Parish of Corio/Lara St Francis Xavier Church, Corio St Anthony of Padua Church, Lara

Archdiocese of Melbourne Australia

Sunday 28th January 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BFIRST READING A reading from Deuteronomy 18: 15-20Moses said to the people: ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from your own brothers; to him you must listen. This is what you yourselves asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the Assembly. “Do not let me hear again” you said “the voice of the Lord my God, nor look any longer on this great fire, or I shall die”; and the Lord said to me, “All they have spoken is well said. I will raise up a prophet like yourself for them from their own brothers; I will put my words into his mouth and he shall tell them all I command him. The man who does not listen to my words that he speaks in my name, shall be held answerable to me for it. But the prophet who presumes to say in my name a thing I have not commanded him to say, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.”The Word of the Lord

RESPONSORIAL PSALM If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart. Ps 94: 1-2, 6-9

SECOND READING A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 7:32-35I would like to see you free from all worry. An unmarried man can devote himself to the Lord’s affairs, all he need worry about is pleasing the Lord; but a married man has to bother about the world’s affairs and devote himself to pleasing his wife: he is torn two ways. In the same way an unmarried woman, like a young girl, can devote herself to the Lord’s affairs; all she need worry about is being holy in body and spirit. The married woman, on the other hand, has to worry about the world’s affairs and devote herself to pleasing her husband. I say this only to help you, not to put a halter round your necks, but simply to make sure that everything is as it should be, and that you give your undivided attention to the Lord.The Word of the Lord

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 4:16Alleluia, Alleluia! The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light; on those who dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned. Alleluia!

GOSPEL A reading from the holy gospel according to Mark 1:21-28Jesus and his disciples went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the Sabbath came he went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority.  In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit and it shouted, ‘What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.’ But Jesus said sharply, ‘Be quiet! Come out of him!’ And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started asking each other what it all meant. ‘Here is a teaching that is new’ they said ‘and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.’ And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding Galilean countryside.The Word of the Lord

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic people of Corio/Lara guided by the Spirit, participate in Christ’s Mission.

With our gifts we create a Parish that welcomes all people.

Reflection

“Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties”. How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves constantly worrying about not having enough or attaining more things? God won’t necessarily give you everything you want, but He will provide everything you need. Try

this! use the word “pray” instead of the word “worry” in the future.

PARISH PRAYER We, the people of Corio/Lara Catholic Parish give thanks and praise to God the Father. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we become more like Jesus: listening to the Word of God and celebrating the Eucharist; sharing each other’s lives and forgiving one another; respecting creation and taking responsibility for our world. Like St Francis Xavier, may we offer light to those in darkness, and warmly welcome all people. Like St Anthony of Padua, may we nourish the hungry with wise words and kind deeds. St Francis Xavier, pray for us. St Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

PARISH CALENDARMONDAY29th Jan

TUESDAY

30th Jan

WEDNESDAY31st Jan

THURSDAY1st Feb

FRIDAY2nd Feb

SATURDAY3rd Feb

SUNDAY4th Feb

9am Mass Corio

9.15am Mass, Lara

9am Mass, Corio

10:15am Mass, Hume Ct

7pm Mass Corio

9am Mass Lara

10.30am Mass, Corio

ROSTERSTIME ANDDATE

READER/COMMENTATOR EUCHARIST MINISTERS

FLOWERS, ST FRANCIS CHURCH CLEANERS

4 3rd Feb 20187pm Corio

A RandallJ Van GalenPiety Stall- M Brady

F MoloneyM DelacA Randall

CORIO – M Breed & T Bekema

LARA- C Harris

CLEANING- A & B Randall & K James 4th Feb 20189am Lara

B LeeK CroughWelcomer- M Plozza

B LeeL KulicK KnightM TitfordR ShannahanS Jackson

10.30am Corio FAMILY MASSPiety Stall- F & B Greets

T Van Der HoevenT Van Der HoevenT GrovesP NeriV Neri

As a community we pray for:

Recently Deceased: Baby Ashley Markovski Sick: Nicholas Francis, Emily Gilson, Kirk Watson, Greg & Sally Brown and Jessica de Grandis Anniversary : Thomas Moloney, Tom Meade

Prayer Intention of Pope Francis for Jan 2018: Evangelisation: That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practise their faith in full freedom.

Vocation View: No one is humanly worthy to be a priest, deacon, sister or brother. No one is worthy to stoop and untie the sandal straps of Jesus. But He still calls us and favours us to do His work. Will you serve?

ROSTERS-The new rosters beginning 6th January 2018 are available today for collection.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA (Lara) – Starting from February, there will be adoration and novena to St. Anthony of Padua at 6:30pm followed by Mass at 7:00pm every first Tuesday of the month at Lara. All are welcome!

2018 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS- If you have children attending non-Catholic schools, or know of anyone who does, who are eligible for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation, please be advised that enrolments are now open. The children need to have been baptised and are in at least grade 3. Please note Confirmation classes for these children will begin on 4th February 2018. Please call into the Parish office to enrol.

NOVENA to our Mother of Perpetual Help is on every Wednesday with a Rosary at 6.30pm followed by Novena of Mother of Perpetual Help at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.

PARISH PRAYER GROUP – Come and share our Parish based Gospel sharing group, held every 2nd Sat of the month from 2:30pm at St Francis Xavier Church, Corio. In response to the call of Pope Francis to share the Joy of the Gospel we gather, praise God with worship songs, Gospel Reflections, community Prayers, closing Prayers and fellowship.

BINGO: At the Xavier Centre Corio every Friday night starting at 7.30pm. A friendly atmosphere, great prizes and free tea, coffee, cool drinks and supper available for sale

YOUTH GROUP: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s from 6.30pm – 8pm in the Xavier Centre, Corio

MEN’S GROUP: Meet on the last Monday night each month from 6.30pm – 8.30pm alternating between St Anthony’s, Lara and the Ron Lowe Room, Corio. There will be no Men’s group meeting in January. Our first meeting for 2018 will be held at Lara on Monday 26th Feb, 6:30pm.

CRAFT GROUP: Meets on the first Monday each month from 12noon – 3pm in the Ron Lowe Room, Corio to learn a new craft, make something and have a good chat.

PARISH SENIORS GROUP: A gathering of the senior members of the parish on the 4 th Friday of the month, Mass at 11.30am followed by a shared lunch and activities. (No Senior Mass / activities on Jan 2018)

Parish Care Group: Carers are there for you at both Corio and Lara. The Care Group was established to support members of the Parish who are experiencing grief, loneliness or difficult times. If you would like a carer to visit you please ring the Parish Office or Pam Fitzgerald in Corio area on 5275 2507 or Lou Schepers in Lara Ph 0413 802 623.

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FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS 2018 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Join Fr. Gabriel Ezenwa (from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tweed Heads) on 7 - 20 June, 2018 for a 14 day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Take the

chronological road of Jesus’ life from Bethlehem to Nazareth, and from Galilee to Jerusalem. Daily Mass. Optional Extension to travel to Petra. If you are interested, require more detailed information, or to book your spot, call Harvest Journey today on 1800 819 156.

U3A Corio Bay is holding its enrolment day at 'Cobradah, 7-13 Beauford Ave, (Pettit Park)Bell Post Hill 3215 on Tuesday, January 30th from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Classes for Term 1 at 'Cobradah' are Book Club, Bridge (Social), Computers (Beginners), Creative Writing, Current Affairs Discussion Group, Guitar (Beginners), Mahjong, and Tai Chi.Classes which will be conducted in Lara are Australian Women in History and Fermenting your own food.The yearly subscription, which entitles a member to attend as many classes as they wish, will be $35.00.Further information is available at u3acoriobay.org.au or on 0458 636 839.

31st January Feast of St. John BoscoSt. John Bosco was the founder of the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians. His lifework was the welfare of young boys and girls, hence his title, "Apostle of Youth." He had no formal system or theory of education. His methods centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, and love for young people. He was an enlightened educator and innovator. Gifted as he was as an educator and a leader, Don Bosco formulated a system of education based on "reason, religion and kindness." In spite of the criticism and violent attacks of the anti-clericals, he conducted workshops for the tradesmen and manual laborers, schools of arts and sciences for young workers, and schools of the liberal arts for those preparing for the priesthood. In 1868 there were 800 students involved in this educational system. To ensure the continuation of his work, Don Bosco founded the Society of St. Francis de Sales (Salesians), which was approved in 1869. Also, with the help of Sister Mary Dominic Mazzarello, he founded the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Auxiliatrix.

Fr Pius Kodakkathanath Parish Priest Arlean Alex Secretary Maria Scala Principal, St Francis Xavier School, Corio Ph 52751974Natalie Heard Principal, St Anthony’s School, Lara Ph 52821415Parish Office: 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio 3214 VICTelephone: 5275 4120. E-mail: fxcorio@iinet.net.au Web: www.coriolaraparish.org.au Office Hours: Mon- Fri: 8.00am - 1.00pm WEEKEND MASS TIMESSaturday- 7.00pm, St Francis Xavier, Corio. Sunday-9.00am - St Anthony’s Lara, 10.30am - St Francis Xavier, Corio.WEEKDAY MASS TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday-9am, St Francis Xavier, Corio,

Prayer

O God, who raised up the Priest Saint John Bosco as a father and a teacher of the young, grant we pray, that, aflame with the same fire of love, we may seek out souls and serve you alone.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit , one God, Forever and ever.

Wednesday,2nd &5th Friday 9.00am Anthony’s Lara. 1st &3rd Friday- 10.15am Hume Court Lara, 4th Friday- 11:30am St Anthony’s Lara. SATURDAY DEVOTION: Mass at 9:30am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every 1st Saturday each month, St Francis Xavier Church, Corio.RECONCILIATION-1st Sat of each month 10-10.30am and 6.15-6.45pm St Francis Xavier Church, Corio, 1st Sunday of each month- 8.15-8.45am St Anthony’s Church, Lara

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