This Week

SUNDAY 17th Mar 9am, 11am, 6pm Mass

Baptism Prep at 3.45pm

MONDAY 18th Mar 8.30am Rosary 9.00am Mass

TUESDAY 19th Mar

8.30am Rosary 9.00am Mass

9.30am Adoration 7.30pm Reconciliation

WEDNESDAY 20th Mar

6.30pm Rosary 7pm Mass

7.30pm Meditation

THURSDAY 21st Mar No Mass

FRIDAY 22nd Mar

8.30am Rosary 9am Mass

9.30am Divine Mercy 7.30pm Stations of the

Cross

SATURDAY 23rd Mar Reconciliation 10.30am

6pm Mass

SUNDAY 24th Mar Passion / Palm Sunday 9am, 11am, 6pm Mass

5th Sunday of Lent (C), Mar 16-17, 2013

HABEMAS PAPAM We have a pope Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the world” to find the new Bishop of Rome. “Brothers and Sisters, good evening. You know that the charge of the conclave was to give a bishop of Rome. “It would seem that my brothers went to the end of the world to choose him,” he said March 13 from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pope then called on the crowd of tens of thou-sands to pray for “our Bishop Emeritus Benedict.” “This way of the Church that we com-mence on,” he said, is one of “an evan-gelization in this beautiful city.” Before he closed his remarks, Pope Francis asked the crowd for the favor of praying for him in silence before he gave his blessing. He then bowed at the waist as silence settled over St. Peter’s Square. The Pope blessed the throng of people, saying, “I give my blessing to you and all people of good will in the world.” “I’m going to say goodbye now, thank you so much for your welcome. I say good night “because tomorrow I want to go and pray to Mary for her pro-tection.”

Archbishop Denis Hart writes ....

As Archbishop of Melbourne and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, I joyfully welcome the glad news of the appointment of Pope Francis . For two weeks the Catholics of the world have been without the spiritual father of their family. We have been looking forward to this

special moment when our new Holy Father, chief teacher and shepherd would be announced. The announcement brings great joy and hope and readiness to walk with him on the way to Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis, formerly

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio SJ

born in Buenos Aires in 1936,

ordained a Jesuit priest in

1969 and subsequently was

novice master, teacher of literature and

psychology, has been Archbishop of Buenos

Aires since 1998 and a Cardinal since 2001.

He was Jesuit Provincial in Argentina from

1973 to 1979. He is known for

commitment to doctrine and social justice,

and is a humble man of simple lifestyle. His

appointment is a sign to the Catholics of

Latin America and the whole world of the

invitation given to all to follow Jesus closely.

He has served as member of a number of

offices in the Holy See”

In this time of rejoicing we thank God who

has given us a leader and teacher to bring us

to God, to care for us and unite us in the

service of God and others. We offer our new

Holy Father our prayers, obedience and love

as he prepares to begin his ministry for us.

On behalf of all Australian Catholics I will

immediately write to the Holy Father with

our pledge of loyalty, prayer and support.

Parish Calendar, News & Events

DIARY DATES

17th Mar Altar Server meeting 3-4pm in church 17th Mar Baptism Preparation in Parish House 3.45pm 23rd Mar Family Mass at 6pm Mass 26th Mar Holy Week Reconciliation Service at 7.30pm 28th Mar Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7.30pm 29th Mar Good Friday 10am Station of the Cross 3pm Solemn Commemoration of the Passion 7pm Prayer at the Foot of the Cross 30th Mar Easter Vigil Mass at 7.30pm 31st Mar Easter Sunday Mass at 9am and 11am (No evening Mass on this day) Altar Servers Meeting

Next Sunday Afternoon March 17th at 3.00pm there will be the first meeting of the year for all altar servers. Current servers are invited to come along as well as those interested in being part of our altar server ministry Palm branches

We need palm branches for Passion/ Palm Sunday. If you have some in your garden and wish to bring them over to church, please leave them at the church during the week or by Friday at the latest. 2013 Sacrament programs for children On Tuesday the 5th of March we held our Registration Night for children who wish to take part in this year's Sacrament program. If you missed registration night and still wish your child to be part of the program, please contact the Parish Office ASAP on 9700 3781 Holy Cross Retreat Centre: 1. Come Away Day : Come along to Holy Cross Retreat Centre on Wednesday March 20th for a 10am start. This is an opportunity to have a quiet day in which to reflect and pray with others. The day includes a celebration of the Eucharist and ends at 3pm. BYO lunch. Donation of $20-25 towards costs.

THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES. Please pick up your new sets of envelopes. From the back of the church. Perhaps you may be able to pick up the ones for the people you know or live close by, it

will saves us posting them—thanks. STATIONS OF THE CROSS 2013 We are still looking for a few more of the youth of our parish to help with the Stations of the Cross for Good Friday. Come along Sunday evening straight after 6.00pm Mass for practice—this Sunday. 7.00pm. Holy Week & Easter Sign up sheets are in the gathering space and the foyer. Please sign for whichever ministry you think you can be available for over the week. Please note that you will be contacted by the group organising the Liturgy for the particular day when your services are required. It is good to have many people involved. Readers and Eucharistic Ministers: A big thank you to all who attended the reflection sessions. Some people seem to have changed their phone numbers and e-mail addresses. If you have changed your phone number or you have changed from landline to a mobile or you have a new e-mail address please E-mail Sr Brigid on brigid.murphycp@stpaulapostle.com.au with your details. The Cyrene Centre Family Fundraising Dance The Cyrene Centre is having their Fundraising Dance to help the running of the centre. The event will be held on Saturday, 20th April 2013 at St Anthony’s Hall, 90 Buckley St, Noble Park from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. We will be entertained by Mistique Band. Cost of entry is $20 per adult and $10 per child. BYO food and drinks. Tickets are available from the Parish office or contact directly to Cyrene Centre on 9574 6355 Friends of Ermera is once again having their Fundraising dinner night to help the schools in East Timor. The event is next Saturday, 23rd March from 6pm to 12 Midnight at St Paul Apostle Parish Community Hall. Entry fee is $25pp (for anyone over 16 years) $10pp (for children 10 Yrs to 15 Yrs) Entry includes a 2 course meal which will be served from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For further information please contact Jan Tresize 0438 393 846, Pedro Baptista 0419 387 765 or Xana Boavida 0412 220 739.

The Passionist Community is looking for contacts for garden maintenance. If you can recommend someone please contact Fr Tim through the parish office.

This weekend we pray for: Those who are sick Philippe Etheve, Youlia Younan, Natalie Bonnefin, Noel Brennan, Kifah Boboo, Rosemary Kuster, Franco Muleta, Christine Brennan, Nina Raveche, Sandra Samir, Shirley Frank, Connie D’Souza, Liz Jackson, Jose Zaia, Colleene Strentz, Lena Dichusa, Mike Jansz, John Coquet, Edgardo Sotiar, Ste-ven Klepac, Magda Domskoa, Aziza Chocky, Anthony Sylvester, Peter Tongi, Bert Geileskey, Su-zanne Michel, Teresa Leong, Joan Druett, Joyce Peters, Alyson Jillian Mendoza, Anne Payet, Samaa & Hadel

For those who have died Alberto Alfaro, Philippe Etheve, Sr Eleanor Trindade, Maria Gusmao, Maria Almeida, Romano Val-leri, Charles Daly, Henry Browne, Vivian Chapman, Pat Guinan, Juan Colombo, Therese Jordan, María Radgticchio, Emilio Di Paolo, Oi Sing Lay, Matias Jover Snr., Bernadette Dizon, Mary Mi-callef, Andrew Fowler, Lorenzo Roussetty, Nonie Wilson, Vincenzo Calonica, Rita Sultana, Joseph Zerafa, Leoncio C Bollozos, Patrice Bonhomme, Maria Levy, Bertha Francisco, Violet Pereira, Lach-lan De Abrew, Winifred Junkeer, Douglas Alexo, Lester Bower, William Bower, Ester Yu, Sylvia De Abrew, Amelia Valleri.

May they rest in peace

Sunday Readings

THIS WEEK: 5th Sunday of Lent Year C

Is 43: 16-21; Phil 3: 8-14;

Jn 8: 1-11

NEXT WEEK: Palm Sunday of the Passion of

the Lord Year C Is 50: 4-7;

Phil 2: 6-11; Lk 22: 14-23: 56

Lord,

it is in this place and in this time

that you want me to grow.

You give me the time I need

to live as you want me to live.

Help me to use

my time and opportunities wisely.

Help me to value and treasure

all the people you put into my life,

and lead me to live in thankfulness.

Amen

Stewardship Corner

- thoughts on Giving

“For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things

and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain

Christ…” (Philippians 3:8)

Learning to detach ourselves from our material pos-

sessions and seeing them as “rubbish” is an important

step in growing closer to Jesus Christ. Then we are

able to give more freely and joyfully.

LENTEN CARBON FAST: Caring for our Planet Earth. Conversion – Making the Switch

Christ invites us to repent and change our ways, and then to come and follow his way. This week we are invited to ex-plore how the ways of our modern West-ern lifestyle could change and become more like Christ. St. Paul in the letter to the Romans (12:2) says “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the re-newing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect” In what ways does our lifestyle ‘conform to the patterns of this world’. How can we transform and renew our lifestyle? Some suggestions for action and conversion: SWITCH your power. Change to a green plan. SWITCH your energy. Change electric hot water systems to solar hot water SWITCH it off. Instead of leaving electric appliance on standby, turn them off at the switch

Activities around us Marriage Encounter weekend will be on 19-21 April, 14-June and 9-11 August in Melbourne. For further infor-mation please contact Marianne & Marcel on 97330997 or vicbookings@wwme.org.au Catholic on Campus at Monash University Some information about this is available on the board in the foyer. For further enquiries please contact: Richard 0419386584, Fr Laurie 0439201182, Melissa 0430012903

Rosters for Next Weekend March 23rd—24th (4th Sunday of Month)

Parish Finances

Parish (1st) Pledged Weekly Rec’d

T/G Envelopes $3,110.38 $ 1,870.40 (303 pledges ) (131 env)

Credit Card & $2,333.04 $ 2,333.04

Direct Debit (177 pledges)

Cash $ 730.60

Parish Total $ 4,934.04

Priests ( 2nd Collection) $ 1,139.75

Thank You

St Paul Apostle St Paul Apostle

Catholic CommunityCatholic Community

Priests: Priests:

Fr Tim O’Toole CP (PP) Fr Tim O’Toole CP (PP)

Fr Tony Egar CPFr Tony Egar CP

Pastoral AssociatesPastoral Associates::

Sr Joan Smith CPSr Joan Smith CP

Sr Brigid Murphy CPSr Brigid Murphy CP

Parish Staff:Parish Staff:

Bursar: Bursar: Gillian VelupillayGillian Velupillay

Secretary: Secretary: Didi KarkasDidi Karkas

Passionist Community Passionist Community

Fr Brian Gleeson CPFr Brian Gleeson CP

Fr Tony Egar CPFr Tony Egar CP

Fr Tim O’Toole CP Fr Tim O’Toole CP

Fr Tomy Fr Tomy

Kanjarathungal CPCP

Sisters of Cross and Sisters of Cross and

PassionPassion

Sr Anne Cunningham CPSr Anne Cunningham CP

Sr Brigid Murphy CPSr Brigid Murphy CP

Sr Joan Smith CPSr Joan Smith CP

St Paul Apostle St Paul Apostle

North Primary North Primary

School School -- 9700 60689700 6068

PrincipalPrincipal

Mrs Christine WhiteMrs Christine White

St Paul Apostle St Paul Apostle

South Primary South Primary

School School -- 9700 36639700 3663

PrincipalPrincipal

Mrs Helen GreenhillMrs Helen Greenhill

St John’s Regional St John’s Regional

College College -- 9791 33669791 3366 Principal Mr Andrew Walsh

Sacraments: Baptisms are held on the 1st Sunday of the month. Preparation is on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Marriages require 6 months notice to one of the priests, participation in a FOCCUS marriage preparation program, or a CatholicCARE Course.

Anointing of the Sick is held during Mass on the 1st Friday of the Month at 9am. Before going to hospital for major surgery, why not ask one of the priests to pray with you and anoint you.

Children’s Sacraments require full participation in the preparation phase.

Registration forms in the Parish Centre.

6pm 9am 11am 6pm

Welcome Sandra Stone, Anna & Rodney Gonsalves

Janet Bilton, Ann Judge

Antoinette Gargano, Anabela Costa, Joseph Solari

Sacristan Max Maillard Errie Gunawan Yvonne Sherwin Santhi Jayamaha

Readers & Commtrs

Liz Flood, Mark Rolfe

John Callery, Dilly Jayasuriya, Liseby Lapierre

Helen Greenhill, Christine White, Florence Madeira

Nival Fernando, Candy Bird

Gifts Grazyna Tyszka, Anna Gonsalves

Bernard & Edna Da-vid

Keating Family

Communion

Sandra Stone, Steven/ Bridgett Herbert, Sue Sharp, Dominica Arena, Prabodh Perera, Fosio Dunlop

Bernard & Edna Da-vid, Fred Hall, Marina Nadarajah, Anne Peters, Alain Mallac

Joe Solari, Yvonne Sherwin, Carmel De Souza, Juliette Foenander, Zena Carlow, Dorothy Farrell, Charlene Pereira, Kathlene de Zilva

Kitty Jayasinha, Roland Mathias, Nona Sangalang, Gabby Catania, Jenny Catania, Corina Bird, Premani Leitan

Servers Kathleen, Jessica, Dominic, Natasha John

Stephan, Virendra, Tara, Ashvika, Jason W

Cuppa Ralph & Felicia Martyn

Ernie & Wilma San Giorgio, Elizabeth Kee, Monica Loh

Antoinette Gargano, Mytien Lam

Joyce Rebeiro

Communion to the Sick

after 9am Mass

Roster A: Martin Vaifale

Viewhills: Antoinette Gargano, Denver & Siro de Rozairo

Church Prep Team 6 P Mallac

Flowers No flower

-(during Lent)

6pm 9am 11am 6pm

Welcome Lien Phan, Carlos & Sylvia Fernandes

David & Sandra McGuire, Carolyn Tin-ney

Maria Longano, Maria Allas

Sacristan Peter Miller Sandra & David

McGuire Antoinette Gargano Kitty Jayasinha,

Corina Bird

Readers & Commtrs

Andrea Rosario, Ka-ren Rolfe, Reg Young

Nick Dimitrakas, Elizabeth Kee, Bernie O’Hara

Anne Astin, Sheahan Pereira

Marg Keating, Pierre Mendonca

Gift Dorrie Turner, Gertrude Akom

Annette Lapierre O’Connor Family Hiranya Leitan

Communion

Paul Negri, Ivo-r/Myrtle Whiteman, Michelle Boissezon, Lien Phan, Meagan Rodgers, Cris Em-manuel

Ernie & Wilma San Giorgio, Margaret La Blanche, Daphne Vaifale, Anton Nadara-jah, Paul Smith, Danny O’Hara

Glen Johnson, Dami-an Kearney, Rhonda O’Connor, Esme Fourlze, Helen Greenhill, Sheahan Pereira, Christine Gaiardo

Mignonne Meerwald, Dan Candido, Eugene Rebeiro, Kanthi De Alwis, Veronica Has-sett, Penny Carvalho, Sam Carvalho.

Servers Jessica, Dominic, Joshua

Virendra, Mark Harper, Ethan, Luke

Meghan, Marc, Sean, Calvin, Jake, Jayden

Rachel, Julia, Dinarah

Roster for this weekend March 16th—17th (3rd Sunday of month)