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Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil:
6:00pmSunday:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 6.00pmWeekday Masses
Tues-Sat: 9.30am
All preceded by Divine Mercy and Rosary
Reconciliation:
Sat: 10.00am -10.30am
5.15pm - 5.30pmEXPOSITION
Wednesday: 10. 00am - 11.00am
Cenacle Prayer Cancelled -
Address
Parish Support Centre
121-123 High Street,
Berwick 3806
9707 1355
Parish Presbytery
119 High Street,
Berwick 3806
9769 7430
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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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. -
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY
Over 2 days 220 delegates, representing all parts of the Diocese, gathered to pray, listen, and to have dialogue together, asking the Holy Spirit to guide them in determining what we need to do to become a more synodal, Christ- centred and missionary Diocese.
Working towards a plan for the next
5 years Berwick Parish delegates -
Chris O, Liz O, Geraldine N, Chris R, Tara, Fr Paul and representatives from
SFX, John and Kevin, and from St John of God, Lisa and Rhonda, certainly felt
the Holy Spirit at work in the room. The Mission Council will begin putting a 5 year
plan together, but we can, however, begin bringing action to our parish now.
“May we develop the courage to be people of mission, alert to opportunities, always on the move, bringing Good News to our needy world, Wind and Fire for one another”.
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The L.A.M.P
Saturday March 1, 12.00pm – 7.00pm with Mass at 6.00pm @ St Agatha's School Hall Cranbourne. Cost $5.00. Reconciliation available. A day of prayer, reflection, worship and fun amongst our Diocese's Catholic Youth! (Ages 12+). For more information, please see the flyer in the foyer or call Dominic Rode on 0403 045 161.
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LENTEN PROGRAM
If you are interested in leading or being part of a Lenten Group, please call Peggy on 9707 4072 so that the resource can be ordered.
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AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS
Is available for collection in the foyer.
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STAY ALERT
Please be mindful of valuables left in your car. We have had some cars broken into recently during mass and want our parishioners to be safe.
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PARISH PROJECT COLLECTION
Over the past four years we have had a builder who diligently maintains the roof of the church and we have become aware that we have various roof leaks. As they cannot be fixed we are requiring a new roof. We are therefore having a few collections over the year to assist with the cost. At the moment we are in the process of obtaining some quotes. A collection will be taken up this weekend to go towards this project.
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OLD BLESSED PALMS
May be left in the foyer in preparation for Ash Wednesday.
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MONTHLY CUPPA
Has been running successfully after the 9.00am Mass on the second Sunday of the month. If anyone would like to assist with this ministry, please contact the Parish Support Centre. There has been a group offer to run a monthly cuppa on the third Sunday after the 10.30am Mass beginning next month. Obviously, helpers would be welcomed.
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MEASURING HOPE
IDuring the Year of Hope, St Michael’s parishioners are invited to donate blood and join the St Michael’s Parish Berwick Team by using the teams tab on the website lifeblood.com.au or in the app. Parish donations will be counted and reported monthly in the Good News.
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LAUDATO SI
Is a document that gives Hope. During the year parishioners are invited to read a portion of the document. There will be discussions monthly with the first meeting being on paragraphs 1 to 26, on February 27 at 7.30pm in the church. Laudato Si is freely available at vatican.va under the Encyclicals tab or the book can be purchased through Pauline Books.
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOUP VAN
Are you keen to volunteer to make a significant impact in our local community? St Vinnies Soup Van services 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 from the van 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. Further info: Barb on 0425 843 156 or Jo on 0419 566 146..
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OPEN DAY
St Francis Xavier College, March 22, 10.00am-2.00pm at Berwick & Officer campuses. Register your interest at sfx.vic.edu.au
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ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Aims to provide a link between Parish Priests, Principal, teachers and parishioners in relation to the provision of Catholic education in the parish communities and promote community development by fostering strong inter-relationships between the parishes and the school. If you would like to be involved or more information contact Rosalynn Rechichi: rrechichi@sfx.vic.edu.au
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WEEKEND LENTEN RETREAT
At St Thomas Apostle, Clyde North, Saturday and Sunday March 8 & 9. More information Parish Centre 5998 0947, Jon 0411 381 924, Emma 0418 918 787
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SPIRITUAL RENEWAL MINISTRY
At OLHC on March 8. See flyer.
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LENT 2025 WITH THE CATHOLIC GUY, BRUCE DOWNES
DOWNES: Lent is a time when we can grow closer to God and prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Easter. Each day you will receive a short, practical and inspiring video to help you make this Lenten journey more powerful and prayerful. This program is free, to sign up go to: BruceDownes.org/Lent
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PILGRIMS OF HOPE
The Jubilee Year 2025 is a special year of grace, inaugurated by Pope Francis who has chosen the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. Pope Francis encourages us to focus on how our faith requires us to care for our communities, reflecting the importance of social justice. If you would like to read about Jubilee click here
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THE JUBILEE PRAYER
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
