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Welcome to the Holy Family Parish Catholic Community Albany, Western Australia
FIRST SUNDAY of LENT - Year A Sunday 1 March 2020
A very warm welcome to everyone in our parish this weekend.
‘ The temptation in the wilderness’…
Human beings live not on bread alone. Exotic, expensive restaurants, wine tasting and dinners with matching wines proliferate. Cooking shows top TV ratings. Food can be an obsession for some, while others struggle to provide meals for their families, and people go hungry.
Do not put the Lord your God to the test. There have been so many deaths on Mount Everest. A seemingly endless line of climbers ascending the mountain, and walking past frozen corpses, shocked viewers. Walkers are lost in bushland or alpine areas, sailors are shipwrecked, often without location devices.
‘The Lord your God . . . Him alone you must serve’. ‘I am the Kings' good servant, but God’s first’. This was St Thomas More’s clear choice. Obsession with amassing fortunes, honours, status and power are more subtle forms of idolatry. Jesus, the evil spirit lacks creativity. He keeps using the same tactics and they work.
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Holy Family Parish Directory
Parish Priest: Fr Christian Vincent Saminal OSJ
Assistant Priests: Fr Joeffrey Arceta, OSJ Fr Elino Comanda, OSJ (on Leave)
Deacons: Manuel Navalta & Ron Webb
Parish Office Assistant: Mrs Catena Skalko
Parish Office: 154 Aberdeen St, Albany 6330
Telephone: 9841 1129 Email: [email protected] Website: albanycatholicparish.org.au Facebook Page: Albany Catholic Church
Parish Office Hours: 9am—12noon Tuesday to Friday
Safeguarding Officers: Steph Gorman M: 0439 695 668 E: [email protected]
Today’s Readings …
FIRST SUNDAY of LENT Year A—1 March 2020
First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7
Responsorial Psalm:
Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Gospel Acclamation:
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless Glory! No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless Glory.
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
“MEET and GREET” MORNING TEAS and WELCOME:
Please join us in welcoming our special visitors from the Oblates of St Josephs Community right after each Mass on Sunday. This is an opportunity to show our appreciation and support to the priests who serve our parish.
After 7.30am Mass at New Camfield. It is also to remember Elsa Barizza’s First year Anniversary of death.
After 9.30am Mass at Holy Family Church Foyer. We would also like to celebrate the February Birthdays of Fe Navalta, Jenny Dul, Pat Galloway, Athena David. Please keep them in your prayers and may you all have a blessed week God Bless.
AROUND OUR PARISH Rosters for Next Weekend
7 / 8 March 2020
Saturday 6pm Mass
Holy Family Church Deacon: Manuel Navalta Acolyte: Peter Nagon Special Ministers: Regan Anderson Evelyn Jones, Helen Polette Commentator: Cris Palfrey Readers: Jan Fisher, Mark Browning
Sunday 7.30am Mass St Joseph’s Church Acolyte: Stan Bemben Special Ministers: Rachael Keenan Maureen Gilbert Commentator: Benedict Jackson Readers: Anne Letter Cup of Tea: All welcome
Sunday 9.30am Mass Holy Family Church Deacon: Ron Webb Acolyte: Alfred Galang Special Ministers: Anne Smith Frank & Lesley Geers Commentator: Bev Taylor Readers: Kassie Miller, Diedre Trevenen Cup of Tea: All Welcome
Sunday 5.00pm Mass St Joseph’s Church Acolyte: Dominic Brain Special Minister: Patricia Pauley Readers: Julie Sutcliffe, Vicky Byrne
Church Cleaning this Week
St Joseph’s Church C Adams & L McLean
Holy Family Church M Vanni & Remie H
Readings for Next Weekend
SECOND SUNDAY of LENT Year A, Sunday 8 March 2020
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-10
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9.
Our Parish Prayer Intention this week …
That Christians may take seriously their responsibility to love God and their neighbour so that they can be a light of
truth and goodness to others.
Recent Deaths John O’Dea, Father Michael Evans. Funeral for Mr John O’Dea held on Saturday 7 March at 10.00am in Holy Family Church.
Anniversary of Deaths Elsa Barizza, Dick Haines. We pray for those who have asked for our prayers especially …
Norma Doyle, Margaret Muller, Jane Shaw, June Higgins, Robert Main, Jane Bell, Bill Parker, Sarah Stevenson, Virgilio Pesigan, Todd Bennett, Carrie Bertola, Mary McGlynn, Maurice Byrne, Halina VanMoorsel, Julian Letter, Bonita Stevenson, Gary & Maxine Fryatt, Lucy Sheridan, John Dawson, Emmet & Betty Donovan, Vicky Southworth, Lorelie Donkin
If you have a loved one who wishes to be included on the prayer list please complete and sign a Prayer List Request form available from the back of the church or the parish office.
Rosary Statues
Pilgrim Statue Gloria & Ray Maiden 74 Carbine Street Rosary: 2pm daily, except Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. All welcome
Filipino Statue Bernabe & Josephine Mercado
HOLY FAMILY PARISH PRISON VISITATION.
Holy Family Parish is requiring more volunteers for our Prison Visitation Ministry. If interested in joining us please contact the parish office.
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Last Weekends Collections
What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship? Possessions? Pride? Power? Oh Lord, create for us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us!
1st Collection: $1,242.00 2nd Collection: $1,190.00
Loose: $535.00 Direct Debit / EFT: $70.00
Thank you for your generosity
Project Compassion Sunday 1 March 2020
Indigenous minorities in the Philippines face regular discrimination and disadvantage. Manide woman, Shirley faced challenges supporting her children and sending them to school. With Caritas Australia’s support, Shirley’s life has been transformed.Please donate to Project Compassion 2020 to help people like Shirley, and her children gain confidence and respect within their community. You can donate through Parish boxes and envelopes, by 1800 024 413.visiting www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING A SAY IN THE FUTURE OF YOUTH MINISTRY IN OUR DIOCESE?
We Have Two Ways You Can Have Your Say!
Number 1: Any interested person is invited to a Diocesan Synod Follow Up meeting on the 21 March 2020 in Busselton! At this meeting we will explore each of the Synod Recommen-dations for Youth and look at ways to implement them in parishes and the Diocese. More details https: catholicdioceseofbun-bury.brushfire.com/events/463911
Number 2: The Diocesan Youth Council is in need of more members! The DYC, in short, makes recommendations on youth ministry matters and consults on youth ministry in the Diocese. The Bishop has invited Priests to nominate potential new Council members. If you are interested contact us at 0425 622 788 or [email protected] for more info and talk to your local Parish Priest. PS Keep an eye out for our calendar coming soon.
PARISH NOTICES:
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: On Friday, 6 March 2020 at 10am in Holy Family Church This year’s country is Zimbabwe. All are most welcome to attend and a plate for morning tea would
be appreciated. Thank you J Dul. CWL Sec
LENTEN RECONCILIATION On Friday, 6 March 2020 at 6pm in St Joseph’s Church. Sacrament of Reconcilia-tion will be available at this time. Please note: Holy Hour will be cancelled
in place of the Lenten Reconciliation.
PARISH LENTEN GROUPS Group 1 Co-ordinator— Mr Michael Collins– 0428 746 734 Gatherings each Tuesday, 3 March at 7pm for further information.
Group 2 Co-ordinator— Anne Wiseman—9841 3121 Gatherings each Wednesday, 4 March at 2pm, 20 Baudin Place.
Group 3 Co-ordinators— Hans & Agnes Fleck—9841 7767 Gatherings each Thursday, 5 March at 7.30pm in New Camfield.
If you would like to join one of the Parish Lenten Groups please contact the group leader or the parish office thank you.
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Reminder next meeting on Wednesday, 4 March commence with Mass at 6.30pm in New Camfield. Contact Mike 0457 064 154 or Steve 0409 370 414
AROUND THE DIOCESE AND BEYOND ...
FR CHRISTIAN …. Fr Christian will be away from Monday, 9 March to Saturday 14 March 2020. For a Stella Maris Seafarers Conference in New Zealand. If anyone requires a priest during this time please don’t hesitate to contact Fr Joeffrey or Fr Elino or the parish office. Please keep our priests in your prayers and we wish Fr Chris a safe trip.
AROUND THE DIOCESE AND BEYOND
MASS TIMETABLE
Holy Family Church
(Cnr Martin & Hardie Rd, Spencer Park)
Saturday Vigil Mass 6.00pm Sunday Mass 9.30am
Children’s Liturgy Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 9.30am
St Joseph’s Church
(154 Aberdeen Street)
Sunday Masses: 7.30am & 5.00pm
Weekday Masses: Monday 12 noon Tuesday 8.00am
Wednesday 8.00am Thursday 8.00am Friday 12 noon
Saturday 10.00am
Healing Mass 1st Friday of the month at 12 noon
Reconciliation Every Saturday during Lent Following 10.00 am Mass or by appointment on 98411129
Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday at 10am
[Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction]
‘Cenacle’ Every Thursday following the 8am Mass
Holy Hour & Benediction 1st Thursday of the Month at 6pm
Rosary & Benediction 3rd Sunday of the Month at 3pm
PIETY STALLS.
St Joseph’s Church Sunday 7am to 9am
Holy Family Church Saturday at 5.30pm, Sunday at 9.00am
All enquiries to: 0435 124 702
ONGERUP - MASS 2nd Sunday of the month at 11.30am
BREMER BAY - MASS 3rd Sunday of the month at 9.30am
GNOWANGERUP - MASS 2nd & 4th Sunday
of the month at 9.30am
SEASONAL PSALM FOR LENT
Be With me Lord Paul Mason
Cantor/Response
Choir: Be with me Lord when I am in trouble Be with me Lord He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shade of the Amighty says to the Lord: “My refuge, my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!”
Choir: Be with me Lord when I am in trouble Be with me Lord
Upon you no evil shall fall, no plague approach where you dwell. For you has he commanded his angels, to keep you, keep you in all your ways.
Choir: Be with me Lord when I am in trouble Be with me Lord
They shall bear you upon their hands lest you strike your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper you will tread and trample the young lion and the dragon
Choir: Be with me Lord when I am in trouble Be with me Lord
His love he set on me, so I will rescue him; Protect him for he knows my name. When he calls I will answer: “I am with you.” I’ll save him in distress and give him glory.
Choir: Be with me Lord when I am in trouble Be with me Lord
Text: Psalm 90 (91) English translation of the Refrain from the Lectionary of the Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997 ICEL. Verses© 1963 The Grail (England) Music © 2007 Paul Mason. Liturgical Song. Used with permission One License # A-641164
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