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Dear Parishioners,
Advent is half over already and now we are really looking forward to Christmas. Advent is often spoken of as a time of waiting, and
waiting can imply impatience and tension; certainly for little children, writing out their list for Santa and then waiting to see what
they receive can be almost more than they can bear! There is a rise in tension, too, in our world today as we wait to see what
atrocity will be carried out next by misguided individuals or radical groups. Waiting can be uncomfortable and unsettling if we are
unsure of what is coming and how it might affect us. But what we are waiting for is sure; it is the fulfilment of God’s promise to us
and it is a promise in which we can trust completely. St. Paul reminds us in the second reading today: “the Lord is very near. There is
no need to worry” The peace of God, “ is so much greater than we can understand” . It is the gift He brings. –Fr. Sunny
2nd Rite of Reconciliation 2nd Rite of Reconciliation 2nd Rite of Reconciliation 2nd Rite of Reconciliation
FOR ADVENTFOR ADVENTFOR ADVENTFOR ADVENT
Infant Jesus Church—Morley Wednesday, 16 December 7.30—8.30pm
St Columba Church—Bayswater Tuesday, 15 December 7.30pm
Good Shepherd Church—Lockridge Thursday, 17 December at 7pm
Holy Trinity Church—Embleton Friday, 18 December 7.30pm
SPREAD THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGESPREAD THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGESPREAD THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGESPREAD THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
LETTTERBOX DROP
FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
The response this Advent has been
fantastic - 6000 fliers already delivered
with two weeks still to go. Let’s see if we can get another
couple of thousand out there and cover as many of our
parish homes as we can. Who knows where a simple
invitation may lead ? It is a great way to carry out our
mission as Christians to share the good news. Even the
children can get involved during the family walk.
Remember to mark off the streets you will deliver to.
Please do not deliver to streets outside our parish
boundaries.
Christmas Mass Times
Christmas Eve: Thursday, 24th December
Family Mass - Carols at 6pm, Mass at 6.30pm
Children are invited to join in the Christmas spirit and come dressed
as angels and shepherds.
Evening Mass - Carols at 9pm, Mass at 9.30pm
Midnight Mass - Carols at 11.30pm, Mass at 12 midnight
Please stay for Christmas Cake.
Christmas Day: Friday, 25th December
Masses at 7.30am, 9.30am (carols at 9am) and
11:30am (Italian)
NO EVENING MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
New Year’s Eve: Thursday, 31st December
11.30am Adoration, 12 midnight - Mass of Thanksgiving
Please join us for a cuppa after.
Celebrating Advent—Healing Mass
Led by Fr Varghese Parackal VC and
Fr Rojan George VC
Saturday 19th December at 9am to 1pm
Infant Jesus Church (Morning tea provided)
Experience the love and healing graces of our Lord that will bring hope,
transformation and fulfilment into the Advent of our lives. All welcome.
For more information, please contact Mario and Selina
on 9275 0831
Lions Christmas Cakes
Available from the Parish Office
Cakes: Large $16.00, small $12.00.
ACTIVE WAITING
How do we wait for God? We wait with patience. But patience does not mean passivity. Waiting patiently is not like
waiting for the bus to come, the rain to stop or the sun to rise. It is an active waiting in which we live the present moment
to the full in order to find there the signs of the One we are waiting for.
The word patience comes from the Latin verb patior, which means “to suffer”. Waiting patiently is suffering through the
present moment, tasting it to the full and letting the seeds that are sown in the ground on which we stand grow into strong plants.
Waiting patiently always means paying attention to what is happening right before our eyes and seeing there the first rays of God’s
glorious coming.—Henri Nouwen
“Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.” - Ps. 25:5
Coffee and Connect: Conversation and friendship for
those who have experienced or are living with cancer. Come and pray with us.
Tuesday 15 December from 9.30am - 11.00am at Parish Library
If you would like to know more, please phone Linda 0411 443 631.
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
IJ YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
Friday, 18th DecemberFriday, 18th DecemberFriday, 18th DecemberFriday, 18th December 7pm7pm7pm7pm----9pm for Year 5 9pm for Year 5 9pm for Year 5 9pm for Year 5 ---- 12s12s12s12s at Parish Hall at Parish Hall at Parish Hall at Parish Hall
Come for a night of live music, games, activities and
more! Please bring a plate of food to
share, and a wrapped gift to the value
of no more than $5 to go towards
prizes. Come and celebrate the birth of
Jesus in a whole new way! Invite your
friends. Call Emma for more information on 0419 094 433.
CALLING ALL CHILDREN - CHILDREN NATIVITY PLAY
Hello parents, the children will be putting on a short item at the
Christmas Eve’s Family Mass held at 6:30pm. We are calling all children
to come and join in. Practice sessions will be held on 21st, 22nd and
23rd December at 4pm in the church hall and
should last just over one hour. Please bring
your kids to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please
contact Cecil on 0406 022 069 for more
information.
Infant Jesus Parish 47 Wellington Rd, Morley 6062 Ph: 08 9276 8500 / Fax: 08 9375 3637 email: [email protected] www.infantjesusparish.org.au Parish Priest: Fr. Sunny P. Abraham [email protected] Assistant Priests: Fr. Tadgh Tierney [email protected]; Fr. John Pallippadan; [email protected] Parish Secretary: Billie Dewitt [email protected] Youth Co-ordinator: Emma Van Den Bogert [email protected]
Recently Deceased: Rosina Titterferante, Pina Palermo and Giulia Benedetto;
Deceased: All the Holy Souls, Paul Dunning and Derrick de Souza;
Anniversaries: Bosco Lu, Ray Durel, Maria Thi Hoan Tran, John Duc Tuyen Nguyen, Carmela Spiccia and Lilia Natalotto;
The Sick of the Parish: Hung, Antonio, Catherine and all the sick who are in need of our prayers.
“Truly God is my salvation, I trust, I shall not fear.”
Morning Prayer of the Church: Mon-Fri, 6.40am; Sat 8.00am Morning Mass: Mon-Fri: 7am & 9am , Sat: 8.30am Saturday Vigil Mass: 6.30pm Sunday Masses: 7.30am, 9.30am (Children’s Liturgy during school terms), 11.30am (Italian), 6pm (Youth Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays) Reconciliation: Saturday 10-11am and 5-6pm. Perpetual Novena in honour of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: Wednesday 7.15pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Friday 9.30 - 10.30am and 7.30 - 8.30pm Baptisms, Weddings & Sacraments: Please contact the Parish Office.
In Our Church
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Parish Prayer Concerns
PREP Co-ordinator: Sue Goodwin [email protected] Sacramental Coordinator: Faith Rico [email protected] Parish Admin Officer: Darren Parnell [email protected] Admin Assistant: Carol Smith [email protected] Maintenance Manager: John Cogdon [email protected] Reception: Anna Patton / Pearl Chin [email protected] Columbarium Committee: Aileen Budge [email protected]
PILGRIM STATUE: This week is in the
home of Mrs F Savy
36a Lingfield Way, Morley
Ph: 9275 3288
Our Parish Team
Calendar of Saints
14 Dec: St. John of the Cross, Mystic
& Doctor of the Church (1591AD)
“If a person is seeking God,
His Beloved is seeking him
much more”
GIANT GARAGE SALE: We are collecting all kinds of Household, shed and
garden items: bric a brac, Manchester, linen, ornaments, china, kitchenware,
homewares, jewellery, personal care (makeup, etc), toys, children’s clothing in
good condition, games, DVD’s, lamps, tools, camping, sporting etc.
Items we cannot use are: audio visual, DVD players, microwaves,
clothing which is not in as-new condition, furniture.
HELP NEEDED:
• Can you count? We need volunteers who have time at home
to count puzzle pieces, so that we can sell puzzles in good
conscience, knowing they are complete.
• Do you have some free time on Mondays or Thursdays to help sort and
pack? We would love to hear from you! Please call the office.
• We are still collecting all kinds of packing materials: bubble wrap, tissue
paper, plastic zip bags from blankets, sheets etc. (No loose foam pellets or
beans, thanks.)
LINE DANCING NEWS
Monday Group
Closing from 14 Dec 15 - Re-opening : Mon 18 Jan 16
Tuesday Group
Closing from 15 Dec 15 - Re-opening : Tues 19 Jan 16
Thursday Group
Closing from 17 Dec 15 - Re-opening : Thur 21 Jan 16
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE
There will be no holy hour in December. Thank you to all our
faithful attendees who have prayed with us during the year. See
you all again in January.—Vocation Awareness Group
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
A total of $2,880.00 was collected during our recent Christmas
Appeal. Heartfelt thanks for all your generous support. Happy
Christmas, safe holidays and a prosperous New Year to you all.
- John Orzanski on behalf of St Vinnies, Morley/Dianella Chapter.
MISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEYMISSION PARTNERS MORLEY
Our first RESTORE Christmas stall
held last Sunday was very
successful thanks to everyone's
generosity. We raised $1,223.90
which is sufficient to renovate one dilapidated
village hut and provide three sewing machines,
material and threads plus ongoing training - an
amazing result! –Maggie Box
Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the Gospel Reflections for Married Couples in the
Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy Jubilee of Mercy ---- 3rd Sunday of Advent3rd Sunday of Advent3rd Sunday of Advent3rd Sunday of Advent Saint John the Baptist in this
week’s Gospel tells us that in
preparing for Christ “if anyone
has two tunics he must share
with the man who has none, and
the one with something to eat must do the same.”
In order to make room for Christ in our hearts we
must make room for the needs of others and be
generous. What are your spouse’s needs for the
coming week? How might you reach out to them in
love? –Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services
DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!!!
As the school year comes to aclose, please do not throw away your unwanted pencils and pens. Instead, drop them off to the foyer of the Church or the parish office, where they will be put to good use.
LIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP Next Weekend at All MassesLIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP Next Weekend at All MassesLIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP Next Weekend at All MassesLIFELINK RAFFLE FOR YOUTH GROUP Next Weekend at All Masses
Thank you to Catholic Church Insurance, who have kindly donated a Christmas
Hamper to our parish, valued at over $150. Tickets are $1 per
ticket. All proceeds will go to various parish youth events for
2016. The winner will be advertised in the Parish Bulletin.
