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St Liborius Parish
VISION: We, the St Liborius parish Community, seek to support each other in growing together in faith and sharing this faith with the wider community.
St Augustine’s (Myers Flat), St Stephen’s (Raywood) Communities Growing Together
14th October 2018 - twenty-eight Sunday in ordinary time, year b
Next Week’s Readings Isaiah 53:10-11 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! Alleluia!
Responsorial Psalm Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!
Papal Prayer Intentions for October 2018 The Mission of Religious That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.
Each of us is the wounded man, and the Good Samaritan is Jesus, who approached us and took care of us. 8th October
The Word Today Wisdom 7:7-11 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30
THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS The young man asked Jesus, “Master, what have I to do to inherit eternal life?” It’s obvious that he had already asked another question, if not of Jesus, then of someone else. That question was: What is the purpose of life? The answer to which is: to gain eternal life. These are the two most important questions in life. Most of us asked the same sort of questions when we were young. Perhaps we don’t ask them any longer? Here we are, on the train of life, being carried forward inexorably, and it seems at an ever-increasing speed, but where the train is bound for is no longer a burning issue with us. Why is this? Could it be that we are so preoccupied with the baggage, or with amusements and distractions, that we simply have no time for such matters? Or could it be that, like the young man who came to Jesus, we have found that it is dangerous to ask such questions? The climate we live in doesn’t encourage this kind of questioning and reflection. Spiritual questions are seldom a topic of conversation at dinner tables, or even in intimate talks among friends. People focus more on work, family problems, and the political and economic issues of the day. Discussions about moral values and spiritual beliefs seldom happen. In fact, they are more or less taboo. We are practical people. We want answers, not problems. Moral and spiritual matters are difficult issues. An American psychiatrist has said, “To a large extent our lives are spent in avoiding a confrontation with ourselves. Most of our daily activates facilitate this. They distract us from ourselves, and from reflection. We are tranquilised by the
trivial.” Jesus answered the young man’s question thus: “Keep the commandments.” And the young man said, “ I have kept the commandments.” For Jesus keeping the commandments was just the bare minimum. He saw that this young man was capable of more. So he said to him, “If you want to be perfect, sell what you have, give the money to the poor, and then come and follow me.” The young man stood on the brink of a new and exciting world. However, he quickly realised that he could not enter this new world without saying good-bye to his old world. He hesitated. He looked back at that old world, and began to weigh up the things he was leaving. Suddenly he realised he couldn’t do it. As he went away a sadness descended on him, the sadness that descends on us when we choose to live for ourselves. Some people are unwilling to let go of a single one of their old values in order to acquire a new one. If we fear to lose the pleasures of the old world, we will never taste the joys of the new. Jesus demands the best of us as he did of the young man. He will not allow us to settle for anything less. The challenge - if you wish to be perfect - is issued to us too. However, the thing we might be called upon to sacrifice in order to take up that challenge could vary for each of us. We have to look into our own hearts to see what it is that we would have to give up in order to respond to it. New Sunday & Holy Day Liturgies, Flor McCarthy SDB
St Joseph’s Room Commemorating 150 Years of This Parish Bronze For those who contribute from $1 - $499 Silver For those who contribute from $500-$999 Gold For those who contribute $1000-$1999 Platinum For those who contribute $2000+ It is intended to have a “Memorial Board” in the foyer of the Parish Centre listing donors who have contributed to this work, along with the name of a person (if they so wish) they would like to commemorate.
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Bronze
S & M Tobias K. Fitzpatrick W. O’Brien (labour only) B. Keogh (labour only) S. Gale
Anon Raywood Flooring Xtra N. Wright M. Nolan (labour only) W. Daniel
St Liborius P.S. G. Woodward M. House (labour only) Boxall family
Mollie Ilsley S.M.C.C. Bendigo
J Hoskins
M & D Manning E. Sheridan J Sullivan
Verryt family Legion of Mary
J Neale Mass Offerings
F. Dullard Family A & H O’Brien
Roberts Family D Trewarne
With St Liborius, St Stephen & St Augustine, let us be a spiritual benefactor to each other in prayer, especially for the health and well-being of:
Pray for our seminarians: Dean Klayford Bongat, Adi Indra, Jackson Saunders, Nathan Verallo & DJ Suguitan.
May they rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.
In faith and hope let us pray for those who have gone before us and those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
Maud Fribbs, Barry Naughton, Anne Ketterer, Ivy Allen, Bernard Kidd, Eileen Bourke, Margaret Lobb, Catherine Heath, Paula Cole, Mabel Hawkins, Julie White,
Carol Allen, John O’Hanlon, Robert Lewis, Laurie Lynch, Mary Westaway,
Anniversaries:
Recently Deceased: Ferdie Lorenz, Michael Lalor
As we gather to worship, we acknowledge the Traditional owners and custodians of this land- the Jaara Country we are standing on- the Jaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears who have been custodians of this land for centuries.
Mary Furlong, Russell Milikins, Zoey Lovejoy, Lenny Waters Carmel Moon Martin & Helen Tansey Joyce Bettinelli Marcel Caldow
Patricia Schultz, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, Kevin & Dot Stevens Joe Singe Judith McNamara Sue Hoskins
Maureen O’Keefe, Christine Longmire, Patricia Ennor, Alan Surplice, Nellie Tobias, Bert & Angeline Caldow Mary Haugh
PARISH MATTERS
Anyone who wishes to receive communion or to meet with Fr Antony
at any time, please give Fr Antony a call on his mobile 0407 708 895.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O God, who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all Nations, and
who by Baptism and Confirmation has called us to build up your Holy Church,
We implore you to choose from among us, your children, many
priests and religious who will love you with their whole hearts and will gladly spend their lives to make you better known and
loved by all.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
BIRTHDAYS Father and the Parishioners of St Liborius would like to wish a very happy birthday to Anne Trewarne, Mary Haugh & Francis Gallagher.
ST LIBORIUS PARISH For those who missed Mass last Saturday. Fr Antony will be returning to India & vacating position of Parish Priest of St Liborius on 18th December. As you are aware the construction of St Joseph room down at the Parish Centre is nearing completion. For those who would like to give a donation towards the project to help offset the cost and have their names on the memorial board, the cut-off date for donations will be Sunday 28th October. The photos on the left - what the St Joseph’s room originally looked like and the photos on the right - what the nearly completed project now looks like.
BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS
“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” MARK 10:25 Jesus uses tough language that we may not want to hear. But, we are all called to be generous with all our gifts. Not just the ones we pick and choose, but all our gifts: our time in prayer to God, our talent in participating in parish ministries and our treasure supporting our local parish and other charities.
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – Airs 21 October 2018
All Journey Catholic Radio information is a week in advance. This week on The Journey, our Gospel is read by Nick Weir, Sr Hilda shares her Wisdom from the Abbey, Bruce Downes and The Catholic Guy, Bruce Downes encourages us with his sage words. Our music is sourced from local artists and Australia wide Christian music artists who come together to help us make our program amazing. It is where faith, hope, love and life come together in the Journey. Tune into or go to WWW.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.
DIVINE WILL MEETING AT HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Divine Will Meeting at Holy Rosary Church, Hamelin Street, White Hills commencing with Mass at 9am. When: Thursday 9th November. The day will conclude with Divine Mercy Chaplet 3pm to 3:30pm. B.Y.O. Lunch. Tea and coffee provided.
BRIGIDINE SISTERS FAREWELL: When: Saturday 17th November 2018 11.00am Concelebrated Mass St. Joseph’s Church Beechworth. 12.30pm Luncheon Baarmutha Function Centre, Balaclava Road, Beechworth. Tickets for the luncheon: Adults: $25.00, Children $12.00 (under 16) Bookings essential and all tickets must be prepaid. For more information or bookings contact Anne: 0402 814 002 or Online:[email protected]
‘SANDHURST PRIESTS & PASTORAL ASSOCIATES WORKING TOGETHER’
Wednesday 24th October 2018 10.30 am – 3.00 pm (Lunch provided) St Augustine’s Church, Church Street Kyabram Facilitator: Ms Kylie Smith (Sandhurst CEO) The purpose of the day: is to engage in conversation about the pastoral
relationship between priests and pastoral associates. Specifically, we will look at: Consideration of Pastoral Associates’ Roles &
Contracts Pastoral Associates working with Priests: Sharing of
insights. Best Practice for ‘Handover’ in times of Transition Welcoming overseas Priests into our parishes. Any other issues. Please RSVP by Wednesday 17th October, 2018: [email protected] Tel: 03 5441 2544 Further Info: Contact Fr Brian Boyle [email protected] *All priests are welcome, even if your parish currently does not have a PA.
PLENARY COUNCIL 2020-2021 – DISCUSSION GROUPS TRAINING:
When: Saturday 20th October 10.30 am – 1.00 pm. Where: Mons Peter Jeffrey Parish Centre Knight St SHEPPARTON. Cathy Jenkins (AOE, Melbourne) will conduct training, based on the Diocese of Sandhurst Plenary Council Resource booklet, for those in parishes, schools, pastoral associates, youth ministry workers, prayer groups, members of pastoral initiatives and interested persons in our Diocese. Book ASAP: [email protected]; 03 5441 2544. Further info: Fr Brian Boyle: [email protected]:
FROM DIAGNOSIS TO OAM Daniel Giles OAM Public Speaker and Disability Advocate along with his father Daryl Giles, and sister Leash Giles (teacher at Marist College Bendigo) will be presenting a talk about Daniel’s journey from diagnosis until now. This will be of special interest to people on the spectrum, family members, carers and professionals. When: Tuesday 23 October at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Venue: St Kilian’s Hall 161 McCrae St. Bendigo. For Bookings www.trybooking.com/UXLF or more information [email protected]
LITURGY IN OUR DIOCESE When: Saturday 27th October Marian Centre, Where: St Mary’s Parish MOOROOPNA. All Welcome. Workshops: Session 1 @ 10.15 am: Music in Liturgy Dr Paul Taylor & Joanne Bonazza OR Preaching & Homilies Fr Brian Boyle. Session 2 @ 12.30 pm: Music in Liturgy OR Masses with Children & Children’s Liturgy of the Word Tba. Meal: Provided. Bookings: [email protected] or 03 5441 2544. The final Liturgy Workshops Day for 2018 will be: Thurs December 6 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Catholic Parish WODONGA
OCTOBER 20th The St Liborius Church will have a Social Night after the 6pm Mass on the 20th October. We will be having a meal in the Parish Centre so please
bring a plate to share. Then afterwards there will be a film on Fatima to watch.
CONTACT US Office Hours: Tue 10.30am-1.00pm Wed/Thu 10.30am-2.30pm Fri 10.00am-3.00pm Phone: 5446 8235 (Parish Office) Address: 50 Panton Street Eaglehawk 3556 Email: [email protected] Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com Parish Priest: Fr. Antony Joseph Mobile: 0407 708 895 Email [email protected] Parish Secretary: Tracy Rober ts Pastoral Assistant: Michael Nolan After Hours (7pm—7am) Emergency Catholic Clergy Contact: 0429 371 253 SCHOOL Phone: 5446 9172 Principal: Frank Dullard Deputy: Alistair Stewart Secretary: Louise O’Connor Chaplain: Louise Trewhella PARISH ORGANISATIONS Parish Pastoral Team
Ex-Officio: Fr Antony Joseph, Frank
Dullard. Michael Nolan, John Pallotta,
Members: Tracey Cole, Chris O’Brien,
Margaret Watson, Brian Bourke, Anne
Maree Holden.
Parish Finance Team
John Pallotta, Matthew House, Kathy
Taylor, Tracey Cole.
Parish Priest Consultant Team:
Margaret Watson, John Pallotta, Tracey
Cole, Michael Nolan.
Planned Giving David Trewarne
Parish Liturgy Team
Parish Sacramental Team
Denise Webb, Hollie Webster, Anne Maree
Holden, Maree Penno and Trish Blanks
Catholic Women’s League
Elizabeth McDermott, Maureen Bourke
Legion of Mary Anne O’Brien
RCIA Team Tricia Blanks, Brian Bourke,
Maureen Bourke, Anne-Maree Holden,
Kathy Waters
Tuesday Communion Round
Co-ordinator: Sandie Westaway
Friday Communion Round
Co-ordinator: Liz McDermott
KSC Community Welfare Project
Brian Bourke: 5446 8821
Josephite’s Associates: Margaret Tobias
Caritas Project Compassion Brian Bourke
God Start Anne O’Brien
Piety Stall Michael O’Dea, Anne O’Brien
Child Safety Brian Bourke, Maureen Gill
St Vincent de Paul: 54462585
PLANNED GIVING — Thank You COLLECTIONS FOR 7th October
ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:
$1204.70 TOTAL:
$794.50 $250.20 $160.00
Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
This Weekend 6.00pm
A Kirkwood M Jinks
1st: 2nd:
S McGowan L Fitzgerald
A O’Brien B Bourke
10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:
B Keogh M Tangey
K Waters P Blanks
Next Weekend 6.00pm
P & B Pontell 1st: 2nd:
T Duane D Duane
J Chirgwin A Trewarne
10.30am M Dole D Purden
1st:2nd:
M Gill K Taylor
P Singe E McDermott
PARISH ACTIVITIES
WEEKLY
Wise Eaters
Every Monday at 9.30am.
Walk N Talk
Every Tuesday at 9.30am.
Brunch Kitchen
Every Tuesday at 11.30am (exc school holidays)
Parish Sacramental Team
Every Monday at 7.00pm
Mothers Prayer
Every Friday 10.00am till 11.00
MONTHLY
Secular Franciscans
Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm.
Parish Finance Team Meeting
Quarterly at 7.00pm.
Parish Pastoral Team Meeting
Quarterly at 7.00pm.
Card making
Every 2nd Wed of the month at 1.30pm.
Catholic Women’s League
Every 4th Wed of the month at 1.30pm.
BEC Meeting - Group D
Every 1st Fri of the month at 1.30pm.
Josephite’s Meeting
3rd Wed of every 2nd month at 10.30am.
Bendigo Textile Group
Every 2nd Sun of the month at 10.00am.
Contact: Barbara Lomas 0417313760
Knights of the Southern Cross
Every 2nd Thu of the month.
Contact: Brian Bourke 5446 8821
Filipino Mass
4th Sunday of the month.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Mon 6pm Mass Tues - Friday 9.15am Mass
P.S. Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day
Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat) 6.00pm (Parish) Sunday 9.00am (Raywood) 10.30am (Parish)
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation
Everyday of the week 40mins prior to Mass except on Sunday.
Anointing of the sick
Please ring parish office.
Baptisms
Please call in to the parish office for a Baptism kit ($30).
Baptism preparation is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Kilian’s Parish Centre.
Bookings required. Phone 5441 6244.
Weddings
Bookings must be made at least six months prior.
Please ring parish office.
ROSTERS
A somewhat unobservant churchgoer complained to his priest recently: “You read the same gospel three Sundays in a
row and gave the same homily each time.” The priest asked: “What did I preach about each time?” The complainant
replied: “I don’t remember!” So the priest quickly added “Well then I must preach
the homily for a fourth time and hopefully it may sink in." Note: John 6:1-69 was
read over five Sundays, three were centred on the “Jesus as the Bread of Life”.
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