PAGINA IN ITALIANO
CHIAMATI ALLA GIUSTIZIA (INTEGRITÀ)
Il tema scelto dalla nostra parrocchia per
l'Avvento si concentra sulla giustizia (nella sua
accezione di integrita’). Nel Vangelo di oggi,
Giovanni Battista ci invita a vivere una vita di
giustizia rendendosi consapevoli del bene
comune. Ad esempio, dovunque vediamo
persone senza cibo e vestiti, siamo chiamati a rivestirli e
nutrirli; oppure quando abbiamo posizioni di responsabilità,
dobbiamo trattare tutte le persone con giustizia e rispetto.
Una persona di giustizia è colui che porta equilibrio e
armonia nel nostro mondo. La vita di questa persona è la
prova reale che il Regno di Dio è in mezzo a noi!
LA NOSTRA ICONA PER L'AVVENTO E PER NATALE
Sopra l'altare in entrambe le nostre chiese e’
appesa un'icona della Madonna della tenerezza.
Nel tempo di Avvento e Natale facciamo
memoria della maternità di Maria. Questa
icona raffigura la tenerezza tra madre e
bambino e ci ricorda anche il ruolo di Maria
nell'incarnazione. E noi ci rallegriamo con
Maria mentre celebriamo la grande gioia e il mistero di
questo tempo liturgico.
ULTIMO INCONTRO DEI GRUPPI DI RIFLESSIONE
PER L’AVVENTO
I gruppi di riflessione per l’Avvento si concluderanno questa
settimana: martedì (in italiano) con Sr Julita, alle ore 10:30
nella sala d'ingresso della casa parrocchiale di St Ambrose’s;
mercoledì (in inglese) con Sr Diane, alle ore 10.30 nella sala
d'ingresso della casa parrocchiale di St Ambrose’s; giovedì
(in italiano) con Sr Julita, alle ore 09:45 nella sala comunitaria
di Our Lady’s.
CELEBRAZIONE PENITENZIALE
La celebrazione penitenziale della Parrocchia si
terrà presso la chiesa di Our Lady’s alle ore
19:00 questo martedì 15 dicembre. Tre
sacerdoti saranno disponibili per le confessioni:
Fr Edwin (che parla italiano, inglese e Maltese),
Fr Michael e Fr Vinh. Il sacramento della
riconciliazione è anche disponibile ogni sabato alle 10:30
presso St Ambrose’s e alle 11:30 presso Our Lady’s.
ORARI PER LE MESSE DI NATALE
Giovedi 24 Dicembre, VIGILIA DI NATALE:
18:30 – Messa di famiglia a St Ambrose’s
21:00 – Canti del coro presso Our Lady’s
21:30 – Messa vigiliare in Our Lady’s
Venerdì 25 Dicembre, GIORNO DI NATALE:
09.00 – Messa in Italiano/Inglese in Our Lady’s
10.30 – Messa di Natale a St Ambrose’s
LOTTERIA PARROCCHIALE – ESTRAZIONE OGGI!
I biglietti vincenti della lotteria della parrocchia verranno
estratti dopo la messa delle 10:30 oggi. I premi includono un
iPad mini, due voucher da $770 dagli avvocati e procuratori
legali Russo, e un cesto di Natale. Tutti i vincitori saranno
avvisati.
Parish Newsletter
‘CUPPA’ DOPO MESSA OGGI
Tutti sono invitati a ritrovarsi nel community
centre di St Ambrose’s oggi dopo la messa
delle 10.30 per una tazza di tè e per l’estrazione della
lotteria.
BUONE VACANZE!
L'anno scolastico si conclude questa
settimana. Auguriamo a tutti gli studenti e
gli insegnanti una vacanza riposante,
serena e felice!
FOODBANK IN VACANZA
Il Foodbank della parrocchia chiude per la pausa estiva.
Riaprirà mercoledì 4 febbraio 2016. Rivolgiamo i nostri
sinceri ringraziamenti a tutti i nostri volontari che rendono
possibile questo servizio.
ULTIMA MENSA PER QUEST'ANNO
La mensa Heart to Heart presso Our Lady’s
chiuderà in data 17 dicembre. Vorremmo
ringraziare i parrocchiani che ci hanno assistito
durante l'anno e vi auguriamo un buon Natale.
Riapriremo l’11 febbraio 2016.
RICHIESTA DI AIUTO PER I GIOVANI MARISTI
Siamo alla ricerca di famiglie per ospitare giovani volontari
maristi durante il loro anno di formazione personale e di
missione in Melbourne. Un contributo verra’ dato per
coprire il costo dell’ospitalita’. Per maggiori informazioni
contattare Liz Wake allo 0407 879 117.
GIOCATTOLI PER BAMBINI IN DETENZIONE
Potete donare un giocattolo per i bambini
che saranno in detenzione a Natale? Se
potete, consegnate il vostro regalo (non
incartato) all'ufficio del senatore Janet
Rice, 240 Sydney Road, Coburg. Si
suggeriscono giochi da tavolo, articoli
sportivi, ad es. palloni da calcio e materiale di lettura.
Venerdì 18 dicembre è l'ultimo giorno per le donazioni.
The Catholic Parish of Brunswick and Brunswick East
3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C
13 December 2015
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Our Lady’s
Cry out with joy and gladness:
for among you is the great and Holy One
of Israel.
St Ambrose’s
6.00pm Saturday Vigil
9.00am Sunday (Italian/English)
10.30am Sunday
WEEKDAY MASSES
Our Lady’s
St Ambrose’s
Tues to Thurs at 9.15am
Friday at 9.00am
Tues to Saturday at 10.00am
RECONCILIATION
St Ambrose’s
Our Lady’s
10.30am Saturday
11.30am Saturday
MARRIAGES AND BAPTISMS by appointment
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Fr Michael Casey and Fr Vinh Nguyen
PASTORAL ASSOCIATES
Sr Diane Cleveland and Sr Julita Buss
FAITH DEVELOPMENT AND ADMIN
Tricia Murray
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
CIRCOLO PENSIONATI ITALIANI DI EAST BRUNSWICK
Giovedi 17 Dicembre 2015 – Ore 12:00-16.30
Incontro di chiusura per il 2015. Sala di Our
Lady Help of Christians, 49 Nicholson Street,
East Brunswick. Entratata dalla Barkly St. East
Brunswick, lato Sud della canonica della
Chiesa. Incontri ogni Martedi e Giovedi
pomeriggio ore 13.00-16.00. Attivita’ varie, tra
cui tombola e carte; caffe’ e biscotti gratis. I locali sono
aperti a tutti. L’ambiente e’ adatto a persone desiderose di
svago, per creare nuove amicizie e scambiarsi due parole.
Per informazioni o prenotazioni contattare Leonardo allo
0438 494 201.
Mr Philip Cachia
PREGHIERA PARROCCHIALE PER DICEMBRE
Preghiamo con speranza per il futuro del nostro pianeta. I
leader mondiali siano uniti nel prendere decisioni sagge per
contribuire a ridurre il riscaldamento globale.
49 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
Phone: 9380 1844 Fax: 9388 0170
Website: www.ourlady.org.au
PARISH OFFICE
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
PHONE
9380 1023
FAX
9388 8144
EMAIL
[email protected]
ST AMBROSE’S CHURCH
Truly, God is my salvation,
I trust, I shall not fear.
For the Lord is my strength, my song,
he became my saviour.
With joy you will draw water
from the wells of salvation.
Give thanks to the Lord,
give praise to God’s name!
Make God’s mighty deeds known to the peoples!
Declare the greatness of God’s name.
Sing a psalm to the Lord
for he has done glorious deeds,
make them known to all the earth!
People of Zion, sing and shout for joy
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia!
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me;
he sent me to bring Good News to the poor.
Alleluia!
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Phone: 9380 1023 Fax: 9388 8144
Website: www.stambroseparish.org.au
RECENTLY DECEASED
Albertina Maffei of Rae Street, Cira Lucca of Park
Street, Giuseppe D’Urso, Paul Curran
OUR LADY’S CHURCH
ANNIVERSARIES
Mario Fabris
WHAT MUST WE DO?
Rejoicing is the theme of this Sunday as
announced in the First and Second Readings, as
well as the Psalm. As Zion was told to rejoice for
her salvation is near, so Paul tells his community
to ‘Rejoice always in the Lord’. This is an
extraordinary faith in the certainty of the
presence of Jesus in the midst of the community.
When asked the question, ‘What
must we do?’ John gives advice that
is as appropriate in our time as it
was in his. He tells us, ‘Share with
those in need, be fair in your
dealings with others and don’t abuse
your power.’
As Christmas approaches, ask the Baptist your
own question, ‘What must I do?’ And listen for an
answer. Mary Coloe PVBM
THE CALL TO INTEGRITY
Our parish theme for Advent focuses on
integrity. In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist calls
us to live a life of integrity by being aware of the
common good. For example, wherever we see
people lacking in clothes and food, we are called
to clothe and feed them; or when we hold
positions of responsibility, we are to treat all
people with justice and respect. A person of
integrity is one who brings balance and harmony
to our world. This person’s life is real evidence
that the Kingdom of God is in our midst!
OUR ICON FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
Over our altar hangs the icon of
Our Lady of Tenderness. During the
Advent/Christmas Season we are
mindful of Mary’s motherhood.
This icon depicts the great
tenderness between mother and
child. It also reminds us of Mary’s
role in the Incarnation. We
rejoice with Mary as we celebrate the great joy
and mystery of this Season.
FINAL ADVENT REFLECTION GROUPS
The Advent reflection groups will conclude this
week: on Tuesday (in Italian) with Sr Julita, at
10.30am in the front room at St Ambrose’s Parish
House; on Wednesday (in English) with Sr
Diane, at 10.30 in the front room at St Ambrose’s
Parish House, and on Thursday (in Italian) with
Sr Julita, at 9.45am in Our Lady’s Community
Room.
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE
The parish Advent Reconciliation
service will be held at Our Lady’s
Church at 7.00pm this Tuesday 15
December. Three priests will be
available for confessions: Fr Edwin
(who speaks Italian, Maltese and
English) Fr Michael and Fr Vinh. The Sacrament of
Reconciliation is also available every Saturday,
10.30am at St Ambrose’s and 11.30am at Our
Lady’s.
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES
Thursday 24 December, CHRISTMAS EVE:
6.30pm – Family Mass at St Ambrose’s
9.00pm – Carol Singing at Our Lady’s
9.30pm – Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady’s
Friday 25 December, CHRISTMAS DAY:
9.00am – Italian/English Mass at Our Lady’s
10.30am– Christmas Day Mass at St Ambrose’s
PARISH RAFFLE – DRAWN TODAY!
The winning tickets in the parish raffle will be
drawn after the 10.30am Mass today. The prizes
include an iPad mini, two $770 gift certificates
from Russo and Russo barristers and solicitors,
and a large Christmas hamper. All winners will be
notified.
‘CUPPA’ AFTER 10.30AM MASS TODAY
All are invited to gather in St
Ambrose’s Community Centre today
after the 10.30am Mass for a ’cuppa’
and for the drawing of the Parish raffle.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Also after the 10.30am Mass today there will be a
Christmas party for children and parents and all
our Children’s Liturgy leaders in the front room
of St Ambrose’s Community Centre. At this
gathering, final preparations will be made for the
Christmas Eve Family Mass.
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY MASS
At the 6.30pm
Family Mass on
Christmas Eve, all
children are warmly
invited to come
dressed as people
from the Nativity scene, e.g. shepherds, angels,
kings. Two children from the parish will be
chosen to be Mary and Joseph. We ask families to
arrive at least five minutes early so all the children
can walk in procession at the beginning of Mass.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE CATHEDRAL
For those who will be walking in the
pilgrimage to St Patrick’s Cathedral
today, we will be leaving from St
Ambrose’s at 1.00pm. Or you can
meet the group at the corner of
Canning and Park Streets at 1.15pm. We will walk
to the Cathedral via Canning Street. At 2.30pm
the holy Door of Mercy will be opened by
Archbishop Hart to mark the beginning of the
Jubilee Year of Mercy. You are invited to carry a
photo or memento of someone who has been merciful
to you. There will be food stalls, music, and
activities hosted by Archdiocesan agencies.
SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY
At our Masses this weekend there will be the
annual collection to support the work of the
Melbourne Overseas Mission. This Agency
works to change the lives of those who struggle to
survive harsh living conditions and extreme
poverty.
PARISH FOODBANK TO HAVE A HOLIDAY
The Parish Foodbank is now closed for the holiday
break. It will re-open on Thursday 4 February
2016. Our sincere thanks to all our volunteers
who make this outreach support possible.
FINAL SOUP KITCHEN FOR THE YEAR
The Heart to Hearts soup kitchen
and lunch at Our Lady’s will close
for the year on 17 December. We
would like to thank the parishioners
who have assisted us during the year
and wish you a very happy
Christmas. We will re-open on 11 February 2016.
In order to continue the operation of the Kitchen
to help those in need, we are asking for volunteers
to assist with the meal preparation on either
Thursdays or Fridays, and meal delivery on Friday
evenings. If you can spare a couple of hours once a
month you would be most welcome! Any
enquiries please contact Helen Warren on 0418
708 708.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT STEWART LODGE
We are invited to join the Brunswick Christian
Churches in singing Christmas carols at Stewart
Lodge, a large supported accommodation centre
at 85 Stewart Street, Brunswick, from 6.30pm this
Thursday 17 December. At
the carol singing, gifts will be
distributed to the residents.
PARISH CHRISTMAS CHOIR
There will be two special choir rehearsals before
Christmas: Thursday 17 December and Monday 21
December – both at 7.30pm in the upstairs room
of St Ambrose’s Community Centre. All welcome!
S V DE P CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE
It’s not too late to write your Christmas cards!
St Vincent de Paul Christmas cards will be on sale
after the Masses this weekend. They are only
$4.00 for a pack of 8 cards.
A FEW COLUMBAN CALENDARS LEFT
There are still a few Columban Calendars for 2016
in the Gathering Space. They are $9 each.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
The School year finishes
this week. We wish all
students and teachers a
restful, peaceful and happy
summer holiday!
SUPPORTING YOUNG MARISTS IN MINISTRY
Host families are needed for young Marist
volunteers during their year of personal formation
and mission in Melbourne. An honorarium is
provided to cover living costs. For more
information contact Liz Wake on 0407 879 117.
TOYS FOR CHILDREN IN DETENTION
Can you donate a toy for a child who will be in
detention at Christmas? You can
take your (unwrapped) gift to the
office of Senator Janet Rice, 240
Sydney Road, Coburg.
Suggestions include board games,
sporting goods, e.g. soccer balls
and reading material. Friday 18 December is the
last day for donations.
PARISH PRAYER FOCUS FOR DECEMBER
We pray with hope for the future of our planet.
May world leaders be united in making wise
decisions to help reduce global warming.
STOP PRESS!!
The total raised from our Parish
Market Day and raffle is $7532.90.
Thanks to all of you!!
READINGS NEXT WEEK: Micah 5:1–4; Hebrews 10:5–10; Like 1:39–45