“Though many we are one.” One in faith

and

one in the Gospel values

of

hospitality and welcome, compassion and justice.

From the Desk of the Pastoral Associate… Please have a browse on our notice board, here are a few items that may be of interest to you… Truth Justice Healing statements Open Door Timetable Wellsprings Timetable Dandenong Deanery news Youth Group Dates

The Regulars:

Daily Rosary after morning Mass

(except Sunday)

Mondays *Open Door classes

Tai Chi 2pm Meditation 2.30—3.30 Tuesdays Centering Prayer 7-8pm

(at The Open Door)

First Friday Exposition of the Blessed

Eucharist 11.30—3.00pm

Third Wednesday Friendship Club lunch at

Dandenong RSL

Fourth Friday 11.00am Anointing Mass

First Sunday Hospitality Sunday~Cuppa’s

Third Sunday Presentation of Baptism

candidates at 10.30am Mass followed by Baptism preparation Youth Group after 5.30 Mass

Fourth Sunday Baptism

*The Open Door is part of the Saint John of God Ministries, 110 Ann Street Dandenong 9791 8664

This weekend we pray for Recently Deceased: Anniversaries: Priscilla Perera, Andrew Lago, Teresa Cerminara, Lawrence Peters, Matyllda Gomez, Eric Parsons, Maria Gorski, Claudette Bigaignon, Antonio Linossi, Bernie Slattery, Jennie Pieris, Dan Cunningham, Sick: Ryan Robinson, Bob Allen, Anthony Tan, Col Cormick, Ray Watson, Frank Pigott, Alistaire D’Rosario, John Hall, Michael Kelly The privacy legislation requires us to have written permission by an au-thorised person before any name can be printed in the Marian.

Parish Priest: Fr. Declan O’Brien Deacon: Rev. George Piech Meat Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Cate Kavanagh Polish Chaplain: Fr Marian Szeptak SC Telephone: 9701 6071

Parish Secretary: Ms. Maria Evans Finance Officer: Mr. Geoff Harkin Gardener /Caretaker: Mr. Kevin J McLaren A/G Centre Manager: Ms Sue Findlay

St. Mary’s Parish: 160 Foster St, Dandenong Postal Address: PO Box 22, Dandenong 3175 Telephone: 9791 4611 Fax: 9791 7119 Email: dandenong@cam.org.au Website: www.stmarysdandenong.org

Parish Office Hours Monday: 9.15 to 12 noon Tue. Wed. Thurs. 9.15 to 4.15pm Friday: 9.15 to 3.00pm If you urgently need a priest please call 9791 4611, if Father does not answer, please leave a message and he will call you back. The church will be closed on Mondays after the word and communion service and rosary.

Sunday Mass Times Saturday Evening: 7.00pm Sunday: 8.30am, 10.30am and 5.30pm English, 12.30pm Polish

Weekday Mass Times Monday: Word and Communion Service 9.00am Tuesday, Mass 9.15 am Wednesday, Thursday: Mass 9.00am Thursday: Mass at Cardinal Knox 11.00am Friday: Word and Communion Service 8.00am Mass at 11.00am Saturday: Mass 9.00 am Reconciliation: 9.30am Saturday or up-on request ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Baptism: Come to the 10.30am Mass on the second or fourth Sunday of the month and meet with Cate, to begin the reception process

Marriage: please book the Church at the same time as you book your venue. As marriage preparation is an essential con-dition of marriage, you must book your prep-aration course at least 4 months prior to the wedding. Further details can be obtained from Fr. O’Brien ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. Mary’s Primary School Phone: 9791 7650 New St, Dandenong: Principal: Mr. Greg White St. John’s Regional College Phone 9791 3366 Caroline St, Dandenong: Principal: Mr. Andrew Walsh

St. Mary’s Community Centre 9792 4884

New St, Dandenong: Download brochure from www.stmarysdandenong.org

If you are going to Hospital and would like to be anointed please call Fr Declan.

From the desk of the Parish Priest

Give hope by giving generously to Chaplaincy Sunday Appeal 2014, Sunday 18 May. Next weekend is Chaplaincy Sunday in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Melbourne Archbish-op’s Charitable Fund will be conducting a special collection in all parishes for the purpose of sup-porting the vital work of our Catholic Chaplains. You are invited and encouraged to take home the

envelopes in the seats this weekend and bring back next week with your considered donation. The presence of Catholic Chaplains provides hope to those suffering from loneliness, physical illness, mental health challenges and HIV/AIDS. As well as those facing youth detention, a prison sentence or long bouts of time at sea, away from Church support, family and friends. The presence of Catholic Chaplains is also a crucial witness to our faith, a crucial dimension of our service of love, and a vital testimony to the value of life in all its stages. To find out more please view the Chaplaincy Sunday video clip or donate online at: www.cam.org.au/chaplaincy. If you would like further information please contact the Development Office: 9926 5731 Donations will go towards supporting Chaplains who work with: Patients and their families in public hospi-tals, Those affected by mental illness, Men and women in Prisons, Young people in youth justice facilities

and Seafarers

Please note: While Father Declan is away, Some weekday Masses will be replaced with Word and Communion Services

The Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse

by Religious and other Non-Government Organisations: For re-

cent updates, or to sign up for email alerts, visit the

Church's website www.facingthetruth.org.au

Save the Date: Wednesday

11th June Details to follow!

A note of thanks…. On behalf of the Archbishop Denis Hart, I wish to thank all who contributed to the Easter offerings, envelopes are still available for those who would like them. The money is directed towards, the Parish, Archbishop’s Office and the Retired priests of the Archdiocese. With thanks—Father Declan Please bring back your “Project Compassion “ boxes , so that the much needed money can be dispersed to where it is needed.

After School Religious Education classes for Rec-onciliation Candidates for 2014, recommence on Wednesday 21st May, from 4pm- 4.50pm. Cost of class is $ 30 per student or $50 for two or more in one family. Please call Cate (9791 4611 Tuesday to Friday) before that date if you wish to book your children in.

Please park in designated parking spaces only. In case of emergency Police, Fire and Ambulance must have total access at ALL times. Disable Spaces are only for those with a Disable sticker. If there are no disable places left please use one space ONLY.

Thank you for your consideration………………... Father Declan

Kairos ava i lable $2

Wellsprings are having a Garage Sale Saturday 17th May, 2014 from 9-1pm Enjoy: A Sausage Sizzle while you get yourself a Bargain ! Toys, Books, Jewellery, Household items, ‘Bric-à-brac’ and more!! Come along to 79 Langhorne Street Dandenong. Please call 9701 3740 if you have any donations to be dropped off.

MEDITATION RETREAT The season of Autumn is considered the season of balance, a time in which we can restore harmony and give gratitude for what we have. Join us on our Autumn retreat day for connection, meditation and a creative opportunity. Sunday 18 May 9.30-2.30pm The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong Suggested donation: $10 – includes a light lunch Bookings essential: Trish or Jo 9791 8664

Faithful Service Our grateful thanks to Annmarie Lochery and Sharadha Perera for their generous service to our Parish Community over a number of years.

Annmarie has served as a welcoming presence at the Sunday morning Eucharist for over 12 years. We thank her for the important task of hospitality and inclusion that are very important values in our ministry as Parish. Sharadha served on the Altar for over 7 years. He has done so with great reverence and generously helped new Altar servers in their ministry as well.

Blessings to all Mothers and

mother figures today and

always.

Happy Mother’s Day