St Liborius Parish

VISION: We, the St Liborius parish Community, seek to support each other in growing together in faith and sharing this faith with the wider community.

St Augustine’s (Myers Flat), St Stephen’s (Raywood)

6th march, 2016 - fourth Sunday in LENT, YEAR c

Communities Growing Together

Pope Francis Corner - Misericordiae Vultus:

Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy

GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE

(Continued from last week)

13. We want to live this Jubilee Year in light of the Lord’s words: Merciful like the Father. The Evangelist reminds us of the teaching of Jesus who says, “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36). It is a programme of life as demanding as it is rich with joy and peace. Jesus’s command is directed to anyone willing to listen to his voice (cf. Lk 6:27). In order to be capable of mercy, therefore, we must first of all dispose ourselves to listen to the Word of God. This means rediscovering the value of silence in order to meditate on the Word that comes to us. In this way, it will be possible to contemplate God’s mercy and adopt it as our lifestyle.

14. The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life. Life itself is a pilgrimage, and the human being is a viator, a pilgrim travelling along the road, making his way to the desired destination. Similarly, to reach the Holy Door in Rome or in any other place in the world, everyone, each according to his or her ability, will have to make a pilgrimage. This will be a sign that mercy is also a goal to reach and requires dedication and sacrifice. May pilgrimage be an impetus to conversion: by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, we will find the strength to embrace God’s mercy and dedicate ourselves to being merciful with others as the Father has been with us.

The Lord Jesus shows us the steps of the pilgrimage to attain our goal: “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back” (Lk 6:37-38).

For full text: w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco_bolla_20150411_misericordiae-vultus.html

Learning More, Creating Change Project Compassion Week 4

Evangeline’s story - Creating new connections to traditional culture ‘We are God's work of art, created in Christ Jesus to live the good life as from the beginning he meant us to live it." Ephesians 2:10. Evangeline (25) is a proud young Ramingining woman living in the small community of Beswick (Wugularr) in the Northern Territory. Like many remote First Australian communities, Beswick faces a range of complex ongoing challenges, and many people in the town feel disempowered by poorly conceived policies and decisions. When Evangeline left high school after Year 11 she tried a few career options without success and soon felt dispirited. “But by the time I was 22, I really started to think about doing something positive with my life,” she says. So when she was offered a position as an Artsworker at the Djilpin Arts Ghunmarn Culture Centre in Beswick, Evangeline recognised a path to a new future. The community-owned venture is supported by Caritas Australia’s Development of Cultural Enterprise program. It brings together Elders and young people, like Evangeline, so new generations can learn traditional skills and understand cultural knowledge through sharing art, storytelling, dance and song – practices that are central to traditional culture. In the three years since joining the Centre, Evangeline has truly flourished. “This opportunity has helped me turn my life into something more positive,” she says. Now a Senior Artsworker, Evangeline is committed to helping her community stay connected to its culture. “Culture is our identity and how we understand ourselves,” she explains. “It’s important for us young people to be able to learn these skills and then we can pass them on

when we are old.”

The Word Today Joshua 5:9-12 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:1-3,11-32

Next Week’s Readings Isaiah 43:16-21 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11

Gospel Acclamation Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ! I will rise and go to my Father and tell him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Responsorial Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Papal Prayer Intentions for March 2016

Families in Difficulty: That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.

Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2016 and help First Australians to gain new skills and renewed passion to preserve and celebrate traditional culture.

www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion 1800 024 413

Mary De Nardis, Bridget Stewart, Ted Verryt, Mikkael Floyd Magpulong, Doreen Dibdib, Lise Cook, Mary Furlong, Paul Woodward, Russell Milikins, Jodie Ryan, Bryan Keogh, Cynthia Griego, Muriel Maes, Patricia Schultz, Bert Caldow, Angeline Caldow, Gary Jones, Frances Cushing, Brendan Irwin, Ian Connally, Jocelyn Lyon, Marie Casey, Georgie Manning, Teresa Brandreth, Denis Pommer, Mary Salmon Eiffe, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, Wayne Leahy, Diana Patterson, Frank White, Margaret Berriman, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith, Tila Wynands, Rosario Jewell, Rosalia Van Leuwen, Valerie Short, Kevin Tobias, Shirley Baker, Carmel McCashney, Patrick Holden, Bert Youla, Denise Wong, Ian Johnson, Maureen O’Keefe, Barbara Mason, Melinda May, Dorothy Stevens, Josefina Wilson, Xavier White, Nora Ryan, Eileen Sheridan, Claire Dearaugo, Des Tobias.

With St Liborius, St Stephen & St Augustine,

let us be a spiritual benefactor to each other

in prayer, especially for the health and

well-being of:

Pray for the seminarians of our Diocese:

Dean Klayford Bongat, Adi Indra & Jackson Saunders.

May they rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.

In faith and hope let us pray for

those who have gone before us

and those whose anniversaries

occur around this time.

Alessondro Zampa, Daniel Benbow, Shirley Maroney, Ronald Finch, Joseph Casey, Ronald Shaw, Anne Partridge, Allan Boland, Margaret Kranz, Ethel Reilly, Colin McColl, Eily Brown, Cam Sheffield.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Father Brendan Quirke OSA, Jackie Wilson, Peter Robinson

PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS

God of Joy The joy of the Gospel is such that it cannot be taken

away from us by anyone or anything. The evils of our world - and those of the Church - must not be excuses for diminishing our commitment and our

fervour. Let us look upon them as challenges which can help us to grow.

With eyes of faith, may we see the light which your Holy Spirit always radiates in the midst of darkness,

remembering that “where sin increased, grace has abounded all the more’. (Rom 5:20).

In our own lives, help us to discern how wine can come from water and how wheat can grow in the midst of

weeds. Let us disagree with prophets of doom, always

forecasting disaster! May we always be confident that, in our times, your

divine Providence is leading us to a new order of human relations, which, by human effort, and even beyond all

expectations, are directed to the fulfilment of your designs.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Prayer from Pope Francis’ words ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ (Evangelii Gaudium)]

As we gather to worship, we acknowledge the Traditional owners and custodians of this land- the Jaara Country we are standing on- the Jaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears who have been custodians of this land for centuries.

Lenten Reflection - Weekly Lenten Reflection in the parish centre at 7 pm on Thursday evenings – reflective material provided to use and take away, hymns, sharing – less than one hour. All are welcome. Queries to the parish office or Sandie and Terry Westaway 5446 2055.

Inviting Catholics Home If you were raised a Catholic and would like to feel at home in the Church again, we welcome you to participate in a “Catholics Returning Home” program with other people in a similar situation as yourself. In a friendly atmosphere, the six weeks of this program will focus on various aspects of the Church today and will commence in Bendigo after Easter. Enquire now: Maureen & Br ian 54468821 or Elaine 0400820239

ST PATRICK’S DAY MASS AND MORNING TEA Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day with entertainment,

friendship and morning tea. Wear something green. When: Thursday 17th March, 9.15am Mass and 10:30am morning tea. Where: St Liborius Church and Par ish Centre Cost: $5.00

EASTER LITURGIES We require Welcomers, Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for the Easter liturgies. Please put your name on the form at the back of the Church if you can assist.

The Josephite Associates are holding a meeting. When: 16th March at 10.30am Where: St Liborius Par ish Centre, 50 Panton Street, Eaglehawk.

Everybody welcome.

Chrism Mass 2016 When: Tuesday, 15th March, at 11.00am Where: Sacred Hear t Cathedral There will be morning tea before Mass in the Cathedral Hall and all are welcome. Parking around the Cathedral can be limited so please allow time to find a suitable park in the nearby streets. If you have a disabled person or one of limited mobility, you are welcome to drive in the cathedral driveway on the McKenzie Street side to leave your passenger near the North Transept door where there is a wheelchair-friendly entrance (no steps). You will then need to find a suitable car park outside the cathedral grounds.

All parishioners of the diocese are warmly invited to this very significant Mass.

Happy 78th Birthday to Joyce Bettinelli for Saturday.

2016 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM

INFORMATION NIGHT

When: Tuesday, 8th March, 7pm

Where: St Liborius Church

The St Liborius Parish Sacramental Program is open to students from Gr 3 and above. If you are interested please come along, or if you are unable to make it please give your name to the Parish Office - 5446 8235 or call Trish Blanks - 0402248095.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ledwidge family as Helen’s mother, Nancy, passed away yesterday. Please keep Helen, Travis and Elisa in your prayers. What a pleasant day we had at the pool last Friday as our Yr 3-6 students participated in the 2016 St Liborius swimming sports. The Student Sports Captains were pumped and the children responded so well to their directions and marshalling. The positive barracking and support shown to all was fantastic to witness. Thankyou to David Waters for his organisation and to Travis Ledwidge for his coordination on the day. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences Thank you to all who attended our parent, teacher and student conferences. This is an important element of schooling and ensures that we have great pathways of communication between students & teachers and teachers & parents. This is an important element of our Emotional Intelligence as in many situations it creates a solid foundation for positive and direct communication between school and home. Parent’s Club I’m so thrilled to see a resurgence of parents not only volunteering their time but putting their hand up to take on various roles within the club. Construction Works There will be some disruptions to our Panton Street entrance from the 15th March with the delivery and construction of the steel works for the project. Full School Review We will be conducting our full school review in conjunction with the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst and Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority week 2 next term. Frank Dullard, Principal

Youth Corner Stronger L!VE - ST PATRICK’S DAY FOR DINNER If you are 18 or over join us on St Patrick’s Day for dinner, amazing live music and a guest presentation by Fr Dominic Murphy who will speak about the relevance of the sacrament of Reconciliation, in this great Jubilee year of Mercy. Location: The Bridge Hotel Bendigo. 49 Bridge St, Bendigo Date: Thursday March 17th Time: 6.30pm Contact: 0488 665 383 World Youth Day (WYD) If you are between the ages of 16-35 and would like to experience a phenomenal pilgrimage to Poland to join with Pope Francis & millions of faith filled young people visit:

http://www.cam.org.au/wydvictoria Final registrations for all pilgrimage options will close

on April 17, 2016. Pilgrim Formation Sessions (compulsory) The first of four pilgrim formation sessions will take place on Sunday, April 10 at Notre Dame College, Shepparton from 12.15pm. Please contact Mary-Anne DeLuca on 0488 665 383 or email youth@sandhurst.catholic.org.au if you have any questions. Contact Mary-Anne de Luca, 0488 665 383, 03 5445 3658, mary-anne.deluca@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

The Gianna Centre are needing volunteers. “Would you like to be Generous, Inspired, Amazed,

Nurturing, Needed & Awesome” Please phone 54424644 www.gianna.org.au

PRAY AS YOU SEW This very simple technique allows you to pray for a person and as you pray you create a small token. This is placed in a card which can then be sent to the recipient. It is amazing how much prayer can be packed in a small square of sewing. Where: Library Learning Centre, 120 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Please use the stairs accessed from the McCrae Street side of the building. When: 8th March at 1-3pm. This is a free event but please RSVP for catering purposes. Phone: 54426108 Email: library@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

MARIST COLLEGE

Pool day On Fr iday we held our fir st Mar ist Pool Day. Like everything we do at Marist the terminology is important. The day was not called the swimming sports or a swimming carnival. It was a Pool day. The day lived up to its name and aims. Students had a day of participation, fun and learning. Congratulations to all our students who attended and entered into the activities and the spirit of the day. Amidst the fun and participation the day also helped our Year 7 students settle into our community. Learning Circles Learning Circles are approaching. I encourage our students to revisit the goals they set at the beginning of the year. In the next two weeks I hope each and every student is focusing on the skills they committed to improving during this opening term. 2017 In the first five weeks of Term Two we will have many opportunities for families to visit our learning community and see what Marist will be offering in the various new year levels. Facilities Updates It is not possible to visit Mar ist at present without noticing the development of the main oval. After a week of top dressing and levelling the oval will be planted with runners in the coming week. The Parks Team at the City of Greater Bendigo will then take over the care and maintenance of the oval and it will be ready for our students to use at the beginning of 2017. The Community Centre is also progressing well and remains on track for us to be using it by the beginning of 2017. At the other end of the property excavations and underground services have been completed. The Year 9 – 12 building has now had the ground floor slab poured and it will not be long before we see this significant building begin to grow before our eyes. Like the other facilities this senior learning centre will be ready for us by the beginning of next year. Darren McGregor, Principal

Marists Brothers Old Boys Association Annual Reunion When: Easter Sunday 27th March 11.00am - 1.00pm Where: the former school yard of the Marist Brothers College (McCrae Street Bendigo) Admission: $20.00

Please come and enjoy the day.

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast When: Thursday 17th March, 8am – 10am Where: Brian Boru Hotel

Supported by the Central Victorian Irish Association, there will be Poets, Musicians and a “full Irish breakfast”

Cost: $15 Booking: Phone Brian Boru on 5443 5258

Bendigo talk "The Beauty of Contemplative Prayer according to Fr Divo

Barsotti" by Br Massimo Chang CFD

When: Tuesday 15th of March at 7pm Where: Holy Rosary, White Hills For more info contact Peter Wright on: 0418589083

Please see noticeboard.

CONTACT US

Office Hours: Tue 10.30-1.00, Thu & Fri 9.30-5.30 Phone: 5446 8235 (Parish Office) Address: 50 Panton Street Eaglehawk 3556 Email: eaglehawk@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com

Assistant Priest: Fr . Junjun Amaya Contact Mobile: 0459 356 917 Email: junix_ting_28@yahoo.com.ph Parish Secretary: Lisa Meersbergen After Hours (7pm—7am) Emergency Catholic Clergy Contact: 0429 371 253 SCHOOL Phone: 5446 9172 Principal: Frank Dullard Deputy: Alistair Stewart Secretary: Louise O’Connor Chaplain: Louise Trewhella

PARISH ORGANISATIONS

Parish Pastoral Council

Ex-Officio: Fr Rom Hayes, Fr Junjun Amaya, Frank Dullard, Darren McGregor. Members: Michael Nolan, Cathy Mitchell, Terry McDermott, Brendan Keogh, Kathy Taylor, Anne O’Brien, Brian Bourke, Trish Mudge, Margaret Watson.

Parish Finance Committee

Laurie Fitzgerald, Terry Westaway, Geoff Gallagher, John Pallotta

Planned Giving David Trewarne

Parish Liturgy Team Mary Haugh, Karyn McDermott, Elizabeth McDermott, Sandie Westaway, Maureen Bourke

Parish Loss & Grief Team

Elizabeth McDermott, Jane Bretherton, Patricia Angelini, Joan Noonan, Cathy Mitchell, Tricia Blanks, Eilis Whelan

Parish Sacramental Team

Trish Blanks, Denise Webb, Trish Duane, Holly Webster

Catholic Women’s League

Mary Haugh, Maureen Bourke

Legion of Mary Peg Singe / Anne O’Brien

RCIA Team Tricia Blanks, Brian Bourke, Maureen Bourke, Anne-Maree McDonell

Tuesday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Sandie Westaway

Friday Communion Round Co-ordinator: Anne Trewarne

KSC Community Welfare Project Brian Bourke: 5446 8821

R.S.J. Margaret Tobias

Caritas Project Compassion Brian Bourke

Children’s Liturgy Denise Webb (1st and 3rd Sunday of month)

God Start Anne O’Brien

Piety Stall Michael O’Dea, Anne O’Brien

PLANNED GIVING — Thank You

COLLECTIONS FOR 27th / 28th Feb

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBITS:

$1426.70 TOTAL:

$1100.50 $286.20

$40.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

K Fitzpatrick B Bourke

1st: 2nd:

L Fitzgerald S McGowan

D Steward, J Chirgwin, A Trewarne

10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:

M Tangey M Smith

M Dole, C Giri, C Paton

Next Weekend 6.00pm

A Kirkwood P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

J Chirgwin B O’Brien

P Singe, A O’Brien, A Trewarne

10.30am M Dole D Purden

1st:2nd:

D Webb N Duane

P Blanks, E Tuohey, N Wright

PARISH ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY

Wise Eaters Every Monday at 9.30am. Walk N Talk Every Tuesday at 9.30am. Brunch Kitchen Every Tuesday at 11.30am (exc school holidays) Euchre Card Club Every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Legion of Mary Every Wednesday at 10.00am and Every Friday at 7.30pm. Vocaltones Every Thursday at 7.30pm (exc school holidays) MONTHLY

Secular Franciscans Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm. Liturgy Meeting Every 1st Tue of the month at 2.00pm. Parish Finance Committee Meeting Every 4th Tue of the month at 7.00pm. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Every 2nd Wed of the month at 6.30pm. Card making Every 2nd Wed of the month at 1.30pm. Catholic Women’s League Every 4th Wed of the month at 1.30pm. BEC Meeting - Group D Every 1st Fri of the month at 1.30pm. R.S.J. Meeting 3rd Wed of every 2nd month at 10.30am. Bendigo Textile Group Every 2nd Sun of the month at 10.00am. Contact: Barbara Lomas 0417313760 Knights of the Southern Cross Every 2nd Thu of the month. Contact: Brian Bourke 5446 8821

MASSES THIS WEEK

Monday No Mass

Tuesday - Friday

9.15am Mass

Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day

Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat followed

by brunch) 6.00pm (Eaglehawk)

Sunday 9.00am (Raywood)

10.30am (Eaglehawk)

4th Sunday: 12.30pm Filipino Mass

SACRAMENTS

Reconciliation

Saturday: 10.30am or by appt.

Anointing of the sick

Please ring parish office or Fr Junjun.

Baptisms

Please call in to the parish office for a Baptism kit ($30).

Baptism preparation is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Kilian’s Parish Centre.

Bookings required. Phone 5441 6244.

Weddings

Bookings must be made at least six months prior.

Please ring parish office.

The Bible Answer A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 100 times. If I don't

park here, I'll miss my appointment. FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES."

When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note. "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket, I'll

lose my job. LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION."

http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Bible/The_Bible_Answer.shtml

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