YES IT IS TRUE!!   MASS IS OPEN WITH DOUBLE VACCINATION CERTIFICATION TO BE VERIFIED ON ENTRY.

SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED WITH MASKS OPTIONAL IF YOU FEEL SAFE IN MAINTAINING YOUR DISTANCE.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT ALL HELPING TO CONDUCT THESE MASSES HAVE BEEN DOUBLE VACCINATED, INCLUDING FATHER, THE SACRISTANS, CLEANING STAFF AND PARISH SECRETARY.

Father Darren will be away for the next 2 weeks from this Sunday and returning for First Holy Communion on the 4^th December, 2021.

Fr. Stephen Onouha (From Koo Wee Rup Parish) will be saying the Mass on the weekend of the 27^th/28^th November.

DURING FATHER DARREN’S ABSENCE FROM THE PARISH THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY MASSES IN WONTHAGGI.

There will not be weekday masses for the next 2 weeks in Wonthaggi but there will be a Liturgy at Our Lady Star of the Sea Inverloch at 11:00 a.m. on both Tuesdays.

For matters of an urgent nature please contact Fr. Manny Lomagno (From the Cowes Parish) 03 59 525 418.

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.

JUST A REMINDER THAT MASS FOR YOU AT HOME IS AN OPTION FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR MASS ON TELEVISION (6am on Channel 10, 10am on Foxtel Aurora Channel 173) or online at www.massforyou.com.au  or https://www.youtube.com/massforyouathome anytime from 7a.m. AEST

Please pray for the Anniversaries of Joyce Baxter, Fr. Raymond Alphonse (Tim) McInnes, Mgr. William Caffrey and our own loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on their loved ones left behind.

SYNOD JOURNEY: 2021-2023 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
Pope Francis invites the entire church on the way of synodality, in walking together as a pilgrim people. In our Diocese of Sale, we have experienced acting this synodal journey of walking with each other when we joined the conversations of the Plenary and the 2019 Diocesan Assembly. We have seen how we can be united in working together to build up our community and we have witnessed ideas emerging from conversations that are grounded in prayer. Despite the lockdowns and the great difficulties brought upon us by COVID, fruits have already emerged from our efforts and will continue to do so in the future. Find out more: https://wwwcdsale.org.au/synod-of-bishops

POPE FRANCIS- REFLECTION ON ST. JOSEPH. The Year of St. Joseph will draw to a close on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on 8^th December. Pope Francis began a series of catecheses on St. Joseph as part of his General Audience. Please find attached at the end of this bulletin his reflection as well as a beautiful piece by Father Paul Nulley on St. Joseph. Many of the sentiments expressed by Pope Francis and Father Paul echo the rich reflection and discussion by participants the Valley Region’s spirituality event The Spirit of St Joseph held last night in Morwell.

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE VIRTUAL ADVENT SERIES 2021: Over four weeks, five Australia biblical scholars from Yarra Theological Union, a College of the University of Divinity will reflect on the extraordinary richness and beauty of the Advent readings. Speaking to us from their own areas of expertise will be: Dr. Mark O’Brien OP, Dr. Janina Hiebel, Dr. Mary Reaburn NDS, Dr. Christ Monaghan CP and Prof Mary Coloe, pbvm When:  Tuesday November 23, Tuesday November 30, Tuesday December 7 and Tuesday December 14. Time 7:00 pm-8:00pm (AEDT) Where:  Via Zoom Meeting Cost:    Free For more information contact www.garrattpublishing.com.au

FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY: PLENARY COUNCIL: Keep up with the latest Plenary news:

• On our Sale Diocesan website or Facebook page
• Via the Plenary Council Facebook, website or YouTube channel.
• Use the Mass booklets for your parish celebrations visit https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/ or the Plenary Council YouTube channel.
• Listen to daily podcasts from Plenary Council members at https://anchor.fm/plenarypodcast
• As always, please accompany in prayer our Plenary Council Members during this week of intense dialogue and discernment and prayer: Bishop Greg, Fr. Peter Slater, Fr. Denis O’Bryan, Katherine Jelavic, Lize Privitera and Sr. Mary Olofu.

MEDITATION GROUP: POSTPONED

PRAYER SHAWL GROUP : Welcome back!! Our next gathering will be on Monday 15^th @ 2:15pm in the annex of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch. Newcomers are always welcome, even if not a knitter! Come for a cuppa & chat & meet new people! There is a wonderful collection of shawls & rugs (bedsocks & caps) in the Parish Office, available for anyone who is struggling with life in any way. Please contact Kristine or one of our members. For enquiries: Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447 Philippa Warby 0408 331 340 (PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF DOUBLE VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED ON ARRIVAL AS THE PARISH LOOKS TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE)

PRAYER GROUP: WILL RECOMMENCE ON MONDAY 8^TH NOVEMBER, 2021 AT ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, WONTHAGGI @ 1:15pm. COVID RESTRICTIONS APPLY INCLUDING DOUBLE VACCINATION, MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Cry of the Earth the Social Justice Statement can be read on https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/2021/06/24/social-justice-statement-2021-22/.

ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL WONTHAGGI: ARE CONDUCTING A RAFFLE THIS YEAR WITH FIRST PRIZE BEING $4,000, 2^ND $750 AND 3^RD $250 OF SHOP LOCAL VOUCHERS. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL AT $5.00 EACH OR $50 PER BOOK. DRAWN 13^TH December, 2021. PHONE 03 56 721 052.

Cry of the Earth the Social Justice Statement can be read on https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/2021/06/24/social-justice-statement-2021-22/.

PRAYER SHAWL GROUP : There is a wonderful collection of shawls & rugs (bedsocks & caps) in the Parish Office, available for  anyone who is struggling with life in any way. Please contact Kristine or one of our members. For enquiries: Maureen Maartensz 0407 055 447, Philippa Warby 0408 331 340

PRAYER GROUP: MONDAY 22nd NOVEMBER, 2021 AT ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, WONTHAGGI @ 1:30pm. COVID RESTRICTIONS APPLY INCLUDING DOUBLE VACCINATION, MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING.

ADVENT GROUP: Commencing Monday 29^th November, 2021 and running on 6^th, 13^th & 20^th Julie de Bondt is hosting a group. If you are interested in participating please contact Julie on 03 56 741 464 or 0407 535 032 for more information. This will be in the annex of Our Lady Star of the Sea and COVID PROTOCOLS WILL APPLY

MISSAL ON LINE: ‘An App’ which Father Darren Howie finds very helpful is Universalis.  This will allow you to follow the Daily Mass.

COMMUNITY CAROLS IN WONTHAGGI. Greetings, my name is Jacqui Paulson and I have been asked to organise a choir for this year’s Community Carols in Wonthaggi. They will be held on Sunday December, 12^th at the Wonthaggi Rec Centre.

We are looking for choir members. Could you please contact me if you are interested at paulsonjacqui1@gmail.com or 0432 934 681.

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

CATHOLIC CARE: New self-help mental health service for parents, families and individuals.  The demand for mental health services is becoming more and more prominent across the State, and for many regions, waiting lists to access services are becoming overwhelmingly long. As a response to the increased need for mental health support, we’ve recently commenced a new state-wide mental health service with minimal wait times, called the Psychological Wellbeing Service (PWS). Using evidence based therapies, our PWS clinicians provide parenting support and mental health support focused on self-help skill learning to aid in recovery, such as problem-solving skills, progressive muscle relaxation, and traditional cognitive behavioural therapy as a more intensive support.  We’ve also launched a free Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide created by our PWS team.  Read more about our new service and download the guide from CatholicCare Victoria.

Aid to the Church in Need Australia: That Catholic Shop is an exciting development of ACN Australia. It is a go-to-shop for Catholic gifts and devotional items. From Sacramental gifts, statues, books, rosaries, Christmas items and more, there is something for everyone. The purchase you make at TCS go to support the work of Aid to the Church in Need to keep the faith alive in those places where it is most at risk. To browse our full range visit thatcatholicshop.com P.O. BOX 335, PENRITH NSW  2751    1800 101 201/ 02 9167 9517

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.

Father Darren Howie                                                        Mrs. Kristine McRae
Parish Priest                                                                       Parish Secretary
St. Joseph’s Parish Wonthaggi