WEEKEND MASS TIMES

ST MONICA’S CHURCH 6.00pm Saturday Vigil

AND 11.00am Sunday

(Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross) 90 North East Road, Walkerville

ST MARTIN’S CHURCH 9.30am Sunday

Corner Muller Road & Hampstead Road, Greenacres

RECONCILIATION: Saturday Evening 5.30pm – 5.50pm St Monica’s Church

BAPTISMS: During Weekend Masses or 2nd and 4th Sunday of Month St Martin's Church at 11.00am

WEDDINGS: By appointment

WEEKDAY MASS TIMES

ST MARTIN’S CHURCH Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00am

ST MONICA’S CHURCH Wednesday at 9.00am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am – 3.00pm

Other Times By Appointment

Phone: 8261 6200

Email: admin@gwparish.org.au

Website: www.gwparish.org.au

IMPORTANT PARISH DATES School Mass Family Mass

Friday 17 March at 9.00am Saturday 8 April at 6.00pm

at St Martin's School at St Monica's Church

Parish Pastoral Council Parish Finance Council

Tuesday 21 March at 7.30pm Thursday 9 March at 7.30pm

at the Parish Office at the Parish Office

St Vincent De Paul 2016/2017 Sacramental Program

Second Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm Tuesday 7 March at 7.00pm

at St Martin's Church Hall at St Monica's School

Lectio Divina Prayer Group Baptismal Preparation Team

Monday 6 March at 2.00pm Monday 6 March at 4.00pm

at St Martin's Church Hall at the Parish Office

Flashlight Youth Group

Wednesday 3 March at 7.00pm at the Parish Hall

1ST SUNDAY LENT

YEAR A

SAT 4TH & SUN 5TH MARCH 2017

STEWARDSHIP

REFLECTIONS

“It is written: The Lord, your God,

shall you worship and him alone

shall you serve.”

MATTHEW 4:10

Tempted between the riches and

power of this world and service

to God, Jesus chose service to His

Father.

If we wish to truly follow Jesus,

we, too, must decide to turn

away from power and riches and

put God at the centre of our lives.

How is God calling you to serve?

RECONCILIATION AT ST MARTIN'S

If any parishioner wishes to receive Reconciliation at St Martin's Church please

contact the Parish Office to make a suitable time with

Father Kym.

LENT IN OUR PARISH

During Lent the church encourages all to be involved in three disciplines of Lent those being, prayer, fasting and abstinence. As a Parish exercise you are encouraged to arrive for Mass ten minutes earlier during Lent to spend some time in prayer before the Lord. Therefore we respectfully ask that you leave your chat at the door to allow others to pray and for God to talk to us. Gluten Free Altar Bread

Please note that we gluten free hosts for anyone who may be gluten intolerant. If you require a gluten free host please see the Sacristan at least 15 minutes prior to Mass.

The February edition of the

Southern Cross is now available

in the Church foyers.

MORNING TEA ROSTER

ST MARTIN'S CHURCH

5 & 19 March Gabby and Sam

Lenten Prayer and Reflections

St Martin's Church 7.00pm

Friday Evenings during Lent

Stations of the Cross St Martin's Church

7.00pm Tuesday Evenings during Lent

ATTENTION ALL

READERS

Training will be held for

all our new readers who

nominated during our recent

Stewardship Renewal Program

on

Tuesday 14 March

7.00pm

St Martin's Church

Training will also be held for

all our current readers on

Tuesday 28 March

7.00pm

St Martin's Church

If you are unable to attend

please contact the

Parish Office

Lent is a time for

quiet reflection

and

contemplation

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS

Mandated Notification Training for Volunteers

(Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training)

It is recommended that volunteers within our Parish

undertake Mandated Notification Training.

This year training sessions will be run at

St Martin's Catholic Primary School on the following dates:

Thursday 16 March at 2.00pm

Friday 17 March at 2.00pm

Tuesday 21 March at 6.00pm

Wednesday 29 March at 8.00am

Thursday 4 May at 9.00am

Tuesday 16 May at 6.00pm

Thursday 27 July at 2.00pm

Tuesday 22 August at 6.00pm

Tuesday 21 November at 6.00pm

Thursday 7 December at 9.00am

You are only required to attend one session

which should take approximately one hour.

A certificate of attendance will be issued at the

completion of the session.

You are only required to attend one session.

It is essential that you contact the School to book

into your preferred session prior to attending.

Sessions will be cancelled if no one has booked in.

Telephone: 8261 4524

Email: info@smg.catholic.edu.au

PARISH LEAVING COLLECTION

LAST WEEKEND

An initiative from the Parish Pastoral Council meeting last month was that our Parish hold a special leaving collection last weekend in support of those suffering in Sudan. As a Parish we raised $412. Thanking you for your generosity.

Our Parish Is Committed to Health and Safety

In the event of an emergency evacuation during Mass

please follow the directions of the Commentator.

FLASHLIGHT

YOUTH GROUP

Our next Youth Group

get together will be on

Wednesday 8 March at 7.00pm

at the Parish Hall.

Parents, please consider bringing

your high school aged child/ren

(years 8-12) along to meet and

socialise in a safe and friendly

environment.

Commissioning Mass of St Monica's Parish School

and St Martin's Catholic Primary

School Staff and School Boards

This Sunday 5 March

at 9.30am at St Martin's Church

ANNUAL CLERGY-LAITY GOLF DAY

The Annual Clergy-Laity Golf Day at Adelaide Shores Patawalonga Golf Course on Monday 27 March will commence with a 12.30pm shotgun start. Attractive prizes for men and women. The John Mahoney Parish Trophy will be awarded to the Parish with the best three Stableford scores. Cost for golf, dinner and drinks is $85 (discount for clergy and pensioners). Entries close on Friday 17 March. Field limit of 100. Enquiries to Denis Toohey on telephone 8353 1273.

Be tempted to

spend time with

God this Lent

Our Parish Is A Child Safe Organisation Did you know that the United Nations Convention has established 42 rights for children and young people and we as adults have a responsibility to protect these rights? These rights are known as articles, this is article number 14:

Children have the right to religious freedom and parents have the right to teach their children

about the religion of their choice.

We are blessed to live in a country where we are free to practice our faith. We are grateful for our right to teach our children the Gospel message while also recognising that they have been given the gift of free will. We encourage our children to come to Christ joyfully, drawn in by the love of God rather than out of obligation or fear. We keep in our thoughts children and families who do not have this freedom and who maintain faith despite fear of persecution. Let us pray that they are granted freedom to live their faith openly and let us be thankful every day for the opportunities our own children have to learn about the true freedom we find in the message of the Gospel. To find out more about child protection initiatives contact the Child Protection Unit on 8210 8159.

Our Parish Is Committed to Caring for our Environment

Respect for human life means respecting all of God’s creation. We must re-engage with our environment and take responsibility for it; live sustainably, live so that there are enough resources for everyone. The relationship between human activity and global warming must be constantly monitored for “the climate is a good that must be protected”. Vatican’s Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, para 470 “Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.” Pope Francis

Project Compassion 2017

Dinia's Story - The Philippines

You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Matthew 22:39

With the help of a program supported by Caritas Australia, Dinia gained the skills to earn a better income for her children and help neighbours in her vulnerable community Dinia’s story is a story of healing, through her own skill and perseverance, and through support from a Caritas-Australia funded program. Living in the Philippines, she struggled daily with poverty in a country with many vulnerable communities. People living in rural and coastal areas have very little access to basic services. They face extreme weather events, environmental degradation and the effects of internal conflict and have little hope of a sustainable income. For Dinia, the untimely death of her husband meant an end to his small income and a greater struggle to feed and educate her children. She struggled alone, facing a future without hope, until her community encouraged her to participate in the Socio Pastoral Action Center Foundation Inc (SPACFI) program supported by Caritas Australia. SPACFI’s Integrated Community Development Program helped her develop diverse ways to gain a sustainable livelihood, continue to send her children to school and contribute to her community. The program foregrounds the need to work together for the common good, awakening Dinia’s innate generosity and leadership qualities. She was able to learn about organic farming, managing livestock, and starting a small business. Now she has an integral role in her community, a sustainable livelihood, and a brighter future for her children. “My life is much better now. It is much easier,” she says. "I have a feeling of contentment, being able to help others." - Dinia

Money boxes and weekly envelopes are available to take home this weekend.

www.caritas.org.au 1800 024 413

FREE Fringe Organ Recitals

Wednesday 8 March from 1.00pm – 1:30pm Wednesday 15 March from 1.00pm – 1:30pm St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral

On Earth As It Is In Heaven – A Seminar with Kent Hoffman Saturday 11 March from 9.00am - 4.00pm Sophia Centre (225 Cross Road, Cumberland Park) Suggested Donation: $70 (All proceeds, after expenses, will go to support orphanages Kent is associated with in Romania and Uganda.) A day designed to provide encouragement and support to those who already have a spiritual practice and inspiration to those who may be seeking to begin one. Light refreshments will be provided for morning and afternoon tea. Please bring lunch to share For Registrations please contact Thomas Luke on 0430 647 840 or by email thomasmluke@gmail.com. For general enquiries relating to the workshop please contact Sally Watson 0411377347 or monte@ace.net.au.

St Patrick’s Day Mass

Friday 17 March at 12.10pm St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral

Lectures on the Catholic Faith Monday 20 March from 7.30pm to 9.00pm The Cathedral Choir Room Monsignor Robert Aitken begins a series of lectures explaining the Catholic faith. The lectures are designed to give Catholics a better understanding of their Faith. They would be of value to those who are not Catholic but are interested in knowing what the Catholic Church is and what it teaches. For more information please contact 8295 2349 or 8431 7771.

Please note there is no public car parking in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral grounds for weekday Masses and events before 5.00pm

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ADELAIDE

Hearing assistance is available

at St Monica's Church.

Please arrive at Mass 15 minutes earlier if you

require a receiver.

PLAYGROUP

For children aged between 0-5

Fridays 9.00am - 10.30am

At St Martin's Catholic

Primary School

OSHC Room

Enquiries 8261 4524

http://www.olsh.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/tours_and_open_day

Roster This Week: 4/5 March

Roster Next Week: 11/12 March

6.00pm St Monica's

9.30am St Martin’s

Welcomers Maureen Atkinson Desley Coller

Alan Cowell Carmel Cowell Sau Thi Doan

Musicians CD CD

Commentator Maria D'Aloia Evelyn Richards

Readers Maria Laroza Pamela D'Silva

Kelly Spencer Catherine Hill Correen Taylor

Eucharistic Ministers

Vito Bassani Reg Nye Helen Dinham

Margaret Ahern Brendan Mahony Michael Downs Des Caulfield Therese Caulfield

6.00pm St Monica's

9.30am St Martin’s

Welcomers Christine Wilson Jemima Mizzi

Sau Thi Doan Kaye Maynard Mary Clancy

Musicians Tram Cao CD

Commentator Adrienne Veall Joanita D'Souza

Readers Chaz Vidal An-Thien Pham

Carmel Cowell Elena Carbone

Eucharistic Ministers

Maureen Atkinson Barbara Broadbent John LePoidevin

Jim Dwyer Peter Higgs Kay Stringer Alf Raimo Mary Grantham

Responsorial Psalm: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned

Our Sick: (To have names included, the person or their family must consent for the inclusion. The list will commence anew each first

Sunday of the month)

Ian Brett, Amanda Dennis-Clarke, Tess Galdies, Maria Ferreiro

Recently Deceased: Anniversary Of Death: John Inkster Special Intentions: Agatha Tran Thi Hue, Catarina Do Thi Nhan

Parish Priest: Father Kym Spurling

Pastoral Associate: Sister Brenda Balingasa SJBP

Parish Secretary: Kathryn Lawson

Parish Office: C/o St Martin’s Catholic Primary School 66-80 Princes Road PO Box 42, Greenacres SA 5086

Phone: 8261 6200 Fax: 8261 6211

Email: admin@gwparish.org.au

Parish Pastoral Council: Chairperson: Susanne Harding

Parish Child Safe Contact: Kathryn Lawson

St Martin’s Parish School: Principal: Christine Comas Phone: 8261 4524

St Monica’s Parish School: Acting Principal: Grace Vassallo-Wakefield Phone: 8344 2384

Collections: 25/26 February Counting Team: 4/5 March First Collection $ 823 Teresa Mill Desley Coller ****************************************** Evelyn Richards Kaye Maynard Envelopes $ 1160 Direct Debit $ 807 Total $ 1967 Counting Team: 11/12 March Loose $ 189 Sharon Quinn Redmond Quinn Weekly Promised Amount - $1984 Lyn Horner Christopher Hannan (as at December 2016)

Next Week's Readings: Genesis 12:1-4; St Paul to Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9