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172 Fyans Street, South Geelong
Phone: 5221 4222
165 West Fyans St, Newtown VIC 3220
Ph: 5221 2511
Fax: 5221 3081
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5273 5273 Level 1, 235 Ryrie Street, Geelong
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150 Yarra St, Geelong 3220 Ph: 5222 1977 Fax: 5229 0587
Website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au
ST MARY’S PIETY STALL is open weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 10.30am - 1.00pm; Sunday 10.30am - 12.15pm.
IT IS NOT OPEN ON SATURDAY.
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Year A - February 9, 2020
Readings for this week:
Isaiah 58: 7 - 10; 1 Corinthians 2: 1 - 5; Matthew 5: 13 - 16
Parish Priest: Fr James Clarke PP E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr Joseph Panackal Email: [email protected]
Business Manager: Mr Terry Philp Email: [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Mrs Diane Read Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Worker: Ms Anna Demetriou Email: [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator: Mr Kevin Mark Email: [email protected]
Bulletin Notices: Due by: Thursday 1.00pm Email: [email protected] or call Parish Office: 5222 1977
MASS TIMES
MONDAY NO MASSES
TUESDAY
10.00 am and 7.30pm
(ROSARY prior to 10am Mass)
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
(ROSARY prior to both Masses)
7.00am; 10.00am
SATURDAY
9.00am; 6.00pm (Vigil)
SUNDAY
7.30am; 9.30am; 11.00am;
12.15pm (Polish); 5.30pm
RECONCILIATION
9.30am Saturday
NOVENA to OUR LADY of
PERPETUAL HELP
Wednesday at 10.30am
NOVENA to ST. ANTHONY
Tuesday after 10.00am Mass
ADORATION OF BLESSED
SACRAMENT & DIVINE
MERCY CHAPLET
Thursdays at 9.00am
REFLECTION ON THE SCRIPTURES © Dianne Bergent
Jesus continues to instruct the disciples in the mysteries of the kingdom of
heaven. The readings for today focus our attention on the nature of true
wisdom. It is this true wisdom which prompts us to choose the right course of
action. It is true wisdom that directs us in our interpretation of the law.
The longer we live, the more we realise that life experiences open up for us a
series of choices. With these choices we chart the path that we will take.
Circumstances might be thrust on us, but we can still make choices about how
we will deal with them. Obedient people do what they are told; wise people
choose what good they will do. True wisdom calls us to choose life and
whatever enhances life. If we are truly wise, we will come to realise that what
was acceptable and life-enhancing in one situation may not be appropriate in
another. Life is fluid, and our thinking and acting must be flexible enough to
adapt when necessary.
True wisdom, which comes to us through the Spirit, will enrich us with insight
into life in ways we never thought possible. We will realise where and how we
fit into the vast and interrelated ecosystems of the universe, and we will be
overawed with the majesty and intricacy of its workings. We will understand
once and for all that the value of anything is determined by its capacity to
enrich life, and we will commit ourselves to and cherish every manifestation of
that life.
PARISH FOOD PANTRY The Pantry is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
from 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
CENTRA (PREVIOUSLY ‘THE CARRINGTON HOTEL’)
MULTIPLE SIZED FUNCTION SPACES PERFECT FOR PRE & POST WEDDINGS /
CHRISTENINGS / WAKES etc.
OPEN LUNCH & DINNER
Tues-Sun from 12pm.
5224 1515 - [email protected]
You Earned it.
We’ll help you keep it.
Tax Planning t: 5221 7655
www.patrickrowan.com.au
LOURDES DAY MASS - ST MARY’S PARISH Though this day is usually celebrated on February 11th, a Mass to celebrate our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick will be held this coming Saturday February 15th at 9.00am. All are invited to attend. There will be “Anointing of the Sick” - given to "those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age". RECONCILIATION will still take place after the Mass has ended on February 15th, though it may start later than the usual 9.30am time.
WEEKDAY MASS - 10.00am THURSDAY FEB. 13th St Mary’s Primary School will be joining the Parish at the 10.00am Mass to celebrate the beginning of their school year. We welcome their presence at our Mass and wish them a successful and educationally prosperous year.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS REQUIRED We are looking for a few more people to assist the team who lead “Children’s Liturgy” every Sunday at the 11.00am Mass during the 4 School Terms. Leaders are required to be to be over 18, have a current WWC (Working with Children), and will be rostered on approximately every 6 -8 weeks. There will be ongoing and comprehensive support offered to you, and you will always be rostered on with an assistant to help. Please contact the Parish Office 5222 1977 for more details or to register your interest in this important and rewarding ministry.
OUR VERY POPULAR CAFÉ LIGHT which is open every Sunday from 8.15am - 1.00pm is needing 3 or 4 extra volunteers to help keep the Café a success. Are you able to join the Roster for the 9.30am Mass (from 10.15am - 11.00am) and after the 11.00am Mass (12noon - 1.00pm)? If you are able to help, this commitment will involve 1 hour every 4 weeks. Please contact Margaret McTernan 5275 1221
SENIORS’ SOCIAL GROUP Film and afternoon tea. $5.00pp. Wednesday February 19th - 1.30pm. With respect for the bushfires we are showing the classic Australian film “Smiley” - the mischievous boy from the outback. Starring Chips Rafferty, Ralph Richardson, Bud Tingwell and Colin Peterson (starring as Smiley). There will be door prize and raffles. Please contact Marg McTernan 5275 1221
INVITATION TO JOIN THE MIXTURES CHOIR The Mixtures is an adult Choir which provides music ministry through singing at 11.00am Sunday Masses - a commitment to every 1st & 3rd Sunday of a month. Practices are held in the Plaza Theatre (at the back of Café Light) at approximately 9.30am, prior to the scheduled Mass. You are warmly invited to come join us, and share your talent with our Parish community. For more information or to leave your details please call the Parish Office 5222 1977 or email Rebecca: [email protected]
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES Planned Mass Times for Wednesday February 26 are: 7.00am; 10.00am; 12noon - All Schools Mass; 7.30pm.
INVITATION TO DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS As the Catholic Chaplain at Deakin University (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses), I am seeking to form a Catholic support group to help me run a couple of programs at the University. It is also hoped that this group might develop to provide mutual support and friendship. Please contact me if you are interested or would like further information. Len Monk on: 0402082937 or [email protected]
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER World Day of Prayer (WDP) Service on Friday March 6th, 2020. All are invited to attend this Ecumenical Service at Wesley Church, 100 Yarra St, Geelong, and all who wish to attend will be warmly welcomed. Please ring: Sue O’Donoghue on 0429 784 331 if you require more information.
CAN YOU HELP US? We are in urgent need of dedicated volunteers to assist with the running of the AV Computer /Sound and Powerpoint slides
during Mass, especially at the 6pm Vigil, 7.30am and 9.30am Sunday Masses. If you can help, please call
the Parish Office 5222 1977 with your details. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED
GEELONG INTERFAITH NETWORK CHOIR has come together and is singing at Pako Festa February 29 2020 and Harmony Day March 21, 2020. Practices are on Mondays in Café Light (Hibernian Hall)leading up to the events - from 5pm - 6pm. The next practice is Monday February 10. If you are interested or need more information please contact Vanessa Woolley via email: [email protected]. Though all voices are welcome, we especially encourage male voices to join us in song.
WE HAVE A DREAM! A ‘Young Adult’ Guitar/vocal Group. Keyboard and other instruments also welcomed. To show your interest please contact Rebecca, at the Parish Office: 5222 1977. If I am not there please leave your details or send me an email: [email protected], and I will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. At the moment it is an idea, and if enough interest is generated, we hope to create a young adult music group which is willing and able to play at a 5.30pm Sunday Mass at least once a month. All levels of talent welcome. It’ll be fun!
ST MARY’S BASILICA CHOIR INVITATION Do you like to sing? Would you like to spend time with people who love to worship through music? Come join St Mary’s Basilica Choir. The choir has now resumed singing at 9.30 Mass for 2020, our weekly rehearsals have resumed on Thursday evenings (7.00pm to 8.30pm) in the Parish Pioneer Room. For more information and details come see us after any of the 9.30am Masses on Sunday.
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MUSIC AT THE BASILICA Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels,
136 Yarra St, Geelong.
ADMISSION FREE. ALL WELCOME.
Friday February 21, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Theme: WATER
Gillian Turner (texts & poetry) Vicki Hallet (Clarinet)
Friday February 28, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Theme: FIRE
Helen Seymour (poetry) Tom Healy (Organ)
Friday March 6, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Theme: EARTH
Alison Wong (poetry) Prue Farnsworth (Flute)
Friday March 13, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Theme: WIND
Rosemary Blake (poetry) Frank DeRosso (Piano)
Friday March 20, 5.30pm - 6.00pm Theme: LIGHT
Gillian Turner (texts & poetry) Maximillian Rudd (Guitar)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Shine your light and make a positive impact on the
world; there is nothing more honourable than helping
improve the lives of others. - Roy T. Bennett
JOKE OF THE DAY
COMING ATTRACTIONS
@ ST MARY’S “PLAZA” THEATRE
A donation of $5.00 pp. is expected and appreciated.
Sunday February 9th, 1.30 pm “You Can’t Take It with You” A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Stars Jean Arthur, James Stewart & Lionel Barrymore.
Friday February 14th, 7.30 pm “Palm Beach” Set in Sydney’s iconic Northern Beaches, Palm Beach is a heartwarming story that sees a group of lifelong friends with a lifetime of history reunite for one very special occasion. Stars Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi, Sam Neill & Jacqueline McKenzie.
Sunday February 16th, 1.30 pm “Mother Teresa” Inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta. Stars Olivia Hussey.
Friday February 21st, 7.30 pm “Judy” Set in late 1968 and early 1969, we meet Judy Garland hustling in Swinging London after she successfully secured a five-week engagement in Talk of the Town. Behind the scenes, she battles her own management and prepares to fight her ex-husband and ex-manager, Sidney Luft, in court for custody of their children. Starring Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley & Rufus Sewell.
For more details please visit St Mary’s Parish website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2020 ENROLMENTS for all 3 Sacraments, for children
attending non-Catholic Schools, are currently being
taken. DO NOT DELAY. Please take the time to contact
Anna Demetriou on: 52221977 or email (please note a
correction to address from previous week’s notice):
It is imperative to enrol for Confirmation classes now, as
the classes start on Wednesday February 19th, 4.00pm.
BELMONT SENIORS CONCERT HALL Proudly presents - Direct from Melbourne - Margaret Dennis. This concert will be held on: Monday February 24th - 1.30pm. This talented and versatile performer will present music and song to brighten your day. Entry is: $10.00pp. Aged Care Residents: $5.00pp. Afternoon Tea is provided. Phone: 52411 776.
Vinnies NILS
offers applicants on a low income NO INTEREST LOANS - up to $1,500 for essential goods and
services. Visit our website for more
information: www.nilsgeelong.com.au
Our patients have voted us first in Emergency Care
St John of God Emergency Department
Open 7 days between 8am - 10pm
AS A COMMUNITY WE PRAY FOR :
RECENTLY DECEASED: May Green, Margaret Murray, Betty Cook, Zosimo Delmonte
CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Angela Tumminello, Angelo Biviano, Maie Scott,
John Sheridan, Jerko Srlan, John G. Fitzgerald, Annie & Norman McDonald, Margaret Tobin,
Sadie & Denis Fitzgerald, Ena Hamilton, Lesley Robertson, Anthony Costa, Terence Brennan,
Karlo Muzik, Peter Brennan, Peter Henry, John Patrick Donnellan, Madalena Ferraz, Jose Madeiros
THOSE IN OUR PARISH WHO ARE UNWELL: Eneas Connolly, Lucy M Loving God, we pray that you will be comfort in their suffering, and lead them to know your healing grace.
As they place their trust in you, grant them peace of mind, body and spirit. Amen .
St. John of God Hospital Chapel Mass: Thursday - 11.30am
Radio Mass: Sunday 7am on Light FM, 89.9 and 10am on The Pulse 94.7 FM
ROSTERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY - February 16, 2020
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Year A Readings for next week:
Sirah 15:15 - 20; 1 Corinthians 2:6 - 10; Matthew 5:17 - 37
TIMES Readers Special Ministers AV Computer
6.00pm Carlo Bonzon
Denis Turnbull
Gael Perry, Kevin Mark, Denis Turnbull David Bowman
7.30am Barry Leith Rosa Marino, Gary McIlvena,
Nola Schwidlewski
Marika
9.30am Clarel Duhau
Jennifer Guinane
Damian Moynihan, Ann Salerno,
Clarel & Florise Duhau
David Bowman
11.00am
Rob Schmidt
Rosemary Gador
Shirley Carroll, Maria Monea, Rhonda Sullivan,
Pamela Cowdery, Liz Bauer, Barbara Antony
Georgia Cowdery
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Ange & Tess
5.30pm Peter Mackinlay
Marita Fitzpatrick
Jane Petti, Lyn Creece, Pam Lazarro Kevin Kleijn
Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer for Healing
O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners,
comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings;
look with mercy on me. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased
to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favours; and already
many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and
corporal. I come, therefore, with complete confidence to implore your maternal
intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of our requests: for the healing
of the sick, the elderly, and for those affected by the current Corona virus outbreak.
Grant that they may see the light of God in every heart that offers them a helping
hand; grant that they may heal from their physical and mental ailments and embrace
the love of God once again. Through gratitude for your favours,
I will endeavour to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your glory. Amen.
