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Debbie’s Thoughts
In just a few days from now, we will
once again hear the story of the birth
of Jesus, as we have no doubt done
many, many, many times before. A
most wonderful way of appreciating
this familiar story in a new and fresh
way is to become truly immersed in
it yourself. Perhaps this year, as we
listen to the familiar details and sing
the familiar hymns, you may choose
to employ your imagination to place
yourself right in the scene. Feel the
sway of the donkey as Joseph leads
the animal that Mary sits upon along
the unmade track to Bethlehem.
Feel her relief as she is finally able
to lay down in the hay of the barn
after the inn keeper shows them
where they can stay for the night, so
tired that she is asleep before her
head hits whatever she may have
used as a pillow. Join Mary and
Joseph in that wonder-filled moment
when they received Jesus into their
arms for the first time. And in a
precious moment of relationship
with Jesus, take him into your own
arms and appreciate him as the most
amazing gift that anyone, anywhere,
has ever received. Hold him close to
you, smell his hair, kiss his soft little
cheek and allow him to fill your
arms, and your heart. Treasure him
with genuine awe. Hear the voices
of the angels surrounding you both,
praising and thanking God on your
behalf for the astonishing
opportunity to hold our newborn
saviour in your arms.
For what may only be a brief
moment in time, know that you are
part of the reality of heaven and
earth rejoicing together with one
voice. And wonder... if this really is
your imagination…
Lighting the 4th Advent Candle Father: Through the angel’s message to Mary, we have learned to believe in the incarnation of Christ the Son of God. Let us ask God to fill us with the peace of his love at the coming of Christ.
Reader: Lord God, you made us and you sustain us with your love, help us to recognise that you are here amongst us, in our midst. We pray to the Lord.
All: Bring us your peace, Lord Jesus.
Reader: By responding to those who ask for our care, may we welcome Christ into our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
All: Bring us your peace, Lord Jesus.
Reader: Come Lord Jesus, that we can create a new world where your justice and peace may find a home. We pray to the Lord.
All: Bring us your peace, Lord Jesus.
Father: Stir up our hear ts, O Lord, to prepare the path of your only-begotten Son: that we may worthily serve you with the peace of Christ in our hearts.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light these Advent candles. May these candles and their light be signs of Christ's promise to bring us salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christmas Mass Times Christmas Eve Family Mass: 7 pm in the church grounds. Bring along a picnic rug, a hat, a water bottle, sunscreen and your best singing voice. Our children will tell the story of Jesus’ birth by re-enacting the Christmas story, complete with Daisy the pony playing the part of the donkey!
Midnight Mass: 12 Midnight at St Patrick’s in Lilydale. Carols com-mence at 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day: 8.30 am in the church
New Years Day: 10 am
January Services:
No Wednesday evening Masses from now
until 29th January. Communion services
Thursdays 2nd & 9th January at 9.15 am.
Regular Thursday morning Masses resume
on Thursday 16th at Marysville.
Rosters for January to June Please contact Denise if you know you will be away, or if you would like to adjust your commitment in any way. New rosters are on their way!
Welcome to all our Visitors Welcome to anyone who may be visiting our parish at this special time of the year. Please feel free to join us for a cuppa in the hall following Mass and we hope you have a wonderful holiday. Hi to Old Friends A big hi! to our friends who are not able to join us regularly but who are still very much a part of our parish family. Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year to you all!
Thanks from the Care Group Thank you to all who helped us to provide gift hampers to many appreciative friends this year. Your generosity has made a real difference.
Thanks from Catholic Mission Catholic Mission have written to Fr Arsenio to thank us for our Parish’s support throughout October, the Extraordinary Month of Mission, and in particular for our donations collected on World Mission Sunday.
Columban Calendars The 2020 Columban Calendars are now available in the church at the cost of $10.00 each.
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
All Victims of abuse and injustice
Recently deceased Kath Skate, Tony Grieve
For those who are Sick
Blake Smith, Trish Leahy, John Snell,
Abby Sharp, Peter Munro, Baby Emmett Hysted,
Megan, Bernie Jansen, Andrew Sharp,
John, Glenn, Lyn Francis, Dorothy Barber,
Maureen Fogarty, Fiona, Annie Preuss,
Michelle Ryan, Damian, John, Alison, Heather,
Julie Bates, Garry Dettman, Bradley Jordan,
Jeanette Henkel, Richard Galbraith, Annette
Fromholtz, Debbie Huby, Geoff Lucas, Sandra
Donkin, Dorothy Fraser, Glen, Ernst Fries, Fred
Bullas, Fred Coullas, Mitchell Wilson, Evie
Gleeson, Indy Dawes, Rade Krstic, Megan
Williams, Michael Wood, Bill Howie, Jennie,
Michael, Margo & Stephen Youngberry, Marie
Hammond, John Mulholland, Rhiannon Days,
Val Savitt, Ron Garland, Jaz Nueber, James
Cooney, Robert, Mary & Gerard Bariola, Tilly Van
der Zee, Albert Slawinski, Lydia, Joyce Slattery,
Lawrie Field, Annie, Debbie & Bob Ireland,
Emma Hemsley, Val & Michael Christie, Pat
Ted & Peter Bowling, Natasha, Mia, James.
For Those Whose Anniversaries
are in December
Josephine Fassler (06.12.95), Lucy Mahedy
(09.12.96), Mark Broomhead (11.12.13), Ilona
Huebel (12.12.74), Doris Dennehy (12.12.95),
Danny O’Meara (12.12.10), Nora Podesta
(14.12.06), Paul Dunlop (14.12.06), Neil Lindorff
(19.12.08), Noel Dudgeon (20.12.09), Pietro
Bariola (27.12.88), Bishop Joe Grech (28.12.10),
Dolly (Florence) Reeves, Dennis Eldred, Dawn
Flannaghan, Paul Hansen, Hans Rietbergen, John
Burger, Maria Kermac (6.12.18), Silvano Kermac,
Jean Gotch
We pray especially for those whom no-one
remembers.
PARISH GROUPS:
FAITH DEVELOPMENT AND
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
Anybody wishing to find about what
Catholics believe, please contact Debbie,
at the Parish Office. Mob: 0448 664 731
Catechist Program
Assists school aged children to prepare
to receive the Sacraments. Please contact
Debbie for more information.
Meditation Group Mondays 9.15am
- 10.15am - Anna 5962 4308
Care Group
First Friday of the month 1.30-3.30pm
Hall Bookings
Call Marie Snell 5962 3794
Youth-Led Mass All secondary students who would like to join the team are encouraged to contact Paula on 0423 508 355 for more info.
Dinner at Darron’s Youth Team Secondary school students are invited to be involved in cooking and/or serving a 2-course dinner to those who are financially disadvantaged or socially isolated, as part of the Dinner at Darron’s Meal program organised by HICCI. Contact: Andrea 0417 088 231
Gospel & Life Temporarily in recession. Contact: Elissa (97302813).
COMMUNITY GROUPS:
Family Drug Help 1st & 3rd Tues
1300 660 068
Knitting Group
Garments knitted by the group will be sent to
Papua with John Ward in 2020.
Contact: Mary 5962 3287
Men’s Breakfast
1st Saturday of the month
Pamphlets & Newsletters:
If you would like to leave literature in the
Church please check with the Parish Office
beforehand.
Lookout for the Safety of children:
LOOKOUT is a local community group
concerned with keeping children safe from
abuse and being there for adult victims.
Next Meeting: To be advised
CHILD PROTECTION
TEAM
Fr Arsenio Tuazon,
Debbie Edwards,
Cath OHalloran,
Denise O’Dwyer,
and John Barrett
CATHOLIC PARISH OF St Brigid’s HEALESVILLE, St Aloysius YARRA GLEN &
Our Lady of the Snows MARYSVILLE
15 High Street, Healesville, 3777; PO Box 73, Healesville 3777 Ph: 5962 4026 Fax: 5962 2028
www.stbrigidshealesville.cam.org.au
PARISH PRIEST: Fr Arsenio Tuazon email: [email protected] or phone 9739 5977 Lilydale
PASTOR EMERITUS, Fr John Dupuche (In Pastoral relationship with Healesville & Lilydale)
PASTORAL WORKER: Debbie Edwards 5962 4026, or 0448 664 731 email: [email protected]
SECRETARIES: Admin: Debbie Edwards Finance: Sharon Jacob email: [email protected]
ST BRIGID’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Principal: Vicky Wissell 5962 4200
MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE Principal: Philip Morison 9735 4022
Weekly Mass Times
1st Wednesday 7pm 3rd Sunday 5 pm
2nd & 4th Thursday Rosary 6.30pm St Aloysius’, Yarra Glen
2nd,3rd,4th,5th Wednesday 7.30pm St Brigid’s, Healesville
1st,2nd,4th,5th Thursday 9.15am St Brigid’s, Healesville
3rd Thursday 10.30am Our Lady of the Snows,
Marysville
Roster 29th December
Reader: P. Roper
Communion: M. Adams
A. Caporelli
A. Lehman
Cuppa: Volunteer
Cleaning: Hanley
Counters: O’Dwyer
Upcoming Dates
December
24th Christmas Eve Family
Mass 7.00 pm in the
church grounds
25th Christmas Mass 8.30 am
January
1st New Years Day Mass 10 am
2nd Communion Service
9.15 am
9th Communion Service
9.15 am
Collections
Healesville 15th December Church: $441 Presbytery: $220 Marysville 21st November Church: $32 Op Shop: $400 Yarra Glen 15th December Collection: tba Presbytery: tba