FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR C) 7th April, 2019

We support the endeavours of the Royal Commission to bring healing to the victims of abuse. Church's website: www.facingthetruth.org.au

Lenten Timetable

Stations of the Cross— St. Paul’s Bentleigh— each Friday during Lent at 9am

Rite of Forgiveness at 7pm- St. Peter’s—Tues. 9th April, St. Paul’s—Thurs, 11th April

Elizabeth Rocha, a parishioner of St. Peter’s community for over 20 years is also the Director of Glen Eira

Counselling Clinic. She and another colleague are offering Holy Trinity Parish grief and trauma counselling

support. They are both trained in trauma therapy and are more than happy to support parishioners. Please

contact Elizabeth Rocha on 0417 731 199 or clinic 9532 7559

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES—EASTER TIMETABLE

Holy Thursday, 18th April, 7:30pm—all three churches Vigilling at St Paul’s till 9:30pm

Vigilling at St. Peter’s through the night—sign-up sheets on sacristy window.

Good Friday, 19th April

10am—Stations of the Cross at St. Catherine’s & St. Paul’s 11:30am - Ecumenical Way of the Cross, Virginia Park, starts at Curtain St. end.

Followed by Soup & Rolls @ St. Peter’s Lighthouse Hall, Bignell Road, Sign-up sheets.

3:00pm—Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion—all three churches

Easter Saturday, Vigil: 7:30pm—Outside around the fire—All three churches.

EASTER SUNDAY: St. Peter’s—8:30am & 10:30am (no 5:30pm Mass) St. Paul’s—9:30am St. Catherine’s 9:30am

Reflection: This week’s passage is a reminder about the temptation that we all have in us. That temptation is the act of being quick to judge and prosecute those who we feel have done the wrong thing. In this digital age where information is so readily available, we are constantly being surrounded by opinions and judgments and condemnations. Often those "dishing out" these judgments do not possess all of the facts or rely on second hand sources of the facts when forming those assessments.

We must watch out for ‘being holier than now’. This gospel is a timely reminder that we are all humans, humans will be sinners and most importantly we must be peoples of forgiveness. Gerard Griffin- PLT

OUR MASS TIMETABLE (Subject to change)

OUR PEOPLE & OUR CONTACT DETAILS

Priests: Jacob MST, Paul Gurry, Clem Cafarella Barry Caldwell & Bill Goldman (supply)

Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia, Drusilla Gonsalvez, Margaret Pinzone, Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe (OLSH), Liz Liston,

Parish Manager: Libby Thomas

St. Peter’s East Bentleigh OFFICE HOURS (Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm

844 Centre Road, East Bentleigh 3165 Ph: 9579 4255 Fax: 9570 4288 office@holytrinityparish.org.au Pastoral Associates: Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe, Liz Liston

Secretaries: Marion Quinn Trish Richards Sacramental Teachers Lidia Boschini Betty DeMarco Stewardship Program: Keith Gonsalvez

St. Peter’s Primary School Michael Hanney - Principal

9575 0909

St. Catherine’s Moorabbin

2 Buchan Street, Moorabbin 3189 Ph: 9555 4242 office@holytrinityparish.org.au Attention: St. Catherine’s

Pastoral Associate: Margaret Pinzone

Primary School Lynda O’Donnell Principal Carmel Donlon - REL Administration: Cate James 9555 7200

Emergency: Please call St. Peter’s and leave a message as we regularly attend this phone—03 9579 4255

St. Paul’s Bentleigh OFFICE HOURS (Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm

122 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 3204 Ph: 9557 1165 Fax: 9503 4575 stpaulbentleigh@bigpond.com

Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia, Drusilla Gonsalvez

Secretary: Libby Thomas

Primary School Catherine Tammesild Principal Matilde Chia - REL 9557 7130

RECONCILIATION: 1/2 hr before each mass

HOLY TRINITY PARISH WEB PAGE: www.holytrinityparish.org.au EMAIL: office@holytrinityparish.org.au

Holy Trinity Parish Schools

Principal Co-ordinator: Michael Juliff Mission & Faith Leader: Edward Dooley

WEEK COMMENCING 8th April, 2019

Mon

9:30am Communion

Service St. Paul’s

10:00am Mass St. Peter’s

10:00am Mass St Paul’s

Tues

11:30am Funeral Mass

David Fitzgerald

St Catherine’s

Wed

10:00am Mass St Catherine’s

9:30am Communion

Service St. Paul’s

10:00am Communion

Service St. Peter’s

Thurs 10:00am Mass St Paul’s

Fri 10:00am Mass St. Peter’s

Sat

8:00am Communion

Service St. Peter’s

8.30am

Mass St Catherine’s

6.00pm Mass St. Paul’s

6.30pm Mass St. Peter’s

Sun

8.30am Mass St. Peter’s

Mass St Catherine’s

9.30am Mass St. Paul’s

10.30am Mass St. Peter’s

Mass St Catherine’s

5:30pm Mass St Peter’s

Collections: Last weekend 30th & 31st March 2019

Community Stewardship Presbytery

St. Peter’s $2,280 $2,315.30

St. Paul’s $898.50 $706.70

St. Catherine’s $811 $433.70

ST. PAUL’S ADORATION: Thursday 10:45-11:45am

ST. CATHERINE’S: Rosary Saturday mornings after Mass

In the above results St. Peter’s does not include their credit and debit card amounts (to be consistent with St. Paul’s & St. Catherine’s.)

Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament at St Catherine's Church - Tue 9th April, 4-6PM.

SACRAMENT THIS WEEKEND AT HOLY TRINITY PARISH

Volunteers Needed Across our Three Communities St. Peter’s, St. Paul’s & St. Catherine’s

THIS WEEKEND SIGN-UP SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR EASTER LITURGIES and GOOD FRIDAY

LUNCH-SOUP (Please write your preferred ministry)

Please think about signing up even if have not volunteered before.

Through Baptism: We congratulate Bruno Golard son of Sylvia & Pol,

Valentina & Luca Russo children of Tanya & Tony

Rebecca Cremer daughter of Michelle & Brock at St. Paul’s

We thank these families for bringing their children to Baptism and

support them as they commence their journey of faith.

CONFIRMATION:

14th May - Family Workshop St Catherine’s 5 or 7pm

18th/19th May-Presentation of Candidates at all Masses

22nd May – Confirmation Rehearsal & Reflection Day

24th May - Confirmation at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 7pm.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM 2019

Sacramental Program Preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist & Confirmation– 2019 (for children not attending Holy Trinity Schools)

1st Reconciliation classes—Wednesdays - St. Peter’s McKenna Centre, 4-5pm

Confirmation classes — Now on Wednesdays— St. Peter’s lounge room, 4-5pm

1st Eucharist classes commencing Wed, 15th May

Parish Office: 9579 4255. Lidia & Betty

PROJECT COMPASSION— “The future does have a name … and its name is hope” Pope France

Project Compassion boxes are available at all churches. Through your generosity during Project Compassion this year, you are empowering communities with hope and helping those in great need to shape a better future for

themselves, their families and their communities. Lives change when you all give 100%

Donate at www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion or phone (toll free) 1800 024 413

GENERAL NOTICES

ACU Australian Safe kids and Young People Survey—Information for children & young people Are you aged 10-18 years of age? Do you attend mass and/or participate in other activities in your parish?

If you have answered YES to both those questions, you may be interested in helping us to gather information about your feelings of safety within your parish. If you are 15 years of age or under, you will need your parent’s consent to participate. The following link provides parents with more information about the survey http://bit.ly/2MLXATD If you are a young person aged from 16 to 18 years of age—no parent consent is needed, but you are encouraged to talk with them about the survey. Direct link—http://bit.ly/2MOqAtV

Please complete the survey by the 10th

of April 2019.

Next meetings: Moorabbin/Bentleigh: Mon. 15th April-7pm, Sweeney Centre, St. Catherine’s Bentleigh East: Mon. 15th April - 7pm, Green Room, St Peter’s

If you are interested in helping those we assist, you are most welcome to join the friendly groups. Contacts: Bentleigh/Moorabbin- Randolph 0414 440 024, Bentleigh East: Cathie 0402 202 975.

For respectful & confidential assistance with food, bedding, clothing, furniture & bills, in times of need

pls call 1800 305 330.

MOONGALA NEWS

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Accommodation needed: BASP has contacted us requesting accommodation in this area for a single mum with a 6year old boy who attends the Bentleigh East Autistic School. At the moment St. Joseph’s South Yarra have provided accommodation, however the travelling has become very difficult. Please let Carmel Dyt know of any possible bungalow or small unit available in our area. Many thanks!

Visiting Holmesglen Hospital:

We would appreciate if parishioners can let us know of anyone needing a

visit or communion at Holmesglen.

Please ring Parish Office 9579 4255 or please speak to your P.A. at your Mass.

The Project aims to: Provide hospitality and

practical support for people seeking asylum

Actively network with like minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers.

Promote advocacy for the rights of asylum seekers

Raise awareness of asylum seeker issues and concerns through a range of activities.

Holy Trinity Parish has an action group that meets to discuss ways of supporting basp. During May we have decided to collect particular groceries for the refugees. The list will be in the bulletin during April. We are asking for your generous support.

PLAN TO JOIN THE PALM SUNDAY WALK – Sunday 14 April 1.30 for 2pm at the State Library.

Moongala Women's Community House is looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Qualified Early Childhood Educator to coordinate our Moongala Kids Care Sessional Childcare Program. We are a neighbourhood house in East Bentleigh and run a small childcare program two mornings a week for our members. This is a temporary position covering maternity leave, 9.00am - 12.30pm Mon and Fri commencing April 2019 to December 2019 during the school term, with the flexibility to extend if required. This position would suit an applicant with Diploma in Early Childhood Education or higher and all applicants must hold current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification (or be willing to obtain). Successful applicants will also be required to undergo safety screening, including Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and reference checks. It would be well suited to an adequately qualified stay at home mum with possible opportunities for their own child (3+) to also participate in the program. For more information and to apply please email your resume and a brief cover letter to manager@moongala.org.au

MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS THIS WEEK

See McKenna Notice Board & Pamphlet Stand

Basp newsletter.

Palm Sunday, April 14, Walk for Justice for Refugees.

Unit available– St. John’s Close Retirement Village. 0424 431552

Spirituality Programs at Kardia: enquiries@kardia.com.au

ST. CATHERINE’S NOTICES

Tues 9th April 9:30am Lenten Reflection—McKenna Centre Thurs 11th Apr 7.30pm Baptism Preparation Night— Church & McKenna Centre

Choir Rehearsals for Holy Thursday & Good Friday—Continuing on Wednesdays 7pm in the church

ST. V.de P. EASTER RAFFLE

Huge 1st Prize plus three other baskets

TICKETS AVAILABLE

THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES.

RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN NEXT SUNDAY 14TH APRIL AFTER 10:30AM MASS.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word for pre-school and

primary school children.

1st & 2nd Sundays of the month

7th & 14th April - 10:30am Mass

PLEASE NOTE: it will now be held in the

MCKENNA CENTRE.

ST. PAUL’S NOTICES ST. PETER’S NOTICES

Communal Rite of Forgiveness—Next Tuesday, 9th April, 7pm. Individual Rite is also being offered. ALL WELCOME.

VOCATION VIEW: Fifth Sunday in Lent God continues to open a way for us. How is God doing something new in your life? Perhaps God is inviting you to be a priest or religious. (Isaiah 43:16-21)

CRAFTY LADIES The Craft Group will NOT meet tomorrow,

Monday, April 8th

SUNDAY SOCIAL Please take the time to mingle with fellow parishioners and

make any visitors welcome while enjoying a cuppa, with tea, coffee, and raisin toast being served after both Masses, TODAY Sunday 7 April in the Sweeney Centre for a

Cuppa with Raisin Toast. ROSTER: 8.30 am: Carmel Doyle, Xuan Lieu 10.30am: Penny Lovegrove, Dorothy Sidaway, Sue Dea

If you are able to join our roster of volunteers to assist with our monthly cuppa’s, please contact Sheelagh 9570 3550.

The Knights of the Southern Cross sponsor Exposition of The Blessed Sacrament at St Catherine's Church Moorabbin will be held on Tuesday 9 April, from 4.00PM to 6.00PM. All are welcome. Enquiries: Geno Pinzone (Ph. 95576775)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:

Will be held each Friday morning at St. Paul’s at

9.00am during Lent.

ADORATION: Thursday 10.45am — 11.45am

RITE OF FORGIVENESS:

Thursday, 11th April at 7.00pm at St. Paul’s

This is a prayerful and powerful way to prepare for

Easter as we acknowledge a need for God’s

forgiveness and healing. We look forward to

gathering together in prayer and individual

Confession will be available.

VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR EASTER CEREMONIES::

Thank you to all who have put their names down to

volunteer. We will be having a practice for all Easter

Ceremonies after 9.30am Mass on Palm Sunday. If

you have put your name down, please come along to

the practise.

Decorating Church for Palm Sunday:

Please remember, Anyone who is available to help on

Saturday, 13th April at 10.00am to decorate our

Church for Palm Sunday would be welcome. We will

be putting up the large Palms and decorating the

Church for Palm Sunday Masses.

Project compassion boxes can be brought to

the Church on Holy Thursday. Parishioners will be

invited to come forward during the Mass to place

them in the basket. Boxes are still available from

the stands at the doors for those who wish to

collect one.

PALM LEAVES: Once again we ask any parishioners who have

small palm leaves, olive or cypress trees to bring

in cuttings for Palm Sunday 13th/14th April. If

these could be dropped off at the church on

Friday 12th or Saturday morning 13th at

the side door of the Church (closest to the school

gates) or Parishioners could please bring their

own branch to Palm Sunday Masses. Thank you.

WORKING BEE - THANK YOU:

Thank you to all who came along Saturday morning

and helped with the working bee in preparation for

Easter.

Melbourne Catholic Magazine April 2019 Edition is available at each Church—if anyone would like a copy please place $2 in the container, the Parish will subsidise for the rest of the year.

GENERAL NOTICES

Working With Children Checks

Thank you to our volunteers who have completed their Working with Children Checks. Libby Thomas our Manager is away on holidays from 27th April. If you have not completed your WWC you need to do it before then. Libby is at St. Peter’s office on Monday and St.. Paul’s office Tuesday, Thursday morning and Friday.

Introduction to Photography Course:

The Caulfield Photographic Society is conducting an Introduction to Photography course over 6 weeks commencing on Thursday May 2nd. For more information go to http://www.caulfieldphoto.org/photography-course/ or contact Mario Mirabile on 0419 042 496.

Public Lecture John Bell— Scottish theologian, musician, hymn writer, pastor and

poet, Monday, 13 May 2019, 7:30pm

Philippa Brazil Lecture Theatre, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy

Tickets: $35/$27.50 (concession). To book, visit https://www.trybooking.com/BAYHU

Fr. Paul is singing again on Monday, 15th April

at a Variety Concert at East Malvern RSL.

We wold love you to join us. Show: 7:30pm,

$10. Meal (optional) from 6pm.

Enquiries: Marg B. 9579 5350

Missionary Sisters of Service 75th Anniversary Cookbook Launch: I received an invitation and am going to attend the

launch on Sunday 5th May 2-4 pm at Toolangi. If anyone

would like to join me for a Sunday Drive, please call me

on 9557 4741. Carmel Merrey

The MONTHLY WALK BY THE BAY is this THURSDAY APRIL 11th. We leave Martin St. Gardenvale foreshore at 9.15, and walk to St. Kilda pier for a coffee. ALL WELCOME. Next dates: May 9th, June 13th, July 11th. Enq. Maree 0431278001

Reflection from Pope Francis for 5th Sunday of Lent

Look at Jesus. His deep compassion reached out to others. It did not make him hesitant, timid or self conscious, as often happens with us.

Quite the opposite His compassion made him go out actively to preach and to send others on a mission of healing and liberation. Let us acknowledge our weakness, but allow Jesus to lay hold of it

and send us too on mission. We are weak, yet we hold a treasure that can enlarge us and make those who

receive it better and happier. Boldness and apostolic courage are an essential part of mission.

Pope Francis, Rejoice and Exult #131)

ST. PETER’S ROSTER PARISHIONERS DATE

LECTORS 6.30pm— Trish D’Lima, Sahil Lobo 8.30am— Vanita Fernandez, Maree Slater 10.30am— Christine Ann Pereira, Joan Marshall 5.30pm— Emily Collins, Paul Collins

13th & 14th April

PRESBYTERY COUNTERS GRP 4: Mary-Anne Phillips, Paul & Maria Thursky, Ronnie Miranda, Cecilia Finch Sun 14th April

THANKSGIVING COUNTERS

GRP 6: Keith Gonsalvez, Erika Somogyi, Angelo Taranto, Anne & Joan Lawler

(Please contact the office as we need more counters on the roster)

Sun 14th April

SACRISTAN GRP 4: Michelle De Silva, Henry D’Souza, Carmen Laragy Sat 13th April

FATIMA STATUE Rocha Family—Centre Road Sun 7th April

Ainsworth Family—Axford Crescent Sun 14th April

MOORABBIN HOSPITAL VISIT

Roy Choweller (Sun) Michael Hill (Sun)

7th Apr 14th & 21st April

Lorraine Matthews (Wed) Lorna Melder (Wed)

3rd & 10th April

17th & 24th April

ST. PAUL’S ROSTER PARISHIONERS DATE

COUNTERS Pamela Rozario Michael Malone Sun 7th April

Diana Fernandez Garnet Fernandez Sun 14th April

VOCATIONS / CHALICE Margaret Abourizk (Sun) Maureen Borrows (Sat) 6th & 13th April

LECTORS

Vanita Carvalho (L) Peggy Davis (R) (Sat) Ian Thomas (L) Marg McGowan (R) (Sun)

6th & 7th April

Martina Bruce (L) Sr. Liz (R) (Sat) Kathy Lillis (L) Rick Balazo (R) (Sun)

13th & 14th April

COMPUTER OPERATORS: Uytenbogaardt Family (Sat) Teresa Meyer (Sun) 6th & 7th April

Cavalho Family (Sat) Teresa Meyer (Sun) 13th &14th April

GIFTS Madhusudan Family (Sat) Volunteer (Sun) 6th & 7th April

Davis Family (Sat) Volunteer (Sun) 13th & 14th April

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

Station 1: Maureen Knight, Sr. Liz, Station 2: Jane Dunstone, Brindyl Madhusudan, Raulston Macedo Station 3: Kyle Uytenbogaardt, Leala Uytenbogaardt,

Station 1: Rosa Lettieri, Volunteer, Station 2: Bernie Hoy, Kaye Hoy, Bev Claudius, Station 3: Dom L ’Huillier, Tanya Aquilina.

Saturday April Sunday

MORNING TEA (HALL) Tania Aquilina & Gladys Gomez 7th April

Bev & Les Claudius 14th April

COMMUNION TO THE SICK 1: Rex & Pam Koch 2: 3: Herbert Saldanha 7th April

ST. CATHERINE’S ROSTER PARISHIONERS DATE

COUNTERS Bernadette Jennings & Pauline Phelan Mon 15th Apr

ALTAR SOCIETY Daniela Pitrone Sat 13th Apr

LECTORS 8:30am: Peter Visalli 10:30am: Barbara Curtis Sun 14th Apr

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 8:30am: Terry Farrell 10:30am: Sue Dea Sun 14th Apr

COMPUTER OPERATORS 8:30am: Patricia Buchanan 10:30am: Norman Fuller Sun 14th Apr

Demech Family 1st Apr & 8th Apr FATIMA STATUE

O’Connor Family Mon 15th Apr

BULLETIN NOTICES DEADLINES

St. Peter’s Trish Richards & Marion Quinn, 9579 4255, office@holytrinityparish.org.au Thursday

St. Paul’s Libby Thomas, 9557 1165, stpaulbentleigh@bigpond.com Thursday 9am

St. Catherine’s Grace Tanumihardja, 0481 573 583, grace.tanoe@gmail.comGrace on Wednesday 6pm

If you would like your or your loved ones

name on our Sick List, please ring your

Church Office ASAP!

St. Peter’s: Lynne Bryan, June Morrisey, Cameron Johnston, Naomi Puf, Braxton de Koke, Helen Neal, Alice Sullivan, Kathleen Maxwell, Matthew Grasso, Eddy Bary, George, Francine Strom, Sandra Jones (Qld), Daryl McKenzie, Marek Pereomuper, Randolph Thiedeman, Peter Smythe, Leonie Kerley, Rob Stary, Vince Bezzina, Deirdre Cathcart, Fred Wan, Riley Sinclair, Martin Sheehy, Des Lawler, Marco Paoli, Jakob Deans, Martin Johnson, Mark & Colleen Lewis, Martin, Cheryl & Judy Meehan, Jenny Liston, Kath DeLosa, Joan Fennelly, Darga family members.

St Paul’s: Anne Fletcher, Margaret Pereira, Lillian Vella, Fernando, Julie Keatley, Francesco Gregorio, Jeremy Morck, Winston Saldanha, Dorothy McDonald, Delphine Ferreria, Nelson Tapalla, Nicol Graphael, Jill Briody, Tanya Wall, Mercy Miranda, Joanne Le Sueur,

St Catherine’s: Tony Mallozzi, Emma Mallozzi, Stasia Underwood, Noreen Davidson, Dolly Hoff, Anne Grounds, Paul Lovegrove, Wilfred Rozario, Peter Wilson, Jeff Rudland, Tracey Campbell, Rosa Virgona, Karen Ogden, Trenna Scanlon, Gerard Rivalland, Daniel Rivalland, Peter Jennings, Sam Pinzone, Eileen Ellerton

Those who are sick:

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR C)

Recently Deceased:

Anniversaries occurring at this time:

St Peter’s: John Leslie Brims

St. Catherine’s: Shirley Friedman, David Fitzgerald

St Peter’s: Nicola Carolillo

St. Paul’s: Anna Maria Dowling

St. Catherine’s: Rupert D’Cruze

St Peter’s: Heinz & Thea Boehmer, Arthur & Hazel Fernandes, Peter Carr (4yrs)

St. Paul’s: Ernie Bonso, Emile Yagmoor, Pauline Wollin, Cecilia, Drinan, Roger Harkin, Pauline Cooney, Shirley Smith, Francesco Panetheri, Nuniazta Panetheri, Joseph Panetheri, Grazia Galati, Guiseppe Galati, Rita Marino,

St. Catherine’s: John White, Sydney Fraser, Emily Ellerton, Mary O’Connell, Veronica Humphreys

THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL – John 8: 1-11

First Anniversary occurring at this time:

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At daybreak he appeared in the Temple again; and as all the people came to him, he sat down and began to teach them. The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman along who had been caught committing adultery; and making her stand there in full view of everybody, they said to Jesus, ‘Master, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery, and Moses has ordered us in the Law to condemn women like this to death by stoning. What have you to say?’ They asked him this as a test, looking for something to use against him. But Jesus bent down and started writing on the ground with his finger. As they persisted with their question, he looked up and said, ‘If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.’ Then he bent down and wrote on the ground again. When they heard this they went away one by one, beginning with the eldest, until Jesus was left alone with the woman, who remained standing there. He looked up and said, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir,’ she replied. ‘Neither do I condemn you,’ said Jesus ‘go away, and don’t sin any more.’