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ST . M A RY ’S PA R ISH
www.cam.org.au/greensborough
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M e m b e r o f D i a`m o n d V a l l e y C a t h o l i c D e a n e r y
www.diamondvalleydeanery.org.au
Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: www.cam.org.au
204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough 3088
Ph: 9435 1543 Fax: 9432 1727 Email: greensborough@cam.org.au
FR. STEVEN RIGO, Parish Priest
Jacinta Bright, Pastoral Associate; Jo Giudice, Parish Secretary
Helen Anderson, School Principal
“To be a vibrant Christian community
engaging with the world”
Mass times
Sunday
8.00 am, 10.00 am, 5.00 pm
Tuesday to Friday
9.15 am
Saturday
8.30 am and 6.30 pm (Vigil)
Liturgy of the Word Monday
9.15 am
Reconciliation
Saturday
9.00 am, 5.45 pm
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament first and third Friday of every month, from10.00am to
10.00pm or 11.00am when there is no Mass - every 2nd, 4th and 5th Friday 8.00-9.00am.
Baptisms
2nd & 3rd Sunday 11.30 am.
Please see Fr Steven to make the
necessary arrangements after any Mass on Sun. or Sat. evening.
Communion to the Sick: Any parishioner who cannot attend Mass due to illness and
would like to receive Communion is asked to contact the parish office.
Third Sunday of Easter 18/19 April 2015
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 Jn 2:1-5; Lk 24:35-48
Next Week: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
Gospel Reflection
“Today, we hear Luke's account of the disciples'
meeting with the Risen Saviour.
From all these accounts a coherent story emerges
that invites the Church of every age to share in the
original moment of Resurrection faith:
the disciples are confused and frightened;
when Jesus comes into their midst, finding faith
in him is not easy and immediate;
his greeting, however, and his loving acceptance of
them into his abiding friendship brings them a
great joy, and they find full faith in him;
He instructs them – all that has taken place is
according to the designs of God set forth in
the Scriptures;
he charges them with the mission of bringing to the
whole world the good news of their Resurrection
faith and the ‘forgiveness of sins’ it brings;
he promises the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
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From a homily by Fr John Thornhill sm
The Agapè Prayer Group – The Agapè Prayer Group meets each Monday evening 7.45pm in the
Gathering Space. All are welcome to come and join us as we reflect and discuss the Scripture for the
following weekend.
Enquiries: Sam Giudice 9434 7282 or email : sam.giudice@bigpond.com.
ST MARY'S LIBRARY Stories of Jesus: 40 Days of Prayer and Reflection Joseph Girzone 232 GIR Stories of Jesus
provides a portrait of Our Lord in a day-by-day reflection format, based on the Gospel accounts of his life and
teachings. Through these reflections, Girzone introduces Jesus and his adult ministry pausing along the way to focus
on the important people and events of Jesus’s world. Borrow from our library today.
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The Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle 2015 The first 3 prizes are Toyota cars!!! Tickets are still available in the
gathering space. Cost only $2.00 a ticket. Raffle to be drawn on Friday 22nd May.
CHANGE IN BOOKING PARISH FACILITIES. A centralised Facility booking calendar is currently being developed
and all parish groups are asked to book dates with the parish administration office preferably by email to
greensborough.bookings@cam.org.au or by phone on 9435 1543
OPEN DAYS – ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL - 22 April - Information Night 7.00pm, 7th May - Tours 9.30am and
12.00pm, 7th May - Twilight Opening from 4.30pm until 6.30pm, 29th May - Applications close.
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Community News:
MATURE-AGED, VERY EXPERIENCED NANNY, good references, flexible and easy-going. Reasonable rates.
WWC Certificate. Ph. Janet 9435 6261 (0408514020).
LOYOLA COLLEGE IS PROUD TO PRESENT ‘GREASE’ at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South
Morang on Thursday 30 April, Friday 1 and Saturday 2 May at 7.45pm. Tickets are $25 for Adults/$15 for Concession
and can be accessed via www.trybooking.com/GFXA Grease is the Word!
ARDEN CRESCENT CONCERT SERIES – (9 Arden Crescent Rosanna) – Sunday 26 April at 2pm. Great songs
of the War Years. This is a special program commemorating the Centenary of Anzac Day. Cost: Adults $25, Conc.
$20, Students 16+ $10, Students $5. Telephone 9457 2595 for further information or to book.
DEANERY ART SALE AT LOYOLA COLLEGE– local artist Judy Racz has generously donated 200 of her paintings
to the Diamond Valley Deanery with the desire that all proceeds from their sale go to meeting pastoral needs within
the Diamond Valley Deanery. Paintings for sale at a silent auction from 10am-2pm on Sunday 3 May 2015. More
information about the sale and images and details of artworks at diamondvalleydeanery.org.au/gallery. Wide range of
subjects, styles and low reserve prices.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE 2015 KNOX PUBLIC LECTURE, Mon 25 May at 7.30pm, Professor Therese
D’Orsa Treasures Old and New Catholic Education Fifty Years on from Vatican II Bookings and Information: Email
jill.allen@ctc.edu.au or phone 9412 3304. R.S.V.P.: Wed 20 May. Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner
Victoria Parade & Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. See noticeboard for details.
ANZAC DAY 2015: Centenary of the Anzac Landing at Gallipoli – Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral
9.30am Sat 25th April by Archbishop Denis Hart.
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, MILL PARK’S TRIVIA NIGHT. - May 2nd 2015 7:30 pm –- St Francis of Assisi School Hall
- $15 per person. -Contact Bernice on 9407 6750 or email millpark@cam.org.au for more details and bookings
PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED to the following faith formation opportunities this May. One is on ‘Communicating the
Gospel Message’ with Archbishop Claudio Celli (Rome) on Thursday 7 May, 5pm – 6.30pm | Newman College (887
Swanston Street, Parkville) the other on ‘Reasons for Hope’ with Cardinal Wilfrid Napier OFM (South Africa) and
Bishop Vincent Long OFMConv on Thursday 14 May, 7pm - 9pm | All Saints Church (174 Brunswick St, Fitzroy)
Please RSVP to both events by contacting the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation on 9926 5761 or
evangelisation@cam.or.au. See noticeboard for details.
FOCCUS MARRIAGE EDUCATION TRAINING. Thurs 14 May, 7.15–9.30pm; Sat 16 May, 9.15am–5pm - Cardinal
Knox Centre, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne. CatholicCare is conducting a training program for anyone interested
in being involved in Marriage Education. Training includes a FOCCUS Kit, one-year registration, morning and
afternoon tea and all handouts. Cost: $350 per person or $550 per couple. Registration and details:
mary.brown@ccam.org.au or 92875516
COMMUNITY LUNCHES: Wed 20th May 12 – 2pm: See noticeboard for details.
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2015 Celebrating 60th Anniversary
What’s Happening in our Parish?
WE WELCOME Fr BARRY AND Fr KEVIN who will be celebrating mass while Fr. Steve is on leave.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL meeting this Tuesday 21st April, 7.30pm in the parish house.
MEMORIAL MASS offered for all parishioners’ deceased family members and friends will be held at 9.15am next
Friday 24th April. The Bereavement Support Group invites you to a cuppa and chat after Mass in the Gathering
Space. Fr Mick Mulcahy will celebrate mass.
FAITH FORMATION NIGHT ON EUCHARIST Families of children preparing to celebrate their First Eucharist are
reminded to come along to the Faith Formation night on Thursday April 30th at 7.00pm in the Gathering Space.
All parishioners are welcome.
My thanks to all who wished me well for my 90th Birthday. I thought I had a large family before but now realise it
has grown beyond all my dreams. Thank you – I love you all. –Len Bainbridge
ANNOINTING MASS Thursday 7 May - 11am followed by light lunch in the Gathering Space. All are invited
to attend the Mass, and if you intend staying for the luncheon, it would be helpful if you would complete and return
a RSVP slip which is available on the small table at the back of the Church. We request that those on the
Communion to the Sick round, whether in home or care facilities would extend the invitation when next visiting.
You May (Or May Not) Have Noticed The Addition Of A Beautiful Work Of Liturgical Art In The Church. It is
on the front of the lectern and depicts the symbolic imagery of the four evangelists; Matthew (winged man); Mark
(lion); Luke (ox) and John (eagle). It was designed by Mary Jahne and beautifully etched into clear perspex by
Joseph Schibeci, to complement the etching of the cross on the face of the altar. On behalf of the parish I would
like to express deep gratitude to both Mary and Joseph for the generosity of their time and gifts to St. Mary's.
Explanation of symbols on the plaque are available on the table in the gathering space. Fr. Steven.
MATURE GROUP: Join us on Wed 13th May, to see where the Sisters of the Good Shepherd provided shelter,
food and work for thousands of vulnerable and poor women and girls from the 1860’s into the 20th Century. The
convent has 10 historic buildings and gardens as well as modern features including art studios, glassblower, café
and more. Seats still available. Buffet lunch will be at the Templestowe Hotel. Check in time at the William Street
car park is 9.15 am with return approx. 3pm. Noreen – 9435 4306, Elaine – 8467 0282, Lynne – 9435 8749.
Archbishop’s Office For Evangelisation – Events of Interest coming up:
 Thursday 23rd April Workshop – Grief and Bereavement Training.
 Thursday 7th May Public Lecture by Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli.
 Thursday 14th May Public lecture by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier (involved in mediation and negotiation during South
Africa’s turbulent time.)
For information on any of the above or other AOFE events, phone 9926 5761 or go to www.cam.org.au