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

18th September, 2016 - twenty-fifth Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c

We all like to be happy. It would be naïve for us to say we don’t yearn for happiness. This real human longing is expressed in many ways. Some show this by striving for success, for fame, for glory, for wealth, or by serving others. Unfortunately some too, strive to achieve it to the cost of the others. This is one thing that Prophet Amos condemned in our First Reading today. He condemned those who paid lip service to God on the Sabbath but exploited, ignored, or abused the poor for the rest of the week. One real culprit to this attitude is the love of money (note: not money itself) and the mentality that money is the only source of power and security. Here’s a poem I got from the web about how much money can buy:

Money can buy a house but not home

Money can buy a bed but not sleep

Money can buy a book but not knowledge

Money can buy a clock but not time

Money can buy medicine but not health

Money can buy position but not respect

Money can buy blood but not life

Money can buy sex but not love

Money can buy insurance but not safety

Money can buy food but not appetite.

This is an invitation for us to think of our priorities in life.

Is God on top of our list?

Words from Fr Junjun

Pope Francis Corner Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)

by the Holy Father FRANCIS, to Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Christian

Married Couples, and all the Lay Faithful--- On Love in the Family

Continued from last week 38. We must be grateful that most people do value family relationships that are permanent and marked by mutual respect. They appreciate the Church’s efforts to offer guidance and counselling in areas related to growth in love, overcoming conflict and raising children. Many are touched by the power of grace experienced in sacramental Reconciliation and in the Eucharist, grace that helps them face the challenges of marriage and the family. In some countries, especially in various parts of Africa, secularism has not weakened certain traditional values, and marriages forge a strong bond between two wider families, with clearly defined structures for dealing with problems and conflicts. Nowadays we are grateful too for the witness of marriages that have not only proved lasting, but also fruitful and loving. All these factors can inspire a positive and welcoming pastoral approach capable of helping couples to grow in appreciation of the demands of the Gospel. Yet we have often been on the defensive, wasting pastoral energy on denouncing a decadent world without being proactive in proposing ways of finding true happiness. Many people feel that the Church’s message on marriage and the family does not clearly reflect the preaching and attitudes of Jesus, who set forth a demanding ideal yet never failed to show compassion and closeness to the frailty of individuals like the Samaritan woman or the woman caught in adultery. 39. This is hardly to suggest that we cease warning against a cultural decline that fails to promote love or self-giving. The consultation that took place prior to the last two Synods pointed to the various symptoms of a “culture of the ephemeral”. Here I think, for example, of the speed with which people move from one affective relationship to another. They believe, along the lines of social networks, that love can be connected or disconnected at the whim of the consumer, and the relationship quickly “blocked”. I think too of the fears associated with permanent commitment, the obsession with free time, and those relationships that weigh costs and benefits for the sake of remedying loneliness, providing protection, or offering some service. We treat affective relationships the way we treat material objects and the environment: everything is disposable; everyone uses and throws away, takes and breaks, exploits and squeezes to the last drop. Then, goodbye. Narcissism makes people incapable of looking beyond themselves, beyond their own desires and needs. Yet sooner or later, those who use others end up being used themselves, manipulated and discarded by that same mind-set. It is also worth noting that breakups often occur among older adults who seek a kind of “independence” and reject the ideal of growing old together, looking after and supporting one another.

Next Week’s Readings Amos 6:1, 4-7 Timothy 6: 11-16 Luke 16:19-31

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, to make you rich out of his poverty. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.

Papal Prayer Intentions for September 2016

Centrality of the Human Person That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. Mission to Evangelize That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.

Greetings to all the athletes participating in the Paralympics: Sport is an opportunity for growth and friendship. 12th September

The Word Today Amos 8: 4-7 Timothy 2: 1-8 Luke 16:1-13

PRAYER FOR THE HEALING OF VICTIMS OF ABUSE

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just:

You gave your only son to save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have

been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.

Hear our cries as we agonise over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.

Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith:

Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and

transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility

and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.

We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen (Prayer: U.S. Bishops Conference)

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 & 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.

Albert Jansen, Alice Wilson, Leslie Button, Bernardo Pianta, Mary O’Shea, Agnes Ryan,

Teresa Burgess, Fr Bob Burtonclay, Jean Lewis, Daniel Maloney, Alexander Gatt, Edward Thorpe,

Sheila Riley, Bernice Robertson, William Casey, Robert Martin, Janet Perry Margaret Crapper

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Frank O’Halloran

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 De Nardis, Bridget Stewart, Ted Verryt, Mikkael Floyd Magpulong, Doreen Dibdib, Lise Cook, Mary Furlong, Paul Woodward, Russell Milikins, Jodie Ryan, Bryan Keogh, Frank White, Margaret Berriman, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith, Rachel Jackson

Cynthia Griego, Muriel Maes, Patricia Schultz, Bert Caldow, Angeline Caldow, Gary Jones, Frances Cushing, Brendan Irwin, Ian Connally, Jocelyn Lyon, Marie Casey, Georgie Manning, Teresa Brandreth, Denis Pommer, Mary Salmon Eiffe, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam,

Rosalia Van Leuwen, Kevin Tobias, Shirley Baker, Carmel McCashney, Bert Youla, Denise Wong, Melinda May, Ian Johnson, Maureen O’Keefe, Josefina Wilson, Xavier White, Claire Dearaugo, Des Tobias. Rosario Jewell, Tila Wynands, Christine Longmire Kelvin Ryan

***** SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ***** MOTHERS PRAYERS

No Mothers prayers at the Parish Centre during the school holidays Friday 23rd & 30th Sept.

Will resume again on Friday 7th October at 10am.

FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to the parish or know someone who is new to the parish and wanting to belong to St Liborius parish feel free to acknowledge your presence to the Parish Office or fill in the form provided at the back of the church and put it in the collection plate.

PARISH MATTERS

Fr ANTONY HOME VISITATIONS Fr Antony has commenced home visitations and hopes to visit all parishioners at least once a year to get to know you and your family. Those who don’t want a visit please let Tracy (54 468 235) know so that there won’t be any inconvenience to you or Fr Antony.

Weekday Mass times Monday 6pm, Tues to Fr iday 9.15am at St Liborius, Sat 9.15am at St Augustine's - Myers Flat. All

welcome

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Please note: Fr Antony is available for the sacrament of reconciliation up to 45mins before Mass each day. Fr requests that those requiring reconciliation to please sit in the last two pews in the church on the left hand side in front of the confessional box. Fr Antony, whilst waiting to hear confessions will be seated right hand side of the church under the heater saying his prayers. Once penitent is observed Fr Antony will enter the confessional for the sacrament of reconciliation.

RSJ Meeting Wednesday 21st September @ 10.30am at Parish Centre

FEAST OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ MASS & LUNCH Mass will be celebrated When: 9:30am Sunday 25th September Where: St. Mel’s Church 18 Hamilton Street Shepparton. A procession, lunch and entertainment will follow. San Lorenzo Ruiz, is the First Filipino Saint and Martyr, all are welcome to share this day. Please bring a plate to share.

BRUNCH KITCHEN Please note Brunch kitchen is in recess and will recommence

on Tuesday October 4th.

PRIESTS RETIREMENT FOUNDATION Diocese of Sandhurst

It is a way of showing our appreciation of the many years of service by the Clergy within the Sandhurst Diocese. Envelopes (if Michael hasn't already given you one) are at the back of the Church for your generous donations. Take home and return to be placed on the collection plate. Fr Andrew Fewings is the Priest that is involved in organising and maintaining collections for retired Priests. This appeal is normally associated with Fathers Day celebrations within Australia but due to an oversight we have decided to present it to our congregation at this time. If required receipts for tax purposes one can be provided. On behalf of the retired clergy and the Bishop we thank you for your continued support. God Bless.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Congratulations Sarah and Alistair Stewart on the arrival of their third son, Hamish last week. Sarah and Hamish are at home and settling into the new dynamics of their lovely family life. All the very best over the coming weeks. We should hear some news from Ebony Maltby over the holiday break as she is due in the coming days. Whole School Staff Pilgrimage- For the last two days of this term, our St Liborius staff will be making their pilgrimage to Penola in South Australia. Penola was the site of St Mary MacKillop’s first school and holds special significance to our school as she is one of our school’s patron saints. As educators it is vital to connect with our community and understand & continue our story. It is important to take time to reflect on our own faith journey and be inspired by those around us. St Mary of the Cross is a large part of that inspiration and our ability to connect with this as a whole school staff will be very powerful and significant as a catholic community. The staff will be involved in reflection on their faith as well as working on the St Liborius Future Directions Strategic Plan 2017-19 with the focus of our Catholic Identity and honouring our catholic foundations at St Liborius. Junior Athletics- Congratulations to everyone for chipping in and making the carnival such a success, even with the late change of time. The crowd got behind the children and encouraged them in all their events. The children loved the day and were so excited. Well done to Travis Ledwidge and Dave Waters for their organisation and to the St Liborius Student Leaders who did an amazing job in leading the different age groups and encouraging each child to do their very best. Jacob Holden Memorial Football Day & Footy Colours Day- Today all children came along in their favourite footy (or any sport) colours. Due to the weather, we have postponed the game of Aussie Rules between 2 Yr 5/6 teams in honour of our dear friend, Jacob Holden, who passed away 2 years ago as a result of cancer. A gold donation was made to the Cancer Foundation today. Our football match will take place early next term. Yr 3-6 Expo- Yesterday the Yr 3-6 students articulated their learnings around their Educational Research Projects to the school community. More information attached. Utilizing Stage Two- Our new areas of the school have been full of excitement this week. The Art’s area has been designed in light of the child being at the centre of their learning and to engage them in the many aspects of the arts. The children, staff and parents have all been amazed at the learning environment and how well it promotes positive learning experiences. Please pop in and have a look if you are about. The open area connecting the Prep & 3/4 classes is full of natural light and appealing de-sign and colours. Furnishings for this area are due to arrive in 6 weeks. It is fantastic to have such amazing learning spaces. District Athletics- Congratulations to the children who represented St Liborius Primary School at the district Athletics on Monday. They were Brodie Coombs, Ethan Coombs, Lexie Moss, Kyra Tresize. Netball- Well done to the St Liborius Yr 6 netball team who played very well on the weekend in their grand final, only missing out by a couple of goals. With all of this inclement weather, please stay safe over the holiday break and rest up ready for a big term 4. Go Cats!! Regards Frank Dullard, Principal

MARIST COLLEGE

Dear Parents, Flood waters - Some of our families have been affected by rising flood waters over the last 2 days. There were students and staff unable to reach Marist on Wednesday and we had a number of our students go home early as the waters rose. It is expected that we will have some students away for the last few days of the term due to these floods. Let us all pray that our families are safe during this uncertain time. RUOK Day - Tomorrow, RUOK Day our students are welcome to come in casual clothes with an emphasis on wearing yellow, the colour of hope. The activities for the day have been planned by our students and it looks like being a wonderful way to finish the term. Preparations for foundation students - Studios 4 to 7 will be converted during Term 4 into a new look open design learning space for our foundation students. The works will begin during these holidays and will render the rooms unavailable for Term 4. This building will be the first stage in the construction of our La Valla Learning Experience, which will eventually house our students from Foundation to Year 4. Staff Movements -Tomorrow we will farewell from Marist, Mr Nic McTaggart and Mr Kym Levett. At the end of the year we have two staff members who we shall also farewell. Many parents would know that Mrs Zan Daniels is expecting a baby early in the new year. The other staff member we will farewell at the end of the year is Mrs Alison Condliffe. Learning circles - Thank you to the parents who attended our Learning Circle during the last week. The feedback from parents at Year 7 and 8 was that the idea behind the nights was good and they found the interactions beneficial. Many people felt this format would have been better utilise at an earlier learning circle rather than Term 3. We will take this into account in our planning for 2017. The Year 9 Learning Circles also had a different structure with the focus being on the upcoming camp and subject selections for Year 10. This night was well attended and the feedback was all very positive. The Rite Journey - Last week saw the launch of our Year 9 camp, which has the name “The Rite Journey”. The camp has a focus on the rite of passage from teenager to adult and is certainly shaping up as a very exciting experience. Preparations are taking place during learning time with the focus being on knowledge and skill development. Morning walks and bike riding have become common practice and there are various learning activities, relating to the camp, taking place during classes. As well as the focus on the rite of passage the camp will also challenge out students with walking, riding, canoeing and abseiling. Marist Choir - Our Year 9 student, Emma Clayton, has written the piece below to share the choir’s experience last week On Tuesday 30 August, the Marist school choir, Marist Melodies, went on an excursion to Shepparton to participate in the Sandhurst Diocese “Arts on Show” run by a3 (Australian Academy of the Arts). Once they were all warmed up, the students started practicing their main song “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson. They practiced with seven other Catholic secondary schools and were surprised when they heard all the schools singing together in one massed choir of over 80 students. Holidays - The College Office will be open dur ing both weeks of the holidays if any parents need to make contact. I hope all our students have a safe and relaxing break and I look forward to everyone returning refreshed and ready for the final term of the year. Students begin on Monday 3rd October. Darren McGregor Principal

OUR SCHOOLS

Ruiz, is the First Filipino Saint and Martyr, all are welcome to share

OUR SCHOOLS

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: 0431 889 511 Email antonypedi@gmail.com Parish Secretary: Tracy Rober ts 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 Council

Ex-Officio: Fr Antony Joseph, Frank Dullard, Darren McGregor. Members: Michael Nolan, Cathy Mitchell, Terry McDermott, Brendan Keogh, Kathy Taylor, Anne O’Brien, Brian Bourke, Trish Mudge, Margaret Watson.

Parish Finance Committee

Laurie Fitzgerald, Terry Westaway, Geoff Gallagher, John Pallotta

Planned Giving David Trewarne

Parish Liturgy Team Mary Haugh, Karyn McDermott, Elizabeth McDermott, Sandie Westaway, Maureen Bourke

Parish Loss & Grief Team

Elizabeth McDermott, Jane Bretherton, Patricia Angelini, Joan Noonan, Cathy Mitchell, Tricia Blanks, Eilis Whelan

Parish Sacramental Team Denise Webb, Jenny Chirgwin, Holly Webster, Claire Flood & Trish Blanks

Catholic Women’s League

Mary Haugh, Maureen Bourke

Legion of Mary Peg Singe / Anne O’Brien

RCIA Team Tricia Blanks, Brian Bourke, Maureen Bourke, Anne-Maree McDonell

Tuesday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Sandie Westaway

Friday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Anne Trewarne

KSC Community Welfare Project Brian Bourke: 5446 8821

R.S.J. Margaret Tobias

Caritas Project Compassion Brian Bourke

Children’s Liturgy Denise Webb & Natalie Duane (1st and 3rd Sunday of month)

God Start Anne O’Brien

Piety Stall Michael O’Dea, Anne O’Brien

PLANNED GIVING — Thank You

COLLECTIONS FOR 11th September

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT PRIESTS FUND

$1538.00 TOTAL:

$942.00 $316.00 $265.00 $ 15.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

P & B Pontell 1st: 2nd:

H Suselj M Watson

B Bourke, J Chirgwin, A O’Brien

10.30am M Gill K Taylor

1st:2nd:

T Duane D Duane

M Smith, C Paton, C Giri

Next Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

B O’Brien S McGowan

A Trewarne, A O’Brien P Singe

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

D Webb T Blanks

K Taylor, N Wright 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) Euchre Card Club Every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Legion of Mary Every Wednesday at 10.00am and Every Friday at 7.30pm. Vocaltones Every Thursday at 7.30pm (exc school holidays) Parish Sacramental Team Every Tuesday at 7.00pm Mothers Prayer Every Friday 10.30am till 11.30

MONTHLY

Secular Franciscans Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm. Liturgy Meeting Every 1st Tue of the month at 2.00pm. Parish Finance Committee Meeting Every 4th Tue of the month at 7.00pm. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Every 2nd Wed of the month at 6.30pm. 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. R.S.J. 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

MASSES THIS WEEK

Mon 6.00pm 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- followed by brunch) 6.00pm (Parish) Sunday 9.00am (Raywood) 10.30am (Parish)

5.30pm Syro Malabar Rite Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Church, 24 Strickland Road

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

What a Life!

Rosters for Lectors, Commentators and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to be picked up from the back of the church.

Three Pastors in the south were having lunch in a diner. One of them said, "You know, since summer started I've been having trouble with flying bats in my loft and attic at church. I've tried everything, but nothing seems to scare them off.

Another pastor said "Yes, me too. I've got hundreds living in my belfry and

in the narthex attic. I've even had the place fumigated, and they won't go away!"

The third pastor said, "I baptized all mine, made them members of the

church, and we haven't seen one back since!"