THE WORD
Parishes of Holy Spirit & St Gerard/St Anne
Under the care of the Pallottine’s
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 11-12 October 2014
Parish Priest: Fr. Shibu Joseph sac
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0457 319 975
HOLY SPIRIT PARISH
PARISH OF ST GERARD AND ST ANNE
120 Oban Road, Ringwood North 3134
Phone: 9876 3077 or 9876 3717
Fax: 9879 0642
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holyspiritparish.org.au
Parish Office Hours 9am-4pm. Closed Mondays.
SECRETARIES
Ruth Frangeskakis
Tuesday & Wednesday
[email protected]
Jenny Philp
Thursday & Friday
[email protected]
PASTORAL WORKER
Tina Toomey
Tuesday & Thursday
[email protected]
RCIC COORDINATOR
Michelle Sherriff
Thursday morning
[email protected]
PARISH HOSTESSES
Mary Yeo and Kerry O’Leary
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL—Holy Spirit
Peter Camilleri—9876 1103
FETE COMMITTEE
Dale Sebire (Chairperson) [email protected]
St Gerard’s: McCulloch Street, Warrandyte 3113
St Anne’s: 54 Knees Road, Park Orchards 3114
Phone: 9876 1509
Fax: 9876 6179
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cam.org.au/parkorchardswarrandyte
Parish Office Hours 9am-3pm. Closed Mondays.
MASS TIMES AT HOLY SPIRIT
Sunday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
9.00am & 10.30am Masses, Church
9.00 am Communion Service, Chapel
8.30 am Mass, Chapel
9.00 am Mass, Chapel
9:30am Mass, Chapel, 6.00pm (Vigil) Church
Reconciliation Saturdays 9.00 am or by appointment
(Not available during January)
SECRETARIES
Jill England
Kerry McGowan
Tuesday & Wednesday
Thursday & Friday
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL—St. Anne’s
Michael Edmonds—9876 1533
MASS TIMES AT ST GERARD’s & ST ANNE’s
Sunday
Tuesday
10.30am Mass, St Anne’s
8.15am Exposition, 8.30am Rosary, St Gerard’s
9.00 am Mass, St Gerard’s
Thursday
9.00 am Mass, St Anne’s
2nd Sunday of the month, 5.00pm, St. Gerard’s (excl January)
BAPTISMS by appointment only and are held most
Sundays at 12 noon or 12.45 pm
and 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month at Holy Spirit
and 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at St Anne’s
Attending an Information Meeting and Welcoming Ceremony
at a weekend mass of choice are required prior to the Baptism.
NEXT BAPTISM MEETING:
Holy Spirit 7.30 pm, Tuesday 14th October 2014
St Anne’s
7.30 pm, Monday 27th October 2014
To make a booking, please call the relevant office
WEDDINGS by appointment: 3 months notice required
IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST- RECENTLY DECEASED:
ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Liam Bourke, Paul Poles, Mario del Core, Joe Scicluna, Ray Pathe, Maria Zordan, Thelma Hartley
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING SICK:
Maisie Hibberson, Pauline Galvin, Sarah, Robert Williams, Rosemarie Cameron, Carolyn Tesselar, Conner Plunkett, Trees Seivers,
Danielle Bishop, Mary Bovalino, Kyle, Terry Riseley, Matt, John Acquarola, Serita Crowe, Geoff Harrison, Belinda Green, Kate MacRae,
Anne, Yasmin Perera, Simon Palmer, Bernie O’Callaghan, Valda Candoni-Reusser, Anonymous, Leanne Treeby, Janeane Marshall,
Ken Taylor, Evelyn Shepherd, John Burns, Marlo Graham, Nancy Grossi, Kate Graham, Lee, Rhonda Higgins, Joan Schobben, Terry
Merry, Peter Brown, Leone English, Bill Walker, Christopher Linard, Neil Hogan, Wally Ellul, Maureen McKinney, Kathryn Pilsbury,
Michael Plostins, Els Hermans, Peggy O’Sullivan, Pat Donnelly, Stephen Rigo jnr., Lea Sumner, Margaret, Jessie, Sean Hill, Phillip
Lazaroo, Lynn Collins, Jamie Grossi, Bill Crane, Gerard Stevenson
SUNDAY COMMUNION VISITS: Lorraine Nipper, Pauline Galvin, Kevin Gibbon, Lucia, Maria, Lorraine Gwenlym, Ernesto,
Chris Gleeson, Sheila, Adelio & Vera Zaccardi, Merv Parsonage, Maria Jedynick, Josephine, Graeme Merry, Maria Carter, Lorraine,
Irene, Barbara O’Brien, Eva, Sophie, Sonia, Vincent
READINGS - THIS WEEK:
NEXT WEEK:
Isaiah 25:6-10; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14
Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1Thess 1:1-5; Matthew 22:15-21
The Word and Spirit Magazine are available online at www.holyspiritparish.org.au
EVENTS THIS COMING WEEK—13th-19th October 2014
MONDAY
9.00 am Communion Service, Holy Spirit Chapel
3.30-4.00 pm Altar Servers Training, Holy Spirit Chapel
7.30 pm St Vincent de Paul Meeting, Mary Bresnan Room
TUESDAY
9.00 am Mass, St Gerard’s Church, Warrandyte
9.00-10.30 am Playgroup, Little Spirits Room
9.15-10.00 am Meditation, Holy Spirit Chapel
10.15-11.45 am Faith Discussion Group, Mary Bresnan Room
7.30 pm Holy Spirit Baptism Information Meeting, Mary Bresnan Room
WEDNESDAY
8.30 am Grade 3/4 Frances Mass, Holy Spirit Chapel
7.30 pm Rosary and Exposition, Holy Spirit Chapel
7.30 pm Individual Reconciliation Parent Information Night, Holy Spirit Church
THURSDAY
9.00 am Mass, St Anne’s Chapel
7.00 pm Defibrilation Training, Mary Bresnan Room
7.30 pm Holy Spirit Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, Mary Bresnan Room
8.00 pm Choir Practice, Holy Spirit Church
FRIDAY
9.00 am Mass, Holy Spirit Chapel
SATURDAY
10.00 am Cenacle of Prayer for Priests, Holy Spirit Chapel
9.00-10.30 am Grief and Loss Meeting, Mary Bresnan Room
SUNDAY
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time—MISSION SUNDAY
9.00 am and 10.30am Mass, Holy Spirit Church
9.15-10.15 am RCIC, Mary Bresnan Room
10.30am Mass, St Anne’s
HOLY SPIRIT ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND 18th-19th OCTOBER 2014
Mass Captain:
6pm: John Ryan
9am: Silvio Volombello
10.30am: Dennis Gridley
Lectors:
6pm: Nadine Callaghan
9am: Linda Parlee
10.30am: Volunteer please
Altar Servers:
6pm: Jamie & Lucas Currow
9am: Sam Massarotti & Marco Signor
10.30am: Rachael Prete & Ethan Stone
Eucharistic Ministers of Communion:
6pm: Maree Prowse, Chris Dalton, Andrew Feher, Marisa Smeed, Keith Gysberts
9am: Gloria Thomas, Andrew Lannen, Ray Nemec, Kate Graham, Maria Moscatelli
10.30am: Len Scicluna, John Pilsbury, Kerrie Spencer, Len Moore
Home Communion (after 9am Mass): Ron & Jean Smith
Children’s Liturgy: Saturday 6pm: Marisa Smeed & Cathy Donnison
Sunday 10.30am: Yvette Collins & Stuart Keane
Piety Stall:
6pm: Trish Ryan
9am: Maria Moscatelli
Tea & Coffee: 6pm: Geraldine Dunuwille
9am: Amelia Martini & Anna Fantin 10.30am: Ralph Negrin
Church Set-Up: Shane O’Brien’s Team
Garden Maintenance: Dale Sebire, Paul O’Brien, Jacek Holewa, Chris Dalton
Chapel Cleaning (this week): Bill & Shelah Batson
Sacristy (this week): Ada Volombello
9.00 am Monday Communion Service (this week): Maryann Street
Counters (this week): Therese, Jane, Kerry
ST ANNE’S ROSTERS—SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2014
Commentator:
Reader:
Ministers of Communion:
Welcomers:
Preparation for Mass:
Church Beautification:
Driving Roster:
Tea & Coffee After Mass:
Children’s Liturgy:
Ann Hookey
Anne-Marie Stevenson
Joan Lilburne, Ann Serong, Anita Lynch
Phil Dacy
Rob Van Gestel
Gail Northey
Joan Lilburne
Bill & Doreane Burgoine, Therese Chapman
Ana Saro
For submissions to the Word, please email items to [email protected] or phone Holy Spirit Office on 9876 3717.
Please note, items need to be submitted by 2pm Thursday. Thank you.
NEWS FROM ST GERARD’S/ST ANNE’S PARISH
Reaching out in Prayer, Hospitality and Action
PARISH WEBSITE: www.cam.org.au/parkorchardswarrandyte/ VISIT US!!!
Collection Sunday 28th September: Presbytery - $200
Planned Giving - $650
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Tuesday 14th October:
9.00 am Mass at St. Gerard’s followed by morning tea
7.30 pm Strawberry Fair Meeting in the school staff room
Thursday 16th October: 9.00 am Mass at St. Anne’s Chapel. We will be joined by Class 3/4F
Please join us for morning tea in the parish centre after Mass.
Mass at St. Gerard’s - On the 2nd Sunday of each month (except Jan), we have a 5.00pm
Mass at St. Gerard’s. Everyone is welcome to join us for this inspiring and peace filled Mass.
POWER CLUB NEWS
Are you over 50 and would like to join a friendly, supportive group which is active in all areas
of our Parish life? Why not come along to one of our meetings or perhaps join in one of our
outings? Please contact Margaret Tankey on 9841 0101 for more information.
October 25th - Tennis Day 9.30am To be held at Rob & Margaret van Gestel's
November 4th - Melbourne Cup - chicken and champagne lunch from 1pm at the Parish
Centre Contact Jan Brodrick 9844 1480
STRAWBERRY FAIR - It’s that time again and the first meeting for next years Strawberry Fair will
be held in the School Staff Room at 7.30 pm on Tuesday the 14th of October. We are looking for
new and exciting ideas. We will warmly welcome any new faces who would like to be a part of
this vibrant and inspiring community group.
Contact Ana Saro 0402 267164 or the Parish Office 9876 1509 for further info.
EUCHARIST THE BASIC SPIRITUALITY - A free on-line book by Fr. Frank O’Dea.
A readable book with non-technical language. Accessed on: the eucharist.wordpress.com
Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church?
Our Parish community welcomes people with questions about the Catholic Church,
and we have a special program to welcome you, called “RCIA” – the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults.
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program will commence in October.... and will provide an opportunity for you to:
Reflect on your life and faith
Learn about the Catholic Church, what we believe and why we do what we do
Explore how faith can be deepened
Meet other people on the same journey
If you are interested please contact:
St Anne’s Parish Centre on 9876 1509 or [email protected]
There is also an opportunity for any parishioner who would like to join the parish team that
facilitates the RCIA program. We welcome new faces and fresh ideas.
SPIRIT MAGAZINE
We hope you enjoy the latest edition of The Spirit Magazine. We would love to hear your response to any or all of the
articles and we ask that you do it NOW! Because by the time the next deadline comes around you will have forgotten
or not have the time. We would like to continue the series of Moving Out—Moving On—so if you have a story,
reflection on this stressful time in your life, please send it in. Thank you to all who assisted with the current edition.
Helen Konynenburg.
FROM THE EVERGREENS
There are still a few vacancies for our “Mystery Trip” on October 17th.
We must be on the bus at 9:15am to be able to leave on time for our tour.
October 31st
Our special Remembrance Mass, followed by our meeting and Morning Tea.
November 12th
Caribbean Gardens for a Shopping Spree
**note change of day to WEDNESDAY 12 November as the Gardens are not open on Fridays**
We are also taking names and deposits for our Christmas Break-up at Dorset Gardens. The entertainment
this year will be provided by David Gould. 3 course meal $28.90. You will require your own transport.
Ring Shirley on 9870 1396 or Barbara on 9722 9846 for bookings.
CONGRATULATIONS to Alex and Monica Staples, who celebrate their 50th wedding
anniversary this weekend. May God continue to bless you both for many years to come.
PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS: A CONVERSATION EVENING WITH FR SHAY CULLEN
Thursday 16 October, 7pm-9pm, St Gregory the Great Parish Hall, 396 Manningham Road, Doncaster
The Parish of St Gregory the Great will host a conversation evening on the topic of Protecting Human Rights. The presenter will
be Fr. Shay Cullen, a triple nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, who will speak of his work with PREDA (People’s Recovery, Empowerment and Development Assistance). The PREDA Foundation works to bring freedom and new life to children who are in
jails or on the streets in the Philippines. It also assists in the fight against human trafficking, the preservation of dignity for battered
women and indigenous people, protection of the environment and the alleviation of poverty.
The evening will commence with a light pizza dinner and drinks at 7pm. After the presentations there will be an opportunity for
questions and dialogue. We invite all parishes in the Deanery to participate.
Contact: Doncaster Parish Office on 98482395 or [email protected]
VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT FOR LAY MINISTRY
Applications Close 31 October
The Union of Catholic Apostolate (UAC) aims to spread the concept of a Church in which all people are actively involved. It offers grants to
enable lay people to further their skills in leadership/ministry or a specialized activity, consistent with UAC aims. A pool of $5,000 is available
towards study courses, specialist programs and conferences. Applications close on Friday 31 October.
Application forms: www.pallottine.org.au
2015 COLUMBAN CALENDARS are now available for purchase from the Piety Stall for $9.00 each.
When you purchase one of these beautiful calendars, you are participating in God’s Mission and assisting Columbans
in meeting the needs of the poor. These beautiful calendars make wonderful Christmas gifts for your family and
friends. An audio visual with an explanation of the traditional artwork is available at no cost at
www.columban.org.au/2015artguide.
Filipino Mass to be held at St John’s Heidelberg, 52 Yarra Street, on Sunday 19th October 2014 at 3 pm by Reverend Joselito
Cerna Asis, Filipino Community Chaplain. This special mass will celebrate Mary, Our Lady of Penafrancia. Refreshments to
follow at the church hall (BYO). Enquiries to Nora [email protected] or 0407 388 272. All are welcome.
COME AND DISCOVER—A Leading Catholic Boys College conducted by the Marist Brothers.
Marcellin College are holding their Open Day on Saturday 18th October 2014 from 9.00 am-12 pm.
Further enquiries may be directed to the College Registrar, Ms Ann Greenslade on 9851 1589.
TRAINING OF NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Training for new altar servers will commence Monday 13th October 2014 at 3.30 pm in the Holy Spirit
Chapel.
Interested parents, please register your child/children by filling in a consent form which is available from
the Parish office and return it to the Parish office.
HOLY SPIRIT THANKSGIVING OFFERINGS:
Envelopes:
Credit Cards:
Direct Debits:
TOTAL LAST WEEK:
$ 621.50
$1,899.38
$ 379.92
$2,900.80
PRESBYTERY COLLECTION:
Envelopes:
Loose collection:
TOTAL:
$162.80
$232.85
$395.65
THANK YOU to everyone who supports Holy Spirit Parish financially. PLEASE ADVISE THE PARISH HOUSE IF YOUR CREDIT CARD IS
LOST/STOLEN OR YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER HAS CHANGED.
NEW PARISHIONERS Holy Spirit Parish is very keen to welcome new parishioners. We are a vibrant parish
with plenty to offer. Please fill in the New Parishioners Book (red book on the table at the entrance of the
Church). We will be in touch with you shortly thereafter. Thank you, Tina Toomey (Pastoral Worker).
MEDITATION GROUP Meets during school terms on Tuesday mornings from 9.15am till 10.00 am in the Holy
Spirit Chapel. Through the ancient art or practice of meditation, it enables us to get in touch with our real true inner
self, nature and God. All are most welcome.
Preparing to Welcome Christ
Do you sometimes wonder what all the fuss is about as this time of year seems to get busier
and busier? Well this might be the opportunity you need to spend some time Preparing to Welcome Christ, rather than Christmas.
Let us be open to God - to open our hearts so that Christ will find a place there – to allow ourselves to be surprised, and to be filled with happiness.
When: Tuesday mornings: 10:15 – 11:45 am
October 14th, 21st, 28th, November 11th, 18th & 25th
This six week program ‘Contemplating Christmas’ is based on gospel reflections and insights
published by Redemptorist Publications. Topics include:
Mary do not be afraid … Listen
Joseph – a man who defies the prevailing culture
Mary and Elizabeth meet – singing in harmony with God
The Shepherds – out under the stars
Mysterious visitors – The Magi
The prophecy of Simeon and Anna
Where: Holy Spirit Parish House, Mary Bresnan Room
120 Oban Road, Ringwood North
For more details or to book contact Maryann on Mob: 0429 876 434 or email:
[email protected]
Evening Meditation
“Meditation is the process in which we take time to allow ourselves to become aware of our infinite potential" John Main
The Holy Spirit Evening Meditation group meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. The next gathering is
Monday 20th October at 8pm in the Chapel. Anyone with an interest in learning to meditate or continuing
their meditation practice with a group is welcome to join us.
Should you have any queries, please email Yvette Collins at [email protected] or call 040 787 3432.
If you would like to learn more about Christian Meditation before you come along, we recommend you take a
look at these websites:
The World Community for Christian Meditation: http://www.wccm.org/
Australian Christian Meditation Community: http://www.christianmeditationaustralia.org/
Marian Movement of Prayer for Priests
More than ever today priests everywhere need our prayers to uphold the dignity and power of priesthood .
Priests are our shepherds, and the Catholic Church teaches us that they are “Living Instruments of Christ the Eternal Priest.”
Pope John Paul II described the priesthood as “a gift and mystery”. A cenacle of prayer for priests is held in the
Holy Spirit Chapel at 10:00am each Saturday morning with the exception of the 1st Saturday of the month.
Please come along and pray with us through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Enquiries: Lyn Thwaites on 9723 6020
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
We have been gifted with this most valuable equipment by our parishioner and school secretary Julie Murphy and it is now installed on the back wall of the church.
Those interested are invited to attend a ½ hour training session in the Mary Bresnan Room of the Parish
House at 7pm on Thursday 16/10/14.
Please advise of your attendance – Tina 9876 3077.
HOLY SPIRIT FETE
A HUGE thank you to our very dedicated
fete committee (and their families) for the
outstanding work they have done to once
again provide our community with such a
wonderful day.
Thanks also to all of our fantastic
volunteers without whom the fete could not
operate.
We are a very fortunate community to have
so many who give so much.
Join us for this year's Walk Together!
Welcome to Australia (www.welcometoaustralia.org.au) is holding their annual Walk Together on Saturday
25th October 2014 and we would like to invite you and your friends to join us.
Welcome to Australia is a national not for profit organisation who exist to engage everyday Australians in the
task of cultivating a culture of welcome in our nation. We believe that cultural diversity should be celebrated
for the beauty and depth it adds to our society and that no matter who you are, where you’re from or how you
arrived, you’re a person who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
One of the ways Welcome to Australia celebrates its core message of Welcome is to hold an annual Walk
Together where people from across the nation, and from various cultures and backgrounds join together in a
positive and uplifting event, spreading the message to all that "You are Welcome Here"
This year, Walk Together in Melbourne will be held on Saturday 25th October 2014 commencing at 12.30pm.
We will meet at the State Library and walk to Treasury Gardens where there will be entertainment and a panel of speakers. During the Walk, we invite all participants to fly their organisation's banners, wear traditional
costumes and play musical instruments. The focus on celebration and fun, and creating a positive atmosphere and mood!
Ancient Cultures, New Features: A photographic exhibition for Sri Lankan reconciliation
9 - 25 October 2014 – open 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm Wednesdays – Sundays at Raglan St Gallery,
14 Raglan St, N Melbourne
Alleluia, alleluia
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, enlighten the eyes of our heart
That we might see how great is the hope to which we are called.
Alleluia
The gospel of the Lord