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

24th July, 2016 - seventeenth Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c

Fr Junjun Corner On the Parish celebration of the Feast of St Liborius.

Our Parish Patron, St Liborius, is also the Patron Saint of Paderborn, Germany. We took pride in being the only parish in Australia to have St Liborius as our patron, and to be able to say we can trace our origin direct to the missionary work of Dr Henry Backhaus in the Diocese of Sandhurst. Born of an illustrious family in Germany, Liborius became a priest, then later became a bishop of Le Mans, France. He was also a companion of St Martin of Tours. St Liborius was a bishop for 49 years. He died on 23rd July 397 A.D. As our patron, let us call for St Liborius’ intercession for our parish, that we may grow together in faith, in hope and in love. Today is also my final weekend in this parish. I’m taking on my new Parish assignment on Wednesday, this week. I cant thank you enough but let me say this anyway: THANK YOU ST LIBORIUS FOR:

Spending your time, talent and treasure for the life of the parish & myself.

Teaching me that faith is not about being successful in all our plans, works & projects in the parish, but in being faithful

Loving me as a friend and as part of your parish family.

Inspir ing me to love even more this priestly ministry

Being there, supporting and encouraging me in what I do, in my plans and projects & even at time my idiosyncrasies

Opening not only the door of your parish but also the door of your hearts

Reaching out to me & meeting me halfway for otherwise things would have never been better.

Involvement in the life of & for the betterment of the parish and of the Church in general

Unwaver ing faith - rain or shine, summer or winter, autumn or spring.

Service in the faith of the Church: Often unacknowledged, unappreciated or even taken for granted.

“ For all that has been thanks, for all that will be, yes” (Dag Hammarskjold)

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 18. The Gospel goes on to remind us that children are not the property of a family, but have their own lives to lead. Jesus is a model of obedience to his earthly parents, placing himself under their charge (cf. Lk 2:51), but he also shows that children’s life decisions and their Christian vocation may demand a parting for the sake of the Kingdom of God (cf. Mt 10:34-37; Lk 9:59- 62). Jesus himself, at twelve years of age, tells Mary and Joseph that he has a greater mission to accomplish apart from his earthly family (cf. Lk 2:48-50). In this way, he shows the need for other, deeper bonds even within the family: “My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it” (Lk 8:21). All the same, in the concern he shows for children – whom the societies of the ancient Near East viewed as subjects without particular rights and even as family property – Jesus goes so far as to present them as teachers, on account of their simple trust and spontaneity towards others. “Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Mt 18:3-4). A path of suffering and blood 19. The idyllic picture presented in Psalm 128 is not at odds with a bitter truth found throughout sacred Scripture, that is, the presence of pain, evil and violence that break up families and their communion of life and love. For good reason Christ’s teaching on marriage (cf. Mt 19:3-9) is inserted within a dispute about divorce. The word of God constantly testifies to that sombre dimension already present at the beginning, when, through sin, the relationship of love and purity between man and woman turns into domination: “Your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you” (Gen 3:16).

Next Week’s Readings Ecclesiastes1:2, 2:21-23 Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 12:13-21

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! You have received the Spirit which makes us God's children, and in that Spirit we call God our Father. Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me .

Papal Prayer Intentions for July 2016

Indigenous Peoples That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Latin America & the Caribbean That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.

I pray for the victims of the attack in Nice and their families. I ask God to convert the hearts of the violent blinded by hate. 15 July

The Word Today Genesis 18:20-32 Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

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.

Kathleen Miles, Julia Hooley, Graham Wood, Kenneth Morgan, Roger Prince,

John Nelson, Nora O’Hanlon, Mary ’Molly’ Clancy, Brian Maher Noel Heneberry

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Desmond Rowe, Monica Fitzgerald Lawrie Pollington (Pol) Robin Lorenz,

PRAYER FOR THE WORLD God of mercy, source of life and origin

of all things created We praise you for your constant care

and concern for us. We thank you for your unconditional love for us. In humility, we ask forgiveness for all our sins.

Father, we humbly ask you grant your peace in the world.

With your healing power, comfort those who are suffering from

any form of illness, With your Divine Mercy,

comfort those who are victims of violence and those victims of natural disasters

and calamities. By the light of your love and mercy,

put an end to the darkness in the world perpetrated by the works of the evil one

and of the evil ideologies and selfish motives, With the power of the Holy Spirit,

we ask this through Christ, Your Son, our Lord and Saviour,

forever and ever. 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.

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,

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, Christine Longmire

THANK YOU - KNIGHTS OF SOUTHERN CROSS Wish to thank all those who gave such generous support to the

Rotary Club of Frankston North inc. raffle on behalf of the Gianna Centre. The results were:

1st prize: J Rebecca, 003568, 2nd prize: L NcNeill, 042459 3rd prize: T Burgi, 028469, 4th prize: P Hudson. 011090

FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you are 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 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 Tracy in the office If you know of anyone who would like a visit please let us know.

‘THE PSALMS OF MERCY’ A Day of Prayer and Reflection for the Sandhurst Diocese in the Year of Mercy. Bishop Les Tomlinson, Fr Brian Boyle, Maria Weatherill, Lyn Breen. When: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 10.30am – 3.00 pm (Morning Tea from 10.00 am). Where: Mercy Centre, Sacred Heart Primary School, Hogan St, TATURA. ALL WELCOME. No cost. Lunch provided - donation if possible. A time of reflection and prayer on the Psalms of Mercy, as we come together as a Diocesan community and family, to pray about the gifts of Mercy in our lives, and deepen our understanding and experience of God’s Mercy. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Sandhurst Diocese Chancery E: adultfaith@sandhurst.catholic.org.au or ‘Ph: 03 5441 2544.

SUNDAY WELCOMERS WANTED We would love to have some extra people to welcome those who come to Sunday morning Mass. This would be on a roster system once a month. If you would like to do this please give your name in at the Parish Centre or contact Maureen Bourke on 54468821

ST LIBORIUS’ FEAST Help us celebrate St Liborius feast day on Sunday 24th July with a get together and light refreshment in the Parish Centre after 10.30 Mass.

BETHLEHEM LADIES AUXILIARY ARE HOSTING A MORNING COFFEE

When: Saturday 6th AUGUST, 2016 Where: Rising Sun Hotel @ 10:00 AM. Cost $5.00 All welcome, Raffles and lucky door prizes. Contact Norma 5447 7862 or Trudy 5447 3058 Bethlehem Ladies Auxiliary would like to welcome new members.

CATHOLIC COLLEGE BENDIGO Year 9 Production 2016 “GREASE” When: Thursday 18 & Friday 19 August, 7.30pm Saturday 20 August, 6.30pm Where: ULUMBARRA THEATRE, GAOL ROAD Tickets: Adults $30; Student/Conc. $23; Family of 4 $80; Family of 5 $90. The Capital Box Office on 5434 6100 or online at www.gotix.com.au. Book, music and lyrics by JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY By arrangement with ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Fr Junjun Amaya will be moving to St Patrick’s, Kerang as Parish Priest on Wednesday 27th July. This will also mean that Fr Rom Hayes will no longer be Canonical Administrator of St Liborius Parish. Both Fr Rom & Fr Junjun have been with us at St Liborius for the past 3 years and have provided timely and endless support to staff, students and parents during this time. We have enjoyed their wisdom and friendship, something that I hope will continue for many years to come. We are privileged to be able to welcome Fr Antony Joseph Pedickattukunnel, presently Canonical Administrator of Holy Rosary Primary School, Heathcote who will become Parish Priest of St Liborius on Wednesday 27th July. St Liborius Feast Day- This Saturday 23rd July is the Feast of St Liborius. The 10.30am Sunday mass will be offered for St Liborius which all families are invited to attend. As a school, we will come together on Monday 25 to celebrate the Feast of St Liborius, beginning with mass in the Liborius Centre at 9.15am. All families are invited to come and celebrate with the students and staff on this morning. It will be a significant occasion as this will be the last time that Fr Junjun will celebrate mass with us as assistant priest to St Liborius parish & school. Following mass we will have morning tea in order to thank Fr Junjun and Fr Rom for all their support and wisdom over the past 3 years. Football- A bus load of very keen footballers headed off to the Bendigo Division Football today and will compete against a number of school teams from the Bendigo district. Play Group- Please continue to spread the word that our St Liborius Playgroup is open to everyone and runs each Thursday from 9-11am during the school terms. Have a great week Frank Dullard, Principal

Youth Corner STRONGER RETREAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! When: 16-18 September Where: Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville Cost: $165 Join us if you’re 16-25 for a weekend with 100 other young people from our diocese having fun, growing in discipleship and learning about your faith with our guest speaker Fr Bony Abraham, an MGL priest from Canberra. Registrations are now open at strongeryouth.com. Transport may be available. For more info follow @StrongerYouth or contact Danii at Danielle.sullivan@sandhurst.catholic.org.au MGL SISTERS CONSECRATED LIFE WEEKEND AUGUST 26-28 Been wondering what the sisters do...what our life is all about? This weekend is aimed at young women aged 18-35 who want to grab an opportunity to come and hear, ask and experience prayer, talks, sisterhood and sharing to help discern their vocation. The weekend will be held at our house in North Balwyn and the parish centre of St Dominic's, Camberwell. For more information contact the sisters on 03 9857 8177 or mglsisters.melb@gmail.com

MARIST COLLEGE

Dear Parents, Farewell Fr Junjun: Since we opened at the beginning of last year we have been very fortunate to have Fr Junjun Amaya as a regular visitor to Marist. Fr Junjun has visited classes, led us in a number of liturgies and, more recently, taken part in our fortnightly “Munch on the Word”(Bible Studies). He has also attended each fortnight to celebrate Mass with us on a Wednesday. Today was his last Mass here at Marist. These masses have been a very special celebration for students and staff. In a week’s time Fr Junjun will move to become the Parish Priest for Kerang and Cohuna. His passion, energy and inspiring faith will be missed around our community. Thank you Fr Junjun and we wish you all the best in your new parish. They are indeed fortunate to have you moving into their community. Upcycled art: Our Year 7 students have now completed their upcycled art project. I wandered around last week and listened to some of the students explain the process they had followed to create their final piece. I was amazed at the quality of the artwork they had created. Year nine technology week: In the coming months each of our Year 9 students will have a full week at Bendigo TAFE. Arriving early before school: A reminder to parents that staff supervision in the yard each morning begins at 8:30am. On occasions we have some students arriving before this time. Parents need to realise the College does not take responsibility for these students and they will be unsupervised. Darren McGregor Principal

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS OUR SCHOOLS

ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TRADING TABLE

The St John of God Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Trading Table, delicious cakes, slices, jams etc. and handicraft will be on sale. Enq. Ph Alison 5439 7401. Where: Strath Village Shopping Complex When: Thursday July 28th.

FOCCUS PRE-MARRIAGE EDUCATION FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Education for couples preparing for marriage. Appointments available after hours in a private one on one setting with a trained facilitator. Topics covered include: communication, problem solving, lifestyle & interests, finance, parenting and more. Please contact Julia for more information 0408 144 416 or email jmfeiss@gmail.com

“ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME” A WORKSHOP ON POPE FRANCIS’ URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL with Sr Cecilia Merrigan CSB and Lyn Breen Adult Faith Education Sandhurst. When: Tuesday 26 July 7.00–8.45pm (and ‘cuppa’) Where: St Therese's Church, 25 Albion Street, Kennington. Welcome Area. “The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us... I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet...” (Pope Francis). No cost. Option to buy Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si” $10. RSVP: kennington@sandhurst.catholic.org.au 5443 3337 adultfaith@sandhurst.catholic.org.au 5441 2544.

ST CLARE (TRANSITUS) There will be prayer and reflection on the life and death of St. Clare (Transitus) on Wednesday 10 August at 7:00pm – at the Poor Clare Monastery, Edwards Road Kennington. All most welcome, with light refreshments afterwards.

ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offer scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity, for example; the promotion of faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral care. For more information and to apply for these Scholarships, follow the this link: http://www.pallottine.org.au/scholarships/st-vincent-pallotti-scholarship-for-lay-ministry.html Applications close: 1st August 2016

Senator is in a restaurant and the waiter brings over the rolls, but no butter. "May I have some butter, please?" The waiter gives a slight nod and wanders off. Ten minutes later, still no butter. The senator catches his eye. "May I have some butter, Please?" Still the vaguest of responses, and after ten more minutes, still no butter. "Maybe you don't know who I am," says the senator. "I'm a Princeton graduate, a Rhodes scholar, an All-American basketball player who played with the New York Knicks in the pros, and I'm currently a United States senator, chairman of the International Debt Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee, chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and a member of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee." "Maybe you don't know who I am," said the waiter. "I'm the guy who's in charge of the butter".

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 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 Antony Joseph, 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 17th July

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT

$1662.90 TOTAL:

$1212.00 $336.90 $114.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

M Watson M Nolan

T Westaway, S Westaway A O’Brien

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

D Webb T Blanks

C Giri, K Waters, E Tuohey

Next Weekend 6.00pm

M Weston M Bourke

1st: 2nd:

J Bretherton P Bretherton

J Chirgwin, P Singe, D Stewart

10.30am M Gill K Taylor

1st:2nd:

N Duane T Duane

N Wright, C Paton, 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) 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)

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation

Saturday: 10.30am or by appt.

Anointing of the sick

Please ring parish office.

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

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

What a Life!