 26. They lead by 1 from Mary Lane, Terry McKenzie, Dermot McCarthy and Joshua Bryan on 25. They are followed by 9 on 24. Margaret Wilson scored a 7 but, like a number of the tippers were victim of a "Bulldog sickness"! Fr Kevin meals For the past 30 years, I have tried to come to families for evening meals. It s been for me a great way to get to know the whole family. Please ring the Parish House (Francesca or Sarah) and arrange a suitable date. I usually come about 6:15pm and most times have to get back to the House by 8pm. No specials, no banquets, no broccoli!! Fr Kevin
JUST A REMINDER OF OUR THANKSGIVING PROGRAM The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit Acts 13:52. Because the disciples had heard Our Lord s call, they were able to spread the message of the Gospel with strength and vitality. We, too, can experience that same joy if we take time to listen to God, to ask for His direction and to allow the Holy Spirit to guide our lives and our decisions. There may be some people who have moved into the Parish since the renewal of our Thanksgiving program. If you would like to join our Thanksgiving program, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200. RIVERINA TOURS 2 DAY DENILIQUIN TOUR departs 3 RD MAY 2010 AT 5:45am sharp from the Community Centre, Drake Street, Mornington. COST: $46:00 per head (twin share). Single supplement $28 extra. This includes accommodation, dinner, breakfast & coach travel (does not include lunches, morning/afternoon teas). All money to be paid by Friday 23 rd April to Pat Webster on 5975 1980. ST. VINNIES STORES, MORNINGTON Both St. Vinnies stores urgently required new volunteers to adequate staff their recently reopened Main Street store and their Mornington-Tyabb Rd store. If you are interested in becoming one of our volunteers, please phone Charlotte, at our Mornington-Tyabb Road centre on ph. 5976 8526 We look forward to hearing from you!! Young Catholic Solos A social group catering for people aged 25-45. Movie nights, Ten pin bowling, dancing : whatever takes your fancy! If interested don t hesitate to get in touch! Contact Anna on 9408 4770 or email annao958@hotmail.com Contact Jacqui on 0438 422 293 or email jacquiph@hotmail.com (If emailing please type Young Catholic Solos in the subject line) LIVING WITH TEENAGERS A six week discussion group including topics such as adolescent development, exploring our role as parents, exploring the tools of building relationships with the growing adolescent, how to talk so they will listen and respond and other important issues. Where: Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service, 1 Church St, Hastings When: Tuesdays 12noon 2:30pm, 27 th April 1 st June 2010. Contact: Andrea Gerolemou or Lisa Saint-John on 5971 9444 for registration. Childcare not provided!
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY 2010 This year, Respect Life Sunday will be held on Sunday 2 nd May. The theme will be: Respecting Life, Respecting Nature: There can be no true human development without openness to life which will reflect on population, climate change and ecology. Please look for the resource material that will be available on this Sunday. For further information, contact the Life, Marriage & Family Office on: 9287 5587 or lmf@cam.org.au Could you care for a child with special needs? Centacare Catholic Family Services is looking for adoptive or long-term foster care parents who feel prepared to take on the additional challenges of a child with special needs. Centacare s Adoptions and Permanent Care program manager Kathleen West says, We are particularly seeking adoptive or long term foster care parents for a beautiful little two year old girl called Anne who has severe disabilities. We are hoping to find a family who can provide full time care for Anne for life. We need a family who is patient and resilient, able to manage Anne s ongoing medical requirements and prepared to work with support and therapeutic services. Most importantly, we need someone who can accept Anne s disabilities, limitations, and unknown future and love her for who she is. If you would like more information on providing Anne or another child, including those with special needs, with a loving home environment, please contact Centacare Catholic Family Services between 9am 5pm Monday to Friday on 9689 3888. You could help a child like Anne reach their potential. LITTLE MAC S PLAYGROUP Every Wednesday during term time 9:30 11:30am in the Community Centre. Please come and join us! For further information, please contact Nat on 5975 1385 or Paula on 0418 364 071 ALL WELCOME! Wanted outside toys and bikes for preschoolers. If you have any, Little Macs Playgroup would love to take them off your hands! If you can help out please call Natalie on 5975 1385 Mass of Gratitude for the Year of the Priest Thank you to all those parishioners who came and celebrated with Fr. Charlie, Fr. Bill and Fr. Lou last Sunday. It was a lovely celebration and the priests involved really appreciated the effort the parish went to to celebrate their contribution to our lives. Thank you very especially to Sr. Gen, Paddy Hughes and the Liturgy Committee who helped us celebrate with a beautiful liturgy, to Veronica Ryan and Justin Peters for the music, to Dee Rorke and the Social Committee for the Sausage Sizzle afterwards and to Joan Clements and the Parish Care team for the tea and cakes which the priests particularly enjoyed! What a great team effort to make it a great celebration. Fr. Kevin was delighted that it all went so well in his absence. - Parish Pastoral Council
2010 KNOX PUBLIC LECTURE Wednesday 19 th May at 7:30pm at Knox Room, Catholic Theological College, 278 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne. Rev Dr Gerald O Collins sj AC Jesus Our Priest: How can and should we describe the priesthood of Jesus himself? Bookings & Information, please call 9412 3314 or email ctc@ctc.edu.au by Friday 14 th May. Please see notice in main foyer. JOURNEY TO LOURDES: Pilgrimage from 1 st to 18 th September. Hosted by Geraldine Dillon in Paris (3 nights), Lourdes (7 nights), Avignon, Lyon, Nevers, Lisieux (1 night each). Stopover Singapore (1 night). Escorted from Australia to France by John Smyth of Belmore Travel. Cost: $6,990 per person, twin share. Includes airfares, transfers, accommodation, breakfasts, some lunches and dinners. Enquiries to John Smyth 9857 4555 or e-mail john@belmoretravel.com.au Annual Mother s Day High Tea Thursday 6 th of May 1.30pm until 3.20pm Calling all mothers and grandmothers of the Parish. Saint Macartan s Parish Primary School Parents Group is again holding its annual Mothers Day High Tea and we would love it if you would all grace us with your presence and be a part of this wonderful parish/school social event. The cost is only $10.00 per head and includes the choice of a hot beverage from a professional barista and a wonderful selection of decedent cakes and scones! Please fill in the RSVP slip below and return it to the school or Parish Office with your $10.00 payment by Monday the 3 th of May. Any Queries please contact Natalie Kratz on 0438 502 325. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I, (print name) will be attending the Mother s Day High Tea on Thursday 6 th May at 1.30pm in the school hall, Bungower Rd, Mornington. Number attending Payment enclosed ($10.00 per head) IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY 3TH MAY
PARISH ROSTERS Spec. M sters 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm M Negri, F & K Raccanello, Sr M Ryan, J Capan, M&S Fletcher, B Peach, Sr L Young F Raccanello, M Turner, C Williams 9am S Barrett, T Cribbes, D Frank, G Hehir, F McLoughlin, L Solis J&M Azzopardi, O Azzopardi, R Brient, B&F Crea, P Girolami, J&M Lewis, 11am C Filippone, E Geday, A McNair, E & J Spaziani M Ronchi, K Winkels E Geday, J Hughes, L&P Keightley, S Kelly, P Macey, A McNair, L Seal, B Sexton, J Smyth, E Virgona Readers 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm G O Loghlin, Sr E Tobin J Raccanello, E Smith 9am Children s Liturgy P Girolami, L McLoughlin 11am J Clements, P Renner M Ballingall, M Wilson Music 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm Judy/ Gavan & Family Chris/Sue 9am Andy & Choir Andy/Choir 11am Doug/Elvira Billie/Nick/Elvira AV Operators 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm B Handasyde C Curtain 9am Marlene/Trish/Peter Peter M / Trish M 11am G Michel TBA Powerpt Prs 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm Judy Veronica 9am Terry Terry 11am Wendy Terry Altar Servers 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May 7pm E Church, M Kratz, A Lee, C Martin N&B Bourke, O Gould, T Dakin 9am E & J Buultjens, A Jackson, G Ackerley P Lothian, R Leon-Thomas, G Fiske, M Cook, L Harris 11am D & A Failla, R McLean S Nestoriwskyj, C& T Williams Count. Team 26 th April 3 rd May P Girolami, P & T Moore, G Thomas, S Larken, R Holloway, D Rochecouse, N Noonan, J Spaziani Cleaning 29 th April 6 th May J George, P Wallace, A Skoljarev E Hallett, M Bhugon, T Holt Flowers 29 th April 6 th May 29 th April 6 th May Michelle Forsythe Michelle Forsythe Piety Stall 24 th 25 th April 1 st 2 nd May Sat: Sr. E Tobin Sun: D. Wooding (9am) Sat: Sr Gen / L Thorpe Sun: B Dunn (9am) Children s Lit B. Sexton/D. Sanger (11am) L Keightley/M Picton (11am) 25 th April 2 nd May Junior Macs: Fiona Barrett Middle Macs: Kate Sengstock Big Macs: Kathleen Ronchi Junior Macs: Barb Southam Middle Macs: Bernadette McLean Big Macs: Violet Tedesco Tea Trolley 25 th April 2 nd May B. Sexton, C Houlihan, J Chandler J Stinear / D Ward