st. john’s parish mitcham...2020/07/12 · parish information faith formation, social &...
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St. John’s Parish Mitcham 494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham 3132
(Postal: P.O. Box 95, Mitcham 3132) Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stjohnsmitcham.com.au Phone: 03 9401 6366 Fax No. 03 9872 4316
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12 2020—Year A
The seed fell on rich soil
In the rich soil of care, the word of God takes root,
In the fruitful soil of birth,
the word of God becomes flesh.
In the thorny soil of suffering, the word of God consoles.
In the flowering soil of friendship,
the word of God makes sense.
In the deep soil of faith, the word of God comes to life.
And in the times we till our lives
with care, compassion, with courage and endurance,
with joy and with love, the word of God is sown by Jesus,
and bears its rich fruit, and is given to us
in the Bread of Life.
The seed fell on rich soil.
Communion Reflections—Donal Neary SJ
“St John’s Parish community, committed to the Victorian Child Safe Standards
& acknowledges that Child Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility”
PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM MISSION STATEMENT To lead and empower the people of our parish to work independently and use their skills
and gifts to grow the life of our faith community now and into the future.
Parish Information
Faith Formation, Social & Others
Normal Weekend Mass Times at St. John’s Saturday Vigil, 6pm, then 8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am, 5pm 9.30am St James Vermont
Parish Priest
Fr Dispin John Supported by Fr Michael Kelly, CSsR Parish Office
Visitation and Communion to the Sick & Housebound: Office hours: Closed until further notice please call for assistance
Co-ordinator: Cath Brindle 0423 065 825 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Ph: 9401 6366
Bereavement Ministry & Pastoral Care: Monika Bredhauer Parish Secretaries: Martine Giles (Monday-Wednesday & Friday)
Schools Elisa Kelesidis (Tuesday-Friday)
St John’s School, 494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 9874 1575 Principal: Mrs Verona Gridley St. James School, 51 Centre Road, Vermont, 9874 1830 RE for Government Schools:
Principal: Mr Dave Mutimer Andrew Puls—0407 352 706
Services: St Vincent de Paul Shop 2/82 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood 9870 9124 - St Vincent de Paul Furniture Pick-Ups 1800 621 349 The House of Books (house next door to the Church) 9401 6306 - St Vincent de Paul Welfare Assistance 1800 305 330
Scripture Readings for week Mon: Isaiah 1:10-17 Matthew 5:10 Tues: Isaiah 7:1-9 Matthew 11:20-24 Wed: Isaiah 10:5-7 13-16 Matthew 11:25-27 Thur: Isaiah 26:7-9 12 16-19 Matthew 11:28-30 Fri: Isaiah 38:1-6 21-22 7-8 Matthew 12:1-8 Sat: Micah 2:1-5 Matthew 12:14-21 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 12:13 16-19 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 13:24-43
AMONGST OUR PARISH FAMILY
We welcome into our Parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism Mia Grace Quirk.
We ask for the grace and peace of Eternal life for Dennis Hitchens and those who have recently passed away, and for those whose memories are sacred to us at this time especially, Harry Kiekebosch, Jean Dillon, Stanley Rodrigo, Philip Wallis, Violet Wallis, Laurie Wallis, Cesar Nicolas Snr, Andrew George, Hartley Henricus, Mary Henricus, Sr Mary Bernadette, Nora Bredhauer, Alicia Tokarski.
The Travelling Rosary will be held at the home of Beryl Fernando from Sunday 12 July—Friday 17 July. We encourage you to say the Rosary in the safety of your own home during this time.
Inspiration for the coming week from the Compassion and Friendship Group
Start where you are; Use what you have;
Do what you can.
Giving—Our Parish needs your support Details are: First Collection: Account Name: St John’s Presbytery Account BSB 083343 Account No. 515 469 035 Second Collection: Account Name: St John’s Church Account BSB 083347 Account No. 676 841 942 Reference field: Envelope number and Surname (contact the Parish Office if you don’t know your envelope no.) You can also mail a cheque, mentioning the split between the 1st and 2nd collections. Please mention your name and envelope number. If you have any questions about this, please ring the Parish Office 9401 6366 or email: [email protected]
UPDATE ON PARISH OFFICE
As a result of the new restrictions in place the Parish Office will no longer be available for face-to-face enquiries. This is consistent with the Victorian Government guidelines encouraging the community to limit their day-to-day activities outside their homes. For general enquiries please contact the Parish Office on 9401 6366 or alternatively email [email protected] and a member of the Parish Team will respond to your query. If you need to contact Fr Dispin urgently, please call him directly on 0413 683 153. Fr Dispin is also very happy to have a casual chat with any parishioner who so wishes. The Parish Newsletter will be posted on the parish website each week, please feel free to email any parish news, recent deaths, anniversaries of loved ones that you want to share. Please celebrate our parish masses posted on the parish website stjohnsmitcham.com.au
Faith Formation, Social & Other
Nothing can Separate us from the Love of Christ It is encouraged to continue active participation in the life of the Church, through activities such as time in personal and family prayer, reflecting on the Scriptures and making a spiritual communion.
Please be aware that you can access the parish website to view the video of Fr Dispin’s Homily and Gospel of the weekend https://www.stjohnsmitcham.com.au/ or you can participate in a Mass online via http://bit.lyMassOnDemand, or www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass
Masses are livestreaming from St Patrick’s Cathedral Monday—Friday at 1pm, Saturday 8am and Sunday 11am. This is available to view on demand until one hour prior to the next scheduled Mass https://www.cam.org.au/mass
CHILD SAFETY
To view our Safeguarding Children & Young People Code of Conduct, go to stjohnsmitcham.com.au
Catholic Social Teaching—What Can I Do About it here and Now?
The House of Books is now closed until further notice. We regret the inconvenience but am sure you can appreciate that it is done as a matter of health and safety of us all.
REMINDER TO ALL VOLUNTEERS
A WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK IS ESENTIAL
Any parishioner who kindly volunteers in any capacity in the Church is now required to have a current Working with Children Check in place. Could you please ensure to advise the Parish Office with details in order for the data base to be accurate. If you don’t have one unfortunately you will not be able to volunteer in any capacity. If you would like assistance with applying for one please contact Elisa Kelesidis at the parish office 9401 6366. Thank you for your continued support of our parish community.
A sincere thank you to those parishioners who so kindly helped celebrate my recent 90th Birthday. The day was made extra special by such thoughtfulness from Fr Dispin and the wider parish community.
Thank you again for helping me share a wonderful mile stone. Ann Russell
STEWARDSHIP GIVING TAX RECEIPTS
Please note that your stewardship giving tax receipts have been mailed on Friday.
Unfortunately the St Vincent de Paul Drive By Food Drive has now been suspended due to the current restrictions. The St Vincent de Paul Team are most grateful for the many donations made by so many generous parishioners. This indeed helps the needs of the community greatly. As soon as restrictions are lifted we will advise when donations can resume.
New Date for Draw of Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle supporting “Lifeboat Foundation” to provide support to established victims of church-related sexual abuse Due to the current restrictions imposed by the Victorian Government, application has been made and approval received for an extension/postponement of the 2020 Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle to the following dates: Draw Date: 26 September 2020 at 7.15pm, Draw Venue: 2 Taylors Lane, Rowville (St Simon’s Church) Publication of Winners Date: 30 September 2020
Faith Formation, Social & Other
VINNIES WINTER APPEAL 2020
As we are unable to hold collections at the Sunday Masses this year, here are three ways you can donate to our Winter Appeal. Thank you for your support. 1) Mail a cheque to the Parish Office at 494 Whitehorse Road (PO Box 95)
Mitcham 3132 marked Vinnies Winter Appeal including your name and address so that we can send you a receipt.
2) If you use internet banking, Vinnies bank details are as follows:
BSB 063-003 1008-1787. This is a bucket account for all Conferences in Victoria so on the details line please enter Agent 446 which identifies Mitcham Conference.
Then email [email protected] with details of your payment (your name does not appear on our bank statement) and the name in which you would like your receipt to be issued. 3) Credit Card or Paypal Payment. You can phone 131 818 and follow the prompts or; log on to Vinnies.org.au and fill in your details. If you would like your donation to be directed back to Mitcham Conference section please enter St Johns Mitcham 446 in the comments section of the online form. Vinnies Head Office will issue receipts for all credit card donations.
APPLY NOW
Enrolments 6th July—16th July 2020
Study at Yarra Theological Union in Semester 2
Offering undergraduate and postgraduate awards of the University of Divinity. Equipping people for
various ministries in the church, parishes, schools, hospitals and church agents.
Classes commence 27th July 2020.
Options for Enrolment:
1) Current students wanting to add units for Semester 2, please complete the Unit amendment form
& email to [email protected]
2) For students who have a question about their enrolment please email the Dean at [email protected]
3) For students who need to discuss their enrolment please call or email, to make an appointment.
Email address: [email protected] Phone: 9890 3771 #1
Check the YTU website for the Semester 2 timetable and fees.
Yarra Theological Union, 98 Albion Road, Box Hill [email protected] www.ytu.edu.au
It’s Time to Lift Our Spirits
We invite you to contribute to our new initiative eg Household tips, Gardening Tips, Simple recipes, Sharing Stories of Hope. Your contributions will be included on our parish website. If you would prefer, your contribution can remain anonymous.
Please send your contributions to the parish office via email: [email protected] or by post or please call Monika on 0438 220 361 for any queries. “A Winter Reflection in my Rose Garden
I have just pruned my roses as they sure look bleak. It is cold and
the forecast predicts rain and hail
look—a little ray of sunshine promising brighter times ahead.
We hear so many people saying sorry for all sorts of reasons and I
have to look at myself and ask what am I sorry for, and should be
sorry for? Will I see a ray of sunshine when I own my own inadequacies and work on
them as I do when I tend the garden.
The roses will bloom again because of the pruning and
nurturing. It is amazing what changes can happen if we are
honest and transparent to ourselves and others. Let us all work
towards peace, harmony, patience and adaptability in this
difficult time. Seasons change and so to can we.
Where is God?
Just look around—look out, it will be Spring in no time.
Pruned roses may be looking bleak but Spring
bulbs are starting to flower.”
Biblical gardens
John is the only one to tell us that Jesus was buried near the site of the crucifixion and the
tomb was in the garden. Remember that Jesus story began in the garden of Eden. Along
the way there was another garden. Jesus and all his disciples went across the Kidron
Valley, to where there was a garden. Judas, the betrayer also knew it. There it all ends in
a garden—garden of resurrection and the beginning of creation. This image has created
prayer opportunity to meet with our Lord in a garden when we can express true feelings
alone without a “brave face”.
Garden Tips
1) Hellebores (also known as winter roses) are now in flower. They give lovely blooms
in pastel shades of green, cream and purple and are frost tolerant.
2) Save the netting from vegetable and fruit bags, if cut in pieces they are perfect for
lining plant pots. They save the earth but allow water to drain through.
3) Time to clean plant tools read for Spring.