JUBILEE YEAR of ST FRANCIS PRAYER

Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago
went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace,
intercede for us before the Lord.
You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano,
teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation
that breaks down every wall.
You who, unarmed, crossed the lines of war
and misunderstanding,
give us the courage to build bridges where
the world raises up boundaries
In this time afflicted by conflict and division,
intercede for us so that we may become peacemakers:
unarmed and disarming witnesses
of the peace that comes from Christ. Amen

MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

Lord Jesus Christ,
in the Most Holy Eucharist you give yourself to us completely.
May we always approach you with hearts full of faith,
receive you with humility and love,
and carry your presence into the world
with compassion and joy.
Strengthen our unity as your Body,
and make us true witnesses of your love. Amen.

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL

Wishing St Catherine’s Primary School a Happy 30th Birthday. May God bless staff, parents and students past and present. Thank you for the beautiful artwork that was donated to the church, which will be proudly displayed at St Michael’s.

GOOD NEWS

Notices required by 10.00am, Thursday. Thank you.

PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES

Are ready for collection in the foyer. Thank you for your support.

7.30AM MORNING MASS

This Sunday from 8.30am.

PLEASE PRAY

For our Confirmation candidates as they receive their sacrament this week. May they feel a special part our Parish, called to share Christ’s light with others through their words and actions. Please keep them in your prayers.

SCHOOL GROUND PARKING

Please remove your vehicle from the School Grounds after 10.30am Mass quickly, as the gates will be locked at 12.00pm. The school lets us use their car park during Mass times, however for security and safety of the school grounds we need to lock the gates after Mass. Thank you.

ST MICHAEL’S YOUTH GROUP – ‘Archangel Youth’

18-35-year-olds. For the month of June: June 7, The Youth will meet at St Patrick’s Cathedral for a Corpus Christi Procession at 2.00pm. Third Sunday June 21, 6.00pm Mass followed by a movie night in the Parish Support Centre. Anyone over 18 who wishes to join is most welcome. Other age youth groups will follow at a later stage.

RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

For child````````````ren who are Baptised Catholic and are in Grade 4 or above in 2026. Enrolments: Mon June 15, 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Tues June 16, 5.00pm – 7.00pm and Wed June 17, 9.00am - 12.00pm in St Michael’s Parish Support Centre. It will take a few minutes and is a prerequisite for your child to receive this sacrament and you will receive a pack with dates and booking instructions.

SVDP SOCIETY VINNIES WINTER APPEAL

Will be taken up next weekend, June 13/14. This year your commitment to helping those experiencing poverty, hardship and disadvantage is needed more than ever due to the difficult times existing, particularly cost of living pressures. Please give your support to the Vinnies Winter Appeal and help us to support those in need of a helping hand. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

THE LEGION OF MARY

Will be holding a Recruitment Drive on June 27 & 28 at all weekend Masses. It is a lay apostolic association within the Catholic Church, founded in Ireland and dedicated to prayer, spiritual growth, and service to others through the guidance of Our Lady. This will be an opportunity for parishioners to learn more about the mission and works of the Legion, and to consider becoming part of this meaningful ministry. Legion members will be available after each Mass to answer questions and speak with anyone interested in joining. We warmly invite you to learn more about the Legion’s work within our parish community.

READERS & PIETY ROSTERS

Will be prepared shortly. If you would like to join either ministry or your availability has changed, contact Geraldine at the Parish Support Centre. Thank you.

COLLECTORS

Diocesan Safeguarding procedures require us to collate names and details for all our volunteers, including regular collectors during Mass. Please write your name and details on the form in the sacristy. Thank you.

DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN - CONSULTATION PROCESS 2026

Thank you to all parishioners who have collected the forms, please return as soon as possible by placing them in the box in the foyer or returning them to the Parish Support Centre. Forms are available on the website or use the QR code. If you still wish to be heard please don’t hesitate to submit your thoughts.

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING

Every second Saturday 3.30pm - 5.00pm and every third Monday 4.30pm - 6.00pm of the month. Upcoming dates, June 13 and 22, July 11 and 20. Thank you to all that help with this ministry.

POPE'S PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE

That sports be an instrument of peace, encounter and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

ROSTERS

For all Ministries are on display in the foyer. Please check them regularly, and if you are unable to assist on your allocated date, it is your responsibility to swap with someone else.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER & VACUUM ROSTERS

Were emailed out last week. Rosters are available in the foyer for those without an email address.

VOCATIONS INVITATION COME AND SEE

Are you discerning a call to ministry? You are invited to an afternoon of storytelling and fellowship, on Sunday June 7 between 3.30pm-5.00pm at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish. This is an opportunity to meet others on a similar journey and hear firsthand accounts from priests about their lives and their unique calls to ministry. As the scripture reminds us, "the harvest is plentiful". Come and see where your path may lead.

NEW PAPAL ENCYCLICAL

Pope Leo XIV has released his historic first encyclical, ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ Our bishops have warmly welcomed this crucial message. Everyone is highly encouraged to read their full response and explore the encyclical's teachings by visiting the Catholic Diocese of Sale website: cdsale.org.au/news/

CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Online Information Session. Explore Philosophy, Ministry-related and Theology courses Monday June 15 at 7.00pm. Register at website: ctc.edu.au/information-session

WINTER WARMER

Sisters of Mercy invite you to Apollo Bay at the Star of the Sea accommodation. Special deal mid-May to late-August. Pay for 3 nights and receive the 4th free! Now $225.00pp and a one-off linen charge of only $15.00pp. Enjoy our beautiful coastal town with fewer crowds, rolling seas and a cosy place to stay. Information - staroftheseaapollobay.org.au email, apollobay@mcauleyministries.org.au or 0428 051 910

REFLECTION: Dianne Bergant CSA

This feast harkens back to the celebration of Holy Thursday. By way of the metaphors of food and drink, its readings provide us with a look at the mystery of divine presence.

They first provide a picture of a God who feeds us. In the past God set a table in freedom and then provided food that enabled our ancestors to survive. God fed those who were needy, not those who were worthy. Jesus offered sustenance to the crowds that gathered around him. It was not manna from heaven that he offered but his own flesh and blood as food and drink. This food and drink are the pledge of eternal life.

Those who eat this bread and drink this cup are caught up in a profound unity with God, a unity not envisioned in the wilderness experience. There is a new overlay of significance. Jesus’ claim to give his flesh and blood was a bold one, Paul’s seems even bolder. He states that partaking of the bread and the cup not only joins us with Christ, but actually makes us participants in the body and blood of Christ. Humanity and divinity are joined as one.

The Eucharist is a sign of unity in another way. Joined to the body and blood of Christ, we are joined to each other. We are one body and that body is Christ.

The Eucharist is truly a celebration of thanksgiving: thanksgiving for our transformation and thanksgiving for our unity.