Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) ~ 13th & 14th July, 2013

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) ~ 13 th & 14 th July, 2013ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PARISH ~ GORDONSt. Brigid’s, Ballan ~ St. Patrick’s, Gordon ~ St. Michael’s, SpringbankSupervising Priest: Fr Barry Ryan ~ Parish Coordinators: Sue Daly (Moderator), Lin Bowers, John FabreVisiting Priest: Fr Shane Mackinlay ~ For Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals: Contact Narelle Conroy (Parish Secretary) 5368 9280 Fax: 5368 9664 ~ C/- Post Office, Gordon Vic 3345 gordon@ballarat.catholic.org.au www.ballarat.catholic.org.au (follow parish links)PARISH VISION: That all parishioners and visitors are welcomed as family and nourished as the Body of ChristParish Pastoral CouncilParish SchoolsDonna Simpson (Chair), Patricia Binks (Secretary), Sue Daly (Coordinator Representative), Cathy Hanrahan, Anita Maher,Sue Clifford, Wendy Chennell, Rob Sargent, Tania Chapman, Marg McTigue, Peter Johnson (School Principal)St. Brigid’s Primary SchoolSt. Patrick’s Primary SchoolSt. Michael’s Primary SchoolPrincipal: Mr. Peter JohnsonPrincipal: Mr Michael KennedyPrincipal: Mr Michael Kennedy 5368 1015 Fax: 5368 2068 5368 9495 Fax: 5368 9198 5334 0344 Fax: 5334 0533www.sbballan.catholic.edu.auwww.spgordon.catholic.edu.au www.smspringbank.catholic.edu.auThanks to all who give generously to each of these collections:Loose Presbytery: $300.00 Parish: $28.40Planned Giving Envelopes: $3,611.00 Year to date: $56,532.05Direct Debit June: $757.00 Pope’s Collection (to date): $367.50Finance Committee Vacancies.A vacancy is required in representation of Springbank on theFinance Committee. To register your interest for thisimportant role – please : Narelle Conroy on 5368 9280.10 Pin BowlingNow that the ten-pin bowling centre in Ballarat has reopened,ten-pin bowling social nights have resumed. Pleasecontact Helen Blazek on 5368 2043 if you are interested inparticipating.Coming Events and Meetings:1. August 2 nd , retreat day for children preparing for theSacrament of Confirmation and Eucharist.2. The Sacrament of Confirmation & Eucharist will becelebrated by Bishop Paul Bird at Springbank onAugust 10 th , 6:30pm, at Gordon on August 11 th , 8:45amand Ballan at 10:30am.3. Children’s Liturgy will be held during mass within themonth of July at St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s.Church Cleaning – JulyThank you to all our volunteers who keep our Churches neat and wellmaintained.BALLAN GORDON SPRINGBANKBrigid CappelloEily CareyKate Carey &Leisa CareyKath O’NeilJenny Everard &Renae RobsonST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC PARISH ~ BUNGAREESt Peter’s, Clarkes Hill ~ St Brendan’s, Dunnstown ~ St Michael’s, BungareeParish Priest: Fr Shane Mackinlay 5334 0450 Fax: 5334 0514 bungaree@ballarat.catholic.org.auC/- Post Office, Bungaree Vic 3352 www.ballarat.catholic.org.au (follow parish links)Collections Last WeekPresbytery: $223.80 Planned Giving: $1,105.00Pope’s Collection (to date):: $133.20Confirmation & EucharistRetreat Day~ Friday 2 nd August, Bungaree ParishCentreCelebration of Confirmation andEucharist by Bishop Paul Bird ~ Saturday3 rd August, 6.30pm, St Brendan’s,Dunnstown and Sunday 4 th August, StMichael’s, Bungaree.Seventeen children from our parish arecurrently preparing to celebrateConfirmation and First Eucharist. We offer our prayers andsupport for them and their families, during this time ofpreparation.The fourth week of the program is entitledRemembering Jesus. This week, children and theirfamilies will be reflecting on the Mass as a ‘specialmeal’ that helps us remember and give thanks.The Mass is like a family meal: a time when weshare, talk, listen and are nourished. At Mass wedo these things as God’s family, in the presence ofJesus.

LITURGIESWed 17 th July Springbank 9.30am Prayer GroupThur 18 th July Ballan 10.00am Prayer GroupSat 20 th July Dunnstown 6.30pm Sunday MassSun 21 st JulyGordon 8.45amBallan10.30amSunday Mass1 st Sunday 2 nd Sunday 3 rd Sunday 4 th Sunday 5 th SundayDunnstown Springbank Dunnstown Clarkes Hill SpringbankSat 6.30pm(Blampied) (Clunes) (Blampied) (Clunes) (Blampied)Sun 8.45am Gordon Bungaree Gordon Gordon BungareeSun 10.30am Ballan (Creswick 9.00am – Daylesford 10.30am)Recent DeathsClarrie ScholzAnniversariesLuke Moran, Robert Cahir, Michael Flynn, Kevin Maher,Jimmy Toohey, John Graham, Alice McCarthy, PatO’Neil and Clare Molloy.We offer our prayerful support for the sickPhil Sherry, Anthony Conroy, Fay Thomas, Mary O’Loughlin,Margaret & Teresa Bretherton, Anna Bartaska, MitchellPrendergast, Fr Justin Woodford, Hudson Bray, MaryCassar, Moira Myers, Jeciel Nuyda, Joe Donegan, Kath &Michelle Hall, Louise Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Bill Drever,Garry Bowden.Welcome to Visiting PriestWelcome to Fr Rupert Bowd, who is celebrating Masses inour parishes while Fr Shane is on his annual holidays. FrGary Jones ( 5348 2026) is available if a priest is neededduring the week.Baptism AnniversariesThis month, we celebrate the anniversaryof the following recent baptisms: FlynnNoah Boyd (2012) and Gwendolyn MaeBond.Lord God, strengthen your Spirit in them, sothey may walk in newness of life.The Diary of Anne FrankPresented by Damascus College, 24–27 July. Tickets: $15adult, $10 student, $40 family www.damascus.vic.edu.auBush DanceThe Central Zone Youth Ministry are holding a Bush Danceat St Augustine’s Parish School Hall, Napier St Creswick, onSaturday 10 th August from 7pm til 10.30pm. Entertainmentby ‘The Cheeky Possums’ and ‘Tar Here Jack’. Entry is free.A gold coin donation to Youth Projects would beappreciated. Please bring a plate to share, Tea, Coffee &Cordial provided. Enquiries to: Barry – 0409 458053Vote for the Common GoodAustralia's Catholic Bishops have issued an electionstatement to focus attention on some key issues of vitalconcern to the Australian community. As well as a letter,the statement includes brief comments on 10 current issuesand 10 principles of Catholic social teaching. See:www.catholicsvote.org.au"In writing this letter to you, we draw upon our rich traditionof social teaching and upon the Church’s long experience ofserving all people without distinction through our work in abroad range of areas including health care, education andsocial services. The principles of social teaching cross partypolitical boundaries and Catholics may, in good conscience,form different opinions on the candidates and parties standingfor election."We encourage Catholics to look beyond their own individualneeds to apply a different test at the ballot box – the test ofwhat we call the common good. The good of the individualand the good of society as a whole must be brought togetherin harmony. When they are, we have the common good."Catholic tradition holds that the common good isunderpinned by the promotion and protection of humandignity. Implicit in seeking the common good is the desire toserve the poor, the marginalised, the sick and the forgotten inour community."As Catholics, we need to take our democratic freedomsseriously and become involved in the political process. Thismight mean joining a political party or even standing forelection. We should all take the opportunity to meet with localcandidates and make our concerns known. We offer strongencouragement to the many Catholic people who are alreadyengaged in political life at various levels. Most importantly, wemust pray for our political leaders as they prepare for theupcoming election, that they will always serve the good of thewhole nation."Facing the Truth – www.facingthetruth.org.auThe Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into child abuse has nowconcluded its public hearings.Go to www.facingthetruth.org.au to find: response to Victoria Police by Melbourne ResponseIndependent Commissioners videos on the Church’s processes for dealing withallegations of sexual abuse statements made by those appearing before the Inquiry new fact sheets and frequently asked questions18 corrections to common misconceptions about childabuse and the Catholic Church.Subscribe to receive email updates about new information.READER / INTERCESSIONS PRESENTATION OF GIFTS COMMUN. MINISTER ALTAR SERVERS13 th & 14 th July 15 th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C): Deuteronomy 30:10-14 ~ Colossians 1:15-20 ~ Luke 10:25-37Springbank ~ 6.30pm Kath O’Neil & Pat Ronan Greg McAloon Julie TooheyBungaree ~ 8.45am Tom Moloney S Steenhuis L Jeffrey/L ReidyBallan ~ 10.30am Lin Bowers & John Fabre Helen & Anthony Blazek Cathy Mullane & Simone Fodor20 th & 21 st July 16 th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C): Genesis 18:1-10 ~ Colossians 1:24-28 ~ Luke 10:38-42Dunnstown ~ 6.30pm Ash & Brad Simpson Terry Simpson Family Trish White Max & Jade PeterkenGordon ~ 8.45am Therese Winter & Debbie Goldie Mark Conroy Family Beth CallejaBallan ~ 10.30am Patrick Hodgon & Lloyd Lamb Shaun Conroy Family John Fabre & Bert Jarvis27 th & 28 th July 17 th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C): Genesis 18:20-32 ~ Colossians 212-14 ~ Luke 11:1-13Clarkes Hill ~ 6.30pm Pat Prendergast Mary (Peter) Prendergast Marty ForbesGordon ~ 8.45am Carmen Camilleri & Eddie Davis John & Ann Micallef Pat BarryBallan ~ 10.30am Shaun Conroy & Peter Johnson Pat & Leon Burvill Dianne Johnson & Lloyd Lamb