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3rd Sunday of Advent

This document provides information about the St Joseph's Parish in Warrnambool including mass times, parish staff, school principals, and upcoming events such as a working bee, Christmas masses, and a nativity exhibition. It also includes a note about the Pope's message for the World Day of Peace and collections for St Vincent de Paul Society and refugees.

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3rd Sunday of Advent

This document provides information about the St Joseph's Parish in Warrnambool including mass times, parish staff, school principals, and upcoming events such as a working bee, Christmas masses, and a nativity exhibition. It also includes a note about the Pope's message for the World Day of Peace and collections for St Vincent de Paul Society and refugees.

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ST JOSEPHS PARISH - WARRNAMBOOL

Parish Office: 5562 2231 Fax: 5562 2230


E-mail: [email protected]
Diocesan website: www.ballarat.catholic.org.au
PARISH STAFF:

Fr John Fitzgerald (Parish Priest)


Barry Wolff (Business Manager)
Leanne McElgunn (Secretary)
Brian Shanahan (Gardening/Maintenance)

Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 12.30pm; 1.30pm - 4.00pm


SCHOOL PRINCIPALS:
WEEK-END LITURGIES:

Michael Gray (St Josephs School)


Peter Morgan (Emmanuel College)
Sunday: 8.30am - 10.30am - 6.00pm
Purnim: 11.00am (Eucharist on 2nd and 4th Sundays)
(Assembly of Word with Communion on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays)

WEEK-DAY LITURGIES: Tuesday: 9.00am (Eucharist NB: the earlier time)


Tuesday: 7.30pm (Communal Celebration of Gods Forgiveness
Thursday: 10.00am (Eucharist)
Friday: 10.00am (Eucharist)
Friday: 10.30am (Reconciliation)

Deaths: Leo Thistlethwaite (Qld), Rosemarie Thistlethwaite (Horsham)


Anniversaries: We remember: Brian Vallence, Nancy Ryan, Peter Kelly, Leo Kelly,
Bill Allan, Robert Roache
Help: Many hands make light work. This Saturday there will be a working bee to
clean the Church in readiness for Christmas: 8.30am onwards. BYO rags!
Christmas Mass Ministries: Please consider being a part of the Mass you will be
attending. List available (Sacristy) or phone Parish Office (5562 2231)
World Day of Peace: Pope Francis has selected the theme Slaves no more, but
brothers & sisters. Too many abominable forms of slavery persist in todays world
including exploitation of workers especially women & children, & human trafficking.
Let us join together on January 1 to pray for peace & freedom Pope Francis

Third Sunday of Advent


Advent has a two-fold purpose:
* to prepare for Christmas when Christs birth is remembered
* to await Christs second coming at the end of time
St Vincent de Paul Society & Refugee Collection: Envelopes
are available for both these worthy causes. Envelopes can be
placed on the collection plate or handed to the Parish Office.

Communal Celebration of Gods Mercy & Forgiveness


Tuesday at 7.30pm
We are invited: * to listen to the Word of God
* to examine our conscience
* to repent of our sins
* to seek forgiveness of almighty God
NB: This is an excellent way to prepare for the up-coming feast of Christmas.

Christmas Mass Times


24th December (Wednesday)
5.00pm at St Josephs School (All welcome)
7.00pm & 9.00pm St Josephs Church
8.00pm St Annes, Purnim (Assembly of Word with Communion)
25th December (Thursday)
9.30am St Josephs Church
NB: The Annual Christmas Appeal will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.
Our Christmas Appeal is one way by which the Diocese can respond to the many
communities around the world who turn to us for assistance. Our response is an
indication of our solidarity with people in need.

Nativity Exhibition

Publication: Parish Office has copies of Broph the story of Fr Tom Brophy. $20

A great way to engage with the true meaning of Christmas and move the focus
from commerce to the reality of the Birth of Christ and all that this means. A
fascinating range of cribs from around the world are on display.

Collections:

Christmas Day Meal: Christmas is a time for sharing with family & friends but

Counters:

Presbytery: $1,199.00
Parish: $1,747.00
Thank you for your support
This week: Team 1: Peter Lawlor
(5562 1470)
Next week: Team 2: Mary McNamara (5562 4630)

for many this is not possible. The Christmas Day meal is on again this year (Parish
Hall). See fliers in Gathering Space. If interested please contact Lorri (0400 585 554)
or Centacare (5559 3000). All welcome.

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