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Parish Priest:
Fr. Kevin Dillon P.P. A.M.
Office: 150 Yarra St., Geelong 3220
Ph: 5222 1977 Fax: 5229 0587
Christ the King Church, 79 Wilsons Rd, Newcomb
St Margaret’s Church, 46 Lomond Tce, East Geelong
St. Robert’s Chapel, Mervyn St., Newtown.
Website: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au
Deanery Website: www.deanerygeelong.cam.org.au
Mobile: 0421 777 360
Fr. Maurice Barry oCarm
Pastoral Associate: Sr. Anne Lourey
Business Manager
Mr Mark Bennett
Pastoral Worker – St Margarets – Mrs Anna Demetriou
Wing and a Prayer:
Ms Kerrie Ryan
5229 4660(h) Pager No1300 555 555 (ask for No. 17657911237)
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
5222 1977
5221 4451
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0421 777 360
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) - February 1, 2015
To millions of Australians, Tour de
France winner Cadel Evans is not your
average Aussie-bloke-next-door. But to
our family, he is. You see, Cadel, his
wife Chiara and their son Robel have
spent three months living next door
each summer for the past 10 years For
those three months, away from the
enormous enterprise and immense
pressure of the European cycling tour,
Cadel has retreated to the quiet,
beachside life on the Victorian coast at
Barwon Heads and become part of the
neighbourhood.
When the chain comes off a bike, you
go to see Cadel; he’s the cycling expert.
Well, that’s what one of our daughters
did not long after he moved in. He was
happy to help although he told her:
“I’ve never seen such a rusty bike.”
Cadel is the most single-minded,
determined, committed sports person
I’ve met in watching, interviewing,
writing and talking about sports stars in
nigh on 40 years. But he is first and
foremost a neighbour and that’s how I
think of Cadel – bloke next door first,
cycling legend second.
I’ve simply been reminded of his
occupation every morning when the
garage door goes up at eight o’clock
and he pedals off for a training ride. I’m
in my pyjamas picking up the Addy
from the driveway and he’s in the BMC
lycra and on the bike. While I don’t
mind Cadel seeing me in the PJs when
he leaves, I try to be out of them by the
time he gets back.
Ian Cover, “Geelong Advertiser”, Thurs.
Jan. 29
In Thursday’s “Advertiser”, Ian Cover wrote about his next-door neighbour, Tour
de France winner Cadel Evans. It made for fascinating and engaging reading. His
observation about the neighbour he described as “the most single-minded,
determined, committed sports person I’ve met” is a most impressive accolade.
Then again, given he was describing the winner of what is arguably the most
gruelling, arduous and challenging sporting event in the world, it’s hardly
surprising that words of such high admiration were deserved in describing “the
bloke next door”.
There’s a chance (though hopefully not a significant one) that this week-end’s
“Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race” may provide some inconvenience for
Geelong residents and visitors (including those attending St. Mary’s!) since parts
of the cycling road track are to be periodically closed to car and pedestrian traffic.
But that should be a very small price to pay for the honour and value of Geelong
hosting this major event. (Though there has been a controversy of sorts around
the name of “Melbourne” appearing prominently on the official guernseys!!).
Ian’s thoughts on his neighbour prompt other points to ponder. One is that many
of today’s celebrities would not live “over the fence” from anyone. They’re in highrise apartments, or in mansions on oversized blocks of land, or on yachts - or
wherever - but rarely over the side fence from “ordinary people” (Coves, that’s
meant as a compliment!).
And while it’s an indication of the down-to-earth humility of a world champion, it’s
also a reminder to us that we might all have “champion people” living next door to
us.
They might not be household names. They might not be “successful” - whatever
that means. They might never have accomplished anything notable, and possibly
never will.
But if they can be relied on to offer help when it is needed, if they live in a manner
that is respectful and thoughtful towards those living around them, if they care for
their own loved ones with unselfishness and genuine love - then they’re champion
people.
The Covers have a champion living next door. And maybe we have as well. We
just might not have realised it.
CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE—
ROAD CLOSURE: The race will include Yarra St. on
Sunday Feb. 1, between 1pm and 4pm. It is not anticipated
LOURDES DAY MASS: The seventh “Lourdes Day
Mass” will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Basilica on Saturday that access to St. Mary’s will be significantly affected, as
February 7 (the Saturday prior to the Feast of Our Lady of organisers have indicated that “local access will be
Lourdes on Feb. 11) at 10am in association with the World maintained wherever possible, other than short periods that
the race will pass by.”
Day of the Sick. It is a Mass of healing and hope for sick
and infirm people, their carers and all interested
THURSDAY HOLY HOUR: The Holy Hour prior to the
parishioners from all parishes in the Geelong region. The
10am Mass is held each Thursday at 9am until just prior to
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be available, and the 10am Mass.
there will be a blessing with Lourdes Water at the
ST MARY’S PIETY STALL: resumes normal trading
conclusion of the Mass. The Mass will replace the usual
hours as from tomorrow Monday February 2.
9am Mass for that Saturday only.
MARIAN MOVEMENT CENACLE: On Saturday
MASS TIME CHANGE: Please note that the Mass
February 14, Fr. Hugh Thomas CSSR and the Marian
usually celebrated at 10am on Monday (Feb. 23) will be
Movement of Priests will be holding a Marian Movement
celebrated at 11.00am. Members of the St. John of God
Hospital Auxiliary will be attending the Mass. There will be Cenacle in the Sodalities Room after a Mass commencing
at 10am. He will also give a talk entitled: “To Jesus Through
no Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Mary” (How Mary helps us to live our faith joyously in this
CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR ANAM CARA HOUSE
time of struggle). ALL WELCOME.
AND SAMARITAN HOUSE: The special “Christmas
Table Appeal” for Anam Cara House and Samaritan House SACRED HEART ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: An open
invitation is extended to all members of our community to
has generated nearly $11,000 - $5,500 for each of these
the Sacred Heart Maguire Celebration - annual awards
most worthwhile projects. This is a remarkably generous
response, given in addition to the in-church offerings for the presentation and launch of the 2015 school year. 6.45pm
Monday February 2, 2015, Simonds Stadium, Geelong
parish, and will be deeply appreciated by the Board,
volunteers, staff and guests of both projects. Thank you to Football Club, concluding with refreshments in the Deakin
Cats Community Centre at Simonds Stadium. Ph Kelly
all who made this appeal so successful.
Suvoltos 5222 0403
ASH WEDNESDAY - WED. FEBRUARY 18:
GEELONG IRISH SOCIETY “ANNUAL ST
Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting (one main meal, two
PATRICK’S DAY BALL” March 14 at Capri Receptions,
smaller meals), and abstinence (from meat). Mass,
including the Distribution of Ashes, will be celebrated at: St. Separation St, North Geelong, 6.30pm with entertainment
by Zeon & special guests Celtic Thunder Trio. $110 p.p. (5
Mary’s Basilica: 7.00 am, 10.30am, 7.30pm;
course meal, beer, wine & soft drink inclusive). Formal
Christ the King Hall at 9.15am;
Dress with a touch of green. Bookings 0438 198 821.
St. Margaret’s Church at 12 noon
GAVAN PODBURY SEMINARS GEELONG - ST
St. Robert’s Chapel at 2.00 p.m.
SCHOOL STAFF COMMISSIONING: The teachers and PATRICK’S CUP: will be held on Saturday 14 March,
2015. Try your luck with the horses and if you don’t win, you
staff from our four Primary Schools - St. Mary’s, St.
might just win the free trip for two to DUBLIN, IRELAND,
Robert’s, Christ the King and St. Margaret’s will receive a
courtesy GEELONG TRAVEL, cnr Regent and High Sts.
special blessing and “commissioning” at the 11a.m. Mass
on Sunday, February 15. We give prayerful thanks for their Belmont. Just complete the coupon in the racebook and
skill, commitment in preparing the children of our parish for wait for the draw on the day. Enjoy a three course meal in
the challenges of life and the education in Faith which they air-conditioned comfort from $60. Alternatively, hire your
own umbrella with table and 10 chairs from $170 or
provide.
marquee from $250 (discounted price for parishioners).
LENTEN STUDIES - THE PASSION OF CHRIST:
Entry from $12 conc; children free under 17. Contact
Wednesdays during Lent @ 7pm. Feb 25: St Mary’s
Catherine Moon for tickets on 0409 007913.
Basilica; Mar 4: All Saints, Newtown; Mar 11: Wesley
Church, Yarra St; Mar 18: St Paul’s Geelong West; Mar 25: ST VINCENT de PAUL - GEELONG CONFERENCE:
This week we would gratefully accept donations of TINNED
St David’s, Newtown. For those interested, please fill in
SPAGHETTI &/or BAKED BEANS. Containers at Café Light
your name on the sheet in the Narthex.
(Sunday am), Christ the King Church, St Margaret’s Church
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Enrolments for
as well as the Parish Office.
Sunday classes for children attending State or Private
schools can be made at the Parish Office on Feb 3,4 or 5
GARDENER: Our Parish gardener Andrew is available between 8.30am & 2pm OR Sunday Feb 8 between 9.30 & couple of hours a week. Ph 0402 429 290.
10.30am.
POLE POSITION (first time notices)
SHIRLEY MILLS “PLAZA” THEATRE:
‘THE MUSIC OF MONEVERDI’ Tenors Matthew &
$3 per head would be appreciated - please be on time out Daniel Thomson with harpist, Hannah Lane on Sun Feb 8
@ 3pm at the Basilica. Tickets at GPAC or at the door 5223
of consideration for the other patrons.
3554.
Sun Feb 1, 1.30pm “HEALING” starring Hugo Weaving,
‘PULLING OUT ALL STOPS’ A 12 hour organ marathon.
Don Hany, Zavier Samuel. At the tail end of a 16-year15 organists unite to raise money for Samaritan House.
sentence, an inmate is sent to a low-security pre-release
prison with a special programme that pairs men with injured Saturday 28 February 2015, 9.00am-9.00pm St David’s
Uniting Church, cnr. Aphrasia and Talbot Streets, Newtown
game birds, and bonds are formed that change lives. PG
$5.00 at the door. Music at the Basilica 5223 3554.
Fri Feb 6, 7.30pm “THE HUNDRED FOOT
VOLUNTEERS FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE: The new
JOURNEY” starring Helen Mirren, Om Pun. The Kakam
extensions for Samaritan House have commenced and new
family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant
volunteers are essential. You can volunteer online
directly opposite Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery.
www.samaritanhousegeelong.com.au or email
PG
[email protected] or ring 0413
RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Friday February 6 at 426 716 or 5248 5227 for general enquiries. Male overnight
10am St Mary’s Plaza Theatre, $5 p.p. “Heaven Is For
volunteers are particularly needed and housekeeping
Real” starring Greg Kinnear, based on a true story. Lunch
volunteers. Training will be available at Samaritan House on
included in cost. A pre-loved goods stall and raffle. Contact Feb 4 5-7pm OR Feb 6 1-3pm.
Jane Petti 5277 1534.
FETE SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: We acknowledge
GEELONG CLASSIC CINEMA: at St Mary’s Plaza
Theatre - every 2nd Wednesday of each month Wednesday February 11, 7.30pm “The Philadelphia Story”,
starring Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart, Cary Grant.
Enquiries Dale 0407 518 073.
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS: Social
Luncheon Get Together - Sunday Feb 15, Belmont Seniors
Centre Dining Room, 52 Thomson St at 12noon for nibbles
and drinks followed by 2 course cold collation & dessert.
$26 p.p. all inclusive. Open invitation to members, widows,
family & friends. Bookings essential by Feb 9 to Frank Khan
5243 4926
ST MARY’S SOCIAL GROUP:
Mon Feb 2, 9.30am Line Dancing
Pioneer Room
Mon Feb 9, 9.30am Line Dancing
Pioneer Room
Mon Feb 16, 9.30am Line Dancing
Pioneer Room
1.30pm Euchre
Mackillop Room
Mon Feb 23, 9.30am Line Dancing
Pioneer Room
Wed Feb 25, 1.30pm Concert and afternoon tea—
Hibernian Hall. $10 p.h.. “Peter, Paul and Marion’ - tribute
to Peter, Paul and Mary. Raffle, door prize. All welcome.
Phone Margaret McTernan on 5275 1221 to reserve your
place.
RELAY FOR LIFE: will sell chocolates in the Narthex
Saturday after the 6pm Mass and Sunday 5.30pm Mass for
a $1.
THE GEELONG CATHOLIC DINERS: Come join us for
a two course evening meal, stimulating guest speakers and
the opportunity to meet new friends, all for only $30. We
meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Berkley Lodge
(previously known as Dromoland House) on Pakington
Street. For more information and reservations, please
phone Terry, 5221 7339.
with gratitude our sponsors for the 2014 Fete: Max Findlay
& Associates, 2 Kelly Court, Bell Park.
Ph: 5278 1555
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: ’A guest sees more in an hour
than the host in a year’
- POLISH PROVERB
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: God's Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes,
Which God gave me to hold.
He said, 'Put all your sorrows in the black box,
And all your joys in the gold.'
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes,
Both my joys and sorrows I stored,
But though the gold became heavier each day,
The black was as light as before.
With curiosity, I opened the black,
I wanted to find out why,
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole,
Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused,
'I wonder where my sorrows could be!'
He smiled a gentle smile and said,
'My child, they're all here with me..'
I asked God, why He gave me the boxes,
Why the gold and the black with the hole?
'My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,
The black is for you to let go'
We should consider all of our friends a blessing.
A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end.
It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends.
But the treasure inside for you to see,
Is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.
Today I pass the friendship ball to you.
Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you...
WE PRAY FOR :
RECENTLY DECEASED: Charles Godlewski; Norina Mamone; Maria Genitori; Ruth Nolan, Betsy Verwey (sister of
Anne Menheere).
CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Giuseppe Biviano; Giuseppe Mercfantonio; Peter Brennan;
Tony Langerano (1month) Anthony Stillitano (2month) Giuseppe Borgia; Melva and Lynette Stillitano; Pasquale,
Domenico, and Concetta Stillitano.
St Mary’s Basilica, 136 Yarra St., Geelong
MON Feb 2
TUE Feb 3
WED Feb 4
THU Feb 5
FRI Feb 6
SAT Feb 7
SUN Feb 8
Presentation of the Lord
4th Week in Ordinary Time
4th Week in Ordinary Time
St Agatha
St Paul Miki & companions
4th Week in Ordinary Time
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7.00am, 10.00am, (No Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
7.00am, 10.00am, (1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
7.00am, 10.00am, 1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
7.00am, 10.00am, (1.05pm Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
7.00am, 10.00am, (No Mass at Wing & a Prayer)
10.00am (Lourdes Mass), 6.00pm (Vigil)
7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm (Polish), 5.30pm.
Christ the King Church HALL, Wilsons Rd., Newcomb
SAT Feb 7
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5.00pm (Vigil)
St Margaret’s Church, Lomond Terrace, East Geelong (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays at 9.45am)
SUN Feb 8
No Mass
SUN Feb 15
9.45am
Radio Mass: Sunday 10am on The Pulse 94.7 FM, and 7am on Light FM, 89.9 FM
ROSARY: usually recited before each Mass on Weekdays
RECONCILIATION AT ST MARY’S - Saturday 9.30am
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: Mondays after 10.00am Mass
ROSTERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY February 8, 2015 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for next week:
Christ the King Hall 5pm
St Mary’s
Job 7:1-4,6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23;
Mark 1:29-39
Readers
Special Ministers
John & Pat Harper
Gifts: John & Dot Hilder Special Minister: Pat or John Harper
6.00pm Jessica Sullivan
Margot Jarman, Margaret Martin, Vicki & Vince Zavaglia
Gael Perry
7.30am Ros McIlvena
Peter Baker, Ian Kelly, Lorraine Cotter
Barry Leith
9.30am Rieny Nieuwenhof
Philip Redfern
11.00am Patrick Wig
Margaret O’Shannessy
5.30pm Linda Stacchino
Erminia Ficca, Clarel Duhau, Sr Anne, Lena Franzese, Jennifer &
Des Guinane
Shirley Carroll, Moira Wilding, Georgia Cowdery, Maria Monea,
Bernardine Turner, Barbara Antony
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Maria Monea, Carmen Morrison
Leonie Rastas, Pam Lazzaro, Elizabeth Fleming, Justine Sexton
Sheila Mansfield
Committee Meetings
Tuesday February 3 at 7.30pm
Wednesday February 11 at 10.30am
Parish Council
Liturgy Committee