PARISH PRAYER

St Michael the Archangel,
patron of our parish, be with us as we strive
to be faithful to our Baptismal call,
to love God and our neighbours.
Spread your protective wings over us
and our entire parish.
Protect us from fear, lies and everything
that prevents us from experiencing
God’s love for us in all its fullness.
Help us to always choose what is
good, right, and true and nurture within us
the courage, love, and respect
we need to face our fears
and to protect all of God’s creation. Amen.

“HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN” L.A.M.P. EVENT

The Jubilee of Youth Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday July 19, beginning with registration at St Michael’s Stadium at 10.30am and finishing at 9.00pm at Our Lady Help of Christians, Narre Warren.

Various activities throughout the day including: Walk to Wilson Botanic Park, lunch. Adoration, Mass celebrated by Bishop Greg. Dinner, Jesus Youth in Concert.

Open to Junior Pilgrims Year 7-9 Senior Pilgrims Year 10-12 Young Adult Pilgrims 18+

For registration scan code or see flyer.

FAREWELL TO OUR PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

This Sunday after 10.30am Mass, we will be having morning tea, to thank Peggy Harvey for her care of our parish and to wish her well in her retirement. The cuppa will be in the Stadium. All welcome.

CUPPA

After 10.30am Mass this weekend in the Stadium to farewell our Pastoral Associate, Peggy Harvey.

RECONCILIATION & FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ENROLMENTS:

Young parishioners baptised Catholic and in Grade 4 or above. At the Parish Support Centre in June:
Tuesday 24, 2.00pm -5.00pm or
Wednesday 25, 5.00pm-7.00pm or
Thursday 26, 9.00am-12.00pm
Enrolment and collection of the pack is a compulsory part for this Sacrament.

INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

30 people attended! It was remarkable for a first session. Everyone engaged so deeply in meditation. All were seeking something to deepen their practice of prayer. Thank you to everyone that attended. If you missed out, it is not too late to join.

Meditation is an ancient form of prayer which aims is to bring the distracted mind to silence and stillness, and rest in the presence of God. All welcome to try this form of prayer, free admission.

Tuesday 27 May John Main’s Guidance and Rediscovery
Tuesday 03 June The Roots of our Tradition
Tuesday 10 June The Wheel of Prayer
Tuesday 17 June Leaving Self Behind
Tuesday 24 June The Fruits of Meditation

Groups will be held at the Parish Support Centre from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. To book: secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au or call the Parish Support Centre.

YEAR OF JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

Jubilee of Clergy at Leongatha, Friday June 27 at 4.00pm. Bishop Greg will celebrate a Mass joined by clergy, religious, and pilgrims from across the diocese. In prayerful preparation for the Jubilee Mass, pilgrims are invited to pass through St Joseph’s Church, Korumburra, for prayer for vocations before the Blessed Sacrament from 12.00pm-3.30pm on the same day. RSVP by June 24 to leongatha@cdsale.org.au

COMPUTER AND COLLECTION MINISTRY

Does not have an organised roster so feel free to volunteer if you are able and help is required at Mass.

JUNE MONTHLY PRAYER

Pope Leo XIV releases his first monthly prayer intention, inviting the faithful to pray ‘that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from His Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.’

WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2025

Is celebrated on 20 June annually. It is designated by the United Nations to honour refugees who have been forced to flee their homes and to promote solidarity with them for a “world where refugees are welcomed.” The Church encourages us to welcome, promote, accompany and integrate those who knock on our doors. This year’s theme is Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community.

STAY UPDATED ON DIOCESAN EVENTS

There are many exciting events happening across our Diocese. Stay informed and up to date by visiting the Diocesan Events Page. It’s a great resource to find details on upcoming celebrations and gatherings. Visit: cdsale.org.au/events

MEN’S CHOIR

Practising at St Andrew’s Berwick on Thursdays at 7.30pm. If you would like to join see flyer or collect pamphlet from foyer.

SRI LANKAN MASS

Will be held every 4th Sunday of the month at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Keysborough at 5.00pm.

CELEBRATING THE JUBILEE

JUBILEE: A website to help Catholics celebrate the Jubilee year has been launched by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Please visit pilgrimsofhope.catholic.org.au

BISHOPS CALL FOr PEACE

The Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service has reiterated Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace in Gaza, urging immediate dialogue and access to humanitarian aid for those suffering. Full statement click here

CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

Engaging Your Faith (EYF) is a series of short, online presentations that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Experienced academics from Catholic Theological College present on a variety of topics such as science and faith issues including AI, Vatican II, Blessed Virgin Mary, Scriptures, religion and ethics, and Jubilee of Hope. For more information click here

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS

Opportunity to recharge your relationship ‘batteries’ and explore the nature of your relationship. October 3-5, Live-in Weekend, Tooleybuc Motor Inn, Tooleybuc and October 10-12, Live-in Weekend, St Paul's Retreat Centre, Wantirna South, For more information, email: vicbookings@wwme.org.au

EVANGELISATION: ENCOUNTER, DISCIPLESHIP, MISSION

A biblical theological reflection for all Catholics (a statement of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry), designed booklet to be launched in coming weeks.

EVANGELISE

An online video library of Australian evangelisation resources. (evangeliseplus.com.au)

BECOMING CATHOLIC

A website for those wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith. (becoming.catholic.au)

DISCOVERING GOD AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE CATHOLIC

A resource for enquirers of the Catholic faith. Discovering Prayer: a 30-day prayer journey of encountering God. N.B. those who are not Catholic and are enquiring about our faith can order free copies of both Discovering God and Discovering Prayer via becoming.catholic.au

REFLECTION – Nick Brodie

Speaking to representatives of other Churches and Christian communities, Pope Leo XIV strongly expressed his interest in unity. He wants to prioritise ‘seeking the re-establishment of full and visible communion among all those who profess the same faith in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.’

Unity, Leo pointed out, is ‘a constant concern of mine’. All Christians, he added, have a duty to pray and work toward it.

Reflecting on this mystery, Leo pointed out ‘that synodality and ecumenism are closely linked.’ Like Pope Francis before him, Leo encourages all members of the Church to journey together as a listening people.

Desiring ‘to continue Pope Francis’ commitment to promoting the synodal nature of the Catholic Church and developing new and concrete forms for an ever stronger synodality in ecumenical relations’, Leo therefore encourages us all to do our part. We might start by becoming truly open to embracing those who might seem different. A truly Catholic Church, after all, is a unity of diversity.

Leo’s example reminds all of us that we are called to be a community that can reach out to others. Our oneness in Christ means we must reach out with Christ to the many.