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

22nd October, 2017 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in ordinary time, year a

Next Week’s Readings Exodus 22:20-26 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Matthew 22:34-40

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Shine on the world like bright stars; you are offering it the word of life. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Give the Lord glory and honour.

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.

Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment is an imperative we cannot ignore. It is a right to which there are no exceptions! 16th October

The Word Today Isaiah 45:1,4-6 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Matthew 22:15-21

DUEL CITIZENSHIP The question as to whether or not it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar was a very serious one, and it really put Jesus in a spot. If he said it was lawful, he would be regarded as a traitor to the Jewish cause and the Jewish religion. If he said it was unlawful, he could be denounced as fomenting rebellion against Rome. Jesus replied: “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” (For Caesar we can substitute the State). This doesn’t mean that there are some things that belong to Caesar and others that belong to God, as if reality were divisible into “secular” and “sacred”. It means that an obligation to Caesar stands under and is judged by a paramount obligation: to acknowledge the sovereignty of God. Jesus was implying that there need not be conflict between the demands of the State and those of God. The State has a role, but its power is limited and does not supplement God. From this principle Christians deduced that they could accommodate loyalty to the State. As Christians we have duel citizenship. We are citizens of the country in which we happen to be living or in which we were born. To it we owe many benefits. To its forces of law and order we owe the fact that we are able to live in peace and security. To its public services we owe transport, water, light, etc. To its social provisions we have access to education, medical care, and so on. These benefits mean we are under obligation to the State. The legitimate State has rights, and Christians will respect those rights. We must respect its laws and rulers. We must be responsible citizens, and, as far as we are able, play our part in making the country a good place for all its citizens. Failure to be a good citizen is a failure in Christian duty. To cheat the State is to cheat one’s fellow citizens, and to cheat one’s fellow citizens is to cheat God. But as Christians we are also citizens of the kingdom of God. To it we owe certain privileges, and to it we also have obligations. In most cases the two responsibilities do not clash. But at times they may. And when they do, Christians will spontaneously know which comes first. Today the State is not so much against God as without God. It no longer bases its laws on God’s laws. This can pose serious

dilemmas for Christians - how to be a Christian in a secular world where the laws may often be unchristian. When Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar”, his assumption was that Caesar’s claim would be just. He wasn’t giving Caesar a blank cheque. If it is a case of having to choose one against the other, the Christian has only one choice. As Christians our first and deepest loyalty is to God. To God alone we render worship. In other things we gladly acknowledge and serve the secular powers, praying that they will rule wisely and justly. Christians will strive to be good citizens of their country, and at the same time good citizens of the kingdom of God. They will fail neither in their duty to God nor to their fellow citizens. For a believer, in a sense everything is given to God, even what is given to Caesar. The words of Thomas More should be an inspiration to us: “I die the king’s good servant, but God’s first.” On the other hand, the words of Cardinal Wolsey (spoken on his death bed) should act as a warning to us: “Would that I had served my God half as well as I served my king.” New Sunday & Holy Day Liturgies, Flor McCarthy SDB

NOVENA TO OUR LADY COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS

The Novena commences Monday 23rd of October through to Tuesday 31st and will comprise of the following: 6 pm Mass at St Liborius Church. Followed by Recitation of the Rosary infront

of the Exposition of our Lord in the Monstrance.

Concluding with Benediction and Adoration. Please note there will be no 9.15am Mass during the days of the Novena. The only exception is the 9.15am Mass on Friday 27th October to cater for the school and special ministers for the sick.

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.

William Clarke, Eileen Plant, Charles Hoskins, John McNamara, Ronald Poynton, Mary Knight, Dennise Jones, Rita Jansen, Jane Watson,

Elizabeth Williams, Sarah Gallagher, Maureen Roney, Margaret Haugh, Fr Peter Ellis.

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.

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

PATRICIANS MEETING When: Sunday 22nd October @ 5pm Where: St Liborius Parish Centre Speaker: Fr Junjun Come along, all welcome.

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. The Information night is to be on Monday 16th October at 7pm in the Parish Centre 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.

BAPTISM THIS WEEKEND We pray for Lincoln Trey Stuart and his mum Elizabeth as they begin their journey of faith together. May God bless them and their family and friends as they celebrate the sacrament of Baptism.

THE APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA THANK YOU The Apostolate of Fatima wish to thank Bishop Leslie Tomlinson, Fr Stephen Bolling, guest speaker Fr Paschal Corby, Concelebrating Priests, Confessional Priests, Seminarians, Mr John Hogan, the Cathedral Choir Joanna Bonazza, the Knights of the Southern Cross, the Sacred Heart Ladies, the Apostolate of Fatima Ladies and many Friends, Angela from the Chancery for the superb booklet, Mitchel Edwards for cards and the five people who organized 8 buses from Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong and Shepparton. May our Lady intercede with many Graces from the pilgrims and may your petitions that will be placed under our lady of Fatima’s statue in the Cova da Iria bring all many blessings. The Apostolate of Fatima

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

THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO PROGRAM – AIRS 29th October 2017

This week on the Journey the Gospel of Matthew is reflected on by our very own Fr Graham Schmitzer. We have chosen some of our favourite God spots to replay for you. We have Pete Gilmore in his Living the Gospel section reminding us of Patience, Marilyn Rodrigues, The Peaceful Parent talks about Peaceful Mornings and Bruce Downs, The Catholic Guy empowers us with Decision Making. This is carefully woven together with amazing Christian music artists to help create a show that is all about faith, hope, love and life. Tune in to LIFE 105..1 FM Saturday 4pm or go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.

CWL MEETING When: Wednesday 25th October @ 1.30pm Where: St Liborius Parish Centre

JOSEPHITE’S MEETING When: Wednesday 25th October @ 10.30pm Where: St Liborius Parish Centre

OUR SCHOOLS BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

Youth Corner 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, Welcome back to term 4, I hope that you enjoyed a sport filled break. Well done to the Tigers for their amazing win in the AFL and to the Storm in the NRL. A lot of supporters came out of the woodwork this year particularly in the yellow and black. Our prayers and best wishes continue to be with Stephanie and Jess Sefton. Steph is progressing well as she nurtures her unborn baby and will be transferring to a Melbourne hospital on Monday. Steph will be away for the rest of the year and Mrs Adele Henderson, who has replaced Steph, will continue in this position for the remainder of the year. Adele is a very experienced teacher and has been well supported by the 3/4 teaching unit and Carmelina Scalora, who will continue to do so over the coming months. Congratulations to Hollie Webster who got engaged during the school holidays to Bret Borserio! This is a very exciting time for them both. Please keep Talli Dawson-Webb’s family in your thoughts and prayers on the sudden death of his uncle. Also a number of families in our community are experiencing sadness and difficult time, and require our prayers of support. Welcome back to Mrs Danielle Cameron from maternity leave who will be working with Prep HW & Yr 1/2 GT one day a week. Congratulations to Louise O’Connor as she becomes a grandmother for the second time within a month. Exciting times for the O’Connor family. Mr Travis Ledwidge has been on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks of this term and will return next week. On Monday 9th October we welcomed the whole staff from St Joseph’s, Cobram. Their visit was to look at a number of approaches to learning and the physical learning environments. Feedback from Lucy Keath, their principal, was extremely positive and appreciative of the way the students and staff welcomed and engaged her staff. Well done everyone. We have the last of our Extra Prep Transitions on Friday. These sessions have enabled our new Preps to come to school in groups of 4 or 5 and work with this year’s Preps. It has been exciting and a great lead into our traditional transition program beginning in week 5. Thank you to the Preps for hosting our guests. Thank you to parents and students for the way you have returned to school this term in summer uniform. The hotter weather is upon us and the need for hats is essential as well as the application of sunscreen prior to coming to school. This Friday the Year 5’s will be attending a CCB ‘Come and Try Day’ to get them thinking about the secondary school experience and their road ahead. Friday is the 20th Annual St Liborius Wine and Cheese night which will take place in the Liborius Centre. A lot of work has gone into making contact with past and present parents to come along and enjoy a very social evening. If you have not attended a Wine and Cheese evening in the past, please make the effort to come along. The evening runs from 7.30 - 9.30pm and our major sponsor of the evening, Eaglehawk IGA, provide a large range of wines for tasting as well as a spread of cheeses and meats that is second to none. Pre-sale tickets are available at the office for $20 or $25 if purchased on the night. There are a number of door prizes and the support from a lot of local businesses adds true value to this exciting fundraiser for our school. Thank you to all the parents who have organised the Wine and Cheese evening. We wish Harry Arnett all the very best as he heads, along with his family, to Portugal to represent Australia in the World Go Kart Championships! We can’t wait to hear all about it. Next Monday 23rd October is a Pupil Free Day as the staff undertake professional development in the processes of writing. Next Wednesday 25th October the children will participate in our Jump Rope For Heart jump off day. More information attached. The school Board will meet on Wednesday 25th October at 6.30pm and will discuss reporting and complete their annual review of school fees, amongst other items. Have a great week Frank Dullard

“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” - MATTHEW 22:21 Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second.

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

MARIST BROTHERS’ COLLEGE CLASS OF 1977 40-YEAR REUNION

The St Mary’s College/Marist Brothers’ College Class of 1977 40-Year Reunion will be held on Saturday 28 October 2017 from 7pm in the St Therese’s School Hall, Kennington. BYO drinks and nibbles. Please RSVP to Barbara Lomas (Alumni Office at Catholic College Bendigo) at alumni@ccb.vic.edu.au or call 5445 9100

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 15th October

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:

$1325.10 TOTAL:

$911.50 $253.60 $160.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

P & B Pontell 1st: 2nd:

N Duane D Duane

P Singe J Chirgwin

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

B Keogh M Tangey

E Tuohey N Wright

Next 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

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 9.15am 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! Three boys are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers.

The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50."

The second boy says, "That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words

on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100."

The third boy says, "I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon. And it takes eight people

to collect all the money!"