ST. ANDREW’S PARISH Incorporating the Communities of Werribee Central, Wyndham Vale, Werribee South, Werribee North, Tarneit West, Upper Point Cook

and Little River

105 Greaves Street Nth.

P.O. Box 872

WERRIBEE VIC 3030

ABN No. 28681862552

Email: werribee@cam.org.au www.standrewswerribee.org.au

Tel: 9741 4144

Fax: 9741 4433 Parish Office Opening Hours:

Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 4pm

Fri 9am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm

Liturgy: Mass Times Saturday 6pm Vigil

Sunday 8, 9.30, 11am, 5pm

Reconciliation

Saturday 9.30am and 5pm

PARISH TEAMS

Pastoral Team:

Fr. Frank Buhagiar PP

Fr. Darien Sticklen

Fr. Shymon

Thekkekalathungal

Marthese Temming Pastoral Care in

Werribee North Community

Louisa Sullivan Pastoral Care in Wyndham Vale

Sherry Vivera Pastoral Care in Werribee South/

Werribee Central

Therese Kennedy Home Based RE Coordinator

Benita Dahanayake Home Based RE Coordinator

Norma Marot Baptism Prep. & RCIC

Administrative Team:

Birgit Minness (Coordinator)

Cora Ilagan

Jen Climie (Finance)

South Sudanese Deacon:

Rev. George Piech Meat

9741 4144 (1st/3

rd Tue)

PARISH SCHOOLS

St. Andrew’s Primary

School – Ph. 9741 3686

Principal:

Michael Gavaghan

Corpus Christi Primary

School – Ph. 9741 8440

Principal: Linda Roynic

Bethany Primary School –

Ph. 9742 9800

Principal:

Marlene Monahan

Our Lady of the Southern

Cross Primary School –

Ph. 9974 8500

Principal: Jennifer Poon

St. John the Apostle PS –

Tarneit West

Ph. 9748 9003

Principal: Simon Dundon

MacKillop Catholic

Regional College –

Ph. 8734 5200

Principal: Rory Kennedy

Thomas Carr Catholic

Regional College –

Ph. 8734 2444

Principal:

Dr. Andrew Watson

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A – 29TH JANUARY 2017 As we come to worship, we remember the Wathaurong People,

the original custodians of this land.

FIRST READING: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger. But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD: the remnant of Israel. They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; nor shall there be found in their mouths a deceitful tongue; they shall pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them. THE WORD OF THE LORD.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Response: Blessed the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free.

The LORD gives sight to the blind; the LORD raises up those who were bowed down. The LORD loves the just; the LORD protects strangers.

The fatherless and the widow the LORD sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts. The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia. Response: Blessed the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who

count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God. It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that, as it is written, "Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord." THE WORD OF THE LORD.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven. Alleluia.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-12a When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD.

OUR LADY’S STATUE

Roster for our Lady’s Statue for 2017 is available in the Parish Office. Please call us on 9741 4144 if you would like to have the statue at your home and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.

OUR MISSION: To live as an interconnected and collaborative community, to reach out, welcome and value all, offering a place of belonging and acceptance…

PRAYER AT HOME: Read and reflect on the Beatitudes this week. Can you write one for yourself?

VOCATION VIEW: A child’s handful of pulled dandelions will bring joy to a mother. A small act of kindness will surprise the lonely heart. Who will bring joy and kindness today?

RECENT DEATHS: Grant eternal peace, O Lord to: Fr. Joseph (Joe) McMahon PE, Romalo Gramolini (Canada, Theresa & Joseph Goegan’s Brother-in-law), Giuseppina Baggio (Italy, Cousin to Goegan Family), Sr. Ellen (Conception) Holland SJC

ONE MONTH ANNIVERSARY: Joe Lo Giusto (Family attending 5pm Mass), Maggie De Long

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: June Toulmin and Marija Miletic (Family attending 9.30am Mass)

ANNIVERSARIES: Giuseppe & Vitina D’Abaco, Kathleen P. Bensted, Nedjelko Jerkovic, Thel Johnston, John Bertrand, Rosa Russo, Vito & Giuseppina Portogallo, Giuseppe & Salvatrice Arbaci, Baby Anthony, Cettina Sammut, Marie Ediriwickrema, Antonina Piovesan (Family attending 11am Mass), Sunta Debono (Family attending 8am Mass)

REMINDER: Parishioners please note that names for Recently Deceased, Anniversaries etc. to be included in the Sunday Bulletin must be at the Parish Office no later than Wednesday afternoon and please address envelopes to the Admin Staff. The names for Prayers for the Sick will be

deleted at the beginning of each year. If you have a name you would like included, please contact the Parish Office.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Br. Helmut Knab CMM, Helen (H) Kelly, Pauline Jones, Andrew Roberts, Paula Miller, John McCarthy, Julie Morgan, Rosaleen McKenna, Jeanette Ballentine, Lisette, Henriette, Paul Carlton, Janis Hudson, Lynne Worsley, Theresa Ng, Raywin Roberts, sister Reena, Milton Roberts, Fortunato Valiente, Paul Evans, Harish Narayan, Angela Castillo, David Young, Tom Shone, Natalie Berry, Mark Lauron, Paul Kent, Hainz Schegigtz, Zeahn Hayes, Leanne Peardon Mary Crawford, Robert Ip Soo Ching, France Ethan Jadoc, Clemencia Melkie, Raywin

Roberts, Frank Fazio, Palepina Alofi, Leanne Peardon

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY: We try to be aware of all who through illness or disability are unable to attend Mass regularly. We can only do this when it is made known to us. If you know of anyone who would benefit from Communion being brought to them, please contact the Parish Office on 9741 4144.

LITURGY THIS WEEK: St. Andrew’s Church Mon: 9.00am Mass – Staff of Parish Schools attending Tues: Feast of St. John Bosco

9.00am Mass Wed: 9.00am Mass Thurs: Feast of The Presentation of the Lord

9.00am Mass Fri: 9.00am Mass Sat: 9.00am Healing Mass

9.30am Confessions 5.00pm Confessions

GOSPEL REFLECTION: The Beatitudes

The beatitudes are the badges of a true disciple of Christ. They are the marks of a child of God. They make us rich

in the sight of God. They open our minds and hearts to a new way of seeing and judging. They give us a whole new

set of bearings. The things the beatitudes stand for are very beautiful and very precious things, such as peace,

goodness, joy, love, gentleness, compassion, mercy, integrity… A person who lives according to the beatitudes is

already living in the kingdom of heaven. Eternal life will merely be the full blossoming of a plant that is green with life.

Flor McCarthy SDB

Flor McCarthy, SDB

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

2nd

of February 2017 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord at the Temple. All expectant mothers are invited to attend the 9am Mass on this day for a blessing and to receive a prayer and candle.

Please contact the Parish Office on 9741 4144 if you will be attending.

WORKSHOPS FOR BAPTISED ADULTS

TO RECEIVE FURTHER SACRAMENTS

Are you an adult who has been baptised but has never received the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Fr.

Frank will be conducting a series of workshops to prepare adults to receive the sacraments. Workshops are held on six Saturdays after Easter at 11am (dates to be confirmed). Please leave your details

at the Parish Office 97414144 or werribee@cam.org.au if you are

interested. Thank you.

On Monday, 31st

January 2017 we welcome the six Principals and all Staff of our Catholic Schools – MacKillop College, St. Andrew’s, Bethany, Corpus Christi, Our Lady of the Southern Cross and St. John the Apostle at a special Thanksgiving Mass at 9.00am to celebrate the beginning of this school year. We congratulate and welcome all new staff who are joining our Schools for 2017. Fr. Frank Buhagiar on behalf of St. Andrew’s Parish

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

FIRST COLLECTION (loose money): For the needs of the Priests in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and our local Priests.

SECOND COLLECTION: (Stewardship Envelopes or via credit card or direct debit): The Parish is financially dependent on our Stewardship Program to fund its operation. Note: Stewardship and Census Cards are available from the Church Brochure Racks or Parish Office.

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please collect your information pack from the Parish Office.

MINISTRY ROSTERS FOR WEEKEND OF 4th / 5th FEBRUARY 2017

EL SHADDAI CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP is opening for the Year 2017 on Tuesday, 7th February at 1.00pm to 2.30pm with Mass celebrated by Fr. Darien, followed by afternoon tea. All welcome.

DIVINE MERCY GROUP will commence on Friday, 3rd February 2017. For all enquiries please call Philomen Fernandes on Ph. 8742 3520.

GODSTART IN 2017 – Godstart is a fun and dynamic “Pray” Group for two to five year olds and their carers. Children learn about their faith through Bible stories, craft, music, dance and prayer. Please note the change of day and time for 2017. It will be held every FOURTH FRIDAY of the month. We will commence on

Friday, 24th February 2017 at the NEW TIME of 12.30pm – 2.30pm. All welcome! If you are interested in attending or if you have any questions, please contact Susanne Sweeny on 0438 372 952.

ST. ANDREW’S PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS ENROLMENTS FOR 2018 – Enrolments for our 5 Catholic Primary Schools open on 1st March 2017 until the end of April 2017. All our five Primary Schools are strictly zoned. Parents are invited to visit each school’s website for more information and to determine which school you are zoned to. If you do not have internet access, please ring the school. Fr. Frank P.P.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF STUDENTS – RCIS Assistant Priest Fr. Darien will be conducting workshops for Secondary Students residing within the Parish of St. Andrew’s and wishing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist and/or Confirmation in 2017. Workshops will commence during the month of April and will conclude in August 2017. Please contact the Parish Office on 9741 4144 or werribee@cam.org.au for more information and to leave your details. Thank you.

T@P FEBRUARY: MADE FOR GREATNESS Join us for the first T@P of 2017 at our brand new venue the European Bier Cafe. "Made for Greatness" – How to achieve great things in a world that is willing to settle. After setting out in 2006, Sam Clear walked from the eastern most point of Brazil, through South America, Central America and North America, across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Railway and on foot again from Moscow to the western most point of Spain, to encourage people to pray for Christian Unity. Having to find food and water every day and relying on the hospitality of complete strangers, he was mugged at knife point, threatened at gun point, bashed on the side of the road, came face to face with dangerous animals and experienced temperatures from -33°C to 47°C, yet through it all what stood tall was love in action under the most incredible circumstances. Sam is an internationally renowned speaker who we a proud to have kicking off our new look Theology@thepub in 2017. Sam will be speaking to us about the challenges facing young people today as we strive for greatness in a world that is more often than not willing to settle for mediocrity. Where: European Bier Cafe, Level 1, 120 Exhibition Street, Melbourne When: Monday 6th February 2017 Dinner and drinks from 6.30pm. Talk commences at 7.30pm. Audience: 18 to 35 year olds; Priests and Religious of all ages welcome; Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tapmelb/ Please see flyer on notice boards.

6.00pm 8.00am 9.30am 11.00am 5pm

LECTORS Deb Mcllroy John Hennessy Lea Arida Fransisca Raviola

Peter Cullen

MUSIC Volunteer None Chris & Margot

O’Malley Volunteer

Sariling Tinig Choir

COUNTERS This Week: Next Week:

Sun 29 Jan: Team 5: F. Lombardo, S. Pante, K. McGuane, R. Fernandes Sun 5 Feb: Team 6: Ch. Bensted, M. Bensted, D. Cox, F. Pidtala

CHURCH CLEANING

Cleaning: Vacuuming:

Mon 30 Jan: Team 4: D. Tsardakis, S. Mogga Fri 3 Feb: Team 3: P. Filippin Mon 30 Jan: Team 1: E. Wallace, V. Galea

ALTAR CLOTHS This Week: Next Week:

Sun 29 Jan: Cora Demate Sun 5 Feb: Mary Nguyen

OUR LADY’S STATUE

This Week: Next Week:

Sun 29 Jan: Susanne Sweeny, 21 Centre Ave, Werribee, Ph. 9742 7580 Sun 5 Feb: Philomen Fernandes, 61 Hooker Rd., Werribee, Ph. 8742 3520

MACKILLOP COLLEGE OPEN DAY

Monday, 13th February 2017 from 2.00pm – 6.00pm

All welcome to attend and tour the College. For further information regarding the College, please visit the College website: www.mackillop.vic.edu.au

Enrolments for 2018 will close on 17th February 2017.

Please see flyer on notice boards.

WELCOME BEFORE BAPTISM

Dear Parents, as you prepare for your child’s Baptism, the people of St. Andrew’s rejoice that you have chosen to baptise your child, and we pray that in the coming years you and your family will

continue to know and grow in the love of God that is everlasting.

WYNDHAM INTERFAITH NETWORK invite you to “Journeys of Hope” to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week. Speaker: Sr. Bridgid Arthur from the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project; Date: Tuesday, 7th February 2017 from 10.30am – 11.30am at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre. Registration for catering purposes to: laurenceg@wyndhamcec.org.au Please see flyer on notice boards.

COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS (VICTORIA) – A discussion on Religion and Freedom of Speech on Sunday, 19th February 2017 at 3pm at Friedlander Hall, Temple Beth Israel, 76-82 Alma Road, St. Kilda. Admission: $10 (includes kosher afternoon tea). Please advise attendance by contacting the CCJ Office on Ph. 9429 5212 or Email ccjvic@bigpond.net.au Please see flyer on notice boards.

JOSEPH’S CORNER – WE ALL HAVE A STORY TO TELL – An invitation to share your stories over a cuppa in company of a small group in a friendly and supportive environment. Dates: Wednesday, 15th and 22nd February, 1st, 8th and 15th March 2017 (5 weeks) from 10am to 12pm. Venue: Joseph’s Corner, Corner Campbell and Bellin Streets, Laverton, Ph. 9315 2680 or Email: contact@josephscorner.org.au Please see flyer on notice boards.

JOB POSITIONS AVAILABLE – Job vacancies are advertised by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne for suitably qualified and experienced people. Please see flyer on notice boards for more details.

TAKE AWAY SHEET VIA EMAIL: If you would like to receive the TAS via email every week, please leave your name, phone no. and email address with the Parish Office. Thank you.