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Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil:
6:00pmSunday:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 6.00pmWeekday Masses
Mon: 9.30am St Patrick’s Day
Tue-Sat: 9.30am
(preceded by Divine Mercy & Rosary.)
Divine Mercy & Rosary before MassReconciliation:
Saturday: 10.00am-10.30am.
5.15pm – 5.30pm (Not Saturday March 30)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
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
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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
The work of Caritas Australia is only possible with generous supporters and the dedication, passion and tenacity of our local partners who implement the programs. They are the heroes on the ground working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to create a better future for their communities. Please donate to Project Compassion, donation boxes and envelopes available in the foyer.
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ST MICHAEL’S HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES
(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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OFFICE CLOSURE
Staff Retreat Mon March 18 to Wed March 20 inclusive.
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PALM SUNDAY/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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PALM SUNDAY GREENERY
We require cut pieces of palms/olives/other suitable greenery for blessing on Palm Sunday. If you can help, please bring them in a box, already pre-cut, so as parishioners can collect them before Mass. We will need them by Friday March 22. Please let the Parish Support Centre know if you can help.
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ALTAR OF REPOSE
We are seeking donations of white flowers. Please place 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 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 as many hands make light work. Let the PSC know if you can help.
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GOOD FRIDAY 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. A donation to this annual appeal is a direct way to make a difference in the lives of those caught up in war, violence and instability in this region.
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SAVE THE DATE
May 3 & 4 Parish Retreat.
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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 for the year. The Chrism Mass is a great way to come to a deeper appreciation of the sacramental life of the Church. All welcome at the Cathedral however we will be livestreaming the Chrism Mass here at St Michael’s as the priests will be in Sale. Holy Communion will be distributed.
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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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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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NEW PASTORAL LIFE & MISSION TEAM
Bishop Greg Bennet has appointed Tara Bau, Anne Taylor, Siji Dominic, and Br Tony Clark as team members. The team will coordinate and support people in the Diocese who hold key pastoral leadership roles (priests and lay leaders) through consultation, providing formation opportunities, and building strong networks.
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DIOCESAN MISSION COUNCIL FORMATION DAY REPORT
Meeting on February 24 the intention was for members to get to know each other, to be aware of what is happening in the Diocese, and to begin working towards developing a common vision of the role and key functions of the Council. Members expressed feeling privileged, excited, hopeful, and energised to participate in the mandate of the DMC. Some spoke of the honour and trust they felt in being representative of, and connected to, all the people of the Diocese. They acknowledged the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit and grasping the call to co-responsibility for mission. Appreciation was also expressed for the new initiatives developing in the Diocese.
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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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ST FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI
Was an Italian-American Catholic religious sister and Saint. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Hear of Jesus, an institute that was to support Italian immigrants to the United States. Upon arrival in New York, she set about convincing the mayor to secure housing and health care for society's most vulnerable. Movie released March 7.
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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.