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St. Simon the Apostle Parish
2 Taylors Lane, Rowville 3178
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
(03) 9764 4058
office@stsimonsparish.com.au www.stsimonsparish.com.au
tinyurl.com/s36hstf
Parish Personnel 11th April - Second Sunday of Easter
PARISH PRIEST:
I don’t believe that Daryl At first glance, there may have been some,
Fr Kevin Dillon Somers needs to apologise for possibly many people who would have quickly
Mobile: 0421 777 360 the nature of the comedy on
Email: frkd@stsimonsparish.com.au dismissed Kamahl’s revelation this week that
Hey Hey It’s Saturday. It was he felt racially humiliated in some episodes of
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: reflective of its time.
However there is a lesion to be
the successful TV variety show, “Hey Hey It’s
Mrs Abbie Ferdinands (Mon, Wed, Fri)
learnt from Kamahl stating that Saturday”.
BUSINESS & OFFICE MANAGER: the way he was treated on the Given the many situations today in which
Mr Peter Evans (Mon - Thu) show was hurtful to him people can claim to be “offended”, either
SAFETY OFFICER:
(his face was covered with currently or in the past, some may see his
white powder to “make him
Mrs Julie Ashman (Mon, Wed, Fri)
white”, among other things. comments as trivial or trying to rewrite history.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Anyone who might say “Aww, However, a thoughtful correspondent to the
Ms Delisa Gonsalves (by appointment) come on, it is just a bit of “Sunday Age” last weekend probably identified
harmless fun” simply doesn’t the core of the issue. As Julian Guy of Mount
SECRETARY: get it, it was not “harmless” at
Mrs Felicia Ahumada (Mon - Wed) Eliza observed, what might be thought to be
all.
Mrs Anabel Acosta-Harvey (Thu - Fri)
Society has moved on, and “harmless fun” by a “joker” might be something
that’s a good thing. quite different to the person who is the object
ST. SIMON’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
Mr Tom Wursthorn: 9755 4222 “Sunday Age”, Sun. April 4 of the “joke”.
NAZARETH COLLEGE PRINCIPAL:
Physical appearance, sporting ability, ethnic
Mr Sam Cosentino: 9795 8100 and racial background and a host of other
attributes can either be the source of
MASS TIMES: compatibility, friendship and admiration on the
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.00am & 11.00am
Monday & Public Holidays: 10.00am
one hand, or of ridicule, mockery and indeed
Tuesday - Friday: 9.15am personal abuse on the other.
Saturday: 9.15am, 6.00pm “Sticks and stones can break your bones but
(See page 2 for full details) names can never hurt you” might have been
RECONCILIATION good advice when we were young, and helped
Saturday: 9.45am us avoid being devastated when another child
WEEKEND ONLINE MASS TIMES:
teased us.
Hey Hey It’s Saturday host
Sunday: live from Saturday 6.00pm
Daryl Somers has responded
Even so, perhaps the “names” did hurt us. And
OTHER ONLINE MASS TIMES: to Kamahl’s complaints about maybe some of that hurt remains with us for
Monday to Friday: Live from 9.15am being subjected to racist days, or years, or even decades. Is that hurt,
taunts on the show, saying he those comments, that “teasing” something we
MASS ON RADIO: “deeply regret any hurt” suf- might be remembering at this very moment?
Mass from St. Simon’s is broadcast fered by the Malaysian singer.
on 89.9 FM The Light at 7am Sundays
Somers posted a statement on Those who initiate name-calling and insults
the Hey Hey Facebook page on might not really intend to hurt us - well, not to
WEDDINGS & MARRIAGE PREP:
Contact Parish Office Wednesday which said: “I have any major extent. They most likely forget about
always considered Kamahl a all about it soon after the taunts and teasing
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: friend and supporter of the come out of their mouths.
Available as necessary by private show, so I deeply regret any
arrangement with Fr Kevin hurt felt by him as a result of But as for the targets - they may well
(0421 777 360) anything that took place on the remember what has been done and said to
PARISH COUNCIL: programme in the past. Somers them to for a long, long time - even to this very
parishcouncil@stsimonsparish.com.au added: “Hey Hey It’s Saturday day. “Only joking!” “Don’t be so sensitive!”
never set out to offend anybody “Just having fun!” and similar defences may be
Currently due to COVID Restrictions but always strived to provide genuine, but they don’t necessarily lessen, let
PARISH HALL HIRE: family entertainment.” if alone eliminate the hurt that is felt.
NOT FOR HIRE. you’re in entertainment, and
you’re not on television, you Kamahl has done us a favour by reminding us
PARISH CENTRE FACILITIES HIRE: are dead,” Kamhal said. “ that what might be a throw-away line of
Please Contact Parish Office ‘Herald Sun”, Thurs. April 8 “teasing” for some can be an ongoing cause of
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE: hurt for those on the receiving end.
1800 305 330
Rosters for weekend of 17th & 18th April 2021
6.00 pm 7.30 am 9.00 am 11.00 am
Reader 1 Marlene Bowring Phil Mawdsley Ng Family Alf Kakala
Reader 2 Terry O'Donnell Phil Mawdsley Ng Family Pilar Danlag
Commentator Peter Pereira Brian Philp Mike Toomey Christina Liew
Help Desk Maria Walton Elaine Gannon Maggie Braganza Julie Cosentino
CLOW N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bus Driver Carmel De Frece Flowers:
Mass Recorder 1) Kevin D’Rozario | 2) Rick Forster Homily Typist: Janet Forster
Altar Society Carolyn Culpepper & Margaret Lancefield
Church Cleaning Kongolo Kalumba, Mary Billing, Volunteer needed.
MASSES AT ST. SIMON’S THIS WEEK PARISH DIARY
Mon: 10.00 am Monday
Tue: 9.15 am 7.30pm: Gospel Reflection via Zoom
Wed: 9.15 am Wednesday
Thu: 9.15 am After the 9.15am Mass Service: Rosary Group
Fri: 9.15 am ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...….…….……
Sat: 9.15 am (9.45am - Reconciliation) MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
6.00 pm (Vigil Mass) We pray for the repose of the souls of:
Sun: 7.30 am, 9.00 am & 11.00 am Recent Deaths: Shamekka Sachenda Lodewyke,
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..…… Macario Galang; Louis Gebhard; Bernard McDermott,
DAILY/WEEKEND MASSES Mary Celine Nicholas.
No bookings required for Weekday Masses. Anniversaries: Jan Flowers, Conrado Noveloso,
Maria Ho, Silvestro Magnifico, Katherine Shilong,
Bookings are required for weekend Masses via Parish Reginald Morgan, Matthew Di Blanco; Estrella Zamora.
Website (www.stsimonsparish.com.au) to ensure we
adhere to the government regulations for the capacity ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
allowed at our church. PROJECT COMPASSION
When entering the church, parishioners can use their Please return your Project Compassion contribution to the
mobile phone to scan the Parish QR Code to register their Help Desk. Thank you for your ongoing support.
attendance OR add their contact details on the Daily Mass ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Attendance form. BAPTISMS
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass to This weekend, we warmly welcome into the
register your attendance and avoid unnecessary queues in Parish family through the Sacrament
the church foyer. Thank you for your support. of Baptism.
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Leon Kumar, Astrid Don Paul,
MASS BOOKING FOR WEEKEND MASS Norah Amasha Bandara, Billie Ward
to be Baptised on Saturday, 10th April 2021.
Pre-registration via Flocknote for weekend Mass
attendance is ESSENTIAL through the Parish Website. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love
You may book up to 5 people per sign-up. Mass sign-up of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray
links visit www.stsimonsparish.com.au that Leon, Astrid, Norah and Billie will lead a life full
of happiness, faith and love.
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ONLINE MASSES
MASS OFFERINGS
St Simons Parish has started livestreaming weekday
Masses in 2021. This week Mass on Mon, Tue, Wed, The custom of giving a “Mass Offering” in recognition of a
Thurs and Fri will be available live on our YouTube Mass being offered for a special intention, anniversary of
Channel from 9.15am and the link will be posted on our death or recent death etc., St. Simon’s parishioners should
website close to 10.00am to watch on demand. Sunday be aware that it has been my practice for decades that such
Mass will continue to be available online from 6pm on Sat- offerings are never expected, let alone required. Some
urday. people “insist” on making an offering, in which case the
offering is directed to pastoral needs of people in distress.
Website: www.stsimonsparish.com.au
Please feel free to request a Mass to be offered for a
On YouTube: St Simon the Apostle Parish, Rowville special intention without any obligation to make an offering
For earlier Masses, click “Previous Mass Videos” or donation. Fr. KevinHAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: BULLETIN BIRTHDAY
Patricia Discenza, Christiane Perez, Sharon AND ANNIVERSARY MENTIONS
Giulieri, Darryl Chan, Chloe Andrews, Our records for birthdays and anniversaries
Olivia Condina-Hibon, Melanie Noonan, Bonnie Garrad, are, in many cases, quite out of date, so we
Zion Lyn Albellar, Imelda Evans, Dishan Wickramasinge, will begin again. If you would like your
Candace Gomez, Caitlin Welsford birthday or an anniversary to be recognised in the
May you enjoy your celebration. bulletin (when space permits), please visit the Help Desk
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or contact the parish office to provide up-to-date details
SLOGAN OF THE WEEK for our Birthday Book.
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Be a Friend First.
Friendship is like a bank account, you can’t continue
PARISH CONTRIBUTIONS
to draw out on it without making deposits. Thank you to all who have continued to support the
parish through this time. You can also give your
So if you are a friend first, then genuine friendship contribution by envelope, Credit Card, Direct Debit,
will follow. using the Donation Tap Point in the church foyer, or by
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using the CDFpay link on the parish website. Click the
ST. SIMON’S FAMILY FUN FETE 2021 Giving tab top of the website to access the CDFPay
Plans are under way for the return of our Fete (after link. Alternatively you can support by using our parish
COVID-19 forced 2020 to be abandoned), In the next bank account details. Please contact the office for details.
few weeks, 2020 Committee members and Stallholders …………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…………………..
will be contacted to ask if they can be available to take 2021 COMBINED CATHOLIC PARISHES
on that role (or a different role) for this year, the date RAFFLE (CCPR)
being Sat Nov 20, the third Sat in Nov. Stay tuned!
This year St Simon’s are again participating in the
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Combined Catholic Parishes Raffle. The current
VOLUNTEERS diminished church attendance due to COVID-19 lock-
CovidSafe Team Members: We require parishioners downs has meant fewer parishes are involved this year,
to be rostered as Welcomers, QR Assistants and for but the prize pool still has a value of $40,000.
Sanitisation before and after weekend Masses. 1st Prize: Suzuki Balena Hatchback
Gardening Group: We are seeking parishioners 2nd Prize: $5000 gift voucher
interested in joining the Gardening Team (Thursday 3rd Prize: $2000 gift voucher
and Saturday mornings).
4 - 6th Prizes:
th
$1000 each gift voucher
Mini Bus: If you attend Sunday 9am Mass Services 7 - 20th Prizes:
th
$500 each gift voucher
and are willing to pick up a parishioner who requires Tickets are just $2, and every ticket sold generates
transport. $1.50 for St Simon’s. Thanksgiving contributors are asked
to sell one book of 10 tickets, and these tickets are
Altar Society: People who would like to contribute available for collection as of this weekend in the foyer.
time to setting up the Altar for weekend Masses. Training All parishioners, of course, who are willing to help sell
will be provided. a book of tickets can collect one (or more!) from the
CCPR Volunteer at the Help Desk.
Church Cleaning: If you are interested in joining …………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………….……………………...
one of our teams on a roster basis. ANZAC DAY MASSES
Anzac Day will be recognised at all
Homily Transcript: If you are interested in joining
Masses on Sun. April 25 (and the
the team on a roster basis.
Sat. 6pm Vigil Mass). We would be
To express your interest please leave your name grateful for the loan of caps / hats
and contact details at the Help Desk or contact the for Army, Navy and Air Force to be
Parish Office: office@stsimonsparish.com.au placed on the Catafalque, in front
of the Sanctuary for those Masses.
Please contact Fr. Kevin (0421 777 360) if you can help.
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A message from Aid to the Church in Need Australia: In …………………………………………………………………..
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email info@heartoflife.melbourne or tel 9890 1101.11th April - Second Sunday of Easter
FIRST READING: Acts 4:32-35 The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the
The whole group of believers was united, heart Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.
and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’ After
that he had, as everything they owned was held in saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive
common. The apostles continued to testify to the the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they
resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are
they were all given great respect. None of their retained.’ Thomas, called the Twin, who was one
members was ever in want, as all those who owned of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.
land or houses would sell them, and bring the money When the disciples said, ‘We have seen the Lord’, he
from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then answered, ‘Unless I see the holes that the nails made
distributed to any members who might be in need. in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they
made, and unless I can put my hand into his side,
I refuse to believe.’ Eight days later the disciples were
in the house again and Thomas was with them. The
PSALM READING 117(118):2-4, 15-18, 22-24 doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood
among them. ‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he
spoke to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; look, here are
SECOND READING: 1 John 5:1-6 my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side.
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been Doubt no longer but believe.’ Thomas replied, ‘My
begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him: ‘You believe
begot him loves the child whom he begets. We can because you can see me. Happy are those who have
be sure that we love God’s children if we love God not seen and yet believe.’ There were many other
himself and do what he has commanded us; this is signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw,
what loving God is – keeping his commandments; but they are not recorded in this book. These are
and his commandments are not difficult, because recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the
anyone who has been begotten by God has already Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you
overcome the world; this is the victory over the may have life through his name.
world – our faith. Who can overcome the world? Only
the man who believes that Jesus is the Son of God:
Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not with
water only, but with water and blood; with the Spirit as Next Week’s Readings:
another witness – since the Spirit is the truth.
Third Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Acts 3:13-15; 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48
GOSPEL: John 20:19-31
In the evening of that same day, the first day of the
week, the doors were closed in the room where the
disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came
and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be
with you’, and showed them his hands and his side.
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