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

29th October, 2017 - thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time, year a

Next Week’s Readings Malachi 1:14, 2:2,8-10 Thessalonians 2:7-9,13 Matthew 23:1-12

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm I love you, Lord, my strength.

Papal Prayer Intentions for October 2017 Workers and the Unemployed That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.

Let us all work together to promote peace among peoples and guarantee respect for human rights. 24th October

The Word Today Exodus 22:20-26 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF Jesus said that the two greatest commandments are: “You must love the Lord your God… and you must love your neighbour as yourself.” Undoubtedly it is the second commandment that causes us most trouble. Notice that Jesus says, “You must love your neighbour as yourself.” Only when we love ourselves, will we be able to love other people as the Lord commanded. Those who are filled with self loathing and self hatred are not going to be able to love others. They will project these feelings onto others. They will blame and castigate others for what they do not like in themselves. An old man was sitting on a bench on the edge of town when a stranger approached. “What are the people in this town like?” the stranger asked. “What were they like in your last town?” replied the old man. “They were kind and generous. They would do anything to help you if you were in trouble.” came the reply. “Well, I think you will find them much the same in this town.” said the old man. Sometime later a second stranger approached the old man and asked the same question: “What are the people in this town like?” And the old man replied: “What were they like in the town you came from?” “It was a terrible place.” came the answer. “To tell you the truth I was glad to get out of it. The people were cruel and mean. They wouldn't lift a finger to help you if you were in trouble.” “I’m afraid.” said the old man. “You’ll find them much the same in this town.” The point of this little story is this. We see other people, not as they are, but as we are. A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your own mirror. Those whose hearts are filled with goodness gaze upon the world and see what is good in humanity. Those who look upon the world with the eyes of a cynic find only the image of themselves. If we see people in a bad light, it is a sign that we are ill at ease with ourselves. A man who is not a peace with himself spreads a contagion of conflict around him.

Unless we love ourselves we cannot love others properly. There is an idea that love of self is wrong, even sinful. There is a form of self-love which is wrong. We call it selfishness or egoism. But there is a form of self-love which is healthy and good. We can’t offer warmth to other if our own fireplace is cold. We can only love with the amount of love that is in us. Whether we are conscious of it or not we do love others precisely as we love ourselves. It’s very important, then to have a healthy love and respect for ourselves. This is where love starts, but of course it is not meant to stop there. All true love of self overflows in the form of love of others and of God. STORY

There is short but telling parable that goes like this. First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionist, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out - because I was not a Jew. Finally they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS

The Novena is still continuing and will conclude on Tuesday 31st October. This will comprise of the following: 6 pm Mass at St Liborius Church. Followed by Recitation of the Rosary in front

of the Exposition of our Lord in the Monstrance.

Concluding with Benediction and Adoration. Please note the above also includes this Sunday evening 6pm Mass.

ALL SAINTS DAY When: Wednesday 1st November Time: 6pm Mass

ALL SOULS DAY When: Thursday 2nd November Time: 6pm Mass Join in the Mass and remember your loved ones.

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, Nathan Verallo & 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.

Jordan Clark, Michael O’Connor, Agatha Frawley, Doreen Pianto, Christopher Bright, Janet Pentland, Maryanne Gladman, John Roache, Alexandra Jeziorski,

Peter Angelini, Ivy Woods, David Fitzgerald, John McMahon, Ken Christie, Fr Chris Raeh, John Coffey (Senior) Paul Tarrant

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Kathleen Parkin

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.

Ted Verryt, Mary Furlong, Russell Milikins, Bryan Keogh, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith, Len Fitzgerald,

Patricia Schultz, Marie Casey, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, John Haugh, Charles Naughton,

Maureen O’Keefe, Christine Longmire, Elaine Walsh, Patricia Ennor, Alan Surplice, Mary Taylor, Bert & Angelini Caldow

PARISH MATTERS

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

O God, who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all

Nations, and who by Baptism and Confirmation has called

us to build up your Holy Church,

We implore you to choose from among us, your children, many priests and religious who will

love you with their whole hearts and will gladly spend their lives to make you better

known and loved by all.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen

ST LIBORIUS PIETY SHOP Opening Times:

Sunday- Before & after 10.30 Mass Saturday- Before & after 6.00 Mass

Orders -Tracy @ Parish Centre 5446 8235 After Hours sales - Anne 0447 390 162

SACRAMENTS CONFIRMATION RECONCILIATION AND FIRST

COMMUNION PROGRAM FOR 2018. Next year the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharistic will be held at Pentecost Vigil Mass at 6pm Saturday 19th May 2018. As you can appreciate we have a lot to do in a short time. Sign up at the weekend Masses of 28th 29th October 2017 Reconciliation program will commenced on the 6th November 2017 and conclude with Reconciliation following Mass at 6pm on the 11th December 2017. All classes will be held on Monday's at 7pm in the Parish Centre Please advise anyone who may wish to attend to Contact Trish Blanks 0402248095.

FROM DIAGNOSIS TO OAM, A PERSONAL AUTISM JOURNEY

Autism Special Event at St Kilian's Hall When: 15th November 2017, Time: 7pm doors open at 6:30pm. Daryl and Daniel Giles OAM, father and son, will be speaking about their journey from diagnosis, of Daniels Autism Spectrum, until now. This will be of special interest to people on the spectrum, family members, carers and professionals. Details of the event and cost can also be found at: https://www.trybooking.com/324047

HEALING MASS There will be a Healing Mass in St Liborius Church on Wednesday 15th November 2017 at 11am. This will be followed by a lunch in the Parish Centre. Everyone welcome. Anyone needing transport please contact: Maureen Bourke 54468821 or Mary Haugh on 54467049 or the Parish Office 54468235

LEGION OF MARY ROSARY CRUSADE The Legion of Mary, (Melbourne Senatus) is holding a Rosary Crusade is taking place from 23rd October until 14th November, 2017 to pray for the defence of life from conception until natural death and for marriage. The Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary as well as the Catena will be recited from 6.30 pm to 7.50 pm every evening at Magnificat House, 456 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne. Everyone is welcome. Free entry. The Legion of Mary, (Melbourne Senatus) is holding a Rosary Crusade is taking place from 23rd October until 14th November, 2017 to pray for the defence of life from conception until natural death and for marriage. The Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary as well as the Catena will be recited from 6.30 pm to 7.50 pm every evening at Magnificat House, 456 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne. Everyone is welcome. Free entry.

NOVEMBER @ THE LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd NOVEMBER 12:45 – 1:15pm MEDITATION This is a beautiful space in the day, a chance to “be” with our creator. Wednesday 1st Nov And/Or Tuesday 14th Nov. 1:30 – 3:00pm PRAY AS YOU SEW - REFUGEES

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 will be delivered to a refugee centre. It is amazing how much prayer can be packed in a small square of sewing. No cost involved all materials supplied. Bookings required for catering purposes.

Library Learning Centre : 181 McCrae Street Bendigo Phone : 54426108 Email : library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au Library Learning Centre : 181 McCrae Street Bendigo Phone : 54426108 Email : library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

OUR SCHOOLS BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

Youth Corner Stronger Rally: You’re invited to the next Stronger Rally!! Join over 100 other young people for a night of praise and worship, games, dinner, Adoration and so much more! Who: Year 7’s - young adults. Where: St Joseph’s School Hall, Dickson St Echuca Date: Friday November 10th Time: 6-9pm For more information contact Danielle at Danielle.sullivan@sandhurst.catholic.org.au Australian Catholic Youth Festival: This December the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is hosting the third Australian Catholic Youth Festival. The festival will be held in Sydney from December 7-9 and is for year 9 students- 30 year olds. It will be three full days of spending time with 15,000 young Catholics from right around Australia to celebrate and learn more about the Catholic Faith. If you’re in secondary school speak to your RE teacher about attending with the school group, and if you’re over 18 and would like to attend email Danielle at Danielle.sullivan@sandhurst.catholic.org.au.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius,

This week we welcomed the sunshine back with a burst of spring

warmth. This is a timely reminder of the intensity of our Australian

sun and the need for all our students to wear their bucket hats

during Break 1 and Break 2. If you require a new Marist bucket

hat, these can be purchased from either the Uniform shop or from

Marlhes using funds placed on the Student ID card. Please note that

if purchasing from Marlhes using the Student ID card, please

increase the limit on the expenditure permitted to allow for the cost

of $15.00 for each hat.

Timor-Leste - As was mentioned last week, Mr Dar ren

McGregor and Miss Maddie Keating are currently in Timor-Leste,

to develop an ongoing relationship with the people living in

Quelicai and surrounding villages. This is an important trip to

determine the role our Year 11 students will play in the community

during their Immersion in 2018. Communication is limited

however, we have had confirmation that they have arrived safely

and are enjoying their time meeting the many Marists within this

area. They know the Year 11 students going next year are in

for a fantastic experience with a real chance to value add to the

local community. We look forward to their safe return next

Tuesday.

Welcome to Marty - After three weeks of training, Ella

Edwards (Year 7) rejoined our community with her new

companion Marty, her Guide Dog. Both Ella and Marty have

settled in well in all learning areas and are gradually finding their

way around the College. All students have welcomed the presence

of Marty, showing great respect for his role as a working dog for

Ella. This is a large learning curve for both Ella and Marty as they

learn to effectively work together in their daily lives. We look

forward to sharing this journey with Ella and Marty.

Applications for conveyance close – 1 December - Many of you

have already submitted your conveyance claims for this year. There

are still opportunities for you to make a claim in Term 4 if you

haven’t already. If you wish to have a claim processed this term,

please complete your conveyance form and return to the office by 1

December. Forms for claiming conveyance are available on our

College website: http://www.marist.vic.edu.au/wp/bus-information/

Daily Loyalties - This Sunday’s Gospel is a story of entrapment

and loyalty. Disciples of the Pharisees and the Herodians, come

to Jesus with a question around the census tax, in order to discredit

Jesus in front of his followers. But first they smooth the way with

flattery, by praising Jesus with respect to his integrity, in order to

lower his guard. They then pose the question "Is it lawful to pay

taxes to the Caesar, or not?". A carefully crafted question,

which requires a yes or no answer from Jesus. This poses a

dilemma for Jesus as should he answer ‘Yes’, he would be

supporting the Roman occupation and oppression of the Jews.

Should he answer ‘No’, he would be in direct opposition to the

leaders of the time and provide an opportunity for the leaders to

imprison him. Jesus is surrounded by onlookers, who like himself,

have pockets that are empty. Jesus then asks to see the coin that is

used to pay the taxes as a way of taking the spotlight from himself,

as they easily withdraw a coin from their full pockets. The coin

holds the image of Caesar, their emperor, who also demands their

divine worship. Jesus eventually answers their original question,

‘Very well, pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar and God what

belongs to God’. In his response, Jesus acknowledges that we all

have, in some way, a loyalty with two kingdoms, to the government

of our country and to God. This gospel reading reminds us to

question which loyalty drives our daily lives and are they living in

harmony? Does consumerism and materialism compete for

our loyalty to God in our daily lives? Many thoughts to ponder on

as we aim to live our lives in the way of Jesus Christ.

Carolyn Hamilton

Deputy Principal

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” - MATTHEW 22:37 Do you put other “gods” before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal possession greater than your love for God? Do you really recognize that everything you have and everything you are is a gift from God? The good news – it’s not too late to put God first in your life in all things.

Study Tour of the Biblical Lands

Catholic Theological College 17 November – 14 December 2018

Jordan, Israel & Palestinian Territories, Turkey and Greece, and option for 3 days in Rome

Tour Leaders: Dr Rosemary Canavan & Rev. Anthony Dean CM

Information Session: Saturday 21 October 2017: 2pm to 4pm

RSVP & further information: Jenny Delahunt Phone: 9412 3314 Email: jenny.delahunt@ctc.edu.au

MONTH OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILIES

October is the Month of Prayer and Fasting for Marriage and Families across the nation -(from the Australian Catholic Marriage and Family Council). For more information please go to: www.acmfc.org.au/month-of-prayer-and-fasting/ Many useful resources can be found at this website.

CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OPEN DAY Are you interested in theology, spirituality or pastoral studies at CTC in 2018. Located: University of Divinity, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002 When: Wednesday 8 November For more information – phone: (03) 9412 3333

DIVINE WILL MEETING. There will be a Divine Will Meeting on 9 November 2017 at the Holy Rosary Church, White Hills, commencing with Mass at 9.00am. Bring your own lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. The day will conclude with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm – 3.30pm

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: 0407 708 895 Email antonypedi@gmail.com Parish Secretary: Tracy Rober ts Pastoral Assistant: Michael Nolan 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 Team

Ex-Officio: Fr Antony Joseph, Frank Dullard. Michael Nolan, John Pallotta, Members: Tracey Cole, Chris O’Brien, Margaret Watson, Brian Bourke, Anne Maree Holden. Parish Finance Team

John Pallotta, Matthew House, Kathy Taylor, Tracey Cole. Parish Priest Consultant Team:

Margaret Watson, John Pallotta, Tracey Cole, Michael Nolan. Planned Giving David Trewarne

Parish Liturgy Team Mary Haugh, Elizabeth McDermott, 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 Anne O’Brien RCIA Team Tricia Blanks, Brian Bourke, Maureen Bourke, Anne-Maree Holden Tuesday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Sandie Westaway Friday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Liz McDermott KSC Community Welfare Project Brian Bourke: 5446 8821 Josephite’s Associates: 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 Child Safety Brian Bourke, Anne Maree Holden

St Vincent de Paul: 54462585

PLANNED GIVING — Thank You COLLECTIONS FOR 22nd October

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:

$1025.60 TOTAL:

$646.50 $216.10 $163.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston M Jinks

1st: 2nd:

B O’Brien L Fitzgerald

B Bourke A O’Brien

10.30am M Dole D Purden

1st:2nd:

D Webb P Blanks

K Waters E McDermott

Next Weekend 6.00pm

K Fitzpatrick B Bourke

1st: 2nd:

J Bretherton P Bretherton

J Chirgwin A Trewarne

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

M Gill P Blanks

E McDermott N Wright

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) Parish Sacramental Team Every Tuesday at 7.00pm Mothers Prayer Every Friday 10.00am till 11.00

MONTHLY

Secular Franciscans Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm. Liturgy Meeting Every 1st Tue of the month at 1.30pm. Parish Finance Team Meeting Quarterly at 7.30pm. Parish Pastoral Team Meeting Quarterly at 7.30pm. 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. Josephite’s 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 Filipino Mass 4th Sunday of the month.

MASSES THIS WEEK

Mon 6pm Mass Wed - Thurs 6pm Mass 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)

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! A recent transplant to the mountains of North Carolina writes: The folks around these parts have a

peculiarity that drives me nutty. You ask them an "either/or" question, and their answer is-- "That'll be fine!"

I asked a lady the other night who was coming through my register at Wal-Mart, "Ma'am, would you like your milk in a bag or not?" "That'll be fine," was her reply.

I looked quizzically at her, and asked, "Does that mean 'yes' or 'no'?"

"I said that that'll be fine," was her answer. Since I was holding it up in my hand, out of a bag, I decided to assume that "that" in this case meant "that naked jug of milk that you're holding in your

hand, not in a bag."

This feeling was further reinforced by a slight nod of the head towards the jug just as she said the word "that'll." I set the jug in the buggy without putting it in a sack.

"I said I wanted it in a bag," she complained. "You want me to shout it or write it down for you?

"That'll be fine!" I replied.