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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
Parish Personnel June 13, 2021 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH PRIEST
Fr Kevin Dillon A total of 161,073 AusNet
Mobile: 0421 777 360 customers were without power
Email: frkd@stsimonsparish.com.au at 5.30am on Thursday as well as
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE 11,792 customers with United
Mrs Abbie Ferdinands (Mon, Wed, Fri) Energy, 458 with Powercor and 810
with Jemena.
BUSINESS & OFFICE MANAGER An AusNet spokesperson said they
Mr Peter Evans (Mon - Thu) did not expect power to be restored
SAFETY OFFICER in some homes until much later
Mrs Julie Ashman (Mon, Wed, Fri) on Thursday.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING “Severe weather has caused power
Ms Delisa Gonsalves outages across the state. A large
number of our customers are It happens again… and again… and again. It
(by appointment)
without power and are unlikely might be a bushfire. It might be a flood.
SECRETARY to have power restored until late It might be a storm. It might be a major road
Mrs Felicia Ahumada (Mon - Wed)
Mrs Anabel Acosta-Harvey (Thu - Fri) tomorrow,” they said. “Keep away accident.
from fallen power lines and assume
ST. SIMON’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL any wires are live.” But whatever it is, you can be sure that the
Mr Tom Wursthorn: 9755 4222 In the past 12 hours there have been ever-reliable “ambos”, “fireys”, police and
NAZARETH COLLEGE PRINCIPAL 2915 SES call outs across Victoria, a great variety of skilled and wonderful
Mr Sam Cosentino: 9795 8100 with 2376 of those for fallen trees people will be there to make things safe,
AFTER SCHOOL REL. PROGRAM and 393 for building damage. clear the roads, bind the wounds and look
Mrs. Rosetta Scheepers: At 1am the Lilydale SES unit in after the damaged people and property.
0408 884 867 Melbourne’s east was forced
to “cease all non urgent operations” Many of them are “professionals”. They are
MASS TIMES due to high demand for help. The
Sun: 7.30am, 9.00am & 11.00am highly-trained, and do what they do for
Mon & Public Holidays: 10.00am
unit has responded to 463 call-outs a living. That they are remunerated (they
Tues - Fri: 9.15am overnight. certainly deserve to be!) in no way detracts
Sat: 9.15am, 6.00pm Mount William in the Grampians
recorded the strongest wind gust
from their commitment, their dedication, and,
(See page 2 for full details) always there when it’s needed, their courage.
in the state at 115km/h, while
RECONCILIATION 111km/h gusts lashed the coast
Sat: 9.45am
at Wilsons Promontory and
Standing and working along side them
ONLINE MASS TIMES Puckapunyal, and 104km/h winds hundreds, thousands of equally dedicated
Sun live from Sat 6.00pm hit Kilmore Gap. and committed volunteers. They sacrifice
Mon & Public Holidays from 10am In Melbourne, 91km/h gusts caused their holidays, time with their families, wages
Tues - Fri from 9:15am massive waves to hit St Kilda from their “usual” job, and will set off, day or
MASS ON RADIO harbour, with 87km/h and 85km/h night, to help people who may well be total
Mass from St. Simon’s is broadcast winds howling through Moorabbin strangers and whom they will never see
on: 89.9 FM The Light and Melbourne airports. again.
at: 7am Sundays The Department of Transport urged
WEDDINGS & MARRIAGE PREP.
Victorian drivers not to travel Both groups, the “professionals” and the
Contact Parish Office unless it was absolutely necessary volunteers, are on the job again following
after hundreds of roads were the high winds and pelting rain
ANOINTING OF THE SICK affected by flooding and fallen trees
By private arrangement with
of Wednesday and Thursday. Out of bed in
overnight. the middle of the night, calling the boss to
Fr Kevin (0421 777 360) Motorists were especially advised say they wouldn't be in today, taking a
PARISH COUNCIL to avoid the Yarra Ranges and
second or even third shift - all because they
parishcouncil Dandenong Ranges, with multiple
@stsimonsparish.com.au trees down across roads and power were needed and they’re putting others first.
outages.
Currently due to COVID Hopefully we really do appreciate these
Restrictions PARISH HALL “Nine News”, Thurs. June 10 extraordinary people who consistently put
is not available for Hire. our needs and our safety before their own.
PARISH CENTRE FACILITIES
HIRE Over the next few days (or maybe weeks), as
Please Contact Parish Office we watch the clean-up on TV newscasts,
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE a “Thank You” prayer for them all would be
1800 305 330 well-deserved.
Rosters for weekend of 19th & 20th June 2021
Mass Recorder 1) Alden D'Couto | 2) Fiona Gonsalvez Homily Typist: Sonya Rose’meyer
All other Roster duties will be noticed as COVID-19 Restrictions are lifted.
MASS THIS WEEK AT ST. SIMON’S MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Within the current COVID regulations, it is essential to : We pray for the repose of the souls of:
1. Book in via the Parish Website for Friday and Weekend Recent Deaths: Malcom Austin
Masses. (www.stsimonsparish.com.au).
Anniversaries: Rita Mayadunne, Daniel Lylak,
2. Wear a mask at all times, indoors and outdoors. Meredith Family.
3. Register your attendance via QR code upon arrival. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION
MASS TIMES:
WISDOM FOR LIVING (Faith Development Team)
Sat., June 12: 9.15am (Sunday liturgy will be used
at the Sat. 9.15am Mass until numbers greater than We pray "Thy Kingdom come..." Yes God's kingdom is
gently evolving, emerging, it's among us. it's within us.
50 can be accommodated in the church), It takes time, patience and trust. Prob 3:5 says "Trust
and also 4.30pm, 6.00pm (Sat. Vigil Masses). in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your
own understanding."
Sun., June 13: 7.30am, 9.00am, 11.,00am
The famous passage by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.
Mon. June 14: 10.00am (Public Holiday) (1881-1955) a Jesuit Priest is food for thought:
Tues. June 15: 9.15am "Trust in the Slow Work of God.
Wed. June16: 9.15am Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
Thurs. June 17: 9.15am We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the
end without delay.
Fri. June18: 9.15am
We should like to skip the intermediate stages.
PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT: We are impatient of being on the way to something
unknown, something new. And yet it is the law of all
Weekday Masses, and the 6pm Sat. Vigil Mass will progress that it is made by passing through some stages
be live-streamed and available on the website of instability - and that it may take a very long time.
for later viewing. And so I think it is with you. Your ideas mature gradually
The 6pm Sat. Vigil Mass and the 11am Sunday Mass – let them grow, let them shape themselves, without undue
will be live-streamed to the Parish Centre, where haste. Don’t try to force them on, as though you could be
30 people can be accommodated, and where today what time (that is to say, grace and circumstances
Holy Communion will be distributed. acting on your own good will) will make of you tomorrow.
The above regulations and restrictions need to be Only God could say what this new spirit gradually forming
strictly applied i.e. 50 means “50”), not “51” etc. within you will be. Give Our Lord the benefit of believing
that his hand is leading you, and accept the anxiety
No booking is required for Monday to Thursday of feeling yourself in suspense and incomplete."
Weekday Masses, but a maximum attendance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
of 50 attendees still applies. QR code must be
registered at entry.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Anne and Cedric Gomez
We thank you for your ongoing cooperation, patience and
on your 50th Golden Anniversary.
understanding.
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We congratulate you both on achieving this
golden milestone and pray that you will enjoy
PARISH DIARY many more years of good health and happiness together.
Monday 14th June …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….….……
7.30pm: Gospel Reflection via Zoom HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….
…… Margie Barcial, Trudy Viney, Peter-Julian Tanti,
Cory Santos, Nancy Collins, Nicholas Watson,
GOSPEL REFLECTION / PRAYER GROUP Paul Debono, Kimberley Gomez, Michael Ng,
Evening meetings will be held fortnightly every 2nd and 4th Gabriel Danlag, Miguel Danlag, Julie Giulieri,
Monday of the month at 7.30pm via zoom during the winter Carolyn Ciampoli, David Koroknai, Wayne Gillman,
months. Day time Prayer Group to be held once a month Olivia Rodrigues, James Rushton, Jack Balakas,
1st Tuesday of the month at 10am after Mass. Reg Emons, Jazz Deol, Olivia Giuliano,
…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…… Ashley Marasco.
SLOGAN OF THE WEEK May you enjoy your celebration
A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.
IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED A SPECIAL CARERS GROUP
INTENTION OR REMEMBRANCE AT MASS, A sub-Committee of the Pastoral Committee.
We plan to start a group soon for families and carers.
It is most important that you mention this to Fr. Kevin
at the Sacristy before Mass begins. Family members and friends often find themselves in the
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………..……. role of a carer when a loved one is living with dementia
and other care needs. While caring for your loved one
ST. SIMON’S COMMUNITY FETE - 20/11/21 can be rewarding, it can also have its tougher days.
A heart warming thank you in advance to our parishioners Please contact Brian Crowley 0429 090 770 if you wish
who have taken on the role of Stall Captain at our Fete this to join the group.
year. Everyone is looking forward to the Fete, and we need ………………………………………………………..……………………..……………………..……………………..……………………..…………………...…..
all hands on deck to make the day a success. Wonderful VOLUNTEERS
events like the Fete don’t just happen - it takes teamwork Church Cleaning: If you are interested in joining
and community spirit. one of our teams on a roster basis.
We are asking families and individuals to set aside some CovidSafe Team Members: We require parishioners
time on Fete Day itself (Nov. 20), especially for the to be rostered as Welcomers, QR Assistants and for
clean-up) and on the day before (Nov. 19) to set up the Sanitisation before and after weekend Masses.
stalls and other attractions. Perhaps you could plan this Mass recording for 89.9 The Light: We are needing
in your diary/ calendar. Your valuable time and help is some assistance to cover the Mass recording roster.
greatly appreciated, and it all contributes to a successful Training will be provided.
Fete for our community. Please contact the parish office
(office@stsimonsparish.com.au) if you can help, Gardening Group: We are seeking parishioners
and stay tuned for regular updates in the bulletin. interested in joining the Gardening Team.
…………………………………………………………………….…………………..………………………………………………………………………………..… (Thursday and Saturday mornings)
ST. SIMON’S FETE RAFFLE PRIZES Flowers: We are seeking parishioners interested
in joining the Flowers Team. Training will be provided.
We are looking to again offer attractive prizes for the Fete
Raffle this year. We are seeking donations of prizes with To express your interest, please leave your name and
a value of over $500 from our local business community. contact details at the Help Desk or contact the Parish
If you are not “the boss”, perhaps you could ask the person Office: office@stsimonsparish.com.au
………………………………………………………..……………………..……………………..……………………..……………………..…………………...…..
at work who could make such a contribution.
CONGRATULIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
In return for such a generous donation, we will promote
Thank you for all your support in the 2021 Combined Catholic Parishes
those businesses on the tickets, in the Fete flyer, bulletin,
Raffle. St Simon’s have raised a total of $8,693 nett this year. Tremendous
online and on the day. If you own a business, or know result for another challenging year! We have a couple of winners from
a business that could help us, please contact the parish. St Simon’s this year and they are: Thuy Pham and Ray Thomas.
WINNERS - 2021 COMBINED CATHOLIC PARISHES RAFFLE
rize No Prizes Ticket No Originating Parish, Location
1 Suzuki Baleno 067629 Holy Trinity, East Bentleigh
2 $5,000 Gift Cards 076169 St Simon's, Rowville
3 $2,000 Gift Cards 032504 Good Shepherd, Mulgrave
4 $1,000 Gift Cards 049130 St Michael's, Ashburton
5 $1,000 Gift Cards 051855 St Thomas, Clyde Nth
6 $1,000 Gift Cards 032099 Good Shepherd, Mulgrave
7 $500 Gift Cards 047457 Resurrection, Keysborough
8 $500 Gift Cards 034273 Good Shepherd, Mulgrave
9 $500 Gift Cards 030396 St John Evangelist, Epping
10 $500 Gift Cards 053783 Sts Peter & Paul, Doncaster East
11 $500 Gift Cards 063650 St Paul’s, Endeavour Hills
12 $500 Gift Cards 044181 Resurrection, Keysborough
13 $500 Gift Cards 044752 Resurrection, Keysborough
14 $500 Gift Cards 050482 St Michael's, Ashburton
15 $500 Gift Cards 048859 Resurrection, Keysborough
16 $500 Gift Cards 067768 Holy Trinity, East Bentleigh
17 $500 Gift Cards 076793 St Simon's, Rowville
18 $500 Gift Cards 067736 Holy Trinity, East Bentleigh
19 $500 Gift Cards 041340 Nazareth, Ricketts Point
20 $500 Gift Cards 040880 Nazareth, Ricketts PointJune 13, 2021 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
First reading Gospel
Ezekiel 17:22-24 Mark 4:26-34
From the top of the cedar, from the highest Jesus said to the crowds: ‘This is what the
branch I will take a shoot and plant it myself on kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on
a very high mountain. I will plant it on the high the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when
mountain of Israel. It will sprout branches and he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing;
bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Every kind how, he does not know. Of its own accord the
of bird will live beneath it, every winged creature land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then
rest in the shade of its branches. And every tree the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is
of the field will learn that I, the Lord, am the one ready, he loses no time: he starts to reap
who stunts tall trees and makes the low ones because the harvest has come.’ He also said,
grow, who withers green trees and makes the ‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like?
withered green. I, the Lord, have spoken, What parable can we find for it? It is like a
and I will do it. mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in
the soil is the smallest of all the seeds on earth;
yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub
Responsorial Psalm of them all and puts out big branches so that the
Psalm 91(92):2-3,13-16 birds of the air can shelter in its shade. ’Using
Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. many parables like these, he spoke the word
to them, so far as they were capable
Second reading of understanding it. He would not speak to them
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 except in parables, but he explained everything
to his disciples when they were alone.
We are always full of confidence when we
remember that to live in the body means to be
exiled from the Lord, going as we do by faith
and not by sight - we are full of confidence, I say,
and actually want to be exiled from the body Next Week’s Readings:
and make our home with the Lord. Whether we Job 38:1,8-11; 2 Corinthians 5:14-17;
are living in the body or exiled from it, we are Mark 4:35-41
intent on pleasing him. For all the truth about us
will be brought out in the law court of Christ,
and each of us will get what he deserves for the
things he did in the body, good or bad.
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