OFFICE HOURS

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

First Reading : Is 66:18-21 A reading from the prophet Isaiah

Responsorial Psalm: Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.

Second Reading : Heb 12:5-7, 11-13 A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

Gospel Acclamation : Alleluia, alleluia!

I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. Alleluia!

Gospel : Lk 13:22-30 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to

Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, will only a few people be saved?"

He answered them, "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will

attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has

arisen and locked the door, then will you stand outside knocking and saying, 'Lord,

open the door for us.' He will say to you in reply, 'I do not know where you are from.

And you will say, 'We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.'

Then he will say to you, 'I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you

evildoers!' And there will be wailing and grinding of teeth when you see Abraham,

Isaac, and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God and you yourselves cast

out. And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the

south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. For behold, some are last who

will be first, and some are first who will be last."

The Gospel of the Lord.

DID YOU KNOW? Points of interest and Catholic lore † The community for whom Luke wrote his Gospel was made up largely of Gentiles (non-

Jews). They are the ones from the ‘east and west, north and south’ who have come to a place at the feast because they came to faith in the risen Christ.

† This is a text about the universality of God’s love and the redemption God offers. It is not limited to a particular group or nationality. It is open to all who respond positively.

† Some Christian denominations have a very exclusive view of salvation and believe that only ‘a few’ will be saved. This is not the case with the Catholic Church, which sees the salvation offered by Christ as very inclusive—open to all who come to faith.

† In John’s Gospel, Jesus refers to himself as the ‘gate’ through which people must come to be saved.

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

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time C 25 August 2019

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 Parish list - please fill out a new parishioner card available from the

Welcome Desk and hand it back to them.

THANK YOU FROM CATHOLICCARE SUNDAY APPEAL - CatholicCare is deeply grateful for the support of our parish during last weeks CatholicCare Sunday Appeal. Because of our parish’s donations, and donations from the Catholic church community, they can contin-ue to support vulnerable and disadvantaged families through a range of social services. Thanks you for making a difference. A total of $1286.20 was donated last weekend by our parish community. FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Our next outing on 5th September will be lunch at the Hampton Park Tavern commencing 12noon. Everyone welcome to join us. Further info' please contact Bob or Sylvia Ph:5991-5260 or Mob:0404 098 214. 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 Apostolic Nuncio the Most Reverend Adolfo Tito Yllana, Bishop Patrick O’Regan and priests in the Diocese of Sale. All are wel-come to attend this mass. Please come dressed in your National dress. 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. PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO WEEKDAY SERVICES - there will be no Mass on Tuesday 27 August at 7.30pm, the Rosary and novena to Our Lady of Good Health will still be observed. Communion services will be celebrated on Wednesday 28th and Friday 30th August and Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 29th and Saturday 31st August. 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. The next workshop for all Readers and Eucharistic Ministers is on Thursday the 29th of August at 7.30pm. 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 September. Please note that it is mandatory that all Lectors and Eucha-ristic Ministers have a valid working with children check. If for whatever reason you wish to conclude your commitment to this minis-try, could you please email Deb Malmo on debwenmalmo@gmail.com. Thank you. 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. We also invite those who would like to be part of the Diocesan Choir and inter-ested in singing at the ordination to 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. For enquiries call Emmaus on 0477474848 . Hope to meet you soon. Theresa & Geraldine.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS FOR CONFIRMATION MASSES – We request Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers to please consider volunteering at Confirmation Masses and please write your name on the Roster in the foyer or call the parish office on 97047935. The Masses will be celebrated by Bishop Patrick O’Regan on Friday 20th September at 7:30pm, Saturday 21st Septem-ber 11am and 2pm, and Sunday 22nd September 2pm. We would truly appreciate if you are able to volunteer your time.

VOCATIONS DAY- WHERE IS GOD CALLING YOU? Come and See, where God may be calling you to serve! You may be drawn to ministries available in your parish or a vocation of service as a catechist, missionary, priest or religious. Be inspired by this day of guest speakers, including Fr Michael Willemsen, Fr Robin Koning SJ & Sr Rachel McLoughlin ibvm to be held at St Agatha’s Primary School Hall on Saturday 21st September, beginning with Mass in the Church at 9.30am. Sausage Sizzle and Refreshments will be available by donation and the day will conclude at 4pm. See noticeboard for further details or contact 5996 1985.

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.

SAVE THE DATE - The next Youth “LAMP” Event will be held on the 5th of October 2019 at St Thomas Apostle Parish, Clyde North. All youth are invited to attend this event.

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.

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.

SALE DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY 13/14 SEPTEMBER 2019- How can you join in the discussion for our Diocesan Assembly? You are invited to join in a parish discussion on the Diocesan Assembly Themes and share your thoughts. You might also wish to discuss in small groups. The discussion kit is available from your parish office or you can download it from the Diocesan website https://www.cdsale.org.au/news/ You may also send in your own personal submission online https://www.cdsale.org.au/news/ Conversation Topics are; 1. Faith Formation & Spirituality (living out the joy of the Gospel) 2. Leadership & Governance (providing leadership and structures that promote evangelisation) 3. Families and Vocation (raising disciples in our families, so that they can go out into the world) 4. Liturgy and Prayer (nourishing our communities) 5. The Welcoming Community (a community on mission, not maintenance) GODSTART CARDS FOR SEPTEMBER - are now available for pickup 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

Baptisms this Weekend

Felicity Quinn Olufson, Jaiden Ruven Perera, Jasper Benjamin Bartlett, Ayla Marielos Pereira Pena & Sienna Atarah Taripo

Congratulations and Welcome into our Parish

Mass Intentions for the Week

24/08 6.00pm Gwen Hennell (RIP) Death Anniversary Florence Fanchette (RIP) Death Anniversary Jean-Marc Fanchette (RIP) Birthday Remembrance Thanksgiving Mass for Isaac O'Dath on his birthday Thanksgiving Mass for Theresa Anne Doherty on her birthday

25/08 9.00am Christian Spencer (RIP) 9th Death Anniversary Tracey Ann Missaglia (RIP) 1st death Anniversary Joseph Delany (RIP) 9th Death Anniverary Anne Teresa (RIP) 12th Death Anniversary 11.00am Emila & Paul Morin (RIP) Remembrance Winifred Castelino (RIP) 2nd Death Anniversary Thanksgiving Mass for Ronalda & Jayden Thomas Gladys Thomas (RIP) Death Anniversary

6.00pm Vincenzo Fiorello (RIP) 5th Death Anniversary Noreen Wilson (RIP) Recent Death Julio Lobato (RIP) Recent Death Julian Lorenzo (RIP) Recent Death

CHANGES TO SERVICES 27/08 7.30am NO EVENING MASS 28/08 9.15am COMMUNION SERVICE 29/08 9.15am MASS 30/08 9.15am COMMUNION SERVICE 31/08 9.15am Sydney Seesahye for good health

RECENT DEATHS - Noreen Wilson, Daphne Walles & Angelo La Fuci DEATH ANNIVERSARIES - Gwen Hennell , Florence Fanchette, Chris-tian Spencer, Tracey Ann Missaglia, Joseph Delany, Anne Teresa, Winifred Castelino, Gladys Thomas, Sam Catalogna, Alfred Lewis, Honorio Layut, Chantal Taylor, Rutherford Vanderputt, Jennifer Clair. 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, Nick Pilakis, Sandra Logan, Oliver Igna-tius Manezes, Samantha Watson, Efren Moldez, Samantha Watson, Reese Armitage, Nicky Stockes.

Parish Rosters 6.00pm 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm (Saturday) _____________________________________________________________ ALTAR SERVERS - 24/25 AUGUST Curt F Jason J Eugene T Ashton N Elden T Chanel F Johnson L Alma J David G Alan S Shervin C Jordan M Hilary D Emilia W Kevin S Austin C Shanelle P Jo C Jozsef G Eliza T Jayden W Brianna R Matthew C Jared D Julienne L EUCHARIST MINISTERS - 24/25 August Clyde N Deb M Sheila F Linda D’A Gloria I Paula R Cynthia M Vincent F Beverly D Darryl J Deb R Colette M Vivian H Volunteer Dorina L Maureen R Paula N Lupe I Angel G John L Tina R Jeane B Steven M Mary H Perna P Kathy V Marie-France C Michael M Dinnah J Sarina R Nigel V Elda D'A Daniela P Ken J Ian V Sandra W Roland D John C Michael K Lingga B

READERS - 24/25 August Meghan D Peter F Glenn R Seann B Ramona D

Sally Ann D'S Veronica E Ken S Joselito De L Amanda R

WELCOME GROUP - 24/25 August Sally D Jeane B Sheila F Teresa S Twina L

Gerard D Clare B Shevon P Carol D Fred

Meghan D Maureen G

Jamie M Gina B

Marie-Helene

Alishsa

Olivia

Parish Rosters 6.00pm 7.30am 9.00am 11.00am 6.00pm (Saturday)____________________________________________________________ ALTAR SERVERS - 31 August/1 September Maria S Jason J Peona R Ashton N Joshua R Kiara D'S Johnson L Ana I David G Tristan P Jaydan H Jordan M Sarah V Emilia W Eaiden T Aalia M Shanelle P Tyra S Jozsef G Alan S Felix T Brianna R Laura M Jared D'S Kevin S

EUCHARIST MINISTERS - 31 August/1 September Juel A Veronica E Anthony D'O Dennis K Jeremy C

Rozaitta A Peter F Reeni D'O Joselito DeL Kim C

Troy B Jacintha J Deb R Rosita L Ramona D'S

Luke D Lourdes J Glenn R Yolanda L Emily D'S

Linus D'S Sylvia J Claire R Antoine M Jacqui D

Meghan D'S Deb M Lauri R Astrid N Peter G

Sally D'S Josephine M Christina P Ensy P Gloria I

Carleen F Colette M Maria C Anthony R Darryl J

READERS - 31 August/1September Nancy H Jan J Vivian H Barbara L Jessica Y Malley M Kevin J Maritta A Alma P John L WELCOME GROUP - 31 August/1September Carleen F Roland D Steve M Linda D Ramona Conrad A Clare B Reeni D Shanya C Thilitha Brian D Eugene C Sharon S Amy R Joe M

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