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

12th august 2018 - NINETEENTH Sunday in ordinary time, year b

Next Week’s Readings Proverbs 9:1-6 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! All who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me and I in them, says the Lord. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Papal Prayer Intentions for August 2018 The treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.

The disciples’ experience on Mount Tabor is an invitation to us to abandon worldly things and to contemplate Jesus. 6th August

The Word Today King 19:4-8 Ephesians 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51

GOD’S HELP

Elijah was the greatest prophet of the Old Testament. He opposed and defeated the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel. This earned him the hatred of the idolatrous queen, Jezebel, who wanted him killed. So he fled into the desert, where he lay down and asked God to take his life away. Then all his troubles would be over. Elijah was running away from something that was going to follow him. Prayer and religion are not meant to be an escape from life but are to help us to face it. God heard the prayer of Elijah and answered it, but not in the way Elijah had wanted. God sent an angel to him with food and water. And strengthened by this food “from heaven" he was able to make his way to Horeb, the mountain of God. Just as his previous condition was not produced by lack of food, so his new strength didn’t come from the food alone. It came from the assurance that God was with him. It was this assurance that breathed new life into him and gave him the heart to go on. Most likely there was nothing supernatural about the incident. It can be explained in a perfectly natural way. The “angel” who fed Elijah was probably the prophet’s own servant whom he had left a short distance away. But this doesn’t mean it wasn’t an expression of God’s care for his prophet. The normal way in which God works is through human agencies. There is a little story that illustrates this. There was a bad flood and the cellar of Thomas' house filled up with water. A man came by in a canoe and said, “Do you want a lift to safety?” “No,” said Thomas. “I have faith in God. He will save me.” The water rose and flooded the ground floor. Thomas was forced to go upstairs. A man in a motorboat came by and offered to take

him to safety, but Thomas said, “I have faith in God. He will save me.” The water rose higher still and Thomas had to take to the roof. A helicopter came by and the pilot offered to take him to safety. But once again Thomas declined, saying “I have faith in God. He will save me.” And he sat there waiting for God. But the water continued to rise and he drowned. On arriving in heaven he said angrily to God, “I had faith in you, and still you let me drown.” To which God replied, “Not once, but three times, I sent you help, and each time you refused it.” Often we don’t always recognise God’s help when it comes. Prayer is not God doing things for us, but God helping us to do things for ourselves and for one another. We will wait in vain for a heavenly angel. But God sends us human angels. All of us have experienced the ministry of such angels. And we also get opportunities to be such an angel to someone in distress. Sometimes it may mean doing something, providing some basic service such as a hot meal. Other times it may mean saying a word of encouragement. Still other times it may mean just being there beside someone, providing a comforting presences, so that the person doesn’t have to suffer alone. Many people go through a bad period. It is only the care of some human angel that helps them get through it. Ultimately the “angel” God sent to us is his Son, Jesus. Jesus stays by our side, and gives us, not ordinary bread, but the “bread of life”. In the strength of this bread he will walk all the way to the mountain of God, namely, eternal life. New Sunday & Holy Day Liturgies, Flor McCarthy SDB

Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Stephen Gale Brendan Keogh

Michael Nolan

Matthew House

St Joseph’s Room Commemorating 150 Years of This Parish

St Joseph’s Room is on target to be completed by

November. Anyone wishing to help to alleviate the cost to the Parish with monetarily offerings would be kindly

accepted and recognised on our memorial board. 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. The Memorial Board will remain in the foyer for all time and will be a permanent tribute to these parishioners. There will be four sections: Bronze For those who contribute from $1 - $500 Silver For those who contribute from $501-$1000 Gold For those who contribute $1001-$2000 Platinum For those who contribute $2001+

MEMORABILIA FOR SALE 150th Anniversary Memorabilia will be available

to purchase at this weekend’s Masses or can be purchased from the Parish Centre. These all make great keepsakes, as well as a wonderful gift: Fridge Magnets $2.00, Pens $3.00

and notebooks $5.00. All are marked “St Liborius 150th Anniversary, 2018.

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.

Gloria Kallasmae, Vera Harrington, Hilda Brown, James Naughton, Debra Trickey, Elaine Morgan, Frances Toy, Anthony Lee, Bernice Stevens, Elva Cooper, Laureesa Bannan, Jacob Holden,

Andrija Bubek, Edward Thorpe, Trevor Wingrave, Fr Felix (Leo) Nette, Margaret McGrath, Louie Stokes, Elizabeth Neale, Victor Borchard, Barry Leahy, Norma Allinson, Mary Trewhella, Annie Eposito,

Elina Fitzpatrick, Phyllis Gleeson, Michael Coughlin, Andrew Scott, Roisin McGrath Marie Therese Hoskins Bernard Pocock, Maurice Wilson Robert Wilson Francis Wilson Mary Corrigan.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Susan Joy Woodward

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

Patricia Schultz, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, Kevin & Dot Stevens Joe Singe Judith McNamara

Maureen O’Keefe, Christine Longmire, Patricia Ennor, Alan Surplice, Nellie Tobias, Bert & Angelini Caldow

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

ST JOSEPH’S ROOM Next stage - concrete floor and walls going up

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS CORNER Fr Antony and the Parishioners wish to acknowledge the following birthday of the week - Happy birthday to Melva O’Dwyer.

HOLY HOUR THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR VOCATIONS WEEK 2018

When: SUNDAY 12TH AUGUST at 4.30pm Where: St Kilian’s Church There will be a Holy Hour for vocations. Our vision is for each parish to have a parish priest. Let us meet the challenge of the great shortage of priests. VOCATIONS WEEK is a special time for all Catholics to “Pray that the Lord of the harvest sends labourers into His harvest”. Serra International Bendigo branch. Contact 0448 188 343.

‘LEANING ON THE HEART OF GOD - COMPANIONING THE DYING’:

Saturday Morning ‘Coffee & Conversation’ with Sr Helen Glasheen RSM & Mrs Loretta Lilford. What might we expect, and what can we do, when someone we care about is dying? How may we accompany them on during this precious final journey? 10.00 am – 12.00 pm When: Saturday 22 September 2018 Mercy Centre, 69 Hogan St TATURA RSVP (for catering): Sacred Heart Parish Tatura ‘Ph: 03 5824 1049 E: tatura@cdos.org.au ‘Ph: 03 5441 2544 E: adultfaith@sandhurst.catholic.org.au When: Saturday 3 November 2018 Sacred Heart Church, Wodonga Catholic Parish, Beechworth Rd WODONGA RSVP (for catering): Wodonga Catholic Parish 02 6024 3366 E: wodonga@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

BAPTISM THIS WEEKEND We pray for Ted Henry Miller and his parents Henry and Lauren as they begin their journey of faith together. May God bless them and their family and friends as they celebrate the sacrament

4TH OCEANIA APOSTOLIC CONFERENCE OF MERCY WWW.OACOM2018.COM

Divine Mercy Australia Ltd. is proud to be hosting the 4TH OACOM to be held at the Divine Mercy Shrine Keysborough When: Friday 24th August through to the Sunday 26th August. The theme is “Now is Time for Mercy”. Said John Canavan, Divine Mercy Australia Director, “The first OACOM was held in Samoa in 2009 as a direct result of the 1st WORLD APOSTOLIC CONGRESS ON MERCY (WACOM) held in Rome 2008. At this event’s conclusion all participating country members were required to organize Continental Congresses for each region. The objective being to “continue light the fire of mercy in the four corners of the earth and pass on the message of hope for mankind and peace for the world through the Divine Mercy of God.” Tickets are $50 for the whole weekend. People are encouraged to bring their own food or food and beverages can be purchased at the venue. For further event registration details please refer to the contact details below: Mr. John Canavan Director Divine Mercy Australia (03) 9830 4386 sales@divinemercy.com.au www.oacom2018.com

Youth Corner Stronger Rally!! Stronger Rally which takes place in Wodonga Catholic Parish, (Sacred Heart Church), Beechworth Road Wodonga, on August 17th 2018 from 6pm to 9pm. For more information please contact catherine.mckinley@ccw.vic.edu.au or stephen.mckinley@ccw.vic.edu.au UPCOMING EVENTS Bendigo D-Groups After 6pm Youth-led Mass Sunday August 26 Sunday September 30 Saturday October 27 RALLIES Friday August 17, WODONGA + Another later in the year (details to come) RETREAT Friday – Sunday November 30 – December 2 Registrations open soon!

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

“Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!” 1 KINGS 19:7 Jesus knows that our stewardship journey will be difficult; we are not designed to do it on our own. Fortunately, Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all – the gift of the Eucharist; His own body and blood. When we join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find the strength and courage to be His joyful disciples.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Today we celebrate the feast day of Mary of the Cross Mackillop and gathered for mass as a school community. The first Australian saint who was canonized in 2010, Mary MacKillop was the founder of the Josephites who worked with the poor in educating and caring for them from the mid 1800’s. St Liborius has a strong connection with the Josephites as the nuns educated our students from 1920’s to 1970’s. Thank you to all the families and parishioners who joined the children and staff to celebrate the feast of Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The readers and alter servers did a great job. A special thank you to Sr Geraldine Larkins our Catholic Education Deputy Director, who is also a Josephite Sister. Sr Geraldine spoke to the congregation about Mary MacKillop and the works that Mary did as well as the legacy she left throughout Australia. Thank you also to Fr Antony and Hollie Webster for all their preparation and leadership and the choir and musicians. Congratulations to all who contributed to the planning and the celebrations of our St Liborius Founders day & mass as well as the 150 year celebrations of the St Liborius church. A large crowd attended the weekend activities and mass as well as enjoyed a beautiful lunch. Well done to all involved which was another fine example of the whole St Liborius community banding and working together. Wishing Georgia Griffin all the very best as she begins her maternity leave this week. We hope to hear of some exciting news in the coming weeks. We welcome Aminda Polonowita to the Yr 1/2’s and Nichaud Stringer to the Yr 5/6 ‘s for the remainder of the year. We also welcome Meg Howlett, student teacher, who will complete her 3 week placement in the prep unit. P/T/S Conferences - Thank you to all parents, teachers and students for the way you all engaged in these conferences. It is an important element of our reporting process as well as an opportunity to set clear and achievable goals for the remainder of the year. Athletics Carnival - Congratulations to all students for the way they competed in our 2018 Senior Athletics Carnival. The weather was favourable on the day and a number of students qualified to compete in the Bendigo Catholic Athletics on Monday 20 August. More information will be sent out to these students. Feast of the Assumption - Next Wednesday on August 15 we will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. This is a Holy Day of Obligation and mass will be held in the Liborius Centre at 9.15am. All parents and parishioners are invited to come along and join the students and staff for this important occasion. 2019 Prep Interviews - This week we have commenced the Prep Interviews with parents and our 2019 preps. It is an exciting time and a joy to witness the excitement that starting school creates along with its many challenges that it creates as these child begin to focus on the next chapter in their academic life. This Friday 10 August the Yr 5/6 students will attend the Annual Bendigo Writers Festival. This is my first week back after Long Service Leave which I spent traveling with my family. There were many highlights on our travels, including visiting the original homestead and relatives of the Dullards in Durrow, Ireland as well as the resting place of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Mercy Sister. We visited many historical sites throughout Europe and spent time connecting with the community in Reggio Emilia who have provided inspiration for many around the world in the way they provide education for their children as a community. I am grateful and thankful for the leadership of Alistair Stewart as Acting Principal and Carmelina Scalora as Acting Deputy Principal who were well supported by the leadership team and staff. Many successful events and processes took place in my absence which is fantastic. Thanks to everyone for your assistance during this time. Finally thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts, prayers and cards with the death of my father, Frank Dullard. He was an amazing man who has left a magnificent legacy as well family and friends who love him dearly. I also appreciate the way our school community banded together to allow for a number of staff to attend the funeral, this was very touching. Thank you every-one. Have a wonderful week Frank Dullard, Principal

CELEBRATION OF FR PETER TAYLOR’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION:

Please join St Joseph’s Parish Benalla in the celebration of Father Peter Taylor’s 30th Anniversary of Ordination. Benalla Parish will be celebrating this event on Sunday 16th September 2018, commencing after the completion of 10.30am Mass. A light lunch and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to the Parish Office by Friday 24th August for Catering Purposes. St Joseph’s Parish of Benalla 42 Arundel Street, Benalla 3672. Phone 03 5762 2060 Email; benalla@cdos.org.au

THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – Airs 12 August 2018

This week on The Journey, we have invited the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to share with us their reflection from the Gospel of John. Trish McCarthy joins us in her Milk &Honey segment and reminds us that Life is Fragile, and Bruce Downes, The Catholic Guy talks to us about Trusting is a Better Life. Christian Music is an integral part of our show and together with our God Spots, this is the Journey Catholic Radio, where faith, hope, love and life come together. Tune into LIFE 105.1FM Sunday 11am or Wednesday 3pm 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.

BISHOP JOSEPH GRECH MEMORIAL COLLOQUIUM: ‘The Global Compacts and the Contribution of the Catholic Church’ Dr Anne Therese Gallagher, Rev Fr Fabio Baggio, Most Rev Mark Coleridge DD, When: Wednesday 22nd August 2018 6.30 pm Christ Lecture Theatre ACU, 19 Young St, Fitzroy. ALL WELCOME

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: eaglehawk@sandhurst.catholic.org.au Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com Parish Priest: Fr. Antony Joseph Mobile: 0407 708 895 Email antonypedi@gmail.com 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 5th August

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:

$1234.40 TOTAL:

$754.50 $209.90 $270.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

A Kirkwood M Jinks

1st: 2nd:

D Duane T Duane

J Chirgwin A Trewarne

10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:

M Gill K Taylor

P Singe E McDermott

Next Weekend 6.00pm

P & B Pontell 1st: 2nd:

J Chirgwin B O’Brien

B Bourke A O’Brien

10.30am M Dole D Purden

1st:2nd:

B Keogh M Tangey

K Taylor K Waters

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 - Tues 6pm Mass Wed - Assumption Mass 9.15am School 6pm Mass Thurs 6pm Mass Friday 9.15am Mass

P.S. Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day

Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat- followed by brunch) 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

Who built King Arthur's round table?

Sir Cumference. Why is Peter Pan always

flying? Because he neverlands

Why does Waldo wear strips? Because he doesn't want to be

spotted.

Church Cleaning Roster

2018

January Kathy Waters

February

March Sue Kauter

April

May Trish Mudge

June

July Done & Dusted

August

September