Parish Bulletin
St Mary’s Parish Prayer
God our Father, as we thank you for the blessings, we ask you to bless this Parish of yours, so that
we may love you more.
Encircle our families with your loving care.
Help parents to be good examples to their
children and our youth to grow in strength as good Christians.
To the sick grant health, to the aged bring serenity and to those in sorrow, joy.
May we grow stronger in faith and may
our love for one another become deeper
in our daily living.
We make this through the intercession of our Mother Mary. Amen
St Mary's Parish Motto
“Reaching out to each other
- growing together in love”
Paris Office Hours
Tuesday 9.00am - 3.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday Vigil 6.30pm
Sunday Mass 10am
Reconciliation
Saturday 10.30am - 11am
Updated - Weekday Mass Times
Wednesday 28th May - 11.00am - Reconcilliation Mass in the Marian Centre - All Welcome
Thursday 30th May - 6.00pm - Communion Service
Friday 17th May - 10.00am - Communion Service
NEW - Mons Peter
As most of you will know by now, Mons had a health scare and spent 2 days in hospital earlier in the week. Medical staff have determined that he suffered a mild TIA—Trans Ischaemic Attack.
However he continues to rest and embark on his daily walks over at the Eastbank. He has regained his dry wit and is slowly regaining his appetite and is looking forward to returning to the Westbank as soon as possible. He wishes to be remembered to you all and sends his love.
Please pray for a full recovery as our Mons rests and works to regain his full strength.
NEW - Welcome Kathy Hunt, St. Brendan’s PPC President,
We welcome Kathy who will speak on
‘The Role of the Parish Pastoral Council’.
All positions for St. Mary’s Pastoral Council are open and nominations for 8 positions are now being taken. Some recent members may be willing to nominate again.
An open Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 12th June at 7 pm in the Marian Centre, to elect a new PPC and plan for a ‘way forward’ for St. Mary’s Parish.
All parishioners are most welcome.
Please bring a plate of supper to share
NEW - National Sorry Day
When we commemorate the Stolen Generation.
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK theme - AUSTRALIANS TOGETHER. This is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Please join us for Multifaith Prayers
Monday, 3rd June, 2.00pm
Marian Centre
Flyer on Notice Board
Updated - On the Lighter Side
When the priest said: “Let us offer each other a sign of peace” a child loudly cried out: “I don’t like peas!” and her hapless family had to acknowledge the “faux peas.”
NEW - Goulburn Valley Spirituality in the Pub
Responding to the Royal Commission
Monday, 3rd June
Terminus Hotel
7.30—9.00pm
Counter meals available from 6.00pm
Guest Speakers
Sheree Limbrick—CEO Catholic
Professional Standards Ltd
Kathy Hunt—Chair St Brendan’s PPC
Further information and flyers in narthex.
New - St Mels Parish
Invites you to join them to celebrate
St. Anthonys Feast Day.
Sunday, 16th. June, 2019
Mass at 9.30am celebrated by Fr. Doroteo
and Fr Peter Taylor.
Shared lunch at 12 noon.
Songs, dance and music by Rick Brun
Further information and flyer on Notice Board.
NEW - Catholic Womens League
CWL OF VICTORIA AND WAGGA WAGGA
Annual Sandhurst Diocesan Conference
Wednesday, 15th May at Peter Jeffrey Centre , Shepparton beginning with Mass at 9.15am Mons Peter is guest speaker
ALL WELCOME
NEW - PALMS Australia
Are looking for volunteers
For a one or two year period. Nurses, teachers, administrators, tradies and more to work with organisations and community projects in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Some expenses paid and modest living allowance
Flyer and information on notice board
NEW - Focus on the Readings
Departures are not easy for the one leaving and for those left behind, especially when the connections are strong and relationships have been devoted. Today’s gospel is a passage from the third part of Christ’s first farewell discourse. He is preparing the disciples for his departure but with several differences they are yet to experience.
Last week’s Gospel The victory of the Cross was coupled with the command to love as he has loved us. This time love is coupled with peace and unity. In his physical departure from his disciples he promises to send the Holy Spirit to be a new spiritual presence of him for them. His love for them endures; he gives them the gift of peace and the strength of unity, reflected in by his unity with the Father.
Also with departures there are new beginnings. The Apostles, gifted with the Holy Spirit were able to begin a new life and ministry. We, in turn, through the sacraments make new beginnings as brothers and sisters of Christ, called to vocations of love and service, strengthened and empowered to participate in God’s Creation and spread the Good News of the new Creation.
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