OFFICE HOURS

Monday 12pm - 3.30pm Tue-Friday 9.00am-3.30pm

First Reading : Wis 18:6-9 A reading from the book of Wisdom

Responsorial Psalm: Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.

Second Reading : Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

Gospel Acclamation : Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and ready: You know not when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia! Gospel : Lk 12:35-40 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus said to his disciples:

“Gird your loins and light your lamps

and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,

ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.

Blessed are those servants

whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.

Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,

have the servants recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.

And should he come in the second or third watch

and find them prepared in this way,

blessed are those servants.

Be sure of this:

if the master of the house had known the hour

when the thief was coming,

he would not have let his house be broken into.

You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect,

the Son of Man will come.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

DID YOU KNOW? Points of interest and Catholic lore

According to Roman custom, a day was reckoned from midnight to midnight, and the night divided into four watches. Jewish custom was to reckon a day from sunset to sunset, and the night was divided into three watches.

WELCOME! Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long time resident

or newly arrived in the Parish or a visitor. We thank God for you! If you are not on our Par-

ish list - please fill out a new parishioner card available from the Welcome Desk and hand it

back to them.

PARISH TEAM Parish Priest Fr Brendan Hogan

Assistant Priest Fr Isuru Weliwatte

Pastoral Associate Emily D’Sylva

Secretary/ Safeguarding Officer Suzie Schumacher

Admin Assistant Cimolina Nigli

Business Manager Angela Hartin

Sacrament Coordinator Vimi Pinto

Youth Minister Natalia Abraham

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Mario Raj, Lynn Richards, Doug-las Rodrigues, Ian Gozmao, Cecil-le Wheare, Kathleen Dauguet, Mary Herbert, Alston Soff, Clyde Netto, Dean Everard, Dexter Rogers, John Lourens, Max Ben-nett.

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday…….………..….. 6.00pm Sunday……………..….….. 7.30am Sunday……………..….….. 9.00am Sunday……..…….…..…..11.00am Sunday………….…..…….. 6.00pm

WEEKDAY LITURGY / MASSES Tuesday ………….......…. 7.30pm Wednesday….....…...... 9.15am Thursday……………..…... 9.15am Friday.......................... 9.15am Saturday...................... 9.15am

MALAYALAM MASS 3rd Sunday of the month at

4.00pm Saturday Reconciliation

9.45am - 10.45am SINHALA MASS

4th Sunday of the month at 3.30pm

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP

1st & 3rd Saturday 11.00am - 12.00 noon

ROSARY Every Tuesday at 6.30pm DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

Every 3rd Sunday 2.00pm - 3.15pm

DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF GOOD HEALTH

Every Tuesday at 7.00pm

BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES & FUNERALS . PLEASE CONTACT THE

PARISH OFFICE 9704 7935. FOR EMERGENCY SICK CALLS ONLY PLEASE RING THE PRESBYTERY ON 9704 7946. FOR ALL OTHER MAT-

TERS CONTACT THE OFFICE ON 9704 7935 DURING OFFICE HOURS.

496 Princes Highway, Narre Warren Diocese of Sale

Ph: (03) 9704 7935 Email: olhc@olhc.org.au Web: www.olhc.org.au

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time C 11 August 2019

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) - THURSDAY 15TH AUGUST - MASS AT 9.15AM & 7.30PM - The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast Day of the Assumption of Our Lady according to our faith that having completed her earthly life, our Blessed Mother was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. Although defined as an article of faith by Pope Pius XII over half a century ago, the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven is a belief that has been accepted from the earliest of Christian times. The 9:15 am Mass will be celebrated along with the Don Bosco School students, all parishioners are welcome to attend. Prior to the evening Mass, there will be Rosary at 7:00 pm, and Solemn Mass at 7:30 pm followed by fellowship. Please bring a plate to share with others.

LECTORS (READERS) AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS WORKSHOP - Dear Parishioners, we thank you for your ongoing commitment to our Parish by making yourselves available to read and also to serve as a Eucharistic Ministers at our week day and week end Masses. There will be a workshop for all Readers and Eucharistic Ministers on Saturday the 17th of August at 10.30am and on Thursday the 29th of August at 7.30pm. We have organised 2 workshops to provide you with an opportunity to attend ONE of them. We hope this will encourage more participation. We also invite any new members, especially the youth, who are interested in these Ministries to attend this session and register your names. The new roster for the second half of this year will be available by the end of Septem-ber. Please note that it is mandatory that all Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers have a valid working with children check. If for whatev-er reason you wish to conclude your commitment to this ministry, could you please email Deb Malmo on debwenmalmo@gmail.com. Thank you.

CATHOLICCARE SUNDAY APPEAL - Next weekend 17 & 18 August is the CatholicCare Sunday Appeal. As our parish’s social service agency, CatholicCare delivers family and relationship counselling, refugee and settlement support, education and school programs, and pastoral services. Donations from our parish community will help care for the most vulnerable families in our community.

SISTERS OF ST.ELISABETH - The sisters will be visiting our Parish next weekend 17 & 18 August, please make them feel welcome. We invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles and support their mission.

MORNING CUPPA - The Parish Pastoral Council together with the hospitality team will be organizing a morning cuppa on Sunday 18 August after the 9am Mass. All welcome to attend.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS- RCIA INQUIRY NIGHT - Have you have been thinking about becoming a Catholic for some time but never got around to doing anything about it…..or maybe you know a friend or a family who has been thinking about becom-ing a Catholic. Or, If you have been baptised, but have not received the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation… or per-haps you are married to a Catholic, but have not yet made a religious commitment of your own. If you or someone you know says ‘Yes’ to any of the above statements, you are invited to attend the Inquiry Night on the 22nd August 2019 at 7.30pm at Our Lady help of Christians Church. Inquiry nights provide opportunity to ask questions about God, Jesus, the Catholic Faith and the church.

2019 DIOCESE OF SALE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS LUNCH WITH BISHOP O'REGAN You are invited to lunch with Bishop Pat O’Regan on Saturday 24th August 2019. The lunch will be at the Black Tie Function Centre, 90 Alfred St, Warragul, 12noon. The two course lunch will cost $45 and wine, beer and soft drinks will be available at bar prices. The event is open to men and women who want to support this venture. This event is proudly hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross, Diocese of Sale and all proceeds will go to the bursary fund for the education of Sale Diocese Seminarians. Tickets are available at: https://www.trybooking.com/BDRJN. Parishioners who are having difficulty booking contact the Parish office for assistance.

CATECHIST CLASSES - Parents, Please Note catechism classes will not take place on 25th August as the teachers are not available. Classes will resume as normal from the 1st of September. This is only for one day.

MIGRANT SUNDAY MASS - Migrant Sunday Mass will be held at St Michael’s Parish in Berwick on 25th August at 2pm celebrated by Bishop Patrick O’Regan and priests in the Diocese of Sale. All are welcome to attend this mass. Please come dressed in your National dress. For more information, please contact the parish office.

PRAYER GROUP - The Prayer Group would like to invite you to attend the private screening of ‘Heaven Is For Real’ rated PG - at Vil-lage Cinemas - Fountain Gate Narre Warren - on Sun 25th August 2019. A quick synopsis of this true story: Small-town businessman, pastor and volunteer firefighter Todd Burpo and his wife, Sonja are struggling to make ends meet during a tough year. After their young son, 4years old Colton undergoes emergency surgery, Todd and Sonja are overjoyed at the child’s miraculous recovery. Howev-er the Burpos are unprepared for what happened next- Colton says that he went to heaven and back, and tells his parents things that he couldn’t possibly know. Ticket prices are $20 per person which includes a drink and pop corn. Closing date is 7th August. Please contact either Liz on 0425 723 682 or Linda on 0432 435 402 for tickets and note there will be no seats or row allocated so it’s recom-mended to come at 5:30pm for a 6pm start to enable you to choose your row and seat.

THE ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE FOR JITHIN ANTO, CONFIDENCE MASVOSVA AND PAUL ZAHER will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sale at 11.00 am on Saturday 31st August 2019. This is a day of great rejoicing for our Diocese and we warmly invite the Diocesan community to participate in the Ordination.

SEEKING SINGERS AND MUSICIANS FOR THE DIOCESAN CHOIR – could those interested in singing at the ordination please contact Sophy Morley at smoley@sale.catholic.org.au or text on 0413 590 007 without delay.

THE EMMAUS SPIRITUALITY MINISTRY has begun in the parish and we are available on a Wednesday from 10-4pm in the Keogh Room. We are offering a prayer session from 1.30-3pm each Wednesday which is open to anyone who is interested to attend. You are most welcome to come and have a conversation with us to explore some prayer options, etc. We would love to meet some parishion-ers of OLHC. Hope to meet you soon. Theresa & Geraldine

EMPIRE OF FAITH YOUTH GROUP - (Age 15 - 25 years) Every Friday @ 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. Contact Sarah Jurie 0423 434 842.

SLICE OF FAITH - Meet every Friday ,7.30pm-9.00pm at the Keogh Room. Contact Natalia - natalia@olhc.org.au

HEALING MASS - Every First Friday at 7.30pm

CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEET-ING-Every Friday at 7.30pm @ OLHC. Contact Tina - 9796 2468.

Intercessory every Monday - 7.00pm @ OLHC

SRM Prayer meeting: at OLHC Church every Thursday at 7.30pm. For details Contact Rony : 0421 125 239 or Michelle: 0426 232 346.

LEGION OF MARY - Seniors: Meet every Tuesday 10.00am. Juniors: Meet every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 4.30pm. Venue for both Keogh Room.

St Vincent de Paul - meet at 7.30pm every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at the Keogh Room.

Communion to the Sick - Just a reminder that if you are sick or housebound and wish to receive communion, please contact the office on 9704 7935.

BIBLE STUDY - every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Contact Vea on 0431325075 or Ian 0421 429 812.

Play Group - Mary MacKillop Primary School, Narre Warren North Wednesdays 9-10.30am in the Gym Hall during School Terms.

Friendship Group Meet every 3rd Thursday of the month (afternoon) Contacts: Sylvia or Bob 59915260 / 0404 098 214.

Knitting Group - Meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at the Keogh Room. New members welcome. Ph: 9704 6939.

Men of St Joseph (Men’s Group) Meet every Saturday at 7.30am at the Keogh Room (OLHC)Contact: Dean Everard 0466 742 992.

Kimbe Assistance Project -Contact : Barbara Corkeron on 0413 886 000

Catholic Care Gippsland Counselling Services- 03 5941 4100, 1 Rogers Street, Paken-ham.

2019 CCR CONFERENCE - ‘Be Faithful to your Spiritual calling,’ 2 Tim 1.6 September 6th-8th September, Marist Sion College, 165 Burke St Warragul. Speakers: Fr Francis Otobo Parish Priest Traralgon, CCR Chaplain and Mrs Ann Brereton, Chairperson CCR Australia. All welcome. Please see brochures for program details and registration. To help with catering, please contact Cathy McLure 0432588195 or Michael Power 0488680681 to confirm your attendance.

OLHC PARISHIONERS ‘MEET N GREET’ LUNCHES - On Sunday 8th September at 12.30pm we are inviting a group of 25 parishioners to a sit down lunch at OLHC parish Centre. At this, the first meal of many to fol-low, we are inviting all those who like to form new friendships and meet other parishioners within our parish community. From those who sign up, we will randomly pick our first group of 25 individuals. The lunch will be provided by a parishioner who is a chef and a team of his helpers. The cost of the 2 course meal is $20 per person. The aim is to have four “Meet n Greets” per year. The group that enjoys this meal together will then be asked to play host for the next group of 25 parishioners. The menu is provided for your interest. Menu - Main - Vegetarian - Salad: Lentils with Vegetable and Potato salad, Non Vegetarian - Chicken with Mushroom Sauce and Vegetable & Desert - Banana Samosa with Coconut Ice-cream. On the table: Green salad with cheese and crouton. BYO: Drinks. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Desk.

SALE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY - Who is going to the Diocesan Assembly? There will be around 400 people participating in the Assembly. These include clergy, delegates from each parish, heads of Diocesan agencies, Diocesan councils, school principals, religious education leaders and others. There will be official observers from other Christian Churches. Parish representatives will make up a significant proportion of the delegates at the Assembly. Further details about the numbers of delegates from each parish, how to choose delegates and online booking details will be provided. The Assembly begins at 6.30 pm on Friday 13th September and concludes at 4.00 pm on Saturday 14th September. All delegates must be able to commit to attending the entire Assembly proceedings. Parishes will be provid-ed with Assembly information packs.

PIETY SHOP - Parishioners requiring a copy of God’s Word 2020 need to call at the piety shop leaving their name, telephone number and making the appropriate payment of $21.00. This is ensure that they re-ceive their copy in time for the New Year.

GOD START CARDS - for the month of August are available for volunteers to pick up from the Welcome Desk.

POSITION OF YOUTH MINISTER – OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PARISH, NARRE WARREN – We are looking to employ a youth minister for 12 hours a week on an initial 12 month contract. Ideally the suc-cessful applicant will have previous experience in youth leadership roles and demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic Faith. The aim of the position is to bring increased life and faith to the various parish youth groups, whilst encouraging full involvement in the community life of the parish. Suitable applicants can forward their resume via email olhc@olhc.org.au, addressed to The Parish Priest. Please contact the Parish Office on 9704 7935 for the position description.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF VELANKANNI - AUG / SEPT 2019

31st Aug Sat 6.00pm Mass followed by Rosary & Novena

1st Sept Sun 6.00pm Mass followed by Rosary & Novena

2nd Sept Mon 6.30pm Rosary & 7.00pm Novena (No Mass)

3rd Sept Tues 6.30pm Rosary & 7.00pm Novena followed by Mass

4th Sept Wed 6.30pm Rosary & 7.00pm Novena followed by Mass

5th Sept Thurs 6.30pm Rosary & 7.00pm Novena followed by Mass

6th Sept Fri 6.30pm Rosary & 7.00pm Novena followed by Mass

7th Sept Sat 6.00pm Mass followed by Rosary & Novena

FEAST DAY – SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER

5.00pm - Rosary & Procession followed by Novena

6.00pm - Mass followed by fellowship

Please bring a plate of food to share

Mass Intentions for the Week

10/08 6.00pm Yvonne Heppenstall (RIP) 1st Death Anniversary Rosario Michele Butera (RIP) 1st Death Anniversary Oswald & Theresa Roger (RIP) Death Anniversary Charles D'Souza (RIP) Birthday Remembrance Thanksgiving Mass for Keith Thimas on his 50th Birthday 11/08 9.00am Kristi Reincastle Agostinelli (RIP) 13th Death Anniversary John Suares (RIP) Birthday Remembrance Mark Echazar (RIP) Death Anniversary Alice Lees (RIP) 11th Death Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass for William Aupito-Iuliano on his birthday

11.00am Maria & Salvatore Fragapane (RIP) Remembrance Raffaela & Michele Fragapane (RIP) Remembrance Gaetano Distefano (RIP) Remembrance Thanksgiving for Nia George on her Birthday Randolph Christiansz (RIP) Death Anniversary

6.00pm Oliver Ignatius Manezes for good health Samantha Watson for healing Thanksgiving for Matile Segi on her birthday 14/08 9.15am Vivienne Chering (RIP) 1st Death Anniversary Mary Lees (RIP) 18th Death Anniversary Thanksgiving for the Valenta family 16/08 9.15am Thanksgiving mass for Clare on her Birthday 17/08 9.15am Captain George Raphael (RIP) 30th Day Remembrance Special Intensions for Elaine & Ezio D’Addazio Thanksgiving Mass for Linda D’Addazio Recent Death - Angelo La Fuci

AND THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT THIS TIME – Yvonne Heppenstall, Rosario Butera, Oswald & Theresa Roger, Kristi Reincastle Agostinelli, Mark Echazar, Alice Lees, Randolph Chris-tiansz, Vivienne Chering, Mary Lees, Ignace & Desire Babet, Susan, Lily Briggs, Marceline Baya, Clarice Cachart, Louis Roussety, Abel Vaz, Francis O’Kelly, Arvin Yte, Celine Moore, Oswald & Theresa Roger, Tatiana Flahive, Cedric Cabral, Richie James Parker, Malcolm Ireland, Neil D’Souza, Sylvester Joseph, Daisy Peters, Queenie Lewis, Fredrick Micheal, George Jackson. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK - Kathy Allard, Eliza-beth VanWel, Lorraine DeSilva, Fernando Molina, Irangani, Joe & Bebe DeGroot, Rosa Maria Santos, Vitalina Iuliano, Constante Landoy, John M Doherty, Patricia Sullivan, Alistaire D’Rosario, Leonard Rodrigo, Vida Windsor, Anton Perera, Lorenzo Morales, Terry Sims, Norma Rouse, Zinnia Noeh God-den, Cheryl Gear, Merced Starry, Irma Shel-ton, Natalie, Monique Casse, Raymond Nes-tor, Oliver Ignatius Manezes, Rosa Zonno, Erlinda McPherson, Linda Sherwood, Herve Babet, John O’Dea, Nick Pilakis, Sandra Lo-gan, Oliver Ignatius Manezes, Samantha Wat-son.

Parish Rosters 6.00pm 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm (Saturday) _____________________________________________________________ ALTAR SERVERS - 10/11 AUGUST Jayden W Jason J Peona R Ashton N Tristan P Maria S Johnson L Alma J David G Eaiden T Kiara D Jordan M Hilary D Emilia W Elden T Jaydan H Shanelle P Jo C Jozsef G Alan S Aalia M Brianna R Matthew C Jared D Kevin S EUCHARIST MINISTERS - 10/11 August Luke D Sylvia J Glenn R Anthony R Fabian Jurie Linus D Deb M Claire R Marcelle R Youth Mass Meghan D Cynthia M Lauri R Cheryl R Youth Mass Sally D Colette M Kevin R Dexter R Youth Mass Claudia E Paula N Paula S Prasadi S Youth Mass Willen E Peter F Ken S Theresa S Youth Mass Carleen F Jeane B Jacqui V Maureen T Youth Mass Martina N Marie C Sarah V Lourdes V Youth Mass READERS - 10/11 August First Eucharist Roland D Sheila F First Eucharist Chailyn D

First Eucharist Jeane B Vincent F First Eucharist Alana P WELCOME GROUP - 10/ 11 August Prince M Jeane B Lupe I Dimphy V Jeremy C Lester D Errol P Salote L Ken J Kim C Marina D Ane L Dinnah J Sarah C Shane P Vivian H Alma P

Parish Rosters 6.00pm 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm (Saturday)____________________________________________________________ ALTAR SERVERS - 17/18 AUGUST Felix T Jason J Ana I Ashton N Eliza T Taylah H Johnson L Terina R David G Julienne L Rihanna M Jordan M Sarah V Emilia W Joshua R Nikita N Shanelle P Tyra S Jozsef G Tristan P Megan N Brianna R Laura M Jared D Eaiden T EUCHARIST MINISTERS - 17/18 AUGUST Florina F Elda D Veronica V Germaine Y Ian V Nancy H Roland D Paula R Gina B Lingga B Audrey M Veronica E Charlotte B Annabelle B Jeremy C Terry M Peter F Gwenda B Ashley B Kim C Malley M Jacintha J Susanne B Denise C Ramona D Malini M Lourdes J Jewelle D Peter C Emily D Liz M Sylvia J Delrine E Shanya C Jacqui D Monica O Josephine M Natalie E Mihiri D Peter G READERS - 17/18 AUGUST Lilly C Marie C Daniela P Dinnah J John L Chailyn D Rae L Shevon P Ken J Jessica Y WELCOME GROUP—17/18 AUGUST Florina F Sylvia J Vincent F Ashley B Ramona D Willen E Edna L Sheila F Antoine M Dorina L Claudia E Gwenda B Beverly D Rita P Patricia W Suzanne B Dewi D Anjee L

PARISH SCHOOLS Don Bosco Catholic Primary School, 496 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren - 9704 7255 Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Cnr Ernst Wanke Rd & Narre Warren Nth Rd, Narre Warren North - 8794 5777 Trinity Catholic Primary School, Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South - 9704 1970. St Francis Xavier College, Cnr Beaconsfield Ave & Princes Hwy, Beaconsfield - 9707 3111 - St Francis Xavier College, 75 Ridgemont Drive , Berwick - 9702 6588 - St Francis Xavier Officer, 21 Majestic Drive, Office - 59433600