FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 3rd May, 2015

We support the endeavours of the Royal Commission to bring healing to the victims of abuse. Church's website: www.facingthetruth.org.au

Reflection “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world” - for me, this slightly clichéd phrase sums up the metaphor of the interconnectedness of the vine and the branches, of God, Jesus and humanity, in this week’s gospel. Despite our modern-day sense of individualism, the technology we rely on, and all our creature comforts, no one can grow alone; we are dependent on community to truly experience the fullness of life. And to thrive requires us to be interconnected with Christ – to be the branch to His vine. The alternative is to grow spindly, woody, and produce no fruit. And as any gardener will testify, to constantly produce prize-winning fruit requires pruning – letting go of old habits, of the things which served us last season, clearing out the ‘underbrush’, as painful and exposing as that can be. Pruning clears the way for new, stronger growth. Is now the time to take another look at your garden? Matt Lovegrove

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Loving God, we pray for those affected by the earthquake in Nepal - the people paralysed by fear; trapped under rubble; the rescue workers; the families who have lost or are still searching for loved ones - May they be strong and take heart in the Lord. God, whose love knows no bounds, fill all those who suffer with your comfort and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

There will be a 2nd collection next week’s in all three communities for Caritas Nepal Appeal.

We believe the death toll will rise to 10,000, with 10,000 wounded! This earthquake that occurred last weekend has devastated a wonderful gentle people. The Nepalese communities have always been an attractive place of beauty and hospitality to all its visitors, spectators and climbers. Our hearts and prayers go out to them and in a small way I ask you to respond to this special collection next week.

OUR MASS TIMETABLE (Subject to change) OUR PEOPLE

& OUR CONTACT DETAILS

Priests: Michael Sierakowski, Paul Gurry, Clem Cafarella, Cyril Blake

Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia, Margaret Pinzone, Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe (OLSH), June Kellar, Liz Liston Catherine Green (Arrowsmith Program)

Parish Manager: Libby Thomas

St. Peter’s East Bentleigh OFFICE HOURS (Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm 844 Centre Road, East Bentleigh 3165 Ph: 9579 4255 Fax: 9570 4288 office@holytrinityparish.org.au Pastoral Associates: Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe, June Kellar Liz Liston Secretaries: Marion Quinn Trish Richards Sacramental Teachers Lidia Boschini Betty DeMarco Stewardship Program: Keith Gonsalvez Adult Faith Education: Chris Pearson Primary School Michael Juliff - Principal 9575 0909

St. Catherine’s Moorabbin 2 Buchan Street, Moorabbin 3189 Ph: 9555 4242 office@holytrinityparish.org.au

Pastoral Associate: Margaret Pinzone Secretary: Judi Fisher

Primary School Mrs Maria Angliss– Principal Ms Carmel Donlon - REC 9555 7200 Community Stewardship Presbytery

St. Peter’s $4,889 $1,002

St. Paul’s $950 $619.55

St. Catherine’s $859 $504

Collections: Last weekend 25th & 26th April 2015

Emergency: Please call St. Peter’s and leave a message as we regularly attend this phone—03 9579 4255

St. Paul’s Bentleigh OFFICE HOURS (Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm 122 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 3204 Ph: 9557 1165 Fax: 9503 4575 stpaulbentleigh@bigpond.com

Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia Secretary: Libby Thomas Primary School Ann Cooper – Principal Margaret Smith - REC 9557 7130

RECONCILIATION: 1/2 hr before each mass

HOLY TRINITY PARISH WEB PAGE: www.holytrinityparish.org.au EMAIL: office@holytrinityparish.org.au

DAY TIME SERVICE COMMUNITY

WEEK COMMENCING 4th May , 2015

Mon 9:15am Communion St. Paul’s

10:00am Mass St. Peter’s

10:00am Mass St. Paul’s

10:00am Grandparents Mass St. Peter’s

Wed

9:15am Communion St. Paul’s

10:00am Communion St Peter’s

10:00am Mass St Catherine’s

11:00am Funeral Mass Grazia Raso

St Peter’s

Thurs 10:00am GrandparentsMass

St Paul’s

Fri 10:00am Mass St Peter’s

Sat

8.30am Mass St. Catherine’s

8:00am Communion St. Peter’s

9:30-10am Reconciliation for children only St Paul’s

6.00pm Mass St. Paul’s

6.30pm Mass St. Peter’s

Sun

8.30am Mass St. Peter’s

Mass St. Catherine’s

9.30am Mass St. Paul’s

10.30am Mass St. Peter’s

Mass St. Catherine’s

5:30pm Mass St Peter’s

Tues

Thank you for your wonderful response. The Holy Trinity Community have collected $2,000

for the Vanuatu Cyclone Damage Appeal

Sacramental Programme 2015 For children NOT attending St. Peter’s Primary School

Confirmation Classes Sundays 10-11am, McKenna Centre. (Confirmation, St. Patrick’s Cathedral 29th May, 1st Reconciliation Classes continue on Wednesdays. 4-5pm, St. Peter’s Church Green Rm. Pls ring Parish Office: 9579 4255. Lidia & Betty

MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS THIS WEEK Mon. 4th May 7:30pm St V de P Conference Meeting—Green Room. 8:00pm Charismatic Group—Anchor Wed 6th May 4:00pm Sacramental Program— Green Room & Lounge Room

Yes the first little wooden school house was erected in 1865 on Centre Road near the site of the current hospital. We are looking for photographs (and memorabilia) pertaining to the history of the School that we could borrow for the 150th Anniversary. If anyone has any please contact the School Office on 9575 0909.

Mass and tour of school will be held on Sunday, 21st June, more details soon

Thanking you in anticipation Michael Juliff

Sacraments This Weekend We welcome the following child: Chloe Taranto, into our community through Baptism. We congratulate Samuel Bridson, Charlie Sill, Josie Donald, Liam Stevens, Calan Jiang, Luke Kelly, Joshua Jayme, Jordan Genovese & Charlotte Masterson as they receive God’s forgiveness through Reconciliation.

‘Called to Discipleship’ Thank you to those who signed up as Lectors. We are offering training for Lectors new and old after each mass this weekend May 2nd & 3rd.

St. Peter’s Prayer Group— ” This Promise is for You”

6 Monday sessions, 13th April to 18th May, in the Anchor, All welcome. Lidia 9578 1962

ST. PETER’S NOTICES

Children’s Liturgy of the Word for pre-school and primary school children. First 2 Sundays of the month. 10:30am Mass, Sunday 3rd & 10th May Come and share the Gospel and get to know other children at St. Peter’s

See McKenna Notice Board & Pamphlet Stand

• St. Peter’s Newsletter: 30th April, 2015 • Catholic Archdiocese Parish Update: 29 April 2015 • Heart of Life Spirituality Centre: Saturday

Reflection Days. • St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choral Scholarships 2016: Apps.

Close Fri. 15 May, Apply online www.stkevins.vic.edu.au

• St. Patrick’s Mentone-: Two May concerts, Sun. 3 & 31 May, 3pm, Enq. 9583 2103. $10 & $20

∗ 3 Bedroom House Dingley for rent Leanne 9995 2469 ∗ Furnished room with private facilities, No Bond or

bills, Non smoker, $170 per week. Pls ph 9551 4392 ∗ 2/bedroom unit, Malane St. E. Bent, McKinnon school

zone, available May 2015, $1,500 per month, Call Michael 0430 535 619.

Chinese Restaurant Night—Kotaraya Restaurant, 962 Centre Rd, E. Bent. 9563 8688

Friday, 8th May, 7pm Asian Cuisine, Licensed & BYO Wine. We’d love to see as many as possible come along so hope you can make it. Please contact your leader by Mon. 4th May if you can or can’t make it.

St. Peter’s Cancer Support Group, Thursday, 7th May, 10:30am

at Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Pls phone 9579 4255. ALL WELCOME

invites you to their annual Art and Craft Show and Open Day

Monday 11th May—10am-2pm We welcome you to attend and see the different art work proudly created by some of our participants to the House. It is also an opportunity to see what else we have in our pro-gram, so please join us if you can! ALL WELCOME. Please RSVP: 9570 3468

Next Tues, 5th May. 10am Mass: annual Grandparents/Special Friends day to celebrate Family Week. Before mass at 9:45am photos of grandparents and grandchildren will be shown on screens at church.

ADULT FAITH EDUCATION

ST. PAUL’S NOTICES ST. CATHERINE’S NOTICES

Campion Retreats in April and May You are very welcome to book on line a retreat or

ongoing spiritual direction at Campion. Contact Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Next meeting on May 11th at 7pm, in the Sweeney Centre at St Catherine’s. All welcome.

VOCATION VIEWVOCATION VIEWVOCATION VIEWVOCATION VIEW Who shall come forward to explain the love God has for His Who shall come forward to explain the love God has for His Who shall come forward to explain the love God has for His Who shall come forward to explain the love God has for His people who should be one in faith? We need more faithpeople who should be one in faith? We need more faithpeople who should be one in faith? We need more faithpeople who should be one in faith? We need more faith----filled, filled, filled, filled, prayerful and spirited people to make the Vine and the Branches prayerful and spirited people to make the Vine and the Branches prayerful and spirited people to make the Vine and the Branches prayerful and spirited people to make the Vine and the Branches One again. How about you? One again. How about you? One again. How about you? One again. How about you?

FIRST SUNDAY SOCIAL Please join us after mass TODAY for a cup of tea or coffee and toasted raisin bread. It is a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow parishioners for a chat. New parishioners and visitors to our parish are especially welcome. ROSTER: 8.30 am: Judi Fisher, Carolyn O’Connor, Mark Ruddy

10.30am: Margaret Commons, Dorothy Sidaway, Grace Travaglia

CRAFTY LADIES The Craft Group will meet tomorrow at 1.00pm in the Sweeney Centre. New members and ideas always welcome.

Sacramental Program. Parent initiated, School supported, Parish based,

Reconciliation Year 3 2015 A number of children in our Parish Community will make their First Reconciliation on the following dates: 9th May, 16th May & 23rd May. Please kindly pray for these children as they prepare to experience God's love through forgiveness & healing.

Confirmation On Sunday, 17th May at St Catherine’s Church, the Confirmation candidates will be presented to the Parish Community. The students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Patricks Cathedral at 7pm on Friday, 29th May. Please keep the candidates and their families in your prayers as they prepare for this important step in their faith journey.

MOTHER'S DAY STALL TODAY after both Masses. Your chance to get something special for your mum. Crafty items, edible goodies and of course a raffle. The raffle will be drawn after the 10.30am Mass today.

ADORATION: Wednesday 3.00 — 4.00pm Friday 8.15 — 9.15am

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON NOTICE BOARDS

• Right to Life: Life Hike 2, Great Ocean Walk 28th–30th May.

• Jesus Youth Australia: Hours of Grace 2014 St. Peters Church 258 Clayton Rd, Clayton 20/04/14 (9am) to 27/04/14 (3pm)

• Youth Ball, 4/5/14, Thomas Moore Centre, • St. Kevin’s: St. Patricks Cathedral Choral Scholar-

ships for boys entering Yr 5 in 2015 Auditions 24/5/14 Applications close 16/5/14

• Walk for the right to be Born 2014, 23rd-25th May. In the Boxes at the doors: • St. Paul’s School Newsletter

KAIROS: A new issue No. 7 is available. Please place $2. in the St. Vincent De Paul box.

BAPTISMS: We Congratulate Ramona Di Giorgio daughter of Anthony and Judith, Joshua Benvenuto son of Joseph and Belinda, Michael Newman son of David and Cynthia who will be baptised this Sunday. We thank their families for bringing these children to Baptism and support them as they commence their journey of faith.

CAN YOU HELP: Thank you to those who have put their name down on the list. New Rosters will be prepared soon and we are currently Looking for Volunteers for all sorts of things. If you can assist please add your name. The rolls needed are Readers/ Leaders, Offertory/Gift Procession (especially Saturday nights), Computer Operators, Eucharistic Ministers, Communion to the Sick, Alter Society/Cleaning and Sacristan (help with setting up and closing up for Masses), Washing of Linen, Sunday Morning Tea, Counters and Liturgy Group. These tasks are not hard and many hands make light work. Sign up sheets available in front of Our Lady’s Altar.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2015: First Reconciliation Children of the Parish community will have their First Reconciliation on the following dates: 9th May, 16 May & 23rd May. Please pray for these children as they prepare to experience God’s forgiveness and healing. We ask our Parishioners who wish to receive Reconciliation to wait until after all the children have been seen.

Grandparents Day Mass: St. Paul’s school children Prep to Yr. 2 will be joining us next Thurs. at 10 am. Mass to celebrate Grandparents Day.

Wedding Anniversaries If you are celebrating 25, 40, 50 or 60 years of marriage and would like a blessing at mass and acknowledgement in our bulletin— Please ring the office: St. Paul’s/St. Catherine’s 9557 1165, St. Peter’s 9579 4255.

Parish Visiting We ask parishioners to please let us know of anyone who would like a visit and/or communion at home or in a local aged care facility. We are relying on your response to keep us informed of those who need our care. Please let PA know at mass or office week days.

SOCIAL BADMINTON PLAYERS WANTED – ALL STANDARDS

Thursdays, 7:30pm. St. Peter’s School Hall Ron 9557 6029 / 0413 063 807 or Keith 9570 5079 / 0414 988994

OLSH COLLEGE REUNIONS—2015 Sat. 16 May – 40th Reunion for the Class of 1975 At the College from 2-5pm. Email Anne (Geehman) Oxlade olshreunion70.75@gmail.com check Facebook events page OLSH College Class of 75 Reunion.

Sat. 23 May – 30th Reunion for the Class of 1985: Email olsh85reunion@gmail.com and check Facebook OLSH Bentleigh Class of 1985.

Sat. 23 May – 10th Reunion for the Class of 2005: At the College 2- 5pm. Contact Catherine (Patterson) Millwood on nurse.patterson@gmail.com. Facebook OLSH Class of 2005.

Sun. 13 Sept. – 20th Reunion for the Class of 1995:U Time 3pm onwards, venue TBA. Email olsh95reunion@gmail.com with your updated details. Tanya (Robbins) Sawtell and Liz (Telfer) Tregoning.

GENERAL NOTICES

FOR SALE: Horn Sewing Cabinet in as new condition $150. Contact Judi 0400625695

Women’s Weekend Blessings: Fri. 29th May, 8pm to Sun Sun 31st May, 3pm. $180, 5 meals, private room, shared bathroom.

Pallotti College, McNamaras Rd, Millgrove Facilitator: Lorraine McCarthy, Spiritual Director & UAC formation worker. Contact: Lorraine 0402 217 123

Southern Cross Care invites you to Mother’s Day brunch, Leonda by the Yarra, 2 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn, Speaker: Nicole Livingstone, $65pp. Great Food and

entertainment. Phone: 8564 1840

Mass Count During the month of May there will be a count of those attending masses in our three communities

TRINITY BOOK CLUB Thursday 4 June is Trinity Book Club meeting. Nora Webster by Colm Toibin is the book.

THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS TRINITY PARISH

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH, MOORABBIN

Wednesday May 13th—From 5pm to 8pm

DEB BALL DEBUNTANATE BALL FOR ALL YEAR 10 & 11 GIRLS. JOIN US FOR A SPECTAULAR TRADTIONAL BALL VENUE- MAISON ELSTERNWICK 12/9/2015 DANCE LESSONS IN EAST BENTLEIGH COMMENCE 25TH MAY. CONTACT: ANGELA 0409 381 966 OR ANNA 0413 567 849

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Prayer in Memory of Brother Roger Tues. 12 May St. Augustine’s 631 Bourke St. Melb.

6-7pm Dinner, $10, 7pm DVD and small groups, 8pm Prayer.

RSVP: facebook or email taize.melbourne@gmail.com

Thursday morning we had a very special event with the Official launch of our Arrowsmith Program. The Premier, Daniel Andrews, The Education Minister, James Merlino; The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Stephen Elder; The Vicar General, Monsignor Greg Bennet; Member for Bentleigh, Nick Staikos; Glen Eira Mayor, Jim McGee, Principals from neighbouring schools, School Board Members and parents of children participating in the program, attended the launch. Father Michael welcomed everyone and after a number of speeches the main guests had the opportunity to visit our Arrowsmith Classroom—a very happy occasion.!

Our Arrowsmith Program gets the seal of approval from our politicians

ST. PETER’S ROSTER PARISHIONERS DATE LECTORS 6.30pm—Pat Berlingeri, Rubina Raja

8.30am—Mary Pearson, Helen Bell 10.30am—Christine Ann Pereira, Philip Fernandez 5.30pm—Sol Beltram, Barbara Fabris

9th & 10th May

PRESBYTERY COUNTERS GRP 3: Kay Mannix, Kerry Honey, Pat Murphy, Romek Jarmolowski Sun 10th May

THANKSGIVING COUNTERS GRP 5: Ann Dodd, Dennis Dodd, Lillian Carolan, Barbara Fabris, Bert Dyt Sun 10th May

SACRISTAN GRP 3: Mary Sesti, Romona Haridhasan, Marion Quinn, Lillian Carolan Sat 9th May

FATIMA STATUE Muratore Family—Bonny Street Sun 3rd May

Callanan Family—Valkstone Street Sun 10th May

MOORABBIN HOSPITAL VISIT

Michael Hill (Sun) Nancy Hall (Sun)

3rd May 10th & 17th May

Lorna Melder (Wed) Betty De Marco (Wed)

6th & 13th May 20th & 27th May

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VOCATIONS / CHALICE Claudia Crisafi (Sun) Clara Confeggi (Sun) 3rd & 10th May

LECTORS

Kyle Uytenbogaardt (L) Leala Uytenbogaardt (R) (Sat) Kristine Skelton (L) Ian Thomas (R) (Sun) 2nd & 3rd May

Vanita Carvalho (L) Mario Mirabile (R) (Sat) Jane Rewick (L) Christopher Periera (R) (Sun) 9th & 10th May

COMPUTER OPERATORS: De Losa Family (Sat) Teresa Meyer (Sun) 2nd & 3rd May

De Losa Family (Sat) Arrighi Family (Sun) 9th & 10th May

GIFTS Thompson & Raju Families (Sat) Burns Family (Sun) 2nd & 3rd May

Uytenbogaardt Family (Sat) Thompson & Raju Families (Sun) 9th & 10th May

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

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Saturday May Sunday

MORNING TEA (HALL) Bernadette & Tim Fagan 3rd May

Peter and Ilona Harty 10th May

COMMUNION TO THE SICK 1: Annette Clarke 2: Kim Loh 3: Venora Smith 3rd May

ST. CATHERINE’S ROSTER PARISHIONERS DATE

COUNTERS Garry & Maureen Clynes, Bernadette Farrell Mon 11th May

ALTAR SOCIETY Mary Gill, Barbara Curtis Sat 9th May

LECTORS 8.30am: Natalie Caltabiano 10.30am: Catherine Sidaway Sun 10th May EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 8.30am: Joan Courtney 10.30am: Barbara Curtis Sun 10th May

COMPUTER OPERATORS 8.30am: Patricia Buchanan 10.30am: Norman Fuller Sun 10th May

FATIMA STATUE Ryan Family Mon 11th May

BULLETIN NOTICES DEADLINES St. Peter’s Trish Richards & Marion Quinn, 9579 4255, office@holytrinityparish.org.au Thursday

St. Paul’s Libby Thomas, 9557 1165, stpaulbentleigh@bigpond.com Thursday 9am St. Catherine’s Judi Fisher - judifish@optusnet.com.au or in letterbox at Presbytery Thursday 9am

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:

St Peter’s: Baby Twins Jonathan & Joseph Finch, John Dineen (Delia’s relative), Maree Prior, Paul Nielsen, Pat Callanan, Stanley Wright, Jane Wheelahan, Solange Ibriham, Bruce Armstrong, Fr. Lauri Leonard, Doug Willans, Moira Bugg, Simon Trinh, Doreen Brown, Anna Marteon, Peter & Marie Bergin, Sheryl Martin, , Pat Huggins, Michael Griffin, Christina Andersen, Sarah, Elisa D’Elia, John Madden, Paul Houston, Rachael Hailstone, Roland Fernandez, Ann Dodd, Merle Milner, Cresencia Elchico, John Jackson, June Jackson, Maria-Elena De Sa, Valmai Rogers, Matt Milanovic, Joan Clarke, Dorotea Moniz, Alfio Pappalardo, Claude Darga, Stephanie & Amelie Francois, Maria Kyunghee Chu, Duncan McMillan, Melissa Jovanovic, Bill Tilley, Dorothy Nolan, Cathy Davies, Guiseppe Mase, Cathy Hogan, Nigel Harbach, Kathleen Murphy, Abby, Jacqui Slattery, Daniel Pintado,

St Paul’s: Patricia Briody, Anne Taylor, Elizabeth Wort, Camile Riley, Sharon Boyd, Elisa D’Elia, Harry Malatsis, Tanya Wall

St Catherine’s: Benjamin Jones (4 yo), Sue Saddler, Jean Sutton, Paul McKay, Paul Madden, Joan Clarke, Joanne Barry, Robert Boileau, Paul Dwyer, Tony Infanti, Minna

Those who are sick: Recently Deceased:

Anniversaries occurring at this time:

St Peter’s: Ben Salgtman St. Paul’s: Rosa Cavallo

St Peter’s: Brian Proudman (2nd), Amato Lando (10th), Maria rosa Lando (10th), Rachele Monteleone (6th), Chris Loyol, Frank Sullivan (6th), Michael Jacobson (35yrs) St Paul’s: Margaret O’Brien, Rosemary Conti, Joel Miranda (2nd). Mary Hoy

St Catherine’s: Gerard Madden (2nd), Giovanni Cerisara, Kevin Coppinger, Salvatore Palisi, Caroline O’Shea, Emma Demech, Janet Gill, Muriel Reed, Pietro Visalli, Eleanor Ernst, Franciscus van Spaandonk

GOSPEL: John 15: 1-8 All who live in me, and I in them, bear much fruit. Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more. You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you. Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away – he withers; these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.’

Did you know?……… You can now view the Parish Bulletin online at ‘holytrinityparish.org.au’ If you wish to receive the Parish Bulletin, emailed direct to your computer, go to the website; on the right hand side you will see ‘Parish Bulletin Subscription’; enter your name and email address in the boxes provided; and click on ‘Subscribe’. This is a free service.