Diocese of Sale Our Lady Help Of

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496 Princes Highway, Narre Warren - Diocese of Sale

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST YEAR B – 6 JUNE 2021

FIRST READING: Ex 24:3-8 A reading from the book of Exodus

Moses went and told the people all the commands of the Lord and all the ordinances. In answer, all the people said with one voice, ‘We will observe all the commands that the Lord has decreed.’ Moses put all WELCOME TO OUR CHILD SAFE PARISH OF OUR the commands of the Lord into writing, and early next morning he built an altar at the foot of the LADY HELP OF mountain, with twelve standing-stones for the twelve tribes of Israel. Then he directed certain young CHRISTIANS , where we are Israelites to offer holocausts and to immolate bullocks to the Lord as communion sacrifices. Half of the committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all blood Moses took up and put into basins, the other half he cast on the altar. And taking the Book of the children, young people and Covenant he read it to the listening people, and they said, ‘We will observe all that the Lord has decreed; adults at risk. We take our moral and legal obligations we will obey.’ Then Moses took the blood and cast it towards the people. ‘This’ he said ‘is the blood of the seriously and commit to a Covenant that the Lord has made with you, containing all these rules.’ zero tolerance of all forms of abuse. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 115:12-13. 15-18. R. v.13 For any concerns, please contact the Parish (R.) I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord. Safeguarding Officer; Suzie Schumacher on 1. How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me? The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on 97047935 the Lord’s name. (R.) or 2. O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful. Your servant, Lord, your servant [email protected] am I; you have loosened my bonds. (R.) For emergency sick calls 3. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord’s name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfil only, please ring the before all his people. (R.) presbytery on 9704 7946. For all other matters, including funerals, please SECOND READING: Heb 9:11-15 A reading from the letter to the Hebrews contact the office on Now Christ has come, as the high priest of all the blessings which were to come. He has passed through 9704 7935 the greater, the more perfect tent, which is better than one made by men’s hands because it is not of this created order; and he has entered the sanctuary once and for all, taking with him not the blood of goats PARISH TEAM and bull calves, but his own blood, having won an eternal redemption for us. The blood of goats and bulls

and the ashes of a heifer are sprinkled on those who have incurred defilement and they restore the Parish Priest Fr Brendan Hogan holiness of their outward lives; how much more effectively the blood of Christ, who offered himself as the

Assistant Priest perfect sacrifice to God through the eternal Spirit, can purify our inner self from dead actions so that we Fr Isuru Weliwatte do our service to the living God. He brings a new covenant, as the mediator, only so that the people who

Pastoral Associate were called to an eternal inheritance may actually receive what was promised: his death took place to Emily D'Sylva cancel the sins that infringed the earlier covenant.

Secretary/Safeguarding Officer - Suzie Schumacher GOSPEL: Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Sacrament Coordinator On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, Jesus’

Vimi Pinto disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?" He sent

Youth Ministers two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water. Gloria Aupito Iuliano & Hanson Wilson Follow him. Wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is my guest

Book Keeper room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"' Then he will show you a large upper room Nicole Newport-Ryan furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there." The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover. While they were eating, he took PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Douglas Rodrigues, Ian bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took a Gozmao, Cecile Wheare, cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, "This is my blood of Kathleen Dauguet, Alston Soff, Clyde Netto, Dean the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine Everard, John Lourens, Max until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God." Then, after singing a hymn, they went out to the Bennett. Mount of Olives.

THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD

Mass Intentions for the week 5 June (6.00pm) – 12 June (9.15am)

Saturday 5 June, 6.00pm Milroy Jansz (RIP) Death Anniversary

Lilia Paez (RIP) Remembrance Dudley Gonsalves (RIP) 5th Death Anniversary Sunday 6 June, 9.00am Thanksgiving for Emerson & Andres Lolohea Brother Maynard Heldt (RIP) Death Anniversary th Thanksgiving for Tyronne and Jennifer Netto on their 40 Wedding Anniversary Concepcion Anca (RIP) Death Anniversary Robert and Aurora Richter (RIP) Death Anniversary Sunday 6 June, 11.00am Mario Galicia (RIP) Recent Death Thanksgiving for David Giaccotto on his 45th birthday Sunday 6 June, 6.00pm Stanley Corrie (RIP) Remembrance Tuesday 8 June, 7.30pm Vanitha Jacob (RIP) 40th day of remembrance Thanksgiving for Paul & Andrea Matthews & family Thanksgiving for Ajitha Wilson on her birthday Wednesday 9 June, 9.15am Pamela Simons (RIP) Death Anniversary Newton Lowe (RIP) Recent Death

Bridget & Ronald Ferrier (RIP) Remembrance Thursday 10 June, 9.15am Kenroy Ferrier (RIP) Remembrance Thanksgiving for Micah & Isaac Lolohea Thanksgiving for Charlotte Blanche Friday 11 June, 9.15am Thanksgiving for Beverley & Michael De Souza on their wedding anniversary Lilia Paez (RIP) Remembrance Lydia Rose Sleiman (RIP) 1st Birthday Remembrance

Saturday 12 June, 9.15am Doris & Clarence Papalie (RIP) Remembrance For all those who have died to Covid-19 (RIP)

RECENT DEATHS: Keith Taylor, Delia Figueroa, Patricia Samuels

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: Dudley Gonsalves, Brother Maynard Heldt, Concepcion Anca, Robert and Aurora Richter, Pamela Simons, Mgr Ned Hynes, Fr James Byrne, Mgr Stan Crowe, Fr William McLoughlin, Fr Frank Carroll, Bishop Richard Ryan CM, Fr Michael Clarke OMI, Fr Denis O’Callaghan, Fr Frank O’Reagan, Fr Michael Dwyer, Prof. Fr Sylvester Barry, Mgr Bill Walsh, Fr Eugene O’Connell, Fr Michael Dwyer, Mgr John Gallagher.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Marissa & Joshua Hooten, Freddo, Ashleigh, Mario Pineda, Courtney Mizzi, Kathy Allard, Elizabeth VanWel, Irangani, Joe & Bebe DeGroot, Rosa Maria Santos, Vitalina Iuliano, John M Doherty, Patricia Sullivan, Alistaire D’Rosario, Vida Windsor, Anton Perera, Terry Sims, Zinnia Noeh Godden, Merced Starry, Irma Shelton, Natalie, Monique Casse, Rosa Zonno, Erlinda McPherson, Linda Sherwood, Nick Pilakis, Sandra Logan, Samantha Watson, Efren Moldez, Reese Armitage, Nicky Stockes, Virag Zoltan, Jacqueline Sloothaak, Grant Dockary, Aydah Colman, Rodney Ross-guilder, Rudolf Pahor, Elisabeth Frieling, Una Denis, Tuia Siaosi, Anthony Andrew, Aileen Rosales, Christian Coles, Ann Jean-Pierre, Lisa Uti, David Khoury, Misa Ierome, Willoughby Newport, Joe Cimino, Jenice Lopina, Nina Fuchshuber, Pierre Bigaignon.

With respect for the privacy of the person who is ill, we can only accept requests from the ill person or their immediate family. Please advise the Parish Office if you wish to be taken off the sick list.

WHEN PARISHIONERS GIVE TO THE CHURCH, THEY ARE GIVING TO THE COMMUNITY, MAKING HIS KINGDOM A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL

Tap & Give donation terminals have arrived in our church! This is a covid-safe initiative that will assist in keeping our parishioners and visitors safe. The Tap & Give terminals are intended to replace the collection plate, not Planned Giving, and will be located at the entrance of the church. Both the First and Second Collection Tap & Give terminals are set at $5; should you wish to donate a larger amount, simply tap more than once.

Planned Giving - Thank you to those who continue to give so generously to the parish on a regular basis. We are still encouraging parishioners to donate via electronic means instead of using envelopes. Please contact the office to discuss the various options to see what best suits you and your circumstances. To contribute to the First Collection, please consider using the new Tap & Give donation terminals in the church. The First Collection provides the income for all the running expenses of our parish - staff employment, insurance, church and office maintenance, liturgical supplies, utilities, and most importantly - parish ministries and services. To contribute to the Second Collection, please use the Tap & Give terminal at church or alternatively you can use the following bank details – OLHC Presbytery - BSB 083-879 - Acc # 489 168 561

The Second Collection provides for the living expenses for Fr Brendan and Fr Isuru - their monthly stipend, household food expenses, utilities and house maintenance. This collection also contributes to a central fund which provides for the healthcare of priests and for the care and upkeep of retired priests.

DUE TO THE LOCKDOWN, ALL MASSES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED THROUGH YOUTUBE AS FOLLOWS:

Tuesday 7.30pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9.15am & Sunday 9.00am

The Parish Office is closed and staff are working remotely for the duration of the lockdown. They are available to assist parishioners via the phone or email.

QR CODE COMPLIANCE - As per Victorian Government regulations QR code compliance is now compulsory for contact tracing. Every person that attends our parish complex for longer than 15 minutes must scan the QR code. We have setup individual QR Codes for the Church, Parish Office, Parish Centre and Keogh Room. All mass attendees will need to scan the code and login each time they attend mass. For those of you who are unable register your attendance via QR code, please write down your name, phone number, time and date of visit on the VISITOR CONTACT LOG available at the welcome desk. The parish needs to retain this information for 28 days for contact tracing.

THE 5TH NATIONAL COUNT OF ATTENDANCE AT MASS will be conducted when restrictions are lifted.

PARISH CENSUS - A parish census will be conducted when restrictions are lifted. This process will enable us to update our parish records – adding new members of our community and noting changes with addresses, emails and phone numbers.

OLHC LADIES DAY – this event has been postponed.

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD – We are delighted to announce that one of own parishioners, William Aupito Iulliano, will be celebrating his First Mass on Friday 2 July, at 7.30pm at OLHC Parish. He is being ordained on 29th June in Brisbane for the Diocese of Cairns. William and his family are well known to our parish. We have been blessed to see William’s faith mature within our community. He was a vibrant member of our parish altar servers group, youth group for a number of years, a student of St Francis Xavier College and also made a commitment to minster with the NET team in Brisbane for 2 years. We congratulate William for having the courage to respond to God’s call in his life. We pray that William will come to know Jesus’ love deeply and we pray that the Holy Spirit will inspire him to be the best that he can be, so that the communities he serves will know the joy of living life to the full.

PERMANENT DIACONATE - It is a pleasure to announce that Michael Manuel (a parishioner who has been an Aspirant for the Permanent Diaconate) has been formally accepted by Bishop Greg Bennet as a Candidate for the Permanent Diaconate for the Sale Diocese. Michael will begin a 6-month pastoral placement with the Drouin-Warragul Parish next month. We wish him well on this stage of his journey.

OLHC CHILDREN’S BIBLE STUDY – will not take place in the Parish Centre until further notice. We will be studying about Christian Living and journeying with the Books of Philemon, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude. This is a fantastic opportunity to get closer to Jesus by knowing more about him through the eyes of little children. These sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7.30 to 8.30pm for children aged 5 -16 years. The session for the adults run at the same time in the parish centre. If you would like more information, kindly contact Deb on 0431550928, Vea 0422681456, Ian on 0421429812, or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, you could sign up at the Expression of Interest form at the Welcome desk. Thank you and come journey with us in getting to know and be closer to Jesus.

THE COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – will not take place in the Parish Centre until further notice. It is a great way to learn scripture and build a relationship with God through the Word of God. We encourage our parishioners to avail of this opportunity to study Gods Word on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the parish centre as well as on zoom. Please contact Vea-0422681456 or Ian- 0421429812, email [email protected] or sign up at the express of interest form at the welcoming desk. This is a great opportunity for us to learn more about our faith and how we could put it in action.

CHRISTIAN SINGLES – We are seeking expressions of interest to commence a singles club for those over 30 years of age. An information evening will be held on Thursday 24th June at 7.30pm at the Parish Centre. All interested parties are welcome.

PARISH CENTRE – is now available for hire on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9am to 4pm. The capacity permitted is 100 guests. If you wish to confirm a booking, please contact staff during office hours.

THE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OF SALE DIOCESE 19 June 2021, Saturday, 10:30am at ST ITA’s Parish, Drouin – COMMUNITY IN THE LORD, with Commissioning Mass with Bishop Greg Bennet.

VATICAN NEWS: Pope Francis has appointed Australia’s Aposotlic Nuncio, Filipino Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, as Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine. The prelate has represented the Holy See on four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Now Pope Francis is calling him to carry out an important mission in the Holy Land. Prior to this appointment, 73-year-old Archbishop Yillana had been serving as Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. He succeeds Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, who was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to India last March. Adolfo Tito Yllana was ordained a priest in 1972. He graduated as Doctor juris utriusque (Doctor of Both Laws) at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. After completing his studies at the Ecclesiastical Academy, in 1984 he entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See, serving successively at Pontifical Representations in Ghana, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Lebanon, Hungary and Taiwan. In December 2001, Pope St. John Paul II appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and consecrated him Bishop in 2002 in St. Peter's Basilica (titular archbishop of Montecorvino). Subsequently he entrusted him with the leadership of the nunciature in the Solomon Islands. Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan in 2006 and Apostolic Nuncio to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010. In February 2015, Pope Francis appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.

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Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021

‘This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, which is to be poured out for many’ Mark 14:12-16,22-26

The Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the Blood of Christ. And this Blood makes us children of God of the first class! [W]e all have a duty to do good. If we, each doing our own part, if we do good to others … we will make that culture of encounter. (Pope Francis Homily, May 2013)