Parish News
NO MASSES THIS WEEKEND AND NO WEEKDAY MASSES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN!
Please pray for those who have passed due to the Covid-19 Virus. For Fr. Denis O’Callaghan and our own loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on their loved ones left behind.
WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS: Sunday, 25 July 2021, has been designated by Pope Francis, as the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly (Ord Time 17). It coincides with the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus, on July 26. Occurring in the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family 2021-22 with the theme. ‘I am with you always’, the day draws attention to the vital role grandparents and the elderly play in our communities and in the mission of the Church.
Catholic Theorological College would like to bring to your attention to the Ethical Issues and Human Ageing online unit commencing 31st July that may interest you or your colleagues. Please see the attached flyer at the end of this bulletin for more information, or contact registrar@ctc.edu.au.
MEDITATION GROUP: NO MEETING DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN.
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP: NO MEETING DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN.
Enquiries Philippa Warby 0408 331 340, Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447.
NO PRAYER GROUP MEETING DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN.
FAN THE FLAME: Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021
‘You must come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while’
(Mark 6:30-34)
Our Aboriginal culture has taught us to be still and to wait…We wait for the rain to fill our rivers and water the thirsty earth…We wait on God, too. We don’t worry. We know that in time and in the spirit of dadirri (that deep listening and quiet stillness) his way will be clear.
(Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr, “Dadirri: Inner Deep Listening and Quiet Still Awareness”, Miriam-Rose Foundation, accessed 23 April, 2021, https://www.miriamrosefoundation.org.au/about-dadirri.)
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/
2021 Child Safety Week POSTER COMPETITION:
The Diocese invites all school-age children to participate in a poster competition.
Theme: Every child, in every community, needs a fair go.
Get creative,
Raise awareness,
Empower young people.
Visit www.cdsale.org.au for details, Entries close Friday 30th July, 2021.
BROTHERS WHAT MUST WE DO? 2021 Launching Nationally on Saturday 31st July, 2021
“They were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other Apostles, Brothers-what then must we do?” Acts 2:37
The National Catholic Men’s Gathering for 2021 will be launched online on Saturday 31st July, 2021. Join a diocesan group with your Bishop, or with your Men’s Ministry/Parish group or individually.
Three sessions will be provided online, along with reflection questions for group discussion or individual reflection.
Aim: To inspire and encourage all Catholic men with a vision for personal discipleship,
Service and mission in the family, parish/diocese and the world.
Cost: FREE
Registration: www.catholicmensgathering.com.au
Program: Available from Saturday 31st July, 2021
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI SCHOLARSHIP TRUST The St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers scholarships to enable lay people to further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialised activity, such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral care More information and Applications Forms are available on our website https://pallottine.org.au/scholarships/st-vincent-pallotti-scholar-shipfor-lay-ministry.html Closing Date 30 July 2021
CATHOLIC CARE: We know that there are many people in need in our Gippsland community who are struggling to put food on the table or find their next meal. Financial difficulties, family violence and homelessness are just some of the reasons why families and individuals are struggling. In response to the growing issue, last week we launched the Baw Baw Soup Kitchen-a trial program providing warm meals and essentials to our Warragul and Drouin Communities.
CatholicCare Victoria 4-6 Peel Street North, Bakery Hill 3350
CARITAS AUSTRALIA:
There is still time to support our global neighbours as they tackle the challenges of poverty.
Your generosity today can help create a better tomorrow for people living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities in the world.
All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible.
Caritas Australia: www.caritas.org.au
Aid to the Church in Need Australia: Today, Aid to the Church in Need continues to ensure that spiritual aid and pastoral care reaches areas of need. CAN ensures that tyranny of distance or harsh terrain stand in the way of the spiritual life of the Catholic people. Every year we will finance some 400 cars, 200 motorcycles, 300 bicycles and a couple of boats. aidtochurch.org./transport.
Aid to the Church in Need/ACN Australia
P.O. BOX 335, PENRITH NSW 2751
1800 101 201/ 02 9167 9517
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.
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