WEEKLY BULLETIN 24TH 25TH January 2015 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year B) St Macartan s Parish 4 Drake St, Mornington - P.O. Box 41 Mornington 3931 Phone: 5975 2200 - Fax: 5977 2050 Mail: mornington@cam.org.au; Web: stmacartansparish.com.au Parish Priest: Fr. Joe Bui Duc Tien Email: buiductien@hotmail.com Assistant Priest: Fr Paul Newton Mob: 0418 294 847 Email: frpaulnewton@gmail.com Secretaries: Tel: 5975 2200 St Macartan s Primary School: Marie Slattery (Principal) Tel: 5973 4550 Padua College: Principal Christopher Houlihan Tel: 5976 0100 Maintenance Co-Ordinator: Max Fletcher Mob: 0417 307 845 Terry Walker Mob: 0412 661 123 Parish Pastoral Council: Brian Scantlebury Tel: 5977 0279 Email: brian@scantlebury.com.au Weekly Mass Times Saturday: Vigil 6.00pm / Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am Weekdays: Monday - Saturday 9:15am Reconciliation: After Mass on Wednesdays and Saturdays Baptisms: After 11.00am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Next Baptismal Meeting - Wednesday 4th February @ 8pm in the Community Centre - please call the Parish Office (5975 2200) to register. High Spirits Co-Ordinator: Judy Hogan Email: highspiritsmornington@gmail.com Children s Liturgy Co-Ordinator: Catherine Larken larken1@bigpond.com Little Macs Playgroup: littlemacsplaygroup@gmail.com Donna: 0419 941 900 Carlene: 0406 313 994 Macartan Club: Joan Baillie: Tel: 5975 6817 Music Co-Ordinator: Veronica Ryan: 5975 6981/0418 358 213 January Caretaker: John Spaziani: 0419 598 911 Parish Care Contacts Joan Clements 5975 2427
Recently Deceased: Maureen Gordon Anniversaries: Minerva Mellican, Reg & June Langford Pray for the sick and their Carers, especially: Bella Smith, Noah Guest, Michael Prowse, Joan Coomber, Joe Camilleri, Mary McLoughlin, Alysha Coleman (19yrs), Michael McGrath, Virginia Thomas, Lucy Moores, Katherine Heffernan, Michael Jackman, Simon Lane, Olivia Grover, Josephine Slako, Mark Wyllie, Ingrid Messner, Hayley Moon, Bib Mott, Janet Curran, Alison Stewart, Dave Mortby, Maureen Fisher (USA), Val Turner (UK), Charlotte Winduss, Helen McCrohan, Sheila Walkington, Lucia El Kaloubri, Veronica Spedding, Hugo Duarte, Roy Cahill, Dorothea Chandler, Patrick Dowd, Charlotte Beck, Tony Aratema, Rowan Kelly, Rev Craig Larkin SM (NZ), Andrea Gardner, Neil Noonan, Jan St Lawrence, Mons Peter Jeffery, Alexander Carroll, Ann Robertson, Jean Robertson, Joan Pratt, Zbigniew Muzyk, Fr Michael Walsh CM (Sydney), Douglas Waldie, Samuel Scullion, Veeraiah Chowdary, Ida Garbenis. Richard Barrett (brother of Bob,UK), Ken McGragh, Jason Andrews, Joseph Sayah, baby Reuben Mills-Ward, Jack Sexton, Monica Archer, Cheryl Vercoe, Irene Hackett, Chondra Hammond, Lucy Knight (NZ), Rev Bernard Ryan SM (NZ), Agnes McMillan, Edith Masseig, Margaret Cadman, Lyla O Hara, Mary Lee, Bob Ward, Brenda Robinson, Merla Calubiran, Pat Arundell, Edith Massie, Merla Calubiran, Roldan Son, NOTES: Benediction every Friday after 9:15am Mass; Our Lady's Novena during 9:15am Mass every Saturday Mon 26th Jan Tues 27th Jan Australia Day Family Beach Bash: 11am Mills Beach (please see notice) St Vinnies Regional Meeting: 4:30pm Sacristy Room Thurs 29th Jan St Macartan s Year 1 6 students return for Term 1 Padua Year 7 & new students first day Fri 30th Jan Padua Year 8 12 students return for Term 1 First Reading Jon 3:1-5. 10 A reading from the prophet Jonah The word of the Lord was addressed to Jonah: Up! he said Go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach to them as I told you to. Jonah set out and went to Nineveh in obedience to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was a city great beyond compare: it took three days to cross it. Jonah went on into the city, making a day s journey. He preached in these words, Only forty days more and Nineveh is going to be destroyed. And the people of Nineveh believed in God; they proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least. God saw their efforts to renounce their evil behaviour. And God relented: he did not inflict on them the disaster which he had threatened. The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Ps 24:4-9. R. v.4 (R.) Teach me your ways, O Lord. 1. Lord, make me know your ways. Lord, teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth, and teach me: for you are God my saviour. (R.)
2. Remember your mercy, Lord, and the love you have shown from of old. In your love remember me, because of your goodness, O Lord. (R.) 3. The Lord is good and upright. He shows the path to those who stray, he guides the humble in the right path; he teaches his way to the poor. (R.) Second Reading 1 Cor 7:29-31 A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians Brothers, our time is growing short. Those who have wives should live as though they had none, and those who mourn should live as though they had nothing to mourn for; those who are enjoying life should live as though there were nothing to laugh about; those whose life is buying things should live as though they had nothing of their own; and those who have to deal with the world should not become engrossed in it. I say this because the world as we know it is passing away. The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! The kingdom of God is near: believe the Good News! Alleluia! Gospel Mk 1:14-20 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. The time has come he said and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News. As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men. And at once they left their nets and followed him. Going on a little further, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending their nets. He called them at once and, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they went after him. The Gospel of the Lord Communion Antiphon I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. SACRIFICIAL GIVING (2nd Collection) Weekly Pledge:$5,711; Average per week for November: - $4793 or 84% of the pledge PRESBYTERY COLLECTION (1st Collection last Sunday) Required: $1,700 - Collected: $1,910 THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR Later this week we welcome back students and teachers to St Macartan s Primary School and Padua College as they begin the 2015 academic year.
AUSTRALIA DAY - Monday, 26th January 9:15am - Mass @ St Mac s Church Family Beach Bash! @ MILLS BEACH, MORNINGTON 11am - Cricket/Volleyball 12:30pm - BYO Picnic Lunch LENTEN STUDIES 2015 This year we will study the book RICH IN MERCY and will combine with groups from other Christian churches in Mornington. Studies will commence the week of Ash Wednesday 18th February, however, some groups may begin on the Tuesday 17th February to fit in with the 6 week program! To register to participate, please leave your details on the lists in the foyers. For further information, please contact Sue on 5975 1697 MUSICAL THEATRE - BOOK NOW!!! Strictly Ballroom -Her Majesty s Theatre Wednesday May 13, 1pm-Matinee $75 per person (20 tickets available) The Lion King - Regent Theatre Wednesday July 1, 2015 (school holidays) Matinee Performance - $70pp. Only one ticket remaining!! Anything Goes - Princess Theatre Starring Caroline O Connor & Todd McKenny. Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 1pm, $80pp. 10 tickets available. Payment due April 2015 CONTACT TRICIA ON 5975 2613
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 2 Feb 6. Jesus and the Eucharist Mon 16 Feb 7. A Church of Saints and Sinners (key themes in Church history) Ash Wed 18th. Mon 2 Mar 8. Jesus, Reconciliation and Forgiveness Mon 16 Mar 9. The Easter Story Mon 30 Mar 10. Jesus and living a moral life. (Final session) PIETY STALL THE PIETY STALL is looking for volunteers to help with the shop at various Mass times -full training is given - little time requirements are needed. Excellent working conditions with full Management support. Contact Lucia Keightley 5975 6008 or the Parish Office on 5975 2200. MACARTAN CLUB Calendar of Events for this Week: Monday 26 th January Walkers: 9:00am Contact: Mary 5975 5764 Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Canasta: 1:00pm Contact: Betty 5975 8497 Wednesday 28 th January Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Friday 30 th January Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Solo: 1:00pm Contact: Elaine 5977 1334 COMING EVENT Friday 6 th March 2015 20 th Anniversary of the Macartan Club, Lunch at the Dava Hotel. Members please reserve the date in your diaries. Full details will follow. Little Mac s Playgroup will return on Wednesday 4th February 2015. Little Mac s is for children aged 0-5 years with a parent/carer. It runs every Wednesday during term time from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Community Centre. Please bring a gold coin donation and piece of fruit to share. For more details, please email littlemacsplaygroup@gmail.com or call Donna on 0419 941 900 or Carlene on 0406 313 994. SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP THE SOCIAL JUST GROUP WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2015 AT 10AM IN THE COM- MUITY CENTRE. PLEASE PHONE WALLY SHARMAN ON 5975 1159 IF YOU REQUIRE MORE IN- FORMATION.
NEW PARISHIONERS St Mac s is very keen to welcome new parishioners. We are a vibrant Parish with wonderful groups and plenty to offer. Please fill in a slip (available in the foyers) and place in the box provided we will be in touch shortly thereafter. Thank you. The Parish Welcome Team The Children First Foundation kids and their carers have now left the Parish following their annual holiday in Mornington. They had a wonderful time. Thank you to everyone who helped during their stay: preparing the Community Centre beforehand, providing supplies, cooking meals, washing clothes and linen, etc it was all very much appreciated! Thank you, also, to everyone who helped with the BBQ last Sunday. A good time was had by all. The leaving collection raised $3158. Your kind generosity once again is very much appreciated. MINISTER UNTO GOD PRAYER GROUP will return in February 2015. Pink boxes in church foyers for requests. CHOIR IMPORTANT NOTICE!! St Macartan s Choir Practice will resume on Thursday 29th January 2015 at 9.45 am in the church. New Members of all ages are most welcome to join our friendly group. Enquiries Louise 5975 2773. High Spirits News The High Spirits program caters for children from Years 2-6 attending non-catholic schools and who would like to be prepared for their sacraments. The classes are held every Tuesday afternoon from 4pm till 5pm during school terms, beginning on the last Tuesday in February and finishing on the last Tuesday in November. Enrolments are being held Tuesday 3rd February and Tuesday 10th February from 2:30 till 4:40pm in the Community House. Please bring a copy of the child's Baptismal certificate. For any further information please email highspiritsmornington@gmail.com PILGRIMAGE TO THE TOP END.. Will you join me and a group of (mainly) Mount Eliza parishioners on a journey to Darwin and the Top End of Australia in June/ July this year? This is a wonderful opportunity to explore and simply experience the religious, cultural and wartime stories of a fascinating part of Australia. Highlights include Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Bathurst (Tiwi) Island and conversation with Bishop Eugene Hurley about the very particular cultural issues he confronts in his Diocese. This journey will happen from June 25 to July 7. Cost is $3550 per person (Single Supplement $375 applies to Kakadu / Litchfield 3night tour only). For further information, a detailed brochure and application form please contact me by email laurie.pearson@cam.org.au or by phone on 9787 7777. This will be a great experience shared with some fine people. Fr. Laurie Pearson P.P. (Mount Eliza).
ATTENTION ALL GROUP LEADERS COMMUNITY CENTRE KEY DISTRIBUTION! Would all group leaders please note that your new key for the Community Centre will be available for pick up from the Parish Office from this Thursday 29th January 2015.
Readers 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm K Duyvestyn, J Raccanello 9am H Britton, S Meier 11am B Butler, M de Jong Sp. Ministers 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm M Negri, M Duyvestyn, F Raccanello 9am F Crea, B&I Ellwood, A&P Hancock ROSTERS 11am A Flood, S Goddard, J Hughes, J&E Spaziani Music 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm Adriana & Choir Veronica & Co 9am Judy, Gavan & Co Adriana & Choir 11am Graham, Bernadette & Co Chris & Singers AV Ops 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm T&M Said J&B Barrett 9am T Matthews & B Handasyde M&T Said 11am C Curtain T Matthews & B Handasyde P point Prs 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm Terry Vron 9am Judy Terry 11am Graham Wendy Altar Servers 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February 6pm E&A Hinson, W&C Read T,B,B Hansen 9am C Sayah, C&J Sengstock, L Pingiaro, C Rauter, D Le Liere, L Buchanan, H Ortantzoglou, J Cornick M Fisher, D Walsh 11am L&S Wells, L McLean, D&S Leong R Duyvestyn, R Perry, U Chiezey, S Body Count. Team 26th January 2nd February B Shannon, J Wallace, N Houniet, D A Burr, S&M Fletcher, K Martin Frank Cleaning 29th January 5th February R Mahoney, M Duyvestyn, D Ward B Butler, T McKenzie Flowers 29th January-5th February 29th January-5th February Ann Wilson, Sheila Goddard Ann Wilson, Sheila Goddard Piety Stall 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February Sat: M Quinsacara Sun: D Wooding, G Scott (9am) B Sexton, D Sanger (11am) Sat: S Williams Sun: B Dunn, M Picton, C Larken (9am) S Taylor, P Harper (11am) C Liturgy 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February Children s Liturgy will resume in Feb 2015 The children will remain in the church for instruction with Father. Tea Trolley 24th 25th January 31st January 1st February The Tea Trolley will resume in Feb D Ward, R Mahoney, M Kiely 2015