St Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s Parish90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174

Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.netParish Website: http://stanthonysparish.net

Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen

School Principal: Margaret Batt

Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C 23 December 2012

Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm

Mass Times

Entrance Antiphon: Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Saviour.

Communion Antiphon: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel.

Next Weekholy family

First reading: - 1 Samuel 1:20-22.24-28 Second reading: - 1 John 3:1-2.21-24 Gospel: - Luke 2:41-52

Counters

Sun 23 December: Group 3 - John Kenny, Peter Egan, Maurice Ferron, Glen D'Rozario, Pearl D'RozarioSun 30 December: Group 4 - Louisa Morais, Victor Williams, Wilson Xavier, Rita Cerone, Ray Martin

Sun 30 December:07.00pm: Alice Ghosh, Adrian Bayross, Jarrod Benjamin08.15am: Mary Griscti, Jeannette Quinn09.30am: Maria Mathews, Maryanne Mathews Samantha Mathews11.00am: Theodora D'Costa, Alice Chong05.30pm: Sandra Saliba, Martin Wilson

Lectors

50 years in 2006

St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.

OUR PARISH PRAYER

4th Sunday of Advent

Christmas anticipation is in the air. Family reunions and Christmas gatherings are in full swing. There is the possibility of change as the world glimpses peace. The innate goodness of human life is celebrated as God becomes one of us. But how strange are the ways of our God!

Mary is a Jew, a woman, pregnant, unmarried and poor. Yet of her it is said, 'Blessed are you among women'. Because she received the word of God in a spirit of openness and obedience, God could do great things in her. How strange are the ways of God!

Today's readings combine the major Advent themes - promise, change, renewal, hope - as they look towards Christmas.

We are on the edge looking in. A sense of anticipation is everywhere.

From Break Open the Word

We Wish You A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

† We pray in thanksgiving for Vincente Nguyen, Milda Nicholls, and those who have died recently

in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Molly Holland, Peter

Mazar, Mark Jones, Virginia & Angelo Munari, Daisy & Robin Ebert, George Caruana, Peter Baxla, Geoffrey Carter, Elizabeth Pereira, George Soares, Joseph Almeida, Mavis Joseph, Terrence Abraham, Akenese Tuliloa Sapau, Sapau Sae, Saoao Hunt, Rolando Tan, Alfredo Tan, Maria Gasparotti, Ivan D’Costa, Neville Wijesinghe, Andrew Lewis, Olive Henricus, Brian D’Monte, Maria Nguyen.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Mary Matthews, Paterno Gomez, Suzanne Coleman, Sidney Fernandez, Pamela Thomas, Sara Rupt Coleman, Kathryn Day, Tarra Petersen, Anton Francis, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

EVANGELIUM SUMMER SCHOOL25-28 January 2013 * Melbourne

www.evangeliumsummerschool.comSet in the heart of Melbourne, the Evangelium Summer School is an initiative for the Year of Faith. Designed specifically for young people 18-30yo, this Summer School will help you explore some key teachings of the Catholic faith as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These are the Accommodation Options for the Evangelium Summer School: Single Room $180 and Twin Share $150 (Single Gender Only). First five receive a discount of $30. Brochure available on notice board. Please see Fr Richard for more information.

With his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a "Year of Faith" on October 11, 2012 and conclude on November 24, 2013.

October 11, 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith. In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that God has opened the door of faith for the early Church. But did you know that God has opened the door of faith for each one us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him. The Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. Copies are available at the church doors.

YEAR OF FAITH

BOOKINGS FOR 2013We are preparing the venue bookings for 2013. To book a place for regular meetings or for a setting date, you should contact Joseph at the Parish Centre as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS TIMES:31 DECEMBER - 7:00PM - THANKSGIVING MASS 1 JANUARY - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD - 9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM

“Christmas is a special time for many families but for some it is difficult and never having enough to go around especially the children.Your generosity again this year might hold the key to making it really special and brighter for a lot of children and adults in our community who need it. I encourage you to make a positive difference and bring a smile to the faces of our children.Next week our Christmas tree will be set up in the foyer of the Church and I invite you to place a gift under the tree. These gifts will be collected by St Vincent de Paul who will then distribute them to the needy. The gifts should be NEW toys and/or clothes and non-perishable food items. Over the years you have shown tremendous support and for this I say 'thank you'

Fr Arsenio

Christmas is a time of giving

There is no Children’s Liturgy during School holidays.

This activity will resume in February 2013 with the beginning of the School Year.

Children's Liturgy

2013 COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE AVAILABLE

IN THE PIETY STALL.

A new book of Fr Stuart MoranA Friendly Guide to Luke's Gospel is an invitation to embark on a journey full of surprises. The author of Luke was an accomplished and sophisticated writer, with a keen sense of literary structure as well as a profound understanding of the universal nature of God's love. For the reader who has perhaps become used to hearing gospels

in Sunday fragments, Fr Stuart Moran's commentary encourages us to read Luke's Gospel as a whole book, seeing it as a story crafted by a master hand.It is available from Garratt Publishing:http://www.garrattpublishing.com.au/index.php/category/Friendly-Guides

The bookshop free phone number is1300 650 878

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYthere will be no volunteer roster, the parish centre opens at 9.00am and will be closed at 5.00pm. Office will also be

closed on public holidays.

Nativity Scene at St Elizabeth's Parish15 December - 27 January 9am - 5pmThe annual St Elizabeth's Parish Nativity display will be ready for viewing from 15 December. All are welcome.Where: St Elizabeth's Parish, 107 Bakers Road, DandenongContact: 9795 6217 (Parish office hours)

PRAYER FOR THE CHURCHLORD,You asked that the little children be allowed to come to you; for it is such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. You entrust them to the care and protection of our communities of faith. Guide us as we strive to ensure that our Catholic communities provide a safe environment for each child. We pray especially for all those who have been harmed in their childhood. Give them courage in facing the past and lead them to your healing protection. Amen.

Christmas Celebrations Christmas Celebrations Christmas Celebrations ST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARKST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARKST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARK

TimetableTimetableTimetable

Reconciliation: Saturday 22 Dec - 10am & 6pm; after Saturday 22 December, please see the priests.

201220122012

Monday 24th 6.30pmChildren’s Mass 8.00pmYouth/Family Mass 11.00pmChristmas Carols Midnight Mass After Christmas Carols

Tuesday 25th : 8.15am - 9.30am - 11.00amChristmas Day Masses

No Evening Mass on Christmas Day

Our heartfelt thanks for all your cards, gifts, and good wishes at this time. We also pray that Christmas will be a special time of blessing for you and your families. May the Light and New Life Jesus came to being into our world be yours this Christmas and go with you throughout the coming New Year.

Fr Arsenio, Fr Richard, Sr Kim, Sr Nga and Joseph

The current sick list will be removed after this weekend. Please submit names for the new list from next week.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN'S MASS 2012You are invited to attend the Christmas Eve Children's Mass at 6:30PM. Children of all ages in the parish are encouraged to participate and come dressed as angels, shepherds etc.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

Thank you to all who nominated to minister at these Masses. Could you please arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins, in the gathering space.

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

† We pray in thanksgiving for Vincente Nguyen, Milda Nicholls, and those who have died recently

in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Molly Holland, Peter

Mazar, Mark Jones, Virginia & Angelo Munari, Daisy & Robin Ebert, George Caruana, Peter Baxla, Geoffrey Carter, Elizabeth Pereira, George Soares, Joseph Almeida, Mavis Joseph, Terrence Abraham, Akenese Tuliloa Sapau, Sapau Sae, Saoao Hunt, Rolando Tan, Alfredo Tan, Maria Gasparotti, Ivan D’Costa, Neville Wijesinghe, Andrew Lewis, Olive Henricus, Brian D’Monte, Maria Nguyen.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Mary Matthews, Paterno Gomez, Suzanne Coleman, Sidney Fernandez, Pamela Thomas, Sara Rupt Coleman, Kathryn Day, Tarra Petersen, Anton Francis, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

EVANGELIUM SUMMER SCHOOL25-28 January 2013 * Melbourne

www.evangeliumsummerschool.comSet in the heart of Melbourne, the Evangelium Summer School is an initiative for the Year of Faith. Designed specifically for young people 18-30yo, this Summer School will help you explore some key teachings of the Catholic faith as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These are the Accommodation Options for the Evangelium Summer School: Single Room $180 and Twin Share $150 (Single Gender Only). First five receive a discount of $30. Brochure available on notice board. Please see Fr Richard for more information.

With his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a "Year of Faith" on October 11, 2012 and conclude on November 24, 2013.

October 11, 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith. In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that God has opened the door of faith for the early Church. But did you know that God has opened the door of faith for each one us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him. The Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. Copies are available at the church doors.

YEAR OF FAITH

BOOKINGS FOR 2013We are preparing the venue bookings for 2013. To book a place for regular meetings or for a setting date, you should contact Joseph at the Parish Centre as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS TIMES:31 DECEMBER - 7:00PM - THANKSGIVING MASS 1 JANUARY - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD - 9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM

“Christmas is a special time for many families but for some it is difficult and never having enough to go around especially the children.Your generosity again this year might hold the key to making it really special and brighter for a lot of children and adults in our community who need it. I encourage you to make a positive difference and bring a smile to the faces of our children.Next week our Christmas tree will be set up in the foyer of the Church and I invite you to place a gift under the tree. These gifts will be collected by St Vincent de Paul who will then distribute them to the needy. The gifts should be NEW toys and/or clothes and non-perishable food items. Over the years you have shown tremendous support and for this I say 'thank you'

Fr Arsenio

Christmas is a time of giving

There is no Children’s Liturgy during School holidays.

This activity will resume in February 2013 with the beginning of the School Year.

Children's Liturgy

2013 COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE AVAILABLE

IN THE PIETY STALL.

A new book of Fr Stuart MoranA Friendly Guide to Luke's Gospel is an invitation to embark on a journey full of surprises. The author of Luke was an accomplished and sophisticated writer, with a keen sense of literary structure as well as a profound understanding of the universal nature of God's love. For the reader who has perhaps become used to hearing gospels

in Sunday fragments, Fr Stuart Moran's commentary encourages us to read Luke's Gospel as a whole book, seeing it as a story crafted by a master hand.It is available from Garratt Publishing:http://www.garrattpublishing.com.au/index.php/category/Friendly-Guides

The bookshop free phone number is1300 650 878

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYthere will be no volunteer roster, the parish centre opens at 9.00am and will be closed at 5.00pm. Office will also be

closed on public holidays.

Nativity Scene at St Elizabeth's Parish15 December - 27 January 9am - 5pmThe annual St Elizabeth's Parish Nativity display will be ready for viewing from 15 December. All are welcome.Where: St Elizabeth's Parish, 107 Bakers Road, DandenongContact: 9795 6217 (Parish office hours)

PRAYER FOR THE CHURCHLORD,You asked that the little children be allowed to come to you; for it is such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. You entrust them to the care and protection of our communities of faith. Guide us as we strive to ensure that our Catholic communities provide a safe environment for each child. We pray especially for all those who have been harmed in their childhood. Give them courage in facing the past and lead them to your healing protection. Amen.

Christmas Celebrations Christmas Celebrations Christmas Celebrations ST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARKST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARKST ANTHONY’S PARISH - NOBLE PARK

TimetableTimetableTimetable

Reconciliation: Saturday 22 Dec - 10am & 6pm; after Saturday 22 December, please see the priests.

201220122012

Monday 24th 6.30pmChildren’s Mass 8.00pmYouth/Family Mass 11.00pmChristmas Carols Midnight Mass After Christmas Carols

Tuesday 25th : 8.15am - 9.30am - 11.00amChristmas Day Masses

No Evening Mass on Christmas Day

Our heartfelt thanks for all your cards, gifts, and good wishes at this time. We also pray that Christmas will be a special time of blessing for you and your families. May the Light and New Life Jesus came to being into our world be yours this Christmas and go with you throughout the coming New Year.

Fr Arsenio, Fr Richard, Sr Kim, Sr Nga and Joseph

The current sick list will be removed after this weekend. Please submit names for the new list from next week.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN'S MASS 2012You are invited to attend the Christmas Eve Children's Mass at 6:30PM. Children of all ages in the parish are encouraged to participate and come dressed as angels, shepherds etc.

CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES

Thank you to all who nominated to minister at these Masses. Could you please arrive 15 minutes before Mass begins, in the gathering space.

First Reading: Micah 5:1- 4

A reading from the prophet Micah

The Lord says this:You, Bethlehem Ephrathah,the least of the clans of Judah,out of you will be born for methe one who is to rule over Israel;his origin goes back to the distant past,to the days of old.The Lord is therefore going to abandon themtill the time when she who is to give birth gives birth.Then the remnant of his brothers will come backto the sons of Israel.He will stand and feed his flockwith the power of the Lord,with the majesty of the name of his God.They will live secure, for from then on he will extend his powerto the ends of the land.He himself will be peace.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 79:2-3. 15-16. 18-19

R. Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

O shepherd of Israel, hear us,shine forth from your cherubim throne.O Lord, rouse up your might,O Lord, come to our help. R.

God of hosts, turn again, we implore,look down from heaven and see.Visit this vine and protect it,the vine your right hand has planted. R.

May your hand be on the man you have chosen,the man you have given your strength.And we shall never forsake you again:give us life that we may call upon your name. R.

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

This is what Christ said, on coming into the world:You who wanted no sacrifice or oblation,prepared a body for me.You took no pleasure in holocausts or sacrifices for sin;then I said,

just as I was commanded in the scroll of the book,‘God, here I am! I am coming to obey your will.’Notice that he says first: You did not want what the Law lays down as the things to be offered, that is: the sacrifices, the oblations, the holocausts and the sacrifices for sin, and you took no pleasure in them; and then he says: Here I am! I am coming to obey your will. He is abolishing the first sort to replace it with the second. And this will was for us to be made holy by the offering of his body made once and for all by Jesus Christ. The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Luke 1:38

Alleluia, alleluia!I am the servant of the Lord:may his will for me be done.Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 1:39-44

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, ‘Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? For the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.’

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD