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The Catholic Parishes of
MOUNT GAMBIER and MILLICENT Fifth Sunday – Year A 5
th February, 2017
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
During the Year A cycle of readings in the Sundays of Ordinary Time we read from Matthew’s Gospel. We read again today from the Gospel of Matthew. Let me give you some background information to help you understand the message of the “Word of God” as we hear it from St Matthew.
Matthew’s Gospel is written in the form of a story or narrative. This does not imply of course, that it is not based in history. Also, more than any other Gospel is contains the sayings of Jesus.
The Gospel was written in about 85AD and
probably in Syria or Palestine. It was written for a community of converts to Christianity from
Judaism. A key feature therefore is to emphasize Jewish heritage of Jesus and the early Church. But more than this, the main message is to
show that Jesus is the fulfilment of all of
God’s promises to the People of Israel. To truly continue in the traditions and hopes of Israel is now to believe in Jesus. More than any Gospel, Matthew quotes texts from the Old Testament to show that they are now being fulfilled in Jesus. His genealogy, unlike that in Luke’s Gospel which begins with Adam, starts with Abraham and clearly names Jesus as, “the son of David.” But Jesus is not just the Messiah for the Jewish People; he has a universal mission for the
whole world which continues in the Church.
Today we hear, “You are the light of the world.”
Beginning last weekend, today we continue to read from the “Sermon on the Mount.” Just as Moses ascended Mount Sinai in the Old Testament and established the covenant based on the Law, now, Jesus is the new Moses who ascends a mount and inaugurates a new covenant or as we know it the New Testament. He doesn’t abolish the old Law or the prophets, but comes to complete them. “I have come not
to abolish but to fulfil.” He doesn’t speak for God and deliver God’s word as Moses did; he speaks of his own authority. “You have heard
that is was said to your ancestors……but I say
to you….”
The Sermon on the Mount does not present more laws or commandments, but something truly new; the dream or vision of God, the kingdom of heaven, which God will bring about in Jesus and his disciples who live in relationship with him and are empowered to share in his mission. Jesus calls us to go beyond the obligation of external
laws or processes and empowers his disciples inwardly and from the heart to share in his universal love and bondless goodness. “Love
your enemies, and pray for those who
persecute you.”
DISCIPLES RENEWAL GATHERINGS 2017
As a concrete expression of our response to the call to Renewal in Faith, our “Disciples-Renewal
Gatherings” continue. Through praise and worship in song, sharing our lives, pondering the Word of God, praying and experiencing community in these gatherings we encounter Jesus and renew our relationship with him. Thursday nights from 7.00pm to 8.30pm including supper at Mount Gambier on March 2 & April 6 in the Small Hall and in Millicent on Feb 16, March 16 & April 20 in the Parish Hall. The first Gathering in Millicent is on Thursday
Feb 16 at 7.00pm in the parish hall.
It was Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI who said “We
are Christians only if we encounter Christ.”
By way of reaching out and sharing our faith, I encourage you to invite family members, neighbours and friends to come with you to a gathering. Please see the invitation cards in our churches. For further information please contact me.
God Bless
Fr Dean
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READINGS for 11th
& 12th
February 6th Sunday – Year A
Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 118: 1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37
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MASS TIMES THIS WEEK:
Monday, St Paul’s, Mt Gambier 9.00 am
Tuesday St Alphonsus’, Millicent 5.00 pm
Tuesday St Paul’s, Mt Gambier 6.00 pm
Wednesday St Alphonsus’, Millicent
BOANDIK Crouch St, Mt G
9.00 am
10.30 am
Thursday TWC Chapel Mt. Gambier 9.15 am
Friday St Paul’s, Mount Gambier 12.05 pm
Saturday St Mary’s, Mount Gambier 10.00 am
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Psalm Response: A light rises in the darkness for the upright.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord; the man who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!
TODAY’S GOSPEL: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: 'You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. 'You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.'
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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FEASTS FOR THE WEEK:
Monday 6th Feb : St PaulMiki & Companions Wednesday 8th Feb: St. Jerome Emiliani &
St. Josephine Bakhita Friday, 10th Feb: St Scholastica Saturday, 11th Feb: Our Lady of Lourdes
DEANERY FORUM
The first Deanery Forum for 2017 will be held on Sunday Feb 12 at 2pm at Naracoorte. There’s a break for afternoon tea and the meeting usually finishes by about 4-15pm. With the Visit of Fr
Philip Marshal VG and Teresa Lynch to speak on the Renewal and listen to our hopes and concerns for the Deanery, all parishioners are invited to the meeting. If you want transport, please contact the parish office. --Fr Dean
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN
MOUNT GAMBIER
MEETINGS: St Vincent de Paul Conference Mt Gambier, meets Mondays at 4.00pm at the Vinnies Centre, Crouch Street South, Mt Gambier. We are keen to share our work in Faith with any interested persons, and we ask you to attend our meetings or contact Jeanette on 0408 854 608.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL LADIES’ CONFERENCE Meeting will held on Monday, 6
th February, at 1.30pm
at the Family Centre, Crouch St South. All very welcome to attend.
LITURGY COMMITTEE Meeting will be held this Thursday, 9
th February, at 5.00pm in the Parish
Meeting Room. Lent and Easter will be discussed.
TENISON WOODS COLLEGE STAFF & BOARD: The Tenison Woods College Staff and Board will be commissioned at both Masses at St Paul’s Church this weekend, 4
th/5
th February.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be offered during the 10.00am Mass at St Mary's on Saturday, 11 February.
MOUNT GAMBIER PARISH ROSARY GROUP The Rosary Making Group are starting up on Wednesday the 8th February at 10.00 am in the Parish Meeting Room. Please contact Adele Eramo on 87231654 for more information.
MOUNT GAMBIER PARISH VISION:
To be a welcoming faith community that celebrates
and makes alive the love of Christ, reaching out to all
with respect, tolerance and compassion.
FAMILY MASS:
Today 5th February at 11.00 am is our first Family Mass for 2017. Thanks to all who helped out in any way.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION There is the Family Mass today; next weekend there is nothing special planned and then on 18th & 19th February we will have Liturgy of the Word at both Masses. On Thursday the 23rd February we will have Family Session C at 4.30 pm OR 7.00 pm in the TWC Staffroom. On 25th & 26th February we will have a Liturgy of the Word at both Masses.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Our Vinnies shop in Mt Gambier is seeking volunteers to help out in our back shed. A current driver’s licence is needed, and tasks to be undertaken include the delivery and pick up of furniture, preparing donated goods for sale, and supporting those that come to Vinnies for assistance. The hours of volunteering can be flexible. Contact Bob at the shop on 87249322 or call into the shop to discuss volunteering with Vinnies.
WEEKLY ADORATION AND HOLY HOUR FOR
RENEWAL IN FAITH
You are invited to attend Weekly Adoration each Friday after the 12.05pm Mass and then especially the Holy Hour at 5.00pm, in St Paul’s Church. Our special intention is “for the renewal in faith of all the
members of our parish community.” --Fr Dean
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR TEENAGERS Do you have a teenager who has not completed the Sacraments of Initiation and would like to do so? Fr Michael and Michelle Coote from Tenison Woods College will prepare the young people so that they can receive First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion when the Archbishop comes later this year. Please contact Fr Michael Romeo on 8725 6566 or [email protected] by Friday, 24 February 2017.
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ROSTERS: SACRISTY CLEANER FOR FEBRUARY: Kate Snell. ST. PAUL’S CLEANING: 5
th to 19
th Feb:
C. Chislett, S. Quirke, J. Summers and N. Brookes VOTIVE CANDLE STAND: V. Opie. ALTAR BREAD MAKING: Phil Guthridge and Laura Marcus. THIS WEEK’S COUNTING TEAM: Phil Guthridge and Barb Lees-Margiotta. LAST SUNDAY’S COLLECTIONS:
Planned Giving (PGP) Envelopes: $1,062.50 Loose: $ 405.00 First Collection: $1,226.25 SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER February edition on sale on Bulletin Stands. Cost - $2.00 each. Please use envelopes provided.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
IN MILLICENT
Roster for Sunday 12th
February Mass 2017 Commentator: Amanda Parslow Readers: Donna Denton, Ro Abraham Eucharistic Minister: Angela Thompson, Judy Contin, Robert Contin Altar Servers: Counting Team: Sean Smyth, Anna Mullan, and Mary Dawson. CALENDAR
Sheoak Lodge- LWHC or Monthly Mass – 28th
February at 1.00pm
Millicent Catholic Finance Council Meeting – 28th
February at 7.00pm
Millicent PPC Meeting
Meditation Group Wednesdays at 4.30pm in the Parish Meeting Room
Baptism Preparation at the office Second Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm bookings are required please ring Parish Office on 87333530
Mothers’ Prayer
Mothers’ Prayer meeting will recommence on Monday, 6th February at 2.00pm at Fay Dunn’s home. Please contact Fay for more information on 87331063.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Our first P.P.C. Meeting will be held this Tuesday, 7
th
Feb, at 7.00pm in the Meeting Room. FAMILY MASS & MORNING TEA There will be a Family Mass next Sunday,12
th Feb,
followed by morning tea in the hall after Mass. People whose surnames begin with A,B,C or D please bring a plate of food to share. Thank you.
DEANERY FORUM: The first Deanery Meeting for 2017 will be held in Naracoorte on Sunday, 12
th Feb, beginning at
2.00pm.The main topic will be Renewal in the Archdiocese and in particular our hopes and concerns for the future in our S.E. deanery. This will be led by Fr. Philip Marshall and Teresa Lynch of the Renewal Task Force. All parishioners are invited to attend. OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
A Eucharistic Community of Missionary Disciples.
Through a personal encounter with Jesus may we
become a caring community, nourished by the
Eucharist, scripture and prayer and guided by the
Holy Spirit, to reach out with love, to all.
ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS This week we welcomed back 204 students, their families and friends to another year of learning within this community.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM Families who are enrolled in this program should note the following dates:
Parent Meetings: Tuesdays, 14th February, 14th March & 9th May
School Support Sessions: Tuesdays 21st/28th February, 14th March, & 9th/16th/23rd May. Family Masses: 12th February, 5th March, 9th April [PALM SUNDAY] & 14th May.
Class Liturgies for Term 1
WEEK CLASS THURSDAY
4 1-2 CK CHAPEL 10.30 A.M
5 WHOLE SCHOOL ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
MASS AT CHURCH 9.30 AM
6 1-2 ML CHAPEL 10.30 A.M.
1-2 RG CHAPEL 11.30 A.M
7 5-6 RF CHAPEL 11.30 A.M
8 5-6 HK CHAPEL 10.15 A.M
9 3-4 BD CHAPEL 10.30 A.M
10 3-4 JP CHAPEL 10.30 A.M
11 RECEPTION CHAPEL 10.30 A.M.
Last Sunday’s Collection Planned Giving: $325.00 Loose Coin: $160.00 First Collection: $179.55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dominican Art Exhibition - An Exhibition of Art by
Dominican Artists. An Adelaide Fringe Event
Saturday February 18 and Sunday 19 February at Cabra Dominican College, 225 Cross Road, Cumberland Park,both days 2 to 6pm Art works by Sheila Flynn OP (UK/South Africa); Mary Horn OP (New Zealand); Kim En Joong OP (Korea/France); Maurice Keating OP (Australia); Cristobal Torres OP (USA/Cuba)
Rosemary Yelland OP (Australia). Curated by ATF Press, for further details please ring Hilary Regan 0411876099
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PARISH INFORMATION Parish Priest: Fr Dean Marin
Assistant Priest: Fr Michael Romeo
MOUNT GAMBIER CATHOLIC PARISH
MILLICENT CATHOLIC PARISH
St Paul’s Church, Penola Road, Mount Gambier Saturday (Vigil Mass): 6pm Mass Sunday: 11am Mass 5pm Youth Mass (2nd and 4th Sundays)
Weekday Masses: Please consult parish newsletter Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11.30am-12noon & 5.15pm-5.45pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday: After 12.05pm Mass and concluding with Holy Hour and Benediction from 5pm-6pm St Augustine’s Church, Jeffries Street, Port MacDonnell 1st, Sunday: 9am LWHC 2nd, 3rd Sunday: 9am Mass 4th, 5th Sunday: 9am LWHC
St Alphonsus’ Church, George Street, Millicent 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday: 9am Mass 3rd Sunday: 6pm Saturday (Vigil Mass) Weekday Masses: Please consult parish newsletter Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday: 4.30pm-4.55pm 3rd Saturday: 5.15pm-5.45pm St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Hagen Street, Robe 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Sunday: 12noon Mass 4th Sunday: No Mass or LWHC St Brigid’s Church, Railway Terrace, Beachport 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday: 10am Mass 2nd, 4th Sunday: 10am LWHC
Parish Office 26 Penola Road PO Box 45, Mount Gambier, SA 5290 Phone: 08 8725 6566 Fax: 08 8725 6409 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.mountgambiercatholic.org.au Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-3pm Wednesday: 9am-12noon Friday: 9am-5pm Secretary: Pat Finnis Pastoral Associate: Carol Chislett PPC Chair: Aaron Izzard
Parish Office George Street PO Box 49, Millicent SA 5280 Phone: 08 8733 3530 Fax: 08 8733 1593 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.millicentparish.com Office Hours Tuesday: 10am-4.30pm Thursday: 10am-2pm Secretary: Tania Millard PPC Chair: Liz Smyth
Tenison Woods College Principal: David Mezinec Phone: 8725 5455
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School Principal: Amanda Parslow Phone: 8733 3479
PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR: (To have names included in the list of the sick, the person or their family must give consent.
The list will commence anew on the first Sunday of the month)
Sick: Bob McIVER; Janet WILLIAMS; Noel SKEER; Molly O’SULLIVAN; Jun ZAMORA; Michael BOON; Steven BOON; Maureen BOYLE; Fr Kevin HORSELL; Adrian SMITH; Timothy John HUGHES; Henry RIDDOCH; Frank SUTO; Zoe ULI; Mary MEDHURST; Gwen ZED; Alan RAFTERY; Kim DEMPSEY-DOWLING; Cath MACKINTOSH; Denis KENNY; Sylvia JONES; Danny EDSON (Adelaide); Fred BRESOLIN; Trisha HEHIR; Joan TAYLOR (Reilly); Helen CLIFFORD.
Recently Deceased: Mick CONLIN; Noemi Maria FESTA; Peter JARNEVIC; Marie GERAGHTY; Fortunata BUETI; Jack GYSBERS (Millicent); Clare Elizabeth PREECE; Angelo GENTILE.
Anniversaries: John Allan STAFFORD; Liliana PUIATTI; Kathleen STEWART; Peter MULLAN; Geoffrey KELLY; Leo KELLY; Eileen BROOKS; Kath STEWART; Nora MONTESANTO; Clem BROWNE; John KEANE; Brien MUNRO; Judith WITMITZ; Domenica ZEMA; Cathy WATTS; David COLANIRO.
Memorials: Jim GUTHRIDGE.
