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

26th June, 2016 - THIRTEENTH Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c

Fr Junjun Corner Our Gospel today reminds us of our particular way of Christian discipleship, our own personal and unique take of Jesus’ invitation to follow him. As for me, having been called by Jesus as a priest is a gift like no other. I couldn't ask for a better one. I am sure I have already shared this before, but I just want to share this with you again. I composed this poem as a reflection on my vocation, during my 30-day Ignatian Retreat in 2009. The title is JESUS THANKS... Childhood cravings I have obtained Pride and honour, I have gained Yet only emptiness now remained Because to eternal life, they’re not destined. I looked for something else somewhere But I could not find there either I turned to God and he surprised me For he quenched my thirst and clothed me fully. Jesus came and took my hand He showed to me the everlasting land Where earthly pride, honour and riches are absent Only love, love and love are present. Jesus brought me back to life He showed me the way to live a fully human life He laid down his life for me Asking me to follow Him in this way So I went to find the way to die But he said, only love the others and yourself die. At first I was confused what he really meant Because dying for somebody is not an accomplishment But then when He showed to me his love I realized, it is dying for love, makes it super and above. Thank you Jesus for calling me today Thank you for training me to serve you freely, Thank you Jesus for the love you’ve shown Because of this, I learned to share my own.

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 You and your wife 9. Let us cross the threshold of this tranquil home, with its family sitting around the festive table. At the centre we see the father and mother, a couple with their personal story of love. They embody the pr imordial divine plan clearly spoken of by Christ himself: “Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female?” (Mt 19:4). We hear an echo of the command found in the Book of Genesis: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife, and they shall become one flesh (Gen 2:24)”. 10. The majestic early chapters of Genesis present the human couple in its deepest reality. Those first pages of the Bible make a number of very clear statements. The first, which Jesus paraphrases, says that “God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (1:27). It is striking that the “image of God” here refers to the couple, “male and female”. Does this mean that sex is a property of God himself, or that God has a divine female companion, as some ancient religions held? Naturally, the answer is no. We know how clearly the Bible rejects as idolatrous such beliefs, found among the Canaanites of the Holy Land. God’s transcendence is preserved, yet inasmuch as he is also the Creator, the fruitfulness of the human couple is a living and effective “image”, a visible sign of his creative act. 11. The couple that loves and begets life is a true, living icon – not an idol like those of stone or gold prohibited by the Decalogue – capable of revealing God the Creator and Saviour. For this reason, fruitful love becomes a symbol of God’s inner life (cf. Gen 1:28; 9:7; 17:2-5, 16; 28:3; 35:11; 48:3-4). This is why the Genesis account, following the “priestly tradition”, is interwoven with various genealogical accounts (cf. 4:17-22, 25-26; 5; 10; 11:10-32; 25:1-4, 12-17, 19-26; 36). The ability of human couples to beget life is the path along which the history of salvation progresses. Seen this way, the couple’s fruitful relationship becomes an image for understanding and describing the mystery of God himself, for in the Christian vision of the Trinity, God is contemplated as Father, Son and Spirit of love. The triune God is a communion of love, and the family is its living reflection. Saint John Paul II shed light on this when he said, “Our God in his deepest mystery is not solitude, but a family, for he has within himself fatherhood, sonship and the essence of the family, which is love. That love, in the divine family, is the Holy Spirit”.6 The family is thus not unrelated to God’s very being.7 This Trinitarian dimension finds expression in the theology of Saint Paul, who relates the couple to the “mystery” of the union of Christ and the Church (cf. Eph 5:21-33).

Next Week’s Readings Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening; you have the words of everlasting life. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Papal Prayer Intentions for June 2016

Human Solidarity That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity. Seminarians and Novices That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.

People are the primary artisans of their own development, the first in charge! 21 June

The Word Today Kings 19:16, 19-21 Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Luke 9:51-62

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.

Fr Lyle Young, Mons John White, Lindsay McIntyre, Keith Brown, Nicholas Kirwan, Joseph Kellow, Bertha Donnellan,

Raymond Rosenow, Vicki Rosenow Margaret Moylan, Sylvia Oldenburger,

Mary Pianto, James McCormick, Frank Kirwan, Bill Reed, Thomas Naughton, Lucy Bennett,

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Rita Howe

Prayer f or Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Wise and compassionate God, help us to bear the burdens

refugees and asylum-seekers carry and not simply seek to shift the burden onto others.

Call our leaders to justice, generosity and compassion. Help them create and implement strategies that are fair

and just and treat refugees and asylum-seekers with dignity and care.

O God, our comforter, we ask you to comfort the broken-hearted and protect the vulnerable. We pray for

those who live in fear of detention and removal, for those who are in detention at this time and for those who

face removal to an uncertain future. We ask you to assure them of your great love, surround them with your

presence and fill them with your peace. God bless our eyes so that we will recognise injustices. God bless our ears so that we will hear the cry of the stranger. God bless our mouths so that we will speak

words of welcome to newcomers. God bless our shoulders so we will be able to bear the weight of

struggling for justice. God bless our hands so that we can work together with all people to establish peace.

Amen.

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.

A NEW DATE!

THE SINGING PRIESTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Something to do during the School Holidays!

What: The Jeduthun- The Singing Boholano priests [from the Diocese of Talibon, in Bohol, Philippines]: A Concert dedicated to St Pedro

Calungsod, Patron Saint of Filipino Migrants.

When: Sunday, 3rd July 2016, 2.00 pm Where: Liborius Centre @ St Liborius Parish, 50 Panton St Eaglehawk, 3556.

Proceeds go to rebuilding centuries old Churches in Bohol damaged by 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 2013.

Ticket costs: $30 (12 yrs old & above). Children under 12 are free. Tickets available at St Liborius Parish Office, Eaglehawk. Alternatively SMS Fr Junjun Amaya 0459 356 917, or Arnel Aquino 0423 483 310

for reservation or any inquiry.

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

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,

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

BIBLE STUDY Where: St Liborius Par ish Centre When: Wednesday 29th June @ 6.30pm Topic: Acts 12: 1-11 (On St Peter) All welcome and bring your bible.

MOTHERS’ PRAYERS: Do you want to join with other women to confidently pray for your children &

grandchildren? Join us in the Mothers Prayers on Fridays 10.30 - 11.30 am in the Par ish Centre. Ring Beryl

54414019 for information.

Baptisms This weekend we welcome Mitchell Thomas Fitt to the Faith Community of St Stephen’s Raywood &

St Liborius Eaglehawk.

FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you 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 Father Junjun or the Parish Office or fill in the form provided at the back of the church and put it in the collection plate.

PARISH MATTERS

VISITORS FOR HOUSEBOUND OR ISOLATED 'I was sick, elderly or housebound.... and you visited me"

(Matthew 25:35) Our Parish needs people of all ages to visit housebound or people isolated for whatever reason. If you could spare an hour or so to visit one or two people in your neighbourhood please give your name to Fr Junjun or Tracy in the office If you know of anyone who would like a visit please let us know.

CWL BIRTHDAY Catholic Women’s League ladies will be celebrating their 62nd birthday. When: Wednesday 13th July at 12pm. All ladies welcome. Where: White Horse Hotel Please give your names to Mary Haugh 54467049 or Maureen Bourke 54468821 by the 9th July for booking.

BRUNCH KITCHEN Please note Brunch kitchen is in recession and will

recommence on July 19th

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, We are coming the conclusion of what has been a very busy term. The children have participated in many extra curricular activities such as cross country, Yr 5/6 camp, soccer, Yr 6 Leadership Day, Gym and undertaken dental screening on site. Building Progress There will continue to be some disruption this week with steel works arriving. At times the driveway will be sectioned off to allow for access of cranes. Over the holidays we should see the framing work for building 2 erected and hopefully the roofing will be installed as well. Library For the past 3 years we have been working towards bringing the library closer to the students and providing greater access for students, families and classes. EXPO It was fantastic to see so many visitors come along and share in the Yr 3-6 Learning Expo yesterday. With the focus on Health, the children articulated how they had linked their interest to the key learning areas and presented their research around this. Well done to everyone. Work Experience Students Thank you to Sharnie McGregor & Kaylee Gibbons from Eaglehawk Secondary College for their assistance last week. We wish you both all the very best with your future studies & careers. Frank Dullard, Principal

MARIST COLLEGE

Dear Parents, Learning alive Yesterday our Year 7 students had their expo for their simple machine designs. It was the end of a wonderful project in ACP1 and it was a fabulous display of great ideas and learning. Congratulations to all involved. Refugee Week This week we have been called to focus on the plight of refugees across our world. Of course these millions of people should be at the forefront of our mind all year. Building updates We received news this week that we have been successful in obtaining a grant to develop our learning spaces for our 2017 Foundation students. The Sandhurst Catholic Education Office has awarded us $300 000. This will enable us to close in the current decking area between the portables and the open up the rooms in to a large dynamic learning space. Mental health initiative makes finding help easier in Bendigo and Loddon On Tuesday 14 June students Brehana Danger, Felicity Harrip, Faith Christie and Isabella Wynveen went to the QEO to be part of a launch of ‘mental health matters to us all.’ 2017 staffing Tomorrow we will be advertising for Educators to join us from the beginning of next year. We are looking for 1:14 Educators and for people to take on new senior positions of Leadership It has certainly been a very significant term for us at Marist. As we end the term it seems that we will have over 270 new students join us across Foundation and Years 5, 6 & 7. I wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and look forward to us all beginning Term 3 on Monday 11 July. Darren McGregor Principal

L’ARCHE COMMUNITY, BENDIGO The ‘Maureen Considine Major Fundraiser’ supporting people living with an intellectual disability. Guest Speaker: Eileen Glass, L’Arche International. $70pp When: Saturday, 20th August, 2016 @ 7pm Where: The Conservatory, All Seasons Hotel, Bendigo Enquiries Tel: 0438 439 384

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB A forum for conversation. Monday 27 June Queen’s Arms Hotel, Russel Street. Topic: ‘Healing the Hurt’ in the wake of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse. Speaker Francis Sullivan CEO of the Catholic Church’s Truth Justice & Healing Council. 6pm for meals, 7.30pm-8pm Speaker. RSVP Monday 20 June 'Anne 5441 6474, Peter 0417 217 325 or Maria 0401 181 030.

WHAT’S ON IN OUR SCHOOLS

WORSHIP REPORT The PPC recently requested a report which we refer to as the Worship report; regarding various people within the parish assisting Fr Junjun to administer to his flock as he sees fit. We will be commenting on each of these groups over the next few weeks, informing you of the activities of each group and where we may be able to assist them. The first report this week is on the Liturgy Group. Consisting of approx. 5 members (of which Elizabeth McDermott is one) they meet with Fr Junjun once a month. Each meeting commences with a prayer of which individuals take turns in preparing. Discussions occur regarding upcoming Liturgy events, such as Easter, Advent, Christmas, or any other Parish liturgy requirements. The main aim is to invite more parishioners to join the group, if not your assistance would be greatly appreciated if required to fulfil our duties. The second report involves the Lectors. Kathy Taylor has been one of the Lectors for several years. Part of her preparation is to go over the mass readings the day before, ensuring she is comfortable with the readings of the day. Kathy is pleased to be able to proclaim God’s word to the congregation and hopes that she reads well and is easily understood though sometimes challenged by difficult words to pronounce. She encourages more parishioners to be involved in proclaiming the gospel to all in attendance.

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 main flight of stairs accessed from the McCrae St side of the building. When: TUESDAY 12th JULY at 1 – 3pm This is a free event but please RSVP for catering purposes. Phone: 54426108 Email: library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

WINTER WOOLIES. If you are a knitting/crocheting enthusiast please join us with whatever project you have on the go. This is a great opportunity to share the knitting experience, make new friends and be inspired by the creativity of others. It is also a chance to dedicate some time to getting UFOs completed. Where: Library Learning Centre 120 Hargreaves street Bendigo Please use the main flight of stairs accessed from the McCrae St side of the building. When: Fortnightly starting WEDNESDAY 13th of JULY at 1 – 3pm. Afternoon tea provided. No cost involved. Phone: 54426108 Email: library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

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

Assistant Priest: Fr . Junjun Amaya Contact Mobile: 0459 356 917 Email: junix_ting_28@yahoo.com.ph 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 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 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 19th June

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT ST VINNIES

$1794.00 TOTAL:

$827.50 $343.50 $253.00 $370.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

L Fitzgerald M Watson

B Bourke, P Singe, S Westaway

10.30am M Dole D Purden

1st:2nd:

D Duane T Duane

M Smith, K Waters, E McDermott

Next Weekend 6.00pm

K Fitzpatrick B Bourke

1st: 2nd:

T Westaway S Westaway

B Bourke, D Stewart, A Trewarne

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

M Smith M Tangey

M Dole, K Taylor, 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

Monday No 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)

4th Sunday (monthly):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 ($25).

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

Life’s like that…Get Thee Behind Me A little boy always went next door to play even though his mom had warned him

against doing so. This worried his mom so badly that she asked him why he was so disobedient. He replied that Satan tempted him so bad and he did not know what to do. His mom then advised him to say 'get behind me Satan' whenever he was

tempted. She then built a fence around the house. This worked for a week, then one sunny afternoon his mom looked out the window and there was her son playing on the neighbor’s lawn having cut a hole in the fence. Jeremiah", she yelled, "come here!" She then said "did I not tell you to say 'get behind me Satan' whenever he

tempted you?" "Yes", the boy replied, "I said, 'get behind me Satan', then he went behind me and pushed me through the hole in the fence."

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