5th sunday in ordinary time year c - 7 february...
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Parish Administrator:
Fr Thanh Tran
Parish Secretaries Dominique Hockey Carol Leathem
Parish Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday 9am—3pm
Baptisms Please contact the Parish Office.
Weddings By appointment and after Preparation
Children’s Ministries Kathy Menzies [email protected]
St Schols Community Centre Simon Rush 0448 040 111
[email protected] www.stscholscc.org.au
St Scholastica’s Primary School Acting Principal: Jenny Rohan 9808 7279 [email protected]
Outside School Hours Care
Camp Australia 1300 105 343
St Scholastica’s Kindergarten 9808 9724
Director: Michelle Thomas [email protected]
Administrator:
Katherine Presley [email protected]
348 Burwood Highway, Bennettswood VIC 3125 ABN 95 499 516 268
Phone: 9808 1006
Fax: 9888 7573
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.stscholasticaparish.com.au
5th Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C
6th & 7th February 2016
Launch of Project Compassion 2016
Running through the six weeks of Lent each year starting Sunday 14 February 2016, Project Compassion is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia; without it, we could not do the vital work we do.
In Project Compassion 2015, $11.57 million was raised to help the world's poorest communities. Thank you to all our generous supporters who participated and showed they believe in a more just world.
The theme for Project Compassion 2016 is “Learning more, creating change”.
As Pope Francis says “Education is an act of hope”, so this year Project Compassion celebrates the power of learning, and the many ways in which Caritas Australia is working with local partners around the world to provide vital learning and renewed hope to children, women and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice.
Throughout Project Compassion 2016, inspiring stories from Malawi, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Cambodia and India will show how education, training and sharing knowledge can empower individual communities to transform their futures and create lasting change.
Together we can empower the world’s poorest people with the opportunity to learn, grow and create change." Bishop Greg O’Kelly
You will find Project Compassion boxes or envelopes at all church Exits.
Commissioning Mass - Sunday 14 February 2016 at 11.00 am
As part of the commencement of the new school year we have set up a “Commissioning Mass” for the staff at the school, Kinder and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on Sunday 14 February 2016 at 11:00 am.
These entities are elements of faith development in the parish and this year we are again including at this Mass all the other Ministries involved in the work of the parish.
This will recognise all groups working in communion with each other to achieve, through different means, the mission of our whole parish. It is also a means of missioning all groups to work with the support and prayers of the whole parish. Therefore, Fr Thanh invites all the coordinators and members of the various Parish Ministries to attend the Commissioning Mass. We hope to have at least one person to represent each group and/or ministry. If you are unable to attend we would appreciate a nominee from your group to attend in your place.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be served after the Mass. Any one who can help with this please advise the parish office. Thank you and Everyone welcome!
WEEKLY CALENDAR 2016 Monday 8 February 08.00am Communion Service
07.30pm Vinnies GA
Tuesday 9 February
11.00am Mass - Feast of St Scholastica
12.00pm Seniors Luncheon
07.30pm Prayer Group - McAndrew Room
Wednesday 10 February - Ash Wednesday
10.00am Exposition 10.30am Rosary
11.00am Mass followed by a cuppa 07.10pm Rosary only
07.30pm Ash Wednesday Mass
08.00pm Legion of Mary in the G A
Thursday 11 February
08.00am Mass
08.00pm Burwood discussion group McAndrew room
Friday 12 February 08.00am Mass
11.00am School Opening Mass
Saturday 13 February - WYD Special Collection
09.00am Mass ~ Reconciliation 06.00pm Mass
Sunday 14 February - WYD Special Collection
09.00am Mass
11.00am Commissioning Mass
05.30pm Mass
Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm on Saturday 20 February 2016
New to St Scholastica’s? WELCOME
We’re glad you came to join with us
In our worship time today, We hope that you have felt God’s love
In a new, refreshing way
For you’re so welcomed in this place
And we hope you’ll come again, To join with us in fellowship
And to make some special friends.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 PILGRIMAGE COLLECTION
On the weekend of 14 and 15 February 2016 a special collection will be taken after Communion to assist Georgia, Dominic and Phoebe Lawrence to attend World Youth Day in Poland in July/August 2016.Their pilgrimage with the Emmanuel Community Australia will go to the Holy Land - Prague - Krakow - Kakopane and will cost $6935 per person. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated and we thank you for your support and generosity.
Melbourne Catholic
This weekend sees the launch of ‘Melbourne Catholic’, the new magazine of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. This will replace Kairos Magazine which has served the Archdiocese for 25 years. Melbourne Catholic aims to keep readers informed, encouraged and inspired about the Catholic faith by looking at the presence of God in daily life. It will feature in-depth articles by guest writers, on-site reporting, book reviews, movie reviews, spiritual reflections and more. This month’s copy is free, and available in the church entrance. Subscription envelopes are in each copy. We urge you to pick up yours today. ‘Melbourne Catholic seeks to inform and inspire us and, if we understand its purpose well, should also make us look at our lives and see what we can do and be under God’s grace,’ said Archbishop Denis Hart.
‘My hope for this publication is that it will help each of us to make the four words guiding its content our own—
encourage, accompany, discern and pray,’ he said.
The first issue (February 2016) is available for digital download on Friday 5 February at melbournecatholic.org.au, or in hardcopy on Sunday 7 February. Melbourne Catholic will be published 11 times a year. The first two issues are free, with a cover price of $4 thereafter. Annual subscriptions are available for $36.
Remembering Our Community
Sick
Sister Gabriella, Nancy Ogrodnik, Etienne Burke, Craig Story, Trisha Pergande, Betty Keown, Beverley Weinert, Ellie Scates
Anniversaries
Richard Khong, John McGuinness, Gail Bourke, Marie Choo Siew Lan, Donald Thean Leong Ng
ROSTERS
Day Mass Time
1st Sunday of the month 7 February 2016
Readers Special Ministers
Saturday 6.00 pm
Paul Borg
Mary Ann Borg Christine Wates Dzung Le
9.00 am
Margot Westwood Maleesa Fernando
Rosa Coniglio Margaret Scully Myrna Beven
11.00 am
June O’Bryan Laurine Shane
Donato D’Augello Jo Jolly Anna Marie Ziiino
5.30 pm
Arden Nelson Mernellie Pilcher
Margaret Sweeney Marcia Nelson Arden Nelson
Day Mass Time
2nd Sunday of the month 14 February 2016
Readers Special Ministers
Saturday 6.00 pm
Pat Ovens Charlie Mellican Noela Corby John Corby
Sunday 9.00 am
Conroy Rodrigues
Betty McDonald Murray McCormack Anna Gaetano
11.00am
Bev O’Neill Jill Bartley Albert Johnson Kath Johnson
5.30 pm
John Doherty
Patrick Van Dyk Michael Chan Margaret Sweeney
Sunday
Altar Servers
Audrey, Jeremy Jeremy G Jeremy W Hannah Rose Rebecca Shevin, Shenalie
Felicia Gerard Gerald Emily
Francesco Benedict
Altar Servers
Jeremy G Jeremy, Audrey
Felicia Gerald
Benedict Francesco Hannah Rose Rebecca
Jeremy W
Anointing Masses at St Scholastica’s
We will have an anointing Mass every two months on the first Wednesday of the month at 11 am. The Anointing Masses for 2016 are as follows: April 6h, June 1st, August 3rd, October 5th, December 7th. Please mark your diaries.
NOVENA Wednesday nights 7.10pm Rosary 7.30pm Novena and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us in prayer and song to Our Lady and spread the word.
Baptism at St Scholastica’s
It is a requirement of the parish that a Baptism information night must be attended prior to having your child baptised. Contact the parish office on 9808 1006 to make a booking into one of the monthly sessions. Next session: Thursday 3 March 2016 @ 7.30 pm in the gathering area.
Side Altars
It is requested that only FRESH flowers be placed on Our Lady's, Sacred Heart and St Joseph's Altars. Thank you.
St Scholastica’s Sacramental Preparation Program 2016
The Parish of St Scholastica’s offers a sacramental program to prepare children who attend public schools to receive Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist or Confirmation in 2016. Registration Forms will be made available
from the 15 January 2016 from the Parish Office or alternatively contact Sheena Devadass via email [email protected]. Classes will be held on SUNDAYS from 10-11am (Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist) and 10-11.15am (Confirmation)
Intercessory Prayers We have an intercessory team who pray for specific prayer requests. Should any one in the parish like to do this, they can send requests directly to parish office either via email [email protected] or they may be written and given to the parish office staff who will pass them on to the intercessory team.
2016 CHIMES Advertising
If you would like to advertise your business with us in 2016 please contact the parish office as applications are now open. Very reasonable annual rates and we have had some great feedback from existing advertisers.
Sacristan Required Due to the retirement of Pat Ovens as sacristan for the 6.00pm Saturday night Mass, we would love to hear from anyone who would be willing to take on this role effective immediately. Please contact the parish office.
JOY in the Spirit – Disciples of Jesus Melbourne invite you to join us for a 5 powerful sessions of praise & worship, preachings and fellowship. Starts Sun 14th Feb, 2:30pm, St Benedict’s School Hall, enter via 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. Families, youth, singles, couplesOall are welcome! More info: [email protected] or Bernadette 9857 8177.
LENTEN REFLECTIONS Again this year, Burwood Inter-Church Council is offering a series of Lenten Reflections commencing on February 16. Times and Venues: TUESDAY, February 16 at 7.30 pm Benedict House, 301 Warrigal Rd, Burwood WEDNESDAY, February 17 at 10am, Church of Christ Hartwell, Cnr Highfield Rd & Milverton St. If interested and for more details, sign up forms are available on notice boards and at Church doors. SUMMER SERIES: THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
Tuesdays, 2 February to 22 March, 6.30pm–8.30pm
ACU Rooftop Garden, Level 6, Daniel Mannix Building, 17 Young Street, Fitzroy
Young people aged 18 to 35 are invited to join an eight-week discussion group on ‘Theology of the Body’, and uncover the wisdom of St John Paul II’s teachings on love, happiness, human dignity and God’s plan for men and women. Cost: $35 (includes the book Men and Women are from Eden, by Mary Healy) Bookings: By 29 January www.trybooking.com/170935. Places limited
Details: Life, Marriage & Family Office on [email protected] or 9287 5587
Why I can’t remain silent A call to all Christians to action to save unborn babies. Dr Rachel Carling Jenkins is looking to pass a bill in the Victorian Parliament called the Infant Viability Act. If successful, this Bill has the potential to save thousands of unborn babies in Victoria and give the financial, emotional, medical, practical support for women facing crisis pregnancies. Dr Rachel can’t do this alone. She needs your help. You don’t have to stand outside abortion clinics, you don’t have to protest outside parliament house. You don’t even need to donate any money. Please come and find out what you can do. Speaker: Dr Rachel Carling Jenkins – Member of Western Metropolitan, Victorian Upper House Parliament Location: Benedict’s House, 301 Warrigal Rd, Burwood
When: 11:15am (after 10am Mass), Sunday February 14th
Morning tea with cake & biscuits will be served RSVP: for catering purposes Siew Dooley 0400251299
Valentines Day Dinner Dance
Valentines dinner dance for singles and/or speed dating at St Benedicts Burwood 299 warrigal road Burwood on 13 February meet other Catholic/Christian singles in a friendly environment, singles will meet each other in different age groups, delicious food 3 course, entertainment & DJ great music. Dinner dance only $40 starts at 7.30pm. Speed dating plus dinner dance starts 5.30pm. Limited spaces & Early bird specials.or more info trybooking.com/KFDH or email [email protected] or 0413398528
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C - 6th & 7th February 2016
Entrance Antiphon
O come, let us worship God
and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
Here am I! Send me.
In the year of King Uzziah's death I saw the Lord seated on a high throne; his train filled the sanctuary; above him stood seraphs, each one with six wings.
And they cried out one to another in this way, 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. His glory fills the whole earth.'
The foundations of the threshold shook with the voice of the one who cried out, and the Temple was filled with smoke. I said:
'What a wretched state I am in! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips
and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have looked at the King, the Lord of hosts.'
Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding in his hand a live coal which he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. With this he touched my mouth and said:
'See now, this has touched your lips, your sin is taken away, your iniquity is purged.'
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: 'Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?'
I answered, 'Here I am, send me.'
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm: Ps 137:1-5. 7-8
R. In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
I thank you, Lord, with all my heart, you have heard the words of my mouth. Before the angels I will bless you. I will adore before your holy temple. R.
I thank you for your faithfulness and love which excel all we ever knew of you. On the day I called, you answered; you increased the strength of my soul. R.
All earth's kings shall thank you
when they hear the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the Lord's ways: 'How great is the glory of the Lord!' R.
You stretch out your hand and save me, your hand will do all things for me. Your love, O Lord, is eternal, discard not the work of your hands. R.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-
11
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians
I preach what they preach, and this is what you believe.
Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, the gospel that you received and in which you are firmly established; because the gospel will save you only if you keep believing exactly what I preached to you - believing anything else will not lead to anything.
Well then, in the first place, I taught you what I had been taught myself, namely that Christ died for our sins, in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; and that he was raised to life on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared first to Cephas and secondly to the Twelve. Next he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died; then he appeared to James, and then to all the apostles; and last of all he appeared to me too; it was as though I was born when no one expected it.
I am the least of the apostles; in fact, since I persecuted the Church of God, I hardly deserve the name apostle; but by God's grace that is what I am, and the grace that he gave me has not been fruitless. On the contrary, I, or rather the grace of God that is with me, have worked harder than any of the others; but what matters is that I preach what they preach, and this is what you all believed.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:19
Alleluia, alleluia! Come follow me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of my people.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
They left everything and followed him.
Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats - it was Simon's - and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.
When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.' 'Master,' Simon replied 'we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.' And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled the two boats to sinking point.
When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, 'Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.' For he and all his companions were completely overcome by the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. But Jesus said to Simon, 'Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.' Then, bringing their boats back to land, they left everything and followed him.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Communion Antiphon
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall have their fill.
