St Macartan s Catholic Parish

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year B St Macartan s Catholic Parish 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 Monday to Friday) 19th-20th September 2015 THIS WEEK PARISH EVENTS Sunday 20th September Noon Farewell for Fr Paul 5pm Youth Mass (all welcome) followed by light meal and Youth Group Monday 21st September 1pm Canasta Cards (CC) 4.30pm St Vinnies Conference (CC) Tuesday 22nd September 10am Minister Unto God Prayer Group (CC) 4:30pm St Vinnies Regional (SR) Wednesday 23rd September 10am Legion of Mary (CC) Thursday 24th September 10am Gatherings (CC) Friday 25th September Benediction after 9:15am Mass Eucharistic Adoration 10am-10pm 10am Macartan Club General Meeting (CC) 11am Liturgy Meeting (SR) 1pm Solo Cards (CC) Saturday 26th September 7.30am-8.30am Men s Breakfast (CC) Sunday 27th September 5pm Youth Mass (all welcome) If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all MASS TIMES: Saturday: Vigil 6pm. Sunday: 9am, 11am & 5pm (Youth Mass) First Sunday of the Month: 4pm Filipino Mass. Weekdays: Mon-Sat :9:15am RECONCILIATION: After 9:15am Mass on Wednesdays and Saturdays (Our Lady's Novena during Mass) BAPTISMS: After 11am Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Next Baptismal Meeting 8pm Wednesday 7th October in the Community Centre. Please call the Parish Office (Tel: 5975 2200) to register. WEDDINGS: By appointment only, please contact the Parish Office

Recently Deceased: Lily McGlone, Kathleen Brenahan, John Wilkie, Ray Kelly Anniversaries: Maddalena Falconieri, Guerino Di Petta, Paul Keating, Jack Frank, Georgina Borg, Agg Govan, Frank Galea Pray for the sick and their Carers: Brenda Robinson, Roldan Son, Bella Smith, Noah Guest, Olivia Grover, Douglas Waldie, John Morgan, Merla Calubiran, Edith Masseig, Lucy Knight (NZ), Simon Lane, Cheryl Vercoe, Phyllis Harvey, Ingrid Messner, Charlotte Beck, Joan Clements, Jim McHugh, James Hird, Rachael Sanderson (Davies), Dawn Meier, Paul & Lauren Evans, Toni Kumpukdee, Barbara, Lisa, Dawn, Michael, Les Harper (organiser of the East Timor project from Mt Eliza), Kevin John Vinen, Teena Riley (Drake), Mora Wright-Sly, Peter McHugh, Sorcha Casey, Adam Riley, Cassie Whyte, Joy and Ron, Mary Cowan First Reading Wis 2:12, 17-20 A reading from the book of Wisdom The godless say to themselves, Let us lie in wait for the virtuous man, since he annoys us and opposes our way of life, reproaches us for our breaches of the law and accuses us of playing false to our upbringing. Let us see if what he says is true, let us observe what kind of end he himself will have. If the virtuous man is God's son, God will take his part and rescue him from the clutches of his enemies. Let us test him with cruelty and with torture, and thus explore this gentleness of his and put his endurance to the proof. Let us condemn him to a shameful death since he will be looked after we have his word for it. The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Ps 53:3-6. 8. R. v.6 (R.) The Lord upholds my life. 1. O God, save me by your name; by your power, uphold my cause. O God, hear my prayers; listen to the words of my mouth. (R.) 2. For proud men have risen against me, ruthless men seek my life. They have no regard for God. (R.) 3. But I have God for my help. The Lord upholds my life. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart and praise your name for it is good. (R.) Second Reading Jas 3:16 4:3 A reading from the letter of St James Wherever you find jealousy and ambition, you find disharmony, and wicked things of every kind being done; whereas the wisdom that comes down from above is essentially something pure; it also makes for peace, and is kindly and considerate; it is full of compassion and shows itself by doing good; nor is there any trace of partiality or hypocrisy in it. Peacemakers, when they work for peace, sow the seeds which will bear fruit in holiness. Where do these wars and battles between yourselves first start? Isn t it precisely in the desires fighting inside your own selves? You want something and you haven t got it; so you are prepared to kill. You have an ambition that you cannot satisfy; so you fight to get your way by force. Why you don t have what you want is because you don t pray for it; when you do pray and don t get it, it is because you have not prayed properly, you have prayed for something to indulge your own desires. The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!god has called us with the gospel to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!

Gospel Mk 9:30-37 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark. After leaving the mountain Jesus and his disciples made their way through Galilee; and he did not want anyone to know, because he was instructing his disciples; he was telling them, The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men; they will put him to death; and three days after he has been put to death he will rise again. But they did not understand what he said and were afraid to ask him. They came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, What were you arguing about on the road? They said nothing because they had been arguing which of them was the greatest. So he sat down, called the Twelve to him and said, If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all. He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me. The Gospel of the Lord Communion Antiphon I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. THIS WEEKEND WE WELCOME 4 NEW MEMBERS WHO JOIN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Keira Fahey, Amelie Neil, Thomas Murray, Magdalene Palmer EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The Master is here and wants to see you (John 11:28) The Adoration is to continue each Friday from 10.30am-10pm. Those interested in being part of the adoration roster for one hour, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200. RCIA (CATECHUMENATE 2015 / 2016) We are planning the new RCIA program, commencing soon, and have our wonderful team ready to go. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a simple experience and explanation of the Catholic/Christian Faith the things that Catholics believe and try to practise. We try to deal with some of the big issues of our society today; topics like death, the problems of pain and suffering, moral issues, marriage and family, reasons for hope, etc. The get-together is held on a weekly basis in the Community Centre on a Monday evening and lasts for approximately one hour, including a cuppa. I am sure we will have a good group again this year. The program is for Non-Catholics, Catholics who have not been practising or people who just want to update their understanding. At the end, some people may wish to join the Catholic faith if so, that s great, however, if it just leads to a better understanding of oneself and God that would be wonderful too. This will be the fourteenth RCIA group at St Macartan s since 2002. All these groups have been outstanding in growth, learning and friendship as well. RCIA runs from early October 2015 through to Pentecost to 2016, missing holidays of course! Our first get-together is Monday October 5 th at 7:30pmin the Community Centre. If you would like to discuss it a bit more before making a commitment or if you have any queries, just call any one of the following numbers; Parish Office 5975 2200, Sr Gen 0407 777 736, Paul Girolami 5975 3430 or Terry Roberts 9775 2018.

PARISH CENSUS This weekend we continue to update our Census the names, addresses, etc, of everyone in the Parish. We have had a fairly good Census over the past few years, but we do need to update it. People move, some pass away, more children are born, sadly some couples split up, children leave school, some change schools. We try to keep this private information up to date for obvious pastoral reasons. Please be assured that the information you give us is held securely and is guarded carefully. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET FILLED IN A CENSUS CARD, WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE FILL ONE IN THIS WEEKEND, EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HERE FOR YEARS. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE CARD HOME BUT PLACE YOUR COMPLETED CARD IN THE COLLECTION BASKET. THANK YOU. ST MACARTAN S PARISH - THANKSGIVING RENEWAL Next weekend we begin our Thanksgiving Renewal Campaign. This is a crucial time in the life of our Parish as Thanksgiving provides us with the resources to fund every aspect of Parish life from donations to debt reduction. We have an opportunity to be visionary, to plan the future with confidence, to teach true Christian giving and to breathe a new way of living into our Parish Community. This is a time to look at returning to God a portion of our worldly goods in Thanksgiving. All sections of the Parish can help in some way; young, old, school families, new parishioners, etc. What will your contribution be? Join a Parish group, serve in some way, contribute financially, participate. Please give consideration to making a pastoral and financial commitment in support of our Parish. All parishioners are invited to get involved as each of us has something to offer. From next weekend, a brochure will be available reflecting the story of our Parish and outlining what has been achieved as well as our goals for the future. A Pledge slip will also be attached if you would like to contribute to our Thanksgiving programme (please consider donating by Direct Debit or Credit Card as this greatly reduces the monthly administration costs for the Parish). Please join us in praying for the success of the renewal Program. Lord, we thank you for calling us to be your Church. Through our Baptism we are called to ministry and to witness. In the Eucharist we sustain and strengthen that call. By serving others we follow Your example and proclaim our beliefs. By our Christian generosity we demonstrate our love and caring. Help us Lord to always worship You as You deserve, to grow in faith And service and to give without counting the cost. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Fr Paul Fr Paul has been appointed Administrator of St Mary's Parish, Seymour. Because he has already arranged some holidays overseas, it means that he will be leaving us this Monday 21st September. He will be celebrating all Masses this weekend and a farewell cuppa will be held in the Parish Community Centre after the 11am Mass. We thank Fr Paul for his dedication and enthusiasm and wish him all the best in his new Parish. You are welcome to show your gratitude to Fr Paul for his services to St Macartan s after Mass. FRIENDSHIP CUPPA This Thursday 24th September, 10am 11:30am at Via Boffe, 74 Main Street, Mornington (in the upstairs lounge). Come for as long or as little as you like. Come alone or bring a friend. Cost: Your own cuppa! Corpus Christi College Building Appeal. Please support our seminarians. They are our priests of the future. Next weekend the Archdiocese of Melbourne and dioceses of Ballarat, Sale & Sandhurst will be conducting a special collection in all parishes for the purpose of building 8 additional rooms urgently needed for Corpus Christi College. All over Australia seminaries are flourishing and Corpus Christi College is no exception. After years of decline, the tide has turned and we must build more rooms for the growing number of students. With gratitude to God and to you all, we ask for your continued prayers and support in the time of great need. If you would like further information please contact the Development Office: 9926 5731 SACRIFICIAL GIVING (2nd Collection) Weekly Pledge: $5516 Average p/w for July: $4356 Percentage of Pledge: 79% PRESBYTERY COLLECTION (1st Collection) Last weekend: $1500.00 END OF TERM 3.. We wish all students, teachers and parents of St Mac s Primary School and Padua College a safe and happy holiday. PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY 10AM 11AM ON SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2015 IN ST MACARTAN S MEMORIAL GARDEN As part of a nation wide Rosary chain taking place all across Australia on 10th October you are invited to Public Square Rosary to mark the 98th anniversary of the day Our Lady worked the great Miracle of the Sun before the astonished eyes of 70,000 people ALL WELCOME! MINISTER UNTO GOD PRAYER GROUP Meet on Tuesdays at 10am in the Community Centre. We will be continuing to study the Acts of the Apostles and everybody is warmly invited to join us. God bless! 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 box provided. We will be in touch.

GRAND FINAL FOOTY BREAKFAST 9am Saturday 3rd October 2015 at Norwood House, Nepean Highway, Mt Eliza. Come along and enjoy breakfast on Grand Final Footy day, there will be a self-serve buffet available and a hot breakfast served. One of the prizes will include the following theme tune Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden car!! Commences 9.00am. Richard will be available after all weekend Masses during September to take bookings. Please contact Richard Le Miere for more info: 0400 031 209 or 5975 7722. All tickets $25 p/person. Thank you to Kerry Debernardi of Bendigo Bank, Mornington, for his ongoing support & for generously donating merchandise to use at our function. We would also like to thank the ongoing support of Bunnings Mornington for their contribution to the Breakfast. ST MACARTAN S PARISH SOCIAL GROUP LADIES FASHION SHOW Thursday 1st October at 1pm Parish Community Centre. A glass of bubbly on arrival, a tasty individual basket lunch, coffee/tea, all for $15 per person. A variety of beautiful Italian made scarves, plus a demonstration of natty ways to enhance our outfits. Costume Jewellery a range of long and short necklaces, matching earrings with some sets pierced and, surprise, even a few clip on earrings ah! Memories! Eye catching and very appealing. A selection of Peninsula manufactured garments. Book with Tricia 5975 2613 or Siobhan 0417 351 522. OAKS DAY LUNCH Thursday 5th November at 12 noon. Safety Beach Sailing Club. FINALS KNOCKOUT The finals started last weekend with four Victorian Teams and four Interstate teams. Unfortunately the two teams eliminated were Victorians. The best game of the first week of the finals was between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows. It was a great game of football with plenty of goals scored, so different to the Fremantle v Swans game. This weekend only one game is being played in Melbourne. Next weekend there will be none as both preliminary games will be played in Perth. Hopefully if the Swans play there the minority of Westralians at the game who boo Adam Goodes will stay home at look in the mirror and see how they let themselves down and football followers from the West. Their behaviour last week left much to be desired. People why do they do this to one particular indigenous player? After the first game between Hawthorn and West Coast only half of the tippers remained. Following the Western Bulldogs and Richmond games only three remain to tip for week two. They are Spencer Meier, Jack Jansson and Barry Hansen. They need to pick two winners this weekend to proceed to week three. If they all fail all will be back to pick for week three. HOME & AWAY; The results of the Home and Away Season after the 23 rounds. The top ten were: Equal 1st. Delina Frank, Adam Lane, Irene Hackett all with top score of 144. Next, Shelley Finn (143), Dermot McCarthy (142), James Barrett (142), Paul Stinear (141), Chris Smyth( 140), John Frank (139) and John Lewis (137). Five of the top ten follow Western Bulldogs. The next ten next week. Best Religious was Sister Lois Young. Best Junior Tessa Houlihan.

Readers 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm B Dakin, T Dakin M Duggan, B Scantlebury 9am K Ronchi, D Ziino Hansen Family, A Fernando 11am C Holmes, S Moon B Butler, C Holmes Sp. Ministers 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm J Holloway, R Holloway, B Limpins, N Payne, C Williams E McCluskey, M Negri, B Peach, F Raccanello, J Raccanello 9am F Crea, P Girolami, A Hancock, P Hancock, C Houlihan, J Lewis, M Lewis, T Thomas S Barrett, F Crea, T Doyle, S Hansen, P Girolami, L Solis, S Kraus, D Frank 11am M di Petta, R di Petta, G Lane, M Lane, E Spaziani, J Spaziani, E Virgona A Bassett, A Flood, J Hughes, J Seal, S Goddard, B Sexton, P Stanley Music 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm Veronica & Co Veronica & Co 9am Chris & Singers Adriana & Choir 11am Adriana & Choir P Dawson & Singers AV Ops 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm T Ryan C Curtain 9am L Seal Trish M & Brian H 11am T Matthews & G Michel Graham M P point Prs 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm Vron Vron 9am Wendy Terry 11am Terry Vron Altar Servers 19th-20th September 26th-27th September 6pm J & X Gordon, D Payne, P Higgins S Morley, E Simmonds, A & L Demo 9am M Larken, W Strippel, N Passmore, A B Roberts, R & C Duyvestyn, J Willmot Field 11am B O Donnell, J Gallagher, S Giucastro H White, T & M Hannan Count. Team 21st September 28th September J Azzopardi, T Keating, M Andrew J McLean, J Wallace, N Houniet, D Frank Cleaning 24th September 1st October J Klietz, M Hevern, J Schultz ROSTERS G Gordon, C Larken, F Taylor Flowers 17th-24th September 1st-8th October C Scantlebury M Arter Piety Stall 19th-20th September 26th-27th September Sat: A Gregg, G McDonagh Sun: T Thomas, S Anderson (9am) Sat: M Quinsacara Sun: D Wooding, G Scott (9am) M & G Lane (11am) D Sanger (11am) C Liturgy 20th September 27th September Children s Liturgy will return in term 4 Children s Liturgy will return in term 4 Tea Trolley 20th September 27th September C Donovan, B Scantlebury, R & C J Chandler Scantlebury

FREE MEN S BREAKFAST EVERY Saturday at 7:30am in the Community Centre Open to men of all ages. Bring nothing except your appetite!! ST MAC S CAFE Open 7pm 9pm EVERY Wednesday in the Community Centre. FREE cuppa and food / good music and great company. OPEN TO EVERYONE! We look forward to seeing you there! MACARTAN CLUB A Club for Retirees and Senior Parishioners. General Meeting held 4th Friday of month in Comm. Centre after 9:15am Mass. Parishioners & potential new members are welcome to attend meetings & events. Calendar of Events for this Week: Monday 21st September Walkers: 9:00am Contact: Mary 5975 5764 Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Canasta: 1:00pm Contact: Betty 5975 8497 Tuesday 22nd September Macartan Singers: 10:30am Contact Jean 5975 3172 Wednesday 23rd September Golf: 12:30pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Friday 25th September General Meeting in Parish Community Centre after 9:15 am Mass and Benediction ALL MEMBERS PLEASE WEAR YOUR FOOTBALL CLUB S COLOURS - Jumper, Scarf, Beenies, Ribbons, Pom Poms etc. etc. It will be a very colourful meeting Golf: 12:30 pm Contact: Dermot 5988 4076 Solo: 1:00pm Contact: Elaine 5977 1334 St Macartan s Primary School Marie Slattery (Principal) Ph: 5973 4550 Padua College - Sam Cosentino (Acting Principal) Ph: 5976 0100 Maintenance Co-Ordinator Max Fletcher (0417 307 845) Terry Walker (0412 661 123) Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson High Spirits Co-Ordinator - Judy Hogan highspiritsmornington@gmail.com Macartan Club Joan Baillie (5975 6817) Children s Liturgy Co-Ordinator Richard Le Miere Little Macs Playgroup littlemacsplaygroup@gmail.com Gabriela (0448 947 748) Janine (0432 419 189) September Caretaker Bill Adams Parish Care Contacts Leonie Purcell (5975 5140) Music Co-Ordinator Veronica Ryan (5975 6981/0418 358 213)