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

3rd February 2019 - fourth Sunday in ordinary time - year c

Next Week’s Readings Isaiah 6:1-8 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor And freedom to prisoners. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm I will sing of your salvation.

Papal Prayer Intentions for February 2019 Human Trafficking For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.

The secret to navigating life well is to invite Jesus on board. The helm of life should be given to Him, so that He can direct the route. 31st January.

The Word Today Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30

From the Catechism… pp 1546-1550, 1552-1553

Two participations in the one priesthood of Christ

Christ, high priest and unique mediator, has made of the

Church "a kingdom, priests for his God and Father." The

whole community of believers is, as such, priestly. The

faithful exercise their baptismal priesthood through their

participation, each according to his own vocation, in

Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king. Through the

sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation the faithful are

"consecrated to be . . . a holy priesthood."

The ministerial or hierarchical priesthood of bishops and

priests, and the common priesthood of all the faithful

participate, "each in its own proper way, in the one

priesthood of Christ." While being "ordered one to

another," they differ essentially. In what sense? While the

common priesthood of the faithful is exercised by the

unfolding of baptismal grace --a life of faith, hope, and

charity, a life according to the Spirit--, the ministerial

priesthood is at the service of the common priesthood. It is

directed at the unfolding of the baptismal grace of all

Christians...

In the person of Christ the Head . . .

In the ecclesial service of the ordained minister, it is Christ

himself who is present to his Church as Head of his Body,

Shepherd of his flock, high priest of the redemptive

sacrifice, Teacher of Truth. This is what the Church means

by saying that the priest, by virtue of the sacrament of Holy

Orders, acts in the person of Christ the Head.

Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops

and priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is

made visible in the midst of the community of believers.

This presence of Christ in the minister is not to be

understood as if the latter were preserved from all human

weaknesses, the spirit of domination, error, even sin. The

power of the Holy Spirit does not guarantee all acts of

ministers in the same way. While this guarantee extends to

the sacraments, so that even the minister's sin cannot

impede the fruit of grace, in many other acts the minister

leaves human traces that are not always signs of fidelity to

the Gospel and consequently can harm the apostolic

fruitfulness of the Church.

"in the name of the whole Church"

The ministerial priesthood has the task not only of

representing Christ - Head of the Church - before the

assembly of the faithful, but also of acting in the name of

the whole Church when presenting to God the prayer of the

Church, and above all when offering the Eucharistic

sacrifice.

"In the name of the whole Church" does not mean that

priests are the delegates of the community. The prayer and

offering of the Church are inseparable from the prayer and

offering of Christ, her head; it is always the case that Christ

worships in and through his Church. ... The whole

Body, head and members, prays and offers itself, and

therefore those who in the Body are especially his ministers

are called ministers not only of Christ, but also of the

Church. It is because the ministerial priesthood represents

Christ that it can represent the Church.

RENOVATIONS AT PRIMARY SCHOOL PIETY SHOP / TOILETS Due to renovation of St Liborius Primary School the Piety Shop has moved back into the Church on the right hand side entrance. Also, the school toilets will be unavailable between the 14th Jan - 14th March. If you require toilets facilities, the St Liborius Centre toilets will be available during Sunday Mass.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things. Pray for more humility. Pray to become less “self-centered” and become more “God-centered”.

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.

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: Adi Indra, Jackson Saunders, DJ Suguitan & Adonis Pena.

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.

Veromra Rosewall, Catherine Chisholm, Leila Cain, Gloria Fry, Carrie Wallace, Mary Murnane, Peter Leahy, John Kelly, Elizabeth Keating, Edward O’Halloran, Howard Meeking, George Parker,

Harold Hall, Johanna Strybosch, Bryan Keogh, William Schultz, Anne Hayes, Patricia Wilson, James Wilson, Frank Wilson, Maurice Wilson, Fr Bob Peacock, Fr Hugolin Bourke OFM.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Jeanette Currie, John Gill, Tony Nolan

Mary Furlong, Russell Milikins, Zoey Lovejoy, Lenny Waters Carmel Moon Martin & Helen Tansey Joyce Bettinelli

Patricia Schultz, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, Kevin & Dot Stevens Judith McNamara Marcel Caldow

Maureen O’Keefe, Christine Longmire, Patricia Ennor, Nellie Tobias, Bert & Angeline 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

Rosters for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to be picked up from the back

of the church.

***** SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ***** MOTHERS PRAYERS

Mother’s prayers will resume again on Friday 8th February at 10am. All mothers, grandmothers, aunts and carer’s

welcome to join.

BRUNCH KITCHEN Brunch Kitchen will be back on Tuesday 12th February 2018.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

INSTALLATION AS PARISH PRIEST On Sunday, February 3rd, Bishop Leslie Tomlinson will be the main celebrant at the 10:30am Mass and will formally install Fr Stephen Bolling as Parish Priest of Eaglehawk and Marong-Inglewood Parishes. This will also mark 150 years since Mass was first celebrated in St Liborius Church. After the Mass, there will be a gathering at the parish centre. If you are attending it would be wonderful if you could please bring a plate to share. All are welcome.

PARISH HOUSING FORUM CatholicCare Sandhurst has been in discussion with Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) Forum about hosting a Social Housing Forum in Bendigo in May (18th is proposed) this year. This is in response to the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2018-19 A Place to Call Home – Making a home for everyone in our land. CSSV held a Forum in Elwood last year and is keen to engage as many parishes and parishioners as possible in addressing the widespread issue of homelessness and housing insecurity. The hope is that many parishes and community organisations can combine their resources to tackle homelessness in the Bendigo area in a way that is safe, coordinated and leads to long-term solutions. It would be great if a member of our parish could represent us at some of the planning meetings. If you are interested in being involved or would just like more information about what is being proposed, please call or drop into the parish office.

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS

MISSION INSPIRED LEADERSHIP 2019 SERIES: March – June 2019

at St Patrick’s Centre 486 Albert Street East Melbourne Catholic Social Services Victoria is delighted to be announcing the 2019 Mission Inspired Leadership program for Leaders and Board Directors in organisations and parishes involved in Catholic social services across the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Now in its fifth year, this professional development program of four monthly workshops facilitates informed and animated mission-related formation and dialogue for all involved in leadership and decision-making in Catholic social services. The four evening workshops are each facilitated by experienced and articulate leaders in the Catholic social services sector such as Dr Sandie Cornish. To register interest and for further inquiries please contact Lucia Brick at CSSV 9287 5566.

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Charismatic Prayer Group resumes Wed Feb 13th at 7.30pm in St Joseph's Community Centre, Quarry Hill. Praise and Worship, Scripture sharing, Intercessory prayer, personal prayer and fellowship. Contact Denise Ilott 54411087. Elaine McGrath 0400 820 239.

ST VINCENT COLLEGE BENDIGO, PAST STUDENTS All past students/partners/friends are invited to attend the MARONG CUP RACE DAY at the Bendigo Racecourse on When: Saturday 16th February 2019. A Counter rea at the Bendigo Club (7pm) will follow. For more details contact Tim Coates: Tel: 5443 9129 or Mbl: 0407 403 574

PLENARY COUNCIL MEETING All St Liborius parishioners are invited to come to the Parish centre following 6pm mass on Saturday the 9th February. Par ishioners will be able to give their input towards putting together a parish submission.

A collection of ideas relating to the Church in Australia as a whole has been put together based on the written submissions that have already been given to the parish. Copies are available at the back of the Church. We will be using this document as a guide for putting together a parish submission.

Next Saturday night we will discuss what is in this discussion document in small groups, and then we will try to bring together the key ideas that we all agree upon for the parish submission.

Please let us know if you would like to come but cannot make it, and we will try to make sure you can have a say too.

Individuals (and groups) may still contribute directly to the Plenary council via the website up until the 5th March. Let us know if you would like help with this process.

CatholicCare Sandhurst has been in discussion with Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) Forum about hosting a Social Housing Forum in Bendigo in

This is in response to the Australian 19 A Place to Call Home

CSSV held a Forum in Elwood last year and is keen to engage as many parishes and parishioners as possible in addressing the widespread issue of homelessness and housing insecurity.

The hope is that many parishes and community organisations can combine their resources to tackle homelessness in the Bendigo area in a way that is safe,

term solutions. It would be great if a member of our parish could represent us at some of the planning meetings. If you are interested in being involved or would just like more information about what is being proposed, please call or drop into the parish office.

EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Bethlehem Aged care is calling for volunteers for the distribution of Communion on Monday and Friday and at Mass on a Wednesday as needed. If you are able to assist, please contact Shirley Walker on 0423 534 473 or 5440 8214. A Police Check and interview are required. Thank you.

VISIT THE LAND OF JESUS’ BIRTH. Some places still available for the Sandhurst Diocese 2019 ‘Journey of Christ’ Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (with optional visit to Petra, Jordan, 18th September – 2nd / 4th October 2019). BOOK NOW. with Fr Novelito Lim (Parish Priest Kerang) & Ms Kerrie Hill (RE Leader, St Joseph’s PS Chiltern). Presented by: Faith Ed Sandhurst, Sandhurst CEO & Olive Tree Travel. Est cost: AUD$6,790 pp; Optional Petra AUD $990 (twin share). Contact: Olive Tree Travel info@olivetreetravel.com.au Tel: 03 8488 9696 or 1300 55 08 30 OR pilgrimage@ceosand.catholic.edu.au Tel: Chancery 03 5441 2544 (Request ‘Sandhurst Pilgrimage’).

CALLING A PRIEST IN AN EMERGENCY

It is important for Catholics to receive the Sacraments of the Church in dangerous or near-death situations. Even if someone has already been anointed recently, it is good to call the priest again when someone’s condition significantly worsens. Here is some information to help ensure that a priest is called at the right time. Be prepared It is important make sure that family members or carers know that you want a priest to be called in an emergency. Hospitals and aged care homes are usually good at recording this and calling a priest if needed, but you should not just assume that this will happen automatically. During the day It is usually best to call the local parish where you are located and ask for a priest there so he can get there as quickly as possible. In institutions a staff member can usually help with this. After Hours Number In Bendigo there is an after-hours number which should be able to reach a priest on call after 6pm and before 8am. This number has been provided to medical and aged care institutions in Bendigo. If you ask a staff member at an institution they will usually be able to call a priest. Eaglehawk Parish You also have the option to call Eaglehawk Parish Office on 03 5446 8235. Although this number is not always manned, you can leave a message and Fr Stephen will be immediately notified.

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 Stephen Bolling

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: Carmelina Scalora

Chaplain: Louise Trewhella

PARISH ORGANISATIONS

Parish Pastoral Team

Ex-Officio: 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.

Planned Giving David Trewarne

Parish Sacramental Team

Denise Webb, Hollie Webster, Anne Maree

Holden, Maree Penno and Trish Blanks

Catholic Women’s League

Elizabeth McDermott, Maureen Bourke

Legion of Mary Anne O’Brien

RCIA Team Tricia Blanks, Brian Bourke,

Maureen Bourke, Anne-Maree Holden,

Kathy Waters

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

God Start Anne O’Brien

Piety Stall Michael O’Dea, Anne O’Brien

Child Safety Brian Bourke, Maureen Gill

St Vincent de Paul: 54462585

PLANNED GIVING — Thank You COLLECTIONS FOR 27th January

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:

$952.80 TOTAL:

$558.50 $304.30

$90.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

K Fitzpatrick B Bourke

1st: 2nd:

M Watson J Chirgwin

A O’Brien A Trewarne

10.30am M Gill K Taylor

1st:2nd:

M Tangey P Blanks

None required

Next Weekend 6.00pm

A Kirkwood M Jinks

1st: 2nd:

B O’Brien M Nolan

B Bourke J Chirgwin

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

B Keogh D Webb

K Waters P Blanks

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 Monday at 7.00pm

Mothers Prayer

Every Friday 10.00am till 11.00

MONTHLY

Secular Franciscans

Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm.

Parish Finance Team Meeting

Quarterly at 7.00pm.

Parish Pastoral Team Meeting

Quarterly at 7.00pm.

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 Tues - Friday 9.15am Mass

P.S. Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day

Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat) 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

Church Cleaning Roster

2019

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

Feast Day - February 2nd