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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) Communities Growing Together
3rd July, 2016 - FOURTEENTH Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c
Fr Junjun Corner 14th Sunday 2016 AD
When I first entered the seminary in the year 2000, there were about 40 of us who passed the necessary stages of entry. Sixteen years later, only 10 more or less have become priests. This reminds me of an article about the reality of God’s calling in our seminary magazine before that says: ‘Many are cold, few are frozen’ or as one priest commented recently ‘Many are cold, few got up.’ It might just sound like a pun about the weather, but this actually happens to us as Christians. Being a Christian is not just a name. It is a mission. And our mission is to be Evangelisers. We are all called to be proclaimers of the Gospel. It is not just a work of the few (priests, nuns, religious, or pastoral associates) to get up and do this, while the rest can stay ‘frozen’ or just don’t ‘get up.’ Yes, to proclaim the Gospel is indeed a big task that needs to be taken seriously. Jesus just outlined in the Gospel today (Lk 10:1-12;17-20), his expectations of an Evangeliser: be a lamb among wolves (i.e. humble and unassuming, gentle but firm on the ground) before the ‘wolves’ around us (i.e. those things or even people who would attempt to make life difficult for us, or those who would try to suck the life out of us); to travel simply (unencumbered with unnecessary baggage and preoccupations); to be content, accepting and grateful for whatever blessings that may come before us; to be a person of peace (i.e. be a peacemaker and a peace-builder); and lastly to preach about the Kingdom of God, not ourselves (i.e. to show others that God is the point of our being a Christian, our reason and meaning to live). “The harvest is great, but the labourers are few”, says the Lord. Indeed, it is great harvest for me as I reflect on my 3 years of being the Assistant priest in this parish. It is even more of a challenge for me as I take on another appointment in the harvest of the Lord being the Parish priest of 3 parishes (Kerang, Cohuna & Pyramid Hill). Though I will still be here for another few weeks before I move on to my new assignment, (I’m missing you already), yet I can’t help but be thankful to God for the blessings, the opportunities, the challenges He has given me while with you my dear parishioners of St Liborius, St Augustine and St Stephen. Thank you all for your friendship, for the care, for the love you’ve extended on to me. I pray you all the best with your new Parish Priest. And please remember me in your prayers. Please note, on the third Sunday of this month, if you can, we gather as a parish over shared luncheon so that I can say farewell to you all. May you all have a blessed week.
Pope Francis Corner Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)
by the Holy Father FRANCIS, to Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Christian
Married Couples, and all the Lay Faithful--- On Love in the Family
Continued from last week 12. In speaking of marriage, Jesus refers us to yet another page of Genesis, which, in its second chapter, paints a splendid and detailed portrait of the couple. First, we see the man, who anxiously seeks “a helper fit for him” (vv. 18, 20), capable of alleviating the solitude which he feels amid the animals and the world around him. The original Hebrew suggests a direct encounter, face to face, eye to eye, in a kind of silent dialogue, for where love is concerned, silence is always more eloquent than words. It is an encounter with a face, a “thou”, who reflects God’s own love and is man’s “best possession, a helper fit for him and a pillar of support”, in the words of the biblical sage (Sir 36:24). Or again, as the woman of the Song of Solomon will sing in a magnificent profession of love and mutual self-bestowal: “My beloved is mine and I am his… I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine” (2:16; 6:3). 13. This encounter, which relieves man’s solitude, gives rise to new birth and to the family. Significantly, Adam, who is also the man of every time and place, together with his wife, starts a new family. Jesus speaks of this by quoting the passage from Genesis: “The man shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one” (Mt 19:5; cf. Gen 2:24). The very word “to be joined” or “to cleave”, in the original Hebrew, bespeaks a profound harmony, a closeness both physical and interior, to such an extent that the word is used to describe our union with God: “My soul clings to you” (Ps 63:8). The marital union is thus evoked not only in its sexual and corporal dimension, but also in its voluntary self-giving in love. The result of this union is that the two “become one flesh”, both physically and in the union of their hearts and lives, and, eventually, in a child, who will share not only genetically but also spiritually in the “flesh” of both parents.
Next Week’s Readings Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Colossians1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, and the fullness of his message live within you. Alleluia!
Responsorial Psalm Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Papal Prayer Intentions for July 2016
Indigenous Peoples That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect. Latin America & the Caribbean That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
If God is present in our life, the joy of bringing the Gospel will be our strength and
our happiness. ! 28 June
The Word Today Isaiah 66:10-14 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
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 our seminarians: Dean Klayford Bongat, Adi Indra, Jackson Saunders & DJ Suguitan.
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.
Fr Gerry Gallagher, Fr Paul Ly, Tony Brown, Hugh Noonan, James Slattery,
Anne Winsor, Frances Webster, Kathleen Beplate, Gregory Ryan.
Anniversaries:
Recently Deceased: Fr Mick Fitzpatrick (Priest of Melbourne), David Connell (President Serra Council of Australia New Zealand and the South Pacific), Tristan Wadeson (Sandie Westaway’s grand nephew)
PRAYER FOR THE WORLD God of mercy, source of life and origin
of all things created We praise you for your constant care
and concern for us. We thank you for your unconditional love for us. In humility, we ask forgiveness for all our sins.
Father, we humbly ask you grant your peace in the world.
With your healing power, comfort those who are suffering from
any form of illness, With your Divine Mercy,
comfort those who are victims of violence and those victims of natural disasters
and calamities. By the light of your love and mercy,
put an end to the darkness in the world perpetrated by the works of the evil one
and of the evil ideologies and selfish motives, With the power of the Holy Spirit,
we ask this through Christ, Your Son, our Lord and Saviour,
forever and ever. Amen.
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.
Mary De Nardis, Bridget Stewart, Ted Verryt, Mikkael Floyd Magpulong, Doreen Dibdib, Lise Cook, Mary Furlong, Paul Woodward, Russell Milikins, Jodie Ryan, Bryan Keogh, Diana Patterson, Frank White, Margaret Berriman, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith,
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,
Rosalia Van Leuwen, Kevin Tobias, Shirley Baker, Carmel McCashney, Bert Youla, Denise Wong, Melinda May, Ian Johnson, Maureen O’Keefe, Josefina Wilson, Xavier White, Eileen Sheridan, Claire Dearaugo, Des Tobias. Rosario Jewell, Tila Wynands, Christine Longmire
BIBLE STUDY Where: St Liborius Par ish Centre When: Wednesday 20th July @ 6.30pm Topic: Acts 26: 1-23 (on St Paul) All welcome and bring your bible.
MOTHERS’ PRAYERS: Do you want to join with other women to confidently pray for your children &
grandchildren? Join us in the Mothers Prayers on Fridays 10.30 - 11.30 am in the Par ish Centre. Ring Beryl
54414019 for information.
Baptism This weekend we welcome Saylah Anne Jupp to
the Faith Community of St Stephen’s Raywood & St Liborius Eaglehawk.
FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you new to the parish or know someone who is new to the parish and wanting to belong to St Liborius parish feel free to acknowledge your presence to Father Junjun or the Parish Office or fill in the form provided at the back of the church and put it in the collection plate.
PARISH MATTERS
VISITORS FOR HOUSEBOUND OR ISOLATED 'I was sick, elderly or housebound.... and you visited me"
(Matthew 25:35) Our Parish needs people of all ages to visit housebound or people isolated for whatever reason. If you could spare an hour or so to visit one or two people in your neighbourhood please give your name to Fr Junjun or Tracy in the office If you know of anyone who would like a visit please let us know.
CWL BIRTHDAY Catholic Women’s League ladies will be celebrating their 62nd birthday. When: Wednesday 13th July at 12pm. All ladies welcome. Where: White Horse Hotel Please give your names to Mary Haugh 54467049 or Maureen Bourke 54468821 by the 9th July for booking.
‘THE QUALITY OF MERCY.’ Bishop Jose Luis Ponde de Leon, born in Argentina, is Bishop of the Diocese of Manzini (Swaziland), a country where, Bishop Luis says, “two thirds of the population is considered poor and that is our tragedy.” The Catholic Church in Swaziland runs major healthcare centres, 60 schools and works closely with Caritas networks. Bishop Luis’ blogspot offers insights into his ministry and the life of his Diocese: bhubesi.blogspot.com.au/. Bishop Luis is a Helder Camara Series 2016 speaker. When: Thursday July 14, 2016 7.30 – 9.15 pm (All welcome) Sacred Heart Church, Catholic Parish of Wodonga, Beechworth Road, WODONGA When: Friday July 15, 2016 10.00 – 11.00 am. (All Welcome) St Brigid’s Centre – Parish/CEO 1a Ford St WANGARATTA PLEASE RSVP: Wodonga (02) 6024 3366 Wangaratta (03) 5722 1970 ‘Ph: 03 5441 2544 or E: [email protected]
BRUNCH KITCHEN Please note Brunch kitchen is in recess and will recommence
on July 19th
Youth Corner STRONGER RETREAT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! When: 16-18 September Where: Feathertop Chalet, Harrietville Cost: $165 Join us if you’re 16-25 for a weekend with 100 other young people from our diocese having fun, growing in discipleship and learning about your faith with our guest speaker Fr Bony Abraham, an MGL priest from Canberra. Registrations are now open at strongeryouth.com. Transport may be available. For more info follow @StrongerYouth or contact Danii at [email protected]
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Invest in your most precious asset......Your Marriage! Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you together. Recharge your relationship batteries and explore the precious nature of your marriage, allowing you both to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other in ways that normal, daily living tends to inhibit. There is no group sharing. Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but couples of all faiths are welcome. 2016 Melbourne weekend dates : 19-21 Aug, 11-13 Nov Starts 7pm on Friday, ends 5pm Sunday. Accommodation and all meals provided. Information/Bookings: PH: Marianne & Marcel (03) 9733 0997 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wwme.org.au
THE SINGING PRIESTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES
Something to do during the School Holidays!
What: The Jeduthun- The Singing Boholano priests [from the Diocese of Talibon, in Bohol, Philippines]:
A Concert dedicated to St Pedro Calungsod, Patron Saint of Filipino Migrants.
When: Sunday, 3rd July 2016, 2.00 pm
Where: Liborius Centre @ St Liborius Parish, 50 Panton St Eaglehawk, 3556.
Proceeds go to rebuilding centuries old Churches in Bohol damaged by 7.2 magnitude earthquake in 2013.
Ticket costs: $30 (12 yrs old & above). Children under 12 are free. Tickets available at St Liborius Parish Office, Eaglehawk. Alternatively SMS Fr Junjun
Amaya 0459 356 917, or Arnel Aquino 0423 483 310 for reservation or any inquiry.
L’ARCHE COMMUNITY, BENDIGO The ‘Maureen Considine Major Fundraiser Dinner’ supporting people living with an intellectual disability. When: Saturday, 20th August, 2016 @ 7pm Where: The Conservatory, All Seasons Hotel, Bendigo Guest Speaker: Eileen Glass, L’Arche International. $70pp Raffles & Auctions. Enquiries Tel: 0438 439 384
BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS FAITH ALIVE
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 main flight of stairs accessed from the McCrae St side of the building. When: TUESDAY 12th JULY at 1 – 3pm This is a free event but please RSVP for catering purposes. Phone: 54426108 Email: [email protected]
NEW APPOINTMENTS PARISH OF KERANG/PYRAMID HILL/COHUNA Parish Priest Father Junjun Amaya PARISH OF EAGLEHAWK Parish Priest Father Antony Joseph MST HEATHCOTE PARISH Administrator Father Peter Dell’Avo ROCHESTER PARISH Administrator (In addition to Elmore Parish) Father Alex Lim All with effect from 27.07.2016
Felix Frankfurter was a famous justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Once when he was hospitalised he came to know a nurse by the name of Lucy. They had long chats during which he found out a lot about her. She was a devout Catholic. He was not a Catholic, and indeed had no time for any other denomination either. Yet he was very struck by Lucy. Never before had he met generosity or kindness such as she possessed. And he started to ask questions and to reflect, trying to discover the wellspring of her behaviour. What he discovered was this: the wellspring was no mystery. It was simply a practical application of her faith. He was truly amazed because he had never known anyone whose everyday life was based on a religion as much as that nurse’s was. Lucy may never have know the impact her lived faith had, but she made Jesus a palpable presence in that hospital. She supplied the hands Jesus needed there. Jesus needs the witness of people such as Lucy so that he can be the consoler he wants to be. A real relationship with Jesus will have an impact, even when the person who has that relationship does not mention Jesus. Of course, those who believe in Jesus and love him, will also, when it is appropriate, speak openly of Jesus. Fr Flor McCarthy SDB: New Sunday and Holy Day Liturgies, Year C, Page 245
THEY ARE HERE!
CONTACT US
Office Hours: Tue 10.30am-1.00pm Wed/Thu 10.30am-2.30pm Fri 10.00am-3.00pm
Phone: 5446 8235 (Parish Office) Address: 50 Panton Street Eaglehawk 3556 Email: [email protected]
Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com
Assistant Priest: Fr . Junjun Amaya Contact Mobile: 0459 356 917 Email: [email protected] Parish Secretary: Tracy Rober ts 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 Denise Webb, Jenny Chirgwin, Holly Webster, Claire Flood & Trish Blanks
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 & Natalie Duane (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 26th June
ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT
$1264.60 TOTAL:
$861.50 $253.10 $150.00
Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
This Weekend 6.00pm
K Fitzpatrick B Bourke
1st: 2nd:
T Westaway S Westaway
B Bourke, D Stewart, A Trewarne
10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:
M Smith M Tangey
M Dole, K Taylor, C Giri
Next Weekend 6.00pm
A Kirkwood P Angelini
1st: 2nd:
B Bourke M Bourke
A O’Brien, S Westaway, T Westaway,
10.30am M Gill K Taylor
1st:2nd:
D Duane D Webb
K Waters, E Tuohey, T Blanks
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) Parish Sacramental Team Every Tuesday at 7.00pm Mothers Prayer Every Friday 10.30am till 11.30
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 Tues - Friday 9:15am Mass
P.S. Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day
Saturday 9.15am Mass (St Augustine’s Myers Flat- followed by brunch) 6.00pm (Parish) Sunday 9.00am (Raywood) 10.30am (Parish)
4th Sunday (monthly):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 ($25).
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.
ROSTERS
What a Life! A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink.
Unfortunately, the locals had a habit of picking on strangers. So when he fin-ished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen. He went back into the
bar, handily flipped his gun into the air, caught it above his head and fired a shot into the ceiling.
“Which one of you sidewinders stole my horse?” he yelled. No one answered.
“Alright, I’m gonna have another beer, and if my hoss aint’ back outside by the time I finish, I’m gonna do what I done in Texas! And I don’t like to have to do what I done in Texas!”
Some of the locals shifted restlessly. The cowboy had another beer, walked outside, and his horse was back! He saddled up and started to ride out of
town. The bartender wandered out of the bar and asked, “Say partner, before you go…. What happened in Texas?”
The cowboy turned back and said “I had to walk home.” Www.emmitsburg.net/humor/archives/clean/clean.htm
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