Parish News
Please pray for those who have passed due to the Covid-19 Virus. For Bridie Hoare (Father Pat Walsh’s sister) and Denis Wallace who have passed away recently and the anniversary of Irene Hanily, our own loved ones and the Souls who have no one to pray for them. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on their loved ones left behind.
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:
TUESDAY 30th March Liturgy: OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA INVERLOCH 11:00AM
(Followed by the Stations of the Cross.) JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI 2ND RITE OF RECONCILIATION 6:30PM
WEDNESDAY 31st March, MASS 9:30pm Wonthaggi 31st March, MASS 5:00 pm Inverloch HOLY THURSDAY 1ST April, Rose Lodge Mass 10:15 a.m. (Father Darren & Sacristan only) Thursday of Holy Week St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi 6:30pm
GOOD FRIDAY 2ND April, STATIONS OF THE CROSS ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI 10:30AM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA INVERLOCH 11:00AM
St JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI: PASSION OF THE LORD 3:00PM
(Masks must be carried, social distancing respected and tracking recorded)
HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL 3rd April, ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI 6:30PM
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD: OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA INVERLOCH 9:00 A.M. ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI 10:30A.M.
HOLY LAND COLLECTION-GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 2ND 2021
The annual collection for the support of the church in the Holy Land will take place on Good Friday, April 2nd. This collection promotes the missionary work of the Church in 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 also rely on assistance from this collection. It is also used to maintain over 70 churches and shrines associated with the life of Jesus. Last year, due to the global pandemic, it was an extremely difficult time for the Church and people of the Holy Land with very little income due to the lack of pilgrims and the closure of churches around the world. Despite this, Australian Catholics did manage to donate $406,000 (compared to the $1.3 million in 2019). This year, the Holy Land will continue to face an extreme shortfall in income due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and so we are urging Catholics around the world to be as generous as possible. Please remember the Christians of the Holy Land on Good Friday and please keep them in your prayers. Thank you.
Envelopes are available at St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi and Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch.
ILLUSTRATOR REQUIRED: Are there any budding or retired illustrators out there? The Diocese of Sale is looking for someone to illustrate a Children’s book (age 4 to 9) about Safeguarding. Please contact Dr. Angela Lecomber via Email: Angela@sale.catholic.org.au
MISSAL ON LINE: ‘An App’ which Father Darren Howie finds very helpful is Universalis. This will allow you to follow the Daily Mass.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: A list is available in the Foyer before Mass and outside following Mass for volunteers to participate in our Easter Services.
Important Notices for the Diary:
Tuesday 30th March, 2021 2nd Rite of Reconciliation St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi 6:30pm Wednesday 31st March, 2021 Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Inverloch 5:00pm Friday 2nd April, 2021 Divine Mercy Novena will commence: Please see the attached timetable at the end of the Bulletin.
An Upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminar: The Diocesan Service of Communion of the Charismatic Renewal is conducting a Diocese wide Renewal Seminar for everyone in the Diocese of Sale. This follows the advice of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, who encourages all Catholics ( and all Christians) to embrace this spiritual renewal program. Bishop Greg has blessed this initiative. It will be an exciting moment with the Holy Spirit, please do not miss this opportunity. Looking forward with great excitement to catching up with you all (Fr. Francis Otobo).
Three seminars will be held in a central location in the Diocese as follows:
Venus: St. Ita, Drouin Dates: Saturday 17th April, God’s promise of the Holy Spirit Saturday 22nd May, New Life in God’s Spirit, Saturday 19th June, Community in the Lord; Commissioning Mass with Bishop Greg Time: 10:30 am each day. (For other general enquiries please contact: John Duiker (Cranbourne, Diocesan Moderator); Anushka (Berwick, Diocesan Secretary) Julie Powel (Prayer Group leader, Warragul/Drouin, Fr. Francis Otobo (Chaplain).
“May our Diocesan Life in the Spirit Seminary be an opportunity for us to fan into a flame the gift of God anew (1 Tim 1:6) and renew the gift of our baptism which calls us forth in missionary service.” (Bishop Greg Bennet, Sale Diocese) Aid to the Church in Need Australia: Across the world tens of millions of Christian families are in exile following persecution because of their faith. Could you help stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters and help ease their heavy burdens?
Visit www.aidtochurch.org
Aid to the Church in Need/ACN Australia
P.O. BOX 335, PENRITH NSW 2751
1800 101 201/ 02 9167 9517
Meditation Group: Will recommence following the Lenten Program. Just thought you may be wondering. Such a special activity and will be welcomed back into our Diary.
Catholic Care English Conversation Classes: CatholicCare Pakenham holds English Conversation Classes for people of many cultures to assist them to learn English and enjoy friendship and fun. We are seeking several volunteers who would be willing to give an hour of their time either once a week or once a fortnight. If this interests you, please call Denise Lacey: 56 221188.
Catholic Women to join Consultation: Catholic women are being invited to participate in an online national consultation on March 27th, with the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. The consultation invites women to articulate and celebrate their contribution and vision for the mission of the Catholic Church in Australia.
Archbishop Christopher Prowse (BCELM Chairperson) and Bishop Michael Morrisey (Bishops Delegate for Women) will be present for the meeting to hear the voice of Catholic Women from around Australia.
Consultation Details: Date: Saturday 27 March
Time: 2pm-4pm AEDT Platform: Zoom
Read more and register at https://nce.catholic.org.au/catholicwomen
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP
Well let’s hope we can meet this time….Covid permitting!!
Monday 15th March @ 2:15pm in the Annex of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch.
Newcomers are welcome. There is a wonderful collection of rugs & shawls (also caps & bed socks) available for anyone who is struggling with life in any way. Come into the Parish Office to choose or contact Kristine or one of our members. With wool donations, 8ply acrylic is preferred.
Further enquiries: Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 and Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447.
A list of live streams across the Diocese is on www.cdsale.org.au/coronavirus page. This page has listed the Mass times which occur regularly, ie. Don’t change from week to week.
We have been emailing and sending out important communications from the Diocese and if you would like to be involved and receive this information then please contact the Parish Office on 56 721 111 or email your details to wonthaggi@cdsale.org.au.
We are a Child Safe Parish. Any children, young persons and vulnerable adults have a right to feel safe and be safe. If you are concerned about any form of abuse, or believe that someone is at significant risk, you should immediately raise your concerns with one of our Parish Safeguarding Officers. Contact Kristine McRae via the Parish Office: 03 56 721 111 or St. Joseph’s School Safeguarding Officer 03 56 721 052. Take care, we are here to help.
The Liturgical Press has just released a simple prayer resource for families during the Easter Season.
The Easter season comprises the most important weeks of the liturgical year, but observance of the season in parishes and homes often doesn’t reflect its significance. Easter Mealtime Prayers for the Family brings Easter from the altar table to the family table—an easy, effective step for family observance. This simple prayer resource provides the “domestic Church” with a means to cherish together the living faith we celebrate throughout the Easter season. Available in e-book form
If you are in need of urgent assistance, please phone eithe Father Darren Howie 0356 722 923 or Kristine on 03 56 72111 or 04999 15 784.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
Father Darren Howie Mrs. Kristine McRae
Parish Priest Parish Secretary
St. Joseph’s Parish Wonthaggi