Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Burdekin Ave, Amaroo, ACT

Supporting and supported by Holy Spirit, Good Shepherd, Mother Teresa Primary Schools and St John Paul II College

10-11 June May 2017 The Most Holy Trinity Sunday —Year A

Email: office@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au Parish website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

News this Week

Planned Giving Please return pledge forms ASAP

Holy Spirit Youth Mass Sunday 11 June - 5.30pm

St Vincent de Paul Please support our food pantry

Upcoming Events

Farwell to Fr Praveen Saturday 17 June - 7pm

Young Adult Mass Sunday 18 June - 9.30am

Spirit Junior Group Friday 23 June 5pm - 7pm

Parish Morning tea Sunday 25 June

Baptism Info Session Sunday 25 June - 11am

Readings: Ex 34:4-6, 8-9, 2 Cor 13:11-13, Jn 3:16-18 Entrance Antiphon: Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love. Responsorial Psalm: Glory and praise for ever! Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon: Since you are children of God, God has send into your hearts the Spirit of his Son the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father Liturgy Help

Helpful hints for this week’s readings

Saved through relationships When I first got involved with ministry within the Church, I was a different person. Although I

wanted to serve God, I had a lot of character flaws. I was very judgmental, selfish and insensitive.

Thank God for my mentors and friends. Through them Jesus has saved me from those flaws. Over

the years my family and friends have challenged me and forgiven me, inspired me to change, and

been patient when I couldn’t. I’m still far from perfect, but I’m a much better Christian now

because of my relationship with them.

And that leads us to the Trinity and this week’s Gospel. First, the Trinity. The Church believes that

God’s very self is a relationship – Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit. And that relationship pours love

into the world. Aren’t we similar? Just like God, relationships are central to our nature. Our

friendships build us up or tear us down. They help us fulfil our dreams or they get in the way.

That brings us to this week’s Gospel. The Trinity, this God of relationships, seeks to save the

world, not condemn it. Do your relationships do the same thing? Do your friends challenge you to

live a holier life? Do you hang out with people who inspire you to goodness and compassion? Is

the world around you and your friends a better place when you all get together?

I remember one young guy from a parish I once served. For quite some time, he hung out with

people who skipped school and smoked pot. That became his lifestyle. After I met him, he

became involved in our parish youth ministry. He started hanging our more with people who

worked to improve themselves and their world through prayer, hard work at school, and service.

Those relationships helped change him into a youth leader – which them helped change the

world around him.

This week remember that the Trinity’s relationship changes the world. Then think about your

relationship with friends. Do some comparing. Hopefully, you’ll see that you’re a lot more like the

Trinity than you think.

How do your friends’ relationships with you help them follow Jesus? Do those relationships ever

hurt their ability to follow Jesus? Copyright © 2014 GPBS, All rights reserved

A gospel Reflection

Are you new to our Parish? Welcome! Please introduce

yourself to the Mass coordinators, Priests or a welcomer in the Church foyer, and please enter

your name into the newcomers book

Thank you

First reading: Israel...IHZ-ray-ehl Second reading: Sosthenes...SAHS-thee-neez, Corinth...KAWR-ihnth Gospel: Israel...IHZ-ray-ehl

The Father is my trust, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Ghost is my

protection. O Holy Trinity, glory to thee.

Bizantine holorogian, Troparion at Nocturns

Please keep the following individuals in prayer…..

We welcome into our

community through the Sacrament of Baptism

Thomas Smith Quaid Lawler Reid Lawler

Atticus Galvez Sophie Aquilina

Layla Howe

For those who are sick Ray Malkeon Brian Ware Cathy Cleary

Veronica Thomsen Fiona Jarvis Ray Harris

Maryanne McGrath Rex Sullivan

Lauren Settee Detta

Leonie Jurd John Weeks

Maria Lipovac Cathy Maher

Elizabeth Vocisano Cody Bonner

Christine and Graham Hall Peter Roach

Luke Wesley Benedet

Sara Biachini Allan Cockroft

Josie Taylor

Recently Deceased Pinay Almazan

Sr Maureen McPhillips Eero Esko Tapio Rannasalo

Mary Purchase Elizabeth Munusamy

Jill Appleyard

Anniversaries Ken Hagan

Guillermo Pino Dolores Barbon Andrew Frazer Clarrie Conroy Edna Conroy

We include those who are members of our Parish or

relatives. Prayer cards are available

in the foyer.

Parish News and Activities

Seniors Of Holy Spirit SAVE the DATE

22 June—Thursday 12 noon at “Daughters at Hall”, 5 Victoria St, Hall

for lunch with Fr Praveen before he moves to Gowrie. RSVP: Ruth Schwensen 6262 2431 or the Parish Office.

St Vincent de Paul Our food pantry is running low! We are

urgently in need of coffee, tinned fruit, sweet and savoury snacks and sandwich spreads. Please donate generously by bringing a food item when you next come to Mass.

Pot-luck dinner to farewell Fr Praveen after 6pm Mass On Saturday, 17 June after the 6pm Mass, members of

the Parish are invited to join in a casual, pot-luck dinner in the Church Hall to say farewell to Fr Praveen

Pope francis’ Monthly prayer intention

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. In June we pray that National Leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people. Scripture Isaiah 2: 2-5 When God’s instruction is followed and his will is done, then weapons of destruction will be turned into farming implements. The inconceivable sums of money that are spent on weapons will be used to provide for the poor of the world.

Every created moment and thing is a blessed sacrament of God’s real presence. Whenever, for instance, we experience the heartfelt feelings of anyone, we are experiencing God. When we truly love anybody, we somehow redeem that person forever, because our love is, as St Augustine said, divine love incarnate. When we forgive somebody, that person is forgiven by God. This is so amazing that most people dismiss it as untrue. It is too simple and too profound. To love anyone truly is to be another Christ, to be God incarnate. Treasured and Transformed, Daniel O’Leary

Time to Relfect

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the organisation and success of the Pentecost Sunday feast day festival last weekend. The setting up, helping out on the stalls, cooking, pricing, judging, models in the fashion parade, making fairy floss and

popcorn and clearing away after the event all contributed to another great feast day celebration. We had five stalls, a tea and coffee stand and a school extravaganza. The Festival provided an opportunity for parishioners to get together and to meet one another. The winners of the cake competition were very excited to receive their prize and the winner's cake - beautifully decorated with the head of Mickey Mouse - was donated to Mother Teresa school to thank them for all the work they put into presenting the fashion parade. And finally thank you to all the parishioners who contributed to the success of the morning by their attendance. A event well organised by Sean Ryan and his team of helpers. Thank you one and all. Fr Mark

Sacramental Information Parish office Messages

Youth News

Spirit Junior Group Years 5 and 6

Term 2 dates—Fridays 5pm-7pm

23 June

$5 for food

Holy Spirit Parish rooms

Community news

Baptismal Information Session

For parents presenting their child for Baptism. The next session will be held on Sunday 25 June at 11am in the parish rooms. For more information on the Sacrament of Baptism, please visit our Parish website.

Spirit Youth Group Years 7-12

Term 2 dates—Sundays

6:30pm-8:30pm

11 June

25 June

$5 for food

Holy Spirit Parish rooms

Mums/Dads and Bubs get together All Mums/Dads and Bubs are invited to the Parish Rooms each Thursday between 1.30pm to 2.30pm. These are low-key get-togethers and the aim is to provide an opportunity to meet other Mums/Dads for conversation and a cuppa. Please come along and invite others who you think might be interested. For more information contact Maureen on 6242 9622 or pastoral.maureen@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

17 Days Pilgrimage of Hope August 2018 Five countries-Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Vatican Main Pilgrim centres—Fatima, Avila, Segovia, Loyola, Lourdes,

Montserrat, Barcelona, Milan, Padua, Assisi and Rome. Cost-- $6700 Per person Book before 28 February 2018. Please contact Fr Parveen at praveenpaul754@gmail.com or on 0478951473.

17 – 18 June ‘Cowra Liturgy Weekend’ Speakers include Bishop Pat O’Regan, Dr Laurie Woods, Ms Karla Slaven, Mr Paul Dunn and many more. Enjoy a weekend of music liturgy and fun! Contact Fr Laurie Beath, Phone: 02 6342 1369 or E-mail: office.cowra@cdob.org.au 20 June ‘Diversity and Empathy: Opportunities for Leadership’ The ACU 2017 Blackfriars Lecture Series will commence on 20 June with speaker Sally Moyle (CEO of CARE Australia). Sally joined CARE Australia in November 2016 as the Chief Executive. Sally has had extensive experience in international development policy and practice, and almost twenty years’ experience addressing gender issues both domestically and in international development. 5.30pm for registration and refreshments. Lecture from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Room 300 G23, Blackfriars Building. RSVP by 15 June OCD.Canberra@acu.edu.a or (02) 6209 1129.

HELPERS WANTED- Please support our Youth Groups Seeking helpers from the Holy Spirit community to support Jazz and our Youth Groups by preparing some meals and snacks for the Friday afternoon and Sunday evening Youth Groups. Anyone from the community is welcome to help, you don't necessarily have to be a parent. If you can help on one of these dates for this term please contact Jazz at youth@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au 9 June, 11 June, 23 June or 25 June

YOUNG ADULTS MASS (18-35+) Young Adults Mass - 18 June at 9:30am followed by a social get together. If you would like to get involved please contact Theivani on 0472 921 518 or pastoral.theivani@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au.

Planned Giving 2017 What do you appreciate about your Parish Community?

Pastoral Support?

Sacramental program?

Music at Mass?

Heating/cooling in Church?

Well prepared liturgies and Mass?

Church repairs and maintenance?

The reality today is that all these activities and more require money. Although we have many wonderful volunteers, there are tasks and duties within the Parish that need to be undertaken by paid staff. In this regard salaries have nearly doubled to around $140 000 p.a since 2013.

For the successful running of our Parish we need sufficient funds to support all the activities required by the church and our community. We need you monetary support.

We are asking all Parishioners to consider how much monetary support they are able to give to our faith community. If you are able to donate to the church financially we are asking you to complete the Planned Giving Donation form (Cream). If you wish to donate via Direct Debit we also need you to complete the Direct Debit Request form which will be sent to CDF to set up. Presentations will be held at Mass over the following weekends.

Forms are available and can be completed and placed in the box.

YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOUR HELP

First Eucharist and Reconciliation Dates for 2017

(children in Year 3 or older)

Parent Information Session: Tuesday 20 June at 1:00pm or 7:00pm

Commitment Mass followed by Enrolment: Saturday 24 June at 6:00pm OR

Sunday 25 June at 9:30am OR 5:30pm Celebration of the Sacrament:

At Masses on weekends of 9-10 or 16-17 September

Please stay in touch via our parish website www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au or contact the

Sacramental Coordinator via email: pastoral.theivani@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Holy Spirit Youth Mass Sunday 11 June at 5.30pm followed by a bonfire and other exciting activities for all youth in Years 7-12. Please come and ask your friends to join in too.

Our Parish Schools Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School & Early Learning Centre Mapleton Ave and Wimmera St, Harrison Principal: Peter Hughes P: 6241 5604 (Primary School) 6241 3211 (ELC)E:office.mts@cg.catholic.edu.au

Saint John Paul II College Gungahlin Drive, Nicholls Principal: Catherine Rey P: 6163 4800 E: office.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School & Early Learning Centre Kelleway Ave, Nicholls Principal: Brad Gaynor P: 6241 8640 E:office.holyspirit@cg.catholic.edu.au

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Burdekin Ave, Amaroo Principal: David Austin P: 6255 7888 E:office.goodshepherd@cg.catholic.edu.au

Sunday Mass Times Holy Spirit Amaroo Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (Children’s Liturgy in term time) & 5:30pm

St Francis Xavier, Hall 2nd and 4th Sun at 8.30am

Weekday Masses (at Amaroo) Tues 9:15am Wed 7:00am Thurs 9:15am Fri 7:00am

Reconciliation Sat 5:15-5:45 pm

Communion: Sick and Housebound Please contact the Parish Office

Anointing Mass Thursday 29 June at 9.15am

Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals By Appointment

Parish Pastoral Council Michael Gregory E:mikeandhelen24@bigpond.com

St Vincent de Paul Maria Stark on 0411164630

Care Group Sonia Vocisano on 0438 699 591

Vinnie Costa on 0410 460 624

Hospitality Group Maureen Hilton

Seniors Group Ruth Schwensen on 6262 2431

Craft Group Beth Forshaw on 6242 5191

Youth Ministry youth@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Call to Connect Women's group to pray, share & support Beth Forshaw on 6242 5191

Prayer Chain Joe and Irma Jambor 6242 7332 irmandjoe@gmail.com

Family Groups Peter Bakker 0407 720737

Couples for Christ Danny & Ner Ambida on 0448 243508

Novena—Mother of Perpetual Help Tom 6253 9779, Parveen 0439 642571 Wednesdays at 6pm-6.45pm in the church

Holy Spirit Prayer Group Kathy Torcasio 0401 920028 Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the church

MenAlive Gathering Peter Hilton on 51003228

Cursillo Movement Gatherings Irma and Joe Jambor on 62427332

Legion of Mary Marie Lazaro 0405669022 Thursday at 7.30pm at the Parish Centre

Parish ministries Contact Us Mass Times

roster

Project Roster continues We are continuing to add all the information from the Call to Ministry sheets into a spreadsheet as we prepare to move to a three-monthly roster. Some of the planned changes are as follows:

Parish Office to send contact details to everyone who is on the roster so that you can manage your roster and swap with another person when necessary;

Return to a 3-monthly roster;

Encourage active use of the website;

Promote the knowledge that this is not a life-time commitment. Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions or comments, we would encourage you to send them to Naomi in the Parish Office – officesupport@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Introducing Naomi Johnson Naomi is a parishioner who will be working in the office for the next six months - Thursday and Friday - to help set up the new rosters, bring parishioner information up to date in the Parish database, ensure all WWVP information is up to date, ensure we are abiding by copyright rules for the music we use at our weekend Liturgies and a range of other administrative duties. She is married to Craig and has three daughters, one who attends John Paul II College and two who attend Holy Spirit school. We welcome Naomi too the Parish team.

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Gungahlin

Parish Office & Presbytery 93 Burdekin Ave, Amaroo Phone: 6242 9622 Website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Parish Priest: Fr Mark Croker Assistant Priest: Fr Praveen Paul Pastoral Support Theivani Evers - Liturgy and Music, Sacramental Enquiries: E:pastoral.theivani@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Maureen Hilton - Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Funerals, Becoming Catholic (RCIA), Faith Formation: E: pastoral.maureen@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

General Enquiries Magda Baraniecki (Tuesday - Friday) E: office@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Planned Giving Gayle Jeffries (7.30am – 3.30pm Tues ) E: giving@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au

Youth Minister Jazz Chalouhi E: youth@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au