St Louis de Montfort’s, Aspendale
& St Brigid’s, Mordialloc
JUNE
2015
June:
Wed 3rd Jun Godstart Team Meeting 9.30am
Guest Speaker Night ‘U3A’ 7.30pm
Thu 4th Jun PPC Meeting
Sun 7th Jun CORPUS CHRISTI
Mon 8th Jun Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Wed 10th Jun JAG Meeting
Thu 11th Jun St L Sacred Heart Mass
Fri 12th Jun St B Sacred Heart Mass
Sat 13th Jun St Brigid’s What’s Up Doc’ Night
St B Yr2/1 & St L Yr2 Family Mass
Cuppa after 6pm Mass
th
Sun 14 Jun 11TH ORDINARY SUNDAY
St B Yr2/1 & St L Yr2 Family Masses
Cuppa after 9.30am Mass
th
Fri 20 Jun St Louis’ 50th Dinner Dance
Sun 21st Jun 12TH ORDINARY SUNDAY
Wed 24th Jun Last Day of Term 2 for St L & St B
Liturgy Team Meeting
25th&26th Jun St L & St B Staff Retreat
Sun 28th Jun 13TH ORDINARY SUNDAY
Cuppa after 8am & 11am Masses
th
Tue 30 Jun Let’s Do Lunch
July:
Sun 5th Jul
Wed 8th Jul
Sat 11th Jul
Sun 12th Jul
14TH ORDINARY SUNDAY
JAG Meeting 7.30pm
Cuppa after 6pm Mass
15TH ORDINARY SUNDAY
Cuppa after 9.30am Mass
Mon 13th Jul Term 3 Begins
Inside this issue…
Parish & School News
Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals …
Men’s Group News JAG News
Let’s Do Lunch
Parish Finance Update
St Louis’ 50th Celebrations
Profile: Parish Mother & Grandmother
Gazette Editorial Team…
EDITOR:
Susan Dornom – 9580 7981
[email protected]
Editorial Team:
Giulie Waddell - 9580 0474
Dianne Wain – 9587 7007
Tony Allday – 9580 7344
Lisa Tuke – 9580 8021
Ann Brennan – 9580 3810
Would you like to see the Gazette in colour?
School families now receive their copy of the Parish Gazette electronically.
The Gazette can be viewed on our Parish Website along with copies of the Parish Bulletin so have a
look at our website http://brigloui.cam.org.au
Items for publication can be submitted to any of the Editorial Team (listed above) or left at the
Parish Office. Why not email your news to me? My address is printed above. This is not only
quicker for you but it saves me a lot of typing.
Spot Quiz…
Each month a few members of the Parish will be asked a short topical question. This
will give a few extra parishioners the chance to feature in the Gazette.
THIS MONTH’S QUESTION:
Last month we celebrated the feast of Pentecost with extra special Masses on that
weekend. Everyone was encouraged to get into the spirit of Pentecost and wear
‘red’ to Church and the readings at all the Masses were read in different languages
… so we asked a few parishioners: What language would you most like to learn?
Joel Schoorman
Italian or Singhalese
Zara Boyadjian
Speaks Armenian
Liam Bowles
French
Teah Molnar
French
Shannon Bowles
Italian
Jayden Ripp
Happy with English
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farewell you please tear off and fill in this slip and drop it in the collection plate or in to
the Parish Office
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We are new to the Parish
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Baptisms…
Pentecost…
In the last couple of months we
welcomed through baptism several babies
and children into our Parish communities
of St Louis’ and St Brigid’s. Welcome to:
Alessandro Carrazzo
son of Gabriella and Mark
Kye Levi Howard
son of Tahli Howard
Jimi Angus Maher
son of Amanda and Reece
Harley James Mills
son of Joanne and Jamie
Lucas Paul Russell
son of Claudia and Nicholas
Matilda Catherine Cherie Pinches
daughter of Catherine and Bradley
Leisha Sofia Sabez
daughter of Natasha and Steven
Angus Cameron Hutchison
son of Larissa and James
Edith Elizabeth Hutchison
daughter of Larissa and James
Elsie June Johnson
daughter of Olivia and Lucas
Rose Oakley Johnson
daughter of Angela and Troy
Tom Anderson Johnson
son of Angela and Troy
Zac James Johnson
son of Tanya and Daniel
Ethan James Robb
son of Kirsten and Andrew
Archie Thomas O’Gorman
son of Stephanie and Thomas
At Masses on Pentecost everyone was
encouraged to wear red and we had the
readings read in different languages.
Thank you to: Hue Pham (Vietnamese),
Rene
Kuppe
(Spanish)
Fatemeh
Moztarzadeh (Farsi), Felice Cortese
(Italian), Irena Mitula (Polish), Niko Tovia
(Samoan), Sr Lia Commadeur (Dutch),
Maeve O’Leary (Irish), Fr. Tony Cox
(Japanese) & Fr Andrew (Polish).
It was great to hear the Word of the Lord
proclaimed in different languages.
First Eucharist…
Congratulations to the 141 children from
St Brigid’s & St Louis’ Schools who received
their First Eucharist last month.
The children in our Catechist
Class will receive their First
Eucharist on 28th June.
Message Sticks…
At Masses on 30th & 31st May
our
Parish
launched
our
Aboriginal Message Sticks. In
Aboriginal culture message sticks
were used as a means of
communication
with
other
groups. They were made of
wood and came in various sizes,
shapes and markings. They were
not comprised of writing but of
symbol; the messenger conveyed
the details.
The Message Stick is
carried with great
pride, in the entrance
procession
alongside
the book containing the
Christian Word and is
placed on the lectern.
This is a powerful
symbolic
gesture
manifesting
the
willingness of both
cultures to accept the
Word and the coming
together of peoples of
different cultures to
worship the Creator.
Happy Anniversary…
Congratulations to Carmel & Michael
Barker who recently celebrated their 40th
wedding anniversary. It was a lovely
coincidence that on that weekend
everyone was wearing red at Mass for
Pentecost but also for their ruby
anniversary.
Sympathy…
Mario Cortese (81)
Husband of Fortunata,
father of Rena, Tony, Josie,
Donna Cardamone, Louise,
Roy,
Sandy.
Mario’s
funeral was at St Brigid’s
on Tuesday 5th May.
Patricia O’Leary (92)
Mother
of
Geraldine,
Terence, Michael (dec),
Lynette & Anne Maree,
mother in law of Margaret,
Geoff, Brenda & Jack.
Margaret’s funeral was at
St Brigid’s on Thu 14th May
Carmel & Michael Barker with Fr Tony
Thank You…
Special thanks to Fr Tony Cox who
helped out by filling in for Fr Andrew at
several Sunday Masses on the weekends
when there were First Eucharist Masses.
Fr Tony really enjoyed Pentecost
weekend because not only did he get to
read the Gospel in Japanese but he was
also able to wear his favourite colours
(Swans – red and white).
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday wishes
to Mim Rodolico who
celebrated
his
60th
birthday on 5th June.
Mim had a special
birthday party at the
Rossdale Golf Club on
Saturday 30th May with
family and many friends
there to help him
celebrate this milestone.
Jane Mannix (68)
Wife of Mike, mother of
Jake, Sally & Fiona, mother
in law of Leigh & Ben.
Jane’s funeral was at St
Brigid’s on Thurs 4th June.
John Pompei (87)
Husband of Fernanda, father of Susan,
Janet & Vincent. Father-in-law to Joe &
Christin. Nonno to Sarah & Noah. John had
a private family funeral.
Our sympathy also to the families of:
Peter Burgess–Therese Jackson’s brother
Margaret Hickey – wife of Frank Hickey
Our thoughts and prayers are
with all the families who have
lost loved ones recently.
Up the Creek!…
Q. What do you call
grandpa in a canoe?
A. Paddle Pop!'
Parish Finance Report…
Below is a summary of our Parish finances for last year:
Financial Summary for 12 months as at 31st December 2014
St Brigids Mordialloc
St Louis Aspendale
Income
Income
Collections
18,951.00
Collections
22,818.00
Other Income
12,908.00
Other Income
9,514.00
Interest
3,630.00
Interest
4,604.00
Rental Income
37,903.00
Fundraising
25,106.00
Thanksgiving
86,317.00
Thanksgiving
101,194.00
TOTAL
159,709.00
TOTAL
163,236.00
Expenses
Administration
Staff Costs
Thanksgiving
Property
Loan Repayments
Furniture & Fittings
TOTAL
Deficit
54,823.00
49,073.00
897.00
31,817.00
12,558.00
29,679.00
178,847.00
19,138.00
Expenses
Administration
Staff Costs
Thanksgiving
Property
Loan Repayments
Furniture & Fittings
TOTAL
Deficit
57,488.00
49,073.00
1,085.00
17,769.00
12,558.00
27,385.00
165,358.00
2,122.00
Opening Bank Balance
Movement
Closing Bank Balance
344,367.00
19,138.00
325,229.00
Opening Bank Balance
Movement
Closing Bank Balance
292,485.00
2,122.00
290,363.00
Thanksgiving Pledged
Thanksgiving Shortfall
95,680.00
9,363.00
Thanksgiving Pledged
Thanksgiving Shortfall
119,808.00
18,614.00
Parish Improvements…
New Finance Assistant…
At Masses recently
parishioners
were
surveyed to find out
what improvements they
think should be made to
our worship space at
both of our Churches.
Thank you to everyone who responded.
Their suggestions are being considered by
Fr Andrew and the Parish Pastoral Council.
The next step is to look at options from
experts in this area.
We welcome Lara Alateras to our Parish
Staff. Lara has been employed to assist
with book keeping for our two Parishes.
Lara works for 4 hours in the Parish Office
on Thursdays.
RCIA Thanksgiving Mass…
The Masses on the weekend of 16th &
17th May were special Thanksgiving
Masses for this year’s RCIA Group, Karen
Kearns, Amanda Howden, Loretta Ilott,
Feng (Kelly) Tang, Simone Rellis, Juliana
Zerdoner-Davis. Some of the group shared
their stories at these Masses and we
reprint a few of them:
Amanda Howden:
I would like to
thank Susan,
Fr Andre and
the RCIA Team
members for
being
so
friendly
and
welcoming. I
would also like
to
specially
thank Bernadette for being my sponsor.
Thank you for your guidance and
friendships. I look forward to seeing you all
on a regular basis from now on.
Since I was a child I had always wanted to
be baptised and am thrilled to now have
been. I have grown and learnt so very
much from the RCIA program and enjoyed
it immensely. I would also like to thank all
members of the Parish for accepting my
family and me into your community.
Karen Kearns:
Becoming
a
Catholic was not
something
that
came to me in a
visitation
or
sudden revelation.
I had attended
Catholic
Schools
and I married a
Catholic so I’ve
been immersed in
a Catholic environment for much of my life.
No, the desire to become a Catholic crept
up on me. It came when helping my
children with their religion homework,
through receiving meals when unwell from
other parishioners, from feeling strangely
at peace after attending Mass with my
family, following Fr Andrew’s enlightening
sermons. I realized that God was deeply
and firmly engrained in me.
I never knew quite how one became a
Catholic until I attended last year’s Easter
Vigil (we had no idea the Rite of Initiation
took place that night – we only went on
the Saturday night as my 6 kids would be
too high from Easter eggs to sit still at a
Sunday Mass) Watching the ceremony as
the 3 ladies were accepted into the Church
was beautiful and the joy on their faces
made me envious. Next thing, I was
starting the RCIA journey myself.
At first we would just get together during
Mass to analyse the day’s Gospel in a
religious sense with our team members.
But, before long, we were applying it to
our everyday life. The journey was
becoming more personal for us all and we
were all becoming friends as a result.
As the night of the Vigil approached the
excitement amongst us was palpable. The
Vigil itself was a night of pure joy. Each
step brought us closer to becoming a
Catholic, even the moon put on an eclipse
for the celebration!
Now as a fully fledged Catholic, I feel
whole. There is no other word to describe
it. And to anyone who is considering the
journey – I’d definitely recommend it.
Juliana Zerdoner-Davis:
I was a mere baby of 9
months when I was
baptised into the
Catholic faith, but
follow through to
confirmation, was not
supported and hence
confirmation
was
hindered
and
continued
to
be
hindered for decades
to follow; with many
challenges
and
obstacles,
many
beyond my control.
As the years passed,
priest after priest, I had repeatedly been
told I could not be confirmed due to
circumstance and with that, I carried the
burden of shame, a sense of unworthiness,
a pariah. I would come to Mass & watch
everyone take communion whilst I knelt in
the pew praying to God, with tears welling
in my eyes & a pit in my gut that I
struggled to overcome.
In the days when the church was open at
all hours, I would come in and sit alone,
praying to GOD & asking; “Please help me
find a way through this pain”.
I got to the point in my life that I thought
my deepest wish of confirmation would
never be realized, in the faith I held so dear
and close to my heart.
Aside of my trials and tribulations, I
noticed that in society, for much of our
lives we are identifiable by a NUMBER….
Employee No., Tax File No., Medicare No.,
License No., Bank a/c No., Customer No.,
Loyalty Card No., The list is endless…
But when you get confirmed; you are
identified by your NAME & not by a
number.
I found this to be incredibly moving.
By now you may be asking what does any
of this have to do with the RCIA program.
My answer is ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!
When Father Andrew Jekot came to this
Parish, I yet again asked if there was any
avenue of getting confirmed; after having
told him of my challenges. At the time, I
had
unfortunately
missed
the
commencement of the RCIA program,
which meant I had to wait for the
following years’ RCIA program; but it was
Father Andrew who gave me HOPE, a
HOPE for which I am forever indebted.
Upon starting the RCIA program 23rd Aug
2014 I am also indebted to the Team
Coordinators and mentors whom gave of
their time, words of wisdom, friendship
and guidance & to the other 5 participants
whom I now share a lifelong bond that
bought about the day I had so longed for
my entire life.
On 4th April 2015 I was officially confirmed.
Father Andrew, RCIA program & Team,
other participants, my wonderful Sponsor,
and parishioner have been the chariots
that have led to the most wonderful gift of
acceptance, friendship, love, but most of
all; PEACE, Peace of the Holy Spirit.
That is what the RCIA program has meant
to me. PEACE
What is RCIA?…
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA is the process by which adults who
are seeking to find out more about the
Catholic religion are supported and guided
by our community.
If you know someone interested in
finding out more about becoming Catholic
please let them know our program will be
commencing soon.
For further info contact Bernadette
in the Parish Office 9580 7981.
World Youth Day 2016...
World Youth Day 2016 is being held in
Krakow, Poland from 26th -31st July 2016
WYD is for young people aged 16-35years.
Are you interested in attending?
If you are please contact Fr Andrew or the
Parish Office 9580 7981 as the Parish is
keen to encourage and help support
participation in this extra special event.
Full details of WYD pilgrimages will be
released soon and there is a special event
to launch the WYD Pilgrimages on 5th July.
Why not go along and what WYD is about!
WYD2016 Logo and Prayer
The logo and prayer
focus on the theme
chosen by Pope Francis
from the Gospel of
Matthew: “Blessed are
the merciful, for they
will receive mercy.”
The logo features a red and blue flame of
Divine Mercy flowing from a gold cross
that is surrounded by a red outline of the
map of Poland. A gold dot represents the
city of Krakow on the map and symbolizes
the youth. The red, blue and yellow
colours represent the official colours of
Krakow and the city’s coat of arms.
One Year To Go FESTIWAL..
(Festiwal - it's Polish for Festival)
If you are interested in finding out a little
more about World Youth Day then come
along to celebrate the launch of the
Victorian pilgrimage to World Youth Day at
the ‘One Year to Go Festiwal!’
on Sunday 5th July
at St John the Evangelist Church,
Catholic Leadership Centre,
cnr Victoria Pde & Hoddle St,
East Melbourne.
Celebrations start with Mass at 2pm
then Festiwal 3.30pm – 5.30pm
The Festiwal will feature:
Fr Robert Galea and the Stronger Band,
Polish dancing and there will be delicious
Polish dumplings by Pierogi Pierogi
plus there is the chance to win a $2000
grant to get you to Krakow in 2016!
For more info contact the team at
[email protected].
Feast of the Sacred Heart
Next Let’s Do Lunch…
All parishioners are invited to come
along for our next “Let’s Do Lunch”:
LET’S DO LUNCH
Special Masses…
Both our Parish Schools will celebrate a
special whole school Mass for the Feast of
the Sacred Heart.
St Louis’ School Mass for the Sacred Heart
is on Thursday 11th June at 9.15am.
St Brigid’s School Mass
is on Friday 12th June
at 11.30am.
This feast is the
traditional date for the
Mass for the Poor.
All School & Parish families are invited to
bring along donations of non perishable
food and groceries. Hampers will be made
up by our local St Vincent de Paul groups
and distributed to needy families in this
area.
‘Off Your Back’ Appeal…
As well as the food collection for the
Sacred Heart Mass St Louis’ is encouraging
School and Parish families to support a
coat and jumper collection.
DONATE YOUR
PRE-LOVED COAT
TODAY and help
keep a homeless
person warm this
winter
Please bring your donations of coats or
jumpers to St Louis’ School or Church by
Thursday 11th June.
on Tuesday 30th June
at 12noon
in St Louis’ Church
All welcome.
Following the success of our Bingo
games last school holidays lunch this
month will be followed by a few fun games
of Bingo.
Come along catch up with some other
parishioners and enjoy a yummy lunch
with a few games afterwards.
‘Let’s Do Lunch’ is hosted by Aspendale’s
St Vincent de Paul group.
Sign up in the Church Foyer.
If you need help with transport please
contact the Parish Office 9580 7981
Transport…
There are several parishioners who are
unable to drive and would appreciate a lift
to events like “Let’s Do Lunch” or weekend
Masses. If you would like to help out with
transport please contact the Parish Office
9580 7981.
Surprise Read! …
Paddy opened the morning newspaper
and was dumbfounded to read in the
obituary column that he had died. He
quickly phoned his best friend, Mick
'Did you see the
paper?' asked Paddy.
'They say I died!!'
'Yes, I saw it!'
replied Mick. 'Where
are you calling from?
Justice Action Group…
Next JAG Meeting…
The Justice Action
Group meets on the
second Wednesday of
each month
The next meeting is:
on Wednesday 10th June
at 7.30pm at St Louis’
JAG Speaker Night...
Our Justice Action Group
held a very successful and
well
attended
Guest
Speaker Night last month.
‘BEHIND THE SCENES OF DETENTION’.
Guest Speaker, Kate spoke about her
experiences on Christmas Island and in
other Detention Centres.
JAG Jar…
To help fund the activities
of our Justice Action Group
(JAG) there is now a special
‘JAG JAR’ in the Parish foyer.
This allows supporters of JAG to make
donations at any time. Donations help
fund JAG projects, support JAG’s work with
asylum seekers and other social justice
issues. Please support the ‘JAG JAR’.
St Louis’ 50th Anniversary …
‘LouisFest’
Golden Jubilee Fete..
Sunday 15th November
12noon – 6pm
Planning is well underway for this year’s
Golden Jubilee Fete – ‘Louis Fest’.
For more info contact:
Marg Heenan 9587 8272
LouisFest Chocolate Drive..
St Louis’ is having a LouisFest (Cadbury
Fairtrade) Chocolate Drive to raise funds
for
their
50th
Anniversary Book.
$2.50 per block
or take a box of 24 to
sell to all your friends
or workmates. Please support this drive.
Dinner Dance…
Saturday 20th June,
at Rossdale Golf Club
7:30 – 11:30pm
The
night
is
completely sold out
50th Anniversary Book…
St Louis 50th Anniversary Book will be
launched at the Anniversary Dinner Dance
Only $25 for 50 years of memories
St Brigid’s Drummers …
Congratulations to St Brigid’s School’s
Korean Drumming Team who played at
the Korean Festival at Federation Square
last month and a trip to Sydney before
that. Their report on the experience is
printed below. Well done everyone.
St Brigid’s Korean Drummers
Korean Drumming has been a massive
learning experience. Our group is called
Han Sa Rum meaning we love KOREA!
When we practised we gave up our recess
time to learn our song and be prepared
for Federation Square and Sydney. In
practise we were either on the Bok,
kkwangguari and Gangoui (Korean
Drums). We were all very organized
which means we had to come in take our
drum out and take our shoes off and put
them to the side and wait for the others.
When we arrived at Federation Square
we got changed into our costumes, which
were long pants and a white saggy top
and colourful stripes (blue, yellow, black
and red.) We opened the Korean Festival
on Saturday 23rd May in front of
approximately
2000
people.
We
celebrated after the big day. We were
very grateful for the experience. We all
love Korean drumming very much and we
would not take it back for the world.
by Ruby, Ryan, Zara, Abbey, Stephanie,
Maisie Andrei, Teah & Patrick.
St Brigid’s Fun Fundraiser..
WHAT’S UP DOC?
with Dr John Tickell
(doctor, author, media personality)
Entertainment,
Food, Drink,
Laughter,
Door Prizes &
Dancing
on Saturday 13th June
6.30pm-11.30pm
at St Brigid’s Primary School Hall
Cost: $50 per person
Tickets from St Brigid’s school Office
Money raised on the night is going
towards the purchase of another set of
32 iPads and our Outdoor Kitchen.
Entertainment Books…
Both St Louis’ & St Brigid’s Schools are
now selling the popular Entertainment
Books for only $65.
($20,000 worth of discounts & offers)
To support St Louis de Montfort’s go to:
https://www.entbook.com.au/180u907
To support St Brigid’s School go to:
https://www.entbook.com.au/9m2617
20% of every membership sold
goes to the School nominated
Car Raffle:
Men’s Group…
The Car Raffle was drawn
on
22nd
May
and.
unfortunately no one in our
Parish
received
a
congratulatory phone call
and won a prize this year.
Maybe next year!
Winners were:
st
1 Prize: Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport:
No.19706 N Hargan Keysborough.
2nd Prize: Toyota Corolla Ascent:
No.27977 L Ford
Ashburton
rd
3 Prize: Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport:
No.42106 C Alberto
Burwood.
th
th
4 & 5 Prizes: $1,000 Coles/Myer:
No.131080 V Khoo
Mulgrave
No.66183 C Moschetti Croydon
6th - 14th Prizes: $500 Coles/Myer:
No.67143 A Palangio Mulgrave
No.164306 C Boland
Geelong
No.19410 A Dowall
Keysborough
No.40005 J Ovens
Burwood
No.25535 J Bedros
Armenian
No.114633 F Reymerdael Mitcham
No.21644 S Vydelingin Keysborough
No.140467 I Ross
Park Orchards
No.146512 M Tjandrawansa Ringwood
Our Parish made a profit of $7,027
which will be shared between St Louis’
and St Brigid’s. Thank you to everyone
who helped support the Parish Car Raffle.
The Ss. Louis & Brigid Men’s Group
were busy in May:
# finalising the car raffle
# supporting the Pot & Parma Night for St
Louis’ School Dads
(30 attended and many witnessed the
impossible – when the dust had settled
and the plates were cleared, Mim’s plate
still had food on it!)
# fundraising at Bunnings in Keysborough
(Over $1,200 was raised – thanks to
everyone who helped).
# Guest Speaker Night in June
St Louis’ Anniversary Wine..
There is 50th Anniversary
Commemorative Wine
(white, red or bubbly)
available for sale after
weekend Masses in St
Louis’ Church Foyer.
$15 a bottle or 6 for $80.
Guest Speaker Night…
The night (Wed 3rd June) was very cold
but 20 hardy parishioners ventured out
to St Louis to hear John Mitchell from
U3A (University of the Third Age)
John was very informative, having been
involved at local and state level of the
organization. He covered the history of
U3A with its origins being in France.
Originally there were three U3A groups in
the area – Dingley, Chelsea & Mordialloc
and they have merged to be Kingston
which currently has a membership of
about 600 and runs many courses, on
every week day during school terms.
As a sign of
appreciation
John
was presented with a
St
Louis’
50th
Anniversary bottle of
Premium Shiraz.
The
evening
concluded with a
light supper.
John Mitchell
& Peter Waltho
Children’s Liturgy…
Parish Profile…
This month we profile Kathie Martin who is
currently getting Children’s Liturgy going at our
Sunday Masses. Kathie and her family (children
and grandchildren) are all very involved in the
Parish.
KATHIE MARTIN (Formerly: Army Brat)
Children’s Liturgy is currently on
each Sunday during 9.30am Mass at St
Louis’. (except when it is school
holidays or Family Masses). Children’s
Liturgy will start at St Brigid’s next
term during 11am Mass.
Children’s Liturgy allows young
school aged children to leave Mass
during the Liturgy of the Word to
listen to a children’s version of the
Gospel and do a related activity.
Special thanks to Samantha O’Rourke
and Kathie Martin for getting
Children’s Liturgy started at St Louis’.
We still need extra volunteers to
help run the program at 9.30am or
11am Masses. If you would like to
assist with Children’s Liturgy or want
more information please contact:
Kathie Martin 9512 0849
or the Parish Office 9580 7981
Kathie Martin celebrates her birthday
with her grandchildren and a cake
made by daughter in law, Mel
Family: only daughter of Lily & Frank Lebler.
(Lily a born Quaker, artist and lover of
scripture; Frank a career soldier, violinist,
singer and lover of all sport.)
My husband Ray was one of eleven children
and his father died when he was a very small
child. Ray came to Australia from Ireland in
1965. His mother encouraged him to go before
he turned 18 in that way he could have ten
pounds to get started or help pay for his ticket.
Our children are grown up and married. You
may know one of them as our 3 boys and their
families all live in the parish.
Brigid married Ben at St Brigid’s, 2 years ago.
They live at Southbank and are both working
hard in the corporate world.
Rob works for Wesfarmers, his wife Maree
enjoys art and craft and she decorated St Louis’
Easter Candle this year.
Children: Will, Jack & Annie.
Brian and wife Gen are both teachers. Gen
teaches at St Louis’ and was also involved in
RCIA this year.
Children: Patrick, Michael & Elizabeth.
Daniel is another trained teacher who uses his
skills in the corporate world, his wife Mel runs
her own business and is the best cake
decorator I have ever seen.
Children: Caitlin & Timothy.
Next year Timothy and Annie are starting
school at St Louis’ so all 8 Martin cousins will be
attending St Louis School.
Will and Michael are looking forward to
becoming altar servers with Patrick, who loves
being an altar server at Mass on Sunday.
Parish Profile – Kathie Martin cont’d…
Work/Profession: I cannot call it work as that term congers up feelings of hard labour, so
I like to feel that, I am privileged to walk with the sick and dying as a personal pastoral
and listening friend, although I do sometimes do some practical stuff for the journey.
It is great to see the Holy Spirit working with people as they bring resolutions to their life.
This discovery brings about feelings of great peace in me. Wow!
Schools attended: The first four years of my school life was at Our Ladies in Brisbane, the
classes were quite large 9one year 82 children - the poor nuns spent most of the day
hitting the desk with a cane trying to get our attention.) As a child of a military member, I
experienced living in many different towns across Australia, some very isolated country
postings, some larger country towns and cities as well.
Parish involvement: Children Ministry / Liturgy.
As a child on Sunday I sometimes attended, Mass if available in our area (within bike
riding distance) or if Dad or a kind neighbour would take me.
Also Mum would tell me of different Sunday schools being held asking me if I’d like to
attend, sometimes I would ride my bike for what seemed miles to attend.
I always attended Catholic instruction if it was presented in the school but I also loved the
Baptists and Methodists as well - they had great bible based pictures (although these
pictures were made of very thin paper, the size of 2 postage stamps put together) I just
loved them and would wear them out looking at them.
The Catholics had Holy Pictures some of Mary, and others of Angels who watched you
while crossing over dangerous rivers using a worn out bridge; these holy pictures were in
my mind a better quality because my Dad had to purchase them. However the delicate
Bible based pictures were unquestionably my all-time favourites.
My child hood experiences are the real reason why I believe that next to the Eucharist,
Ministering to Children, using the Word of God and expressing it in a way children can
own, is the most important tool a child can have today in this a world which offers so
many other choices. Not all children have the benefits of attending great schools of God
like our St Louis’ and St Brigid with fantastic God fearing teachers.
A sentence to describe yourself: Someone
with tenacity of spirit and the ambition to
boast about the good things of our God.
Hobbies:
Visiting Art Galleries and Icon Writing
Favourite holiday place:
Sommers beach, or anywhere in the Bush
Favourite night out:
Anywhere with food, friends and family
Favourite book: Kathie wrote a long list!
- plus reviews! – too many to mention!
Kathie Martin wishes you peace for 2015
Greatest claim to fame: Being free to come to church on Sunday and really know I will
not be shot for attending. Thank God for freedom.
If you could change one thing about yourself: There is nothing in my life I would like to
change. Well maybe to go floating in a swimming pool each day for one hour. Shame the
pool closes at 9pm because that is when I am ready to go.
Three people you would like to have dinner with: I thought today I would consider the
ones that I will invite over when I get to heaven.
# Miriam - Moses’ sister I would like to hear her praising and see her dancing for God’s
glory. Maybe she could teach me to dance and sing - I think that would take eternity!
# St Anne - Jesus’ Granny, I cannot wait to have a chat: To hear her stories of what kind
of kids Jesus and Mary were growing up. We will swap Granny stories over a picnic by the
crystal sea. It’s going to be a good giggle.
# My Great Grandmothers were women who built the Kingdom of God on earth through
their pioneering spirits which developed their gifts of: service, music, knowledge, science,
and medical practises’ and most of all they all professed love, faith and trust in God; one
as a Quaker and the other as a Catholic
My Paternal Great Grandmother who, with her husband, mortgaged their family farm, to
fund the building of a local catholic church. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Booval is
still in use today, approximately 155 years on.
My Maternal Great Grandmother was a MD the first woman to graduate from Oxford.
She also graduated from universities in France and Germany. The Queensland
Government invited her to come to Queensland in the 1870’s to help explore the
chemistry of local plants and their possible use in the treatments of illnesses. The
Queensland Historical Society maintains her grave as one of “a significant pioneer
woman.” Through family oral history we know these women as virtuous servants of God,
their community while loving their family.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Having a swim every day, loving every bit of my
family life, dressing up for family birthdays and enjoying retirement - whatever
retirement means. Also praising God’s glory while floating in the local swimming pool.
The Martin family celebrate Christmas
PARISH DIRECTORY.
Parish Priest (St. Louis & St. Brigid’s)
Email address
Parish Web Site
PARISH OFFICE
Email address
Permanent Deacon
Pastoral Associate
Fr Andrew Jekot
[email protected]
http://brigloui.cam.org.au
Secretary : Susan Dornom
[email protected]
Deacon Joe Leach
Bernadette Carr
Parish Gazette
Susan Dornom
9580 7981
Baptism Bookings
Catechist
RCIA Program
Communion for the Sick
Bereavement Group
Altar Servers
Parish Musical Director
Parish Office
Elizabeth Newington
Parish Office
Parish Office
Marie Medlicott
Susan Dornom
Barry Sims
9580
9512
9580
9580
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
Aspendale: (2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7pm)
Mordialloc: (1st Mondays 7pm )
Aspendale: Joanne Partleton
Mordialloc: Bill Cribbes
9512 0149
9580 4167
Prayer Group (1st & 3rd Mondays 7.30pm)
Children’s Liturgy
Inter-Church Council Representatives
9580 1018
9580 7981
Parish Office
Parish Office
7981
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7981
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Knights of the Southern Cross
Felice Cortese
Kathie Martin
Carmel Barker
Bernadette Carr
Tom Drenen
Ss Brigid & Louis Men’s Group
LouisFest 2015
St Louis’ Tennis Club (1st Wed - 7.30pm)
St Louis’ Tennis Coach
Niko Tovia
Marg Heenan
Cheryl Wilson
Trish Angliss
ST LOUIS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
School web site
School Office
Tom Lindeman
9580 5169
www.stlouisaspendale.catholic.edu.au
9580 5169
ST BRIGID’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
School web site
School Office
Michael Russo
www.sbmord.catholic.edu.au
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Fr Andrew Jekot
9580 1018
Deacon Joe Leach
Parish Office
Michael Russo
9580 4518
Bernadette Bouvier
9588 0328
Carol Guthrie
9772 2249
Andrew Moloney
9580 6991
Maree Wesols
0477 509 088
9580 3450
9512 0849
Parish Office
9580 5297
0400 722 213
9587 8272
9580 8866
0421 604 849
9580 4518
9580 4518
Bernadette Carr
Susan Dornom
Tom Lindeman
Fred Atkin
Julie Barnhoorn
Sarah Berezowski
Debra Joseph
Peter Waltho
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