Dongara Weekly Parish Bulletin.htm
OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, Dongara
St. JOSEPH’S, Perenjori
HOLY, CROSS , Morawa
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OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA, Dongara
St. JOSEPH’S, Perenjori
HOLY, CROSS , Morawa
Parish Priest:
Fr. Vincent Conroy [Locum]
Dongara Holy Masses
Mon...........No Mass.................... Perenjori ..... Sat 6th Mar .......... 5.00 pm
Tues............................................... 9.00 am Sat 20th Mar.......... 5.00 pm
Wed .......................................... 9.00 am Morawa ..... Sat 6th Mar .......... 6.30 pm
Thurs............................................. 9.00 am Sat 20th Mar ........ 6.30 pm 1st Fri 9.00 am
Sat.............No Mass......................
Sun ….....7th Mar .................... 9.00 am (Rosary 8.30 am. to 8.50 am) & 6.00 pm
Reconciliation. 10 minutes before all Masses. Plus Dongara 11 to 11.30 am Sat.
Appointments any other times welcome
21st Mar, 2010 Year C 5th Sunday in Lent
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord has done great things for us:
We are filled with joy.
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
With all your heart turn to me,
For I am tender and compassionate.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Communion Antiphon
Has no one condemned you? The woman answered:
No one, Lord. Neither do I condemn you: go and do not sin again.
Reader today – J Tate - Offertory Proc B Sturrock
Next week Reader - J Chitty - Offertory Proc - L & D Freeman
Cleaner next week - A Behre, L Butler
Coll/Count this week – P Stokes & Fleur
Coll/Count Next Week - B Robinson & Fleur
21st Mar to 28th Mar
9.00am Holy Mass.
Holy Communion Round Dennis Freeman
6.00 pm Holy Mass
Tues - No Mass
3.30pm Legion of Mary meeting.
7.30pm Chrism Mass in St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton
7.30pm Mothers’ Prayers @ Inea Valentine’s
Wed - No Mass
Thurs- 5am to 5pm Combined Churches Prayer Chain in 12 different homes
9.00am Holy Mass
The Annunciation of the Lord
Happy Birthday wishes to Benjamin Rowe & Andy Fowler
Fri - 9.00am Holy Mass
Sat - No Mass today
11.00 am - 11.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sun 28th - 8.30am Holy Rosary
9.00am Holy Mass
Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday)
Holy Communion Round
6.00pm Holy Mass
Many thanks to those who have already taken their envelopes. Your commitment is truly appreciated.
Envelopes are still available at the back of the Church if you haven’t yet taken them. An alternative is to use Direct Debit - forms are available.
Quote -
An old priest was giving a talk to seminarians: ‘During your life you will do many things that you will regret – but there is one thing you must NEVER EVER do! Never ever put a limit to the mercy of God!’
3rd Sunday of Lent
Teresa lives with three of her four sons in a tiny shack on the outskirts of El Salvador’s capital city. Their one room home sits precariously on a steep slope that is propped up with old car tyres. Like many in San Salvador’s slums, Teresa and her youngest son are HIV positive.
Since 2004, Teresa has participated in the CONTRASIDA (‘Against Aids’) program supported by Caritas Australia. The program aims to halt the spread of the disease and provides assistance to those living with or affected by HIV. The weekly clinics that run in one of San Salvador’s slums provide medical and psychological care as well as pastoral and counselling support to families like Teresa’s.
Families are encouraged to take control of their own lives. Support groups help to encourage friendships and provide lifestyle skills, education about appropriate medicines and general information to enable greater self reliance. Participants who are unable to do strenuous work due to poor health are encouraged to start small businesses to support their families. This economic independence builds confidence and self-esteem. The public forums organised by CONTRASIDA fosters community education about HIV/AIDS and helps reduce the stigma for those like Teresa, who live with the virus.
Since it began, the program has helped over 35,000 people in Teresa’s community.
Your donation to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion brings hope and helps combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases, for families like Teresa’s .
CALENDAR FOR EASTER
28th Mar - Palm Sunday Masses 9.00am & 6.00pm
1st Apr - 7.30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- followed by Adoration until 10.30pm
2nd Apr - Good Friday
- 10.00am Stations of the Cross
- 3.00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion + Veneration of the Cross + Holy Eucharist
3rd Apr - 8.30pm Easter Vigil consisting of the blessing of the Easter Fire, blessing the Easter candle,
Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist
4th Apr - Easter Sunday Holy Mass 9.00am.
No Mass @ 6.00pm
Year of the Priest
From the Catholic Catechism.
What is the sacrament of Holy Orders?
It is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to the apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time.
Why is the sacrament called Holy Orders? Orders designates an ecclesial body into which one enters by means of a special consecration (ordination). Through a special gift of the Holy Spirit, this sacrament enables the ordained to exercise a sacred power in the name and in the authority of Christ for the service of the People of God.
© Catholic Catechism 1536 & 1537-38
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN OFFERING YOUR SERVICES FOR READING AND CLEANING?
We are in need of Sunday Readers and Church Cleaners. Please see Jan Chitty or phone on 9927 1482 if you would like to help in these ministries.
LADIES GUILD & SOCIAL COMMITTEE
ATTENTION PARISHIONERS
· Easter Raffle and Stall to be held at the Historical Society Market Day at the Old Police Station 3rd April. We welcome donations of cakes, pot plants and preserves etc.
· If you are unable to cook or supply goodies for this stall you may like to give a donation to be put towards ingredients for those who are able to do extra baking for our stall. This would be greatly appreciated and in anticipation of your help we thank most sincerely. (please no second hand items for this stall.)
The Word of God
‘In our busy and technological society we often expect things to happen instantly. We have instant food, instant news, instant results, instant gratification. But, do we allow ourselves to take the time to appreciate God's gifts to us. We do take time to appreciate a fine meal, work of art or music recital. The word of God is a precious gift - take time to listen, read and reflect - there is no need to rush. It is often better to read a few verses, reflect on their meaning, and prayerfully consider their relevance in your life and allow it to nourish your life than rushing through a whole chapter.’
From the Catholic Enquiry Centre
http://www.catholicenquiry.com
☺☺☺ Smile Awhile!!!
A little girl became restless as the priest’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, “Mummy, if we give him the money now, well he let us go?”
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If you can keep your head when all around you are losing theirs, it just shows that you don’t understand the seriousness of the situation.
WE THANK YOU for your MONEY GIFTS last Sunday
1st Collection for Priests upkeep $141.50
Monies required weekly for Parish Upkeep $382.00
Last Sundays Gifts $250.40
Shortfall or Under Target -$131.60
May God reward you.
Caritas Project Compassion - Total so far $110.00
Stewardship Reflections 5th Sunday of Lent
In today’s second reading, St Paul says, “For His sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth.” Does my stewardship suggest that I could say the same? See Philippians 3:8
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS. From Dongara, Sally Rowland, Ernie & Amy Sizer, Norm Ellery, Imogen Eastough, Trevor Tapscott, Sal Darling, Lorry Freeman, Daniel Stokes, Jeff Caimanos. From Geraldton, Betty Blake, Grace Criddle, Jake Pearse, “Bing” Baker, Mary Norrish, Janice Bradley, Hope Craft, Dolores Collins, From Perth, Hine Toroa, Georgina Fallens, Bob Fitzgerald, Josephine Arrigoni, John W., Hannah Louise Valenti, Jim Sullivan, Brian Carey, Leila Kent, Jennifer Carroll, Fay Jarvis, Catherine Crowley. From Rockingham, Margaret Sterry. From Boyup Brook, Bali Bogar. From Canberra, Colleen Smith, John Palmer. From Karratha, Reece Hodder. From Northampton, Edward Constantine. From Butler, Bevan & Ellie Trouchet From Bullsbrook, Ann Spencer. From Mullewa, Will Browning. From Ireland, Rita Fisher, Noreen Creavin, Jeanette Heneghan, Margôt Heneghan From Tardun, Br Len Newman. From Quinns Rocks, Carolyn Hirst, Bernice Parker. From Salter Point, Bernard Winnett. From Sth Bunbury, Marlene Mannion. From Cottesloe, Joyce Cook. From Geelong, Amy Hayward. From Banksia Grove, Perth, Norma Argus. From Mingenew, Hal Stokes, Benny Duane, Marguerite Newton, Lyn Durack. From Walkaway, John Kiely. From Adelaide, S.A. Nicola Catalano. From Mandurah, Brian Johnson. From Collie, Gwen Bolitho. From Guilderton, Joy & Alex Kennedy.
Message - Mary, Queen of Peace Medjugorje
Message of February 25th 2009.
Dear children! In this time of grace, when nature also prepares to give
the most beautiful colours of the year, I call you, little children, to open
your hearts to God the Creator for Him to transform and mould you in His image,
so that all the good which has fallen asleep in your hearts may awaken to a new
life and a longing towards eternity. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7.00 pm on Friday 19th
and each Friday night of Lent
Little Rock Bible Study
(For the everyday person!)
Thursdays at 4.30pm. Starting date 15th April and ending on the 24th June 2010
(11 weeks)
Please register your interest at 9964 2716.
Parish Life and Mission Centre and leave
contact details.
Thank you, Helen Long.