Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. PATRICK’S PARISH, PAKENHAM 30th June, 2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY nd St Patrick’s Catholic Parish We remember those who have died recently including Joan Doherty Australian bishops meet , pray at St Peter’s tomb PARISH COUNCIL: Our next parish council will be on the 2 of July at acknowledges the Bunurong and Tomo Gruguric and those anniversaries occur about this time 7:30 pm in the parish library. If there are any topics that you would like Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to the Australian Catholic to be discussed at the council please contact the parish office. Owners of this land, who have walked We pray for those who are sick including Pam Silke, Brian John bishops and encouraged them to explore new ways of being missionary upon and cared for it for thousands of Ramsdale, David Lively, Clyde Dias, Michael Bakker Philomena in Australia at this time. Source: ACBC Media Blog. BRINGING CHILDREN TO OUR MOTHER, ONE HAIL MARY AT A years. We acknowledge the continu ed Molloy, Elizabeth Ware, David Gudgeon and Lyn Hardidge Almost 40 Australian bishops met with Pope Francis for more than two TIME: On the third Saturday of every month, Rosary prayers for the deep spiritual attachment and Children and Youth would be offered in St.Patricks Parish, Pakenham, relationship of Aboriginal and Torres BAPTISMS: This weekend we welcome Alexis Monckton and her hours yesterday as part of their Ad Limina Apostolorum visit, translated from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm. Children will lead the Rosary with parents Strait Islander peoples to this country and parents Bernadette and Cory “Receive the light of Christ. Parents and as “To the Threshold of the Apostles”. It was a high point of a also joining in. Our first Rosary was offered on June 15th and we are commit ourselves to the ongoing journey Godparents this light is entrusted to you to keep burning brightly” (Rite memorable first day of the Ad Limina, which began with the bishops of Reconciliation. looking forward to the next one. of Baptism). Next Baptism Preparation is Sunday, July 7th at 2.45pm celebrating Mass at the tomb of St Peter. Parish Priest: Fr Bernard Buckley in the Parish library. “To celebrate the Eucharist at the tomb of Peter and then to engage in WOOLWORTHS STICKERS FOR SCHOOLS: There is a box on the Email: [email protected] pastoral dialogue with his successor was a unique and grace-filled way table in the foyer for anyone who would like to give their stickers to our Parish Secretary: Mary Craven GOODBYE AND WELCOME: While we say goodbye to Fr.Xavier Pinto to start our week in Rome,” Australian Catholic Bishops Conference parish schools. Thank you in advance they will provide sports and Pastoral Workers: Katrina Venn Siji Dominic, at the 6:00 pm Saturday mass, we welcome Fr. Herman Hengel who president said. educational equipment needed.

Jane Parsons will be celebrating our Sunday masses. THE COUPLES FOR CHRIST (OCEANIA MISSION): A private Safety Officer for Children & Vulnerable Adults: The bishops raised with Pope Francis a number of topics that are of FR BERNARD BUCKLEY: Fr Bernard continues to recover from his deep concern to the Church in Australia. international association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right invites you to Herbie O’Flynn recent surgery and is grateful for your prayers and kindness. He is very a Christian Life Program on June 30, 2019, 1-5pm, St. Michael Parish [email protected] grateful also for the kind assistance of Fr Xavier Pinto during the past Among them were the Church’s work to eliminate child sexual abuse Centre, 119 High St., Berwick VIC 3806. For more information please Our Schools two months. It is evident that Fr Bernard needs a longer time to recover and to accompany survivors of abuse, the bishops’ desire to support contact Oniel & Queenie Oras at . 0477 208 482. St Clare’s Early Learning Centre: 5940 6777 properly and so Fr Geoff Baron will provide Masses for the parish on all and minister to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the hopes Director Marg’Driscoll weekends of July. Please continue to keep Fr Bernard in your prayers. for the Plenary Council and the need to find new ways of witnessing to NEW ROSTERS: Please pick up your new rosters from the table in the

St Clare’s Primary School: 5940 6777 Jesus Christ in Australian society in a time of change. foyer.

Principal Helen Staindl GET WELL MESSAGES FOR FR BERNARD: There are little sheets

St Patrick’s Primary School: 5940 2888 out in the foyer that you can write a little message to Fr. Bernard . They “There was an ease and a fraternal warmth in the way Pope Francis WELCOME TABLE: Principal Mick O’Brien will be collected and given to him. spoke and an attentiveness in his listening to the questions the bishops 30/6 6pm J Ruys 9am B Hind 10.30 I Merrigan St Francis Xavier College: 9707 3111 asked,” Archbishop Coleridge said. 7/7 6pm LUNCH WITH BISHOP PAT O’REGAN: You are invited to lunch with th Conference vice president Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP said the CHURCH CLEANING SUNDAY MASS TIMES Bishop Pat O’Regan on Saturday 24 August 2019. The lunch will be at 5/7 M Mendis Family 12/7 T & N Andrews the Black Tie Function Centre, 90 Alfred St, Warragul, 12noon. The two meeting with Pope Francis was “moving and deeply encouraging”. He Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am said it showed the benefit of the Petrine ministry, “of being our solid CHILDREN’S LITURGY: WEEKDAY LITURGY TIMES course lunch will cost $45 and wine, beer and soft drinks will be 30/6 D Velten R Kollaris 7/7 T Ridgeway & Volunteer please ‘rock’ and ‘confirming the brethren’”. available at bar prices. The event is open to men and women who want ROSARY STATUE:

Monday 01/07 9.30am Liturgy and Communion to support this venture. This event is proudly hosted by the Knights of “The Holy Father clearly understood our situation in Australia. It was a 30/6 Manoj Mendis 7/7 K Bailey Service the Southern Cross, Diocese of Sale and all proceeds will go to the real moment of grace,” Archbishop Fisher said. bursary fund for the education of Sale Diocese Seminarians. Tickets TIME READERS MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Tuesday 02/07 11am Funeral Mass Tommo Gruguric are available at : https://www.trybooking.com/BDRJN Darwin Bishop said he was “deeply impressed” by Pope

Francis. J Parsons BUILDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. Thanks to those who have 6pm H Judd M Roche W & B Vail R Ginting 11am Mass at Shanagolden This will T Andrews Wednesday 03/07 responded as we have about 50 attending so far. The venue is now be the last mass at Shanagolden till Fr “I was impressed by his humanity, his compassion, his sense of th moved to the Church as audio and video are easier to arrange. The Hengel returns on 7 August th collegiality, his passion for working with all the people of God in a session is Wednesday 17 July at 7:00pm. All those with WWCC for G Thompson P Maxfield g Prestt B Barker synodal Church and his true commitment to the Gospel,” Bishop Gauci 9am Thursday 04/07 9.30am Communion Service St Patrick’s are expected to attend. Mark your attendance on the sheets said. H Francis N Boloski P Carlin in the foyer or contact Herbie on 0419223631 or at Friday 05/07 9:30am Communion Service [email protected] The Ad Limina visit continues until Friday, June 28. The Australian . J Estrada U Tiberi A Vanday M Welliwatte bishops will meet in the coming days with the various departments of 10.30 9.30-10.30am Exposition of the RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN: The parish will the with responsibilities for different aspects of Church life. A Raos C Faamausili A Stowers Saturday 06/07 BlessedSsacrament soon be preparing school-aged children and their siblings for Baptism. If 6pm Mass you would like your child/ren to be involved in this program could you th NEXT MINISTERS OF . PADDY’S KITCHEN: Dinner on the 16 June run by St Patrick’s READERS please contact the parish office 59417315 or email WEEK THE EUCHARIST Primary was a huge success with about 45 attending. Parents, Sunday 07/07 9:00am & 10.30 Mass [email protected] A. Mendis L.Garvey, W & B Vail, R.Ginting, Teachers and children need to be congratulated for making the night so 6pm th E.Fernando A.Tanner enjoyable. Next session is on 7 July with Sue Hilder as the leader. RECONCILIATION: No Reconciliations for July . RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): The RCIA Contact 0409 202 903 or [email protected]. P.Velton G.Thompson, P.Fernando, K.Venn, 9am MARY’S INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP: process is an important part of parish life, working with people who are YARRA THEOLOGICAL UNION: Opens enrolment bookings for D.Rowlands H& R Francis Saturday 10-10.30am keen to find out more about God and the church: who we are, what we Semester 2 Study Discover new depths to your faith. D & J Estrada, C.Faamausili, B.Kollaris, SHANAGOLDEN ROSARY GROUP: believe, how to get to know Jesus better in life. Many of these inquirers Yarra Theological Union, a Catholic College of the University of Divinity, 10.30 A. & J Arul J.Mozina Email [email protected] for prayer requests. are baptized or welcomed into the church at Easter next year. The RCIA is taking enrolments for theological study. ST. PATRICK’S GIFT SHOP: Open before and after all Team, candidates, their sponsors meet over several months starting Enrolment appointments are from 24th June until 11th July 2019. weekend masses or by appointment often around August. The gatherings are marked by sharing, listening, Phone 9890 3771 or [email protected] for an appointment. See CATHOLIC CARE: Counselling services 1800522076 learning, teaching, answering questions etc. FINANCE MATTERS: www.ytu.edu.au Last week: PG $1859.00 Loose $976.40 House $837.85 Or visit 1 Rogers Street, Pakenham If you or you know of someone who would like to join this journey, SEWING GROUP: Every Thursday from 11am-2.30pm in please contact Siji @ 59417315 or Email ST VINCENT DE PAUL POOR MAN’S APPEAL: This year our This week PG $1417.40 Loose $557.00 House $621.75 th st the parish library contact Cheryl 0417124881 [email protected] appeal will be in July on the weekends 7 to the 21 . Your

EXERCISE GROUP: Every Thursday 10am Chair exercises donations of nonperishable food items such as spaghetti, baked beans, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not long life milk, canned tomatoes, biscuits, noodles, etc. would be greatly available Contact Bev 59401890 MOTHERS PRAYERS: Is an organization that was formed to gather subject to the law”- Gal 5:18 appreciated and can be left in the foyer of the church. The appeal will ST. PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP: Meets 7.10pm Contact mothers who wished to pray together for their children and th end on 21st July so items can be left up till then. Theo 59417413.. All welcome. Next meeting 5 July. grandchildren and to find the support they needed. The first gathering Do your parish ministries complement each other or do they st ST.VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: meets in the Parish for this group will be on the 1 August 2019 at 10:00am. There is a compete against each other? Is your parish “one Body of Christ” nd ST. PATRICK’S LUNCHEON GROUP: A great time was had by all at library on the 2 Tuesday of the month at 1.30 signup sheet in the foyer if you would like to join. You could find more last months lunch. Good food and conversation with lots of laughs. Our or a bunch of little, separate ministries controlled by human ego? Help Line is 1300305330. information on their website at http://www.mothersprayers.org or next lunch is Wednesday 3rd July at the Royal Hotel, 96-100 Station The goal of all parish ministries is to bring people to Christ. All of Street, Kooweerup at 12 noon. If you haven’t joined us before we would our parish work should be for the glory of God’s name, not our contact Siji through Parish Office. own name. love to see you. Please contact Kathy 0418679616. St. Patricks Parish Centre Phone: 5941 7315 Presbytery: 5941 1217 Email: [email protected] Parish Website: www stpatricks pakenhm.com.au