December 28, 2014 - St Mary of the Angels
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December 28, 2014 - St Mary of the Angels
IRST Parish Priest: Fr. Kevin Dillon P.P. A.M. Office: 150 Yarra St., Geelong 3220 Ph: 5222 1977 Fax: 5229 0587 Christ the King Church, 79 Wilsons Rd, Newcomb St Margaret’s Church, 46 Lomond Tce, East Geelong St. Robert’s Chapel, Mervyn St., Newtown. Website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au Deanery Website: www.deanerygeelong.cam.org.au Mobile: 0421 777 360 Fr. Maurice Barry oCarm Pastoral Associate: Sr. Anne Lourey Business Manager Mr Mark Bennett Pastoral Worker – St Margarets – Mrs Anna Demetriou Wing and a Prayer: Ms Kerrie Ryan 5229 4660(h) Pager No1300 555 555 (ask for No. 17657911237) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 5222 1977 5221 4451 EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE OF A PRIEST 0421 777 360 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH (YEAR B) -December 28, 2014 Over the days leading up to Christmas, Pope Francis made a number of important public statements. In his Christmas blessing to crowds assembled in St. Peter’s Square, he lamented the brutal persecution of religious minorities, in places like Ukraine, Libya, Syria and Iran. He reminded the world of the “tears of Christmas”, singling out the brutal murder of nearly 200 school children in Pakistan as an horrific example. Yet perhaps his strongest and perhaps most significant words were directed to the inner operations of the Church itself - specifically to the bureaucracy of the Vatican Curia. He used strong words of disappointment and disapproval, a lamentation that the central of the mission of the Church has been either forgotten or abandoned by many of those meant to be responsible for the most effective spread of the Gospel. Instead, the Holy Father was forced to use expressions such as “chaotic noise”, and “closed circles” when referring to his key leaders. This means that the Pope himself is dismayed by key elements in the governance of the Church, and is calling for a much more Christ-centred focus in its work. And what is that mission? Simple: “Feed my lambs, feed my sheep” (John 21:15). Is this happening? Are the “sheep” - in our global village with its technological wizardry - truly being cared for? The answer, probably as always, is “Yes” and “No”. “Yes” in that there is still much effective, Gospel-based work being undertaken by the Church in the name of Jesus Christ. And “No”, when we realise just how much that mission is compromised if those who lead it have little or no idea of the real issues effecting the day-to-day lives of the sheep. Most likely, very few of those Curia members to whom Pope Francis was speaking would have any significant, let alone ongoing pastoral experience. This means the shepherds don’t know the sheep - so how can they care for them? This is the same problem the Holy Father acknowledged when he felt the need to remind priests to “bring the healing power of God’s grace to everyone in need, to stay close to the marginalised and to be shepherds living with the smell of the sheep.” If this is true for priests (and it certainly is), then it surely applies to all who profess to lead the Church mission. The Holy Father has set a new bench-mark, not just for the Curia, but for Church leaders across the world. POLE POSITION (first time notices) MASS TIME CHANGES FOR THIS COMING WEEK: WEEK-DAY MASS: During the coming week, from Monday December 29 through to Friday January 2 (inclusive) there will be NO 7am.Mass at St. Mary’s. The only daily Mass (for this week only) will be at 10am. NEW YEAR’S EVE—WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31: Mass at St. Mary’s Basilica at 11pm (followed by supper in the Narthex, and a welcome to 2015). MASS AT ST. FRANCIS CHAPEL “WING AND A PRAYER”): Mass will NOT be celebrated at St. Francis Chapel during Christmas week or New Year’s week. This means there will be no Mass on Dec. 30, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1. Mass will resume on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1.05pm as of Tuesday January 6. FETE APRONS: Please return ironed aprons to the Parish Office as soon as possible. ST MARY’S PIETY STALL: Christmas/New Year period - Closed until Monday February 2, 2015. For this period the Stall will open Sundays ONLY 10.30am-12.15pm. Normal opening times will resume from Monday February 2. Monday-Friday 10.30am- 1pm Saturdays CLOSED Sundays 10.30am-12.15pm To all parishioners, friends, visitors and customers Warmest wishes on the beautiful feast of Christmas and every blessing for 2015. THANK YOU to all who assisted in the preparation and execution of Christmas liturgies and activities. Our Basilica Choir, the “Mixtures”, the Junior Choir, Readers, Special Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, the Spina Brothers (Cribs and outdoor Christmas tree), Annmarie Villanti (indoor tree and Advent wreath), and especially Sr. Anne, Sr. Lesley and the Liturgy Committee - and sincere apologies to anyone overlooked in the above list. (Blame is on post-Christmas weariness!). SISTERS OF THE HOLY ANGELS: A warm invitation is extended to join us for our Golden Jubilee in Australia (1964-2014). Commencing with 11am Mass on Saturday January 24, 2015 at Holy Family Church, Bell Park followed by morning tea at Marcia Hall. RSVP Dec 30 5277 3620, 0421 470 490. GEELONG CONFERENCE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL wishes to pass on sincere thanks to all the generous parishioners who contributed to our Christmas Appeal. The response was excellent. We would also like to thank all those who made regular donations of food during the year. The Conference wishes all our supporters a Happy Christmas and a productive and joyful New Year.” SAMARITAN HOUSE: The Board and staff wish to thank all our donors and volunteers for their wonderful support in 2014. Our guests used their time with us to find long term accommodation. 70% were successful. We remain in contact with them as they have become part of the Samaritan House family. A new house commences construction in January 2015 with another 9 beds. In order to run this facility we require more overnight volunteers, either male or married couples. You can volunteer or donate online www.samaritanhousegeelong.com.au or ring 0413 426 716. Training will be provided. ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED for a young girl coming to study at Deakin University (Waurn Ponds campus) beginning March 2015. She comes from a Catholic family and is kind, respectful and of good conduct. Looking for a Catholic family to live with and willing to pay reasonable board / accommodation fee. For more details, please contact her father, Edwin on 0403 005 962. PRINCIPAL AT ST. MARGARET’S SCHOOL: Following the appointment of Ms Gabe Driscoll to the position as Principal at St. Patrick’s School, Ballan, Mr. Brian Everett has been appointed as Principal of St. Margaret’s School, East Geelong. Brian was Principal of St. Mary’s School from 2004 to 2006, and has since served as Principal at Holy Family School, Bell Park. We welcome (back) Brian to a significant position of leadership in our parish, and sincerely thank Gabe for her magnificent contribution to St. Margaret’s School over the past nine years, which have seen great developments at the school on all levels. SHIRLEY MILLS “PLAZA” THEATRE: $3 per head would be appreciated - please be on time out of consideration for the other patrons. New Years Eve: Wed Dec 31, 8.45pm “ONE CHANCE” starring James Cordon, Alexandra Roach, Julie Walters. The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night. He became a phenomenon after being chosen for, and ultimately winning, “Britain’s Got Talent”. PG Fri Jan 2, 7.30pm “HEALING” starring Hugo Weaving, Don Hany, Xavier Samuel. At the end of a 16-year sentence, an inmate is sent to a lowsecurity, pre-release prison with a special programme that pairs men with injured game birds, and bonds are formed that change lives. Rated M Sun Jan 4, 1.30pm “THE FACE OF LOVE starring Annette Bening, Ed Harris. A widow falls for a man who bears a striking resemblance to her late husband. PG Fri Jan 9, 7.30pm “ELVIS SPECIAL” “Follow That Dream” movie, followed by a light supper. Sun Jan 11, 7.30pm “ROOM MATES” starring Peter Falk, D.B.Sweeney. An elderly yet young-atheart man moves in with his grandson, and both their lives are turned upside down. PG Fri Jan 16, 7.30pm “MAGIC IN THE MOOLIGHT” starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone. Romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle but personal and professional complications arise. PG WANTED: Bedsitter/flat for 26 yr old young man, neat and tidy actively seeking work in chicken/meat industry. Contact Josephine 0413 426 716. WANTED: Flat screen small digital TV’s for men moving from Samaritan House to permanent accommodation. If you are upgrading to a large TV for Christmas, please think of these men or refugees who are also moving to flats. Contact Josephine 0413 426 716. SACRED HEART ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: An open invitation is extended to all members of our community to the Sacred Heart Maguire Celebration - annual awards presentation and launch of the 2015 school year. 6.45pm Monday February 2, 2015, Simonds Stadium, Geelong Football Club, concluding with refreshments in the Deakin Cats Community Centre at Simonds Stadium. HOLIDAY MOVIES: A suggested donation of $3 per head for children and adults would be appreciated. Sessions are at 10.30am & 2pm. Tues Jan 6 “DOLPHIN TALE 2” The team of people who saved Winter’s life reassemble after the surrogate mother’s passing, in order to find her a companion so that she can stay at the marine hospital. 1hr40mins PG Thurs Jan 8 “PLANES - FIRE AND RESCUE” When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter. 1hr25mins PG Tues Jan 13 “BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE” starring AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels. A mischievous dog befriends a lonely young girl in a new town and helps her make new friends. 1hr40mins PG Thurs Jan 15 “HAPPY FEET 2” Mumble’s son, Erk, is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friend discover a new threat, their home - one that will take everyone working together to save them.1hr40mins PG Tues Jan 20 “MEET THE ROBINSONS” Lewis is a brilliant inventor who meets a mysterious stranger who whisks Lewis away in a time machine and together they track down a bad guy “The Bowler Hat Man”. 1hr35mins G Thurs Jan 22 “JUNGLE SAFARI” A wacky pack of mismatched jungle animals band together to fight for their home in this funny and heart-warming family animation. 1hr35mins PG FETE SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: We acknowledge with gratitude our sponsors for the 2014 Fete: Kings Funerals, 24 Myers St, Geelong Ph 5248 3444. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Our thoughts are precious. They are our very own and can’t be taken from us.” - P.K.SHAW HOW ABOUT THAT: A grandmother and her young granddaughter went to the Natural History Museum. They looked at all the mounted animals: lions, tigers, giraffes, elephants, hippos, hyenas, bighorned sheep, and zebras. When they got home, the little girl’s grandfather asked her what she saw there. She said, “A dead circus.” WE PRAY FOR : RECENTLY DECEASED: Mandy Murphy, Francesca Ficarra, Karen Mantovani. CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Angelo Manganelli, Antonio Pantano, Ron Cox, Frank Moylan, Thomas & Elizabeth Harper, Lil McCormack, Margaret & Les Wilkinson, Andrew Carroll. St Mary’s Basilica, 136 Yarra St., Geelong MON Dec 29 TUE Dec 30 WED Dec 31 THU Jan 1 FRI Jan 2 SAT Jan 3 SUN Jan 4 Octave of Christmas 10.00am Octave of Christmas 10.00am Octave of Christmas 10.00am, 11.00pm Mary, Mother of God 10.00am Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen 10.00am The Most Holy Name of Jesus 9.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil) The Epiphany of the Lord 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm (Polish), 5.30pm. Christ the King Church HALL, Wilsons Rd., Newcomb SAT Jan 3 The Epiphany of the Lord 5.00pm (Vigil) St Margaret’s Church, Lomond Terrace, East Geelong (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays at 9.45am) SUN Jan 4 9.45am SUN Jan 11 No Mass Radio Mass: Sunday 10am on The Pulse 94.7 FM, and 7am on Light FM, 89.9 FM ROSARY: usually recited before each Mass on Weekdays RECONCILIATION AT ST MARY’S - Saturday 9.30am NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Mondays after 10.00am Mass ROSTERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY January 4, 2015 - The Epiphany of the Lord Readings for next week: Readers Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Special Ministers Christ the King Hall 5pm Mary & Terry Carracher Gifts & Special Minister: Helen Murphy St Mary’s 6.00pm Brendan Sullivan Gael & Richard Perry, Rhonda Sullivan, Margaret Hedt 7.30am Kate Parke Barry Leith, Gary McIlvena, Nola Schwidlewski 9.30am Rieny Nieuwenhof Frank & Marissa Harvey, Philip Redfern, Damian Moynihan, Terry O’Brien, Jannifer Guinane Margaret Hedt Ian Kelly Philip Redfern 11.00am Maria Monea Robert Schmidt 5.30pm Linda Stacchino Shirley Carroll, Moira Wilding, Georgia Cowdery, Maria Monea, Bernardine Turner, Barbara Antony NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leonie Rastas, Pam Lazzaro, Elizabeth Fleming Marijke Inei St Margaret’s 9.45am Flavio Giurco Michael O’Connell Gifts: Horrobin Family Special Ministers: Maryanne Villanti, Mary McKie Cuppas: Leonie Cann