St. Mary MacKillop St. Paul's Church Church

Keilor Downs Kealba

PARISH OF ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION

MASS TIMES Fifth Sunday of ordinary time

St Paul's Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday Reconciliation Saturday

9.30am 9.30am

5:00 pm (Latin)

6:30 pm 8:00am (Maltese) 10:00am 6:00pm

Year A, 4th & 5th February, 2017. In today's Gospel Jesus says to His Disciples: 'You are the salt of the earth' and ' You are the light of the world.' The meanings behind these two statements are quite clear, we not only have to live by God's laws, but we have to be seen by all to be living by God's laws. By our example, will all people know that we are followers of Jesus Christ? No one would turn on a light and then cover it so no

light would be seen, rather, you would put the light up high so that all could see. In the same way, our good works 'must shine' in the sight of all people.

St Mary MacKillop Monday 9.30am

Are we the salt of the earth, and the light of God's world?

Tuesday 9.30am 7.00pm—8.00pm Holy Hour Entrance Antiphon: Gospel Acclamation: Communion Antiphon: Friday 9.30am Come, let us worship the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to the Lord for his

Let us bow down in the I am the light of the world, says kindness, for his wonderful Saturday 5:00pm presence of our maker, for he the Lord; the man who follows deeds toward men. He has Sunday 9:00am is the Lord our God. me will have the light of life. filled the hungry with good

11:00am Alleluia! things, he has satisfied the 5:30pm 1st Reading: thirsty.

Isaiah 58:7-10 Gospel: Reconciliation Psalms 111:4-9 Matthew 5:13-16 After Communion: Saturday 4pm—4.50pm God our Father, you give us a

Responsorial Psalm: Before Communion: share in the one bread and the A light rises in the darkness for Lord our God, may the bread one cup and make us one in the upright. and wine you give us for our Christ. Help us to bring your

nourishment on earth become salvation and joy to all the 2nd Reading: the sacrament of our eternal world. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 life.

ST. MARY MACKILLOP

'God loves courageous souls.'

ST. PAUL 'I came to you to proclaim Christ

crucified.'

Parish Priest: Rev. Monsignor Charles Portelli In Residence: Rev Gerard Johnson Faith Development: Ms Althea D'Souza - St Mary MacKillop, Tuesday & Wednesday,

Mr Joseph Zahra—St Paul's St Mary MacKillop Church & Parish Office (both Churches): St Paul's Church & Presbytery:

152 Odessa Avenue, Keilor Downs, Victoria 3038 230 Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, Victoria 3021 Office Hours: Mon—Fri 9am—1pm, 2pm—4.30pm Phone: 9366 4040 Fax 9364 2706 Phone: 9364 0440 Fax: 9364 6913

Email: mgrcep@stma.com.au Website: www.stmaryoftheassumption.net

WHAT DO CATHOLICS REALLY BELIEVE? Do you sometimes get challenged about your Catholic faith? Do you In Remembrance...

struggle to explain it? On Wednesday, February 8th at 7.30pm (between 1/2 hour to 1 hour tops) come along and watch a DVD that explains our faith, by Dr. Ray Guarendi and Fr. Kevin Fete. This is NOT a dry lecture, anything but! In a lively and often humorous way, they unwrap our faith and help us know how to defend our faith, and in the process understand the scriptures in a deeper way. We will run this once a month with various topics to be explored, in a casual setting. If you have been confused in the past, perhaps this is the opportunity to learn more. The meeting will

be behind the parish office, in the school area behind the kitchen. All VERY welcome, bring a friend. It's free.

Enquiries: Christina 0431 955 975.

Recently Deceased: Mercy Escano. Anniversaries: Pietro Didone, Gaston Fernando, John & Geswalda Borg, Lawrence De Brincat, Nicholas Attard, Angelo Rapa, Michael Bartolo, Carmen Tom- linson, Mary & Charles Bellotti, Mary, John & Louis Darmanin, Lora Attard, Carmena Zammit, Teresa &

CLEANERS for St Mary MacKillop Church Giuseppe Cangelosi, Francesco & Carmela Russo, Luz Labrador, Nestor Labrador, Carolina

urgently needed. If you are available for approximately 1 hour on a Friday morning (after Mass) to assist with the cleaning of the church, please contact the Parish Office on 9364 0440. Cleaners will be on a rostered basis. Light cleaning i.e. dusting, vacuuming and mopping/buffing only.

THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is one of the largest apostolic organisations of lay people in the

Catholic Church with approximately 10 million active members. Legion of Mary members have been gathering for their weekly meeting at Mary MacKillop for the last

20 years. Then during the week the members are required to do 2 hours of substantial assigned apostolic tasks with a colleague or staff member. Work includes

religious education, taking Our Lady's statue home to home, door to door evangelisation, soup kitchen, taking Rosary Home residents shopping.

For further information phone Juneanne 9366 7516. CHILDREN OF MARY

When: Friday's during School Term Time: 4:45-6pm Where: St Mary MacKillop's Parish Office Building (Opposite the Church) All School aged children are welcome Come and join us for… Games The Rosary and different weekly activities For more information contact Tara: 0434 636 719

Labrador, Sabino Garcia, Romeo Camilleri. We pray for all those who are sick especially, Barbara and for a sick young man.

HEALING MASS Please join us

for a Healing Mass

with Alan Ames at

St Mary MacKillop on

Thursday 2nd March at

7.00pm.

We welcome the family and friends of the following children who will receive the Sacrament of Baptism this weekend:

Isaac Philippe Anthony Cousinery Dominic Kai Ferlazzo Olivia Pauline Maric

Charlie Rosaria Parrino Owen Franjo Pukaric Paul Andrew Saliba

Charlotte Priscilla Simpson Jacob James Toth

Misak Jasher Lindammulage Wijeyeratne Logan De Vicentis

STATUE OF OUR LADY

If any parishioners would like to have the Statue of Our Lady in their home, p le as e c on tac t J o se ph in e o n 9449 7106.

CAR PARK SAFETY PRAYER GROUPS Parishioners are reminded of the need to drive with the utmost care whilst in the Car Parks, particularly, on sc h o o l d ay s w h e n st u d e n t s ar e walking within the car parking areas on their way to school. The safety of the students and fellow parishioners must be given priority at all times.

SAMOAN DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP

Samoan Divine Mercy Prayer Group - at St Pauls Church every Tuesday at 7pm

and the 4th Sunday of the month at 3pm.

URGENTLY REQUIRED ST MARY MACKILLOP

COUNTERS, READERS & SPECIAL MINISTERS ~ We need MORE help ~

MONDAY MORNING

Following 9.30am Mass 10am Fellowship

10.30am - 11.30am Devotions

WEDNESDAY EVENING ST PAUL'S CHARISMATIC

PRAYER GROUP

Join us begin the year in a time of meditation & prayer

with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday, 8th February 7pm Rosary,

Praise & Worship followed with Adoration till 9pm

THURSDAY MORNING

ST MARY MACKILLOP

MORNING PRAYER GROUP

10.30am - 12pm Come and join us in Praising our Lord. Hearing the Word of God and praying. Be filled with

the Holy Spirit. (except School Holidays)

Enquiries: Teresa 0411 233 625 THURSDAY EVENING ST MARY MACKILLOP

EVENING PRAYER GROUP Thursday, 9th February

If you are available to help please contact the Parish then fellowship & light supper. Office on 9364 0440. All Counter, Readers and Special 7.30pm Prayer & Praise Ministers will be on a rostered basis.

PARISH CHOIRS Parishioners are invited to join the Choirs at all masses to praise the Lord in song. If you would like to be involved in

this vital Ministry, please contact :-

Prayer ministry also available.

For more information call Doris: 9367 4126

LEGION OF MARY

8.00pm Reflection on Sunday's Gospel

followed by supper All Welcome

Enquiries: Christina St Mary MacKillop Choir: Rosanna 0425 751 230

ADORATION OF THE

St Paul's Choir: Hung on: 0402 171 733

Wednesday 7.00pm in the Parish Meeting Room

All Welcome

ST. PAUL'S ROSTER WEEKEND 11TH & 12TH FEB

0431 955 975

ST. MARY MACKILLOP ROSTER WEEKEND 11TH & 12TH FEB

BLESSED SACRAMENT EVERY TUESDAY 7:00pm—8:00pm

St Mary MacKillop Church

"Will you not stay with me one hour with me ?"

SAT 11TH FEBRUARY 6.30PM R Marita Tobin Special Ministers D. Agius, Q. Diaz. SUN 12TH FEBRUARY 10AM

SAT 11TH FEBRUARY 5PM R Denise Morel Special Ministers Laurie Xerri, Marcella Fandino, Joe Camilleri.

Music Group Rehearsals

ST MARY MACKILLOP GROUP To be advised ST PAUL'S MUSIC GROUP To be advised

This Week in the Parish ....

Monday, 6th February 10.30am Prayer Group Tuesday, 7th February 7.00pm Eucharistic Adoration

R Norma Marot Special Ministers C. Pirotta, S. Scerri.

St Mary MacKillop Cleaning

SUN 12TH FEBRUARY 9AM R Joe Albioli Special Ministers Therese Mifsud, Doris Pace, Marlene Brink.

Feast Days - St. Mary MacKillop FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 7.00pm Samoan Prayer Group Rita Haig

SUN 12TH FEBRUARY 11AM \ Monday, 6th February St. Paul Miki and companions Wednesday, 8th February St. Jerome Emiliani St. Josephine Bakhita Thursday, 9th February St. Scholastica Friday, 10th February Our Lady of Lourdes

- St. Paul's Church

Wednesday, 8th February 7.00pm Legion of Mary Thursday, 9th February 10.30am St Mary MacKillop

Morning Prayer Grp 7.30pm St Mary MacKillop

Evening Prayer Grp

Friday, 10th February 4.45pm Children of Mary

Herwin Allen Millie Monteiro

Counting Team

COUNTING TEAM NO. 6: Zbig Piorkowski Lionel Nicholas Irene Kietner Yolanda Harris Rani Ramanthanpulle Kimberley Stapleton

R Brian Davis Special Ministers Joe Camenzuli, Marisa Barberi, Glen D'Souza. SUN 12TH FEBRUARY 5.30PM R Georgina Sant Special Ministers Georgina Sant, Kimberley D'Cruz, Doris Borg.

Entrance: Refrain: Church of God, Chosen people, Sing your praise to God. He has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Come, people of God, with joyful song, Praise God the Father of all. Baptised in Christ, Reborn in him, Our hearts are filled with joy. He cleanses our sin, Renewing our lives. Refrain The church is built with living stones With Christ as cornerstone. In him we trust who makes us one, Uniting us in love. We build on the rock of faith in Christ. Refrain Responsorial Psalm: I will sing forever of the goodness of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia I am the light of the world, says the Lord; Anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia alleluia, alleluia.

fifth Sunday Offertory: Refrain: We are many parts, We are all one body, And the gifts we have We are given to share. May the spirit of love Make us one indeed; One the love that we share, One, our hope in despair, One, the cross that we bear. God of all, we look to you, We would be your servants true, Let us be your love to all the world. Refrain So my pain is pain for you, In your joy is my joy too; All is brought together in the Lord. Refrain Communion: Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, To live in the freedom of the city of God! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, We are called to love tenderly, We are called to serve one another;

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To walk humbly with God! Come! Open your heart! Show your mercy to all those in fear! We are called to be hope for the hopeless So all hatred and blindness will be no more! Refrain Sing, sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be one! God will reign, and we'll walk with each other As sisters and brothers united in love! Refrain Recessional: You are salt for the earth, O people; Salt for the Kingdom of God! Share the flavour of life, O people; Life in the Kingdom of God! Refrain: Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, Bring forth the Kingdom of peace; Bring forth the Kingdom of justice, Bring forth the city of God! You are a light on the hill, O people; Light for the city of God! Shine so holy and bright, O people; Shine for the Kingdom of God! Refrain