St. Francis of Assisi Parish
290 Childs Road, Mill Park 3082 phone: 9407 6700
PARISH BULLETIN
Parish Priest:
Pastoral Associate:
Pastoral Associate:
School Principal:
web: www.cam.org.au/mill park email: [email protected]
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 1/2 November 2014
Fr Anthony Girolami
Ruth Lees - 9407 6704
Sr Ignacia Coching SJBP - 9407 6707
Dane Mallone - 9407 3100
Assistant Priest:
Parish Secretary:
Youth Minister:
Fr Varghese Kattikattu
Bernice Quinn - 9407 6700
Theresa Chamoun - 9407 6705
SATURDAY VIGIL: 5.00PM; SUNDAY: 9:00 AM, 10.30 AM & 5:00 PM
Monday – Saturday 9.15 am. Rosary recited after Mass.
Wednesday 7.30 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
RECONCILIATION:
Wednesday evening after Mass and Novena
Saturday 9.45 am
ADORATION:
Saturday 9.45 am – 11 am concluding with Benediction
Wednesday 7.30 am – 7.30 pm
MARRIAGES:
By appointment with a Priest. Contact Parish Office.
BAPTISMS:
Every Sunday except 2nd Sunday of the month at midday and by appointment.
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING: 1st Thursday of the month (6th November) in the church foyer at 7.30 pm. There will
be no Baptism Preparation Meeting in the month of January.
FUNDRAISER RAFFLE
Christmas Dinner at ‘Francois Restaurant’
Thank you to all who have contributed towards our wonderful Church renovations. We are continuing to fundraise and you are invited
to help again by supporting our CHRISTMAS DINNER RAFFLE! You have the chance to win a catered Christmas Dinner for 6 people at
'Francois Restaurant’!
- The 4-Course Dinner will be held at the Presbytery
- The Head Waiter will be Fr Anthony, assisted by Fr Varghese.
- It will be a celebration meal with a Christmas Dinner menu, catered by a professional Chef
(all dietary requirements will be met).
- The winner can invite family & friends up to the number of 6 people.
Total value - $500
WEEKEND MASS TIMES:
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:
VIGIL MASS:
1st Friday of the month 7 pm to 1 am.
Next Mass: 7th November
FILIPINO MASS: 2nd Sunday of the month at 12 noon.
Next Mass: 9th November
ITALIAN MASS: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11.30 am. Rosary 11 am.
Next Mass: 11th November
MALTESE MASS: 3rd Saturday of the month at 4 pm. Confession 3:30. Rosary 3:40.
Next Mass: 15th November (Chapel)
MALAYALAM MASS: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm.
Next Mass: 4th November
NOVENA TO ST ANTHONY (MALAYALAM): Every Tuesday at 7pm.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Sundays 10.30 am Mass during school terms. Enquiries: [email protected]
LEGION OF MARY: Every Tuesday at 7.30 pm in the parish nook.
WORD OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP: Thursdays in the Chapel at 7.30 pm followed by fellowship. Contact Franca 0439 670 219.
PASSIONIST FAMILY GROUP: Contact Alfons and Helen Glatzel 9404 2050.
LIFETEEN: Every Sunday after 5 pm Mass, meet in the Church foyer. Contact Theresa 0447 690 501.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Recently Deceased: .
Death Anniversaries: Dino Buriani, Orazio Mania, Andree` Aernouts, Daniel Frezza, Guglielmo Marchetti. Those who are ill: Joan
Mackey, Grazia Sollecieto, James Mlinarevic, Gerry Panteria, Marko Ciantar, Lyn Simmons, Umberto & Angela Selva, Jimmy
McGuire, Terry McManus, Francio Nguyen Han, Malcolm Caddies, Rita Carusi, Domenic Prattico, Teresa Logan, Sara DeSantis.
Reading Roster
Sat. 5.00 pm:
Sun. 9.00 am:
Sun. 10.30 am:
Counting Roster:
1/2 November (week 1)
Gaby & Caroline Callegari
Savio Fernandes & Anagi Perera
Taryn Goh & Helen Javier
November 2 - Team 7
C Ponchard, B D’Avoine, T Kowal.
8/9 November (week 2)
Sanja Ovens & Cliff DaCosta
Carmen Saliba & Sue Spiteri
Regina Di Pasquale & Marcelle Henderson
November 9 - Team 8
M Dempsey, C & D Stocco, M Lin Yap.
Last week’s
donations:
Thanksgiving: $3083.70
Presbytery:
$459.15
Loose:
$2397.85
Next Week’s Readings: Ezek 47:1-2, 8-9, 12. Ps 45:2-3, 5-6, 8-9. R. v. 5. 1 Cor 3:9-11, 16-17. Jn 2:13-22.
PARISH NEWS!
ROSARY WITH CHILDREN: At the Chapel every Saturday at 11 am under adult supervision. All
children are invited and encouraged to learn how to say the Rosary.
MUSICIAN NEEDED: A pianist is needed for the Youth Choir at the 5 pm Mass. If you are a young
person who sings or plays an instrument, please contact Allyson on 0438 400 564.
READER'S NEEDED: More readers are needed for the Sunday 5pm Mass. Contact the parish office if
you are able to help.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE: There will be a parish pilgrimage to Petra, the Holy Land, Rome and Assisi in
October 2015. Information night on November 28th, 7:30 pm.
ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING: There will be NO Altar Servers Training this Saturday November 8th.
Training will continue Saturday 15th November from 2 pm to 3 pm.
LIFETEEN: Life Teen invites all youth aged 12-19 to a night on ‘Praying with Music’ on Sunday Nov 2.
Join us in the foyer at 5pm Mass.
CELLS OF EVANGELISATION: There will be NO Cells All Leaders Meeting this Tuesday, 4th November
(Cup Day Holiday).
You can find our parish
facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/stfrancismillpark
CHURCH TILES Adopt A Tile!
There is still time to
‘adopt’ a Tile in the
Church. CHURCH TILES
and FOYER TILES are
available. Tiles may be
ordered by contacting
Ruth on 9407 6704 (leave
a message).
Raffle drawn on Sunday, 23rd November - Feast of Christ the King.
The meal will be held on Saturday, 6th December.
Tickets will be available after weekend Masses @ $5 each.
PARISH PILGRIMAGE
Would you like to walk in the footsteps of the Lord?
There will be an information night on Friday 28th of
November at 7:30 pm about the pilgrimage to celebrate the 30th year of our
parish. Guest speaker Stephen Green from Olive Tree Travel will present
the itinerary. This meeting is open to all parishioners. It is obligation free.
You are invited to our Parish Camp!
LifeTeen invites all youth
aged 12-19 to a night on
'The Dignity of the Unborn’
on Sunday Nov 9.
When does dignity begin?
How can we help girls & women facing a crisis
pregnancy? Join us in the foyer after 5pm Mass.
Family Fair 2015
When: Friday 9th – Sunday 11th January
Where: Burnside Camp, Anglesea
Cost:
Adult (18+) $75;
Secondary school child (under 18) $40;
Pre & Primary school $35. Children under 3 free.
Our Family Fair will be held on the 22nd March 2015 and we are now
collecting donations for our Trash ’n’ Treasure, Toys and Books Stalls.
Please drop off any items at either the School or Parish Offices on
Tuesdays 9.00 am – 11.00 am. Contact: 9407 6704
Come with your family and friends and
enjoy a weekend at the beach in the school holidays.
Flyers available next weekend.
Bookings: Contact Ruth 9407 6704
Diamond Valley Deanery YOUTH MASS
Sunday, November 16th 2014 10:30 am
You are invited!
Wednesday 31st December 2014
7 pm – 1 am in St Francis Hall
To be hosted by
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH
251 Diamond Creek Road Greensborough North 3088
* Door Prize * DJ * Raffle *
Followed by refreshments In the Hall
“We are expected to be industrious as we await the advent of the reign of God. We have all been
entrusted with talents that really belong to God, and we must use these talents to the best of our
ability in the interim between the Lord’s departure and his final return.” Reflection By Dianne
Bergant CSS
Thursday 13th November
In the Chapel, 7.30pm Praise and Worship
Followed by celebration in the Nook
Please come and celebrate with us!
RCIA has now begun.
We meet this Thursday
November 6th at 7:30 pm
in the Community Room.
If you know anybody who is interested in
embracing our faith please
encourage them to come along and please
feel welcome to accompany them.
Tickets: Adult: $40 Child (12 & under): $20
Form a Table of Family & Friends!
Contact: Parish Office 9434 7373 or [email protected]
WORD OF LIFE
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
10TH BIRTHDAY
Carvery Meal & Dessert (Vegetarian Meals on Request)
Tea & Coffee Provided. BYO Drinks.
Dinner will be served at 8 pm.
EXPLORING IRAQ TODAY:
IMPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIA
St Vincent de Paul wish to
advise that 2015 Columban
Calendars are now available
in the piety stall for $7.50
each and Divine Mercy
Calendars are also available
for $9 each.
Wednesday 19 November, 7.30pm-9pm
The Knox Lecture Theatre, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne
(enter via Lansdowne St carpark)
Do you want to know more about the current situation in Iraq, the Christian and
Muslim communities of Iraq, the rise and nature of the ‘Islamic State’ and appropriate relationships between Christians and Muslims today? This free event is a
timely opportunity aimed at providing information and answering your questions. The speakers are Very Rev Denis Staley, Episcopal Vicar for Ecumenism and
Interfaith Relations and Prof Nasir Butrous, member of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission.
If anyone is interested in purchasing
Kairos or AD2000 magazines please
speak to Fr Anthony.
Catholic Theological College
Open Day Wednesday 5 November
Study options, Building tour, Refreshments
Two programs: 4.00pm–6.00pm or 6.00pm–8.00pm
Bookings essential.
RSVP to Jenny Delahunt by Friday 31 October 2014
Phone: 9412 3314 Email: [email protected]
278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002