St Liborius Parish VISION: We, the St Liborius parish Community, seek to support each other in growing together in faith and sharing this faith with the wider community. St Augustine’s (Myers Flat), St Stephen’s (Raywood) Communities Growing Together 24th September, 2017 - TWENTY-fifth Sunday in ordinary time, year a Next Week’s Readings Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia! Responsorial Psalm The Lord is near to all who call him. Papal Prayer Intentions for September 2017 Parishes That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen. Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace. 19th September The Word Today Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST Some people consider the story of the workers in the vineyard an unfair story, because it seems to favour the idler over the hard worker. Here is another story that may help us to understand the point Jesus was making. The final of the 3000 metres was in progress. The runners stayed bunched together until the last lap. Then the eventual winner eased himself into the lead. As he did so another man fell back into last place, after a desperate effort to keep up. The other runners were strung out in between. As the leader (a local man) came into the home straight, the spectators rose to him. When the news was flashed up that he had set a new world record, thunderous applause echoed around the stadium. The cameras followed him as he did a lap of honour. He got a standing ovation as he went around. Bouquets of flowers were thrown in his direction. Afterwards everybody wanted to clap him on the back and shake his hand. Microphones were thrust in front of him. “How does it feel like to be a world champion?” he was asked. Beaming all over he replied, “Absolutely wonderful!” Already newspapers were queuing up for the exclusive rights to his story, and company executives, cheque books in hand, were doing likewise for the right to us his name to endorse their products. While all this was going on, the other runners had finished the race. The last man had to really struggle to finish. Then, with head bowed, he departed for the dressing rooms. A VIP had been invited to perform the prize -giving ceremony. The first three runners home were waiting, all smiles, to take their places on the victory podium. The first sign that something unusual was about to happen was when the VIP said he wanted all the runners present at the ceremony. The runners were duly called, and all was now set. Then what did he do? He called the man who came in last and gave the gold medal to him. He gave the silver medal to the man who came second last, and the bronze medal to the man who came third last. There were gasps of astonishment from the crowd, and sighs of embarrassment from the organisers. The mistake was pointed out to him. But he said, “There is no mistake. This is the way I want it.” Then he proceeded to give a warm handshake to each of the other runners right down to the man who came first. When the latter came forward he was very angry. “This is not fair!” he exclaimed. “So you think it’s not fair?” The VIP replied calmly. “I do,” said the man. “I won the race. I deserve to get the gold medal.” “Friend,” said the VIP, “haven't you got enough already?” “What do you mean?” the man asked. “You’ve had the satisfaction of winning the race. You’ve had the applause of the crowd and the attention of the media. You’ve had lucrative contracts offered to you. Now consider the man who came last. He finished the race too. And what did he get for his efforts? Nothing. Would it be fairer if you got everything while he got nothing?” With that the victor was reduced to silence. Still fuming, he turned and went away. The aim of this story is not to downplay the achievement of the winner but to make a point. It seems wrong that one person should get everything, while another gets nothing. I know this is exactly what happens in our world - the winner takes all. Some might still say that the story is an outrageous one. But is it any more outrageous than Jesus story about the workers in the vineyard? What point was Jesus making? The key to understanding the story is in the phrase, “Are you envious because I am generous?” The story is not about justice. It is about generosity, a generosity unlike anything we’ve ever known - the generosity of God. Which of us would like to be treated by God according to strict justice? Do we not all long for mercy rather than justice? We can’t put God in our debt. But we don’t need to. God is generous to a degree that far outstrips human generosity. All we have to do is open our hearts to God’s generosity. And having experienced it, let it serve as a model for our dealings with others.
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St Liborius Parish
VISION: We, the St Liborius parish Community, seek to support each other in growing together in faith and sharing this faith with the wider community.
St Augustine’s (Myers Flat), St Stephen’s (Raywood) Communities Growing Together
24th September, 2017 - TWENTY-fifth Sunday in ordinary time, year a
Next Week’s Readings Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia!
Responsorial Psalm The Lord is near to all who call him.
Papal Prayer Intentions for September 2017 Parishes That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace. 19th September
The Word Today Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16
THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST
Some people consider the story of the workers in the vineyard an
unfair story, because it seems to favour the idler over the hard
worker. Here is another story that may help us to understand the
point Jesus was making.
The final of the 3000 metres was in progress. The runners stayed
bunched together until the last lap. Then the eventual winner eased
himself into the lead. As he did so another man fell back into last
place, after a desperate effort to keep up. The other runners were
strung out in between.
As the leader (a local man) came into the home straight, the
spectators rose to him. When the news was flashed up that he had set
a new world record, thunderous applause echoed around the stadium.
The cameras followed him as he did a lap of honour. He got a
standing ovation as he went around. Bouquets of flowers were
thrown in his direction.
Afterwards everybody wanted to clap him on the back and shake his
hand. Microphones were thrust in front of him. “How does it feel like
to be a world champion?” he was asked. Beaming all over he replied,
“Absolutely wonderful!” Already newspapers were queuing up for
the exclusive rights to his story, and company executives, cheque
books in hand, were doing likewise for the right to us his name to
endorse their products.
While all this was going on, the other runners had finished the race.
The last man had to really struggle to finish. Then, with head bowed,
he departed for the dressing rooms.
A VIP had been invited to perform the prize-giving ceremony. The
first three runners home were waiting, all smiles, to take their places
on the victory podium. The first sign that something unusual was
about to happen was when the VIP said he wanted all the runners
present at the ceremony. The runners were duly called, and all was
now set.
Then what did he do? He called the man who came in last and gave
the gold medal to him. He gave the silver medal to the man who
came second last, and the bronze medal to the man who came third
last. There were gasps of astonishment from the crowd, and sighs of
embarrassment from the organisers. The mistake was pointed
out to him. But he said, “There is no mistake. This is the way I
want it.” Then he proceeded to give a warm handshake to each
of the other runners right down to the man who came first.
When the latter came forward he was very angry. “This is not
fair!” he exclaimed.
“So you think it’s not fair?” The VIP replied calmly.
“I do,” said the man. “I won the race. I deserve to get the gold
medal.”
“Friend,” said the VIP, “haven't you got enough already?”
“What do you mean?” the man asked.
“You’ve had the satisfaction of winning the race. You’ve had
the applause of the crowd and the attention of the media.
You’ve had lucrative contracts offered to you. Now consider
the man who came last. He finished the race too. And what did
he get for his efforts? Nothing. Would it be fairer if you got
everything while he got nothing?” With that the victor was
reduced to silence. Still fuming, he turned and went away.
The aim of this story is not to downplay the achievement of
the winner but to make a point. It seems wrong that one person
should get everything, while another gets nothing. I know this
is exactly what happens in our world - the winner takes all.
Some might still say that the story is an outrageous one. But is
it any more outrageous than Jesus story about the workers in
the vineyard? What point was Jesus making?
The key to understanding the story is in the phrase, “Are you
envious because I am generous?” The story is not about
justice. It is about generosity, a generosity unlike anything
we’ve ever known - the generosity of God.
Which of us would like to be treated by God according to
strict justice? Do we not all long for mercy rather than justice?
We can’t put God in our debt. But we don’t need to. God is
generous to a degree that far outstrips human generosity. All
we have to do is open our hearts to God’s generosity. And
having experienced it, let it serve as a model for our dealings
With St Liborius, St Stephen & St Augustine, let us be a spiritual benefactor to each other in prayer, especially for the health and well-being of:
Pray for our seminarians: Dean Klayford Bongat, Adi Indra, Jackson Saunders, Nathan Verallo & DJ Suguitan.
May they rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.
In faith and hope let us pray for those who have gone before us and those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
Janet Perry, Simon Benbow, Patrick Quigg, Mena Crameri, Tim Coughlin, Henry O’Shea, Gregory Trewhella, Veronica Martin, Veronica Canty,
Paul Clark, Peter Pianto, Clifford Johnson, William Riley, James Snudden, Theresa Tansey, Katie Danetta Hoskins. Sister Barbara May, Katherine Harris,
Brian McLinden
Anniversaries:
Recently Deceased:
As we gather to worship, we acknowledge the Traditional owners and custodians of this land- the Jaara Country we are standing on- the Jaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears who have been custodians of this land for centuries.
Ted Verryt, Mary Furlong, Russell Milikins, Bryan Keogh, Zoey Lovejoy, Gerald Smith, Len Fitzgerald,
Patricia Schultz, Marie Casey, Teresa Brandreth, Marianne Cuskelly, Mary McAdam, John Haugh, Yvonne Holland,
Maureen O’Keefe, Christine Longmire, Elaine Walsh, Patricia Ennor, Alan Surplice, Charles Naughton, Bert & Angelini Caldow
PARISH MATTERS
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O God, who chose the Apostles to make disciples of all
Nations, and who by Baptism and Confirmation has called
us to build up your Holy Church,
We implore you to choose from among us, your children, many priests and religious who will
love you with their whole hearts and will gladly spend their lives to make you better
known and loved by all.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
BRUNCH KITCHEN Please note Brunch kitchen is in recess and will recommence on
10th October.
Rosters for Lectors, Commentators and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to be picked
up from the back of the church.
ST LIBORIUS PIETY SHOP Opening Times:
Sunday- Before & after 10.30 Mass Saturday- Before & after 6.00 Mass
Orders -Tracy @ Parish Centre 5446 8235 After Hours sales - Anne 0447 390 162
MOTHER’S PRAYERS ***** SCHOOL HOLIDAYS *****
No Mothers prayers at the Parish Centre during the school holidays Friday 29th Sept & 6th October.
Will resume again on Friday 13th October at 10am.
MOVIE NIGHT Our second fundraiser for the 150th Celebrations seems to have been a bit controversial for some, but over all was a great success. Though controversial at least it got people talking. On behalf of the parishioners and Fr Antony, we would like to thank all who supported this function, through the purchase of tickets, provision of supper and the many who helped out behind the scenes ie drivers, servers, ticket sellers and cleaning crew. Keep tuned because more and varied events will occur soon.
PATRICIANS MEETING When: Sunday 24th September @ 5pm Where: St Liborius Parish Centre Speaker: Fr Junjun Come along, all welcome.
OUR SCHOOLS BENDIGO & DIOCESAN MATTERS
Youth Corner Australian Catholic Youth Festival: This December the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is hosting the third Australian Catholic Youth Festival. The festival will be held in Sydney from December 7-9 and is for year 9 students- 30 year olds. It will be three full days of spending time with 15,000 young Catholics from right around Australia to celebrate and learn more about the Catholic Faith. If you’re in secondary school speak to your RE teacher about attending with the school group, and if you’re over 18 and would like to attend email Danielle at [email protected]
ST LIBORIUS SCHOOL Dear Parents and Friends of St Liborius, What an extremely sad and trying times over the last couple of weeks. On Monday we supported Georgia Turville and her family as they said their final farewells to Georgia’s father, Paul. Thank you to our school community for your understanding as we had a large group of staff attend the funeral whilst maintaining the normal timetable at school. Terry Liverton sends his thanks and appreciation to our community your support and prayers as he attended his mother’s funeral in Qld last week. Please keep Stephanie and Jess Sefton in your prayers as Steph remains in hospital to help nurture and support their unborn baby. Prayers are with you Steph. A letter has gone out to our community regarding the chance of German Measles (Rubella) being present in the school. This is a mild condition for most people but can be very serious for pregnant women, especially in the first trimester. If in doubt, please see your doctor. We had 4 students attending the Division Athletics on Monday, and they all did a fantastic job in their particular events. Well done. The Year 3-6 students presented their Learning EXPO to the community on Tuesday. It is always amazing to listen the children articulating their learning journey when completing their Educational Research Projects. Our Footy Colours Day was a huge success. The children and staff came draped in their favourite footy colours and enjoyed a sausage sizzle for lunch. The day concluded with the Jacob Holden Memorial Cup football game between two Year 5/6 student teams. This was played in great spirit and was very entertaining. Tomorrow is the last day of term for the children and will incorporate our Multicultural Day. The students will engage in a number of activities around the Italian culture, linking with our Languages studies. Thank you to Sue Borserio for all of her organisation for this event. More information attached. Our Assembly will be held at 3pm this Thursday. Next term, Week 1 will be assembly on Friday and Week 2 will be newsletter as we transition to our revised processes of communication. We have an Australian Champion amongst our students!!! Harry Arnett is a rising star in the Go Karting world and on the weekend took out first place in the final meet for the Rotax Pro Tour which is fantastic. This win also projected Harry into top position on the championship ladder and he is now the Australian Champion for 10 Year olds. Harry has now become the youngest member on the Australian team who will travel to Portugal next term to compete in the world championships. Well done Harry, all of us at St Liborius are so proud of you. The Walker Learning Study Tour which was led by Travis Ledwidge, Vin Ryan and myself, was a huge success, It was fantastic to see the whole group embracing the diversity of the many communities we visited and engaged with. It is a very powerful form of Professional Development and will have significant positive effects on individuals and schools. Thank you to Travis and Vin for their insightful and natural leadership within the group, it provided another incredible dimension to the study tour. Thanks again to Alistair Stewart for his work as Acting Principal in my absence. Next term Travis Ledwidge will be on Long Service Leave for the first two weeks. On Friday the whole staff will work with Kylie Smith, Faith Formation and Spirituality Education Officer from the Catho-lic Education Office. Kylie continues to provide quality and timely professional development for our staff. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays, the weather is fine, the footy granny ends up being a Tigers v Cats hit out and everyone stays safe and healthy. Summer uniform needs to be worn by all students next term and our ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy will be enacted. Regards Frank Dullard
FATIMA CENTENARY 1916-17 On Sunday October 8th Bishop Leslie Tomlinson and the Sandhurst Diocese will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima which occurred on October 13th. This culminated with the astounding miracle of the sun. All are cordially invited to join in the celebration commencing with 11.00am Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo and concluding with Benediction at 3:30pm which is followed by afternoon tea. The Guest speaker will be Fr Paschal Corby OFM.
APOSTOLATE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA First Friday and First Saturday Devotions.
The World Apostolate of Our Lady of Fatima invites all parishioners of Bendigo to the following regular devotions: First Friday: Poor Clares monastery from 8.00am Mass until 10.30am, including Rosaries, Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Eucharistic Adoration. First Saturday: Holy Rosary Church, White Hills, from 9.00am Mass to 10.30am, including Rosaries and meditation, Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions and concluding with Benediction. Come to make reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to bring about the triumph of Her Immaculate Heart and world peace.
FAMILY CONFERENCE The 2017 National Association of Catholic Families (NACF) conference/retreat will be held in Melbourne (Belgrave Heights) September 29 - October 1. Activities dur ing the weekend will include Mass, rosary procession, talks running concurrently for parents, youth and children, sporting events, workshops, and a family bush dance on Saturday evening. For more information contact Claire on (03) 9543 5613 or go to www.nacf.info. Registrations close 10 September.
ARE YOU A FORMER STUDENT OF ASSUMPTION COLLEGE, KILMORE?
Alumni Development Officer Maria Cleve would love to hear from former students as ACK prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2018. Please phone Maria Cleve on (03) 57 835 343 or email: [email protected]
“So the last will be first and the first last” - MATTHEW 20:16 You’ve heard the saying “it’s not where you start, but how you finish.” This certainly applies to this Bible passage. We have a responsibility not only for our own lives, but for the lives of others as well. We are called to generously share our gifts with others, not hoard them for our own use. Our gratitude and generosity helps us live “God-centered” lives and not “self-centered” lives.
TRANSITUS OF ST FRANCIS EVENING The Transitus of St. Francis will be held. When: Tuesday 3rd October starting at 7.30pm. Where: the Poor Clare Monastery, Edwards Road, Kennington, The invitation is open to all. A light supper, in company with the Sisters, will be provided at the conclusion. A plate to share would be most welcome.
DOXA SCHOOL FUNDRAISING DINNER The Bendigo DOXA School will be holding a night to raise funds for their Tassie Travels DATE: Thursday 12th of October TIME: between 6 and 8pm VENUE: Bendigo Stadium, 134 Marong Road, West Bendigo. BOOKINGS: Phone DOXA School 5442 8140 or Bendigo Stadium Bistro 5440 6212 quoting the Booking Reference ‘DOXA School’. 30% of the Main meal price goes directly to this fundraising effort.
CONTACT US Office Hours: Tue 10.30am-1.00pm Wed/Thu 10.30am-2.30pm Fri 10.00am-3.00pm Phone: 5446 8235 (Parish Office) Address: 50 Panton Street Eaglehawk 3556 Email: [email protected] Web: stliboriuscatholicparish.wordpress.com Parish Priest: Fr. Antony Joseph Mobile: 0407 708 895 Email [email protected] Parish Secretary: Tracy Rober ts Pastoral Assistant: Michael Nolan After Hours (7pm—7am) Emergency Catholic Clergy Contact: 0429 371 253 SCHOOL Phone: 5446 9172 Principal: Frank Dullard Deputy: Alistair Stewart Secretary: Louise O’Connor Chaplain: Louise Trewhella PARISH ORGANISATIONS Parish Pastoral Team
Ex-Officio: Fr Antony Joseph, Frank Dullard. Michael Nolan, John Pallotta, Members: Tracey Cole, Chris O’Brien, Margaret Watson, Brian Bourke, Anne Maree Holden.
Parish Finance Team
John Pallotta, Matthew House, Kathy Taylor, Tracey Cole.
Parish Priest Consultant Team:
Margaret Watson, John Pallotta, Tracey Cole, Michael Nolan.
Planned Giving David Trewarne
Parish Liturgy Team Mary Haugh, Elizabeth McDermott, Maureen Bourke.
Parish Loss & Grief Team
Elizabeth McDermott, Jane Bretherton, Patricia Angelini, Joan Noonan, Cathy Mitchell, Tricia Blanks, Eilis Whelan
KSC Community Welfare Project Brian Bourke: 5446 8821
Josephites Associates: Margaret Tobias
Caritas Project Compassion Brian Bourke
Children’s Liturgy Denise Webb & Natalie Duane (1st and 3rd Sunday of month)
God Start Anne O’Brien
Piety Stall Michael O’Dea, Anne O’Brien
Child Safety Brian Bourke
St Vincent de Paul: 54462585
PLANNED GIVING — Thank You COLLECTIONS FOR 17th September
ENVELOPES: LOOSE: DIRECT DEBIT:
$1012.40 TOTAL:
$605.50 $246.90 $160.00
Mass Welcomers Lectors Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
This Weekend 6.00pm
M Weston M Jinks
1st: 2nd:
M Bourke L Fitzgerald
B Bourke P Singe
10.30am D & P Power 1st:2nd:
M Tangey D Webb
N Wright K Taylor
Next Weekend 6.00pm
M Weston M Bourke
1st: 2nd:
D Duane N Duane
A Trewarne A O’Brien
10.30am M Dole D Purden
1st:2nd:
M Gill K Taylor
E Tuohey E McDermott
PARISH ACTIVITIES
WEEKLY
Wise Eaters Every Monday at 9.30am. Walk N Talk Every Tuesday at 9.30am. Brunch Kitchen Every Tuesday at 11.30am (exc school holidays) Parish Sacramental Team Every Tuesday at 7.00pm Mothers Prayer Every Friday 10.00am till 11.00
MONTHLY
Secular Franciscans Every 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm. Liturgy Meeting Every 1st Tue of the month at 1.30pm. Parish Finance Team Meeting Quarterly at 7.30pm. Parish Pastoral Team Meeting Quarterly at 7.30pm. Card making Every 2nd Wed of the month at 1.30pm. Catholic Women’s League Every 4th Wed of the month at 1.30pm. BEC Meeting - Group D Every 1st Fri of the month at 1.30pm. R.S.J. Meeting 3rd Wed of every 2nd month at 10.30am. Bendigo Textile Group Every 2nd Sun of the month at 10.00am. Contact: Barbara Lomas 0417313760 Knights of the Southern Cross Every 2nd Thu of the month. Contact: Brian Bourke 5446 8821 Filipino Mass 4th Sunday of the month.
MASSES THIS WEEK
Mon No Mass Wed - Thurs 9.15am Mass Friday 9.15am Mass
P.S. Funeral Mass replaces the Mass of the day
Saturday 6.00pm (Parish) Sunday 10.30am (Parish)
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation
Everyday of the week 40mins prior to Mass except on Sunday.
Anointing of the sick
Please ring parish office.
Baptisms
Please call in to the parish office for a Baptism kit ($30).
Baptism preparation is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Kilian’s Parish Centre.
Bookings required. Phone 5441 6244.
Weddings
Bookings must be made at least six months prior.
Please ring parish office.
ROSTERS
What a Life! Brendan had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went
to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed Brendan to hear 100%.
Brendan went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said,
"Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."
Brendan replied, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around
and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"
