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Welcome to ...
Pari sh Vi si o n St atem e nt
Fourth Sunday
We are an active and welcoming Catholic community,
where people of all ages draw closer to God.
in Ordinary Time
His love is expressed through each one of us by prayer,
liturgy and reaching out in service to one another.
Please visit our Parish Website: www.standrewsmarayong.org.au
PARISH STAFF:
Monsignor Ron McFarlane
Father Jolly Chacko MS
Father Larry Tolentino
Natali Oreskovic
(Office Coordinator)
Joe Clemson (Office staff)
Maria Hyson
(Sacramental Coordinator)
PARISH OFFICE & PRESBYTERY:
Phone: 9622 0817
Fax:
9671 7971
40 Breakfast Rd, Marayong 2148
[PO Box 4345]
Email Address:
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 4.00pm
FR. BYRNE CENTRE:
(Parish Meeting Rooms)
38 Breakfast Rd, Marayong.
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday (Vigil) 6.00pm
Sunday:
7.30am, 8.45am, 10.30am
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Each Sunday morning
after the 8.45am Mass.
Weekday Masses:
Monday:
9.00am
Tuesday:
9.00am
Wednesday:
9.00am
Novena & Mass:
7.00pm
Thursday:
Friday:
8.00am
9.00am
Holy Hour & Mass:
7.00pm
Saturday:
9.00am
Mass for the Sick:
4th Saturday of the month at
9.00am
Rosary: After each morning
Mass and before the Saturday
Vigil Mass .
We are seeking your assistance:
The next major project that we, as a
parish, are looking at is the building
of a residence for the priests of our
parish. In order to do this, we need to
look at all the possibilities in relation
to the design and structure of the building. We also
need to ascertain some idea as to the cost of this
project. If there are parishioners who have some
expertise in these areas, and are prepared to help us
move forward to develop this project, we would
appreciate it if they could kindly contact the parish
office.
PARISH REGISTRATION
If you have not filled out a Registration Form, please do
so as soon as possible and return it to the Church or Parish
Office. Forms are available at the back of the Church.
If you are a new parishioner, we ask you to complete a
Registration Form, and return it to the Parish Office.
Year B: Vol.40 No.10
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
 After weekday morning
Masses.
 Saturday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
 Anytime by arrangement.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms: 1st & 3r d Sunday
of each month at 11.45am
Baptismal Preparation:
2nd Wednesday of each month
at 7.30pm in the Fr Byrne Centre.
Please book for Baptisms with
the Parish Office.
PIETY STALL:
Open after Masses on Saturday
night and Sunday morning or by
asking for an appointment
at the Parish Office.
31st January-1st February, 2015
PARISH SCHOOLS:
ST. ANDREW’S PRIMARY
Principal: Mr M. Tonnet
Phone: 9671 6622
Address: 36 Breakfast Road
Marayong 2148
ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE
College Principal: Mr N. Vidot
Phone: 9626 4000
Campus JUNIOR CAMPUS (YRS. 7-10)
Address: 116 Quakers Road
Marayong 2148
SENIOR CAMPUS (YRS. 11-12)
Address: 50 Breakfast Road
Marayong 2148
Church Pews
Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, we have
been able to purchase 114 pews for the church. There
are still a number of pews available for
parishioners to donate towards and, if
you would like to support the parish in
this way, please contact the parish office.
Catholic Outlook
The Diocesan monthly newspaper for February
is available at the doors of the church this
weekend. Please take home your copy today.
B u l l e t i n H i g h l i gh t s …
 THE SEASON OF LENT
 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATION
 UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
 CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
From Monsignor Ron …
In Jesus, God became man. He shared our
humanity so that we might share his life. He is the
only authentic expert on how to live a successful life
and he shows us this through his teachings and by
the example of his own life. Yet, how much notice do
we take of his teachings and the example he gave
us?
I do not believe that we have any problem in
acknowledging, at least intellectually, that Jesus is
God become man. The problem is that too often we
are indifferent to him in our daily lives; we put him
into a compartment separate from the rest of our
lives and we acknowledge him only in our prayer
times and when we need help.
Many of the good people at the time of Jesus failed
to recognize him when he came because he did not
fit their image of a teacher from God and his
teachings were asking them to change their idea on
how to live as God's people. The problem was that
they had established a comfortable way of living their
faith and they were in control. We do something
similar when we keep our God at a distance and
when we live as though Jesus has no relevance for
our daily lives. This is a very easy trap to fall into
because we live in a world that has very different
values.
We become so preoccupied with establishing our
own heaven here on earth and living according to the
values of this world that, as a result, we actually
avoid facing up to living the way Jesus wants us to
live. It is a real pity that this is the case, especially
when we consider the love Jesus has for us and how
important we are to him. What is more amazing is
the grudging return we make to him. I would say
each one of us can find many facets of our lives
where this is evident.
The key to a new beginning is found in our
responsorial psalm: If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts. We have to make the effort
to listen to our God, who is present to us in every
moment. We need to make time to talk over our daily
lives with him in prayer and to do so as honestly as
possible. We need to start each day by saying to
ourselves, and to our God; my aim throughout this
coming day is to live as Jesus lives. Then, we need
to make this our first priority throughout the day.
The Season of Lent
Ash Wednesday is now only 2 and a half weeks away and I feel it is time to start thinking about how we
are going to make the most of this journey to Easter, when we will recommit ourselves to living our faith
in the best possible way. I believe it is important that we plan what we are going to do and it is a good
idea to do so before Ash Wednesday actually arrives. Some points to consider for our preparation could
be:
• What can we do to improve our prayer life during the season of Lent?
• What self-denial is needed in our lives to build up our strength in faith, or to overcome failings that are part of
our life?
• What are the ways that we can be more caring and loving towards the people in our lives?
• All parishioners are encouraged during this time of lent to support project compassion which offers practical
aid to people in need throughout the world.
Please contact the
Parish Office, if you are
u n a vai lab le for your
rostered Ministry.
MASS READINGS - Year B
This WEEK’S ROSTER: 31st January/1st February 2015
M INISTRIES
6.00pm
7.30am
ACOLYTE
COMMENTATOR
FIRST READER
NEXT SUNDAY:
5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Job 7:1-4. 6-7
Psalm:
Ps 146:1-6
2nd Reading: 1Cor 9:16-19. 22-23
Candido Velasco &
Edsell Paltoo
Mary Anne Xuereb
Joy Kakodkar
& Mario Spiteri
Charmaine Mathias
Romeo Gapud &
Ike Enriquez
Youthworks!
Erna Ferrer
Dianne McKinnon
Judith D’Cruz
Youthworks!
SECOND READER
Mariyam
Wijeyaratnam
Julie Nunez
Tony Oreskovic
Youthworks!
PROJECTOR
OPERATORS
Delia Fernandes
Volunteer Required
Nicholas Mathias
Shekha Raviraj
WELCOMER
Henryka Ogrodniczek
Annette Hudson
Rita Vaughn
Youthworks!
No Music Mass
MUSICIANS
Jeanine Fraser
Des Zammit
& Dot Kaster
Lorraine’s Group
Youthworks!
Youthworks!
MINISTERS OF COMMUNION - First Sunday of the Month
THIS SUNDAY:
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm:
Ps 94:1-2, 6-9
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 7:32-35
Gospel:
Mark 1:21-28
Ruben Bables &
Joe Doyle
Nenette Gapud
[1st Sunday of the Month - Even]
8.45am
10.30am
NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER: 7th/8th February 2015
M INISTRIES
6.00pm
7.30am
ACOLYTE
Bernardo Rivera &
Emmanuel Tabone
COMMENTATOR
Nenette Gapud
FIRST READER
Ralph Vaz
SECOND READER
PROJECTOR
OPERATORS
Theresita Cacdac
WELCOMER
MUSICIANS
[2nd Sunday of the Month - Even Month]
8.45am
10.30am
Gus Kaster
& John Blackford
Noe Adan &
Mario Picart
Robert Bautista
& Ferdi Chin
Claire Blunt
Kathy McKinley
Carmelita Liceralde
Antonette Elogious
Roseanne Victoria
Allen Brady
Linda Dessa
Marilyn Hancock
Maury Villanueva
Nicholas King
Derica Elogious
Jaden Victoria
Abigail Chin
Annette Hudson
Claire Blunt
& Linda Dessa
Mathias Family
Marie Jenik
Lorraine’s Group
No Music Mass
Couples for Christ
Dingalings
MINISTERS OF COMMUNION - Second Sunday of the Month
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD:
On Monday, February 2, we celebrate this Feast day.
On this Feast day, Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Anna
show us in different ways how to be bearers of the hope
of salvation. We are called to be open to the surprising
ways God keeps hope alive in our hearts. Mary shows
us how to trust that God will bring the light of the risen
Christ.
“Lord Jesus, you were presented to God in the Temple
and recognized as a light for the Gentiles. We pray that
your light may shine in our hearts so that amidst the
darkness of the world we may keep alive the hope of
your salvation. Amen.”
Sacramental Program
S AC R AM E N T
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS:
It is unfortunate that, generally speaking, we do not find
sufficient time for prayer in our daily lives. Yet, if our lives
are ever to achieve their potential, this time of prayer is
something which is essential. One of the supports that is
given to us is the opportunity to spend one hour with Jesus on
the First Friday of the month in our devotions and
celebration of the Mass. This Holy Hour will be held on
Friday, February 6, commencing at 7pm.
SECOND RITE OF RECONCILIATION:
Our monthly celebration of the Second Rite of
Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, February
7, at 9:30am. The Sacrament of Penance is always an
important Sacrament in our faith journey as it provides
us with an encounter with Jesus Christ, our God
become man. It also strengthens us to make a new
beginning, which is of particular importance at this
time, as we enter into the journey through the Season
of Lent to the Feast of Easter.
OF
F IRST HOLY COMMUNION
For children in Year 3 and above who
have made their first Reconciliation.
Registration Forms may be collected from the
Parish Office from Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
[These forms may also be collected from the Parish Office
on the 1st & 8th of February between 9.30 and 11.30am]
Registration Evening (compulsory):
Tuesday, 10 February, 2015 at 7.00pm in the Church
Classes: Sunday, 1st & 8th of March, 2015
[Classes begin with 8.45am Mass and
conclude at approximately 11.30am]
Sacrament of First Holy Communion:
Saturday, 21st March, 2015 at 6.00pm or
Sunday, 22nd March, 2015 at 8.45am or 12.15pm.
[ Please note – Allocation to the 6:00pm, 8:45 am
or 12:15pm Masses will be based on when
Registration forms are collected from the parish office.]
Facilitator’s Needed
If you are able to assist as a facilitator for the upcoming
Sacrament of First Holy Communion, and have the necessary
Working With Children Check, please contact the parish office
with your details.
We thank you all for donating your time to helping our young
children grow in their faith life
Life Ascending Australia
Our next meeting will be on Thursday,
12th February, at 10:00am in the
Fr Byrne Centre. All mature aged
parishioners are welcome to attend.
St Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
For further information please contact Antonia on 9831 2109, or
the Parish office.
“I pray for you constantly asking God, the glorious
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual
wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your
knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be
flooded with light.” (Ephesians 1:17, 18)
Try turning this into your own prayer. Stop to ask
your Father in heaven to bring a new passion and
power into your faith, be honest with him about your
spiritual condition and ask for more of his life and
light in your heart. – From Dare to Believe by David Payne.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
on Tuesday, February 3, at 7.15pm
Sunday School
We invite all our young children to attend our Sunday School
lessons:
When: Ever y Sunday mor ning
Where: in the demountable (Yr 5) classr ooms, behind the
Fr.Byrne Centre
Time: 9.30 to 10.25am (between the 8.45 & 10.30am Masses)
Please note that we do expect at least 2 representatives from every group and organization in
the parish to be in attendance. If these names have not been given to the parish office as yet,
please try to do so before Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Welcome.
Opening Prayer.
Apologies.
Fr. Ron on role of Parish Council and structure of
Council at St Andrew’s.
• Discussion on role and nominations for Chairperson
and Assistant Chairperson.
• Nominations for positions.
• Election of office bearers: chairperson, assistant
chairperson. The secretary will be ex officio from the
office staff. The executive committee will consist of
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these people, as well as the Parish Priest and Priests of
the parish and two ex officio members.
Election of coordinator for church welcomers.
Recommendations for faith development of parishioners
for this year.
Discussion on parish outreach for 2015
Ongoing Formation of people involved in liturgical
ministries.
Finance Report.
Discussion on what “a year for reaffirming our faith”
means to us personally and to our parish community.
February 2015
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6:00p Legion of Mary
7:15p RCIA
09:30 Rosary
09:00 Mass
1st Sunday of Lent
Counters: Group 8
08:45 Marriage Blessing
09:30 Sunday School
22
23
16
Commemoration of
Saint Polycarp, Bishop,
Martyr
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
6:00p Legion of Mary
7:15p RCIA
Facilitators Meeting
7:15p RCIA
7:00p Sacramental
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Counters: Group 7
09:00 Mass
DWF Appeal
09:30 Rosary
09:30 Sunday School
11:45 Baptism
6:00p Legion of Mary
09:30 Sunday School
Counters: Group 6
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
24
17
09:30 Rosary
10:30 Mass SAC - Opening
school Mass
7:00p Registration Evening
First Holy Communion
09:00 Mass
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
Saint Scholastica, Virgin
9
7:15p Parish Pastoral
Council Meeting
6:00p Legion of Mary
7:15p RCIA
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
10
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
7:00p Novena & Mass
18
5
12
13
4:00p Junior Legion of Mary
7:00p Mass
7:30p Stations of the Cross
2:00p Church Cleaning
Group 4
7:00p Novena & Mass
27
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
26
Saints Cyril, Monk, and
Methodius, Bishop
21
4:15p Legion of Mary
4:30p Jnr Legion of Mary
09:00 Mass for the Sick
09:30 Rosary
09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary
28
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary
10:00 Church Cleaning Legion
4:15p Legion of Mary
4:30p Jnr Legion of Mary
10:00 Church Cleaning CFC
09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary
09:30 Rosary
DWF Appeal
09:00 Mass
7
14
Saturday Memorial of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
09:00 Mass
09:30 Parish Reconciliation
09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary
10:00 Church Cleaning HJM
10:00 Rosary
4:15p Legion of Mary
4:30p Jnr Legion of Mary
Saturday
7:00p Youth Mass & SAYWAT 4:15p Legion of Mary
7:30p Stations of the Cross
4:30p Jnr Legion of Mary
4:00p Junior Legion of Mary
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
20
08:00 Mass
08:30 Rosary
7:00p SVDP Meeting
08:00 Mass
08:30 Rosary
19
4:00p Junior Legion of Mary
08:00 Mass
08:30 Rosary
09:15 Opening School Mass
10:00 Life Ascending Australia
09:30 Rosary
Group Meeting - FBC
7:00p SVDP Meeting
6
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
First Friday
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
4:00p Junior Legion of Mary
7:00p Holy Hour Mass
Companions, Martyrs
Saints Paul Miki and his
Friday
09:00 Mass
09:30 Rosary
25
7:00p Mass - Ash Wednesday
09:15 Mass
09:30 Rosary
10:00 Mass SAC
(Holy Family) Juniors
12:00p Mass SAC (Church)
Seniors
Ash Wednesday
7:30p Baptism Preparation
7:00p Novena & Mass
09:30 Rosary
09:00 Mass
Our Lady of Lourdes
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4
Thursday
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
08:00 Mass
08:30 Rosary
3
Wednesday
Collection of FHC
Rego Forms
Counters: Group 5
Outlook - Due Out
09:30 Sunday School
10:30 Youth Mass
11:45 Baptism
2
Tuesday
Saint Agatha, Virgin, Martyr
Monday
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Presentation of the Lord
1-Feb
Sunday

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