Parish of Corio/Lara St Francis Xavier Church, Corio St Anthony of Padua Church, Lara

Archdiocese of Melbourne Australia

Sunday 11th February 2018 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFIRST READING A reading from Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46

The unclean man must live outside the campThe Lord said to Moses and Aaron, ‘If a swelling or scab or shiny spot appears on a man’s skin, a case of leprosy of the skin is to be suspected. The man must be taken to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests who are his sons. ‘The man is leprous: he is unclean. The priest must declare him unclean; he is suffering from leprosy of the head. A man infected with leprosy must wear his clothing torn and his hair disordered; he must shield his upper lip and cry, “Unclean, unclean.” As long as the disease lasts he must be unclean; and therefore he must live apart: he must live outside the camp.’The Word of the Lord

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 31:-2, 5, 11I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you will fill me with joy of salvation

SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 10:31- 11:1Take me for your model, as I take Christ

Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all, do it for the glory of God. Never do anything offensive to anyone – to Jews or Greeks or to the Church of God; just as I try to be helpful to everyone at all times, not anxious for my own advantage but for the advantage of everybody else, so that they may be saved. Take me for your model, as I take Christ.The Word of the Lord

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Ep1:17, 18Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia!

GOSPEL A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark 1: 40-45The leprosy left the man at once, and he was cured

A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: ‘If you want to’ he said ‘you can cure me.’ Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. ‘Of course I want to!’ he said. ‘Be cured!’ And the leprosy left him at once and he was cured. Jesus immediately sent him away and sternly ordered him, ‘Mind you say nothing to anyone, but go and show yourself to the priest, and make the offering for your healing prescribed by Moses as evidence of your recovery.’ The man went away, but then started talking about it freely and telling the story everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer go openly into any town, but had to stay outside in places where nobody lived. Even so, people from all around would come to him.The Word of the Lord

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic people of Corio/Lara guided by the Spirit, participate in Christ’s Mission.

With our gifts we create a Parish that welcomes all people.

Reflection

Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to do. Putting God first in everything helps us from putting other (like our pride and ego, money and possessions) before God. Before making a decision, ask yourself “am I doing this for the glory of

God or for the glory of myself?

PARISH PRAYER We, the people of Corio/Lara Catholic Parish give thanks and

praise to God the Father. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we become more like Jesus: listening to the Word of God and celebrating the Eucharist; sharing each other’s lives and forgiving one another; respecting creation and

taking responsibility for our world.Like St Francis Xavier, may we offer light to those in

darkness, and warmly welcome all people.Like St Anthony of Padua, may we nourish the hungry

with wise words and kind deeds.St Francis Xavier, pray for us.

St Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

PARISH CALENDARMONDAY12th Feb

TUESDAY

13th Feb

WEDNESDAY14th Feb

THURSDAY15th Feb

FRIDAY16th Feb

SATURDAY17th Feb

SUNDAY18th Feb

9am Mass Corio

10:15 Hume ct, Communion Service

Ash Wednesday9:15am School mass, Lara11:30am School mass, Corio7:00pm mass at Corio

9am Mass, Corio

10:15am Mass, Hume Ct(only for residents of Hume ct)

7:00 pm, Stations of the cross, Corio

7pm Mass Corio

1st Sunday of Lent9am Mass Lara

10.30am Mass, Corio

ROSTERSTIME ANDDATE

READER/COMMENTATOR EUCHARIST MINISTERS

FLOWERS, ST FRANCIS CHURCH CLEANERS

4 17th Feb 20187pm Corio

B WatsonK McCarthyWelcomers- A & B Randall

R DemicoliF MoloneyA Randall

CORIO & LARA- NO FLOWERS,LENT

CLEANING- Legion of Mary18th Feb 20189am Lara

T McManusJ CumminsWelcomer- N Meade & J Muhlebach

V BrennanD WhelanM DrakeB LeeT McManusK Knight

10.30am Corio T Van Der HoevenT Van Der HoevenWelcomer- D Jimenez

A BuayaR BuayaM LeszykS GrootveldR Milocani

As a community we pray for: Recently Deceased: Mary Irene Knight, IIona Terzic and Kannikaimary Sick: Nicholas Francis, Emily Gilson, Kirk Watson, Greg & Sally Brown and Jessica de Grandis Anniversary : Thomas Moloney, Tom Meade, Jose and Adoracion Falco

Prayer Intention of Pope Francis for Feb 2018: Universal: That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

Vocation View: No one is humanly worthy to be a priest, deacon, sister or brother. No one is worthy to stoop and untie the sandal straps of Jesus. But He still calls us and favours us to do His work. Will you serve?

Next week’s Readings: Gen 9:8-15; Ps 24:4-9; 1Pet 3:18-22, Mk 1:12-15

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA (Lara) – Starting from February, there will be adoration and devotion to St. Anthony of Padua at 6:30pm followed by Mass at 7:00pm every first Tuesday of the month at Lara. All are welcome!

2018 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS- If you have children attending non-Catholic schools, or know of anyone who does, who are eligible for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please be advised that enrolments are now open. The children need to have been baptised and are in at least grade 3. First session for confirmation will commence on 11th

Feb, lara. Should you have any queries please contact Lorraine- 0412493433 or Lani- 0422790807

NOVENA to our Mother of Perpetual Help is on every Wednesday with a Rosary at 6.30pm followed by Novena of Mother of Perpetual Help at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.

PARISH PRAYER GROUP – Come and share our Parish based Gospel sharing group, held every 2nd Sat of the month from 2:30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio. In response to the call of Pope Francis to share the Joy of the Gospel we gather, praise God with worship songs, Gospel Reflections, community Prayers, closing Prayers and fellowship.

BINGO: At the Xavier Centre Corio every Friday night starting at 7.30pm. A friendly atmosphere, great prizes and free tea, coffee, cool drinks and supper available for sale

YOUTH GROUP: Meets every Sunday at 5pm- 7pm in the Xavier Centre, Corio

MEN’S GROUP: Meet on the last Monday night each month from 6.30pm – 8.30pm alternating between St Anthony’s, Lara and the Ron Lowe Room, Corio. Our first meeting for 2018 will be held at Lara on Monday 26 th

Feb, 6:30pm.

CRAFT GROUP: Meets on the first Monday each month from 12noon – 3pm in the Ron Lowe Room, Corio to learn a new craft, make something and have a good chat.

PARISH SENIORS GROUP: A gathering of the senior members of the parish on the 4 th Friday of the month, Mass at 11.30am followed by a shared lunch and activities. (No Senior Mass / activities on Jan 2018)

PARISH CARE GROUP: Carers are there for you at both Corio and Lara. The Care Group was established to support members of the Parish who are experiencing grief, loneliness or difficult times. If you would like a carer to visit you please ring the Parish Office or Pam Fitzgerald in Corio area on 5275 2507 or Lou Schepers in Lara Ph 0413 802 623.

HUME COURT MASS: Please note, mass at Hume court on 1st and 3rd Fridays are only for the residents of Hume court.

HOME VISIT: Fr. Pius is happy to visit/ bless parishioners who are unable to attend mass, sick or with any special needs. Please contact parish office if any help needed.

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PROJECT COMPASSION – 14th Feb 2018Today is Project Compassion Sunday, marking the beginning of Caritas Australia’s annual Lenten appeal. The Gospel reading this week, in the story of Jesus’ encounter with the man with leprosy, reminds us to open our hearts to those on the margins of society. This year through Project Compassion, we celebrate A Just Future for all in conjunction with the Year of Youth. Caritas Australia has the privilege of working with some of our most marginalised young people in communities here and around the world. And there’s no better time than Lent for expressing our solidarity with young people. Every year, schools, communities and parishes across Australia join together to raise awareness and funds during Project Compassion. It’s a reminder that it’s the young, who can help us to build a world of peace. Last year, with your help, Project Compassion raised over $11 million. This amount is testament to your enormous generosity and compassion. Again this year, you can make a difference and contribute to A Just Future for our most vulnerable youth and their communities. You can make your donation in the collection box or use the donation envelopes.

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION Ash Wednesday, 14th Feb. Day of fast and abstinence. There will be school masses at 9:15am at Lara

and 11:30am at Corio. 7:00pm mass at Corio. Project compassion commences 14th Feb until 1st April 2018. Project compassion Envelopes and boxes

will be available in the church and hall. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Starting 16th Feb, Friday there will be Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7:00pm at Corio. Lenten Regulations from the Vicar General have been placed on the notice board.

Fr Pius Kodakkathanath Parish Priest Arlean Alex Secretary Maria Scala Principal, St Francis Xavier School, Corio Ph 52751974

Natalie Heard Principal, St Anthony’s School, Lara Ph 52821415Parish Office: 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio 3214 VICTelephone: 5275 4120. E-mail: fxcorio@iinet.net.au Web: www.coriolaraparish.org.au Office Hours: Mon- Fri: 8.00am - 1.00pm

WEEKEND MASS TIMESSaturday- 7.00pm, St Francis Xavier, Corio. Sunday-9.00am - St Anthony’s Lara, 10.30am - St Francis Xavier, Corio.WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday-9am, St Francis Xavier, Corio, Wednesday,2nd &5th Friday 9.00am Anthony’s Lara. 1st &3rd Friday- 10.15am Hume Court Lara, 4th Friday- 11:30am St Anthony’s Lara. SATURDAY DEVOTION: Mass at 9:30am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every 1st Saturday each month, St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.RECONCILIATION-1st Sat of each month 10-10.30am and 6.15-6.45pm St Francis Xavier Church, Corio, 1st Sunday of each month- 8.15-8.45am St Anthony’s Church, Lara

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