“Yes, Lord your children ought to be set free. I want to help whomever

you put in my path. Open my eyes of Mercy.”

ST. ANDREW’S PARISH Incorporating the Communities of Werribee Central, Wyndham Vale, Werribee South, Werribee North, Tarneit West, Upper Point Cook

and Little River

105 Greaves Street Nth.

P.O. Box 872

WERRIBEE VIC 3030

ABN No. 28681862552

Email: werribee@cam.org.au www.standrewswerribee.org.au

Tel: 9741 4144

Fax: 9741 4433 Parish Office Opening Hours:

Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 4pm

Fri 9am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4pm

Liturgy: Mass Times Saturday 6pm Vigil Sunday 8, 9.30, 11am, 5pm Reconciliation Saturday 9.30am and 5pm

PARISH TEAMS

Pastoral Team:

Fr. Frank Buhagiar PP

Fr. Darien Sticklen

Fr. Shymon

Thekkekalathungal Marthese Temming Pastoral Care in

Werribee North Community

Louisa Sullivan Pastoral Care in Wyndham Vale

Sherry Vivera Pastoral Care in Werribee South/

Werribee Central

Therese Kennedy Home Based RE Coordinator

Benita Dahanayake Home Based RE Coordinator

Norma Marot Baptism Prep. & RCIC

Administrative Team: Birgit Minness (Coordinator)

Cora Ilagan

Jen Climie (Finance)

South Sudanese Deacon:

Rev. George Piech Meat

9741 4144 (1st/3rd Tue)

PARISH SCHOOLS

St. Andrew’s Primary

School – Ph. 9741 3686

Principal:

Michael Gavaghan

Corpus Christi Primary

School – Ph. 9741 8440

Principal: Linda Roynic

Bethany Primary School –

Ph. 9742 9800

Principal:

Marlene Monahan

Our Lady of the Southern

Cross Primary School –

Ph. 9974 8500

Principal: Jennifer Poon

St. John the Apostle PS –

Tarneit West

Ph. 9748 9003

Principal: Simon Dundon

MacKillop Catholic

Regional College –

Ph. 8734 5200

Principal: Rory Kennedy

Thomas Carr Catholic

Regional College –

Ph. 8734 2444

Principal:

Dr. Andrew Watson

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 23rd OCTOBER 2016 – Year C As we come to worship, we remember the Wathaurong People,

the original custodians of this land.

FIRST READING: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 The LORD is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint. The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens. The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds, judges justly and affirms the right, and the Lord will not delay. THE WORD OF THE LORD.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23

Response: The Lord hears the cry of the poor. I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad.

The LORD confronts the evildoers, to destroy remembrance of them from the earth. When the just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. The LORD redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.

Response: The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

SECOND READING: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Beloved: I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only

to me, but to all who have longed for his appearance. At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be completed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. THE WORD OF THE LORD.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia. God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia.

GOSPEL: Luke 18:9-14

Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.’ But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD.

This weekend is the Annual Catholic Mission World Mission Appeal.

Please give generously. Thank you.

PRAYER AT HOME: The humble prayer of the tax collector makes a suitable prayer for you this week: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

VOCATION VIEW: If you exalt yourself, what do you leave for God to give you? Rather, listen to God's voice.

Doing His will is all you need to do.

RECENT DEATHS: Grant eternal peace, O Lord to: Emmanuela Cook, Santa Giarrusso, Dianne Shine

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Estercasio Ilagan Sr. (family attending 5pm Mass), Chandra Fernando

ANNIVERSARIES: Felice Pante, Phyllis Stanislaw (family attending 6pm Mass), Eileen Ryan, Anthony Farrugia

(family attending 6pm Mass)

REMINDER: Parishioners please note that names for Recently Deceased, Anniversaries etc. to be included in the Sunday Bulletin must be at the Parish Office no later than Wednesday afternoon and please address envelopes to the Admin Staff. The names for Prayers for the Sick will be

deleted at the beginning of each year. If you have a name you would like included, please contact the Parish Office.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Br. Helmut Knab CMM, Helen (H) Kelly, Pauline Jones, Andrew Roberts, Paula Miller, John McCarthy, Julie Morgan, Rosaleen McKenna, Jeanette Ballentine, Lisette, Henriette, Paul Carlton, Janis Hudson, Leanne Terdon, Lynne Worsley, Theresa Ng, Raywin Roberts, Sister Reena, Angela Castillo, Milton Roberts, Fortunato Valiente, Paul Evans, Harish Narayan, Angela Castillo, David Young, Tom Shone, Natalie Berry, Mark Lauron, Paul Kent

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY: We try to be aware of all who through illness or disability are unable to attend Mass regularly. We can only do this when it is made known to us. If you know of anyone who would benefit from Communion being brought to them, please contact the Parish Office on 9741 4144.

LITURGY THIS WEEK: St. Andrew’s Church Daily: 8.30am Adoration, Rosary and Prayer Mon: 9.00am Liturgy of the Word with Communion Tues: 9.00am Mass Wed: 9.00am Mass Thurs: 9.00am Mass St. Andrew’s P/S Students attending Fri: Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude

9.00am Mass Sat: 9.00am Mass

9.30am Confessions 5.00pm Confession

PARISH COMMUNITY MASSES – 10AM

Wyndham Vale Community Sun, 6th

Nov OLSC Primary School

Bethany Community Sun, 13th

Nov.

Bethany Primary School

Werribee Central/South Sun, 20th

Nov. Corpus Christi Primary School

Tamil Mass Sun, 20th

Nov. Penola Hub 5pm

Little River Community Sun, 27th

Nov.

St. Michael’s Church

South Sudanese Mass Sun, 27th

Nov. St. Andrews Church 2pm

Tarneit West Community Sat, 3rd

Dec.

St. John the Apostle PS 5pm

All parishioners and school families

welcome to attend.

GOSPEL REFLECTION: Sinners in Church

If the Pharisee had his way the Tax-Collector would not have been allowed into the Temple at all. Some people

believe that sinners should never go to church. They cry ‘hyopocrites’ at those who do. According to them only

saints whould be admitted to church. But that would result in a very small church, and would make as little

sense as a repair shop that accepted only sound things, or a hospital that accepted only healthy people. We go

to church not because we are worthy, but because we need to. We are brave enough to admit our sinfulness,

but are willing to strive for something better. We need the healing mercy of God, as well as the support of the

community, if our efforts at self-improvement are to bear fruit. Flor McCarthy, SDB

CATHOLIC MISSION – Through its partnership with Mercy Works, Catholic Mission supports community leaders like Steven Dude in Papua New Guinea to engage with their communities and be instrument of peace, so they can find consolation, understanding and love, and heal the wounds caused by domestic violence and broken relationships. By supporting the Catholic Mission World Mission appeal today, or by partnering with us through your monthly gift, you are helping community leaders in Papua New Guinea receive training so they can advocate for their communities and allow whem to find peace through mercy. See flyer on notice boards.

HOME BASED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM – All parents of children attending

non Catholic Primary Schools who are interested in their child attending the Sacramental Program for 2017 are asked to leave their details at the Parish Office on 9741 4144 or email werribee@cam.org.au The program is conducted for children from Grade 3 to Grade 6. Children who participated in the program this year do not need to re-enroll. Please note – Enrolments close 9th December

2016.

MACKILLOP COLLEGE OPEN DAY – Sunday, 6th

November 2016, 10am – 1pm. All welcome to attend and tour the College. For further information regarding the College, please visit the College website: www.mackillop.vic.edu.au See flyer on notice board.

MINISTRY ROSTERS FOR WEEKEND OF 29th / 30th October 2016

6.00pm 8.00am 9.30am 11.00am 5pm

LECTORS Janet Belir Mary Spizzica Chrissie

Van Der Hoeven Ann Jennings Lou Sullivan

MUSIC Volunteer None Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer

COUNTERS This Week: Next Week:

Sun 23 Oct: Team 1: B. Richards, B. Sandford, D. Keogh, M. Watson Sun 30 Oct: Team 2: J. Alessi, N. Haveaux, G. Roberts, S. Sammut

CHURCH CLEANING

Cleaning: Vacuuming:

Mon 24 Oct: Team 5: M. Tong, N. Chol Fri 28 Oct: Team 4: H. Jerkovic, L. Cook Mon 24 Oct: Team 5: M. Carroll, P. Kotow

ALTAR CLOTHS This Week: Next Week:

Sun 23 Oct: Otilia Lesoa Sun 30 Oct: Mary Nguyen

OUR LADY’S STATUE

This Week: Next Week:

Sun 23 Oct: Natasha Andrade, 41 Hooker Road, Werribee, Mob. 0450 744 515 Sun 30 Oct: Mary Nguyen, 51 Margaret Street, Werribee, Mob. 0432 067 766

ST. ANDREW’S PARISH FAIR NEWS

IS YOUR BUSINESS ABLE TO SUPPORT ST. ANDREW’S PARISH FAIR with a donation of cash or goods

and services we could use in raffles on the day of the Fair? In return for your generosity, we are able to advertise your business over the PA system on the day and on our Parish website. Please contact the Parish Office on 9741 4144 or werribee@cam.org.au if you can help. Thank you for your consideration.

CARBOOT SALE – without the car boot! Spaces are available for hire (2 x 2m) in Room 3 – come and sell your unwanted goods (all unsold items must be taken away at the end of the day). For all details please see flyer on notice boards.

PLANT STALL PARISH FAIR – We would appreciate if all keen gardeners could start propagating or

growing plants for the Plant Stall at the St. Andrew’s Parish Fair this year. Donation of small empty pots would be appreciated. Pots can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Please contact the Parish Office for more details. Thank you.

ST. ANDREW’S FAIR ‘SPINNING WHEEL’ NEEDS YOUR HELP – The Fair is coming around quickly. Our

Lady of the Southern Cross School and Wyndham Vale Faith Community are taking on the Spinning Wheel this year and we need your support. We would like to ask all Parishioners to donate new household items, toiletries, gifts and toys to be used as prizes on the Spinning Wheel. Please drop your donations off at the Parish Office or Our Lady of the Southern Cross School Office. Thanking you in anticipation of your generosity. Jennifer Poon

ST. ANDREW’S PARISH FAIR – VOLUNTEER FORMS are available on the Altar steps (green forms) to

take home and fill in. Please consider helping out at any of the stalls/activities at the Fair or with setting up before or cleaning up after. Please return form to the Parish Office. All offers of help are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

VOLUNTEERS are required to assist with the selling of Car Raffle Tickets outside BIG W at the Plaza for the last 2 weeks before the Fair (Monday to Friday 10 am – 5pm). Pacific Werribee will provide a table and chairs. If you can help, please phone the Parish Office on 9741 4144 or put your name and phone number on the roster on the Altar steps.

BOOK STALL is requesting second hand books for our St. Andrew’s Fair Book Stall. Now is the time to ask

friends and family to ‘spring clean’ the Home Library. Books can be dropped off at the Parish Office Mondays to Thursdays between 9am – 4pm and Fridays between 9am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm. Thank you.

CAKE STALL is looking for bakers to make cakes, sponges, slices, patty cakes, muffins, etc. (no cream).

Ingredients for baking in bulk can be supplied. Please label all ingredients used and mention if the cake has been frozen. Cakes should be supplied on plastic plates, no paper or polystyrene plates. Cakes can be dropped off at St. Andrew’s School Sports Centre from 10am – 2pm on Friday, 18th November 2016 or from 8.30am on Saturday, 19th November 2016. Contact Marthese at the Parish Office on 9741 4144 for more information. Please take home a flyer from the Altar steps.

CHOCOLATE COIN TOSS – The Young Adults Group is looking after this stall at the Fair and would

appreciate donations of family sized chocolate blocks (200 – 300g). They can be dropped off at the Parish Office. Thank you.

EL SHADDAI CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP continues on Tuesday, 25th

October 2016 from 1pm – 3pm in the Penola Hub, 33 Mortimer St., Werribee. Walking in the Spirit “Empowered by Unity”, by Charles Whitehead. For all enquiries or a lift, please contact Frances via the Parish Office on Ph. 9741 4144.

RINNOVAMENTO NELLO SPIRITO SANTO ITALIANO Ricorda che il nostro incontro continua Mercoledi 26 Ottobre, nella Penola Hub, 33 Mortimer St., Werribee alle ore 10am fino le 12pm. Tema per l’incontro: Santa Messa di ringraziamento. Tutti siete invitati e benvenuti.

MARIA PELLEGRINA si trova a casa di P. Palamara, Tel. no. 9749 8209, e la prossima settimana sara a casa di G. Cannizaro, Tel. no. 9741 1048. Tutti benvenuti grazie.

DIVINE MERCY GROUP continues each Friday from 10am – 11.30am (except during school holidays) in the Penola Hub, 33 Mortimer Street, Werribee and on the third Friday each month at Mercy Place Wyndham, Cnr. Greaves & Deutgam Streets, Werribee. All welcome. For all enquiries please call Philomen Fernandes on Ph. 8742 3520.

MINISTRY OF CARE/COMMUNION TO THE SICK: URGENT HELP REQUIRED Could you become a Communion Minister to the Sick and Housebound. This is a privileged role and involves visiting a person on a regular basis to administer communion as well as help the person to feel connected to the Parish Community. Training: Tuesday, 25

th October in the

Penola Hub, 2pm or 7.30pm. If you are interested, have any questions or to register your attendance at one of the sessions, please contact the Parish Office. We need help and you could be the person to help us!!!

PROCLAIMING THE WORD: Are you interested in proclaiming the word at one of our masses, including community

masses? We would love to have more people join our 2017 roster on a regular basis or be an emergency contact. This is an important ministry so we will be holding 2 training workshops in the Church: 12.00pm Saturday 5

th November

and 7.30pm Monday 7th

November. Please call the Parish Office to book in. If you can not attend the workshop but are interested in this ministry please call the office and I will contact you. I look forward to meeting the many who will respond! Lou Sullivan, Pastoral Worker

WYNDHAM LODGE is looking for Italian speaking volunteers who are happy to engage with the residents at one-

on-one visits and lifestyle activities, e.g. crafts, music, gardening and any other hobbies of interest. If you can help, please contact Angela Bagnato, Volunteer Co-Ordinator Service & Operations on 9742 6666 or abagnato@baptcare.org.au Thank you.

Please take a letter from the foyer in St. Andrew’s Church.

WELCOME BEFORE BAPTISM

Dear Parents, as you prepare for your

child’s Baptism, the people of St. Andrew’s rejoice that you have

chosen to baptise your child, and we pray that

in the coming years you and your family will continue to know and

grow in the love of God

that is everlasting.