St Lawrence’s Parish   346 Chapman Rd, Bluff Point.   * PO Box 599, Geraldton  WA  6531   ( 9923 1343  2 Fax 9923 2142 Email bpla346@westnet.com.au http://www.geraldtondiocese.org.au

Parish Clergy: Fr Brenton Taylor   Fr. Johnny Carpenter   Mass Times:               Nazareth House 9.30 am daily;             St Lawrence's: Wed 10.30  am        Sat Vigil 6.30 pm, Sun 9  am.   St Patrick's: Sun 7.30 am Reconciliation:  Saturday 10.30am

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4th  Sunday of Lent Yr C  - 14th March 2010  It is all God’s work In Joshua’s description of the first celebration, of Passover in the Promised Land, we are also reminded of our obligation as Christians to maintain the great tradition  of the Paschal-event which is al the heart of our community life. The movement of the Lenten season, the direction of all that we hear and proclaim and do, the horizon of our fasting, prayer, and concern for the needy in our midst— all of this is a preparation for the Passover of Jesus Christ, the Paschal Mystery of his dying and rising, and of ours as well, our entrance into the saving event of life from death, of hope from despair, of joy from grief. Through this ongoing celebration of the Eucharist, we remember our redemption in Christ Jesus. We live in hope of God’s promise, and so we tell our stories, sing our songs, share the bread and the wine of God’s liberating love in Christ Jesus, and go forth to proclaim the gospel through the daily witness of our lives. Although written at different times and from obviously different perspectives, there are parables of another sort, this time between Paul’s words and Jesus parable of the lost son and the prodigal father. The liturgical proximity to Luke’s Gospel makes such a comparison easy, and if we were to attempt to summarize what is central to both, we would not do better than to say with Paul, “It is all God’s work”……..What the life of grace lays out  before us is a mission, the task of proclaiming that “God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not holding anyone’s faults against them, but entrusting to us the message of reconciliation” Looking ahead to Jesus’ parable of the wayward sons and the welcoming-home father, we find all of this spelled out in a story-form that touches many people because it hits close to the truth of their experience. The ministry of reconciliation leaves no one out of the picture. The call of the Gospel comes to sinners of all stripes— the clear-cut, in-your-face-, caught-with-their-pants-down sinners; the subtle, out-of-sight, Sunday-go-to-meeting sinners; and everyone else in between. Our Sunday Eucharist is always a gathering of this mixed bag of sinners who, have opened themselves to this reconciling grace, and who, through the strength of this celebration, have accepted their role as “ambassadors of Christ”    Project Compassion Sunday   Care for God’s creation has always been an important part of Christian tradition. In this week’s Project Compassion story we meet Clare from the Southern highlands in Papua New Guinea. Clare works in the maternity ward, supporting local women to have access to safe maternity services. She also works as an educator on maternal health issues and provides ongoing support to mothers about child health, nutrition and prevention of disease. Your donation to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion helps PNG communities to have access to safe maternity and child health facilities as well as primary health care.   Mass of the Oils...Chrism Mass Tuesday, 23rd March, 7.30pm St Francis Xavier Cathedral. This Mass is an important event for the whole diocese for, in it, the local Church shows its care for those being initiated (Confirmation, ordained ministry and the sick) All are encouraged to take part and support our Priests in their renewal of commitment to their Priestly service. Parish Bulletin can be viewed on the Diocese Website: http://www.geraldtondiocese.org.au Confirmation Sacrament of Penance 2nd June—School 11.00am Retreat— Year 6, 4th June Golden Pond— All Day   Stations of the Cross Starts  at 5.30pm In St Lawrence’s Church and will continue every Friday for the season of Lent.   Thank You!!!  to all those who worked, helped, donated and supported our Annual Parish Garage Sale. A special thank you to Jos for collecting, storing and deliver the heavy and large items. Well done all, $..............was raised.   Nazareth House Harmony Week On Friday 19th March, 2010 Residents, Sisters & Staff will be hosting and open day at Nazareth House from 10am to 2pm to celebrate. Their work will be on display for  the general community and other health professionals what life at Nazareth is about. See Notice Board for more details and info. ST PATRICK’S CEILI Day,  Wonthella Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church On Wednesday 17th March at 9.30am    ——acymc—— Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention Melbourne 2010, 1-3 October 2010 The event will draw together those engaged in youth ministry from across the Catholic Church… Prayer & Worship, Evangelisation, Catechesis, Pastoral Care,   Justice and service, Leadership Development, Advocacy. Online Registration Process……plus what is on offer www.pray2010.org.au/register See Notice Board for full program ect.   When Jesus is all we have, We realize Jesus is all we need.   National e-Conferences for 10 Tues May 18th: Mary –1st Disciple Thurs Sept 16th: Jesus— G O’Collins sj See Notice Board    Legion of Mary ACIES Sun, 21st March 10, at 2pm St. F X Cathedral  .All welcome.  Plate will be appreciated.   All welcome.       ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Rejoice, Jerusalem! Be glad for her, you who love her; rejoice with her, you who mourned for her, and you will find contentment at her consoling breast..   RESPONSORIAL PSALM ...Ps 33 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips;  in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad. R   Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us praise his name. I sought the Lord and he answered me; from all my terrors he set me free. R   Look towards him and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.  This poor man called’ the Lord heard him and rescued him from all his distress.  R    GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Praise and honour to you Lord Jesus Christ! I will rise and go to my father and tell him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. Praise and honour to you Lord Jesus Christ!   COMMUNION ANTIPHON: My son, you should rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come back to life, he was lost and is found.   To days Readings:  Jos 5, Ps 33, Cor 5, Lk 15  Prayers: We continue our prayers for those suffering from illness, recovery, from surgery, those in hospital, aged care facilities and those in our community who asked for prayers,  especially those on our sick list. Margo Phillips, Betty Thompson, Pat Long, Hannah Valenti,  Barry Hall,  Bob Desmond, Mia Sawyer  Mary Cream, John Jupp,Bing Baker Cathy Ullrich, Vince O’Dea.   COMMUNION AT HOME. If  you know of anyone who would like to  receive Communion at home due to ill health, please call. 9923 1343 Mothers Prayers Group Praying together for their children and grandchildren. Mon 2-3pm, Tues 7.30-8.30pm, Thurs 9-10am In SFX Cathedral Chapel, behind Our Lady’s Altar.   ADORATION CHAPEL  A Holy Hour of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is a recognition of His wondrous presence and a chance of great graces. Please contact Kathleen Mitson  9921 1358 or 0428880366 if you would like to spend One Hour with Jesus.   Baptisms This month we would like to welcome into our faith community:  Sienna Wilton, Miles Crawford We pray for God’s help and blessings as they begin their journey of faith with the support from their family, friends and the church community.   Anointing with Oil ‘During Baptism, oil called Chrism (from the Greek word for ‘Christ’) is used to anoint the person being baptised. This oil is consecrated by the Bishop each year and sent out to the parish churches for Baptism. Oil sooths and heals, nourishes and protects, penetrates and becomes part of us. It is symbolic of Christ who will be a source of healing, nourishment and protection for the newly baptised.’   PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION The  de La Salle Brothers are offering young men (20-35) an incredible volunteer opportunity in the remote indigenous community of Balgo Hills in Western Australia. Spend 2 weeks (15-29 May) learning about the Brother’s life and work whilst helping young people in need. Applications close 29 March. For details please visit www.delasallebrothers.com.   See Notice Board for more News, Information and upcoming Events.    ST LAWRENCE’S CRAFT & SEWING GROUP meets each Thurs from 10.30am-1pm. All are welcome.  If you would like some company come and have a cuppa with us. Cost $2.00. Enquiries phone Leone 9938 1150.   Divine Mercy Chaplet       Friday 3.00pm to 4.00pm       In St FX Cathedral Through man entrance   LEGION OF MARY Prayer meetings held in the Cathedral Crypt on Tues at 9.30 am. Contact Mary  9921 7887. Italian Legion meets Thurs at 9 am.   Lenten Journey Fast, Forgive, Repent, Pray and Love   The Rosary Statue of Mary V Anderson Northern Gully