Parish News
Please pray for those who have passed due to the Covid-19 Virus. For Carmel Spain and Noel Wright, who passed away recently. In loving memory for the anniversaries of Vilma Dus, Denis Foley, John Madigan, Fr. Denis O’Callaghan, Fr. Francis (Frank) Carroll, Fr. Francis (Frank) O’Regan and our own loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on their loved ones left behind.
WEEKEND MASS TIMES: SATURDAY: ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI 6:30PM
SUNDAY: OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, INVERLOCH 9:00AM, St JOSEPH’S, WONTHAGGI 10:30AM
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
This annual appeal gives us an opportunity to assist financially with the charitable work of the St Vincent de Paul Society. All donations go directly to assist those who are in need. Donate over the phone using a credit card by calling 13 18 12. You can allocate donations to a specific conference by giving the name of the conference over the phone. Example: St. Joseph’s Conference, Wonthaggi Receipts will be issued by the Fundraising Team. To make an online donation, go to vinnies.org.au Donors can allocate donations to a specific conference by putting the conference name in the comments field. Example: St Joseph’s Conference, Wonthaggi. Receipts will be automatically emailed out to donors. Cash Donations can be placed in the St Vincent de Paul box in the church foyer on the left hand side as you walk in and we ask you to pray for the work of St Joseph’s Conference.
The opportunity to leave non perishable items/food in the collection basket/foyer of both Churches is ongoing
Thank you for your generosity.
PIETY STALL-OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, INVERLOCH
Thank you to Nell Van Grunsven and Judy Thomas for sharing this important role for so long on our behalf. They would like to now take a well-earned rest and we are seeking 2 parishioners who would be willing to open the stall at least once a month following Mass-the 1st Sunday which coincides with Cuppa Sunday has been a popular time.
Any questions please contact Nell on 56 743072 or 0403 093 886 or The Parish Office 56 721 111. Thank you for considering this request.
MISSAL ON LINE: ‘An App’ which Father Darren Howie finds very helpful is Universalis. This will allow you to follow the Daily Mass.
FAN THE FLAME: Towards Plenary Assembly One October 2021
‘Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?’ Mark 4:35-41
As people of faith, we believe that, through the gift of his Church, the Lord has equipped us, and continues to equip us, to recognise the needs of our time and set ourselves to doing something about them.
(Instrumentum Laboris #193)
www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/
Aid to the Church in Need Australia: Support our project of the month and help contemplative religious sisters in Peru to contribute to the pastoral work in Peru and the world through their prayer, their presence and the testimony of their faith. Visit aidtochurch.org./monthlyproject
Aid to the Church in Need/ACN Australia
P.O. BOX 335, PENRITH NSW 2751 1800 101 201/ 02 9167 9517
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
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
CARITAS AUSTRALIA: Lat and his family live in a village in Kampong Speu province in central Cambodia. Whist five of his eight children have moved out of home, their other three children and four-year-old grandson still live with him and his wife, Em.
Due to ongoing financial struggles, Lat and Em’s children left school early to help their parents with the farming. Only the youngest child, aged 13, remains at school.
Thanks to the support of kind people like you, Lat and Em were able to participate in a program supported by Caritas Australia through local NGOs which aims, in part, to improve community access to basic services including an education.
From this program, Em has now become an active member of a community development committee, leading the way in mobilising resources to improve life for people in their village.
With your support, Em and Lat have been able to contribute to the construction of a small school in their village. The children in their community-including their 13 year old son now have easy access to an education.
‘I feel my village has improved its sense of solidarity by working together and contributing their time and money to develop our community.” Lat says.
This amazing step towards improving access to education in Em and Lat’s village was only made possible through the generosity of people like you.
Every child deserves an education. Your gift this tax time can help vulnerable children like Samang* go to school. Donate before June 30 to change lives.
All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible.
Caritas Australia: www.caritas.org.au
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP Further enquiries: Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 and Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447.
DONATIONS OF 8PLY ACRYLIC WOOL WOULD BE VERY WELCOMED AS STOCKS ARE RUNNING LOW THANK YOU.
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