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)

28th February, 2016 - third Sunday in LENT, YEAR c

Communities Growing Together

Pope Francis Corner - Misericordiae Vultus:

Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE (Continued from last week)

11. Continued

Furthermore, Saint John Paul II pushed for a more urgent proclamation and witness to mercy in the contemporary world: “It is dictated by love for man, for all that is human and which, according to the intuitions of many of our contemporaries, is threatened by an immense danger. The mystery of Christ… obliges me to proclaim mercy as God’s merciful love, revealed in that same mystery of Christ. It likewise obliges me to have recourse to that mercy and to beg for it at this difficult, critical phase of the history of the Church and of the world”.[10] This teaching is more pertinent than ever and deserves to be taken up once again in this Holy Year. Let us listen to his words once more: “The Church lives an authentic life when she professes and proclaims mercy – the most stupendous attribute of the Creator and of the Redeemer – and when she brings people close to the sources of the Saviour’s mercy, of which she is the trustee and dispenser”.[11]

12. The Church is commissioned to announce the mercy of God, the beating heart of the Gospel, which in its own way must penetrate the heart and mind of every person. The Spouse of Christ must pattern her behaviour after the Son of God who went out to everyone without exception. In the present day, as the Church is charged with the task of the new evangelization, the theme of mercy needs to be proposed again and again with new enthusiasm and renewed pastoral action. It is absolutely essential for the Church and for the credibility of her message that she herself live and testify to mercy. Her language and her gestures must transmit mercy, so as to touch the hearts of all people and inspire them once more to find the road that leads to the Father.

The Church’s first truth is the love of Christ. The Church makes herself a servant of this love and mediates it to all people: a love that forgives and expresses itself in the gift of oneself. Consequently, wherever the Church is present, the mercy of the Father must be evident. In our parishes, communities, associations and movements, in a word, wherever there are Christians, everyone should find an oasis of mercy.

For full text: w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiae-vultus.html

Learning More, Creating Change Project Compassion Week 3

Dominic’s story - Creating a harmonious future ‘Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.’ Hebrews 13.16. Dominic (36) lives with his wife and four children in the Jiwaka Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), where generational poverty has led to many challenges, including inequality, alcohol abuse and violence. Dominic admits that he too faced some of these challenges. But when Caritas Australia and local partner, the Sisters of Notre Dame, established the Community Conversations program, he saw an opportunity to create change. “I was inspired to hear of the different issues highlighted and processes used to come up with solutions,” Dominic explains. Through regular Community Conversations training sessions, Dominic learnt communication and problem-solving skills that helped him lead open, respectful community discussions in his village. By empowering everyone to voice concerns and play a role in community decisions, Dominic’s village has achieved greater peace and increased respect, as well as reduced violence and alcohol abuse. Now, Dominic’s community has a chance to thrive and create a better future for themselves. “When we start to realise we have power to stand independently to change ourselves and help ourselves, we feel liberated,” says Dominic. “I am most proud of the positive changes I am witnessing. I pass my big thanks and pray God will bless our supporters in Australia.”

The Word Today Exodus 3:1-8,13-15 Corinthians 10:1-6,.10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Next Week’s Readings Joshua 5:9-12 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3,11-32

Gospel Acclamation Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!

Responsorial Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful.

Tears can generate a fracture which is able to open ourselves for conversion. Feb 17th

Papal Prayer Intentions for February 2016

Care for Creation That we may take good care of creation – a gift freely given – cultivating and protecting it for future generations.

Asia That opportunities may increase for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the peoples of Asia.

[10] Saint John Paul II, Encyclical Letter Dives in Misericordia, 15. [11] Ibid., 13.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help empower communities in Papua New Guinea to lead their own development and create more harmonious futures.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 1800 024 413

Mary De Nardis, Bridget Stewart, Ted Verryt, Mikkael Floyd Magpulong, Doreen Dibdib, Lise Cook, Mary Furlong, Paul Woodward, Russell Milikins, Jodie Ryan, Bryan Keogh, 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, Wayne Leahy, Diana Patterson, Frank White, Margaret Berriman, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith, Tila Wynands, Rosario Jewell, Rosalia Van Leuwen, Valerie Short, Kevin Tobias, Shirley Baker, Carmel McCashney, Patrick Holden, Bert Youla, Denise Wong, Ian Johnson, Maureen O’Keefe, Barbara Mason, Melinda May, Dorothy Stevens, Josefina Wilson, Xavier White, Nora Ryan, Eileen Sheridan, Claire Dearaugo, Des Tobias.

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 the seminarians of our Diocese:

Dean Klayford Bongat, Adi Indra & Jackson Saunders.

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.

Lucy Fitzpatrick, Monica Geary, Joan Benson, Alfred Hawking, John Sheppard, James Bourke, Jeffrey Mitchell, Jack Sheridan, May Griffin, Joan Scott, Sydney Maher, James Ketterer, Leslie Johnson, Edna McKindley, Herbert Stokes, Brendan Murphy.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Michael Mannion.

PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS

God of Joy The joy of the Gospel is such that it cannot be taken

away from us by anyone or anything. The evils of our world - and those of the Church - must not be excuses for diminishing our commitment and our

fervour. Let us look upon them as challenges which can help us to grow.

With eyes of faith, may we see the light which your Holy Spirit always radiates in the midst of darkness,

remembering that “where sin increased, grace has abounded all the more’. (Rom 5:20).

In our own lives, help us to discern how wine can come from water and how wheat can grow in the midst of

weeds. Let us disagree with prophets of doom, always

forecasting disaster! May we always be confident that, in our times, your

divine Providence is leading us to a new order of human relations, which, by human effort, and even beyond all

expectations, are directed to the fulfilment of your designs.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Prayer from Pope Francis’ words ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ (Evangelii Gaudium)]

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.

World Day of Prayer - Cuba Everyone Welcome When: Fr iday 4th March, 2016 at 11am Where: St Peter ’s Anglican Church, High Street, Eaglehawk

The Gianna Centre are needing volunteers. “Would you like to be Generous, Inspired, Amazed,

Nurturing, Needed & Awesome” Please phone 54424644 www.gianna.org.au

PRAY AS YOU SEW This very simple technique allows you to pray for a person and as you pray you create a small token. This is placed in a card which can then be sent to the recipient. It is amazing how much prayer can be packed in a small square of sewing. Where: Library Learning Centre, 120 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Please use the stairs accessed from the McCrae Street side of the building. When: Monday 29th of February at 1-3pm OR Tuesday 8th March at 1-3pm. This is a free event but please RSVP for catering purposes. Phone: 54426108 Email: library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

Lenten Reflection - Weekly Lenten Reflection in the parish centre at 7 pm on Thursday evenings – reflective material provided to use and take away, hymns, sharing – less than one hour. All are welcome. Queries to the parish office or Sandie and Terry Westaway 5446 2055.

Inviting Catholics Home If you were raised a Catholic and would like to feel at home in the Church again, we welcome you to participate in a “Catholics Returning Home” program with other people in a similar situation as yourself. In a friendly atmosphere, the six weeks of this program will focus on various aspects of the Church today and will commence in Bendigo after Easter. Enquire now Maureen & Brian 54468821 or Elaine 0400820239

Marists Brothers Old Boys Association Annual Reunion When: Easter Sunday 27th March 11.00am - 1.00pm Where: the former school yard of the Marist Brothers College (McCrae Street Bendigo) Admission: $20.00.

Please come and enjoy the day.

ST PATRICK’S DAY MORNING TEA Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day with entertainment,

friendship and morning tea. Wear something green. When: Thursday 17th March, 10:30am Where: Parish Centre

Mass for the Rite of Scrutinies for RCIA candidates and Catechumen

When: Tuesday 1st March, 6pm Where: St Liborius Church This mass will replace the 9.15am mass on Tuesday

Society of the Patricians (Legion of Mary) When: Sunday 28th February, 6.30pm Where: Fr Ted Har te Centre, Holy Rosary, White Hills Topic: Mary the Mother of God and our mother.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Opening school Mass On Monday we came together as a community to celebrate the Eucharist together. It was fantastic to see parents, grandparents and parishioners come along and join the students and staff for this important occasion. Thank you to Hollie Webster for her organisation of the mass and the way so many students were involved with the celebration. The readers did a beautiful job and it was a stand out to see 5 altar servers assisting Fr Junjun. There is training for new alter servers run by the Parish at lunch breaks if any children who are baptised Catholic and are in Yr 3 or above are interested. Thank you to Fr Junjun for his guidance and engaging manner with the children. We took the opportunity to welcome our new Preps, new students across school, new parents and teachers as well as our Year 6 leaders. We hope they find life at St Liborius rewarding. Swimming On Fr iday our St Libor ius swimming team did an amazing job representing our school. Inquiry Mindset Team Our Inquiry Mindset Team is an extension of the Designing Pedagogy Team from 2015. This is a CEO initiative and will involve the direction of Helen Timperley, a renowned New Zealand Educator, who will lead the team in the transformation of learning through the innovative use of data and inquiry mindset. Walker Learning Mentoring St Liborius’ commitment to professionally developing our staff continues as we engage the Walker Learning Team to work with our staff for the day on Monday 29th Feb. Frank Dullard, Principal

Youth Corner World Youth Day (WYD) If you are between the ages of 16-35 and would like to experience a phenomenal pilgrimage to Poland to join with Pope Francis & millions of faith filled young people visit:

http://www.cam.org.au/wydvictoria Final registrations for all pilgrimage options will close

on April 17, 2016. Pilgrim Formation Sessions (compulsory) The first of four pilgrim formation sessions will take place on Sunday, April 10 at Notre Dame College, Shepparton from 12.15pm. Please contact Mary-Anne DeLuca on 0488 665 383 or email youth@sandhurst.catholic.org.au if you have any questions. Contact Mary-Anne de Luca, 0488 665 383, 03 5445 3658, mary-anne.deluca@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

SLAVERY FREE EASTER CHOCOLATE CAMPAIGN

Buy it! Eat it! Talk about it! Approx 95% of chocolate is not certified free from the use of forced, child or trafficked labour. It’s estimated there are 1.5 million children working in the cocoa sector in West Africa. To buy slavery-free Easter chocolate look for any of these certification labels - Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance & UTZ. Pick up an information flier at the back of the church. “Every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.” Pope Francis

MARIST COLLEGE

Mass each fortnight In the latter stages of last year we introduced a fortnightly mass for any staff and students who wished to attend. The numbers each time were quite good and so we are now offering this celebration every second Wednesday for staff, students, parents and parishioners. The first was held last Wednesday and was a simple and very prayerful occasion. Fr Junjun will be the celebrant for each Mass. The starting time is 1:15 pm in Studio 1 in the Montagne Centre. They will be every second Wednesday with the next Mass being on 2 March. Everyone is welcome. Fourvière On 23 July 1816, the day after Marcellin Champagnat was ordained a priest, he and some of his closest friends, travelled up to the hills overlooking Lyon, France. They travelled to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary at Fourvière to make a pledge. The pledge committed them to form a society in the name of Mary. Modelled on the idea behind the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) these young men vowed to form and grow the ‘Mary-ists”. 200 years later this has spread internationally as Marists. Like the initial dream the Marists today include Marist Priests, Marist Sisters, Marist Brothers and Lay Marists. Fr Champagnat was, of course the founder of the Marist Brothers. In commemorating the bicentenary of this important event our new building is named “Fourvière”. This name calls us all to reflect on our commitment to the Marist family. It is most significant that our senior class has this space to themselves during the 200th year. During this year we will reflect with our senior students on the significance for them to pledge their allegiance to being our senior Marists, our builders of our Marist culture. The actual 200th Anniversary of the Fourvière Pledge falls on a Saturday. We have decided to have the Official Opening and Blessing of Fourvière the day before, Friday 22 July. This is the 200th Anniversary of Marcellin Champagnat’s Ordination to the Priesthood. Darren McGregor, Principal

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit. There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome. 2016 Melbourne weekend dates : 8-10 April, 17-19 June, 19-21 Aug, 11-13 Nov Starts 7pm on Friday, ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided. Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03) 9733 0997 Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: www.wwme.org.au

Annual Retreat for Catholic Women Where: Feather top Chalet, Har r ietville. When: Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th April Cost: $250, includes all meals BYO towel and toiletries Bookings needed by Monday 4th April. For bookings or further information contact Treasurer: Margaret Lucas margaretal@dodo.com.au 61 Paterson Street Numurkah Vic 3636, 03 5862 1080 Secretary: Margaret Spedding maron.s@bigpond.com PO Box 386 Echuca Vic 3564, 03 5480 6957

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast When: Thursday 17th March, 8am – 10am Where: Brian Boru Hotel

Supported by the Central Victorian Irish Association, there will be Poets, Musicians and a “full Irish breakfast”

Cost: $15 Go along and enjoy “the Craic”, or perhaps book a table for friends by ringing the Brian Boru phone 5443 5258

CONTACT US

Office Hours: Tue 10.30-1.00, Thu & Fri 9.30-5.30 Phone: 5446 8235 (Parish Office) Address: 50 Panton Street Eaglehawk 3556 Email: eaglehawk@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com

Assistant Priest: Fr . Junjun Amaya Contact Mobile: 0459 356 917 Email: junix_ting_28@yahoo.com.ph Parish Secretary: Lisa Meersbergen 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 Rom Hayes, Fr Junjun Amaya, 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

Trish Blanks, Denise Webb, Trish Duane, Holly Webster

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 (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 20th / 21st Feb

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBITS:

$1615.70 TOTAL:

$925.00 $357.70 $333.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

P Bretherton J Bretherton

A O’Brien, P Singe, A Trewarne

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

M Smith D Webb

M Dole, C Giri, E Tuohey

Next Weekend 6.00pm

K Fitzpatrick B Bourke

1st: 2nd:

L Fitzgerald S McGowan

D Steward, J Chirgwin, A Trewarne

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

M Tangey M Smith

M Dole, C Giri, C Paton

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) 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

Monday No Mass

Tuesday 6.00pm Mass

Wednesday - Friday

9.15am Mass

Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day

Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat followed

by brunch) 6.00pm (Eaglehawk)

Sunday 9.00am (Raywood)

10.30am (Eaglehawk)

4th Sunday: 12.30pm Filipino Mass

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation

Saturday: 10.30am or by appt.

Anointing of the sick

Please ring parish office or Fr Junjun.

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.

Two friends met in the street. One looked sad and almost on the verge of tears. The other man said, "Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?"

The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me 50-thousand dollars."

"That's not bad at all...!"

"Hold on, I'm just getting started. Two weeks ago, a cousin I never knew kicked-the-bucket and left me 95-thousand, tax-free to boot."

"Well, that's great! I'd like that."

"Last week, my grandfather passed away. I inherited almost a million."

"So why are so glum?"

"This week - nothing!"

http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Greed/Never_Satisfied.shtml

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