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LOURDES DAY MASS - ST MARY’S PARISH Though this day is usually celebrated on February 11th, a Mass to celebrate our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick will be held this coming Saturday February 15th at 9.00am. All are invited to attend. There will be “Anointing of the Sick” - given to "those of the faithful whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age". RECONCILIATION will still take place after the Mass has ended on February 15th, though it may start later than the usual 9.30am time.
WEEKDAY MASS - 10.00am THURSDAY FEB. 13th St Mary’s Primary School will be joining the Parish at the 10.00am Mass to celebrate the beginning of their school year. We welcome their presence at our Mass and wish them a successful and educationally prosperous year.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY LEADERS REQUIRED We are looking for a few more people to assist the team who lead “Children’s Liturgy” every Sunday at the 11.00am Mass during the 4 School Terms. Leaders are required to be to be over 18, have a current WWC (Working with Children), and will be rostered on approximately every 6 -8 weeks. There will be ongoing and comprehensive support offered to you, and you will always be rostered on with an assistant to help. Please contact the Parish Office 5222 1977 for more details or to register your interest in this important and rewarding ministry.
OUR VERY POPULAR CAFÉ LIGHT which is open every Sunday from 8.15am - 1.00pm is needing 3 or 4 extra volunteers to help keep the Café a success. Are you able to join the Roster for the 9.30am Mass (from 10.15am - 11.00am) and after the 11.00am Mass (12noon - 1.00pm)? If you are able to help, this commitment will involve 1 hour every 4 weeks. Please contact Margaret McTernan 5275 1221
SENIORS’ SOCIAL GROUP Film and afternoon tea. $5.00pp. Wednesday February 19th - 1.30pm. With respect for the bushfires we are showing the classic Australian film “Smiley” - the mischievous boy from the outback. Starring Chips Rafferty, Ralph Richardson, Bud Tingwell and Colin Peterson (starring as Smiley). There will be door prize and raffles. Please contact Marg McTernan 5275 1221
INVITATION TO JOIN THE MIXTURES CHOIR The Mixtures is an adult Choir which provides music ministry through singing at 11.00am Sunday Masses - a commitment to every 1st & 3rd Sunday of a month. Practices are held in the Plaza Theatre (at the back of Café Light) at approximately 9.30am, prior to the scheduled Mass. You are warmly invited to come join us, and share your talent with our Parish community. For more information or to leave your details please call the Parish Office 5222 1977 or email Rebecca: [email protected]
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES Planned Mass Times for Wednesday February 26 are: 7.00am; 10.00am; 12noon - All Schools Mass; 7.30pm.
INVITATION TO DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS As the Catholic Chaplain at Deakin University (Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses), I am seeking to form a Catholic support group to help me run a couple of programs at the University. It is also hoped that this group might develop to provide mutual support and friendship. Please contact me if you are interested or would like further information. Len Monk on: 0402082937 or [email protected]
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER World Day of Prayer (WDP) Service on Friday March 6th, 2020. All are invited to attend this Ecumenical Service at Wesley Church, 100 Yarra St, Geelong, and all who wish to attend will be warmly welcomed. Please ring: Sue O’Donoghue on 0429 784 331 if you require more information.
CAN YOU HELP US? We are in urgent need of dedicated volunteers to assist with the running of the AV Computer /Sound and Powerpoint slides
during Mass, especially at the 6pm Vigil, 7.30am and 9.30am Sunday Masses. If you can help, please call
the Parish Office 5222 1977 with your details. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED
GEELONG INTERFAITH NETWORK CHOIR has come together and is singing at Pako Festa February 29 2020 and Harmony Day March 21, 2020. Practices are on Mondays in Café Light (Hibernian Hall)leading up to the events - from 5pm - 6pm. The next practice is Monday February 10. If you are interested or need more information please contact Vanessa Woolley via email: [email protected]. Though all voices are welcome, we especially encourage male voices to join us in song.
WE HAVE A DREAM! A ‘Young Adult’ Guitar/vocal Group. Keyboard and other instruments also welcomed. To show your interest please contact Rebecca, at the Parish Office: 5222 1977. If I am not there please leave your details or send me an email: [email protected], and I will get back in touch with you as soon as possible. At the moment it is an idea, and if enough interest is generated, we hope to create a young adult music group which is willing and able to play at a 5.30pm Sunday Mass at least once a month. All levels of talent welcome. It’ll be fun!
ST MARY’S BASILICA CHOIR INVITATION Do you like to sing? Would you like to spend time with people who love to worship through music? Come join St Mary’s Basilica Choir. The choir has now resumed singing at 9.30 Mass for 2020, our weekly rehearsals have resumed on Thursday evenings (7.00pm to 8.30pm) in the Parish Pioneer Room. For more information and details come see us after any of the 9.30am Masses on Sunday.
Shine your light and make a positive impact on the
world; there is nothing more honourable than helping
improve the lives of others. - Roy T. Bennett
JOKE OF THE DAY
COMING ATTRACTIONS
@ ST MARY’S “PLAZA” THEATRE
A donation of $5.00 pp. is expected and appreciated.
Sunday February 9th, 1.30 pm “You Can’t Take It with You” A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. Stars Jean Arthur, James Stewart & Lionel Barrymore.
Friday February 14th, 7.30 pm “Palm Beach” Set in Sydney’s iconic Northern Beaches, Palm Beach is a heartwarming story that sees a group of lifelong friends with a lifetime of history reunite for one very special occasion. Stars Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi, Sam Neill & Jacqueline McKenzie.
Sunday February 16th, 1.30 pm “Mother Teresa” Inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta. Stars Olivia Hussey.
Friday February 21st, 7.30 pm “Judy” Set in late 1968 and early 1969, we meet Judy Garland hustling in Swinging London after she successfully secured a five-week engagement in Talk of the Town. Behind the scenes, she battles her own management and prepares to fight her ex-husband and ex-manager, Sidney Luft, in court for custody of their children. Starring Renee Zellweger, Jessie Buckley & Rufus Sewell.
For more details please visit St Mary’s Parish website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2020 ENROLMENTS for all 3 Sacraments, for children
attending non-Catholic Schools, are currently being
taken. DO NOT DELAY. Please take the time to contact
Anna Demetriou on: 52221977 or email (please note a
correction to address from previous week’s notice):
It is imperative to enrol for Confirmation classes now, as
the classes start on Wednesday February 19th, 4.00pm.
BELMONT SENIORS CONCERT HALL Proudly presents - Direct from Melbourne - Margaret Dennis. This concert will be held on: Monday February 24th - 1.30pm. This talented and versatile performer will present music and song to brighten your day. Entry is: $10.00pp. Aged Care Residents: $5.00pp. Afternoon Tea is provided. Phone: 52411 776.
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AS A COMMUNITY WE PRAY FOR :
RECENTLY DECEASED: May Green, Margaret Murray, Betty Cook, Zosimo Delmonte
CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Angela Tumminello, Angelo Biviano, Maie Scott,
John Sheridan, Jerko Srlan, John G. Fitzgerald, Annie & Norman McDonald, Margaret Tobin,
Sadie & Denis Fitzgerald, Ena Hamilton, Lesley Robertson, Anthony Costa, Terence Brennan,
Karlo Muzik, Peter Brennan, Peter Henry, John Patrick Donnellan, Madalena Ferraz, Jose Madeiros
THOSE IN OUR PARISH WHO ARE UNWELL: Eneas Connolly, Lucy M Loving God, we pray that you will be comfort in their suffering, and lead them to know your healing grace.
As they place their trust in you, grant them peace of mind, body and spirit. Amen .
St. John of God Hospital Chapel Mass: Thursday - 11.30am
Radio Mass: Sunday 7am on Light FM, 89.9 and 10am on The Pulse 94.7 FM
ROSTERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY - February 16, 2020
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Year A Readings for next week: