GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH MULGRAVE 34 Academy Ave., Wheelers Hill 3150

(Waverley Deanery)

Parish Priest: Fr. Kaz Trawicki, C.R. 9560 4511 Parish Secretary: Mrs. Cheryl Rogers 9560 4511 Parish Fax: 9561 7819 Email: mulgrave@cam.org.au Website: www.goodshepherdpar.org.au Parish R.E. Co-ordinator: Mrs. Kath Andraczke 9560 4511 Pastoral Worker for the Sick, Lonely & Elderly: Mrs. Theresa Kim 0401 662 254 Good Shepherd School: Mrs. Ruth Jones 9562 0229 School Fax: 9562 0186

13TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES

30TH JUNE, 2019—YEAR C

MASS TIMES 6.00 pm 9.00 am 11.00 am 6.00 pm

LECTOR COMMENTATOR

A. De Cruz R. Monterio

R. Christiansz C. Michael

M. Dwyer M. Stephenson

M. Colina A. Brown

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER S.V.D.P. STA

C. Keogh P. Keogh O. Cotta

J. Schneiders E. Ranatunga

L. Di Gregorio F. Mason

G. Russell

S.V.D.P. STALL M. Da Gama N. Cleven M. Hobkirk

R. Pereira P. Brito

E & A Ranatunga

REFLECTION by Diane Bergant CSA : Today we consider some of the personal difficulties we might have to face as disciples. First, there is no part-time discipleship. Our commitment must be wholehearted and complete. We must have a willing attitude that frees us interiorly from all other concerns so that we might be able to follow Christ regardless of our state in life or our occupation. This attitude of commitment comes not merely from our own generosity of heart but from our having been transformed into Christ through faith and baptism. We may face conflicts when our various allegiances seem to clash. We may have family responsibilities. There are children to raise, elderly parents or infirm relatives to care for. What does discipleship require of us? We all must earn a living. Are we expected to leave our employment to follow Jesus? And if so, what then will we do? All disciples must face the interior struggle caused by the conflict of legitimate responsibilities. The freedom of which Paul speaks comes with genuine love. If, out of love, we can negotiate successfully these conflicts caused by competing responsibilities, without compromising our total commitment to Christ, we will find a new kind freedom. This is the freedom that enables us to be faithful to both sets of responsibilities according to the proper priority. We will see that commitment to Christ is primary and the circumstances of our lives with the accompanying responsibilities set the parameters within which we live out our commitment. It is not in opposition with these responsibilities or despite them, but by means of or through them that we live out our discipleship. READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY: 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Is 66:10-14; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20.

ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

COMMUNION TO THE SICK: J. Mayadunne, G. Russel.

CHURCH CLEANING: L. Doan, V. Doan, J. Rossello, M. Da Gama.

COUNTERS: T. Packwood, S.Florentino, P. Fallon,C. Fallon. C. Fallon. COUNTERS: (07/07/2019) : M. Wilson, R. Soh, C. Soh, D.Fernando.

Heart of Life Spirituality Centre at 96 Albion Road, Box Hill, is offering a “Retreat in Everyday Life – an ‘at home’ retreat” – over five weeks, beginning Monday, 5 August and concluding 2 September. During this time, you are invited to spend some time in prayer at home each day pondering your experiences of the day, and on Mondays to come to Heart of Life between 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm to reflect with a spiritual companion on how God might have been present for you. To register your interest, please call 9890 1101 or email holsc@bigpond.com, no later than Monday 29 July.

REFLECTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - by Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart

Jesus is telling us how hard it is to be a follower. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices and give up part of our life. Some-times we will have no place to rest our head because our schedule is so intense or because we are not among friends. What do you think it means to be a follower of Jesus? What hardships might it entail? Is anything worth these hardships? Who could dedicate their life to anything so demanding? Do you think Jesus was exaggerating to make a point? Religious life, marriage, parenting and certain careers make incredible demands on one’s life. What do you think are the most demanding life choices? How so? What would you be willing to make life-sacrifices for? What sacrifices would you make?

COLLECTIONS LAST WEEK Presbytery: $ 311.80

Anonymous: $ 841.45 Thanksgiving: $ 2,662.10

WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturday 6.00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday 9.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. WEEKDAY MASSES: Mon/Fri 9.00 a.m. Saturday 10.00 a.m. followed by Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet RECONCILIATION: Saturday 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Thursday 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Tuesday 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Wednesday Closed Friday 9.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEWS

Piety Stall New Mass Book now available with many extra features. New Illustrated Holy Rosary Booklet available Gifts for Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation. Children’s Books $3.30 each. Children’s Picture Bibles are also available.

LET US PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK IN OUR PARISH INCLUDING:

Karen Armfield, Ines Costa, Angela Dussich, Daniel, Stephen (Harry) Van Eede,

Moyla De Rosario, Paul Edwards, Brian Fogarty, Denis Hanlon, Dolores Hogan,

Jim Hughan, Carmen Jankovskis, Jasmine Jimenez, Joanne Kupsch,

Deepika Liyanage, Lydia Lobo, Lizzie Maree, Kevin Mahony, Nadege Manuel,

Anthony Margaretic, John Marich, Peter Peterffy, Michelle Pietersz,

Nicole (Hunt) Skermer, Daniel Stanley, Cindy Taffard, Kati Tertelyi,

Vari Whateley.

RECENTLY DECEASED: Alfredo Cristiano, Gruseppina Cilona,

Pietro-Luigi.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: Elena Dolinsky, Denis Charles Foley,

Harry Jankovskis, Enda Reilly, Merlyn Christine Saldanha. Sunday 30 June : Special Collection for

Peter Pence—Annual Collection for the Holy

Father.

Monday 1st July : Legion of Mary : meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Contact Noeline 9562 1358. Charismatic Prayer Group will meet between 7.30 and 9 pm—new winter time—till further notice in the Foyer Good Shepherd Meeting Room. Prayer Requests: 8581 0609. or Irene : 0491 119 613.

Wednesday 3rd July

Mothers’ Prayer Group meet at 9.30

a.m in the Church Foyer.

Joanna 0438 759 059

Beulah 0421 744 094

NOVENA TO "OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP"

at 7:30 pm. For any queries please :

email: mpsnovena@gmail.com or phone: 0452 147 270

PARISH LIFE THIS WEEK

GLEN WAVERLEY INTER

CHURCH CYCLE OF PRAYER

This week we pray for

Glen Waverley Uniting Community.

PROJECT COMPASSION RECEIPTS

ARE AVAILABLE FROM

THE SACRISTY.

SCARVES AND BEANIES FOR HOMELESS MEN We have an urgent need for scarves and beanies for homeless men. Simple patterns for scarves and also beanies are in the Piety Stall. There is SOME yarn available for scarves - otherwise, 100g of cheap acrylic yarn makes one scarf. For beanies – please call Sarah 9562 2628 if you need any 12-ply wool. Remember – dark/dull colours for men only. With thanks always, St Vincent De Paul Society, Wheelers Hill Conference.

WANTED : Friendly, happy people. Help needed for Tea/Coffee after 9 am and 11 am mass. You will be rostered on once a month. Please text Kath on : 0400 462 260.

ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY MASS—Sunday 28 July, 11am— St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne. Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th–70th wedding

anniversary this year? The Life, Marriage & Family Office invites you and your families to join us at the Annual Anniversary

Mass. Couples who register will receive commemorative certificates and packs.

Registrations: www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily or contact the Life, Marriage & Family Office on 9287 5587 or lmf@cam.org.au.

Registrations close Friday 12 July.

SAVE THE DATE

We need help to administer the Stewardship Program. If you are available to be a part of the Leadership Team for the Stewardship Program, your help will be greatly appreciated. Please write your name on the board in the foyer. We need 2 or 3 Volunteers for each Mass.