ROSTERS (21/22 March) Eucharist Ministers 5.30 pm Rosemary Griffiths, Anne Hopkins, Lorenda Gracey, Angela Jones, Peter Lauritsen 9.00 am Jill Butler, Marina Jothy, Poolo Jothy, Joan Martin, Sr Anna Parlevliet 10.30 am Gladys Choy, Julie Douglas, Kate Dugan, Madeleine Dupuche, Nadia Peters 5.00 pm Ann Downton, Mary Kotefski, Nicola Mant, Joan O’Shea, John Zubrinich Leaders & Lectors (21/22 March) 5.30 pm Sr Maureen Merlo, Anne McIlroy 9.00 am Jan Prassas, Mary Ryan 10.30 am Richard Burley, Anthony Feneley 5.00 pm Jacquie Blackwell, John Hassett Musicians (21/22 March) 5.30 pm John Weymouth (O), Nicholas Dinopoulos (C) 9.00 am Julia Morkham (O), Tom Frost (C) 10.30 am Michael Ryan (O), John Caddy (C) 5.00 pm Andrew Ryan (O), Erin Towns (C) Altar Servers (21/22 March) 5.30 pm Tayla McKernan, Alannah McKernan, Brigid Daly 9.00 am Madeleine Ryan 10.30 am Sophie Zebrowski, Kiera Hardidge, Simon Katsiamakis 5.00 pm Jonathan Norman, Christian Arnel Sacristy Linen (OLGC) Judy Rogers (22 March) Altar Roster (All Hallows) Lorraine Simpson, Jill Butler (21 March) Asylum Seeker Baskets Stella Robinson (5 April) SUNDAY READINGS This Week: Fourth Sunday of Lent First Reading: Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Second Reading: Ephisians 2:4-10 Psalm: Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! Gospel Acclamation Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son, that all who believe in him might have eternal life. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Gospel: John 3:14-21 Next Week: Fifth Sunday of Lent First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel: John 12:20-30 Baptism Rite of Reception First weekend of the month at any Mass Rite of Baptism 12 noon on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at OLGC Church Marriage By appointment ~~~~ LEARNING Sacrament dates for 2015 First Eucharist Weekends of 9/10 May, 16/17 May and 23/24 May Confirmation Sunday, 13 September Reconciliation Tuesday, 10 November and Thursday, 12 November Students not attending OLGC Primary School are invited to attend a Catechist preparation program prior to each sacrament. Please enrol online via the OLGC parish website. The six week program for All Eucharist Hallows commences on Friday, 20 March and enrolments close on Monday, 16 March. Contact Tricia Norman for more details. FCJ Community invites parishioners to a Taize Prayer to be held on Monday, 23 March from 7.30–8.30 pm at the FCJ Community House, 1 Moonbria Avenue, Kew. All welcome. THE PARISH OF ALL HALLOWS AND OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL Each parishioner witnesses Christ in their own way, every day. We acknowledge that we stand on land for which the Wurundjeiri people are the traditional custodians, we remember their forbears with respect and commit ourselves to working for reconciliation and justice. Sunday, 15 March 2015 Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B PARISH OFFICE AND STAFF Parish Priest Fr Brendan Reed [email protected] Parish Pastoral Associate (Tue, Wed, Thurs & Fri) Tricia Norman [email protected] Stewardship Coordinator (Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) Kate Baines [email protected] Youth Engagement Coordinator Paul Salmon [email protected] 0434 254 233 Principal – OLGC Primary School Jennifer Gray 9817 5744 [email protected] www.olgcdeepdene.catholic.edu.au Sunday Mass OLGC All Hallows Weekday Mass OLGC All Hallows Reconciliation Vigil 5.30 pm, Sunday 10.30 am & 5.00 pm Sunday 9.00 am Wednesday and Friday at 9.15 am Tuesday and Thursday at 9.15 am Prior to Saturday evening Mass at OLGC or before weekday Mass at All Hallows. OLGC (Church and Offices) All Hallows (Church) 52 Deepdene Road 17 Brenbeal Street Deepdene, 3103 Balwyn, 3103 (All correspondence to 52 Deepdene Road, Deepdene 3103) Telephone: 9816 9291 Fax: 9817 5881 Email: [email protected] Website: www.olgc.com.au WORSHIP Welcome to Fr Kevin Lenehan celebrating Mass in our Parish this weekend. Elect, Ellen Bourke continues to prepare for initiation into the Church at Easter and will celebrate the ritual known as the Scrutinies at 9.00 am Mass this Sunday. This is an opportunity for the community to pray for Ellen during this time. LEARNING OLGC Primary School is holding its Open Morning on Tuesday, 24 March 2015. Principal’s address at 9.30 am and 2.15 pm with school tours at 9.35 am and 2.30 pm. Enquiries, contact the School Office on 9817 5744. The Hawthorn Parish Women’s Night will take place on Wednesday, 18 March at 7.30 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn. Speakers will share how their faith has influenced their lives. The night will include musical interludes and conclude with a champagne supper. For further details, please contact Berny Kirwan 8862 4020. Faith Seeking Understanding Professor Nasir Butrous will present, Iraq: Current Political and Religious Turmoil and their impact on Iraqi’s Christians, on Monday, 23 March at 7.30 pm at St Dominic’s Parish Centre, Camberwell. Gold coin donation. Call Fiona on 0402 474 074 to attend. PARTICIPATION Youth Engagement Project (YEP) activities: TGI Fridays – Friday, 20 March from 7.3010.00 pm for Years 9-12 at Hawthorn Parish. Checkpoint – Tuesday, 31 March from 6.45-9.00 pm for post school at Hawthorn Parish. Please visit www.yepmelbourne.com. STEWARDSHIP The Parish Leadership Team is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work closely with Fr Brendan and the PLT Chair, Sharon Perera in preparing agendas and taking minutes. Contact Sharon Perera at [email protected] Caritas Australia Project Compassion Caritas Australia’s annual Project Compassion campaign continues during Lent and this year’s theme is Food for Life. Caritas Australia, through Project Compassion, is able to support programs around the world that provide vulnerable people with the skills and opportunities they need to establish sustainable food sources for life. Each week, Caritas Australia features stories from different countries that throw a spotlight on food issues across the globe and the challenges facing local communities. Project Compassion boxes are available in the churches. Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nepal Sarita was struggling to grow enough food for her family on her tiny farm plot. In 2007, with the assistance of a program run by Caritas Nepal, she started a fish-raising business with 11 others. Now they have a life-long source of food and income. Visit www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion for Sarita’s story and learn more about the work of Caritas Australia. Tuesday, 17 Wednesday, 18 Thursday, 19 DIARY EVENTS – MARCH 7.30 pm RCIA Meeting, Parish House 7.30 pm Future Directions Meeting, Parish House 7.30 pm Social Justice Meeting, School Atrium 7.30 pm School Education Board Meeting, School Atrium STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES Envelopes to September 2015 are available for collection in the Churches. Thank you to all contributors. Your support and commitment enables our parish to fulfil its mission and contributes towards OLGC and All Hallows being a vibrant, active and welcoming parish. If you would like to review your pledge, alter your method of contribution to credit card or direct debit or alternatively wish to join our Stewardship program, please contact Kate Baines. Deaths Sr Catherine Kelly csb, Saidie Coombs, Gilbert Gomez, Arthur Woods Anniversaries John Charles Finemore, Lorena Lim, Peggy Flynn, Matthew Kearing, David Burke, Paul Murphy, Henrietta Augustin, Armanda Casini Easter Services Holy Thursday – 2 April 7.00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at All Hallows Good Friday – 3 April 11.00 am Stations of the Cross at OLGC 3.00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at OLGC Easter Vigil – 4 April 7.30 pm Vigil Mass at OLGC Easter Sunday –5 April 9.00 am Mass at All Hallows 10.30 am Mass at OLGC (No 5.00 pm Mass) Communal Penitential Service Tuesday, 24 March at 7.30 pm at All Hallows Reconciliation Saturday, 21 March at 4.00 pm at OLGC Thursday, 26 March following 9.15 am Mass at All Hallows Tuesday, 31 March at 6.00 pm at OLGC OUTREACH All Parishioners are invited to attend a meeting to reinvigorate the Social Justice Group to be held in the school atrium on Wednesday, 18 March at 7.30 pm. Both the Social Justice Group’s Terms of Reference and the document inserted in this newsletter are on the parish website at http://olgc.com.au/outreach/social-justice-group/ and contain relevant links. For enquiries, please contact John Hassett on 9859 4750. Baby Boxes for Timor-Leste This is an initiative by students in the Global Health class at Genazzano FCJ College in which donations are being sought to create boxes with essential baby items for delivery to mothers in Timor-Leste. Donation baskets are available in the churches this weekend. Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees Come and join the parish’s Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support Group again this year on Sunday, 29 March at 1.30 pm outside the State Library. Speakers will commence at 2.00 pm. For further details, please call Helen Darrer on 0418 991 753.
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