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Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil:
6:00pmSunday:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 6.00pmWeekday Masses
Tue: 11.00am - Live stream
Wed: 9.30am, preceded by Divine Mercy & Rosary.
Thu: 7.30pm
Sat: 7.30pm
No Mass sheets this week.Reconciliation:
Cancelled
EXPOSITION
Wednesday after 9.30am Mass
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Address
Parish Support Centre
121-123 High Street,
Berwick 3806
9707 1355
Parish Presbytery
119 High Street,
Berwick 3806
9769 7430
PALM SUNDAY
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PARISH PRAYER
St Michael the Archangel,
patron of our parish, be with us as we strive
to be faithful to our Baptismal call,
to love God and our neighbours.
Spread your protective wings over us
and our entire parish.
Protect us from fear, lies and everything
that prevents us from experiencing
God’s love for us in all its fullness.
Help us to always choose what is
good, right, and true and nurture within us
the courage, love, and respect
we need to face our fears
and to protect all of God’s creation. Amen. -
Project Compassion
This year, we shared with you the story of three inspiring women from across the globe, who overcame challenges to complete their education, access water and find secure employment. With the support of compassionate people like you, they are now forging a path to a better future for their families and their communities. There is still time to donate!
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GOOD FRIDAY
(ONLY Good Friday Passion in the St Michael’s School Stadium)
HOLY THURSDAY: March 28
Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7.30pm
HGOOD FRIDAY: March 29
Stations of the Cross: 10.00am St Michael’s Church
Passion Service: 3.00pm Stadium
HHOLY SATURDAY: March 30
Easter Vigil: 7.30pm
HEASTER SUNDAY: March 31
Masses: 7.30am
9.00am
10.30am
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EASTER ROSTERS
If you would like to help with any of the ministries please add your name to the roster in the foyer.
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ALTAR OF REPOSE
We are seeking donations of white flowers. Please place them in the buckets in the church on Wednesday March 27. If you are unable to purchase flowers, but would like to make a contribution towards them, please hand it to either priest, or drop into the Parish Support Centre.
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GOOD FRIDAY
We are looking for young parishioners (Grade 4 and above) to Read, Commentate and Altar Serve during the Passion. Please contact the Parish Support Centre. Practice times to be advised.
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STADIUM SET UP
Straight after the Stations of the Cross at 10.00am, please stay to help many hands make light work. Let the PSC know if you can help.
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GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND APPEAL
Collection will be taken up at Friday’s Passion Service. This collection offers all Catholics an opportunity to express their solidarity with Christians in the Holy Land, with all donations helping make a difference in the lives of those caught up in war, violence, and instability in this region.
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THE ANNUAL CHRISM MASS
Will be celebrated on Tuesday March 26, at 11.00am at St Mary’s Cathedral Sale. This ancient and symbolically rich liturgy manifests the unity of the priests of the Diocese with Bishop Greg as they renew their priestly promises. During the liturgy, Bishop Greg will bless the three Holy Oils (the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Chrism) which will be used in the celebration of the sacraments throughout the Diocese this year. The Chrism Mass is a great way to come to a deeper appreciation of the sacramental life of the Church. All are welcome at the Cathedral, however we will be livestreaming the Chrism Mass here at
St Michael’s, beginning at 10.45am, with distribution of Holy Communion. Click here to watch
Chrism Mass Booklet:For those participating online, can be accessed at click here for the booklet or by the QR code.
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JUNIOR LEGION
Open for new members from our parish. Aimed at children from 6 years old to 12 years old and held on a Saturday at 4.30pm, in the Parish Support Centre. Prayer, Catechesis, and activities.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 3 & 4 Parish Retreat.
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COME AND SEE
Bishop Greg has called for the young men of our Parishes who sense a call from God to life as a priest, or who simply want to come and enquire, to come to St Agatha's Parish, Cranbourne on Sunday April 7 at 2.00pm. It will be an opportunity to meet and greet those living the life, to pray with them and have your questions answered. Remember, "the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it" Mt13:45
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ST VINCENTS SOUP VAN
Are you keen to volunteer to make a significant impact in our local community? St Vinnies Soup Van services the communities of Berwick, Narre Warren, Hampton Park and Cranbourne by providing nutritious meals and compassion to those in need. We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist in either preparing and cooking meals and/or distributing meals and pantry items at our regular distribution stops. We operate out of the kitchen at St Francis Xavier College in Beaconsfield, distributing meals on Sunday and Thursday evenings and a pantry run fortnightly on Tuesdays.
There is no greater reward than seeing the immense difference you can make to the lives of others who are in dire need, as witnessed on each and every soup van run. If this is something you might be interested in, please collect a pamphlet from the church foyer with more information or email Jo: berwick.sv.pres@svdp-vic.org.au
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PARENTS PRAYER GROUP
At Rivercrest on a Tuesday morning at 8.45am in the Reflections Café. Further info: andria.vanotterloo@rivercrest.vic.edu.au or Cheryl.lees@rivercrest.vic.edu.au All welcome.
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MAGI PILGRIMAGES
Fr Richard Rosse would like to invite you to a 14-day pilgrimage departing on May 21. Featuring Fatima, Valladolid, Lourdes, Nice, Siena, Rotondo and Rome for all-inclusive price of $8190 (return economy airfares, premium hotels, all breakfasts & dinners, Catholic Priest and English-speaking professional guides). For enquiries & bookings call 1300 721 561 or email us pilgrimage@magiholidays.com.au.
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JOSEPH’S EASTER DREAM
I had a dream Mary, like the one that you had at Christmas. It was also about our Son Jesus, who on Good Friday gave the Greatest Gift of all to humanity - his Life. But in this dream Mary, so few people understood the true meaning of Easter. So many people disbelieved and doubted the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Son Jesus. They were looking forward to Easter as only a break away from work - a long weekend. Oh Mary, how the world had changed! The evil one had deceived many of our Son’s children. I looked on in disbelief as both young and old exchanged gifts of chocolate and talked of the Easter Bunny, rather than remembering the Great Gift of Life our Son had given them. They didn’t realize the intense suffering and pain Jesus endured for all! Rather than spending time with our Son, many chose to spend their time shopping, gambling, camping, and participating in sporting events over these most sacred days. Unfortunately, Good Friday had for many become just a good holiday. I then saw our Son nailed to the cross, crowned with thorns and His eyes were filled with tears as He looked towards his Heavenly Father and said: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Mary, when I suddenly awoke from this dream, I fervently prayed: Please, let none of what I dreamt come True. This Easter, let us celebrate the Holy Days not Holidays. (Written by Karen Maree and John Canavan).
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DIVINE MERCY NOVENA St Michael’s Church
Friday March 29 - Saturday April 7
GOOD FRIDAY 29 8.30am
HOLY SATURDAY 30 8.30am
EASTER SUNDAY 31 8.30am (Mass 9.00am)
EASTER MONDAY 1 8.30am
TUESDAY 2 8.30am (Rosary 9.00am, Mass 9.30am)
WEDNESDAY 3 8.30am (Rosary 9.00am, Mass 9.30am, Exposition 10.00am, Benediction 11.00am)
THURSDAY 4 8.30am (Rosary 9.00am, Mass 9.30am)
FRIDAY 5 8.30am (Rosary 9.00am, Mass 9.30am)
SATURDAY 6 8.30am (Rosary 9.00am, Mass 9.30am, Reconciliation until 10.30am)
SUNDAY 7 Novena observed in neighbouring parishes.