Parish News
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday Our Lady Star of the Sea, Inverloch Anointing Mass 11:30a.m.
Wednesday St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi Mass 9:30a.m.
Friday St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi Anointing Mass 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.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WILL FOLLOW THE FRIDAY 9:30 MASS AT ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI DURING LENT.
ANOINTING MASSES: TUESDAY 28TH MARCH 2023 AT OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, INVERLOCH 11:30a.m. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MASS TIME FOR THIS WEEK ONLY)
ANOINTING MASS: FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2023 AT ST. JOSEPH’S WONTHAGGI AT 9:30a.m.
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 Ukrainian War and the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. For the anniversaries of Irene Hanily, Michael Stack, Fr. Joseph Tran and our loved ones. May God’s merciful love shine on them and on the loved ones left behind.
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.
LENTEN GROUP: An additional opportunity to attend a Lenten Group will be at the home of Helen Murphy, 35 Lyndhurst Street, Wonthaggi on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Pat and Anne Kelly will be facilitating this group. There is a sheet in the Foyer at St. Joseph’s Wonthaggi for you to record your name to attend and therefore we can make sure that booklets will be available. Booklets are $10.00.
INVITATION TO THE BLESSING AND DEDICATION OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH CLYDE NORTH ON SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2023.
DIOCESAN CATECHIST ASSOCIATION Diocese of Sale. An invitation is extended to all Catechists and those involved in Children’s Liturgy to attend.
Annual Gathering and Eucharist on Tuesday 21st March 2023. Venue: Teacher’s Centre, Sion House, Warragul.
Program for the Day
9:00 am Arrival 9:30 Mass with Bishop Greg-Sion
Chapel, 10:30 Morning Tea, 10:50 Annual report,
11:00 a.m. Dr. Elissa Roper “Pope Francis and Synodality
What it means for us.” 1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Dr. Elissa Roper “Missionary Discipleship in our homes and parishes”. 3:00pm Close
Please bring a plate of morning tea to share. Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, 15th March, 2023 to
Barbara Durand at bdurand@sale.catholic.org.au or 56 226678.
Reflection from St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
WE ARE TRULY BLESSED
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won’t survive the week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world.
If you attend a church meeting without fear, harassment, arrest, torture or death, you are more blessed than most three billion in the world.
If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.
If you can hold someone’s hand, hug them or even touch them on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God’s healing touch. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read anything at all.
You are so blessed in ways that you may never even know.
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP:
There will be a blessing of shawls & rugs at the Anointing Mass in Inverloch this coming Tuesday at 11:30a.m. 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. We thank Margaret Egan for her wonderful contributions over the years and wish her well in her new home in Leongatha.
Next meeting is Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 10:30a.m. in the Inverloch Church Annex. Enquiries: Philippa 0408 331 340 or Maureen 0407 055 447.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND “Live Your Best Life in Love” Every relationship is a journey and the grind of everyday life can cause you to lose touch with your spouse. This weekend gives married couples the tools to keep passion alive in a gentle, nurturing environment, away from pressures and distractions of daily living.
The weekend is based around Catholic values and couples of all faiths are welcome. Please check our website for more details. 28-30 April 2023 in Melbourne (Book early to avoid disappointment) Information/Bookings: Phone Mercy and James 0409 183 676 or Email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au Website: wwme.org.au
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: ACN AUSTRALIA A message from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is asking for support to provide sisters in Romania with a new heating system. The Sisters of the Mother of God are the oldest congregation of sisters in the Romanian Greek Catholic Church. The history of their community has long been one marked by persecution, particularly when Romania was under communist rule. Today the sisters continue to aid their local community with youth groups, spiritual support and counselling, as well as providing the poor with basic necessities. But they are facing a major problem. Their ancient heating system has finally broken down and needs to be replaced, but they cannot afford the cost. The sisters need your help!
To make an offering and learn more visit www.aidtochurch.org./monthlyproject
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
