Weekly Bulletin
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
14a Domenica di Tempo Ordinario - 06.07.08

We warmly welcome pilgrims from Rome, and Pacific Regional Seminary, Suva,
to DID and WYD08.
Benvenuto! Ni sa bula !
May they enjoy their stay in our parish and with their Home Stay Families!

We pray for the safe arrival of the Holy Father in our country.

“It is in the ordinary duties and labours of life that the Christian can and should develop his or her spiritual union with God.” Thomas Merton

The following is just a sample of the activities during DAYS IN THE DIOCESE July 10 to 14!!

FROM SOUND TO SILENCE Fri. Jul. 11, 1pm to 2 pm. Meditate to Music from the Faith Traditions of the World. Pilgrim House of Prayer, St. Augustine’s Church, Bourke St,
All are welcome.
DID08 COMMISSIONING MASS—Friday, July 11 Tickets to this Mass have now been released to all parishes, schools and communities. The gates open at Telstra Dome at 4 pm for pre-Mass entertainment. The Mass commences at 6.30 pm. We look forward to this wonderful occasion!
LAUDATE DOMINUM St Mary Star of the Sea DID Concert Series— Tuesday, July 8, 6.30 pm St Mary’s Organists; Wednesday, July 9, 6.30 pm. Students of the University of Melbourne; Thursday, July 10, 6.30 pm. Maite Aranzabal (Spain) Organist; Saturday, July 12, 5.30 pm. Maite Aranzabal, Organist. Free Art Exhibition July 5 to 20 Images of Christ through the Centuries. (Full details in the narthex).
AN INTERFAITH PEACE CEREMONY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Thurs. Jul.10 at 10.00am Federation Square, cnr. Swanston and Flinders Streets. People of all faiths are invited to come together in a spirit of peace for this special celebration of inter-faith unity and respect. Peace by Piece is an opportunity for young people of all faiths to gather together and witness to our unified desire for a peaceful world. Also, there will be a special guest performance by Natalie Gauci, 2007 Australian Idol Winner. For more info. 9795 5077 peacbypiece@oblates.com.au or www.oblates.com.au
RECONCILING VOICES FROM THE MARGINS Central Hall ACU Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Sat. July 12 at 2 pm Keynote Address: Cardinal Wilfred Fox Napier—Archbishop of South Africa. Why the Church is called to be actively engaged in trying to reconcile voices from the margins.
INTERFAITH YOUTH PILGRIMAGE Sun. July 13: 1pm St Patrick’s Cathedral Liturgy of the Word and Catechesis on Interfaith Relations in the Catholic Church with Bishop Christopher Prowse; 2pm Walk to Federation Square; 3pm Federation Square - Commitment to Peace - Meet with youth from other Christian Churches and from Brahma Kunari, Buddhist, Bahai, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim and others.
INJOY INTERNATIONAL ARTWORK EXHIBIT will be on display at the DID08 Living Witnesses Exhibition, Sat. Jul 5 to Mon. Jul. 14 at Australian Catholic University, Victoria Pde., Fitzroy. These bright and colourful pieces are collectively hinged on the official 2008 World Youth Day theme: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses.” (Acts1:8). Each painting is based on a Scripture passage which relates to the works of the Holy Spirit, and captures a unique dimension of God’s love and unity, grounded in the Trinity. www.injoyinternational.org
NEW MARY MACKILLOP PLAY Blessed Mary MacKillop’s heroic journey to Rome to meet Pope Pius IX following her excommunication is the central event in a new play that recounts the story of her saintly life. At the Centre of Light is on at La Mama at the Carlton Courthouse, 205 Faraday St., Carlton, Jun. 25 to Jul. 12. Performances are Wednesday and Sunday, 6.30 pm. and Thursday to Saturday, 8 pm. Duration: 90 mins approx. Tickets: $25 or $12 conc. More info. or bookings (9347 6948 or www.lamama.com.au

TODAY is the Catholic Mission Appeal BE MY WITNESS TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.
Please join in the spirit of World Youth Day and be Christ’s witness the world over. Become a supporter of our Friends in Faith program. For more information: 1800 257 296 www.catholicmission.org.au

WELCOME TO OUR PILGRIMS this Wednesday at around 6.00 pm. in the church followed by a BBQ in the hall. All parishioners are welcome. If you are not directly involved in hosting pilgrims please BYO meat or vegetarian rissoles, coral trout or whatever takes your fancy!. Thank you to the many parishioners who are providing salads, desserts, nibbles etc., and to those who are loaning sleeping gear! Please support our generous sponsor Vita’s Deli & Fresh Pasta, Preston Market 9478 8182. If any parishioner has lots of sugo di pomodoro we would be grateful for a donation or two!

ITEMS OF INTEREST

REFRESH YOUR MARRIAGE—Marriage Encounter is a worldwide marriage enrichment programme that has been in Australia for over 30 years. Enhance your marriage by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend. The weekend is a time for you and your spouse to be alone together, to rediscover each other and focus on your relationship in a very positive way. Your marriage deserves that kind of attention. The next weekend in 2008 will be held at Anglesea on 15-17 August. For further information and bookings contact Peter & Erika Smith (03) 9899 0824 or E-mail erika@hrpartner.com.au. Checkout the website for more information on www.wwme.org.au
ARCHBISHOP’S OFFICE FOR EVANGELISATION An Introduction to Theology Course. The course considers what theology is and explores key theological understandings of major beliefs within the Catholic Faith Tradition. Presenter: Sr. Margaret Chappell RSM. 6 sessions: Thursdays commencing Aug. 7, 6 to 8 pm. at the Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. For more info. office@evangelisation.org.au or (Annemarie 9412 3325 (enrolments must be received by 29 Jul.)
PALMS AUSTRALIA This July, the youth of the world are coming to Australia. Now it’s time to share your gifts with the world. Palms Australia is interested in meeting Teachers, Doctors, Nurses and other professional, technical, and trades people willing to share their skills for 1– 3 years in Asia, Africa or the Pacific. Information Session at The Loreto Centre, Level 2, 257 Auburn Rd., Hawthorn. Sat. Aug. 9 at 1 pm. or Sun. Aug. 10 at 1 pm. More info. ( Jennifer Murphy 9518 9551 www.palms.org.au
CAMPION CENTRE OF IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Making Lifegiving Choices in a Complex World Most of us are struggling with stress, worry and dealing with financial, work and family responsibilities on a daily basis. How can we reconnect with the most important things in life? In this weekend of spiritiual conversation we take time to reflect on who I am, and what are my priorities? Begins Fri. Jul. 18 at 7 pm. and concludes on Sun. Jul. 20 at 3.30 pm. Campion Centre of Spirituality, 99 Studley Park rd., Kew. $ 185 live-in, $155 live-out (includes meals) or a donation
according to your means. 9854 8110 or www.cis.jesuit.org.au
THE PIETY STALL has KAIROS (DID Souvenir Edition $4), AD 2000 ($4); ‘Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church’ $17, Handbook for Today’s Catholic $6.

A VOCATION VIEW: Have you discovered yet that there is more to life than what only material things have to offer? We live in the Spirit. Only in the Lord can we find lasting peace. Speak the Good News.

NEXT SUNDAY—DOMENICA PROSSIMA
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time—15a Domenica di Ordinario
Readings: Is 55:10-11; Rom. 8:8-13; Mt. 13:1-23

Dates for your Diary
Mon. July 14 Departure for WYD08 Sydney Term 3 commences.
Thurs. July 17 Holy Father arrives in Sydney
Fri. July 18 Evening Stations of the Cross –Sydney
Sat. Jul. 19 Vigil with the Holy Father
Sun. Jul. 20 Papal Mass WYD08 –Sydney; Our pilgrims return to Melbourne
Tues. Jul. 29 Parish Pastoral Planning Group Meeting
Fri. Aug. 1 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Laughs for the week
A man saw a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rang the bell and the owner told him the dog was in the backyard. The man goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. "So, what's your story?" The mutt looks up and says, "Well, I discovered this gift pretty young and I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA about my gift, and in no time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies eight years running. The jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger and I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there and was awarded a batch of medals. Had a wife, a mess of puppies, and now I'm just retired. The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog. The owner says, "Ten dollars." The guy says, "This dog is amazing. Why on earth are you selling him, so cheap?" The owner replies, "He's such a liar. He didn't do any of that stuff."

One night, torrential rain soaked South Louisiana USA. The the next morning the resulting floodwaters came up about 2 metres into most of the homes there. Mrs. Boudreaux was sitting on her roof with her neighbor, Mrs. Thibodaux, waiting for help to come. Mrs. Thibodaux noticed a lone baseball cap floating near the house. Then she saw it float far out into the front yard, then float all the way back to the house; it kept floating away from the house, then back in. Her curiosity got the best of her, so she asked Mrs. Boudreaux, "Do you see that baseball cap floating away from the house, then back again?" Mrs. Boudreaux said, "Oh yes, that's my husband; I told him he was going to cut the grass today come Hell or high water!"

A farmer went to visit a neighbouring farmer whose daughter was taking voice lessons. Her loud, screeching voice could be heard halfway down the road. Her father, oblivious to the grating sound of his daughter's voice, proudly told his friend, "Emmy is cultivating her voice." The friend said, "That isn’t cultivating. That's harrowing!”

Weekday Mass Intentions
Monday No Mass
Tuesday Ordinary Time 14 Jack Coventry—Anniv.
Wednesday Ordinary Time 14 Joseph Micallef, Dominic Cauchi—Ann.
Thursday Ordinary Time 14 DID08
Friday St. Benedict, abbot DID08 Salvatore LaTerra—Anniv.
Saturday Our Lady DID08


Prayer for Rain

God Our Father, you created our earth to nourish us and give us life.
And Jesus told us to ask and it will be given to us.

We ask now in Faith, Hope and Love
that you look with favour on our drought stricken land,
our starving animals and failing produce.
Sustain strengthen and give new hearts to our farmers
and those affected by this drought.

In your loving providence send abundant rain soon
and renew the Faith of your people and the face of our land.

We make our prayer with Mary,
through Jesus who gives life to all living things. Amen.