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Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Burdekin Ave, Amaroo, ACT
Supporting and supported by Holy Spirit, Good Shepherd, Mother Teresa Primary Schools and St John Paul II College
17-18 June May 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) - Year A
Email: [email protected] Parish website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
News this Week
Planned Giving Please return pledge forms ASAP
St Vincent de Paul Please support our food pantry
Farwell to Fr Praveen Saturday 17 June -7pm
Young Adult Mass Sunday 18 June - 9.30am
Spirit Junior Group Friday 23 June 5pm - 7pm
Refugee week
Upcoming Events
Alter servers training
Saturday 24 June 3 - 4pm
First Eucharist Commitment Mass
24 and 25 June, please see inside for more information
Parish Morning tea Sunday 25 June
Parish Winter Sale stall Sunday 25 June after 9.30am Mass
Baptism Info Session Sunday 25 June -11am
Wemen's breakfast at Hall Saturday 29 July- 8am
Readings: Dt 8:2-3, 14-16, 1 Cor 10:16-17, Jn 6:51-52 Entrance Antiphon: He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock. Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord. Liturgy Help
Helpful hints for this week’s readings
Christ’s Really Here – Are You?
I know a young man who went through a time so tough that he entered a rehabilitation program
for people suffering depression. He took only a few things with him. One was a picture of him with
his closest friends. I believe he took that because it reminded him how much they cared, and
those memories gave him strength and comfort during his tough times.
Don’t we have pictures or letters we keep close for lonely nights or painful days? We find them
when we need a reminder that people really do care. I don’t know about you, but the people I
love seem really present when I see them in a picture or read letters they wrote to me.
If that makes sense to you, then you are on your way to understanding Christ’s real presence in
the Eucharist. Early Christians scared some people because they talked about eating someone’s
body and blood. Obviously, that’s not what Christians do. But Christ is fully present in the forms of
bread and wine, even though you cannot physically observe it.
Remembering a close friend who isn’t physically present can remind you that you are loved and
cared for. Your friend’s presence can still be very real at those times. How much more can Jesus
Christ – who is truly present in the Eucharist – offer us comfort, strength, and challenge when we
eat and drink at the Eucharistic table.
Here’s something else to think about. This week don’t ask whether Christ is really present during
the Mass. Ask yourself whether you are really present. Let’s say you call a friend on the phone for
help. He or she can be really present as a good listener and adviser. But if you aren’t really present
– if you don’t pay attention or open your mind – then you’re likely to miss the support your friend
is offering. The same is true during the Eucharist. Focus in the coming weeks on being really
present during Mass. Greet the people sitting next to you. Listen and respond to the prayers and
readings. Sing the songs. As you receive the body and blood, pray for strength and guidance in
problems you face. I guarantee you’ll meet a great friend there just waiting for you.
When have you found strength, hope, comfort, or peace during a Mass?
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A gospel Reflection
First reading: Israelites...IHZ-rih-ehl-aits,Sinai...SAI-nai Second reading: Reconciliation...reh-kuhn-sih-lee-AY-shuhn Gospel: Zabedee...ZAH-beh-dee, Bartholomew…bar-THAHL-uh-myoo, Alphaeus...AL-fee-uhs, Thaddeus...THAAD-dee-uhs, Judas Iscariot...DZHOO-duhs-his-KEHR-ee-uht, Samaritan...suh-MEHR-it-tuhn.
Parish Morning Tea
Sunday 25 June after 9.30am Mass
Please bring a plate to share
All welcome
Please keep the following individuals in prayer…..
We welcome into our
community through the Sacrament of Baptism
Fletcher Campbell William Radic
Myra Gade Charley Parkes
Molly, James, Nathaniel, Edith Scarr
For those who are sick
Ray Malkeon Brian Ware Cathy Cleary
Veronica Thomsen Fiona Jarvis Ray Harris
Maryanne McGrath Rex Sullivan
Lauren Settee Detta
Leonie Jurd Maria Lipovac Cathy Maher
Elizabeth Vocisano Cody Bonner
Christine and Graham Hall Peter Roach
Luke Wesley Benedet
Sara Biachini Allan Cockroft
Josie Taylor Christine Pridgeon
Recently Deceased
Eero Esko Tapio Rannasalo Mary Purchase
Elizabeth Munusamy Jill Appleyard
Anniversaries Ken Hagan
Guillermo Pino Dolores Barbon Andrew Frazer Clarrie Conroy Edna Conroy
We include those who are members of our Parish or
relatives. Prayer cards are available
in the foyer.
Parish News and Activities
roster
Altar Servers Training For children from Year 4 to 6 who have received First Eucharist will be held in the Church on Saturday 24 June from 3pm to 4pm. Please confirm with Naomi Johnson on [email protected]
Holy Spirit Parish Winter Sale stall! If you missed the Pentecost feast stalls with craft, gifts and Fr Mark’s famous relishes, you will have an opportunity to purchase these on Sunday 25 June after 9.30am Mass in the Church foyer.
Pentecost Sunday celebrations Once again thank you to everyone who was involved in the Pentecost Sunday celebrations and to those who attended. At the latest count, $2,540 was raised which is a great result. We thank all those who kindly donated goods and especially Bakers Delight, Marketplace who supported our event.
Climate change petition Please sign the petition (on clip boards in the foyer) to the House of Representatives requesting their attention to the severe and urgent threat that climate change poses to the health, well-being and security of all people, especially our poorest and most vulnerable neighbours.
Project Roster continues We are continuing to add all the information from the Call to Ministry sheets into a spreadsheet as we prepare to move to a three-monthly roster. Some of the planned changes are as follows:
Parish Office to send contact details to everyone who is on the roster so that you can manage your roster and swap with another person when necessary;
Return to a 3-monthly roster;
Encourage active use of the website;
Promote the knowledge that this is not a life-time commitment.
Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions or comments, we would encourage you to send them to Naomi in the Parish Office – [email protected]
Refugee Week 18-24 June
To mark Refugee Week 2017 (18-24 June) the films “Constance on the Edge” and “Freedom Stories” will be screened at several venues in Canberra. Saturday 17 June, 6.30 p.m. “Constance on the Edge”, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Curley Street,
Spence. Admission free but donations will be accepted for Canberra Refugee Support.
Wednesday 21 June, 7 p.m. “Constance on the Edge”, Rectory at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Canberra Avenue, Manuka. Admission free but phone Meryl Jackson on 0434 974 041 if you plan to attend.
Friday 23 June, 6:30 p.m. “Freedom Stories”, St Simon’s Anglican Church, Georgina Crescent, Kaleen. Admission free but donations will be accepted for Canberra Refugee Support.
Sunday 25 June, 4:30 p.m. “Freedom Stories”, and music by the Chorus of Women at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Blackall Street, Barton. (Suggested donation $10). This screening replaces a previously-advertised concert and meal at the Centre. For further information see http://www.refugeeweek.org.au/
Year Five from Good Shepherd School are doing a mini unit on refugees for the next three weeks. They would like to invite refugee or migrant guest speakers from our community to share their experience as a refugee/migrant. You would be invited to speak to the Year Five students about the reasons behind your migration to Australia, your quality of life in Australia compared to life in your birthplace and answer questions from the students. Please contact Vanessa Dunstan 6255 7888 or at [email protected] if you are able to help.
Sacramental Information Parish office Messages
Youth News
Community news
Baptismal Information Session
For parents presenting their child for Baptism. The next session will be held on Sunday 25 June at 11am in the parish rooms. For more information on the Sacrament of Baptism, please visit our Parish website.
Mums/Dads and Bubs get together All Mums/Dads and Bubs are invited to the Parish Rooms each Thursday between 1.30pm to 2.30pm. These are low-key get-togethers and the aim is to provide an opportunity to meet other Mums/Dads for conversation and a cuppa. Please come along and invite others who you think might be interested. For more information contact Maureen on 6242 9622 or [email protected]
17 Days Pilgrimage of Hope August 2018 Five countries-Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Vatican Main Pilgrim centres—Fatima, Avila, Segovia, Loyola, Lourdes,
Montserrat, Barcelona, Milan, Padua, Assisi and Rome. Cost-- $6700 Per person Book before 28 February 2018. Please contact Fr Parveen at [email protected] or on 0478951473.
20 June ‘Diversity and Empathy: Opportunities for Leadership’ The ACU 2017 Blackfriars Lecture Series will commence on 20 June with speaker Sally Moyle (CEO of CARE Australia). Sally joined CARE Australia in November 2016 as the Chief Executive. Sally has had extensive experience in international development policy and practice, and almost twenty years’ experience addressing gender issues both domestically and in international development. 5.30pm for registration and refreshments. Lecture from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Room 300 G23, Blackfriars Building. RSVP by 15 June [email protected] or (02) 6209 1129.
St Vincent de Paul Our food pantry is running low! We are urgently in need of coffee, tinned
fruit, sweet and savoury snacks and sandwich spreads. Please donate generously by bringing a food item when you next come to Mass.
Support our Youth Groups!
Can you help our Youth Groups by
preparing some fun meals and snacks for
the Friday afternoon and Sunday evening
catch ups. Anyone is welcomed to help
and any contribution is most appreciated!
And If you can help, please contact Jazz
First Eucharist and Reconciliation (children in Year 3 or older)
Parent Information Session: Tuesday 20 June at 1:00pm or 7:00pm Commitment Mass followed by Enrolment: Saturday 24 June at 6:00pm Sunday 25 June at 9:30am OR 5:30pm Please bring a copy of baptism certificate, payment
envelope and prayer card to this Mass. Celebration of the Sacrament: At Masses on weekends of 9-10 or 16-17 September
Please stay in touch via our parish website www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au or contact the
Sacramental Coordinator via email: [email protected]
Planned Giving 2017/18 If you were not here, or missed, our Planned Giving presentations over the past few weeks, please fill out a Pledge Form (cream) and if giving by Direct Debit, a Direct Debit Form (white or apricot), which can be obtained in the church foyer. Due to the fact that our office wages have nearly doubled since 2013 to around $140,000, the parish is now running at a loss and is predicted to do so for a few years unless we can increase our income through our Planned Giving income. With this in mind, please give generously as Your Parish Needs Your Help.
Welcome to Elisha Lee and Sarah Campbell who entered fully into the Catholic Church on Pentecost Sunday. Sarah received all of the Sacraments of Initiation and Elisha First Eucharist and Confirmation. Both Elisha and Sarah participated in the RCIA and we look forward to welcoming them into the life of the Parish and journeying with them as they discover God's love for them and all people.
Positions Vacant in following Ministry We have vacancies for Mass Coordinators at ALL Masses. This is a rewarding role and is pivotal to the reverent and smooth preparation prior to and after Mass. The more people who can participate in this Ministry will ensure that the load is shared. If you have an inkling that this might be a Ministry for you, please ask Fr Mark or a member of the Parish team for further information or contact Maureen at [email protected] .
Final catch up for
Term 2!!
Spirit Junior (Yrs 5 and 6)
Friday 23 June—5:00pm-7:00pm
Spirit Youth Group (Yrs 7-12)
Sunday 25 June—6:30pm-8:30pm
$5 for food—Holy Spirit Parish Rooms
Our Parish Schools Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School & Early Learning Centre Mapleton Ave and Wimmera St, Harrison Principal: Peter Hughes P: 6241 5604 (Primary School) 6241 3211 (ELC)E:[email protected]
Saint John Paul II College Gungahlin Drive, Nicholls Principal: Catherine Rey P: 6163 4800 E: [email protected]
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School & Early Learning Centre Kelleway Ave, Nicholls Principal: Brad Gaynor P: 6241 8640 E:[email protected]
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Burdekin Ave, Amaroo Principal: David Austin P: 6255 7888 E:[email protected]
Sunday Mass Times Holy Spirit Amaroo Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (Children’s Liturgy in term time) & 5:30pm
St Francis Xavier, Hall 2nd and 4th Sun at 8.30am
Weekday Masses (at Amaroo) Tues 9:15am Wed 7:00am Thurs 9:15am Fri 7:00am
Reconciliation Sat 5:15-5:45 pm
Communion: Sick and Housebound Please contact the Parish Office
Anointing Mass Thursday 29 June at 9.15am
Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals By Appointment
Parish Pastoral Council Michael Gregory E:[email protected]
St Vincent de Paul Maria Stark on 0411164630
Care Group Sonia Vocisano on 0438 699 591
Vinnie Costa on 0410 460 624
Hospitality Group Maureen Hilton
Seniors Group Ruth Schwensen on 6262 2431
Craft Group Beth Forshaw on 6242 5191
Youth Ministry [email protected]
Call to Connect Women's group to pray, share & support Beth Forshaw on 6242 5191
Prayer Chain Joe and Irma Jambor 6242 7332 [email protected]
Family Groups Peter Bakker 0407 720737
Couples for Christ Danny & Ner Ambida on 0448 243508
Novena—Mother of Perpetual Help Tom 6253 9779, Parveen 0439 642571 Wednesdays at 6pm-6.45pm in the church
Holy Spirit Prayer Group Kathy Torcasio 0401 920028 Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the church
MenAlive Gathering Peter Hilton on 51003228
Cursillo Movement Gatherings Irma and Joe Jambor on 62427332
Legion of Mary Marie Lazaro 0405669022 Thursday at 7.30pm at the Parish Centre
Parish ministries Contact Us Mass Times
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Holy Spirit Catholic Parish
Gungahlin
Parish Office & Presbytery 93 Burdekin Ave, Amaroo Phone: 6242 9622 Website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
Parish Priest: Fr Mark Croker Assistant Priest: Fr Praveen Paul Pastoral Support Theivani Evers - Liturgy and Music, Sacramental Enquiries: E:[email protected]
Maureen Hilton - Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Funerals, Becoming Catholic (RCIA), Faith Formation: E: [email protected]
General Enquiries Magda Baraniecki (Tuesday - Friday) E: [email protected]
Planned Giving Gayle Jeffries (7.30am – 3.30pm Tues ) E: [email protected]
Youth Minister Jazz Chalouhi E: [email protected]
1.Which liturgical colour would the priest wear most often? A. Red B. White C. Purple D. Green 1. D, 2. A, 3. B 2. Of the following, where are recipients of sacramental anointing anointed? A. Hands B. Chest C. Feet D. Neck 3. On which day do many cultures traditionally serve hot cross buns? A. Holy Thursday B. Good Friday C. Holy Saturday D. Easter Sunday
Answers: 1. D, 2. A, 3. B