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

23rd april, 2017 - Second Sunday of Easter, year a

Next Week’s Readings Apostles 2:14, 22-33 St Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me, but still believe! Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.

Papal Prayer Intentions for April 2017 Young People That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.

Yes, we are sure of it: Christ indeed from death is risen! 17th April

The Word Today Apostles 2:42-47 St Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

HEALED BY HIS WOUNDS On Easter Sunday evening the apostles were gathering in the upper room behind locked doors. They were wounded men. They were wounded, not in body, but in heart and in spirit. They were wounded individually by fear, doubt, guilt and grief. And they were wounded collectively because one of their number, Judas, had killed himself. Like all people in pain, they had erected a barrier around themselves. Jesus knew how they were feeling. In one bold move he broke through the barrier, and stood among them. He didn’t scold them for failing him. Instead, he greeted them with the lovely words, “Peace be with you.” He repeated those words to make sure they got the message. In receiving his peace, they received his forgiveness. Then what did he do? He showed them his wounds. Now we would have expected his risen body to be without spot or blemish. Yet that body still bore the wounds of his crucifixion. Why was this? Firstly, those wounds helped the apostles to recognise him as the same one who died. Secondly, those wounds were the proof of his love for them. They were the mortal wounds of the Good Shepherd suffered when he laid down his life for his sheep. Jesus didn’t just talk about love. He gave an example of it, and had the wounds to prove it. He didn’t insulate himself against human pain. On the contrary, he made himself totally vulnerable by taking to himself our fragile, mortal humanity. And he paid the price. He bore the marks of our violent world on his body. Jesus showed his wounds to Thomas. On seeing those wounds, Thomas’ doubts vanished, and his faith was re-born. More marvellous still - through the wounds of Jesus, he and his fellow apostles found healing for their own wounds. In one way or another all of us are wounded. Many people carry wounds in their bodies. But the part of us that is most deeply wounded is the heart. The heart is wounded by such things as disappointment, ingratitude, grief, rejection, and betrayal. We have a tendency to hide our wounds, because wounds seem to suggest weakness, and displaying weakness does not create respect. Jesus didn’t hide his wounds. For him they were not things to be ashamed of. They were more like badges of honour. They were eloquent witnesses to how costly real love can be. Wounds are the greatest form of witness. The sacred wounds of Jesus are a source of consolation, courage, and hope to us. They help us to believe in Jesus’ love for us. And they help us to find healing for our own wounds. By his wounds we are healed of self-pity and the sense of victimhood. Those who do not disguise their own struggles, and who live through them, give hope to others and become a source of healing for them. What does it matter if our struggles leave us a little fragile. This fragility makes us gentler and more sensitive in dealing with the wounds of others.

STORY Rose is a single, working mother, who lives in New York. In a period of six years she saw her three sons shot dead. The youngest of them was shot dead right in front of her door. It has left a deep wound in her heart. She says she relives her grief every time a child gets killed in the neighbourhood. Yet she has refused to be trapped by fear and a sense of victimhood. Instead, she has reached out to others. She has become an eloquent advocate for gun control and community responsibility, talking at schools and other places. She started a support group for mothers in a similar position. And when a child dies, she calls on their parents to comfort them. The frame of her door still bears the marks of the bullets that killed her youngest son. Although she doesn't always notice them, she knows they are there. Why doesn't she have the frame repaired? “I want those holes to be a constant reminder that a young man lost his life at that spot. When you fix things, people tend to forget.” Maybe that is why Jesus kept the marks of his wounds on his risen body - lest we forget the price he paid for our redemption.

CONSTRUCTION Work is continuing in our Dungeon in the Parish Centre on a

voluntary basis. Brendan Keogh and Michael Nolan along with other helpers have spent the last few weeks digging out lots and

lots of dirt. No treasure found though. A request is made for your whole hearted support in fulfilling this work with the minimum cost. If every family can support with either a single day labour

or an amount equal to it, this would help the Parish to finalise the creation of a new facility in the Parish Centre without much cost

to the Parish.

Jack of all Trades, Pastor of ….. St Liborius Fr Antony on the jack hammer and Steven on the shovel with the creation of the new room in the Parish Centre. Wed 19th April

A rose petal in every garden as the saying goes. Yep you better believe it. Brendan Keogh participating in the official planting of a standard rose in the garden at the Parish Centre. Wed 19th April

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 Zerallo & 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.

Lotus Leahy, Irene Wright, Val Tuohey, Taylah Kenny, Rodney West, Archibald Chisholm, Sr Bernadette Cunningham RSJ, Leonard Trewhella, Leo Duff,

Jeremiah Moylan, Henry O’Toole, Charlie Taylor, Francis McCarten, Rose Wellard, Leo Tuohey. Gerald Callaghan, Bernie O’Keefe

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Garrett Boak

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, Brendan Irwin, Marie Casey, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, John Haugh

Kevin Tobias, Maureen O’Keefe, Josefina Wilson, Christine Longmire Bert Youla Marie Manning, Patricia Ennor

BAPTISM THIS WEEKEND We pray for Cooper Rohan King and is parents Joel and Lauren as they begin their journey of faith together. May God bless them and their family and friends as they celebrate the sacrament of Baptism.

PARISH MATTERS

CWL Meeting Wednesday 26th April @ 1.30pm at Parish Centre

EASTER PRAYER Lord, the resurrection

of Your Son has given us new life and

renewed hope. Help us to live as new people

in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what

we must do, the will to want to do it,

the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to

continue to do it, and the strength to complete it.

Amen. source: New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book

Fr Antony has made a request for a sewing machine for his own personal use. A parishioner may own one that

they no longer require and hence they would like to donate it to Fr to assist

him. Fr would be most grateful.

MOTHERS PRAYERS Mothers prayers group every Fridays at 10am at St Liborius Parish Centre.

BRUNCH KITCHEN There will be no brunch kitchen over the school holidays. Brunch kitchen will return on 2nd May.

ANZAC DAY – TUESDAY 25TH APRIL. Catholic War Veterans Mass of Remembrance The annual Mass of Remembrance sponsored by Catholic War Veterans of Bendigo and District will be held at St Kilian’s Church, McCrae Street, Bendigo on Tuesday 25th April 2017 at 9:00am. Veterans, currently serving personnel, family members, descendants and other interested parishioners are invited to attend.

YOUNG ADULT 18+ BIBLE STUDY GROUP "A Young Adult 18+ Bible Study Group is being held on When: Wednesday 24th May Fr Rob Galea - St Kilian's Youth Centre at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to deepen your faith. For further information please email: stkilians@sandhurst.catholic.org.au Second meeting is 14th June."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY St Liborius would like to wish one of our parishioners Kevin Rudkins a very happy and enjoyable birthday. Age not stated but is over 90.

Kimberley Catholic Volunteer Service URGENTLY WANTED: VOLUNTEER WORKERS

for Balgo Parish The Diocese of Broome, WA, requires volunteers to assist with the work of the local Church on Aboriginal Missions. We are currently seeking a couple in Balgo to assist the Priest in the running of the Parish. There are several other roles in the Kimberley for single people or couples also available. Placements are preferred for a period of 6 months. For further details, and an application form, please contact: Volunteer Coordinator Anneliese Rohr: 08 9192 1060 Email: volunteers@broomediocese.org Web: www.broomediocese.org Mail: PO Box 76, BROOME WA 6725

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES Project Compassion boxes can still be left at the back of the Church or dropped in at the Parish Centre.

KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS RAFFLE TICKETS

The Knights of the Southern Cross will be selling raffle tickets at all Masses over the next few weeks. When: 30th April & 1st May and the 7th & 8th May. Proceeds will be used in supporting the Gianna Family Support and Education Centre.

REQUEST Last year the wonderful singing Priests of the Philippine's

(Jeduthun - The Singing Boholano Priests) were in the parish. We were wondering if anyone had a copy of the CD available for sale

or loan, please drop into the Parish Office or call Tracy on 54468235.

PARISH PASTORAL TEAM UPDATE Fr Antony has appointed the following people Margaret Watson, John Pallotta & Michael Nolan to scrutinise the votes and oversea the election the 3 parishioners required to complete the PPT, as per the constitution. Nomination forms need to be in by Sunday 23rd April 5pm.

MARIST COLLEGE…...continued tunnels and slides and poured the concrete for the waterway. This space will be such a valuable asset for our young people. The design process was also very enjoyable and, more importantly a deep learning experience for our Foundation students. 13 Reasons why - In recent days the media has given much attention to the recently released series 13 Reasons Why. This television series, revolves around the aftermath of a teenage girl's suicide and was made available in Australia last month. The media has rightly focused on concerns raised by parents, mental health organisations and advocates. One of Australia's peak mental health organisations, Headspace, has issued a warning about the impact of the series and some of the graphic scenes. These scenes can be triggers for young people, of particular concern is graphic depiction of rape, sexual assault, bullying, and suicide. 13 Reasons Why is rated MA 15+ in Australia and is based on the young adult novel of the same name. Most disturbing for me is the total lack of communication between any of the young people in the series and adults. The most important ongoing message in relation to the issue of suicide is stressing to our young people to talk to a trusted adult. I do not endorse any element of this series and urge all parents to oversee their children’s use of such technologies as Netflix. A reminder to all members of our community that talking to an adult about our feelings is always important. Four camp experiences - Our Year 10 students are cur rently in Melbourne experiencing a range of events and visits. Reports this morning were that everyone was having a great time. Next Monday our Year 9 students begin their Outward Bound Experience. In week four our Year 8 students travel to Phillip Island and enjoy a week of challenging activities. I am also pleased to announce that we have finalised the date and venue for a combined Year 5 and 6 camp. These two year levels will travel to our National Capital, Canberra in the first week of Term Three. This significant camp will take place every second year. Easter keeps on going You may have notice in my opening line that I hoped you enjoyed the beginning of Easter. Whilst the commercial world seems to quickly move on from the Easter experience, that is not our practice in the Christian liturgical calendar. These coming six weeks are all part of our Easter experience. I mentioned to staff during our morning prayer on Tuesday that these coming weeks provide many reasons for reflection and celebration. In these weeks of Easter we listen to the stories of the disciples and friends of Jesus meeting him in his resurrected form. This is, of course, a difficult concept for us to grasp. After 2000 years we still grapple to understand that Jesus rose from the dead and thus showed us that eternal life waits for us. If we still struggle with this, then imagine the bewilderment of the disciples. After living through three years of great hope and inspiration they have now just experienced his dramatic death. Then the news spreads that he has risen! As Christians we believe that we are Easter people. We are people who believe in a life after death. It is for this reason that these ongoing weeks give us great cause to be joy filled people. Darren McGregor - Principal

OUR SCHOOLS BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius,

A prayer for peace Almighty God, we remember with thanksgiving,

those who made the supreme sacrifice for us in times of war. We pray that their offering of their lives may not have been in vain.

May your grace enable us this day to dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace;

and give us the wisdom and strength to build a better world. Amen Welcome back to everyone and I hope that your break was relaxing and recharged your batteries ready for a very busy term. Thank you to the Year 6 student leaders who presented the stations of the cross to the school community on our last day of term. They were very respectful and reverent in their depiction of each station which was later relayed to families via social media on Good Friday allowing families to reflect on the true meaning of Easter. Congratulations to the Lorenz family on the ar r ival of Mason’s little brother, Austin Henry. Tragic news from Wangaratta- Garrett Boak, the 19 year old son of our friend and colleague Trish Boak (Principal at St Bernard's PS), was killed on the morning of Good Friday in a car accident near Wangaratta. Trish, her husband Peter and younger son Isaac (a student at Galen Catholic College) are surrounded by a loving family and a group of very close friends. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Trisha and her family. Placement - We welcome Car r ie Hammet, Jake MacKinnon and Megan Gerrish to St Liborius over the coming weeks as they complete their placement in 1/2GM, 5/6VR and 3/4TM respectively. We wish Karen Signorotto all the best on her LSL journey up north with her family. Kathy Connors will cover Karen’s class for the next 3 weeks. 5/6 Camp - It’s all systems go for the Year 5/6 Camp as the students and staff headed off to Beaufort this morning. With the weather predicted to be fine for the 3 days and the camp site in perfect condition all is pointing to a great experience. ANZAC Day - Our Ter m 2 school captains, Noah Eliades & Georgia Webb, will represent St Liborius at the Eaglehawk ANZAC ceremony next Tuesday, their first official task. Thank you to Layla Hopley and Sebastian Bovell for their leadership in term 1. Have a wonderful week. Frank Dullard - Principal

MARIST COLLEGE Dear Parents/Guardians, New facilities - It was wonder ful to begin the ter m with our Year 5 and 6 students enjoying their new home on the top floor of the Champagnat Centre. This is a learning space which will serve them very well for the remainder of 2017. Beneath this new area there was also much excitement as students wandered through our three new science laboratories. Combined with the theatre and gallery space we now have seven new learning spaces available in the Champagnat Centre. On Tuesday evening Fourvière was transformed with new furniture and is now set up as a bright and inviting learning space for Technology and Art. Staffing announcements - I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Karen Egan to our Marist staff. Mrs Egan will fill the position of Laboratory Technician and will oversee our four science laboratories. She comes with over 13 years of experience running school science laboratories and will begin work at Marist on 8 May. Enrolments are open - As mentioned throughout Ter m One we made a conscious decision to not focus on 2018 enrolments in the first term. This has enabled us to ensure we have settled in our new year levels and new staff. It was certainly a very settled beginning to the year and I thank everyone for their focus. Yesterday our enrolments for 2018 officially opened for Years 5 and 7. Explore Marist evening - On Monday 1 May we will open our doors from 4:00 – 7:00pm for anyone who wishes to come and see our learning community. To run this evening effectively we will require a significant number of our students to attend and be involved in explaining our learning environment to our visitors. Please support your child to participate in this important evening. Discovery playground - Over the holidays our Foundation parents were very busy beginning to bring the children’s designs into reality. Thank you to Mr Lee Franklin and his team of parents who built the entrance, constructed the first fence, began the

MEDITATION AT THE LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE All welcome to “Meditation at the Library Learning Centre”, 181 McCrae Street, Bendigo. We meditate between 12:45 – 1:15 each Wednesday of the school term. Newcomers very welcome.

ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TRADING TABLE

The St John of God Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Trading Table at Strath Village Shopping Complex on Thursday April 27th. Delicious cakes, slices, jams etc. and handicraft will be on sale. For enquiries please phone Alison on 5439 7401.

MORNING TEA AT THE LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE You are invited to a Morning Tea in our new location at 181 McCrae Street. When: Thursday 27th of April from 10:30 – 12:00. Everybody Welcome. We are a library that is free to all people of faith. We have many spiritual and educational resources. Enquiries to Jenni and Jan at the Library Learning Centre Email : library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au Phone : 54426108

DIVINE WILL MEETING AT HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Divine Will Meeting at Holy Rosary Church, Hamelin Street, White Hills commencing with Mass at 9am, When: Thursday May the 11th. The day will conclude with Divine Mercy Chaplet 3pm to 3:30pm. B.Y.O. Lunch. Tea and coffee are provided

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 Council

Ex-Officio: Fr Antony Joseph, Frank Dullard, Darren McGregor. Members:

Parish Finance Committee

Planned Giving David Trewarne

Parish Liturgy Team Mary Haugh, Elizabeth McDermott, Sandie Westaway, Maureen Bourke, Terry Westaway

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 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

Child Safety Brian Bourke, Terry McDermott

PLANNED GIVING — Thank You COLLECTIONS FOR 16th April

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT EASTER ENVELOPES CARITAS

$3146.00 TOTAL:

$832.00 $582.90 $160.00 $210.00

$1361.10

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

J Chirgwin M Nolan

P Singe B Bourke

10.30am M Gill K Taylor

1st:2nd:

P Blanks T Duane

C Paton E McDermott

Next Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston M Bourke

1st: 2nd:

S McGowan T Westaway

A Trewarne S Westaway

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

N Duane D Duane

K Taylor M Smith

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)

Vocaltones

Every Thursday at 7.30pm (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 Committee Meeting Every 4th Tue of the month at 7.30pm. 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 6pm 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) 4.00pm Sunday School

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!

A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He

grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside.

The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't see you except at Christmas and

Easter?"

He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service."