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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
15-16 February 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time - Year A
Email: office@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au Parish website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
What’s on this week at
Holy Spirit Parish
Monday
No Mass Parish Office closed
Tuesday
9:15am Mass
Wednesday
7:00am Mass
Thursday
9:15 Mass
Friday
7:00am Mass
Saturday 3.30pm Legion of Mary
5:15pm Reconciliation
6:00pm Mass
Sunday
8:00am Mass
9:30am Mass
5:30pm Mass
Today’s readings
READINGS: Sirach 15:15-20, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Matthew 5:17-37 ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia! COMMUNION ANTIPHON: They ate and had their fill, and what they craved the Lord gave them; they were not disappointed in what they craved. Liturgy Help Helpful hints for this week’s readings: Second Reading: Predetermined….pree-dee-TER-mihnd Gospel: Pharisees…...FEHR-ih-seez, Raga…..RAH-guh, Sanhedrin….san-HEE-drihn, Gehenna….geh-HEHN-uh, Jerusalem….dzheh-ROO-suh-lehm.
“Jesus Christ offers His mercy to those who endure distress due to situations of frailty, suffering, and weakness. He invites everyone to share in His life in order to experience tender love.”
Pope Francis
In today’s gospel, Jesus insists that our obedience is more than external submission to God’s authority. It is obedience of the heart. The word obedience is an excellent word to describe this basic virtue. It comes, as you may know, from the Latin word audiens, which means ‘listening’ (compare audience), with the prefix ob, which means ‘right up against’. We are obe-dient when we are listening right up close. To obey God is to be close to God and to be listening with the intention of doing what God inspires us to do with all our heart and with joy knowing that God’s will is the most beautiful and liberating thing we can do.
Ash Wednesday Mass Times
Wednesday 26 February
9:30am Parish Mass Celebrating with Good Shepherd School
9:30am Mass at Holy Spirit School, Nicholls
12 noon Mass at Mother Teresa School, Harrison
6pm Parish Mass
* * * * SAVE THE DATE * * * *
Sacrament of Confirmation
For children in Year 6 and above wishing to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation in 2020. An information session will be held on Tuesday 18 February 1:00pm or
6:15pm at the church.
Youth Groups starts
this coming weekend
Year 5-6 Friday
21 February
Year 7-12 Sunday
23 February
Please keep the following individuals in prayer…..
We welcome into our community through the Sacrament of Baptism
Cartar Indra Crombie Jack Francis Greenwood
Adaolisa Audrey Nwokeogu Caleb Zayn Gimena
For those who are sick Armando Sanchez
Anita Allen Sue and Ebel Bierman
Allan Dent Eileen Dean
Smiljka Ugrinic Baby Aarya
Margaret Wilkinson Roland Zocchi Tim Maquire Doug Honess
Trevor Honess Jane Honess
Pete Sagrado
Please note: Our sick list is refreshed monthly. Names
will be removed at the start of each month unless the
office is notified otherwise.
Recently Deceased Nola Newton John Frazer
Sr Anne McRea
Anniversaries
Justina Balberona
Simon Thuy Ray Harris
Tony O’Shea Babiana A. Lejano
Gabriel Hengkiarto Indra
Walter Konik
Prayer cards are available in the church foyer
Saints Of the Week - 21 February
Peter Damian was born to a large but poor Italian family in 1007 AD. He
was orphaned at a young age and was mistreated by an older brother.
He was eventually cared for and educated by another brother who was
an archpriest. He joined a Benedictine monastery where he lived the sim-
ple and strict life of a hermit. Peter was made the cardinal bishop of Os-
tia in 1057 and began many local reforms. He wrote numerous sermons
and biographies, and was a strong supporter of church reforms and dis-
cipline.
Ways to Pray … For Those Days When You Need A Place to Start!
Pray as you do household chores such as dishes and laundry. Lift up the
needs of the person you are serving through your task
Offer your day for a specific intention for a loved one, friend or stranger
Attend Mass as often as you can – our highest form of prayer
The Our Father
Make a box to store prayer cards and holy cards. Pull one out when you
need to pray
An Invitation to Join
the Holy Spirit Music Ministry
Holy Spirit Parish is blessed with several different musical groups of all age levels that
minister each week at our various Masses. Perhaps you have thought about joining
one of our groups but are unsure how….? Perhaps you have wanted to lead your own
group but have been reluctant.
All parishioners who are looking for a way to offer their time and talent by singing or
playing an instrument and worshipping God through the gift of music are invited to
come along to our relaxed and fun practice sessions on Thursday nights 7:00pm at
the church. Our music ministry is a safe place for you to bring your heart and gifts to
God and to tune in and deepen the worship of your heart in a community of
believers.
No time to commit every week? No problem! Even if you can only
join in occasionally, we want to hear from you and get to know
you!
Weekend Masses Choir Practice: Thursdays 7:00pm at the church or one hour
before each Mass with Music.
Children’s Choir: Saturdays 10am at the Church starting
15 February 2020
(during school term).
We know you are busy. However if something stirred deep down as you read this,
please consider contacting:
Theivani Evers: 0472 921 518 or theivani@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
Parish News and Activities
Dear God, If I'm wrong, correct me. If I'm lost, guide me.
If I start to give up, keep me going.
Parish News and Activities Sacramental Information
Children’s Sacramental Program
Sacrament of Confirmation For children in Year 6 and above wishing to receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2020. An information session will be held on
Tuesday 18 February 1:00pm or 6:15pm at the church. More information is provided on our
website. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on
5, 6, 7 May.
Celebration of First Reconciliation Week of 24 August
Celebration of First Eucharist At Masses on weekends
12-13 September and 19-20 September
To register your expression of interest in these Sacraments please complete the form:
https://forms.gle/C6y9HEi4g7Ra5c7GA
For more details please contact Sacramental Coordinator
Louise Johnson: sacraments@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
New Parishioners
We extend a warm welcome to all new parishioners. Please
add your name to the New Parishioners Book in the church
foyer.
Parish Care Group
If anyone is in need or knows someone who could use the
support of the Parish Care Group, please let us know by
leaving a message in the red box in the foyer or contacting
the parish office.
2020 Lenten Program
The Grace - Lenten reflection book. Only $8
If you would like to order a copy if the book please place
your order on the sign up sheet provided in the foyer.
Please use the envelopes provided to pay for book ordered
and write your name on it and put it in the parish red
mailbox.
Communion to Ministry the Sick and Homebound
This ministry brings the Eucharist and the love of Christ to
parishioners who are sick and homebound. We are seeking
volunteers who are able to visit these
parishioners and distribute the Holy
Communion to them.
Please contact the parish office.
Social Justice Group
The Social Justice Group, working to change big things and
small, meets every month and partners with other groups
where possible. Contact Paul Crowley: crowleysix@me.com
Testing and Tagging - Help Needed!
Can anyone help us with this please? The
parish needs someone who is registered to
do ‘Testing & Tagging’ of all our electrical
plant. Please contact the parish office if you
have this skill. Thank you :-) - Fr Mark
Youth and Young Adults
Years 5 and 6
Fridays—5pm-7pm
21 February
6 March
20 March
Years 7-12
Sundays 6:30pm 8:30pm
23 February
8 March
22 March
Volunteers Required
Vinnies are still looking for
volunteers for the February
Appeal. If you are able to spare a
couple of hours to look after a table
at one of our Gungahlin Shopping
Centres, please contact Anne Cantlie
on:
vinniesannecantlie@gmail.com or phone 0404 319 138.
Youth Group it’s where all the cool children go...
29 March at 5:30pm Youth Mass and combined Youth Group
Reach Beyond: Become Simply Rich.…
All trades and professions are being requested by
communities abroad seeking to build the capacity of
their organisations and the skills of their people. They’re not
asking for money or gifts that contribute to degrading
dependence. Your assistance will help to develop self-reliance and
sustainable solutions to poverty. Palms Australia will provide you
with thorough preparation and support. You will be rewarded with
riches greater than you might imagine. Look at www.palms.org.au
and talk to Roger on 0422472567, or email palms@palms.org.au
Community Messages
Upcoming Events
Anointing Mass followed by Seniors Morning tea - 27 February
Multicultural Evening 20 March
Giving
Weekend Mass Times
Holy Spirit Amaroo Saturday 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am* and 5:30pm
*Children’s Liturgy during school term
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 27 February 2020 at 9.15am
Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals By Appointment
St Vincent de Paul Maria Stark on 0411 164 630
Care Group Sonja Vocisano on 0438 699 591 Vinnie Costa on 0410 460 624
Seniors Group Parish Office 6242 9622
Call to Connect - Women's group
Anne Smart 0415 175 802
Prayer Chain Joe and Irma Jambor 6242 7332 irmandjoe@gmail.com
Family Groups Jennifer Smith 6262 3532
Couples for Christ Danny & Ner Ambida on 0448 243 508
Novena—Mother of Perpetual Help Tom 6253 9779, Parveen 0439 642 571 Wednesdays at 6pm-6.45pm in the church
Holy Spirit Prayer Group Kathy Torcasio 0401 920 028 Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the church
MenAlive Gathering Steve Seesink 0421635675
Cursillo Movement Gatherings Irma and Joe Jambor on 62427332
Legion of Mary
Peter Peterson 0437 672 069 Youth Ministry Kyla Velasquez office@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
Young Café - Anup
myyoungcafe@gmail.com
Parish ministries Contact Us Mass Times and Sacraments
Parish Office and Presbytery 93 Burdekin Ave, Amaroo Ph: 6242 9622 Website: www.holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
Parish Priest: Fr Mark Croker Assistant Priest: Fr Jiss Sunny Parish Assistant: Theivani Evers E: theivani@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
P: 0472 921 518 Parish Secretary Magda Baraniecki (Tue - Fri 9am-3pm) E: office@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au General Enquiries Naomi Johnson (Wednesday 9.30am—3pm) E:officesupport@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au Finance Officer/ Planned Giving Tony Rose (Tue and Fri)
E: gungahlin.finance@cg.org.au
Sacramental Coordinator Louise Johnson E: sacraments@holyspiritgungahlin.org.au
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Alison Weeks E: alisonmweeks@bigpond.com
Suggestion Box
We thank you for your generosity.
Credit Card Donations at Mass -Tap and
Go
Use your credit/debit card to make a
contribution of $10 to the second collection.
Parish Bank Account Details
BSB: 062 786
Account Number: 00010701
Account Name: Holy Spirit Parish
We love hearing from you!
Do you have any feedback, comments
or suggestions?
Please pop them into our “Suggestion
Box” in the foyer. Don’t
forget to put your name
and contact details so
that we can provide you
with an update.
Parish Financial Report Children
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