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ST. PATRICK’S PARISH PAKENHAM TRINITY SUNDAY 27th May, 2018

st ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY We remember those who have died recently including Peg PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 – FROM FRANCIS: I extend PADDY’S KITCHEN: There will be a meeting on Thursday 31 May at St Patrick’s Catholic Parish Hilder, Joe Byrne Sr Monica Mackenzie and those whose cordial greetings and prayerful good wishes as the Catholic community 7pm in the Welcome Room to finalise our plans for our first meal on rd acknowledges the Bunurong and anniversaries occur about this time including Mile Kruljac & of Australia joins in prayer on Sunday to launch the Sunday June 3 . Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Karlo Vrban. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, let your immediate preparations for the forthcoming 2020 Plenary Council. ST. PATRICK’S LUNCHEON GROUP: Our next outing will be to the Owners of this land, who have walked perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Upon all taking part in the preparatory process, I invoke the Holy Tooradin Sports Club, 62 South Gippsland Highway, Tooradin at 12 upon and cared for it for thousands of Amen Spirit’s gifts of wisdom, harmony and openness to the Lord’s will for th noon on June 6 . Everyone is welcome to come. If you would like to years. We acknowledge the continued We pray for those who are sick including Vincenza Santo, Elizabeth the future of his pilgrim Church in the country. It is my hope that deep spiritual attachment and come please contact Kathy 0418679616 or [email protected] Ware, Keith Brooks, Gudgeon, Calvin Furnell, Richard Pereira, through patient dialogue and faith-filled discernment, the conciliar relationship of Aboriginal and Torres CATHOLIC AGED CARE: Villa Maria Catholic Homes invite you to Strait Islander peoples to this country Val Battams, George Hilder, Lyn Hardidge and Austin. We journey will confirm the Catholics in Australia in a spirit of fraternal and commit ourselves to the ongoing pray for all who care for the sick and worry about them. May their unity and missionary discipleship, thus enabling them to be a leaven of visit Shanagolden Aged Care Residence, Webster Way, Pakenham to meet our exceptional care staff and learn more about our fantastic journey of Reconciliation. works of service be richly blessed. (Names can only be placed on this holiness, justice and reconciliation in today’s rapidly changing society list by the sick person or a family member). As a pledge of the sustaining grace of our Lord , I willingly lifestyle program Call now for your personal tour 59453700

BAPTISMS: Receive the light of Christ. Parents and Godparents this impart my Apostolic Blessing. Franciscus P.P. RESTORE YOUR SOUL: Pakenham Lakeside Church hosts a Parish Priest: Fr Bernard Buckley Email: [email protected] light is entrusted to you to keep burning brightly” (Rite of Baptism). The monthly Taize style service on the second Sunday of the month at rd Plenary Council Prayer next Baptism Preparation session is June 3 at 2.45pm in the parish 4:30pm, at Lakeside College. Members of all churches are invited to Parish Secretary: Mary Craven Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost. Pastoral Workers: Marianne Dineen, Siji library. 'Restore your Soul' through this service, with time for singing, Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land. Dominic, Jane Parsons contemplative prayer, silence, and the Word of God FIRST COMMUNION DAY: Congratulations and many blessings on O God, bless and unite all your people in Australia st Safety Officer for Children & Vulnerable all the children and their families who are celebrating their very first and guide us on the pilgrim way of the Plenary Council. BIGGEST MORNING TEA: On Thursday 31 May there will be a Adults: Herbie O’Flynn communion this weekend. We all pray that in receiving the Body of Give us the grace to see your face in one another Biggest Morning Tea in aid of the Cancer Council. Come along to the [email protected] Christ you will grow into a full member of the Body of Christ in the and to recognise Jesus, our companion on the road. Parish Hall from 10am-12noon. Entry is by Gold Coin Donation Our Schools world. Give us the courage to tell our stories proceeds go direct to the Cancer Council. Tea and Coffee supplied. St Clare’s Early Learning Centre: To help raise funds we are seeking donations of home baked or store A REFLECTION FOR TRINITY SUNDAY: Go Beyond Your Comfort and to speak boldly of your truth. 5940 6777 bought food and helpers on the day to set up and pack up. Also raffle Zone! That was a shock to Jesus’ first followers. Go to all nations? Give us ears to listen humbly to each other Director: Marg Driscoll and a discerning heart to hear what you are saying. donations would be appreciated. For more info please contact Tamara But they were Jews! Nonetheless, that was Matthew’s message for St Clare’s Primary School: 5940 6777 Lead your Church into a hope-filled future, 0414063353 ot [email protected]. We can also be followed on early Christians. The was originally written for a community of Principal: Helen Staindl that we may live the joy of the Gospel. facebook page Biggest morning tea 31/05/18. St Patrick’s Primary School: 5940 2888 mostly Jewish followers of Jesus. Go beyond your comfort zone, it tells Through Jesus Christ our Lord, CHILDREN’S LITURGY: 27/5 F DeBona & A Jayawardena Principal: Mick O’Brien them. Build relationships with people who are different, with people bread for the journey from age to age. St College: 9707 3111 you never expected to enter your life. 3/06 J Schalks 7 J White Amen. WELCOME TABLE: Principal: Vincent Feeney Does that shock you? Look around at your life. Is everyone the same? th Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us. 26/27 May 6pm Volunteer 9am A Jayawardena 10.30 L O’Fl ynn SUNDAY MASS TIMES Same skin colour? Same interests? Same economic level? Same St Mary MacKillop, pray for us. 02/03 June 6pm M VanDiemen 9am B Hind 10.30 I Merrigan Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am activities and interests? It’s easy for us to stay in our comfort zone. But WEEKDAY LITURGY TIMES ROSARY STATUE: 27/5 R Pereira 2/6 H Pereira if we do, we miss out. You can find out more about the Plenary Council 2020 at the new CLEANING ROSTER:

Jesus grew up in , which some scholars argue was an website: www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au 1/6 M Sashanami & J C Pauguy 8/6 M Weliwatte & R Dias 9.30amLiturgy of the Word and Monday 28/05 Communion ethnically mixed part of Israel. His apostles were also quite a mix. One PARISH INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY AND ‘EXPO’: Thanks to all wanted to start a revolution against the Romans (Simon the Zealot) FINANCE MATTERS: Tuesday 29/05 9.30am Mass while another collected taxes for them (Matthew). In this Gospel, which who contributed so generously to the International Food Day and Last week PG $1880.05 Loose $783.45 House $862.05 “Parish Expo”. It was a great presentation of the many gifts and is the climax of the , Jesus sends this diverse group This week: PG $1960.00 Loose $590.20 House $833.40

from a diverse area to baptise all people. talents, the great richness, of all the nationalities, groups and teams, th

Wednesday 30/05 11.00 Mass at Shanagolden who make up our parish. Thanks to all who worked so hard to prepare May 20 2018 - Feast of the Holy Trinity: “The Spirit itself bears

The message is clear. We find life more full when we meet, serve, the day. It was a wonderful way to celebrate Pentecost. witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children learn from, and develop relationships with all types of people. Likely then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…” – Romans Thursday 31/05 9.30 Mass we’ve all learned a lot about sacrifice and faith from friends who have ALPHA PROGRAM: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Alpha has 8:16-17

worked hard to build a life in this country; learned about prejudice from to be postponed. Dates and more details will be published in the Friday 01/06 9.30am Mass at St Clare’s bulletin. We will need more volunteers to create a core group to run If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, shouldn’t we work to build gay and marginalised friends; learned about compassion by listening the programme. If interested please contact Tresa Andrews. up His kingdom? Shouldn’t we be good stewards of our 9.30am Exposition of the to homeless people worry about their homeless friends. inheritance, using our time in prayer, our talent in charitable Saturday 02/06 Blessed Sacrament 0421931888 [email protected] Here’s some ideas for you. When you go to soup kitchens or homeless works and our treasure to care for the Church that God has left to 6PM Vigil mass shelters, take time to talk with the people who eat or sleep there. Eat ANNUAL WINTER APPEAL: If you have any of the following: us? Our Church is a treasured heirloom from God. Do we treat it Sunday 27/05 9am & 10.30 Mass blankets, sleeping bags, beanies, warm scarves, gloves, or warm lunch or mix during parties with others who have different interests. that way? socks, preferably new ... or in good condition, could you please collect Ask people with different ethnic or religious backgrounds to tell you a

RECONCILIATION: Saturday 9.30am or any time by little bit about their culture. Get some friends together and go to a local from your family and friends and drop it in the box placed in the foyer... MINISTERS OF THIS READERS .. We will be going on our street run to help the homeless... so please THE EUCHARIST arrangement with Father. ethnic . Or have lunch or coffee in a neighbourhood that’s WEEKEND MARY’S INTERCESSORY PRAYERS: different ethnically or economically from your own. Maybe you’ll meet donate if you are able to ….. thank you. God bless you. Rochelle N Andrews D Dominic M Burhop H Judd Saturday 10:00-10.30am someone new there. Look for programs or retreats that help you get to Pereira. 6pm J Parsons M Wiwczaruk S Dominic SHANAGOLDEN ROSARY GROUP: know others from different countries, races, or religions. Search the FROM THE PARISH SAFETY OFFICER: Updating parishioners with Email [email protected] for prayer requests internet for sites that explore different cultures. Just leave the borders P Velten Working With Children’s Check. An email has been sent to all 9am R & R & A Jayawardena C McCowan ST PATRICK’S GIFT SHOP: Open before and after all G Thompson behind. Stretch yourself. parishioners with a WWCC, who have email addresses registered on N Boloski weekend masses or by appointment. Jessey 0406901318 WE ARE GOD’S WORK OF ART: A mosaic consists of thousands of the Parish database. This is to draw attention to the St Patrick’s J Beale M Welliwatte A Parma R Lappin ST. PATRICK’S PLAYGROUP: If you would like 10.30am little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some Professional Standards document on the parish website: F Fanchette M Hobbin J Mozina information please call Christine 0438364881 are gold. When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire stpatrickspakenham.com.au There you will find the “Obligation of Staff CATHOLIC CARE: Counselling Services 1800522076 MINISTERS OF the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that and Volunteers” code, that replaces the previous “Code of Conduct” NEXT WEEK READERS 1 Roger Street, Pakenham Catholic Care THE EUCHARIST all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story form, which, it is asked, all sign. SEWING GROUP: Every Thursday from 11am – 2.30pm none of these stones can tell by itself. If you did not get an email, then you do not have an email address on A Mendins M Roche A Tanner D & P Augustine in the parish library Contact Cheryl 0417124811. 6pm the system. Please visit the parish website and access the E Fernando J Parsons EXERCISE GROUP: Every Thursday in the parish library That is what our life in community is about. Each of us is like a little Professional Standards document. Paper copies will be available in 10am Chair Exercises available. Contact Bev 59401890 stone, but together we reveal the face of God to the world. Nobody M O’Brien J Schalks M Pauguy P Velten M Dineen the Church foyer together with copies of the “Obligations” code for you 9am ST. PATRICK’S PRAYER GROUP:.Meets in the can say: "I make God visible." But others who see us together can say: D Rowlands G Thompson to sign. Herbie O’Flynn ([email protected]) Welcome Room every Second Friday 7.10pm start. "They make God visible." Community is where humility and glory L O’Flynn I Merrigan A Stowers H Yuke C Mayer Contact Theo 59417413. Next date 01/06 touch. Henri Nouwen 10.30 M Byers D SweeFan

Parish Centre Phone: 5941 7315 Fax: 5941 7316 Presbytery: 5941 1217 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stpatrickspakenham.com.au 142 Princes Highway Pakenham, 3810

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH PAKENHAM TRINITY SUNDAY 27th May, 2018

Parish Centre Phone: 5941 7315 Fax: 5941 7316 Presbytery: 5941 1217 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stpatrickspakenham.com.au 142 Princes Highway Pakenham, 3810