Parish of Corio/Lara St Francis Xavier Church, Corio

St Anthony of Padua Church, Lara Archdiocese of Melbourne Australia

Sunday 18th February 2018 First Sunday of LentFIRST READING A reading from the book of Genesis 9: 8-15

“There shall be no flood to destroy the earth again”God spoke to Noah and his sons, ‘See, I establish my Covenant with you, and with your descendants after you; also with every living creature to be found with you, birds, cattle and every wild beast with you: everything that came out of the ark, everything that lives on the earth. I establish my Covenant with you: nothing of flesh shall be swept away again by the waters of the flood. There shall be no flood to destroy the earth again.’   God said, ‘here is the sign of the Covenant I make between myself and you and every living creature with you for all generations: I set my bow in the clouds and it shall be a sign of the Covenant between me and the earth. When I gather the clouds over the earth and the bow appears in the clouds, I will recall the Covenant between myself and you and every living creature of every kind. And so the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all things of flesh.’The Word of the Lord

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 24: 4-9Your ways, O Lord are love and truth to those who keep your covenant.

SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St Peter 3: 18-22“The water on which the ark floated is the type of baptism which saves you now”

Christ himself, innocent though he was, had died once for sins, died for the guilty, to lead us to God. In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life, and, in the spirit, he went to preach to the spirits in prison. Now it was long ago, when Noah was still building that ark which saved only a small group of eight people ‘by water’, and when God was still waiting patiently, that these spirits refused to believe. That water is a type of the baptism which saves you now, and which is not the washing off of physical dirt but a pledge made to God from a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has entered heaven and is at God’s right hand, now that he has made the angels and Dominations and Powers his subjects.The Word of the Lord

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mt 4: 4Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory! Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!

GOSPEL A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark 1: 12-15Jesus was tempted by satan and the angels looked after Him

The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’The Word of the Lord

First Sunday of Lent (Vocation View): Lent is the springtime of the soul. A time to make a new covenant with God, develop new signs of our relationship with our creator. Go into your own desert and discover your calling.

Pope’s Prayer Intention: Say “NO” to corruption. That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic people of Corio/Lara guided by the Spirit, participate in Christ’s Mission.

With our gifts we create a Parish that welcomes all people.

PARISH PRAYER We, the people of Corio/Lara Catholic Parish give thanks and

praise to God the Father. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we become more like Jesus: listening to the Word of God and celebrating the Eucharist; sharing each other’s lives and forgiving one another; respecting creation and

taking responsibility for our world.Like St Francis Xavier, may we offer light to those in

darkness, and warmly welcome all people.Like St Anthony of Padua, may we nourish the hungry

with wise words and kind deeds.St Francis Xavier, pray for us.

St Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

PARISH CALENDARMONDAY19th Feb

TUESDAY

20th Feb

WEDNESDAY21st Feb

THURSDAY22nd Feb

FRIDAY23rd Feb

SATURDAY24th Feb

SUNDAY25th Feb

9am Mass Corio

9:15am mass, Lara.

6:30pm Rosary & Novena to Mother Mary of Perpetual Help.

9am Mass, Corio

11:30 am, Lara Seniors mass and Lunch.6:30 pm, Stations of the cross & mass Corio.

7pm Mass Corio

2nd Sunday of Lent9am Mass Lara

10.30am Mass, Corio

ROSTERSTIME ANDDATE

READER/COMMENTATOR EUCHARIST MINISTERS

FLOWERS, ST FRANCIS CHURCH CLEANERS

4 24th Feb 20187pm Corio

A RandallJ Van GalenWelcomer- L SagorHospitality- A & B Randall

D RoseK McCarthyB Watson

CORIO & LARA- NO FLOWERS,LENT

CLEANING- S & N Grootveld25th Feb 20189am Lara

FAMILY MASSHospitality- m Plozza & R Douglas

S JacksonA PearsonL KulicK KnightM TitfordR Shannahan

10.30am Corio L VictoriaD JiminezWelcomer- V BennettHospitality- F Geerts

T Van Der HoevenT Van Der HoevenT GrovesP NeriV Neri

As a community we pray forBAPTISM : Aiden Edwards and Isabella Ivy Adamko

Reflection

Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been for Jesus to come into Galilee, knowing that John had been arrested for teaching the same message that Jesus was proclaiming. It must have taken

great love and trust for Jesus to do what the Father had sent Him here on earth to do. In the same way, following a life of stewardship takes great love and trust from us. We must be willing to

surrender completely to God, trusting that God will always give us all that we need to fulfil His plan for us.

ANNIVERSARIES: Fr. Leo Donnelly, Bridget Moloney, Sr. Mary Padua Gleeson and Elizabeth Gleeson

Next week’s Readings: Gen 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Rom 8:31-34; Mk 9: 2-10

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA (Lara) – Starting from February, there will be adoration and devotion to St. Anthony of Padua at 6:30pm followed by Mass at 7:00pm every first Tuesday of the month at Lara. All are welcome!

2018 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS- If you have children attending non-Catholic schools, or know of anyone who does, who are eligible for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please be advised that enrolments are now open. The children need to have been baptised and are in at least grade 3. First session for confirmation will commence on 11th

Feb, lara. Should you have any queries please contact Lorraine- 0412493433 or Lani- 0422790807

NOVENA to our Mother of Perpetual Help is on every Wednesday with a Rosary at 6.30pm followed by Novena of Mother of Perpetual Help at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.

PARISH PRAYER GROUP – Come and share our Parish based Gospel sharing group, held every 2nd Sat of the month from 2:30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio. In response to the call of Pope Francis to share the Joy of the Gospel we gather, praise God with worship songs, Gospel Reflections, community Prayers, closing Prayers and fellowship.

BINGO: At the Xavier Centre Corio every Friday night starting at 7.30pm. A friendly atmosphere, great prizes and free tea, coffee, cool drinks and supper available for sale

YOUTH GROUP: Meets every Sunday at 5pm- 7pm in the Xavier Centre, Corio

MEN’S GROUP: Meet on the last Monday night each month from 6.30pm – 8.30pm alternating between St Anthony’s, Lara and the Ron Lowe Room, Corio. Our first meeting for 2018 will be held at Lara on Monday 26 th

Feb, 6:30pm.

CRAFT GROUP: Meets on the first Monday each month from 12noon – 3pm in the Ron Lowe Room, Corio to learn a new craft, make something and have a good chat.

PARISH SENIORS GROUP: A gathering of the senior members of the parish on the 4 th Friday of the month, Mass at 11.30am followed by a shared lunch and activities.

PARISH CARE GROUP: Carers are there for you at both Corio and Lara. The Care Group was established to support members of the Parish who are experiencing grief, loneliness or difficult times. If you would like a carer to visit you please ring the Parish Office or Pam Fitzgerald in Corio area on 5275 2507 or Lou Schepers in Lara Ph 0413 802 623.

HUME COURT MASS: Please note, mass at Hume court on 1st and 3rd Fridays are only for the residents of Hume court.

HOME VISIT: Fr. Pius is happy to visit/ bless parishioners who are unable to attend mass, sick or with any special needs. Please contact parish office if any help needed.

2018BUY YOUR TICKETS OR TAKE A BOOK OR TWO TO SELL TO FAMILY

AND FRIENDS1ST Prize: Suzuki Baleno GL 1.4 Ltr Auto2nd Prize: Suzuki Baleno GL 1.4 Ltr Auto3rd Prize: Suzuki Baleno GL 1.4 Ltr Auto4th & 5th Prizes: Coles/Myer Gift Card @ $10006th to 14th Prizes: Coles/Myer Gift Card of $500

Tickets will be sold from 20th & 21st Jan onwards, every weekend after the mass at Corio and Lara. There are two coordinators responsible for the raffle tickets at Corio and Lara.

Bill Geerts – Corio Val Brennan – LaraAny queries regarding raffle tickets please contact parish office.

PROJECT COMPASSION – 18th Feb 2018In Nepal, a Caritas Australia supported program has helped Janaki turn her life of poverty and disadvantage around. She is now running her own successful sewing

business and has become a role model in her community.

Please donate to Project Compassion 2018 and empower vulnerable young people like Janaki in Nepal to build a just future for themselves, their families and their communities.

A Just Future starts with your support! You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phoning 1800 024 413.

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION Lenten Regulations from the Vicar General have been placed on the notice board. Every Friday there will be Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm followed by mass. Lenten/ Easter timings will be available in bulletin/ noticeboard soon.

SHAVE FOR A CURE FUNDRAISING SALE:Once again I am shaving my hair off to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation to assist with their research into blood cancer. I will be holding a once off sale on Sunday 25th February of cakes and goods after Mass in Lara. Please come along to buy something or donate to this worthy cause. Thank You.Lynda Taylor- Lara parishioner/ member of choir/ fundraising committee member and craft group coordinator. Donations can also be made online at http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/LyndaTaylor

Notice on Anniversaries & Special Occasions: If you wish to include names of your family members for anniversaries or special intentions (sick/ recently deceased) in the bulletin or prayers of the faithful, please fill in MASS INTENTION ENVELOPE kept in the church foyer and place it in the collection plate. Or please ring the parish office with details. Names will be included in the following week.

Fr Pius Kodakkathanath Parish Priest Arlean Alex Secretary Maria Scala Principal, St Francis Xavier School, Corio Ph 52751974Natalie Heard Principal, St Anthony’s School, Lara Ph 52821415Parish Office: 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio 3214 VICTelephone: 5275 4120. E-mail: fxcorio@iinet.net.au Web: www.coriolaraparish.org.au Office Hours: Mon- Fri: 8.00am - 1.00pm WEEKEND MASS TIMESSaturday- 7.00pm, St Francis Xavier, Corio. Sunday-9.00am - St Anthony’s Lara, 10.30am - St Francis Xavier, Corio.WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday-9am, St Francis Xavier, Corio,

Wednesday,2nd &5th Friday 9.00am Anthony’s Lara. 1st &3rd Friday- 10.15am Hume Court Lara, 4th Friday- 11:30am St Anthony’s Lara. SATURDAY DEVOTION: Mass at 9:30am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every 1st Saturday each month, St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.RECONCILIATION-1st Sat of each month 10-10.30am and 6.15-6.45pm St Francis Xavier Church, Corio, 1st Sunday of each month- 8.15-8.45am St Anthony’s Church, Lara

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