PARISHES IN PARTNERSHIP – MAFFRA/ COWWARR-HEYFIELD
St. Mary’s (Maffra); St. Ita’s (Newry); St. Joseph’s (Dargo) St. Michael’s (Heyfield); St. Brigid’s (Cowwarr);
Father Dom Hilarion Fernando OSBEmail: [email protected]
Phone Maffra 5147 1921 - Mobile 0478909541 - Fax 5147 1476For Emergencies: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sale, Phone 51444100
4th Sunday of Lent: Year A – 30th March, 2014
(40 days of Lent to prepare for Easter)
Our Sunday Liturgy:Theme: Jesus the light of the world: both revelation and judgement.
Introduction: If Christ’s light enlightens us, its effects, goodness, right living and truth, will make us resemble Christ Himself.
Entrance Antiphon (or Hymn): Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.
1 st Reading: A reading from the first book of Samuel: 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13In the presence of the Lord God, they anointed David king of Israel.
Responsorial Psalm:The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
2 nd Reading :A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians: 5: 8-14.Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
Gospel Acclamation: Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ! I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. Glory to you, Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ!
Gospel:A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John: 9: 1-41.The blind man went off and washed himself and came away with his sight restored.
Mystery of Faith:We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
Communion Antiphon:The Lord anointed my eyes: I went, I washed, I saw and I believed in God.
Message to take home: Jesus makes us sharers in His light - giving and life – giving work.
Lent Penitential Service and individual reconciliation at Maffra on Wednesday 9th April from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Urgently needed Maccona coffee jar lids – for Easter Candles
MASSES NEXT WEEKEND: Rosary before Mass : MAFFRA: Sunday 9.00am HEYFIELD: Saturday 6.00pmCOWWARR: Sunday 12.00 noon WEEKDAY MASSES: Maffra: 31st Mar: Mon 9.30am Lenten Mass (Rosary before Mass 9.15) 2nd Apr: Wed 7pm followed by Adoration till 8pm in the church during Lent 3rd Apr: Thur. 9.30am Lenten Mass (Rosary before Mass 9.15) 4th Apr: Fri. 10.15am 1st Friday – Anointing & Adoration 5th Apr: Sat. 9.30am (No Mass) St Vincent Ferrer. Heyfield: 1st Apr: Tues. 9.30am Lenten Mass – St Francis of Paola RECONCILIATION & INDIVIDUAL CONFESSION FOR LENT: Maffra Wednesday 9th April after 7pm MassFrom 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Penance Service, Confession, Adoration & Benediction) RECONCILIATION: Maffra: Saturday – For Half Hour after 9.30am Mass (And any other time by request). Heyfield: 5.20pm-5.45pm prior to Saturday evening Mass -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECITATION OF HOLY ROSARY FOR OUR FAMILIES IN THIS YEAR OF THE FAMILY:Maffra: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 9.15am (Before Mass)Heyfield: Tuesdays at 9.15am (Except on 2nd Tuesday - at Laurina Lodge 10am)Newry: Thursday at 7.30pmCowwarr: Wednesday at 9.45am--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MAFFRA: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Wednesdays 7pm Mass & Adoration in Church during Lent till 8pm. 1st Friday of the month - 10.15 Mass (Healing and Anointing) 3rd & 4th Friday of the month – 10.15 to 11.15 am (Mass and Adoration) HEYFIELD: 3rd Tues of the month – 9.30 to 10.30am (Mass and Adoration)COWWARR: 1st Friday of the month – night HOLY ROSARY: Before Sunday Masses – Maffra and Saturday Masses - HeyfieldMaffra: 1stThursday – 9am before Mass (for Mothers and unborn babies)Newry: Every Thursday – 7.30pm _____________________________________________________________________________________PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED: Anniversaries: Jim Caffrey, Annie Payne, Michael Donahoe, James Gargan, William Dwyer, Patricia Slater, Hilda Davis, John S Higgins, Kevin Willet Brian MacManus, Kathleen Higgins, Mary Hutchison, Maria Berkleman, Keith Paton, Jean Roberts. Pope John Paul 2nd , Frs. Patrick O’Hanlon, William Shinnick--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Elli Topliff, Anna Nikolajew, Rosa Pappas, Mary Harkin, Ethel Robertson, Ged McKenna (Brother Of Cate Goodman), Jack Cullen, Jim Last, Lee Allman, Gerry Gray, Marie Morgan, Judith Shaw, Ann Martin, Bishop Coffey, Tao Pham (Seminarian), Father Frank, Helen Garrigan, Maree Welsh, Mary Saunders, Ann Bumpstead, Laura Mowat, Xavier Mills and all those who seek our prayers. _____________________________________________________________________________________
LENTEN GROUPS: All WelcomeTuesdays – 7.30pm Trevor & Pat Fogarty, 27 McMillan Street MaffraWednesdays – 1.30pm Leanda Helmke, 9 Newry Road TinambaThursdays – 1.30pm Rose Woodhouse, Unit 3/ 36 Church Street Maffra
LITURGY TEAMS: Urgent meeting to finalize all Holy Week Liturgy. Will meet on Monday 31st March at 7.30pm! (Members from Heyfield and others connected to Liturgy activities are very welcome.)
MAFFRA: LITURGY: Sun : 6th Apr Pat GrayCOUNTING TEAM: : Sun. (tonight) 30th Trevor & Pat Fogarty Recorder: Barbara Gray Sun: 6th Apr Dick Moulton & Roy Shelton Recorder: Barbara Gray LECTOR: Sun. 6th Apr Pat Fogarty COMMENTATOR: Sun 6th Apr Trevor Fogarty COMPUTER OPERATER: Sun 6th Apr Kevin ChristensenOFFERTORY: Sun 6th Apr Marg & John Slattery EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS: Sun. 6th Apr Mary Hartwig, Rosemary Wirken, John Langley COLLECTORS: Sun 6th Apr Dick, Roy & Noel COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Sun. 6th Apr Rosemary WirkenVISITING TEAM: Sun. 6th Apr Laurie & Bernice Martin FLOWERS: Sun. 6th Apr NO FLOWERS DURING LENT HOLY VESSELS: (15th March to 14th April) Mary McCarthy (only every 2nd & 4th week) HEYFIELD:COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Sat. 5th Apr Maureen ColemanREADER: Sat. 5th Apr Carmel PittariOFFERTORY PROCESSION: Sat. 5th Apr Pittari FamilyFLOWERS: Sat. 5th Apr NO FLOWERS DURING LENTLINEN: Month of April Heather Higgins COWWARR:READER: Sun. 6th Apr Geraldine MorganCLEANER: Month of April Kelly Morgan _____________________________________________________________________________________PLANNED GIVING: Maffra: Envelopes $ 362 Presbytery $ 468 Credit and Debit Cards for the month of February: $ 4089 Heyfield: Envelopes $ 59 Presbytery $ 144 Credit and Debit Cards for the month of February: $ 1450-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DURING LENT:You are encouraged to participate in Lenten Groups; Stations of the Cross; Adoration; Reading of Scriptures, etc.STATIONS OF THE CROSS – HEYFIELD: with Father Ken Clarke – During Lent every Friday,7pm. Starting Friday, 7th March.
CUPPA AFTER SUNDAY MASSES: to meet your community and catch up on good news.6th April – Cowwarr - Please bring a plate to share.13th April - Maffra19th April - Heyfield27th April - Newry
HOUR OF PRAYER FOR THE MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: (During Mass & to the sick)In order to prepare for the renewal of your commitment on Holy Thursday, we have an hour of prayer with Holy Mass and Benediction on Wed 2nd April 7pm at Maffra Church.
THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CONGRATULATES AND WELCOMES:Baptised in our Parish – Noah Joseph Mezenberg, Zac Logan Mezenberg, Liam Thomas Mezenberg – Children of Edwin & Anita Mezenberg - James Cole Duncan – Son of David & Jessie Duncan - Anastasia Constance Dwyer – Daughter of Tim and Connie Dwyer
DIOCESAN CHRISM MASS (Mass of the Oils) to be held in the Cathedral, Sale on Tuesday 15th April at 11 am. An urgent request for singers to join the choir to sing at the annual Diocesan Chrism Mass. Anybody interested please contact Sophie Morley on 56 22 6677 or email: [email protected] Rehearsal 9.30 – 10.30 am.
From the Pastor’s Pen: Dear Friends in Christ, If we can be humble enough, as the blind man was, to learn that we are not only blind, but blind so that God’s works might be revealed in us, we can credibly pray – Lord, I believe. So, let us ask ourselves, where does the new vision necessary in my life? How can I see in a new way – my family, my work, my church and my faith? Our challenge is to enlighten all who are in contact us with us. Yes, everything is possible, if we see through the eyes of Christ. Wish you all a fruitful Lenten week with Jesus the light!Fr Hilarion OSB-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIARY 31st Mar – Mon – Urgent Liturgy Meeting 7.30pm Presbytery 2nd April – Wed – Eucharistic Ministers Preparation Service after 7pm Mass 4th April – Frid - CWL Super Street Stall 5th April – Sat – St. Vinnies Monster Sale – Jack Kelly Store Maffra 9-10.30am 7th April – Mon – Parish Dinner – Macalister Hotel – 6pm. All welcome! 12th April – Sat – Working Bee at all Churches 10.30 – 11.30am. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ORDINARIATE SERVICES: Mass: Sunday: Heyfield: 10am Mass & Adoration: Wednesday: Cowwarr: 10am Mass: 2nd Saturday of the month: 11am Rosebrooke Priory: 12 Galvins Road, Mirboo North. Evensong & Benediction: 4th Sunday of the month: Heyfield: 4pm----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PALM SUNDAY CROSSES: If you could make a few Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday Procession, please collect the palms from the Presbytery by Wednesday the 9th of April.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help liturgy group at the Holy Week; with taking charge to arrange material, recruit personnel, help with the choir.
WORKING BEE FOR EASTER: on Saturday, 12th April from 10.30 – 11.30am at all our churches. Your help would be very appreciated.
CWL FUNDRAISING: It’s fund – raising time for Maffra Catholic Women’s League! The annual raffle is underway and will be drawn at our SUPER STREET STALL next Friday 4th April. Parishioners, help is needed:- baked goods, produce, plants, anything saleable would be appreciated. Thank You. God Bless! For pick up of goods phone Sylvia 5147 2629.
CWL SPANISH PILGRIMAGE: The Catholic Women’s League of Victoria – Wagga Wagga is organising a Pilgrimage through Spain and Portugal – dates: 10th – 22nd October, 2014. Following the pathways of the great Spanish saints – Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Ignatius of Loyola, along part of the Camino to Saniago de Compostela, it will finish at the revered Marian site at Fatima. Anyone is welcome to join the Pilgrimage which will be accompanied by an experienced bi-lingual guide and Chaplain, Fr Tony Shallue, P.P. Myrtleford. Deposits are due by 10th April. Full details from Sylvia: email: [email protected] or phone: 51 47 2629.
FATHER TED TYLER: PILGRIMAGE to the Saints and Martyrs of England, Wales and ScotlandA wonderful two-week pilgrimage to England, Wales and Scotland is available for the end of this coming September (2014). It will be led by Father Ted Tyler ([email protected]), Parish Priest of Upper Blue Mountains. The theme of it will be the heroic martyrs and saints before, during and since the Reformation. For instance, we shall visit Tyburn and the sites of the martyrdoms of Saint Thomas More, St John Fisher, as well as Canterbury with St Thomas a Becket, York with St Margaret Clitherow (the “pearl of York), Blessed John Henry Newman at Oxford and Birmingham, the Lancaster martyrs, the home of Father John Lingard (historian and author of “Hail Queen of Heaven”), and other other places famed for their place in
English Catholic history such as Downside Abbey and Arundel church and castle. It will be a great and inspiring holiday. If you would like to learn more, email Father Ted at [email protected]
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