PARISH NEWSLETTER
The Catholic Parish of Brunswick and Brunswick East
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Our Lady’s
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
14 JUNE 2015
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
It is good to give thanks to the Lord
to make music to your name, O Most High,
to proclaim your love in the morning
and your truth in the watches of the night.
The just will flourish like the palm-tree
and grow like a Lebanon cedar.
Planted in the house of the Lord
they will flourish in the courts of our God,
still bearing fruit when they are old,
still full of sap, still green,
to proclaim that the Lord is just.
In him, my rock, there is no wrong.
PASTORAL ASSOCIATES
Sr Diane Cleveland and Sr Julita Buss
FAITH DEVELOPMENT AND ADMIN
Tricia Murray
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mr Philip Cachia
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia!
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower;
all who come to him will live for ever.
Alleluia!
PARISH OFFICE
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
9380 1023
PHONE
9388 8144
FAX
[email protected]
EMAIL
ST AMBROSE’S CHURCH
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Phone: 9380 1023 Fax: 9388 8144
Website: www.stambroseparish.org.au
OUR LADY’S CHURCH
49 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
Phone: 9380 1844 Fax: 9388 0170
Website: www.ourlady.org.au
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER VARIOUS NEEDS 1
RECENTLY DECEASED
Marisa Perna-Hayes
ANNIVERSARIES
Maria and Salvatore Todaro, Lorenza Sipione
JESUS’ PARABLES
The great seasons of Lent and
Eastertide are completed and
now we return to the cycle of
‘Ordinary Time’ and the
sequential reading of Mark’s
Gospel. In Mark Chapter 4,
the setting is by the Sea of
Galilee and Jesus teaches the
crowd that gathers, using a number of parables.
Our imagination can be helpful here. The crowd
that gathers are probably ordinary peasant farmers
and so Jesus uses images that they would be
familiar with.
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Parable of a man sowing his crop
Parable of the lamp
Parable of the seed growing by itself
Parable of the mustard seed
Parables were often used in the Old Testament as
a way of teaching and their value lay in not
explaining them, but rather letting the listener be
puzzled by them and search for their meaning.
Jesus finishes his parables with the words, ‘Those
who have ears to hear, let them hear.’ (4:9, 23)
You might imagine some in the crowd going away
scratching their heads, and talking to each other –
‘What do you think he is talking about?’
Newspapers use a similar technique in some
cartoons, which are not just for amusement, but
also offer a social or political commentary. Many
of Michael Leunig’s reflections are the same –
inviting you to think. – Mary Coloe
BACK TO GREEN!
You will notice the sanctuary and
liturgical vesture is, once again,
green! We are now in the midst of
Ordinary Time – the time of quiet
growth! The word ‘ordinary’ comes
from the word ordinal which means
‘counted’. Each week is known by a
number, e.g. the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The use of the term Ordinary Time in our
liturgical calendar distinguishes it from the other
seasons—Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter—
which focus on particular aspects of Christ’s life:
his birth, suffering, death and resurrection.
Ordinary Time celebrates Jesus’ teaching and
ministry. It gives us time to reflect on how we live
as Christians. We have thirty-three weeks to
examine and ‘order’ our lives while we focus on a
particular Gospel, in a three-year cycle, and to
enter it deeply. This year it is the Gospel of Mark.
S V DE P WINTER APPEAL TODAY
The Brunswick Conference of the Saint Vincent de
Paul Society is holding its Winter Appeal this
weekend at all Masses. On this occasion they are
asking for money or non-perishable food (a box is
at the back of the church), or clean blankets. The
seven members of the parish
conference are grateful to
parishioners for their
generosity which gives the
local conference of SVdeP the
material means to help the
needy. If you can give practical assistance by
visiting, please phone Brian on 0413 416 766.
SR JULITA HAS RETURNED
After a good holiday with family members in
Brazil, Sr Julita has returned to the parish. We
warmly welcome her back into our midst this
weekend.
BAPTISM MEAL
On Wednesday evening 17 June,
there will be a meal and information
session at 6.30pm, in the front
room of St Ambrose’s Community
Centre, for parents whose young
children will be baptised in the parish
over the next few weeks.
MEETING REMINDER
Liturgy Preparation Team 2 meets with Fr
Michael on Wednesday 17 June at 6.30pm in the
Parish House at St Ambrose’s.
PARISH VOICE PLANNING MEETING
Three times a year The Parish Voice magazine is
produced. It features stories of parishioners and
parish events. If you are interested in being part of
the planning of the August edition, there will be a
meeting in the parish house at St Ambrose’s on
Friday 26 June at 11.30am. All welcome!
ST ANTHONY’S FESTA TODAY
St Ambrose’s Italian community is hosting the St
Anthony Festa this afternoon. It will begin with
rosary 2.30pm at the St Pio statue, and Mass will
begin at 3.00pm. All are welcome.
THANK YOU FROM CARITAS
Our Lady’s and St Ambrose’s
have received letters of thanks
from Caritas Australia for our
generous donations to this
year’s Project Compassion
appeal. The total amount raised was $3631.20.
The letter from Caritas said ‘Your generous gift is
a display of compassion in action and makes a lifechanging difference. From all at Caritas Australia,
thank you for embracing Project Compassion and
helping those who are the most vulnerable to
extreme poverty and injustice.’
A RENEWABLE ENERGY LEADER
St Ambrose’s and Our Lady’s have been
recognised by Moreland Council as leaders in
tackling climate change by adopting measures to
reduce energy and water use in our parish
properties. In the Moreland Energy Foundation flier,
Fr Michael is quoted as saying, ‘If we each tackle
the edge of this problem that’s nearest to us, we
can bring about real change.’
ONE YEAR TO GO
This time next year, World
Youth Day will be taking
place in Krakow, Poland. As
part of the preparation for
this event, there will be a
festival for youth on 5 July
2015 at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East
Melbourne from 2.00pm. For further information,
please see Fr Vinh.
NO, IT’S NOT LEPROSY!
If you think Fr Michael’s face is
looking a bit leprous, there’s
no need to worry. He has
been having some Efudix
treatment for sun damaged
skin. This treatment destroys potential skin
cancers. His (usually pleasant) face should be back
to normal next week!
AN EVENING FORUM FOR PARISHES
On Thursday 18 June, 6.00–8.30pm there will be
a forum for parishes on issues pertaining to
Asylum Seekers. Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox
Centre. Cost $15 includes refreshments and
resources. Further details on the noticeboard.
CONCERT FOR COMPASSION
Parishioners are
invited to a
chamber music
concert and art
exhibition
tomorrow evening,
15 June (doors open at 7.00pm) in aid of Refugee
Week 2015. Brunswick Uniting Church. Entry by
donation. All proceeds go towards the Asylum
Seeker Welcome Centre. For further details
contact 9388 2459
FESTIVAL OF HOPE
On World Refugee Day, Saturday 20 June, there
will be a Festival of Hope in Brunswick Town Hall.
This is a free event and will include music, dance
classes, henna art and face painting, workshops
and visual art including a community mandala.
From 12.00 – 5.00pm. The event is sponsored by
Moreland City Council and Amnesty International.
MEDIA RELEASE FROM AUSTRALIAN BISHOPS
The Australian Catholic Bishops have released a
Pastoral Letter on Marriage. Some copies are still
on the church table or you can download it from
www.catholic.org.au. There are also copies of the
media release on the table.
ACCOMMODATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Accommodation is urgently needed for a large
number of exchange students
arriving in Melbourne in
August for Melbourne
Universities for a period of
4 weeks to 9 months. Average
Payment is $1080.00 per 4
weeks per student. All
Homestay income is tax free.
For an application form please click the link
www.homestay-australia.com/
host_application.htm, or email [email protected].
PARISH PRAYER FOCUS FOR JUNE
We pray for the homeless, especially during this
Winter season. We pray with gratitude for those
who minister to them.
ON THE NOTICEBOARD
♦
Updates from the Archdiocese
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Program for the Festival of Hope
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Book Launch: ‘Feasts of Glory in East and
West’ by Dr Birute Arendarcikas RSM,
Tuesday 16 June at 12.30pm
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Church:
$1204.78
Presbytery:
$538.24
READINGS NEXT WEEK: Job 38:1. 8–11; 2 Corinthians 5:14–17; Mark 4:35–41
PAGINA IN ITALIANO
TORNIAMO AL VERDE!
Avrete notato che il colore dell’Altare e
della veste liturgica è tornato verde!
Ora siamo nel bel mezzo del tempo
ordinario – il tempo di crescita
silenziosa! Ogni settimana si riconosce
da un numero, ad esempio l’XI
domenica del tempo ordinario. L'uso
del termine “tempo ordinario” nel nostro calendario
liturgico distingue questo tempo da altre stagioni
liturgiche — Avvento, Natale, Quaresima e Pasqua —
che si concentrano su aspetti particolari della vita di
Cristo: nascita, sofferenza, morte e risurrezione. Il
tempo ordinario celebra l’insegnamento e il Ministero
di Gesù. Ci permette di riflettere su come vivere da
cristiani. Abbiamo trentatre settimane per esaminare e
mettere ordine nelle nostre vite, concentrandoci su un
particolare Vangelo, che ritorna ciclicamente ogni tre
anni. Quest'anno cade il Vangelo di Marco.
S V DE P INVERNO APPELLO OGGI
La conferenza di Brunswick della società San Vincenzo
de' Paoli fara’ un appello d’inverno questo fine
settimana a tutte le messe. In questa occasione
chiederemo denaro, prodotti alimentari non deperibili
(c’e’ una cassetta in fondo alla
Chiesa), o coperte pulite. I sette
membri della commissione
parrocchiale sono grati ai
parrocchiani per la loro generosità,
che dà alla società locale San
Vincenzo de' Paoli i mezzi materiali per aiutare i
bisognosi. Se potete offrire assistenza pratica facendo
visite, siete pregati di contattare Brian allo 0413 416
766.
FESTA DI SANT’ANTONIO OGGI
Oggi, Santa Messa in onore di Sant’Antonio nella
Chiesa di Sant’Ambrogio, si celebrera’
il Santo Rosario alle ore 2.30pm
davanti alla statua di San Pio. La Santa
Messa alle ore 3.00pm sarà celebrata
da Padre Pawel Pakula CSsR. Ci sarà
anche la benedizione dei panini. Per
informazioni o donazioni, telefonate al
Procuratore Antonio Parisi 9387 2119.
Tutti sono benvenuti.
SR JULITA E’ TORNATA
Dopo una bella vacanza con i membri della sua famiglia
in Brasile, Sr Julita e’ tornata in parrocchia. La
accogliamo calorosamente di nuovo in mezzo a noi
questo fine settimana.
GRAZIE DALLA CARITAS
Le parrocchie di Nostra Signora e Sant'Ambrogio
hanno ricevuto lettere di ringraziamento dalla Caritas
Australia per le nostre generose donazioni per il
progetto di compassione di quest'anno. L'importo
totale raccolto e’ stato di $3631.20. La lettera della
Caritas riporta “il vostro gesto generoso è un segno di
compassione trasformata in opera di bene e davvero fa
una grande differenza che puo’ cambiare delle vite. Da
tutti i membri della Caritas Australia, grazie per aver
abbracciato il progetto di compassione e per aver
aiutato coloro che sono vulnerabili alla miseria e
all'ingiustizia.
NO, NON SI TRATTA DI LEBBRA!
Se pensate che la faccia di Fr
Michael sia affetta da lebbra, non
c'è nessun bisogno di preoccuparsi.
Si e’ sottoposto a qualche
trattamento Efudix per la pelle
danneggiata dal sole. Questo
trattamento previene potenziali
tumori della pelle. Il suo volto (solitamente piacevole)
dovrebbe tornare alla normalità la prossima settimana!
CONCERTO PER COMPASSIONE
I parrocchiani sono invitati ad un concerto di musica da
camera e ad una mostra d’arte domani sera, 15 giugno
(le porte aprono alle 7.00 pm) a favore della settimana
dei rifugiati 2015. Brunswick Uniting Church. Ingresso
su donazione. Tutti i proventi vanno verso l’Asylum
Seeker Welcome Centre. Per ulteriori dettagli
contattare il 9388 2459.
FESTA DELLA SPERANZA
Nella giornata mondiale del rifugiato, sabato 20 giugno,
ci sarà un Festival di speranza presso il Brunswick
Town Hall. Questo è un evento gratuito e
comprenderà musica, danza, arte dell’henna e pittura
del viso, laboratori e arte visiva, tra cui un mandala di
comunità. Dalle ore 12.00 alle 5.00 pm. L'evento è
sponsorizzato da Moreland City Council e Amnesty
International.
ALLOGGI PER STUDENTI DI SCAMBIO
Alloggi sono richiesti con urgenza per un gran numero
di studenti di scambio che arrivano a Melbourne nel
mese di agosto all’Università di Melbourne per un
periodo che va dalle 4 settimane ai 9 mesi. La
ricompensa media è di $1080,00 per 4 settimane per
ogni studente. Il reddito Homestay è esentasse. Per un
modulo di richiesta per favore cliccare il link
www.homestay-australia.com/host_application.htm, o
via e-mail [email protected].
PREGHIERA PARROCCHIALE PER GIUGNO
Preghiamo per i senzatetto, soprattutto durante la
stagione invernale. Preghiamo con gratitudine per
coloro che se ne prendono cura.