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

11th September, 2016 - twenty-fourth Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c

Continued from last week - Letter from Fr Jake Mudge

My normal residential college, San Carlo, is going well. We have been more or less at capacity (about 30 priests) for the last couple of years so I was happy to get a spot when I did. It’s a great location and a great community. Unlike some other students who live in the outer suburbs, we can easily return to the college for lunch, etc, which is also very handy. I’m enjoying walking most places (consequently I haven't go a very good handle on the Roman bus network!) and I’ve found it a good way to get a break and to become acquainted with the Roman streets, which are tightly packed in, but full of character. The college is also close to the Tiber river (300m away), so during the summer months it has been a great place for a long walk or run and is a bit of an oasis from the foot and car traffic around the CBD.

In early October the new academic year will begin and I’ll enter into the second year of the doctoral program. I am planning to finish writing the ‘dissertation’ part of the program within the next twelve months. I’m enjoying the theme and also the process of research.

The Australians and Kiwi religious working in Rome continue to meet for a cuppa about 8-9 times per year (at alternating houses) and this has been a great way to meet some of the other Aussies working in Rome. One of the Australian Marist brothers working in Rome, Dennis Cooper FMS, runs the Roman sabbatical program for the brothers and has asked me to come and meet and speak to the current group in a couple of weeks time, which will be a good experience.

This is just a short update, but I thought I’d try to get it together before the time got away again. It comes with prayerful best wishes to you all.

Cheers, Jake

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 35. As Christians, we can hardly stop advocating marriage simply to avoid countering contemporary sensibilities, or out of a desire to be fashionable or a sense of helplessness in the face of human and moral failings. We would be depr iving the wor ld of values that we can and must offer. It is true that there is no sense in simply decrying present-day evils, as if this could change things. Nor it is helpful to try to impose rules by sheer authority. What we need is a more responsible and generous effort to present the reasons and motivations for choosing marriage and the family, and in this way to help men and women better to respond to the grace that God offers them. 36. We also need to be humble and realistic, acknowledging that at times the way we present our Christian beliefs and treat other people has helped contribute to today’s problematic situation. We need a healthy dose of self-criticism. Then too, we often present marriage in such a way that its unitive meaning, its call to grow in love and its ideal of mutual assistance are overshadowed by an almost exclusive insistence on the duty of procreation. Nor have we always provided solid guidance to young married couples, understanding their timetables, their way of thinking and their concrete concerns. At times we have also proposed a far too abstract and almost artificial theological ideal of marriage, far removed from the concrete situations and practical possibilities of real families. This excessive idealization, especially when we have failed to inspire trust in God’s grace, has not helped to make marriage more desirable and attractive, but quite the opposite. 37. We have long thought that simply by stressing doctrinal, bioethical and moral issues, without encouraging openness to grace, we were providing sufficient support to families, strengthening the marriage bond and giving meaning to marital life. We find it difficult to present mar r iage more as a dynamic path to personal development and fulfilment than as a lifelong burden. We also find it hard to make room for the consciences of the faithful, who very often respond as best they can to the Gospel amid their limitations, and are capable of carrying out their own discernment in complex situations. We have been called to form consciences, not to replace them.

Next Week’s Readings Amos 8: 4-7 Timothy 2: 1-8 Luke 16:1-13

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; And the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm I will rise and go to my father.

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.

Let us carry Mother Teresa’s smile in our hearts and give it to those whom we meet along our journey. 4th September

The Word Today Exodus 32:7-11,13-14 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32

Enjoying a pizza with Andrew in Trastevere, Rome. Trastevere is quite a trendy little suburb on the southern edge of town. This authentic little pizzeria it so popular that it usually has a queue out the front.

The Sandhurst contingent has doubled! Adi arrived at the beginning of July.

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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.

James Geary, Paul White, Leo Hooley, Patricia Chamberlin, Mary Lillian Naughton,

Myrtle Lowden, Kathleen Tobias, Zachary McComb, Ellen Mitchell, Alfred O’Farrell, Grace Farrington,

Irene Rees, Margaret O’Brien, Ellen Merz, Mary Dempsey, Ivy Skyhill, Patrick Sheedy.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased:

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.

Vinnies need volunteers Vinnies need volunteers to join their Chapel Street Bendigo Store. Enquiries: 5443 5052. Please see noticeboard.

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.

BAPTISM This weekend we welcome Reagan Patricia Potter and her parents Ashley & Erica as they begin their journey of faith together. May God bless them and their family and friends as they celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism together.

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

SUNDAY WELCOMERS WANTED We would love to have some extra people to welcome those who come to Sunday morning Mass. This would be on a roster system once a month. If you would like to do this please give your name in at the Parish Centre or contact Maureen Bourke on 54468821

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

CUPPA AFTER MASS Starting again on the 2nd Sunday of each month -

Sunday 11th September. All welcome to come and have a cuppa in at the Parish

Centre after mass.

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

FORMATION FOR PARISH LEADERS When: Wednesday 16th November Where: St Clare’s Parish Centre, 138 Woodhouse Grove, Box Hill North. Fr James Mallon, Parish Priest of St Benedicts, Halifax Canada. Author or “Divine Renovation: Bringing your parish from Maintenance to Mission”.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Wow what a term! Week 9 already. There have been a lot of exciting things happening around St Liborius PS the past week. Great News - It is great to announce that Mrs. Cameron and Mrs Darmody are both expecting babies in the new year. We wish Danielle & Josh and Alannah & Jeremy all the very best over the coming months. Prep/1/2 excursion - The Prep/1/2 excursion was a huge hit. All the children involved had a fantastic day out. They were immersed in science experiments, studies of our solar system and the history of Bendigo through pottery. To top this all off they got to make their own creative piece of pot-tery and take it home. It was great to hear wonderful feedback from the venues about how engaged our students were. This was fantastic. It has been a busy time for our our Prep - 2 students, they are off again for an arts immersion on Thursday to the Ulumbarra Theatre to view the show Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. Reach Rookies - Last week the Yr 5/6 students participated in a workshop run by the Reach Foundation. Through some special funding, each class participated in a workshop that focused on peer dynamics and confidence. More details attached. St Liborius National Study Tour - On Monday we welcomed 14 participants from the St Liborius National Study Tour. St Liborius Primary School was their first stop. They observed Investigation time in the Prep-2 area, ERP study and a class meeting in the Yr 3-6 area. All participants were excited to see the pedagogy we follow here at St Liborius PS. They will be observing a number of different schools in Melbourne and Adelaide over the coming days. A big thank you must go out to Mrs Patterson, Mr Waters and Mrs Webb who are leading this tour. Junior Athletics - The Junior Athletics have been scheduled for Monday 12 September at 11.30am -1.30pm. We are all praying for a clear day. Forecasts out today indicate that it will be fine. Jacob Holden Memorial Footy Match - Our two coaches Mr Ryan and Mr Ledwidge are getting ready to battle it out next Wednesday 14th September at 2.30pm. Footy Colours Day will be held on the same day, students are encouraged to wear their footy colours with pride and bring in a gold coin donation to go towards the Cancer Council. AFL 9s - The Year 3/4 students of St Liborius are excited to be part of the new AFL 9’s initiative. They will be playing a number of games at Beischer Park in Strathdale (Reservoir Road) from 9.30am on Thursday 8 September. More details within the newsletter. Whole School Staff Pilgrimage - The last two days of Term 3 (15 & 16 September) are Pupil Free Days. Our staff are making a pilgrimage to Penola in South Australia. Penola was the site of St Mary MacKillop’s first school. It holds special significance to our school as she is one of our school’s patron saints. While there, 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 that were honour our catholic foundations, Charism. Expo - All parents are welcome to come along and celebrate the children’s learnings at the Yr 3-6 Expo on Tuesday 13th from 9.30am-10.30am. St Liborius Netball - Well done to both year 5 and year 6 U13 Netball teams who played in their preliminary finals last Saturday and we wish the year 6 netball team all the best for their grand final this weekend!! Have a fantastic week Frank Dullard, Principal

Youth Corner

STRONGER RETREAT REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON! When: 16-18 September Where: Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville Cost: $165 Registrations for the 2016 Stronger Retreat close on September 2nd! Register now if you’re 16-25 years old to join 100 other young people from our diocese having fun, growing in discipleship and learning about your faith with our guest speakers The sisters of the immaculata and Fr Rob Galea. Registrations are now open at strongeryouth.com. Transport may be available. For more info follow @StrongerYouth on Facebook or contact Danii at Danielle.sullivan@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS OUR SCHOOLS

once a month. If you would like to do this please give your name in

MERCY - THE GIFT, THE POSSIBILITY AND THE CHALLENGE IN A UNIVERSE BECOMING

Catholic College Bendigo invites you to join us in welcoming Sr Madeline Duckett RSM to deliver the 2016 Marian Lecture. Please join us for supper following the lecture.  When: Wednesday 14 September, 7.30pm Where: Marian Theatre, Coolock Catholic College Bendigo, Barkly Street, Bendigo Entry: $10; $5 concession. Raising funds for Mercy Works. Tickets available at the door. Enquiries: Mrs Trish Schofield 03 5445 9100; tschofield@ccb.vic.edu.au Madeline Duckett is a Sister of Mercy from Victoria with a background in education, theology and spirituality. She has experience in secondary and tertiary teaching, adult formation in Mercy Ethos, and a range of experience in the area of adult spirituality. Currently she works as a spiritual director and retreat facilitator around Australia and overseas. Her writings include: Secret Places, Sacred Paths, on prayer and environment; The Mystical Heart of Catherine McAuley, reflections on aspects of the life and spirituality of Catherine McAuley; and most recently, Boots, Cracked Pots and a Place at The Table–Mercy in a World Becoming, which offers simple reflections on aspects of living a spirituality of mercy today.

THE MESSAGE OF DVINE MERCY A talk by John Canavan. An international speaker on the message of Divine Mercy as revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska. Enquires to Alison – 0400 543 776 When: 2:30pm Sunday 11th September Where: Ted Harte Centre, next to the Holy Rosary Church in White Hills. John is an international speaker on the message of Divine Mercy as revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska. He will talk in detail on the importance of this urgent message and explain why now is the ‘time for mercy’ and why Pope Francis has declared this year the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. He will give his personal, humorous and inspiring witness on how the mercy of God touched his heart as an R-rated comedian and a non-believer, which changed his life dramatically. John is 55 years of age and married with six children. Since 1991, he has been Director of Divine Mercy Publications in Australia having previously worked for 20 years as an auctioneer and in the musical comedy field, as you will experience on the evening, where laughter and mercy meet!

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.

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 4th September

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT

$1727.40 TOTAL:

$1122.00 335.40

$270.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

A Kirkwood P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

M Bourke M Nolan

B Bourke, J Chirgwin, P Singe

10.30am M Dole D Purden

1st:2nd:

N Duane M Tangey

N Wright, E Tuohey, K Waters

Next 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

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!

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 them 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!"