Mary Mother of the Church
Catholic Parish Ivanhoe
Parish Weekly Calendar & Forthcoming Events
5.00pm Reconciliation at Mary Immaculate
5.30pm Reconciliation at St Bernadette’s
6.00pm Vigil Mass at St. Bernadette’s
10.30am Mass at Mother of God
Monday 20 January (Feria)
Tuesday 21 January (St Agnes)
9.15am Mass at Mother of God
Wednesday 22 January (Feria)
9.15am Mass at Mary Immaculate
Thursday 23 January (Feria)
9.15am Mass at Mary Immaculate
Friday 24 January (St Francis de Sales)
9.15am Mass at St. Bernadette’s
Saturday 25 January (Conversion of St Paul)
5.00pm Reconciliation at Mary Immaculate
5.30pm Reconciliation at St Bernadette’s
6.00pm Vigil Mass at St. Bernadette’s
Sunday 26 January (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
9.00am Mass at Mary Immaculate
10.30am Mass at Mother of God
Parish Climate Action Group
“A constant flood of new consumer goods can baffle the heart and prevent us from cherishing each thing and each moment.” Pope Francis Laudato Si
Tip for the week: here is a Christmas blessing - it is environmentally friendly to cut down on ironing all those clothes! Joy to you and your family this blessed Christmas time. Cherish each small thing and each moment.
Local parishioners concerned about the moral challenge of climate change may be interested to learn more about ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change). ARRCC is a multi-faith member based organization of people of faith who are committed to taking action on climate change. It has a local Victorian Chapter called “Green Faith / ARRCC. It has an excellent website with inspiring information and ideas for personal and communal action. See www.arrcc.org.au If you are interested in being part of a local parish group that could share and participate together on issues of climate change please contact me via Fr. Bill at the Parish Office. Christina Pead-Erbrederis (Parishioner MOG)
Christian Meditation 2019
Jesus says that as followers we need to “leave self behind”. A group meets to try and do just that through the silence and stillness of meditation each Tuesday 4.15pm in Mary Immaculate Hall, Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe. All are welcome. Further information, contact Kathy on 0438 530 324.
Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
At the request / suggestion of some parishioners the Parish Pastoral Council has given its support to a Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2020. Its viability will, of course, depend on how many people are interested and ultimately book a place on the Tour. Harvest Pilgrimages will be organising the tour and formal details, information and booking procedures will be available once they have been prepared by Harvest.
Some basic details are: Duration: 16 Days Dates: 15th September 2020 - 2nd October 2020
Cost: $7,700 includes airfares, tour guides, entrance to all sites, accommodation, most meals. At the moment this is an estimate and could vary depending on numbers. Register expressions of interest with Fr. Bill at bill.edebohls@cam.org.au
Catholic Walking Club, New Members Welcome
The Catholic Walking Club is a bushwalking club founded in 1951 which has for its objectives the encouragement of bushwalking and allied activities in a Catholic atmosphere, and the fostering of a greater love of the outdoors. The club is seeking new members to enjoy its active program of day, weekend and extended bushwalking, ski touring and cycling trips. Membership is open to all age groups, 16 years and over. Details and enquiries: Peter 9889 2751 or pswilson@bigpond.net.au; or Margaret 9439 8205 Website: www.catholicwalkingclubvic.org.au
Taoist Tai Chi Classes
New Beginner Classes started on Monday 16 July from 9.30am - 11.00am at Mary Immaculate Hall, Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe. The first class is obligation free. Flier is on display in each church with small notice to take away. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Australia Inc. is a national volunteer. Non-profit organisation. Contact details: melbourne@taoist.org; 9384 6120 or www.taoist.org
Volunteers Needed
Can you spare an hour each week to visit a newly arrived refugee or migrant to help them learn English? There are isolated people across Melbourne who need your help to settle into their new communities in Australia. Melbourne Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is currently seeking volunteers. Tutors work one-on-one with students, or in small groups if you’d prefer to work as a team. Free training and support is provided and will commence in August. Details: Contact 9269 1514 or amepvts@melbournepolytechnic.com.au Website: www.melbourneamep.com.au/volunteer/contact
The museum is now open Monday to Thursday 10am–4pm and Friday10am–1pm. Mary Glowrey Museum, ACU Fitzroy campus, Level 2, Cathedral Hall, 20 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. The Museum is the perfect place to learn more about the remarkable life of Servant of God, Dr Sr Mary Glowrey JMJ. Victorian-born & educated, Mary Glowrey felt called by God to medical missionary work in India. She left Melbourne in 1920 aged 32, joined a Dutch religious order in India and served there as a medical missionary for 37 years. The museum gives a photographic and interactive overview of her remarkable life. Individuals and groups very welcome. Cost: Free. Details & group bookings (five or more): 9416 4674 for a tour or presentation Website: www.maryglowreymuseum.info www.facebook.com/maryglowreymuseum
In memory of great work given to the parish by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition, a fund has been established to assist their works. Donations or bequests can be made to: Sr. Margaret Anne Beech, Provincial & Bursar, 52A Bradshaw Cres. Manning W. A. 6152. T.08 9450 1588
Are you interested in helping people overcome disadvantage and undertake tertiary education? CatholicCare, in partnership with Australian Catholic University, is looking for people with degree qualification or higher to help guide & support adult students from disadvantaged backgrounds to commence formal study for the first time. Time commitment of Learning Partner is 1.5 contact hours a week with a matched adult student over the course of 13-week semester, including an induction session. Note: Volunteers are required to undergo a police check and must have a current Working with Children Card prior to commencing any volunteer work. CatholicCare will facilitate police reference check at no cost to volunteer. - Matt Walton volunteer@ccam.org.au or www.ccam.org.au/volunteer
Are you interested in helping people overcome disadvantage and undertake tertiary education? CatholicCare, in partnership with Australian Catholic University, is looking for people with a degree qualification or higher to help guide and support adult students from disadvantaged backgrounds to commence formal study for the first time. Time commitment of a Learning Partner is 1.5 contact hours a week with a matched adult student over the course of a 13-week semester, including an induction session. Note: Volunteers are required to undergo a police check and must have a current Working with Children Card prior to commencing any volunteer work. CatholicCare will facilitate the police reference check at no cost to the volunteer. Details: Matt Walton on volunteer@ccam.org.au or www.ccam.org.au/volunteer
The Victorian Government is seeking to introduce euthanasia and assisted suicide later this year. The proposed changes will impact everyone, not just the terminally ill. To help inform parishioners about the key issues involved, Archbishop Hart recently launched a resource titled – When Life is Ending. It is written by a religious sister who is also a GP and bioethicist and seeks provide information that will be helpful to all seeking to oppose proposed legislation. Copies are available in each church. For additional copies please contact the Life, Marriage & Family Office on: lmf@cam.org.au or 9287 5587. NOTE: See 'From The Parish Newsletter' HERE
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea – Part-time recruitment:
The
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea is
looking for a permanent part-time receptionist / administration person
to work on Mondays from 2.30 – 7.00pm at the Mercy Centre, Alphington.
The
successful person must have a pleasant manner, be proficient with
Microsoft products and available to cover sick and annual leave for the
other two receptionists. If you are interested in this position please
email: humanresources@ismapng.org.au to request position description.
Volunteer Opportunity Assisting Refugee and Asylum Seeker: Since our last request we have trained a further 22 volunteers to work in the schools assisting the Refugee and Asylum Seeker students. We now have 150 volunteers working in schools and our 3 adult programs. The majority of these volunteers have come through the advertising in parish newsletters.
Mercy Connect Project Melbourne– Mercy Works Ltd. is currently recruiting volunteers to support Refugee Students and
Asylum Seekers in the Melbourne Archdiocese. The volunteer commitment is
approximately half a day per week for four school terms. Experience
working in an educational setting is preferred but not necessarily
limited to retired, casual and part-time teachers; those interested are
encouraged to apply.
Interview process will be in May followed by a
Training Day early in June. There will be training days for all
volunteers and support will be available on a regular basis. Our next
Training Day is on Thursday 4th June.
We are currently recruiting
volunteers for the second half of the year to work in one of the 34,
Primary, Secondary, Catholic and Government Schools where we are placed,
or with one of the Adult Asylum Seeker Language Groups in Sunshine,
Dandenong and North Melbourne. Please contact Sr. Mary Lewis RSM for an
application form and further information. Contact details: Mercy Connect
Project Melbourne 9326 1895;
Website: www.mercyworks.org.au or email: somml@bigpond.com
Austin Hospital Mass: There will be two monthly chapel services at Austin Hospital:
• An Ecumenical Service on the first Sunday of the month
• Catholic Mass on the third Sunday of the month.
Venue: Mary Immaculate Church Hall, 4 Waverley Ave. Ivanhoe
Session Times: Wednesday 9 - 11am or Thursday 9 - 11am Fees: $80 per term.
Further details: Contact Liz Shearer: Phone 0411 345 664 or liz.shearer1@gmail.com
y Connect Project Melbourne Phone: 9326 1895 Website: www.mercyworks.org.au Email: somml@bigpond.com
Australian Christian Meditation Community at Mary Immaculate Hall:
There
is a Christian Meditation group meeting near you on Tuesday each
Tuesday at 4.15pm at Mary Immaculate Church Hall. There have been good
responses to our first meetings with an initial group of 11 starters.
All are welcome and all are invited. Mary Immaculate Hall, 4 Waverley
Ave, Ivanhoe. All are welcome. For further information, please ring
Kathy Gillespie: 0438 530 324.
Heidelberg Planned Activity Group:
Brochures
are available in each church for the Heidelberg Planned Activity Group,
Repatriation Hospital, Banksia St, Heidelberg West. There are two
Planned Activity groups which are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday from
10am – 2.45pm. There is a small weekly charge of $10 to cover the
program and transport. Community outings are an additional cost.
A
referral is required from doctors, health professionals, case managers
or community services. Self referral, and referrals from family or
friends will also be accepted if you are eligible and a place is
available.
Further information can be obtained by phone: 0401 652 703 or fax 9496 4337.