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

12th June, 2016 - eleventh Sunday in ordinary time, YEAR c

Fr Junjun Corner (11th Sunday in Ordinary time 2016 AD) I have already shared this story to you before but it’s worth repeating. I am not sure if it really happened or not, but it’s definitely something to keep us thinking. A story is told of a woman who upon arriving on board the plane and upon seeing the ‘black man’ sitting next to her, got so upset that she called on to the flight attendant. “What’s the problem, madam?” the hostess asked her. “Can’t you see?” the lady said – “I was given a seat next to a black man. I can’t seat here next to him. You have to change my seat” – “Please, calm down, madam” – said the hostess. “Unfortunately, all the seats are occupied, but I’m still going to check if we have any.” The hostess left and returned some minutes later. “Madam, as I told you, there isn’t any empty seat in this class- economy class. But I spoke to the captain. He confirmed that there is no more vacancy in the economy class. We only have seats in the first class. Besides it is unusual for our company to allow a passenger from the economy class change to the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain thinks that it would be a scandal to make a passenger sitting next to an unpleasant person.” And turning to the black man, the hostess said: “Which means, Sir, if you would be so nice to pack your handbag, we have a seat for you in the first class…” The story finished with ‘the other passengers standing up and applauded the man.’ I really liked this story because it reminds us of our human tendency to judge the book by its cover, in this case to judge the person by his skin colour. As the story warns us, if we insist on our own judgement or criticism of others on how they appear to us, we might end up being shamed and embarrassed. Thanks be to Jesus, who showed us that there is more to the person than just the appearance. Today’s gospel tells us of the amazing encounter between Jesus and a woman with a bit of a reputation according to some people who would have known her quite personally. They thought, if Jesus would only know about her, he would have been put off. But no, Jesus knew her heart. She came to Jesus with her past life but now ready to live at the present moment---to celebrate the love, the forgiveness, the ‘one more chance’ that God gave her in Jesus. So she took the courage to gate-crash the party to show Jesus how much she felt loved, accepted and forgiven. Every day Jesus gives us the opportunity to come to him with all that we are. Like the woman, He is ready to accommodate us, to love us, to forgive us. We just have to make an effort to come to Him humbly, sincerely and lovingly.

I pray you all have a blessed week.

Pope Francis Corner AMORIS  LÆTITIA (The Joy of Love)

of 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 7. Sometimes we are tempted to find excuses and complain, acting as if we could only be happy if a thousand conditions were met. To some extent this is because our “technological society has succeeded in multiplying occasions of pleasure, yet has found it very difficult to engender joy”.[2] I can say that the most beautiful and natural expressions of joy which I have seen in my life were in poor people who had little to hold on to. I also think of the real joy shown by others who, even amid pressing professional obligations, were able to preserve, in detachment and simplicity, a heart full of faith. In their own way, all these instances of joy flow from the infinite love of God, who has revealed himself to us in Jesus Christ. I never tire of repeating those words of Benedict XVI which take us to the very heart of the Gospel: “Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction”.[3] 8. Thanks solely to this encounter – or renewed encounter – with God’s love, which blossoms into an enriching friendship, we are liberated from our narrowness and self-absorption. We become fully human when we become more than human, when we let God bring us beyond ourselves in order to attain the fullest truth of our being. Here we find the source and inspiration of all our efforts at evangelization. For if we have received the love which restores meaning to our lives, how can we fail to share that love with others? II. The delightful and comforting joy of evangelizing 9. Goodness always tends to spread. Every authentic experience of truth and goodness seeks by its very nature to grow within us, and any person who has experienced a profound liberation becomes more sensitive to the needs of others. As it expands, goodness takes root and develops. If we wish to lead a dignified and fulfilling life, we have to reach out to others and seek their good. In this regard, several sayings of Saint Paul will not surprise us: “The love of Christ urges us on” (2 Cor 5:14); “Woe to me if I do not proclaim the Gospel”(1 or 9:16).

Next Week’s Readings Zechariah 12:10-11;13:1 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! God first loved us and sent his Son to take away our sins.

Alleluia!

Responsorial Psalm Lord, Forgive the wrong I have done.

Papal Prayer Intentions for June 2016

Human Solidarity That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity. Seminarians and Novices That seminarians and men and women entering religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission.

Let us protect the oceans, part of the “global commons”, vital for our water supply

and the variety of living creatures! 9 June

The Word Today Samuel 12:7-10,13 Galatians 2:16,19-21 Luke 7:36-8:3

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.

Paul Haugh, Gertrude Forscutt, William Crawford, Alice Crawford, Valma Hogan, Michael Walsh, Leo Kelly, Bill Crappes,

Veronica Mathrick, Leo Dole, Myra Whitbowen, Dorothy Miles, John Stephens, William Canning, Jack Cole,

John Bresnahan, Margaret Oldfield, Kevin McCloud, George Williams.

Anniversaries:

Recently Deceased: Maurice Kerrins, Mario Miszczuck

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.

THE SINGING PRIESTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

A treat in Bendigo for the long weekend in June

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, 12 June 2016, 1:30 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.

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,

BIBLE STUDY Where: St Liborius Par ish Centre When: Wednesday 15th June @ 6.30pm Topic: Mark 2:1-12 (The Cure of a Paralytic) All welcome and bring your bible.

TO CELEBRATE THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY

Let us promote the devotion of praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy as a community. We pray it before the mass on Saturday evening and before Sunday morning mass. Leaflets/Guides for the prayer and Rosary beads available at the back of the Church. You may take the guides and rosary beads with you or you can leave them at the back of the church for the next week.

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.

Baptisms This weekend we welcome Kara Eleea Trahair 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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wishing Pat Ennor a very happy birthday for this week.

VISITORS FOR HOUSEBOUND OR ISOLATED 'I was sick, elderly or housebound.... and you visited me"

(apologies 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.

ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, Admin is Open For Business! It is very exciting to announce the new Administration building is up and going. The spacious and creative design accommodates for families to visit reception and to have areas to meet with staff in conference rooms. With the move, a number of processes and procedures have changed. All sign in and out is to be done from the front reception (via the electronic pad) and the sick bay is housed adjacent to the front office. Do pop in and have a look at the new surrounds. Next is to watch the progress of The Arts Building. 2017 Enrolments A reminder to all families who are enrolling their children in Prep, or any other year level at St Liborius in 2017 to return their enrolment application forms to the office. Australia v Greece Soccer Last night 24 students, 3 teachers and parents enjoyed the skill and talent of these two sides as they battled out the second of the ‘friendly’ matches in the lead up to the Olympics. The children were able to walk on the pitch prior to the match and then settle back and take in the atmosphere. Yr 6 Leadership Day - Friday Our Yr 6 students will be out on Friday 10th June as they attend the Bendigo Goldfields yr 6 Leadership Day at CCB. Lisa Patterson and Carmelina Scalora and myself will accompany the students on the day. Dental Clinic Next week we will welcome the services of the Dental Clinic which families would have accessed via the consent forms sent earlier this term. Regards Frank Dullard Principal

Youth Corner STRONGER RALLY When: Bendigo on June 17th. Where: St Kilians, Parish Centre, 161 McCrae St Date: Friday June 17, 6-9pm Join us for a BBQ, Games, Praise and Worship and talks with Fr Rob and the Stronger Band.

MARIST COLLEGE

Dear Parents, Champagnat’s Feast Day - As I am sure everyone in our community knows, Monday 6 June was the Feast Day of St. Marcellin Champagnat. We celebrated a beautiful Mass in Fourvière. Year 5 & 6 Transition - On Tuesday we had over 80 students from Year 4 and Year 5 enjoy a Transition Day with us at Marist. It was an excellent day and the feedback from the students as they left was very positive. La Trobe visit Our Year 7 students had a really enjoyable day visiting La Trobe University on Tuesday. The day provided our students with a chance to explore the Bendigo campus and speak to students about what they are currently studying. Sports - Tuesday was also a busy day on the sporting front with Marist having students represent us in badminton, soccer and netball at Years 7 and 8. Whilst none of our teams progressed to the next stage our students all had an enjoyable day. Thank you to the staff and parents who attended to support and to coach the teams. Building updates - The last few weeks have seen some visible progress on both building sites. The Year 9-12 building has much more framework up and the elevator shaft is now at its full height. Both these projects remain on target for completion by January 2017. Long weekend - I hope our families all enjoy the long weekend and our students return on Tuesday refreshed and ready for two strong weeks to finish off Term Two. Darren McGregor Principal

L’ARCHE COMMUNITY, BENDIGO The Annual ‘Maureen Considine Major Fundraiser’ supporting people living with an intellectual disability When: Saturday, 20th August, 2016. Enquiries Tel: 0438 439 384

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Our Lady of Good Counsel Charismatic Prayer Group will take a winter recess, the last gathering till September will be at 6.30pm Wed. 15th June, forming a car pool from St. Joseph's, Quarry Hill, to travel to a healing Mass at Castlemaine. Contact during this time is Elaine McGrath 0400 820 239

BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS WHAT’S ON IN OUR SCHOOLS

CENTRAL VICTORIAN

IRISH ASSOCIATION EVENTS

The CVIA (Central Victorian Irish Association) wishes to thank members of our community who have supported our

program of 1916 Centenary commemorations so far this year. The next official event will take place on

When: Thursday 23rd June. What: The official opening of the Irish Exhibition Where: Bendigo Library at 6 pm. It is a joint project between the CVIA and Bendigo Library. As part of the official opening ceremony, John Clancy (Flinders University Adelaide) will present a lecture titled "The Antecedents of, and the Historical Background to the 1916 Rising". Entry to the event is free, and refreshments will be served. The event should finish shortly after 7pm. "The exhibition will continue to run from 23rd June to end of July." For further information, email Johnann.clancy@gmail.com or phone 0434-693 614

WORSHIP REPORT The PPC recently requested a report which we refer to as the Worship report; regarding various people within the parish assisting Fr Junjun to administer to his flock as he sees fit. We will be commenting on each of these groups over the next few weeks, informing you of the activities of each group and where we may be able to assist them. The first group we bring to you attention is Children’s Liturgy. The Children’s Liturgy occurs during the 10.30am Mass at St Liborious, mainly while the homily is being preached and they re-enter the church in time to bring up the Offertory gifts to the Priest, along with drawings and activity sheets that they have been working on. Currently run by Denise Webb. Denise’s greatest joy is the children’s response as they learn more about God, but challenge is encouraging children to come to mass. How we can help. * An assistant is required as a backup to Denise involving 30-60mins a week, preparing activities & programs for the group. * Notify parents with children of this activity, and let them know children are welcome to Mass (noisy or otherwise). If you think you can assist see Denise Webb, Fr Junjun or Tracy in the office.

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: eaglehawk@sandhurst.catholic.org.au

Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com

Assistant Priest: Fr . Junjun Amaya Contact Mobile: 0459 356 917 Email: junix_ting_28@yahoo.com.ph 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 5th June

ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT

$1560.10 TOTAL:

$905.50 $364.60 $290.00

Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion

This Weekend 6.00pm

A Kirkwood P Angelini

1st: 2nd:

B O’Brien J Chirgwin

A Trewarne, P Singe, D Stewart

10.30am M Gill K Taylor

1st:2nd:

D Webb N Duane

T Blanks, K Waters, C Giri

Next Weekend 6.00pm

P & B Pontell

1st: 2nd:

M Bourke B Bourke

J Chirgwin, D Stewart, A O’Brien

10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:

M Gill K Taylor

M Dole, C Paton, E Tuohey

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

Life’s like that… A New Beginning One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we've decided that we no longer need you. We're to the point that we can clone people and do many miraculous things, so why don't you just go on and get lost." God listened very patiently and kindly to the man. After the scientist was done talking, God said, "Very well, how about this? Let's say we have a man-making contest." To which the scientist replied, "Okay, great!" But God added, "Now, we're going to do this just like I did back in the old days with Adam." The scientist said, "Sure, no problem" and bent down and grabbed himself a handful of dirt. God looked at him and said, "No, no, no. You go get your own dirt!" (http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Creation)