Parish News
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch LITURGY 11:00a.m.
St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi MASS 9:30a.m.
Friday Mass at St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi 9:30 a.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL FOLLOW THE MASSES AND LITURGIES AT OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, INVERLOCH EACH TUESDAY DURING LENT.
Weekend Masses Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch
Sunday 9:00am
St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi
Saturday 6:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
COMMUNION ON THE TONGUE: People who prefer to receive communion on the tongue, would you please come last for communion, as there is still widespread fear of COVID.
PLEASE PRAY: For those who continue to be affected by the War in Ukraine and Sudan. For Sylvia Veal, who passed away recently, and the anniversaries of Maria Brusamarello, Fr. James Martin and our loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on the loved ones left behind.
Please pray for those who continue to be affected by the Ukrainian War, and those natural disasters. Prayer for Peace and Justice in Ukraine.
Prayer for Peace and Justice in Ukraine.
God of peace and justice,
Who change the hardened heart and break the power of
violence, we entrust the people of Ukraine to you.
Protect them in this time of peril;
let them know not death but life, not slavery but freedom,
You are Father of all;
we are brothers and sisters.
Give us the strength to live that truth in love,
choosing peace not war.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph’s Conference.
Our conference would like to thank you all for your continued support. It is your partnership with us that enables us to assist local families who are in need.
We continue to respond with visits to families in their homes on four days per week. In the first quarter of this year, we have made 218 visits, assisting 317 adults and 242 children. This is a 25% increase on the previous quarter. The increased cost of living has put increased financial stress on the members of our community.
We meet as a conference at 10:30a.m. in the foyer of St. Joseph’s Church, Wonthaggi every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
If you would like to share in the rewarding work, please feel welcome to join us.
Sunday Gospel Reflection
Sunday gospel reflections written by the clergy, religious and laymen and women of our diocese are published weekly through the diocesan website and the diocesan Facebook page enabling us to reflect and prepare ourselves on the Gospel before we get to the weekend masses.
The link to our website is https://www.cdsale.org.au/news/sunday-gospel-reflections
and the link to our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofsale
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP: Many thanks to those who are knitting or crocheting at home and unable to attend our meetings, but still very much a part of the group. Your work is much appreciated. If you are knitting squares, we would ask that you follow the suggested measurements as it helps those sewing the squares together to create rugs. Plenty of wool is available as well as the patterns at both our churches.
Enquiries: Philippa 0408 331 340 or Maureen 0407 055 447.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: ACN AUSTRALIA A message from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) CARDINAL PELL LUNCHEON & LECTURE: Aid to the Church in Need is launching an annual George Cardinal Pell Luncheon & Lecture with the inaugural event to take place in Melbourne CBD on Sunday 21st May. The keynote speaker will be Mr. David Pell, brother of the late Cardinal. For information and to register, please visit www.trybooking.com/CGUDA.
World Youth Day: Lisbon, Portugal 2023. Young people (18-35 yrs) in our diocese will join up with the World Youth Day Group from the Archdiocese of Melbourne to travel to Lisbon for the celebration of World youth day in August. Parishioners, are requested to pray for these young people who have come forward to attend the WYD. For more information, please contact Fr Avinash George at Email: avinash.george@cdsale.org.au
Phone # 03 59971510.
HEART OF LIFE (Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation) ‘Dare to Dream’ via Zoom, 5 X Wednesday, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 May, 5:00-6:30pm (AEST)
“We have had dreams and there is no one to interpret them…” and Joseph said to them, “do not interpretations belong to God? (Genesis 40:8)
Join our director, Clare Shearman and guests in our ‘dream lab’. Based on the Dreams sessions previously offered as part of the Siloam Program, this five-week program will explore the significance of our dreams, include the practice of dream circles, provide guidance and practice for working with dreams-our own and others’, consider the potential for our dreams to personally and collectively shape the future.
Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation. Cost $130. Book and pay via website www.heartoflife.melbourne email info@heartoflife.melbourne or telephone 03 9890 1101.
‘Pondering Grief’ (in person event), Saturday 20th May 2023, 10am-3:30pm (AEST)
This day offers an invitation to reflect on and honour our inner life of change and transition. With creativity, space and gentle support, this workshop will offer a sacred place for the breadth of human experiencing and spirit to guide individual exploration. Facilitated by Linda Espie a counsellor of loss, grief and bereavement for over 35 years. Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation. Cost $80 including ‘Pondering Grief’ book (BYO lunch). Book and pay via website www.heartoflife.melbourne or telephone 03 9890 1101.
MISSAL ONLINE: ‘An App’ which Father Darren Howie finds very helpful is Universalis. This will allow you to follow the Daily Mass.
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. Teaching children and young people how to keep safe online (on how to use technology wisely) is important for their mental health and wellbeing. But as a parent or carer, ensuring eSafety for kids and teens can feel overwhelming or unachievable. Whether you’re worried about cyberbullying, privacy, online content, social media, or time spent using technology, there’s things parents and carers can do to help keep kids safe. To learn more please contact CatholicCare Victoria.
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.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN: AS WE ARE HOPING TO RETURN TO A ROSTER SYSTEM FOR READERS AND SPECIAL MINISTERS, THIS IS JUST A REMINDER TO CHECK THAT YOUR WORKING WITH CHILDREN HASN’T EXPIRED AND IF IT DOES NEED RENEWING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE FOR ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THIS.
Our Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and adults at risk. Find out more at: catholic.org.au/childprotectionsunday and www.catholicregligious.org.au/safeguarding
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
