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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 20, 2021 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH PRIEST
Fr Kevin Dillon It would be somewhat tempting to write about
Mobile: 0421 777 360 “other things” this week, but given everything
Email: frkd@stsimonsparish.com.au
we all have to manage at the moment, maybe
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE it’s better to concentrate on one story that is
Mrs Abbie Ferdinands (Mon, Wed, Fri)
truly inspirational.
BUSINESS & OFFICE MANAGER You will already know the story, of course.
Mr Peter Evans (Mon - Thu)
After being diagnosed with the appalling afflic-
SAFETY OFFICER tion of motor-neurone disease, Neale Dana-
Mrs Julie Ashman (Mon, Wed, Fri)
her’s decision to make public his fight with
CHILD SAFEGUARDING MND became an inspirational campaign for much-needed funds for
Ms Delisa Gonsalves
(by appointment) Neale Daniher’s wife and four research in to the crippling disease.
SECRETARY children have paid tribute to the Prior to his diagnosis, Neale was a
Mrs Felicia Ahumada (Mon - Wed) Fight MND co-founder, who has champion sportsman, coach and leader.
Mrs Anabel Acosta-Harvey (Thu - Fri) been appointed an Officer of the There is no doubt these accomplishments
ST. SIMON’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Order of Australia as part of the have assisted in the publicity and support
Mr Tom Wursthorn: 9755 4222 Queen’s Birthday Honours. for the “Fight MND” campaign in its early
The 2019 Victorian of the Year has days.
NAZARETH COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
been on an inspirational crusade
Mr Sam Cosentino: 9795 8100
since 2014 to find a cure for motor But as the years have progressed, it has
AFTER SCHOOL REL. PROGRAM neurone disease, leading a charity been Neale’s courage, resilience and
Mrs. Rosetta Scheepers: which has collected close to $50 optimism that have endeared both him and
0408 884 867 million in donations to put towards his cause to people across our nation in an
MASS TIMES research to find treatments for the extraordinary way.
Sun: 7.30am, 9.00am & 11.00am disease which Daniher himself is In addition to generating millions of dollars
Mon & Public Holidays: 10.00am fighting.
Tues - Fri: 9.15am “It is such a great honour for Neale
towards research that can save many lives,
Sat: 9.15am, 6.00pm
to be awarded an Order of Neale’s campaign has demonstrated just
Australia. We are so proud of his how powerful can be the positive attitude
(See page 2 for full details)
RECONCILIATION resilience and determination,” wife of anyone coping with illness, handicaps
Sat: 9.45am Jan Daniher said. “None of this and setbacks in the manner he has.
ONLINE MASS TIMES would have been possible without And that person could well be you.
Sun live from Sat 6.00pm all the people that have supported
Mon & Public Holidays from 10am us around Australia and the Figh “Who …me?”, you may well say.
Tues - Fri from 9:15am MND army. Absolutely “you”. Please God you don’t
MASS ON RADIO “Everyone out there that’s bought have to, but illness, handicaps and
Mass from St. Simon’s is broadcast a beanie or donated or volunteered, setbacks can beset us all, and if something
on: 89.9 FM The Light they’re the people that have really of major impact does hit us, then we need
at: 7am Sundays helped us along the way and given to remember that how we handle it may
WEDDINGS & MARRIAGE PREP. us a lot of support as a family well prove to be our most long-lasting and
Contact Parish Office as well as FightMND.”
effective legacy to others.
Daniher, who was appointed
ANOINTING OF THE SICK a Member of the Order of Australia I know this first-hand. I’m watching my
By private arrangement with
Fr Kevin (0421 777 360)
in 2016, dedicated “this honour to brother, who just five years ago was leading
my immediate family. Your love a vibrant, busy community as their priest,
PARISH COUNCIL and support have sustained and face a similar challenge with a courage,
parishcouncil powered me, even more so since strength and a trust in God’s grace that is
@stsimonsparish.com.au my diagnosis,” Daniher AO said. truly inspirational.
Currently due to COVID “As a family we’ve learnt that life
Restrictions PARISH HALL is fragile and all the possible None of us know what health challenges
is not available for Hire. beautiful things in your life are not might be ahead of us. But we can prepare
PARISH CENTRE FACILITIES guaranteed to be there tomorrow, ourselves now to have an attitude which, if
HIRE so look out for them and enjoy needed, will mean that if the going gets
Please Contact Parish Office them when they arrive. Play on.”. tough, we ourselves can be beacon of
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE
hope and faith that will be a gift we can
“The Age”, Monday Jun 14 share, not just a burden to be carried.
1800 305 330
Fr Kevin Dillon
Rosters for weekend of 26th & 27th June 2021
6.00 pm 7.30 am 9.00 am 11.00 am
Reader 1 Adam D'Souza Phil Mawdsley Ng Family Ingrid Kertesi
Reader 2 Sonia D'Souza Phil Mawdsley Ng Family Pilar Danlag
Commentator Marlene Bowring Brian Philp Tony Fry Christina Liew
Help Desk Felicia Ahumada Cheryl Philp Gail Ellis Julie Cosentino
CLOW NO CLOW N/A N/A NO CLOW
Bus Driver Vincent Pius Flowers: Theresa Poh
Mass Recorder 1) Chad Cole | 2) Shanti Jayamanne Homily Typist: Judy Schmidt
Altar Society Elaine Gannon & Kalombe Kalumba
Church Cleaning Marius Francis, Yacintha Thabesan & Family
MASS THIS WEEK AT ST. SIMON’S MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Current COVID regulations permit 75. We pray for the repose of the souls of:
However, it is essential to: Recent Death: Dr. Peter Campion.
1. Book in via the Parish Website for Friday and Anniversaries:
Weekend Masses. (www.stsimonsparish.com.au) Dorothy and Joseph Naine, Danko Pejic, Shiela Hurley,
2. Wear a mask at all times, indoors. Marjorie Ferreira, Rogelio Quiambao.
3. Register your attendance via QR code upon arrival. ………………………………………………………….……
MASS TIMES THIS WEEK: BAPTISMS
Sat. June 19: 9.15am This weekend, we warmly welcome into the Parish family
(Sun liturgy will be used at the Sat 9.15am Mass until through the Sacrament of Baptism. Jaxon Diya and
numbers greater than 75 can be accommodated in the Thomas Palma to be Baptised on Sunday June 20.
church) and also 4.30pm, 6.00pm (Sat. Vigil Masses) With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of
Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that
Sun. June 20: 7.30am, 9.00am, 11.00am
Jaxon and Thomas will lead a life full of happiness, faith
Mon. June 21: 10.00am and love.
Tues. June 22: 9.15am ………………………………………………………….……
Wed. June 23: 9.15am THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION
Thurs. June 24: 9.15am Jesus Calms the Storm – Quote from Pope Francis’
Fri. June 25: 9.15am address to the world in March 2020 during our first shut
PLEASE NOTE - IMPORTANT: down due to Covid19. Here's part of the quote:
“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” ”Faith begins
Weekday Masses, and the 6pm Sat. Vigil Mass will be
when we realise we are in need of salvation. We are not
live-streamed and available on the website for later
self-sufficient; by ourselves we flounder: we need the Lord,
viewing. like ancient navigators needed the stars. Let us invite
The 6pm Sat. Vigil Mass and the 11am Sun Mass will Jesus into the boats of our lives. Let us hand over our
be live-streamed to the Parish Centre, where 30 people fears to him so that he can conquer them. Like the
can be accommodated, and where Holy Communion will disciples, we will experience that with him on board there
be distributed. will be no shipwreck. Because this is God’s strength:
The above regulations and restrictions need to be strictly turning to the good everything that happens to us, even
applied i.e. 75 means “75”), not “76” etc... the bad things. He brings serenity into our storms,
No booking is required for Monday to Thursday because with God life never dies. “
Weekday Masses, but a maximum attendance of 75 ………………………………………………………………..
attendees still applies. QR code must be registered CHILDREN LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
at entry. The Parish is looking at re-starting Children’s Liturgy
We thankyou for your ongoing cooperation, patience and of the Word in the near future. As such, we are asking
understanding for expressions of interest from Parishioners who would
.……………………………………..……………………….… like to have their children attend CLOW during the
11am Mass in the Parish Centre.
ZOOM AND SOUL If you would like to join and assist in running the session
Join us on July 6th at 7.30pm to discuss the topic (on a roster basis). Please contact the Parish Office.
Growing into the fullness of life. The session Includes a .……………………………………..……………………….
presentation followed by time to chat in small groups.
Hope you can make the time and connect with our SLOGAN OF THE WEEK
community. To join the group please contact Loretta Sometimes God calms the storm.
Hughes loretta@stsimonsparish.com.au. Sometimes He let the storm rage and calms the child.IF YOU HAVE REQUESTED A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES
INTENTION OR REMEMBRANCE AT MASS, Liam McAleese, Lyn Emons, Natalie Borovi,
It is most important that you mention this to Callum Nathaniel Sheehan, Nicholas Wong,
Fr. Kevin at the Sacristy before Mass begins. Alfred Debono, Yvonne Footman, Anielle Yasmin,
…………..…………………...….……....….….………...….. Margaret Ng, Michael Umipig.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE May you enjoy your celebration
Free online Open Day Information Sessions “Getting .………..…………………...….……....…...….………...…
Started in Theology”. Attend one of our 3 Online CARERS GROUP
sessions in June. Each session will outline how to get A sub-Committee of the Pastoral Committee.
started and how to plan study that matches the ministry
We plan to start a group soon for families and carers.
needs of potential students.
Family members and friends often find themselves in
Book: https://ctc.edu.au/news-and-events/open-days/
the role of a carer when a loved one is living with
……………………………………………………..…….
dementia and other care needs. While caring for your
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
loved one can be rewarding, it can also have its tougher
We have a number of ministries that require assistance days. Please contact Brian Crowley 0429 090 770 if you
to continue with the wonderful service they provide. wish to join the group.
Many of our parishioners enjoy the fellowship which ……………………………………..……………………….…
involvement in such service to the Parish brings and REIMAGINING THE CHURCH - MISSION
would appreciate the extra helping hands. As the saying
AND STRUCTURE
goes ‘many hands make light work’. Are you able to join
one of our ministries? Training is provided. The Archdiocese of Melbourne is undergoing its own
Church Cleaning: reform in relation to the mission and structure of
parishes in the Archdiocese. Archbishop Peter
If you are interested in joining one of our teams on a
Comensoli has met with both parish clergy and lay
roster basis.
leaders to open up the idea of a new missionary thrust,
CovidSafe Ambassadors:
calling for parishes to collaborate more closely in order
We require parishioners to be rostered as Welcomers, to build vibrant and viable centres of Catholic life and
QR Assistants and for Sanitisation before and after faith. Archbishop Comensoli has issued an invitation to
weekend Masses.
all parishes to join in the conversation as to how we can
Mass recording for 89.9 The Light: discern our common mission for the years ahead.
We are needing some assistance to cover the Mass Further information on the process is available from:
recording roster. Training will be provided. https://melbournecatholic.org/
Gardening Group: ……………………………………..……………………….…
We are seeking parishioners interested in joining the ST. SIMON’S COMMUNITY FETE - 20/11/21
Gardening Team. (Thursday and Saturday mornings) A heart warming thank you in advance to our
Flowers: parishioners who have taken on the role of Stall Captain
We are seeking parishioners interested in joining the at our Fete this year. Everyone is looking forward to the
Flowers Team on a roster basis. Training will be Fete, and we need all hands on deck to make the day a
provided. success. Wonderful events like the Fete don’t just
happen - it takes teamwork and community spirit.
We are asking families and individuals to set aside
Please contact the parish Office 9764 4058 to have a
some time on Fete Day itself (Nov. 20), especially for
chat or please leave your name and contact details at
the clean up) and on the day before (Nov. 19) to set up
the Help Desk.
the stalls and other attractions. Perhaps you could plan
…………………………………………………………..…
this in your diary / calendar. Your valuable time and
ST. SIMON’S FETE RAFFLE PRIZES help is greatly appreciated, and it all contributes to a
We are looking to again offer attractive prizes for the successful Fete for our community. Please contact the
Fete Raffle this year. We are seeking donations of prizes parish office (office@stsimonsparish.com.au) if you can
with a value of over $500 from our local business help, and stay tuned for regular updates in the bulletin
community. If you are not “the boss”, perhaps you could ……………………………………..……………………….…
ask the person at work who could make such a DRAMA WORKSHOPS
contribution.
Will begin on the 17 July at St Benedict House Burwood.
In return for such a generous donation, we will promote A committed Catholic Performance course that
those businesses on the tickets, in the Fete flyer, encourages Faith, Expression and Confidence.
bulletin, online and on the day. If you own a business, or For more details: trybooking.com/BRNUP or Contact
know a business that could help us, please contact the Geraldine: 0413 398 528 | Natasha: 0481 143 899
parish.June 20, 2021 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading Gospel
Job 38:1,8-11 Mark 4:35-41
With the coming of evening, Jesus said to his
From the heart of the tempest the Lord gave disciples, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’
Job his answer. He said: Who pent up the sea And leaving the crowd behind they took him,
behind closed doors when it leapt tumultuous just as he was, in the boat; and there were other
out of the womb, when I wrapped it in a robe boats with him. Then it began to blow a gale
of mist and made black clouds its swaddling and the waves were breaking into the boat so
bands; when I marked the bounds it was not that it was almost swamped. But he was in the
to cross and made it fast with a bolted gate? stern, his head on the cushion, asleep. They
Come thus far, I said, and no farther: here woke him and said to him, ‘Master, do you
your proud waves shall break. not care? We are going down!’ And he woke up
and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Quiet
now! Be calm!’ And the wind dropped, and all
Responsorial Psalm
was calm again. Then he said to them, ‘Why are
Psalm 106(107):23-26,28-32
you so frightened? How is it that you have
Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. no faith?’ They were filled with awe and said
to one another, ‘Who can this be? Even the wind
Second reading and the sea obey him.’
2 Corinthians 5:14-17
The love of Christ overwhelms us when we
reflect that if one man has died for all, then all
men should be dead; and the reason he died
for all was so that living men should live no Next Week’s Readings:
longer for themselves, but for him who died 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
and was raised to life for them. From now Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15,
onwards, therefore, we do not judge anyone by Mk 5:21-43
the standards of the flesh. Even if we did once
know Christ in the flesh, that is not how we know
him now. And for anyone who is in Christ, there
is a new creation; the old creation has gone,
and now the new one is here.
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