St. John's Parish Mitcham - 494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham 3132 (Postal: P.O. Box 95, Mitcham 3132) - St Johns Parish Mitcham
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St. John’s Parish Mitcham
494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham 3132
(Postal: P.O. Box 95, Mitcham 3132)
Email: Mitcham@cam.org.au
Website: www.stjohnsmitcham.com.au
Phone: 03 9873 1341 Fax No. 03 9872 4316
5th Sunday of Lent
March 18th 2018 —Year B
A seed sprung to harvest
Lazarus has been raised from his tomb. Jerusalem has welcomed Jesus as the royal
son of David and now a group of non-Jews from outside Palestine come to Phillip
looking for Jesus. Here is the final indication that Jesus’ mission is drawing to its close.
When Jesus hears about the Greeks he knows, ‘Now the hour has come’. Why is this?
John is drawing on the Old Testament, where in Zechariah 8 the prophet proclaims that
in the last days, foreigners would come to Jerusalem seeking salvation. ‘Many peoples
are strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem...In those days
ten men from the nations of every tongue shall take hold of the robe of a Jew, saying,
“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” “(Zech 8:22-23). With the
coming of the Greeks Jesus realizes that the last days have begun.
Using the image of the seed and its harvest, Jesus then reminds his disciples that the
glory promised in these last days will only be achieved through the hour of death and
resurrection. There is no side-stepping the Cross, even though Jesus is distressed as
it approaches. The parable of the seed dying and its rich harvest reminds me of our
own Foundress, Nano Nagle, who died leaving only three sisters in the congregation,
but said to this small group, ’Be assured my sisters, it will surely flourish’.
God of the bountiful harvest, grant us such certainty of faith.
Sundays under the Southern Cross—Mary Coloe PBVM
St John’s Parish community, committed to the Victorian Child Safe Standards”
PARISH LEADERSHIP TEAM MISSION STATEMENT
To lead and empower the people of our parish to work independently and use their skills
and gifts to grow the life of our faith community now and into the future.
Parish Information
Normal Weekend Mass Times at St. John’s
Saturday Vigil, 6pm, then 8.30am, 9.45am, 11.15am, 5pm 9.30am St James Vermont
Parish Priest
Fr Dispin John
Pastoral Associate:
Maree O’Keefe (Tuesday-Friday Sunday am ) Parish Office
Pastoral Care: Office hours:
Monika Bredhauer—Pastoral Care and Bereavement Ministry Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Ph: 98731341
— Coordination of Communion to the Sick Parish Secretaries:
Martine Giles (Monday-Wednesday & Friday)
Elisa Kelesidis (Tuesday—Friday)
Schools
St John’s School, 494 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 9874 1575 RE for Government Schools:
Principal: Mrs Jacqui Marshall Andrew Puls 0407 352 706
St. James School, 51 Centre Road, Vermont, 9874 1830
Principal: Mr David Mutimer
Services: St Vincent de Paul Shop 2/82 Maroondah Hwy Ringwood 9870 9124 - St Vincent de Paul Furniture Pick-Ups 1800 621 349
The House of Books (house next door to the Church) 9874 2389 - St Vincent de Paul Welfare Assistance 1800 305 330
Scripture Readings for week AMONGST OUR PARISH FAMILY
Mon: 2 Samuel 7:4-5 12-14 16 Matthew 1:16 18-21 24 We ask for the grace and peace of Eternal
Tue: Numbers 21:4-9 John 8:21-30 life for Verion Stroud, Frank Tutchener,
Wed: Daniel 3:14-20 24-25 28 John 8:31-42
(husband of Audrey) Mary (Pat) Finch
Thur: Genesis 17:3-9 John 8:51-59
Fri: Jeremiah 20:10-13 John 10:31-42 and for those whose memories are sacred to us at
Sat: Ezekiel 37:21-28 John 11:45-46 this time, Lucia Vira Estrada, Winifred Stone,
Sun: Palm Sunday Fr Brendan Torr, Palmerina Abate.
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11 Mark 14:1—15:47
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Come walk the way to
Weekday Masses this week in our Parish Calvary with Jesus
Monday 11am funeral Mass for During Lent the Saturday morning Prayer
Mary Finch of the Church will be replaced by the Stations of the
Tuesday 10am Mass & 11am funeral Cross, starting at 9am-9.30am - All Welcome
Mass for Frank Tutchener
Wednesday 10am Mass Travelling Rosary will be held at the
Thursday 9.15am St James Vermont home of Delphine & Frank Matchado
Friday 10am Mass from Sunday 18 March to Friday 23
Saturday 9am Stations of the Cross March at 7.30pm.
9.30am Reconciliation Enquiries Helen 9874 7024.
Inspiration for the coming week from the Compassion and Friendship Group
We don’t receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves
after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.
Marcel Proust
March 24 / 25 St Johns St. Johns St Johns St. Johns St Johns St James
6pm 8.30am 9.45am 11.15am 5pm 9.30am
C’Tator M&N Bredhauer A Buchanan A Crowe G Lewis K Harvey
Lector A Livy E George B Mills Z D’Silva P Wallace W Fitzpatrick
Eucharist M Livy J Santamaria T Harkin A Glenn K Placido B Kenny
E Booth R Jess M Lafferty S Catacutan C Kook G Gartland
R McIntosh M McMahon D Tew M Holmes J Rhynehart
M Battagello J Kiekebosch
No Children’s Liturgy due to Parish Family Mass
Laptop L Elliott B Meehan G Gill Black family M Lambert
Welcome Desk M Ayling J/B Houlihan B Clancy V Keys
Faith Formation 2018
Catholic Social Teaching—What Can I Do About it here and now?
Ditosa in Mozambique is cared for by her grandmother, after her parents
died of AIDS-related illnesses. Featured in Project Compassion 2013,
aged 12, thanks to Caritas Australia’s support, Ditosa has now graduated
from school, with plans for university.
Please give generously to Caritas through Project Compassion or
online www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults— ST JOHN’S EASTER TIMETABLE—2018
RCIA Parish Lenten Penitential Celebration
7.30pm Tuesday March 20
The RCIA group are now in the last stages
of their preparation for Reception into our Church at Holy Thursday—March 29th—Mass of the
the Easter Vigil. Della Wyke and Henry Efendie are Lord’s Supper followed by quiet
preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist prayer—7.30pm
and Angela Griffin and Blake Bodey will be
welcomed into the church and will receive the Good Friday—March 30th
sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. March of Witness (Stations of the Cross)
This weekend 18 March, Angela, Della, Henry and 11am
Blake will be presented with The Creed at 9.30am Commemoration of the Passion—3pm
Mass at St James and will stay for a day of Reflection
as we all prepare for Easter. Then on Tuesday 20 Holy Saturday—March 31st
March they will participate in the Penitential Rite Easter Vigil—7.30pm
celebration—another important step in the RCIA (please note no 6pm Mass)
journey. Please continue to keep them, and the RCIA Easter Sunday—April 1
team, in your prayers as they come to this most Dawn Mass 6am
important part of their journey in our Catholic (followed by light refreshments
Church. There are photos in the narthex at in the Narthex of the Church)
St John’s so if you see any of these people, please All Welcome
make them most welcome. Masses—8.30am & 10.30am
Parishioners are invited to join with the (please note 10.30am Mass will take the place
candidates after the Easter Vigil on Saturday 31 of 9.45am & 11.15am Masses)
March for a celebration supper in the narthex.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO 5PM
We would be very grateful if you could bring a
MASS EASTER SUNDAY
small plate of food to share—sweet or savoury,
St James Community Centre Vermont
but nothing that requires heating.
9.30am Mass
Many thanks in anticipation.
COULD YOU ASSIST IN THE
PALM SUNDAY EASTER DAWN MASS?
PALMS NEEDED There are a number of roles that need to be filled for the 6am
Easter Dawn celebration. Role descriptions and the sign up
We need your help—if you have sheet are at the back of the church.
access to Cypress branches and/or
large palm fronds for decoration in CONFIRMATION PRAYER SPONSORS
the Church—could you please contact We have 73 young people from our parish community
Maree asap on 9873 1341. Thank you preparing to be welcomed further into the life of our Church
through the Sacrament of Confirmation on 12th May, so we
are inviting you, the initiating community to once again sign
Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality—please refer to
up to be a ‘Prayer Sponsor’ for one of these candidates.
St John’s website for “What’s On What’s New for details of
Please sign the sheets in the Narthex with your name,
various seminars being offered such as Walking with God in
address & phone number (in clear print) and we will be in
Nature, Sacred Ground, Listening to Turning Earth.
touch with you. Many thanks for your support, Maree
Social & Other
ST JOHN'S SENIOR AQUINAS COLLEGE
The Seniors will be going on our first 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood
day trip for the year on Wednesday OPEN DAY
28 March where we hope to see the SUNDAY 18 MARCH 2018
Sand Sculptures at Frankston, then 12pm-3pm
heading down to Cape Schanck **********************
followed by lunch at Hastings. We REUNION
leave from the footy ground at 9am, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008
cost is $55. For those who have not
paid yet, you could give money to me Sunday 18 March 2018
at Frank’s funeral on Tuesday. Anyone else who would 12pm—3pm
like to join us, please contact Helen on 9874 0809. All welcome including staff who taught
during these years.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL-March
RSVP : illuminare@aquinas.vic.edu.au
Long life milk, savoury biscuits, jars of coffee and
tinned tuna. Please leave donations in the tub at the Our Lady of Sion College, Box Hill
Piety Stall in the Narthex. 1065 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
Conference Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. You are welcome to attend College Open
Enquiries to Parish Office for details. Day, Thursday 22 March , 2.30pm-6.30pm.
ONLY FOOD ITEMS & small household cleaning
& toiletry items are to be placed in the box beside the
Piety Stall counter. All other items should be placed
in the St Vincent de Paul Bin at the Basketball courts.
St John’s Mitcham Card MOVIE NIGHT
Making Group will be at Campion
selling handmade Easter BILLY ELLIOTT
Cards after masses this Date: Friday 23rd March
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
weekend. $2.00 each—all Cost: No Charge
profits from the sale of our A film that provokes us to
cards will go to re-assess our preconceptions
St Vincent de Paul. and assumptions about
personal identity. In what
Enquiries: Monika—Parish Office 9873 1341. other areas of our lives does
our society make judgements and constrains our
St Vincent de Paul Society gifts and flourishing? We will begin by watching the
COMPEER PROGRAM is a friendship program that film, then open the floor for discussion with some
matches volunteers with people living with a diagnosed refreshments. There is no charge for this event but
please book a place through reception.
mental illness, for one-to-one companionship for an hour a
week. An Information Session is being offered on To make a booking contact:
Monday 19 March at Box Hill to help assist whether you Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality
would like to apply to volunteer with Compeer. To make a 99 Studley Park Road Kew
booking or to find out more information phone 98955886 Ph 9854 8110 email secretary@campion.asn.au
or compeer@svdp-vic.org.au Web: www.campion.asn.au/bookings
Aboriginal Stations of The Cross Prayer Cards available in Lent. Late last year a set of beautifully painted
Aboriginal Stations of the Cross were unveiled at Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria (ACMV). ACMV have
produced a set of 14 prayer cards from these extraordinary works of art. They make excellent reflection resources
for Lent and may be ordered through ACMV/purchased locally at St John’s. Sets are available at the Piety Stall
following mass, or at St James through Georgina Gartland 0412 396 388 / gegart21@gmail.com Cost $15 a set of
14 cards. For larger orders contact the Coordinator ACMV, Sherry Balcombe on sherry.balcombe@cam.org.au
9926 5751 or http://www.cam.org.au/portals/0/2018/ParishUpdateFlyers/PU9/AboriginalStationsPrayerCards.pdf
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