14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 04 July 2021 Parish Office Hours: Mon—Fri 9:30am-2:30pm CONTACT DETAILS Parish Priest: Fr Jude Pirotta mssp Telephone: 9401 6367 email: [email protected]Assistant Priest: Fr Silvio Bezzina mssp Assisting Priest: Fr Brendan Byrne sj Deacon: Dcn Royden Dsouza Parish Council President: Geralyn McCarthy Parish Secretaries: Red Lusterio Tita Manalo Thanksgiving: Maria Saldana Parish Bookkeeper: Angel Hartanto Wed & Fri 9:30-2:30 Sacramental Co-Ord Other Schools: Wendy Gonsalves [email protected]Youth Ministry Co-ord: Red Lusterio 0409 184 299 St James Primary School: Telephone: 9749 1000 Principal: Mary Abbott [email protected]St Francis Primary School: Telephone: 9749 9900 Principal: Michelle Gillett [email protected]St Clare’s Primary School: Telephone: 9371 8400 Principal: Andrew Leighton [email protected]Thomas Carr College: Telephone: 8734 2444 Principal: Craig Holmes [email protected]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 Dcn Royden Dsouza 0438 793 630 [email protected]Weddings: By appointment only 9401 6367 Weekend Mass: Sat 6pm, Sun 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 5pm + Online 336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing North, 3029 Under the Pastoral Care of the Paulist Missionaries www.stjamesapostlehcn.com.au We acknowledge the living culture of the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. St James Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. ST JAMES PARISH AND A COVID UPDATE—UPDATED JUL 04 With current restrictions, Masses at St James are at a density limit of 1 person per 4 square metres, resulting in a limit of 130 people. Attending Mass at St James: On Mondays we will have a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion at 9am and on Tuesdays-Saturdays we will have Daily Mass at 9am. No bookings for these are necessary. Weekend Masses will be on: Saturday 5:00pm, 6:00pm; Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 5:00pm and 6:30pm. (Please note added Mass times.) Attendance at Weekend Masses is strictly by booking to book please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BJPOT. We understand the frustrations experienced by so many people who were unable to attend Mass in person this weekend. Parishioners are encouraged to keep checking the Trybooking site as extra seats become available either through cancellations or if the government increases the cap on the number of people allowed to attend religious services. People who have a booking but cannot attend for whatever reason are requested to let the office know so the booking can be freed up for someone else. Please note that you may now book consecutive weekends for Mass. Following Mass from Your Home: You can also follow our Masses on the Parish Facebook and YouTube channels. Weekday Masses will continue to be live streamed at 9:00am and Sunday Mass at 6:00pm on Saturday. Next Update: On Wed 07 July at 7pm, our booking system and capacity numbers will be updated based on any updated restriction announcements. MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST PAUL—FOUNDATION DAY Thank you to Tess Mijares for her hospitality in preparing lunch for the Paulist Missionaries on Wednesday. Thank you to Judy Porter for preparing morning tea. Thank you to Fr Silvio for leading the reflection. Special thanks to all those who remembered us in their prayers and thoughts. CATHOLIC MISSION APPEAL—NEXT WEEKEND For we cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard Acts 4:20 Next week Catholic Mission will invite you to partner with Sr Chalaad and the Good Shepherd Sisters in Thailand with the annual Catholic Mission Appeal, as they reach out to vulnerable mothers and their babies, who would have nowhere to turn when they need support, love and kindness the most.
Weekend Mass: Sat 6pm, Sun 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 5pm + Online
336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing North, 3029 Under the Pastoral Care of the Paulist Missionaries
www.stjamesapostlehcn.com.au
We acknowledge the living culture of the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.
St James Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.
ST JAMES PARISH AND A COVID UPDATE—UPDATED JUL 04
With current restrictions, Masses at St James are at a density limit of 1 person per 4 square metres, resulting in a limit of 130 people.
Attending Mass at St James: On Mondays we will have a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion at 9am and on Tuesdays-Saturdays we will have Daily Mass at 9am. No bookings for these are necessary. Weekend Masses will be on: Saturday 5:00pm, 6:00pm; Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 5:00pm and 6:30pm. (Please note added Mass times.)
Attendance at Weekend Masses is strictly by booking to book please go to: https://www.trybooking.com/BJPOT.
We understand the frustrations experienced by so many people who were unable to attend Mass in person this weekend. Parishioners are encouraged to keep checking the Trybooking site as extra seats become available either through cancellations or if the government increases the cap on the number of people allowed to attend religious services. People who have a booking but cannot attend for whatever reason are requested to let the office know so the booking can be freed up for someone else.
Please note that you may now book consecutive weekends for Mass.
Following Mass from Your Home: You can also follow our Masses on the Parish Facebook and YouTube channels. Weekday Masses will continue to be live streamed at 9:00am and Sunday Mass at 6:00pm on Saturday.
Next Update: On Wed 07 July at 7pm, our booking system and capacity numbers will be updated based on any updated restriction announcements.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST PAUL—FOUNDATION DAY
Thank you to Tess Mijares for her hospitality in preparing lunch for the Paulist Missionaries on Wednesday. Thank you to Judy Porter for preparing morning tea. Thank you to Fr Silvio for leading the reflection.
Special thanks to all those who remembered us in their prayers and thoughts.
CATHOLIC MISSION APPEAL—NEXT WEEKEND
For we cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard Acts 4:20
Next week Catholic Mission will invite you to partner with Sr Chalaad and the Good Shepherd Sisters in Thailand with the annual Catholic Mission Appeal, as they reach out to vulnerable mothers and their babies, who would
have nowhere to turn when they need support, love and kindness the most.
For those who would like to offer a Mass Intention during this time, you can submit the name and intention to the Parish Office via email ([email protected]) or via phone (9401 6367). In answer to a common query, Mass Intention donations can be made to:
Account Name: Missionary Society of St Paul BSB: 083-153 Account number: 869470113 Reference: M.Int-[Surname of intention]
For Presbytery Collection (2nd collection) contributions, please use the account above and use the Reference: Presby-[Your Surname]
MASS INTENTIONS & 2ND COLLECTION
We encourage you to continue supporting our parish through online payment. Thanksgiving contributions or Church Extension donations can be made directly to the Parish Bank Account through an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
Account Name: St James the Apostle Parish
BSB: 083-347 Account Number: 646 205 822
For Thanksgiving please use your Thanksgiving Envelope number and your surname so we can attribute your donation correctly. Eg: If your Thanksgiving number is 123, and your surname is Smith, then use the reference “123-Smith”.
For Church Extension, please use as reference your surname and -ChExt. Eg: Smith-ChExt.
For Credit Card / Direct Debit contributions, please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Thank you for your continuous support and may you be blessed abundantly for your generosity.
Thank you to everyone who is supporting the Church Extensions. Thank you to Parishioners who together this week donated $580.
CHURCH EXTENSION DONATIONS
We invite all Altar Servers to please make themselves available at the Masses they will be attending. A meeting is set in place for all interested in joining this ministry on Sat 31 July at 10:30am. This will be an Information/Training Session. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join us. All in Year 4 and above invited.
ALTAR SERVERS
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 meetings are held on Fridays at 7.00pm in the Ray Centre. If you or anyone you know is interested, you are welcome to come along. The invitation is also extended to any Catholics who may want to become more informed about the various aspects of our Faith.
Please contact Felix on mobile 0431 008 563 or email at [email protected].
Please note that it may be difficult to accept any new enquirers after the 16th of July 2021.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Come and experience a Healing Mass by the Vincentian Congregation's Fr Rojan at St James Church on Thurs 08 July at 6:30 pm with Rosary, Praise and Worship, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, healing prayers and blessing. All are welcome especially those requiring healing prayers. QR check in at church entry. Enquiries Gilbert Menezes - 0419 482 040.
CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS— 08 JULY
Year 7, 2023 Enrolments now open at Thomas Carr College. Applications available from the Fr Ray Administration Centre, calling 8734 2444 or email [email protected]. Applications close Fri 20 Aug 2021.
YR 7 2023 TCC ENROLMENTS
Everyday at Vinnies, we see that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference in their local communities. We are inspired by the joy of the Gospels and our Catholic social teachings to do things that matter. The spirit to fee, heal, shelter, nurture and inspire—the power to change lives—is in everyone. This year our Vinnies Winter Appeal will be on 17/18 July.
VINNIES WINTER APPEAL—17/18 JULY
Let us pray and support those in our community who are sick. We especially pray for John Francis Santos, Cecilia Mendonca, Wilfredo Cubero Snr, Salvatore Fichera and all those who are ill.
PRAYER LIST
RECENTLY DECEASED & ANNIVERSARIES
Please pray for our loved ones whom we remember especially Hector Cordero who died recently, Santina Fichera, Danilo Torres, Mary Edirmannasirphe, Bartolome Yap, Ernest D'Rosario, Philomena Cleur, Inacio Joao, Clementine, Joseph, Claudine, Dominic, Gloria Dolorosa, Catherine, Baby Florence, Peter, Asselina, Jerry, Molly, Carl and Sylvester D'souza, Angela and Philip Aranjo, Jose Paulo, Luizinha, Agnelo and Francis Fernandes, Wilson, Mary, John, Lawrence, Clementine and Anthony George Mathias, Paolo, Rosaria and Michael Falzon, Lucia Zulueta, Arthur Leslie, Roberto Maniquis, Mary, Charlie and Joseph Xerri, Angela and Salvatore Sacco, Carmen and Felix Tabone, Carmen and Joe Camilleri, Emy Saffarese, Natu Portelli, Jeff Ruthvern, Ron Gamble and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
To keep our Prayer List for the Sick current, kindly contact the Parish Office with the names of people you would like on it and they will be on the list for 8 weeks. Simply contact the Parish to renew for another 8 weeks.
KEEPING OUR PRAYER LIST CURRENT
General inquiries and dates are published on the parish website. Specific information will only be sent to those who are officially registered on the website: https://www.stjamesapostlehcn.com.au
Once you have registered in any of the programs, the Co-ordinator will keep your expression of interest on file and they will be in touch with you when we have all the details. (make sure your email address is correct at the time of registration)
Guidelines for Registering: Age for Reconciliation: Year 3 age 9+ Age for Holy Eucharist: Year 4 age 10+ Age for Confirmation: Year 6 age 11+
Please ensure to register for the sacrament you are interested in, filling in ALL fields. Upon registration, you will receive an email advising your registration is successful. Please check your junk mail if you do not receive this email. The Co-ordinator will email program details for that sacrament when they are ready and published in the Parish Bulletin.
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
We would like to thank you all for your moral and financial support especially due to the large loan we have taken for our church renovation. We do appreciate the generous donations of parishioners who have asked how they may contribute. There are three methods – Envelopes, Credit Card Deductions or Direct Debit from a nominated bank account. Simply fill in a pledge card for envelopes and credit card, If you wish to do online payment method, Direct Debit Forms are available at the Church Narthex. You can drop this Form at the Parish Office during business hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am-2:30pm. Alternatively, you can drop it off at the After-Hours Drop Off Chute outside, next to the Parish Office Entrance under the window.
THANKSGIVING OFFERING CONTRIBUTION
Anna Sia who has diligently served as Coordinator of the Church Cleaning Ministry, is stepping down.
Anna has been instrumental in her pastoral role coordinating rosters, making sure that cleaning materials are available and communicating to the Cleaning Ministry, maintaining a strong connection with this ministry and the Parish.
Anna is making herself available to train her replacement for a smooth change over. We value and appreciate all that Anna has done in this ministry and look forward to welcoming the new coordinator in her stead. We thank all those on the Church Cleaning Roster for their invaluable service in reassuring us of gathering for worship in a clean environment.
Once again we thank Anna and wish her God’s blessing. She will truly be missed.
CHURCH CLEANING COORDINATOR
For $5 per month, you can help with the wellbeing and education of children in Pakistan, Peru, Cuba and the Philippines through the Paulist Missionary Sponsorship program. Brochures available after Mass.
PAULIST MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP
Joint parishes of St James & St Peters is planning to start an ALPHA Program in Hoppers Crossing. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. A pilot program is being run for those who would like to be part of the Alpha team that will lead Alpha Programs in our parishes. If you have a heart for Evangelisation and would like to be part of the team, you are invited to an Information Session to be held at St James this Tues 06 Jul at 7pm. For enquiries please contact the Parish Office on 9401 6367.
