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N E W S L E T T E R N E W S L E T T E R Sunday 10 th May 2009 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER ELWOOD / ST KILDA WEST PARISH MEMBER OF CENTRAL DEANERY Sacred Heart Church St Columba’s Church 83 Grey St, St Kilda West 3182 Cnr Glenhuntly & Normandy Rds, Elwood 3184 Sacred Heart Mission St Columba’s Primary School 87 Grey Street, St Kilda 3182 Tel: 9537 1166 24 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood 3184 Tel: 9531 6560 PARISH OFFICE : 2 Normandy Rd, Elwood 3184 Tel: 9531 6120 Fax: 9525 7951 email: [email protected] Parish Priest: Fr John Petrulis ( [email protected] ) Pastoral Associate: Maria George ([email protected] ) Parish Visitor Sr Trish Kelly (call or email parish office) Parish Administrator: Jane Hearnes ( [email protected] ) WELCOME to all who celebrate the Eucharist with us today, to the church communities A Mothers’ Day Poem \ across our parish and a special welcome to any who may be visiting our parish. I know how often I took you for granted when I was growing up. A Blessing For Our Times I always assumed you'd be there May the Lord bless you and keep you; when I needed you.... and you always were. May the Lord’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you; But I never really thought about what that meant May God give you grace till I got older and began to realize never to sell yourself short; how often your time & energy were devoted to me. Grace to risk something big for something good; so now, for all the times I didn't say it before, Grace to remember that the world is now Thank you, Mum… I love you so very much! too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love; So may God take your minds Somebody said……….. o Somebody said you learn how to be a mother and think through them; by instinct - somebody never took a three- May God take your lips and speak through them; year-old shopping. o Somebody said being a mother is boring - May God take your hearts and set them on fire. somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a learner's permit. Through the power of God who created us, o Somebody said you can't love the second child who is redeeming us, and as much as you love the first .... somebody whose holy presence refuses to leave us unchanged. doesn't have two children. Amen. o Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home.... somebody We acknowledge the East Kulin Nation, never had grandchildren. the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand. We pay our respects to them for their care of the land. May we walk gently on this land. WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS OUR PARISH PRAYERS FOR THE SICK : The Way of the Spirit Ongoing prayerful support is Many of us today are acquainted with the great religious also asked for Jacinta McRae, Sue Comarmond, Isabelle traditions of the East such as Buddism and Hinduism. How Kelly, Cathy O’Brien, Maria many of us in the West are aware of the rich spiritual D’Agata, Joseph Escores, Edith O’Keefe, Stan & Carolyn tradition in our own backyard? Join us as we: explore Darnley, Elizabeth Rogers, Bruce Mitchell, Sr Cath Waucope, different voices from the Western spiritual tradition; Dorothy Vzkuvaitis, Chris Awcock, Grace Johnson, Gail practise some simple mediation in a friendly environment; Tanaskovic, Bianca Martinov discover parallels with Eastern spiritual thought and If you would like a family member or friend included on the prayer list practice and share coffee and cake afterwards. All welcome please call Jane on 9531 6560 or [email protected] Thanks – whether beliver, non-believer or somewhere in between. Where: 2 Normandy Rd, Elwood When: 7.30pm-9pm, 1 st Happy Mothers Day to all mothers, grandmothers Tues every month (from June 09) For more details contact Andrew at [email protected] or on 9563 5907 and mothering women. We thank Anne Carpenter, Christine Mitchell and Kathleen Upfold who share their reflections on mothering Joining our Parish RoRosterssters and Teams --- LAST CHANCE THIS WEEKEND at our Masses this weekend. THIS WEEKEND The sign-up form for ministries is still available for you to Come along and experience Taize Ecumenical Prayer complete – even if you are already involved in ministryministry at Sacred Heart Church on the second Wednesday of in the Parish . It covers Liturgical Ministry, Parish every month from 8pm – 9pm. ministries and Parish Group involvement. You may be new(ish) to the parish, you may have been involved in Kilbride Centre some way but are looking for a change. Now is the time to Tuesday Evening Conversation: Forgiveness. Dr Maryanne Confoy will explore the issue of inclusivity and the transforming think about what your involvement has been, what you’d power of forgiveness in today's world, using the Amish Community like to be a part of, and how youyouyou can contribute vitality example of forgiveness as a basis. and strength to the Parish. Date: Tuesday12 May Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Donation RSVP: 9690 The sign-up forms will be available for a number of 1076 Where: Kilbride Centre, 52 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park weeks, & at PentecostPentecost, the liturgies will focus on blessing Retreat Experience: Encountering God in the Gentle Breeze For any person who desires a deeper appreciation of their spiritual and commissioning those involved in various ways. life and a closer relationship with God. FOR MINISTERS OF THE WORD AND EUCHARIST Date: Friday Evening May 15, 7pm - 8pm & Saturday May 16, 10am AT 11AM SACRED HEART ––– the present roster will be - 4pm Cost: $45 RSVP: Prayer Guide Movement 9690 1076 by revised shortly with the new ministers in mind. Now is the May 11 Where: Kilbride Centre, 52 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park time to request a change if needed, with the new roster beginning after Pentecost. Coming up soon – Mass of anointing at St. Columba’s – Fri 5th June, 11am and lunch to follow. Please mark that in your calendar, we’ll be looking for donations of food, and offers of transport. SAFETY IN OUR CHURCHESCHURCHES: Regrettably, it’s necessary to warn parishioners attending Mass to be careful with their personal items such as bags and purses, especially when coming to communion. Unfortunately, a young person had her mobile phone stolen from her bag at Sacred Some of Australia’s finest performers are wearing their Heart Church last weekend while she went up for hearts on their sleeves and helping to raise funds to support communion. We can help by watching out for each other, Sacred Heart Mission. especially those who may be visitors to our Masses. The Heart of St Kilda Concert, on 4 June at the Palais Theatre, features Blue King Brown, Kate Ceberano, Sean Congratulations to Rita Murphy who Choolburra, Ethel Chop, Stephen Cummings, Tom Gleeson, celebrates her 90 th birthday this week. Ash Grunwald, Icehouse, Mick Molloy, Brian Nankervis, Celia Pacquola, Tex Perkins, RocKwiz Orchestra, Tim Rogers, Scared Weird Little Guys, Mark Seymour, Dan Reminder - Liturgy Team meeting this Thursday 14 th May 7.30pm. Sultan and Julia Zemiro. Sacred Heart Mission assists thousands of people who are We are pleased to inform you that Pope Benedicat has homeless or living in poverty and provides over 250,000 free appointed Monsignor Leslie Rogers Tomlinson VG as Titular meals a year. The concert aims to raise $100,000 which will Bishop of Siniti and Auxillary Bishop of Melbourne fund 40,000 meals. Tickets on sale now - www.ticketmaster.com.au or tel: 136 100 OUR LITURGICAL CALENDAR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS COLLECTION LAST WEEKEND : MONDAY 9.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at St Columba’s Church Thanksgiving Collection TUESDAY 9.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at St Columba’s Church Thanksgiving Envelopes $ 930.50 Loose cash $ 699.20 2.30pm COMMUNION SERVICE FOR THE SICK OR ELDERLY Total last weekend $ 1629.70 at Avonsleigh 41-43 Robe St, St Kilda Total after 18 weeks $23787.16 All are very welcome to join us. Average $ 1321.51 WEDNESDAY 9.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at St Columba’s Church Presbytery Collection THURSDAY 9.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at St Columba’s Church Thanksgiving Envelopes $ 914.30 11.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at Sacred Heart Church Total after 18 weeks $14710.95 FRIDAY 9.00am COMMUNION SERVICE at St Columba’s Church Average $ 817.28 16 / 17 May – 6th Sunday of Easter SATURDAY 6.00pm VIGIL MASS at St Columba’s Church OUR FIRST COLLECTION IS THE THANKSGIVING We warmly welcome Fr Terry Wade as celebrant COLLECTION , THE SECOND IS THE PRESBYTERY COLLECTION . ANY OTHER SPECIAL COLLECTIONS WILL BE TAKEN UP AS A LEAVING COLLECTION – EG SUNDAY 9.00am MASS at St Columba’s Church CENTACARE , PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH , CARITAS 11.00am MASS at Sacred Heart Church We warmly welcome Bishop Hilton Deakin as celebrant PARISH CALENDAR th th Mon 11 May – 2pm Eucharist Parent Meeting Parish Office Thurs 4 June – Parish Council Meeting 5.30pm Mon 11 th May – Baptism Preparation Evening 7.30pm Parish Thurs 4 th June – SHM Heart of St.Kilda Concert, Palais Office Theatre 7pm th th Wed 12 May - TAIZE Ecumenical Prayer 8-9pm Sacred Fri 5 June – 11am Healing & Annointing Mass St Columba’s Heart Church \ th th Thurs 14 May – Liturgy Team Meeting Mon 8 June – Baptism Preparation Evening 7.30pm Parish Office Mon 18 th May – 2pm Eucharist Parent Meeting Parish Office Wed 10 th June - TAIZE Ecumenical Prayer 8-9pm Sacred Heart Church th Thurs 21 st May – 7pm Eucharist Parent Meeting Parish Office Mon 15 June – 6 – 8pm Family Eucharist Night – Fish & Chips Mon 25 th May – RCIA Meeting 7.30pm Sat 20 / Sun 21 st June – Eucharist Presentation Masses at St Columba’s th nd Tues 26 May – Sacred