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
Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Sat Vigil 6.30pm
Sunday 10.00am
Reconciliation
10.3am to 11.00am - Saturday
NEW - Parish Meetings
Wednesday 17th February - PPC - 7pm
Thursday 25th February - Baptismal Team & Liturgy Group - 7.30pm
PLEASE NOTE - Masks are required to be worn again indoors, including our churches.
NEW - Looking at The Readings
“The” is the most common word in written English. It appears nine times in the Gospel passage today. But there is another word appearing 15 times in the same passage. Computers allow scholars to quickly analyse and compare original texts to assist in recognising patterns, sources and special words with relevant meanings. Mark uses the word “and” more than any other evangelist and biblical writer: 15 times in this passage. This Sabbath day races along in high activity; the scenes are connected by “and”.
“[Jesus] went to [Peter’s mother-in-law], took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them.” Mark compresses this encounter into a few words but at the same time packs a lot of meaning. After a big day out Jesus went home, out of concern and compassion, healed the woman thus enabling her to be the courteous hostess for the visitors. Hospitality is very important in that culture and time. Moreover Jesus “Messianic healing” manifests his authority and gives the person the opportunity to respond to the call to believe in the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
“After Sunset” is another expression of economy of words. The Sabbath Day restrictions are over: the Sabbath is from one sunset to the next. People may resume their tasks and go visiting one another. Also under the cover of darkness the quarantined and isolated may get out of their dwellings in order to come and seek help from Jesus. They do that in large numbers and we hear many are cured. Everywhere the Good News is proclaimed.
NEW - Pope Francis: World Day of Prayer for the Sick
Jesus’ words, “Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28) point to the mysterious path of grace that is revealed to the simple and gives new strength to those who are weary and tired. These words of Christ express the solidarity of the Son of Man with all those who are hurt and afflicted. How many people suffer in both body and soul! Jesus urges everyone to draw near to him – “Come to me!” – and he promises them comfort and repose. “When Jesus says this, he has before him the people who are marginalised by the burden of the law and the oppressive social system... Jesus’ words always give hope!” Pope’s Message 2020 para. 1
NEW - COMMUNION TO THE SICK
As Covid recedes, St. Mary’s Special Ministers are preparing to resume visitations to those parishioners who are physically unable to attend our
weekend masses.
If you require a visit from a Special Minister, or know someone who would benefit from a visit, please contact
Leo Pye on 0418 252877
NEW - On the Lighter Side
In a democracy it's your vote that counts;
in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
New - Liturgical Jottings - Prayer for The Sick
Thursday 11 February, was the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, it is the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. The ministry of Jesus included healing and prayers for the disabled and sick, as seen in today’s Gospel. Healing is both a ministry of Jesus’ compassion and a sign of the coming of the Kingdom of God. The miracle of Lourdes is healing of the sick, encouragement of faith and spiritual well-being and conversion of the world. Our liturgy contains many prayers for the sick and the dying, Mass of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and more recently Mass in time of pandemic.
“O God, only support of our human weakness, show the power of your protection over your servants who are sick, that, sustained by your merciful help, they may be restored to your Church in good health.” Prayer after Communion, Mass for the Sick
NEW - Word of God Sunday
Today, we celebrate the Word of God
As we hear the Word of God proclaimed at every Mass we celebrate, do we really absorb what we hear ?
Do we fully understand the importance of the Word of God in our lives ?
This weekend we highlight the Proclamation of the Word with a procession of the Holy Book of Gospels so that we as a community can come face to face with and acknowledge the importance of the Word of God in our lives.
NEW - St. Brendan’s Womens Group
Recommencing Friday, 19th Feb, 7.00pm
in Peter Jeffrey Centre.
Everyone welcome
Enquiries to Bozena59@yahoo.com, 0426 867 647
NEW - Can You Help?
St. Mary’s is a vibrant, prayerful community thanks to many people who put in hours of work each week to ensure your mass experience is a joyful one. However we need more help in the following ministries and ask you to seriously consider volunteering your time and expertise in one of the following areas.
LITURGY GROUP
This is a small but dedicated group who meet regularly to plan our Liturgies, and our special events such as Lent and our Easter ceremonies, Advent and Christmas celebrations Word of God Sunday, Commentary and Prayers of the Faithful etc. They would welcome any new members who have a special interest in this area and would be happy to share their talents. Contact Mavis Murphy 5825 2719
MUSIC MINISTRY
Perhaps you play a musical instrument, are blessed with a nice singing voice or just love music. If you answer yes to any of these, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Liz Donnelly 5825 2672
NEW - Winter Night Shelter
The Winter Night Shelter has appointed a Program Coordinator, Gordon Johnson. They are now looking to fill key support roles in Fundraising Coordinator, Treasurer, And Prayer Coordinator.
If interested, please contact Cathie McMaster.
TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM
St Brendan’s Parish will be running a weekly Adult Faith Formation.
in 2021. This will provide an opportunity for ongoing faith formation.
Commencing Tues 2/2/2021
7.30pm—8.30pm
Contact Hayden 0438 071
UPDATED - MASS with MONS PETER
These masses are again being videod on Friday and uploaded to YouTube and the parish website late Saturday afternoon
https://www.stmarysmooroopna.com
and go to - Mass Schedule,
- This week
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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