Ascension Sunday Yr B

THE TIDINGS
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:YEARB
17th May 2015
INTRODUCTION
PARISH OF MELTON
SERVING THE AREAS
OF:
Melton, Melton North, Melton
West, Kurunjang, Plumpton,
Rockbank & Toolern Vale
TAKEN UP INTO HEAVEN. The feast of the Ascension assures us that the
risen Jesus, who was taken up to heaven, is still very close to us. We are
called to recognize the signs of his presence in the goodness, love and
forgiveness of the community, in the healing of souls and bodies and in
the great and small miracles of life. The ascended Jesus is not an absent
Jesus. The challenge for us is: “How can we be followers of Jesus in our
world today?”
PARISH PRIEST:
Fr. Michael Moody
PHONE: 9743 6515
FAX: 9747 8603
EMAIL: melton@cam.org.au
WEB: www.cam.org.au/melton
PARISH SECRETARY: Dee Sliwa
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm
The Parish Office is not open
Weekends or Public Holidays
PARISH DUTIES
24.05.2015
Counters
P Drew, t Sliwa,
M L a ffi n
Rosary Statue
Ms M Galea
32 Norma St
Melton
Church Cleaning
M. Mc Carthy
MASS TIMES
St Catherine of Siena Church
108 Bulmans Road, Melton West
Wednesday 9.15am
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 9.00am & 11.00am
ROSARY Sunday 8.40am
St Dominic’s Church
Church Street, Melton
Tuesday 7pm
Thursday and Friday 9.15am
Sunday 5.00pm
RECENTLY DECEASED: Charles Mc Vie
ANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen Whitmore,
Margaret O’Brien, Francis Butler,
Teresa Borg, Jessie Montebello, Ellie
Hanrahan, Con O’Callaghan, Lottie
James, Sandra Vella, Sheila Coburn,
Eileen Patterson, Gary Jongebloed,
Barbara Purgar
PENTECOST SUNDAY — SATURDAY 23/5/15 & SUNDAY 24/5/15
Lector
Responder
Eucharist
Ministers
Gifts
Gift Shop
6.00PM
COUNTERS
Gretta
Dias
Dalene Jenkins
ROSARY STATUE
Dalene Jenkins
9.00AM
11.00AM
Shannon Gallaway
Kate Swan
Vickie Cassar
Cira Cleary
Vickie Cassar
Lea Jacuta
Liz Bugeja
Vincent Benjamin
CHURCH CLEANING
Veronica Milburn
Paul Faoagali
Amberlynn Menezes
Pio Faoagali
Eska Chandra
Joe Puskadiza
Liza Fernandes
Bruna Tomassi
Lea Jacuta
Please respect this Sacred Place and ensure all mobiles and pagers are switched off,
also no eating or drinking thank you.
THE TIDINGS
NEW SMOKING LEGISLATION FOR SCHOOL GROUNDS
New smoking laws have been introduced that ban people from
smoking within four meters of school grounds. From 13th April
2015, under the Tobacco Act 1987 smoking is prohibited within
the grounds of, and within four metres of an entrance to all
Victorian childcare centres, Kindergartens, preschools and
schools. On the spot fines of $147 will be issued to those who disobey this new
legislation. All parishioners and visitors to our churches are expected to follow this new
legislation.
“CUPPA WITH MARY”
A monthly gathering for prayer and reflection with Mary MacKillop, held at 28 Bridgeford
Cres, Melton South - 10.30am to 11.30am
Monday, June 8—Wednesday July 8—Monday August 10.
Please RSVP for catering purposes by the Wednesday prior. For further information and
acceptances please contact Sr Therese—9747 0113 or 0418 480 880
TWO DAY POKIES TRIP TO MULWALA — ALBURY—6TH JUNE 2015
Day 1: Depart 7am. Morning tea stop in the Euroa area, continue to the town of
Glenrowan, can visit the Ned Kelly Homestead, own expense, continue to the city of
Wangaratta for lunch stop. Afternoon we travel to Bonegilla, visit the sight of the
Migrant Museum and the Hume Dam before we check in to our motel in Albury. Freshen
up time then visit the SS & A Club for a 4 hour stay including dinner.
Day 2: after breakfast travel ato beautiful Yarrawonga, some free time in town centre
before we visit Club Mulwala for a 3 hour stay including lunch. Afternoon travel to
Nagambie for an afternoon tea stop and arrive home early evening. Cost per person Twin
Share $110.00—single supplement $50 contact Doris 0431 459 668 or 9743 9934.
Tour cost includes: *5 star coach travel *2 club meals *quality accommodation *1 full
breakfast. Does not include items of a personal nature.
BOLLYWOOD ANNUAL DANCE NIGHT
The Melton Bollywood Knight Riders community Group Inc. is delighted to present “The
Bollywood Annual Dance Night”, a family fun-filled event night with live band music,
Bollywood floor dance performances, Bollywood KJ music, Buffet Food and door prizes.
When: Saturday June 6th from 6.45pm — Midnight
Where: St Catherine of Siena School Hall, Bulmans Rd Melton West
Tickets: Adult $20 and children aged 4-12: $10 (tickets to be purchased in advance)
Event Type: BYO Beer and Wine only. Non smoking event
Dress Code: Smart Casual or Bollywood attire welcome.
COMBINED PARISH
Please Note: Cost includes food and entertainment
CAR RAFFLE
For ticket sales contact 0435 242 348
Prizes will be drawn on
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Friday 22nd May at
Invest in your most precious asset….. Your Marriage!
8.30pm at St Mary’s
Parish, Geelong. All prize
Forget life’s tensions and interruptions and rekindle the
winners will be notified.
closeness, intimacy, love and romance that brought you
Thank you for your
together. There is no group sharing, Couples and a priest
support in raising
present the weekend. It is based around Catholic values but
$2710.00
couples of all faiths are welcome.
and
2015 Melbourne weekend dates: 19-21 June, 21-23 August
GOOD LUCK
and 23-25 October. Starts 7pm on Friday. Ends 5pm Sunday
Accommodation and all meals provided. Information and
bookings contact Marianne & Marcel 9733 0997, email vicbookings@wwme.org.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
Baptism Information Night.
Next Wednesday 20th May
2015 at 7.30pm at St
Catherine of Siena Church Baptisms are held on Sunday
of the 3rd & 4th weekend of
MOST months.
St Vincent de Paul Society
Meet 2nd Monday of the
month in St Dominic’s
Meeting Room at 8pm
Legion of Mary - Sudanese
Women Group.
Meet on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in
the Meeting Room.
Legion of Mary — Children's
Group (8—18)
Meet Wednesday 4.30pm 5.30pm in the Meeting Room
Adoration of Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament.
Thursdays 9.30am –10.45am
(on days when there is a
Thursday Mass) To pray for
our families and our Parish.
Mothers Prayers
Meet in the Meeting Room
Thursdays at 1.30pm
ARE YOU NEW TO THE
PARISH?
IF SO
WHY NOT, BE PART OF OUR
PARISH COMMUNITY
CARDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
GATHERING AREA
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
STEWARDSHIP:
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
Weekly Pledged: $8,831.04
Weekly Amount Given: $7,005.21