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
UPDATED- Parish Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00am to 4.00pm. You are welcome to call Brenda directly on 0466 830 682 if the parish number 5825 2034 is unattended.
Bulletin notices are welcome and can be phoned to 5825 2034 or emailed to the office
Updated - Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Sat Vigil 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am
Reconciliation
10.3am to 11.00am - Saturday
Weekday Mass Times
Thursday 18th March 6pm
Friday 19th March 10am
RECONCILIATION - Thursday 25th March - 7.00pm
NEW - HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES
Thursday 1st April - Holy Thursday - Mass of the Last Supper - 7.00pm
Friday 2nd April - Good Friday - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - 3.00pm
Saturday 3rd April - Easter Vigil - 7.30pm
Sunday 4th April - Easter Sunday Mass - 10.00am
NEW - Report of PPC Meeting
Shared Mission Statement—This has been drawn up by Anthony Butts and shows a
positive relationship between the school
and the parish.
Winter Night Shelter—Planning is going well and a St. Mary’s Committee of 6 has been formed. Unfortunately, permission to use the O’Brien Hall as our venue has been denied and alternative accommodation is being sought.
PPC AGM and Parish Gathering—This will take place on Friday, 23rd. July in the Marian Centre.
A meal will be provided and possibly a guest speaker. Volunteers and new members are encouraged to nominate and are required to be flexible re tenure and encourage new ideas from parishioners.
Weekend Collection
We have decided to continue with just the one collection for our Saturday Night and Sunday
Mass each week.
· Planned Giving Envelopes
· Loose Collection
-Caritas
These can all be included in this collection. Collectors will move down both sides of the church and then the centre isle.
NEW - Looking at The Readings
The two books of the Chronicles contain 75 chapters in all. Only once do we hear from them on a Sunday, that is today, and it is the very last verses of the Second Book of the Chronicles. As the name suggests, they are historical books but the unknown author gives spiritual and unique perspectives to the salvific events from creation to the return from Babylonian exile. Because of these perspectives the readings are relevant for us in our time. Sin and punishment must be recognised for what they are. Conversion, mercy and forgiveness should be accepted, praised and celebrated.
The Gospel presents another insight into the death and resurrection of Christ before those events. To Nicodemus Christ prepares him for the mystery of the Cross: He is to be lifted up (on the Cross) for all to be saved and gain eternal life. John’s Gospel emphasises the cross as the instrument of glory of God, a sign of God’s love and life for the world.
death he will have on the cross and John was framing Jesus’ death and resurrection as one single act of glorification.
NEW - On the Lighter Side
As new regulations are introduced, they strain on our memories, especially going shopping. In the 1960’s we get to the grocer’s door and remember we left the car key in the ignition; in the 1970’s we go the supermarket and remember we forgot to feed the parking meter; in the 1980’s we get to the front door and return to get the needed shopping list because of failing memory. In the 1990’s we return to the car to get our credit card. In the 2000’s we go back to get our mobile phone, in the 2010’s we return to the car to get the green bags, and now in the 2020’s we return to the car to don our face-masks.
New - Liturgical Jottings
The Bishop and his priests concelebrate this Mass which he consecrates the holy chrism and blesses the other oils and manifests the communion of the presbyters with their Bishop. The chrism is used to anoint the newly baptised, to seal the candidates for confirmation, and anoint the hands of presbyters and the heads of bishops at their ordination. The oil of catechumens is used in the preparation of the catechumen for their baptism. The oil of the sick is used to bring comfort and support to the sick. Priests share the sacred office of the bishop in building up and sanctifying the people of God.
Ceremonial of Bishops 274
The Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on
Tuesday 30 March at 11am.
All welcome.
NEW - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Indonesia
Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet, so he and his family always had to walk into the forest to an open defecation area. His family was often sick and open defecation caused many neighbourhood disputes.
With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner, Laz Harfa, Arsad took part in hygiene, sanitation and financial management training. He then funded the building of a toilet in his house and helped other community members to save for toilets.
Now Arsad’s family is healthier. Their community no longer practices open defecation and is more harmonious. Arsad inspired his community to ‘Be More.’
Please donate to Project Compassion 2021 and help people like Arsad continue to grow and reach out to those less fortunate than himself.
NEW - Lenten Prayer
God of all peoples and nations,
As you accompany us on our Lenten Journey,
May our fasting strengthen our commitment to live in solidarity,
Our almsgiving be an act of justice, and our prayers anchor us in love and compassion.
Through living simply and loving generously,
May we care for our global family and our common home, as we
“Aspire not to have more, but to BE MORE”
We ask this in Jesus’ name.
AMEN
NEW - SUPPORT FOR THE HOLY LAND
Our Good Friday Collection will be for the benefit of the Holy Places and is in keeping with the spirit of giving. Pope Francis has prescribed as mandatory, throughout catholicity, the Collection for the Holy Places of the Holy Land.
This collection promotes the missionary work of the Church of the Holy Land by providing welfare assistance to local Christians in areas such as health, education, employment and housing. Parishes, schools, orphanages and medical centres throughout the Holy Land rely on assistance from this collection.
Please remember the Christians of the Holy Land on Good Friday, 2nd. April.
NEW - WELCOME ST MARY’S DEBS AND PARTNERS
Our deb ball will be held on Friday, 19th March and on Saturday night we offer a warm
welcome to the following debs and partners -
Dayna Williams - Riley Jakobs
Keeley Cox - Isaac Barry
Hailey Wright - Ben Wandin
Nyah Neil - Cristian Mandaradoni
Mia Colley - Jaxon Thomas
Clarise Gale - Xavier Hutchison
Taylah Robison - Marcus Thomas
Caity Cuthbert - Fraser McCarty
Emmerson Williams - Blake Connors
Lauren Ryan - Jed Woods
Keely Madgwick - Isaac Dowling
Holly Hamilton - Cody Carrafa
Ruby Davies - Isaac Behrends
Demi Brand - Aiden Vanderwerf
NEW - Stronger Rally Online
The first ‘Stronger Tonight’ online Rally of the year will be on Friday 26th March at 7pm. With music, conversations and our 2021 theme “Let There Be Light”, this is an online event not to be missed ! The livestream will be available on the Stronger Youth YouTube Channel.
NEW - St Brendan’s Women’s Group
Friday 19th of March 7.00pm in the Mons Jeffrey Centre.
Reflection – 2021 Year of St Joseph. Presentation - Easter egg decoration.
For more information email
bozena59@yahoo.com
UPDATED - MASS with MONS PETER
These masses are being videod and uploaded to YouTube and the parish website late Saturday afternoon
https://www.stmarysmooroopna.com
and go to - Mass Schedule,
- This week
NEW - Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Sandhurst
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly organised, proactive, and detail-sensitive individual to provide administrative and personal support to the Bishop. This is a full-time role.
For more information, a copy of the position description and how to apply go to the Employment Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst website Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Sandhurst (catholic.org.au)
Live Services From Sandhurst With Bishop Shane
12.10pm every weekday and 10.00am Sundays
OTHER OPTIONS FOR YOU AT HOME -
DAILY TV MASS Livestream from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council of Canada: https://dailytvmass.com/ and
Facebook: ‘Daily TV Mass’
Bulletin Advertising
The Parish are currently calling for businesses that are interested in advertising in the Parish Bulletin and the School newsletters. We have 2 vacancies available.
If you are interested in discussing this, please contact Brenda at the Parish on 5825 2034 or The school Office on 5825 2858
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