AROUND THE DIOCESE AND BEYOND

SUPPORT FOR

BUSHFIRE VICTIMS...

On the Australia Day weekend, Catholics across Australia will be invited to contribute to a national

collection for the assistance of victims of the current terrible bushfires in the eastern States. Rather than duplicate collections, the Australia Day Collection will give to the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal. Church agencies across a range of levels are heavily involved assisting people locally at this terrible time. Interested parish-ioners could read the Statement by Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops’’ Conference for further information go to

website at www.catholic.org.au/bushfires

Parishioners who would like to make a donation before the Australia Day weekend could do so to the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal directly at one of the Vinnies shops or (donate.vinnies.org.au)

God bless,

Bishop Gerard.

PLENARY COUNCIL

DELEGATE PROCESS 2020 Have you been a part of the Plenary Council process of listen-ing, prayer, dialogue and discernment? To express your interest in being a delegate from our diocese? Speak with your Parish Priest today about the details. He will be able to provide you with all the information relating to the commitment involved. Expressions of Interest are due by Saturday 25 January. Printed session materials available at the back of the church.

MASS TIMETABLE

Holy Family Church

(Cnr Martin & Hardie Rd, Spencer Park)

Saturday Vigil Mass 6.00pm Sunday Mass 9.30am

Children’s Liturgy Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday 9.30am

St Joseph’s Church

(154 Aberdeen Street)

Sunday Masses: 7.30am & 5.00pm

Weekday Masses: Monday 12 noon Tuesday 8.00am

Wednesday 8.00am Thursday 8.00am Friday 12 noon

Saturday 10.00am

Healing Mass 1st Friday of the month at 12 noon

Reconciliation Every Saturday following 10am Mass

or by appointment on 9841 1129

Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday at 10am

[Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction]

‘Cenacle’ Every Thursday following the 8am Mass

Holy Hour & Benediction 1st Thursday of the Month at 6pm

Rosary & Benediction 3rd Sunday of the Month at 3pm

PIETY STALLS.

St Joseph’s Church

Sunday 7am to 9am

Holy Family Church

Saturday at 5.30pm, Sunday at 9.00am

All enquiries to: 0435 124 702

ONGERUP - MASS

2nd Sunday of the month at 11.30am

BREMER BAY - MASS

3rd Sunday of the month at 9.30am

GNOWANGERUP - MASS

2nd & 4th Sunday

of the month at 9.30am

A THANK YOU MESAGE … The Liturgical Calendar: Ordinary Time The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord THIS Sunday, 12 January will conclude the Christmas Season, and bring us now to Ordinary Time. On this note I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have helped in any way during the Advent and Christmas Season. I sincerely appreciate your time,

your dedication and much needed help; without

you it would have been very difficult. Thank you

to everyone. A Special thanks to Fr Jeoff

and Fr Elino who decorated the Nativity

in Holy Family Church and St Joseph’s

Church. May God reward and bless

you for your generosity. Fr Christian.

Welcome to the Holy Family Parish Catholic Community Albany, Western Australia

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – Year A Sunday 12 January 2020

A very warm welcome to everyone in our parish this weekend.

Today’s Readings …

The Baptism of the Lord – Year A

Sunday 12 January 2020

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7

Responsorial Psalm:

The Lord will bless his

people with peace.

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! The heavens were opened and the Father’s voice was heard: this is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Holy Family Parish Directory

Parish Priest: Fr Christian Vincent Saminal OSJ

Assistant Priests: Fr Joeffrey Arceta, OSJ Fr Elino Comanda, OSJ

Deacons: Manuel Navalta & Ron Webb

Parish Office Assistant:

Mrs Catena Skalko

Parish Office:

154 Aberdeen St, Albany 6330

Telephone: 9841 1129

Email: albacath@iinet.net.au

Website: www.albanyparish.org

Facebook Page: Albany Catholic Church

Parish Office Hours:

9am—12noon Tuesday to Friday

Safeguarding Officers:

Chiara Letter M: 0448 258 222

E: albanyparishSGO1@gmail.com

Steph Gorman M: 0439 695 668

E: albanyparishSGO2@gmail.com

‘This is my Son, the Beloved.’...

Jesus’ baptism marks his first appearance

in public ministry. He comes among sinners,

people longing for God, who have already

heard about his coming. One can imagine

the hush of those gathered around the river

Jordan as they realise the man who comes

from among them is the one they have

heard about. Jesus defies the expectations

of John the Baptist, asking to be baptised.

He is plunged into the water even though

there is no sin to be cleansed. As he resurfaces,

there is a moment which confirms that the

same man who made a humble entry into

the crowd of people, a humble entry into

humanity, is in fact God. A beautiful moment

reveals the mysterious inner working of the

Trinity, with the spirit descending upon

Jesus, and the voice of God the Father

speaking of God the Son.

Pray.com.au (Reflections)

AROUND OUR PARISH Rosters for Next Weekend

18 / 19 January 2020

Saturday 6pm Mass

Holy Family Church

Deacon: Ron Webb

Acolyte: Peter Nagon

Special Ministers: Evelyn Jones

Erica Mielens, Vicky Southworth

Commentator: Kath Robb

Readers: Erica Mielens

Sunday 7.30am Mass St Joseph’s Church

Acolyte: John Kelly

Special Ministers: Cirila Adams

Maureen Gilbert

Commentator: Chris Palfrey

Readers: Peter & Julie Jeffs

Cup of Tea: All welcome.

Sunday 9.30am Mass Holy Family Church

Deacon: Manuel Navalta

Acolyte: Alfred Galang

Special Ministers: Colleen Purdon

Anne Wiseman, Fe Navalta

Commentator: Denise Beech

Readers: H Lecky, M Vanni, L Madamecila

Cup of Tea: All welcome.

Sunday 5.00pm Mass St Joseph’s Church

Acolyte: Michael Matusiak

Special Minister: Rachael Keenan

Readers: Georgia, Joanne, Juan Clark

Church Cleaning this Week

St Joseph’s Church

Jackson Family

Holy Family Church Geers Family

Readings for Next Weekend

2nd

Sunday in Ordinary time. Year A, Sunday 19 January 2020

First Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6

Second Reading: 1Corinthians 1:1-3

Gospel: John 1:29-34

Our Parish Prayer

Intention this week …

PRAY FOR AUSTRALIA Australia is currently being devastated by fire.

It is time to pray powerfully together! Pray for the firefighters and emergency workers. Pray for the victims and families. Pray for the homes and businesses destroyed. Pray for the burnt land, the death and injury

of our animals. Pray for healing. Pray for rain, so much rain needed!

Recent Death Maria Nguyen

Anniversary of Death Elizabeth “Betty” Tulloch

We pray for those who have asked for our prayers especially …

Norma Doyle, Margaret Muller, Jane Shaw,

June Higgins, Robert Main, Jane Bell,

Bill Parker, Sarah Stevenson, Virgilio

Pesigan, Todd Bennett, Carrie Bertola,

Mary McGlynn, Maurice Byrne, Janice

Fulton, Halina VanMoorsel, Julian Letter,

Bonita Stevenson, Gary & Maxine Fryatt,

Adrienne Streppel, Lucy Sheridan,Emmet

& Betty Donovan, Vicky Holdswoth, Anne

Smith, Brian O’Callaghan, Andy Vanni.

If you have a loved one who wishes to be included on the prayer list please complete and sign a Prayer List Request form available from the back of the church or the parish office.

Rosary Statues Pilgrim Statue Sue Burns

Filipino Statue Cirila Adams

A THANK YOU MESSAGE

FROM LORAINNE WHITE... To each and everyone who held me in their thoughts and prayers, thankyou. This has been a great part of my healing. Sincere appreciation.

AROUND OUR PARISH

Everyone is invited to the

Santo Nino Novena Masses

and Feast Day!

TIMETABLE 10-18 JANUARY 2020

10-11 (Fri-Sat) - 5.30pm Novena & 6pm

Mass at Holy Family Church

12 (Sun) - 8.45am Novena & 9.30am Mass

at Holy Family Church

13-17 (Mon-Fri) - 5.30pm Novena & 6pm

Mass at Holy Family Church

18 (Sat) 10am Novena ONLY followed by

morning tea at Holy Family Church

FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

Sunday, 19 January 2020. 9.00 - Assembly at St. Joseph’s College

Gym for the 9:15am Procession

9.30 - MASS at HOLY FAMILY

CHURCH

Following Mass, LUNCH will be enjoyed at

St Joseph’s College Gym. Please bring a plate

to share. Thank you.

HERMANAS: The Southcoast Family

For further information please contact

Fe Lourdes & Manuel Navalta

Co-ordinator/Organiser 9841 7475.

PARISH NOTICES:

PARISH SEWING and CRAFT

GROUP Monday 13 January 2020

at 7pm in New Camfield.

ROSARY & BENEDICTION Sunday, 19 January 2020 at 3pm in St Joseph’s Church. All welcome

2020 PARISH PASTORAL

COUNCIL ELECTIONS ... Nominations are now being called for the

Election of members of the PPC to be held

in February 2020. Nomination forms are

available in the Foyer of the Church.

WELCOME AND

ENROLMENTS FOR

2020 AFTER-SCHOOL

CATECHISM CLASSES Friday, 7 February 2020 start-

ing at 3.45 - 4.45 pm at New Camfield.

CATECHISM CLASSES COMMENCE Monday, 10 February 2020 starting at

3.45 - 5 pm in New Camfield For inquiries:

Please call the Parish Office on 9841 1129.

Tuesday-Friday between 9am - 12:30 pm

ENROLMENT FORMS can be found at

the back of both churches, also available

at the Parish Office. We look forward to

seeing you all as we begin 2020.

Catechist Co-ordinator

Last Weekends Collections

Our Baptism, like the Lord’s, is a consecra-

tion to service. The bishops’ pastoral on

stewardship reminds us that “there is a

fundamental obligation arising from the

Sacrament of Baptism that people place

their gifts, their resources their selves at

God’s service in and through the Church.”

1st Collection: $1,452.00 2nd Collection: $1,313.50

Loose: $862.00 Direct Debit / EFT: $120.00

Thank you for your generosity

AROUND OUR PARISH