5th Sunday of Easter 24 April 2016
Parish Office Hours: Monday 9:00am-2:30pm
Tues—Fri 9:00am-3:00pm
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Priest:
Fr Jude Pirotta mssp
Telephone: 9748 6800
Facsimile: 9748 9791
email: [email protected]
Parish Secretaries: Red Lusterio
Tita Manalo
Admin Support:
Maria Saldana
Parish Bookkeeper: Tess Mijares
Tues & Fri 9:30-3:30
Parish Council President:
Geralyn McCarthy
Sacramental Co-Ord
Other Schools: Rachelle Revell Ph: 0411 774 636
Youth Ministry
Coordinator:
Red Lusterio 0409 184 299
St James Primary School: Telephone: 9749 1000 Principal: Mary Abbott [email protected]
St Francis Primary School: Telephone: 9731 6004 Principal: Jan Keogh [email protected]
St Clare’s Primary School: Telephone: 9371 8400 Principal: Andrew Leighton [email protected]
Thomas Carr College: Telephone: 8734 2444 Principal: Andrew Watson
Weekday Masses:
Tues—Sat 9:00am
1st Friday Monthly: Mass at 7:30pm
Adoration at 8:00-9:00pm
Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 9:30am-10:00am
5:00-5:30pm
Sacrament of Baptism: Contact Jacinta & John Fisher
0438 793 630 [email protected]
Weddings: By appointment only
9748 6800 Weekend Masses: Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am and 5:00pm
336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing North, 3029
Under the Pastoral Care of the Paulist Missionaries
www.stjamesapostlehcn.com.au
25 Apr Mon ANZAC Day 30 Apr/01 May First Eucharist Celebrations during weekend 02 May Mon Music Practice in Church at 8:00pm 04 May Wed Training for Emmaus Group in Parish Office Foyer at 7:30pm Young Paulists Core Team Meeting at 7:30pm 05 May Thurs Baptism Preparation Evening in Church at 7:00pm 06 May Fri First Friday Adoration in Church at 7:30pm 07 May Sat Carpenter’s Club starting in Office Foyer at 7:00am 15 May Mon Parish Council Meeting in Presbytery at 7:30pm 13 May Fri New RCIA Candidates Info Night in Church at 7:00pm 14 May Sat Volunteers Mass and Luncheon in Church at 11:30am 15 May Sun Open Day for assistance with Police Checks and Working With Children Check at 11:30am
DATES TO REMEMBER
WANT TO KNOW HOW WE ARE CALLED TO PROTECT THE EARTH, DIGNIFY HUMANITY AND RESTORE GOD’S GIFT OF CREATION?
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’ presented by Pat Long from EarthSong, aims to help us deepen our appreciation of why the Pope has written this letter and how we might embrace our responsibility to care for the Earth and in so doing, care for the poor who cry out for a different way forward. THURSDAY 19TH MAY / 7PM-9PM / ST JAMES THE APOSTLE CHURCH. RSVP BY MONDAY 16TH MAY FOR CATERING PURPOSES to [email protected]
YOUNG PAULISTS SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP EVENT
For the first time, our Parish is running its own Parish Raffle. All proceeds will remain in the Parish and prizes will go to our Parishioners, their families and friends!
Tickets are $2 each (book of 10 at $20). Tickets will be sold after each Mass from this weekend. We encourage you to show your usual support and try to sell Books for our Parish.
Prizes are all donated by Parishioners:
1st Prize: $2000 Travel Voucher—your choice of destination (donated by Philippine Tours)
2nd Prize: $850 6x4 Trailer (donated by the Sawyer Family)
3rd Prize: $600 Bunnings Voucher (donated by Benlor Real Estates)
4th Prize $400 Myers Voucher
5th Prize $100 Petrol Voucher.
PARISH MAJOR RAFFLE
Please pray for our loved ones whom we remember especially Edmund Szywilewski, Elizabeth Camilleri and Julio Dompor who all passed away recently, Pat Keogh, Marie Ryan, Sam and Anne Pirotta, Bartolo Butta, Violeta Yap, Edwin Lagman, Francesco Porcaro, Yvonne Goubran, Patrick Ryall, Swamy Lobo, Ian Ralph Dellar, Marcelo and Constancio Dompor, Nelda, Richard, James and Thiel, Gilda Guardiano, Trevor Micallef, Joseph and Alwiga Mizzi, Louis and Aida Cini, Emy, Lilly and Henry Saffarese, Mathew Montebello, Jake Shaw, Adelaide and Alan Gamble, Maria Hauk, Olga Salamon, Susan Vida, Antonia Diosy and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
RECENTLY DECEASED & ANNIVERSARIES
Thanksgiving: $ 5555.75
Presbytery: $ 1267.15
Flowers: $ 35.50
Youth: $ 10.30
COLLECTIONS LAST WEEKEND
For the members of the Emmaus Ministry, who minister to the members of Sunrise Supported Living, there is Training Session on Wed 04 May at 7:30pm in the Parish Office Foyer.
EMMAUS MINISTRY TRAINING
From next weekend, we will have our annual Parish Mass Counts at all Masses during May.
PARISH MASS COUNTS
This weekend we remember in gratitude all those who have fought and died in all wars. We celebrate ANZAC Day in all our weekend Masses this week. There is no Dawn Mass at St James on Mon 25 Apr.
ANZAC DAY—LEST WE FORGET
Last weekend the Young Paulists organized a trip to Sunrise Supported Living to reach out and spend time with the community. Here is what some had to say about it:
Playing bingo was a big hit with the residents and they were thrilled with the prizes they received. I had a great time looking over the shoulder of some residents during bingo to ensure they didn't miss a number (they were experts at it as not much help was needed at all). The biggest highlight of the day was definitely seeing the residents eyes light up when they saw all the books that had been donated to their library. Overall it was a great experience enjoyed by all. Tarryn
I had a really lovely afternoon. It gave me such joy and pleasure to see the smiles on the faces of the residents that attended. The room was filled with lots of laughter and fun and I am grateful to have been part of the experience. Its so good to give back to the Community and give some importance and acknowledgment to a Senior who has a wealth of experience and knowledge that is sometimes forgotten and not recognized by other Community members. Judy
YOUNG PAULISTS EVENT—LAST WEEK
Wyndham Branch of Catholic Women's League invite you all to join them for their 20th Birthday celebration. Wed 11 May for a 2 course luncheon and glass of wine - at the Italian Social Club - $45. RSVP and enquiries by Fri 29 Apr to Tess - 0417 470 111
WYNDHAM CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
St Peter’s Parish (38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers Crossing) are hosting Br Aneel Aranha, a renowned international preacher and retreat leader, who will be speaking on the topic “Come Be the Light of the World” on Tues 17 May at 7:00pm. Details on Noticeboard.
“COME BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
Find the new Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis ‘The Joy of Love: On Love in the Family’ about marriage and family life at www.catholic.org.au/synod-2015/home.
THE JOY OF LOVE
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, receiving the Sacraments or exploring the Catholic faith. The next season of RCIA will begin with an information session on Fri 13 May at 7.00pm in the Church. If you or anyone you know is interested, please come along to the meeting. The invitation is extended to any Catholics who may want to become more informed on the various aspects of our Faith.
RCIA
For those serving in our Parish Ministries who are completing their Working With Children Checks and/or Police Check applications and would like help to complete this process, please attend an Open Day session anytime between 11:30am-2:00pm on Sun 15 May, Sun 12 Jun or Sun 10 Jul.
HELP WITH WWCC AND POLICE CHECKS
READINGS FOR 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
1st Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and ourselves not to burden you beyond what is essential.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 66:2-3, 5-6, 8 O God, let all the nations praise you!
2nd Reading: Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Come, Lord Jesus!
Gospel: Jn 17:20-26 May they be joined as one.
Let us pray and support those in our community who are sick. We especially pray for Malcolm Hughes, Rita Grima, Elizabeth Schlemitz, Mary Xerri, Les Jones, David Ruffles, Rita Baggott, Theresa De Bono, Frank Hili, Eduardo Francisco, Nicholas Zammit, Fr Paul Kierce mssp, Fr Claude Borg mssp and all those who are ill.
PRAYER LIST
ROSTERS FOR THE WEEKEND 30 APR/01 MAY
MASS TIMES SAT 6:00 PM SUN 8:30 AM SUN 10:30 AM SUN 5:00 PM
LECTOR Cris Cabral Crystal Suares Sonia Ryall Asa Tofete
COMMENTATOR Cheryl Cabral Phoung-Thanh Nguyen Emilio Scalzo Chloe Adriano
SPECIAL
MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
Tina Alphonso
Kieran Kiely
Bianca Gomez
Claire Kemp
Bernadette Hauk
Carol Keating
Malinda Bosiljevac
Margaret Mangani
Paula Razumic
Rose Rogers
Dominic Vivona
Myla Mallillin
Edo Satyadharma
Angel Hartanto
Caterina Papavero
Tristan White
Stasha D’Souza
Avis Fernandez
Darren Hili
Dave Rubite
PIETY STALL Elizabeth Strung Carol Keating Joyce Pearse -
VACUUMER Aradhana Arya ALTAR LINEN Sawyer Family
CLEANERS Roy Legaspino
Simon Lay SOUP KITCHEN Clive D’Souza
COUNTERS
Mira Rempillo
Frenzel Andrion
Mark Dooley
CHILDREN’S
LITRUGY OF THE
WORD
Lorraine Park
St James Playgroup is conducting a fundraiser by which you can purchase the Entertainment Book 2016/2017 valid until 1st June 2017 for $65 out of which 20% goes directly to our Playgroup to buy resources. These books or downloaded app contain discount vouchers for various restaurants and attractions around Melbourne. You can purchase a book or app by the end of May. A sample copy is available to view in the Narthex. Payments can be made either by cash to the Parish Office or to Rosetta on 0417 588 014 or pay online via the link: www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9336k18
With thanks, Rosetta and Angel, Playgroup Organisers
PLAYGROUP FUNDRAISER
Every year many volunteers provide their hard work in good faith to advance the church and its community here at St James. In May we give thanks and celebrate all who offer their volunteer services during Volunteer Week.
Join us for our Mass of Thanksgiving and Luncheon of volunteers on Saturday May 14th, with Mass at 11:30am with Bishop Vincent Long as our Main Celebrant, followed by Lunch in the Community Hall.
Full details have been sent through Ministry Leaders. For volunteers who are not part of a ministry with a coordinator (eg Collectors at Mass, or those at our Parish Primary Schools), please contact the Parish Office by Thurs 05 May to RSVP. This is a great opportunity to gather and give thanks to the people who are the heartbeat of our Parish Life. For those belonging to multiple ministries, for catering purposes please RSVP to only one of them.
VOLUNTEERS—THANK YOU
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R E A L E S T A T E
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Ph: 0402084613 All hours www.brianmark.com.au
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