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Parish Priest:
Fr. Kevin Dillon P.P. A.M.
Office: 150 Yarra St., Geelong 3220
Ph: 5222 1977 Fax: 5229 0587
Christ the King Church, 79 Wilsons Rd, Newcomb
St Margaret’s Church, 46 Lomond Tce, East Geelong
St. Robert’s Chapel, Mervyn St., Newtown.
Website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au
Deanery Website: www.deanerygeelong.cam.org.au
Mobile: 0421 777 360
Fr. Maurice Barry oCarm
Pastoral Associate: Sr. Anne Lourey
Business Manager
Mr Mark Bennett
Pastoral Worker – St Margarets – Mrs Anna Demetriou
Wing and a Prayer:
Ms Kerrie Ryan
5229 4660(h) Pager No1300 555 555 (ask for No. 17657911237)
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
5222 1977
5221 4451
EMERGENCY
ATTENDANCE
OF A PRIEST
0421 777 360
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A) -November 16, 2014
It’s a bit of a conundrum. Easter and Holy Week are really the “pre-eminent” Christian
feasts, but from a popular perspective, Christmas seems to receive a lot more attention.
Yet the Lent, as the “season of preparation” for Easter, is given much more attention and
participation than the preparation season for Christmas - that is, Advent.
Most likely that’s because there is so much competition for the time and attention of
people during those first three weeks of December. End-of-Year celebrations, school and
work break-ups, holiday preparations, searching for and buying Christmas gifts, sending
cards - they all are part of what are arguably the three most frantic weeks of the year.
So how do we fit in “Advent” as any sort of spiritual preparation for Christmas, and
indeed as a means of preparing for a New Year at the end of the month?
This year at St. Mary’s, we are fortunate to have someone with us who can help us truly
recognise Advent, and in doing so give Christmas itself and the New Year a valuable and
helpful perspective.
Fr. Richard Leonard SJ conducted a four-day Mission at St. Mary’s last year which drew
very large attendances, and even larger gratitude and recognition from the many people,
from our parish and beyond, who attended.
With an engaging personality, a treasure trove of meaningful stories and illustrations, Fr.
Richard’s message spread quickly over his four days at St. Mary’s, with each day
drawing larger audiences “as the word got around”.
Notwithstanding the busy-ness of the pre-Christmas schedule, it is expected that the
Basilica will be a better venue than the Pioneer Room, which was “packed to the rafters”
last year. (And the Basilica won’t be as cold as it would have been in July last year!).
A brochure about the Advent Mission will be available next week-end - one with every
parish bulletin, as well as many other copies for distribution to anyone who might be
interested. The Mission can make these four days (Nov. 30 to Dec. 3) a special time of
preparation for Christmas, but will recognise that attending will not unduly compromise
the precious time we all need for the many other demands and celebrations of such a
hectic time of year.
Indeed, as those many people who valued last year’s Mission would readily
acknowledge, time spent with this remarkable and multi-talented Jesuit priest may well
provide the best preparation possible to make Christmas 2014 a truly memorable one and for all the right reasons.
ST VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY - GEELONG
CONFERENCE: This week we would gratefully accept
donations of TINNED FRUIT. Containers at Café Light
ST. MARY’S 2014 DERBY DAY FETE—THANK
YOU!: Well, the weather could have been better, but it (Sunday am) Christ the King Church and St. Margaret’s
Church, as well as the Parish Office.
might have been worse! The wind and occasional
shower didn’t help our “one day of the year”, but it
ST MARGARET’S FRIENDSHIP GROUP:
certainly didn't spoil it for the thousands who came and
Christmas Dinner at Clifton Springs Golf Club on
had a great time. eating quality food and drinks, finding Wednesday November 26 at 12 noon. Ph Veronica 5248
great bargains, and being entertained by great talent.
3020.
More than five hundred volunteers were actively
WHAT’S NEW AT WING AND A PRAYER:
involved, before, on and following Fete Day. Many
Columban Calendars 2015 - now in stock $9
others who gave donations for sale, and helped in any
Boxed Christmas Cards - now in stock.
number of ways.
BOOK OF THE WEEK: ‘A Year With Pope Francis
Sincere thanks also to our generous sponsors, and - daily reflections from his writings. Spend time with this
the donors of raffle prizes, and our entertainers. And
extraordinary man and savour each word. A perfect gift
special thanks to the Fete Committee, the Stallholders,
for Christmas. $9.95
the various Co-ordinators - they worked together
HOME WANTED FOR: an as new small portable
throughout the year, and the efforts of all concerned
cooling system, especially with the weather warming up.
combined for another “Great Fete”.
Only needs an open window and a power point to be
“How did we go financially?”, is the obvious
installed - contact Sr. Anne 0417 556 637.
question for many. The answer, still to be finalised, is
FOUND:
“Probably not as well as the last few years when the
weather has been perfect, but still pretty well.“ The crowd Found - (in the Church) two pairs of glasses in the one
was clearly less in the early part of the day, and the wind case.
made it unpleasant for “sitting around” and just enjoying FETE GIFT STALL: A sincere thank you to all the
people who donated knitwear, gifts and toys for the Gift
the day as much as we have been able to do over the
past three years. Nonetheless, weather aside, it was an Stall for the Fete. It was greatly appreciated.
event which was terrific and we look forward to 2015,
RICE VILLAGE - CHRISTMAS MINI FAIR: Sunday
with gratitude to all who make our 2014 Fete a very
November 30 - 11am-3pm.
genuine success.
Featuring Des Cam Jazz Band
Christmas Stalls
Fr. Kevin Dillon, Parish Priest
Craft Stalls
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE—ADVANCE NOTICE:
Spinning Wheel
Christmas will be here before we know it. Parishioners
Granny’s Treasure Stall
may find it useful to know in advance the main details for
Gourmet Preserves
key ceremonies:
Cakes and Biscuits
Thurs. Dec. 11 at 11.30am: Anointing Mass at Christ the
Devonshire Tea
King
BBQ lunch
Santa arriving on CFA Truck
Sat. Dec. 13 at 10am: Anointing Mass and Seniors’
Raffles
Morning Tea
Silent Auction
Wed. Dec. 17 at 7.30pm Second Rite of Reconciliation
and much more!
Mon. Dec. 22 at 7.30pm: Memorial Mass (especially, but
not in any way exclusively for families who have lost a
loved one this year).
Wed. Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve): Mass at 6pm, 8pm, 10pm
(Polish), Midnight. (7pm at Christ the King)
Thurs. Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Mass at 7.30am,
9.30am, 11am, 12.15pm (Polish).
NB: No Evening Mass on Christmas Day
POLE POSITION (first time notices)
SHIRLEY MILLS “PLAZA” THEATRE:
$3 per head would be appreciated - please be on time out of
consideration for the other patrons.
Sun Nov 16, 1.30pm “PORTRAIT IN BLACK”
starring Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn. After a married
woman and her lover murder her cruel husband, they
find themselves targeted by someone who is aware of
their crime. PG
Fri Nov 21, 7.30pm “THE GRAND SEDUCTION”
starring Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban.
To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must
convince a doctor to take up residence by any means
necessary! PG
Sun Nov 23, 1.30pm “PAGAN LOVE SONG”
starring Esther Williams, Howard Keel. A man from Ohio
inherits a coconut plantation and falls for a Tahitian
beauty. Song and swimming ensues in a tropical
paradise. G
Fri Nov 28, 7.30pm “THE FACE OF LOVE” starring
Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Robin Williams. A widow falls
in love with a man who bears a striking resemblance to
her late husband. PG
Sun Nov 30, 1.30pm “DALKEITH” starring Ray
Barrett, Alan Hopgood, Judy Banks, Gus Mercurio.
Charming film about the residents of a Nursing Home in
Ballarat where the bored residents decide to buy a
greyhound. Its success at winning riles the Board of
Directors, and so court action is taken against them. PG
ST MARY’S SOCIAL CLUB:
Mon Nov 17: 9.30am Line Dancing - Pioneer Room
Mon Nov 17: 1.30pm Euchre - Mackillop Room
Mon Nov 24: 9.30am Line Dancing - Pioneer Room
Mon Nov 24: 1.30pm Italian - Meeting Room
Wed Nov 26: 1.30pm Film and Afternoon Tea.
Classic Film “White Christmas” starring Bing
Crosby. Raffles, door prizes, etc. $5 p.p. To book ph
Margaret McTernan 5275 1221.
Wed Dec 17 “Sphinx Christmas Show” 10.30am
Start, Morning Tea - Show - 2-course meal. $22 p.p. To
book ph Margaret McTernan 5275 1221.
AD2000 November Edition: includes - Archbishop of
Sydney, newly appointed Anthony Fisher OP; The First
Year of the Ordinariate in Gippsland; Surrogacy: what
the Biblical precedent tells us. And much, much more. $4
from the Piety Stall.
WANTED: Do you have or do you know of - a ‘house
sitting’ position or ‘granny flat’ or ‘bungalow’, available
from Dec 24 to Jan 2? For an older couple requiring a
place to stay whilst they visit family over Christmas. Ph
Rebecca 0423 314 724.
EVENING CONCERT FOR THREE ORGANS: at St
Mary’s Basilica on Sunday November 30 at 8pm. Tom
Healey, Brendon Lukin and Frank De Rosso - Grand
Organ from the gallery; Chamber Organ from the
transept; Digital Organ from the nave. Free Admission.
(Optional gold coin donation appreciated).
FREE LUNCHTIME RECITALS FOR ADVENT: at
St Mary’s Basilica - from 12.30 - 1.15pm.
Mon Dec 1, Dion Henman,
St Patrick’s,
Melbourne
Mon Dec 8, Paul Taylor,
St Francis,
Melbourne
Mon Dec 15, John Rivers,
All Saints, East
St Kilda
Mon Dec 22, Frank De Rosso, St Mary’s Basilica.
SACRED HEART ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: invites
all members to join with them in a liturgy of Thanksgiving
for the year and Christmas carol recital in the College
Chapel on Sunday December 7 at 2pm. Afternoon tea
will follow in the Reception Parlour at Sacred Heart
College. For catering purposes please inform the Alumni
Officer if you wish to attend. Kelly Suvoltos 5222 0403 or
[email protected]
FETE SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: We
acknowledge with gratitude our sponsors for the
2014 Fete: Tuckers Funerals, 55 Hope St, Geelong
West, 5221 4788
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Words are, of course,
the most powerful drug used by mankind.”
- RUDYARD KIPLING
HOW ABOUT THAT:
Recently my wife and I were sitting in our den
together, she was reading and I was watching pro
wrestling.
I told her, "In case it ever comes up, I would hate to
ever live in a vegetative state, dependent on a
machine. If that time ever arrives, please pull the
plug."
She immediately got up and unplugged the TV.
WE PRAY FOR :
RECENTLY DECEASED: John Lee, Marie Wardle.
CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: John Dillon; Gerard Paul Dalton, Salvatore Manno, Giuseppina
D’Andrea, Maria Pina & Francesco Demasi, Sadie & Denis Fitzgerald, Elsie McFarlane, John Patrick Evans, Jack
Villanti, Thomas Sanders, Archie Hunt, Paul Geoffrey Hunt, May Detlefsen, Lel Connelley, Bartholomew
Connolley, Gethen Clark.
St Mary’s Basilica, 136 Yarra St., Geelong
MON Nov 17
TUE Nov 18
WED Nov 19
THU Nov 20
FRI Nov 21
SAT Nov 22
SUN Nov 23
St Elizabeth of Hungary
7.00am, 10.00am, (No Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
7.00am, 10.00am, (1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
7.00am, 10.00am, (1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
7.00am, 10.00am, (1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary 7.00am, 10.00am, (No Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
St Cecilia
9.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil)
Feast of Christ the King
7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm (Polish), 5.30pm
Christ the King Church HALL, Wilsons Rd., Newcomb
SAT Nov 22 Feast of Christ the King
5.00pm (Vigil)
St Margaret’s Church, Lomond Terrace, East Geelong (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays at 9.45am)
SUN Nov 23 No Mass
SUN Nov 30
9.45am .
St. Robert’s Chapel, Mervyn St, Newtown (NO MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
Radio Mass: Sunday 10am on The Pulse 94.7 FM, and 7am on Light FM, 89.9 FM
ROSARY: usually recited before each Mass on Weekdays
RECONCILIATION AT ST MARY’S - Saturday 9.30am
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Mondays after 10.00am Mass
NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY: Tuesday after 10.00 am Mass
EXPOSITION, HOLY HOUR (with Divine Mercy Prayers): Thursday, 9am until the 10am Mass
ROSTERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY November 23, 2014
Readings for next week:
Ezekial 34:11-12,15-17;
Readers
Feast of Christ the King
1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28;
Matthew 25:31-46
Special Ministers
Christ the King Hall 5pm Pat Brooks
Gifts & Special Ministers: Mary & Terry Carracher
Sr Lesley
St Mary’s Brendan Sullivan
6.00pm Margaret Hedt
Gael & Richard Perry, Rhonda Sullivan, Margaret Hedt
7.30am Kate Parke
Barry Leith, Gary McIlvena, Nola Schwidlewski
Ian Kelly
9.30am Kevin Roache
Frank & Marissa Harvey, Philip Redfern, Damian Moynihan,
Terry O’Brien, Jennifer Guinane
David Bowman
11.00am Stephanie Cowdery
Michael King
5.30pm Sheila Mansfield
Shirley Carroll, Moira Wilding, Georgia Cowdery, Maria Monea,
Bernardine Turner, Barbara Antony
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Junior Choir
Leonie Rastas, Pam Lazzaro, Elizabeth Fleming
Elizabeth Fleming
Committee Meetings:
Monday November 17 at 7.30pm
Tuesday November 18 at 7.30pm
Monday November 24 at 5.00pm
Monday November 24 at 7.00pm
Tuesday November 25 at 7.30pm
Fete Committee
Parish Council
St. Mary’s School Board
Christ the King School Board
Deanery Committee