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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 05 September 2021
Parish Office Hours: Mon—Fri 9:30am-2:30pm
CONTACT DETAILS
Parish Priest: Fr Jude Pirotta mssp Telephone: 9401 6367 email: [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr Silvio Bezzina mssp
Assisting Priest: Fr Brendan Byrne sj
Deacon: Dcn Royden Dsouza
Parish Council President: Geralyn McCarthy
Parish Secretaries: Red Lusterio Tita Manalo
Thanksgiving: Maria Saldana
Parish Bookkeeper: Angel Hartanto Wed & Fri 9:30-2:30
Sacramental Co-Ord Other Schools: Wendy Gonsalves [email protected]
Youth Ministry Co-ord: Red Lusterio 0409 184 299
St James Primary School: Telephone: 9749 1000 Principal: Mary Abbott [email protected]
St Francis Primary School: Telephone: 9749 9900 Principal: Michelle Gillett [email protected]
St Clare’s Primary School: Telephone: 9371 8400 Principal: Andrew Leighton [email protected]
Thomas Carr College: Telephone: 8734 2444 Principal: Craig Holmes [email protected]
Weekday Masses: Tues—Sat 9:00am
1st Friday Monthly: Mass at 7:30pm Adoration at 8:00-9:00pm
Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 9:30am-10:00am 5:00-5:30pm
Sacrament of Baptism: Contact Dcn Royden Dsouza
0438 793 630 [email protected]
Weddings: By appointment only 9401 6367
Weekend Mass: Sat 6pm, Sun 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 5pm + Online
336 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing North, 3029 Under the Pastoral Care of the Paulist Missionaries
www.stjamesapostlehcn.com.au
We acknowledge the living culture of the Wurundjeri people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.
St James Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults.
Parishioners and friends at St James the Apostle parish, over the past year I have had the privilege of celebrating life with you as a community. I thank Fr Jude, Fr Silvio and Dcn Royden and the Parish Pastoral Council for their kind invitation and welcome, and you all for embracing me and for
your support. Unfortunately we will not have an opportunity to say a proper farewell, I will be departing Australia on September 9 on my way to my new mission in the Philippines. Thank you and please keep me in your prayers.
Fr Mario mssp ([email protected])
FR MARIO ZAMMIT MSSP
Fr Mario will be departing Australia for his new assignment to the Philippines on Thursday 09 Sept. A chance to pray and thank Fr Mario for his ministry amongst us will be this weekend on Sunday 05 Sept on Zoom at 3pm. We invite you to join us using the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89879714880?pwd=SXBxSTB1MVlZNC96M1VHcTdOalYvQT09
Or by using these Zoom details:
Meeting ID: 898 7971 4880 Passcode: Mario
FR MARIO’S ONLINE FARWELL—SUN 05 SEPT AT 3PM
We give our thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives. Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel while others find it challenging. We ask for Your blessings for them all and forgiveness where it is needed.
This Father’s Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways—both big and small—they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach.
So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void when fathers pass early or are absent; step fathers and foster fathers, grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, priests and coaches and the women of our families. For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You. In union with St Joseph, whom you entrusted with Your Son, we ask your generous blessing today and every day. Amen
The Parish Pastoral Council, Frs Jude, Silvio, Mario and Brendan and Dcn Royden wish all our fathers a happy and blessed Father’s Day .
FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE
For those who would like to offer a Mass Intention during this time, you can submit the name and intention to the Parish Office via email ([email protected]) or via phone (9401 6367). In answer to a common query, Mass Intention donations can be made to:
Account Name: Missionary Society of St Paul BSB: 083-153 Account number: 869470113 Reference: M.Int-[Surname of intention]
For Presbytery Collection (2nd collection) contributions, please use the account above and use the Reference: Presby-[Your Surname]
MASS INTENTIONS & 2ND COLLECTION
We encourage you to continue supporting our parish through online payment. Thanksgiving contributions or Church Extension donations can be made directly to the Parish Bank Account through an Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
Account Name: St James the Apostle Parish
BSB: 083-347 Account Number: 646 205 822
For Thanksgiving please use your Thanksgiving Envelope number and your surname so we can attribute your donation correctly. Eg: If your Thanksgiving number is 123, and your surname is Smith, then use the reference “123-Smith”.
For Church Extension, please use as reference your surname and -ChExt. Eg: Smith-ChExt.
For Credit Card / Direct Debit contributions, please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Thank you for your continuous support and may you be blessed abundantly for your generosity.
Yours in mission,
Fr Jude Pirotta mssp Angel Hartanto Parish Priest Parish Bookkeeper
SUPPORTING ST JAMES PARISH
Thank you to everyone who is supporting the Church Extensions. Thank you to Parishioners who supported our Church Extensions. Special thanks to the Parishioner who donated $200.
CHURCH EXTENSION DONATIONS
We would like to thank you all for your moral and financial support especially due to the large loan we have taken for our church renovation. We do appreciate the generous donations of parishioners who have asked how they may contribute. There are three methods – Envelopes, Credit Card Deductions or Direct Debit from a nominated bank account. Simply fill in a pledge card for envelopes and credit card, If you wish to do online payment method, Direct Debit Forms are available at the Church Narthex. You can drop this Form at the Parish Office during business hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am-2:30pm. Alternatively, you can drop it off at the After-Hours Drop Off Chute outside, next to the Parish Office Entrance under the window.
THANKSGIVING OFFERING CONTRIBUTION
We are excited to announce an online Alpha Program is commencing in our parish starting Monday September 27. Alpha is a great program with a series of interactive sessions that create a safe and honest space (online or in person) where people can explore life, faith and meaning. There are limited places available so please register early. For enquiries please call Felix on 0431 008 563 or email us at [email protected].
To register please fill in the form by copying this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3mvElli.
PARISH ALPHA REGISTRATIONS OPEN
This weekend we would normally conduct the annual Father’s Day Appeal which goes towards supporting retired priests from the Archdiocese. It is to support those who have spent so many years supporting and guiding people throughout our Archdiocese.
Due to the continuing COVID-19 restrictions and Masses not being able to be said at Parishes, donations to this year’s Father’s Day appeal can be made through the Priests Retirement Foundation website.
Donations can be made by Parishioners through the Priests Retirement Foundation website via debit, credit card or Paypal where the donor’s details are loaded and receipts can be issued.
The site is https://www.cam.org.au/foundation.
FATHER’S DAY APPEAL
Let us pray and support those in our community who are sick. We especially pray for Fr Mario Ramos mssp and all those who are ill.
PRAYER LIST
RECENTLY DECEASED & ANNIVERSARIES
Please pray for our loved ones whom we remember especially Luka Vonic who died recently, Paulino Valleta, Antonio Micallef, Marie Therese Ngongah, Florence Bracken, Allan Downie, Joyce Overend, Tom Cobb, Emy Saffarese, Natu Portelli, Jeff Ruthvern, Ron and Kris Gamble, Roberto Maniquis, Mary, Charlie and Joseph Xerri, Angela and Salvatore Sacco, Carmen and Felix Tabone, Carmen and Joe Camilleri and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
Many thanks to all parishioners who contributed to the Fathers Day Collage which we are hopeful was much enjoyed by you all. All the photos sent to us have been destroyed except this on the collage which are on our website and Facebook page. Thank you once again.
FATHER’S DAY COLLAGE—THANK YOU
The combined Parishes of St Peter’s & St James are hosting a Bible Study Ministry. Meetings are currently held weekly on Mondays, 7pm-8:30pm. This will be held online via Zoom. Next meeting this Mon 06 Sept on the Book of Acts. For more information contact Clive on 0490 814 452 or Francis on 0401 787 372.
Zoom Meeting ID: 91984220776 Password: bible
BIBLE STUDY—MON 06 SEPT
This week we celebrate Child Protection Week. We will conclude this week with a Mass next weekend where we highlight our Parish’s work in maintaining and supporting our community.
St James the Apostle Parish is committed to the care, wellbeing and protection of children, young people and people at risk in our community. We uphold that child protection and the dignity of every person is the responsibility of every adult.
NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK
For $5 per month, you can help with the wellbeing and education of children in Pakistan, Peru, Cuba and the Philippines through the Paulist Missionary Sponsorship program. Brochures available after Mass.
PAULIST MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP
Congratulations to the following winners of the Father’s Day Raffle:
1st Prize: John Ware 2nd Prize: Frances Gillett 3rd Prize: Chris Lightfoot 4th Prize: Tessa Vaifale
The draw was witnessed by Fr Jude, Kevin Lloyd and Judy Porter. We sincerely thank everyone who participated by buying a ticket; it was a great effort especially since this all happened at a difficult time. As always, St James’ community and friends rallied and supported this fundraising effort with enthusiasm. The total amount raised is $2550 with all proceeds going towards the Church Extensions Fund.
We would especially like to thank those who helped make this fundraiser work – Frs Jude, Silvio and Mario, Annie Lam, Kevin Lloyd, St James Parish office staff and all who supported us in practical ways. We would also like to thank our schools, St James, St Francis, St Clare’s Primary schools and Thomas Carr College, and the school communities for their support and assistance - Jannine and Judy.
FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE RESULTS
During these unprecedented times and isolating situations, the St James Young Paulists are offering to reach out to our community by giving our parishioners a courtesy phone call during Reach Out Week, Mon 27 Sept—Sun 03 Oct.
Whether it be a short greeting, or a conversation to those in need for a chat for any issues or stories they would like to share or open up to. We will be happy to listen, and/or help out the best way we can.
For those who would like to receive a phone call from members of the Young Paulists Team, please contact the Parish Office on 9401 6367 or email [email protected]..
YOUNG PAULISTS PRESENT:
REACH OUT WEEK
As we continue to journey as a community in Lockdown, the Parish is still organising, supporting and reaching out to our community. Many initiatives continue including some conducted in the backgournd.
This week the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Coordinating Team are meeting online to continue to develop and organise their online program to continue assisting those who are journeying towards becoming a Catholic.
This past weekend the Parish’s Safeguarding Committee met online again to continually develop and review our Parish’s practices to maintain and further strengthen our parish as a Child Safe Environment.
ST JAMES PARISH SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
Please remember to support our sponsors
