NEW WEBSITE

northmelbournecatholic.org.au

 

                                       

 

 

CONFESSION TIMES:

Saturdays:

PASCOE VALE: 10am-10.30am,COBURG 7.15pm

First Friday of the Month: 11-12pm COBURG

Tues-Friday – After 10.15am mass COBURG (upon request)

 

  MASS SCHEDULES

Saturday Vigil:  6.30PM

Sunday: 9AM English

10.30AM Italian

Weekday Masses:

COBURG: Wednesday & Friday 10am

PASCOE VALE: Tuesday & Thursday 10am

       MESSAGE FROM FR. JAMES PUPPADY. 16th September 2021

 

 

My dear Parishioners

of St. Oliver Plunkett, Pascoe Vale and St. Paul's, Coburg.

 

"For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me" Jn. 6:38.

 

The 25^th Sunday scripture readings invite us to become great in the sight of God by doing God's will as Jesus did, surrendering our lives to Him in the service of others.   A messianic prophecy like the "Suffering Servant" prophecy in Isaiah referring to Christ's passion.  It urges us to choose the path of righteousness despite painful consequences.  St. James also warns us that selfish ambitions destroy peace and cause conflicts and war.  So, he advices us to choose the path of righteousness and humble service which leads to lasting peace.  Jesus taught us to do the selfless service to the poor, needy and marginalized.  So Jesus  teaches his apostles that child-like humility and selfless service make one great in the eyes of God.

 

Dear friends, now we are on the journey of "TAKE THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL" MISSON.

This mission focuses specifically on the realities of our local Church here in the Archdiocese of Melbourne at a pastoral, spiritual and practical level.  It's about how we might work together co-operatively with the priests and people of the Archdiocese in strengthening and reinvigorating our parish communities as well as more effectively reaching out with missionary enthusiasm to the communities in which we live.

 

At present I am looking after two parishes and everything is going on well. Now the future mission is on the way in our area.  So I would like to invite both parishioners who would like to be the part of a discerning process for our parishes’ mission to come forward.  You can read in detail from the website and reflect in different ways about our future faith and community relationship. The parish Resource pack is available at this link: https://melbournecatholic.org/about/mission/parishresources

 

It is very unfortunate that because of the COVID lockdowns we are unable to meet in person to discuss the future of our parishes and how it will affect our people.  Without any proper discussion with my parishioners, we will not proceed with any future decisions or report.  At present we have two committees, one representative from both parishes.  We are participating in Zoom meetings and would like to know your valuable suggestions and visions regarding this mission process.  In the future you can also join in the groups.  So if you would like to express your opinion or participate in this procedure please respond by email:

 

pascoevale@cam.org.au or phone 03 7036 9330.

 

coburg@cam.org.au or phone 03 9354 1564.

 

Hope this message will help you towards our journey "TAKE THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL" MISSION. You are all in my daily Mass and prayers.  Keep well and healthy.  Stay safe.  God will bless us soon to come together and worship Him as a one family.  God bless you and your family.

 

Fr. James Puppady. PP. Pascoe vale and Coburg.

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AUGUST 2021

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

"If God is for us, who can be against us?"

The fact that we suffer, though, does not mean that God is not with us or for us. He is always with us in this difficult situation. In light of that fact God foreknew us, predestined us, called us, justified us, and will glorify us. So God must be for us. God must be for all of us who are in Christ by faith.  Remember the one, true God, the creator of all things, is for us, who could be ever possibly be against us? Have this great faith and courage in this time. These words are giving us great courage and confidence to move forward.

I completed two months in these two parishes. When I arrived it was lockdown and opened for few weeks, I could say Mass in both parishes. During those weeks, we could organize my installation ceremony. Then the second lockdown came and one week opened and 3^rd lockdown announced for one month. It is really a difficult situation. But we have to accept this reality. We must be grateful to God for his kindness and protecting us from this pandemic. We have to remember so many people are working hard to save the life of others. Let us pray  and support them. The world is very crazy. This pandemic is going on all over the world, as well as many other natural calamities taking place like, flood, Erath quick, war, fire and so on. So we have to pray to God to save us from all these disasters and it will happen. 

Even though I am not able meet you in person, you all are in my prayers. When I offer my daily Mass and prayers, you all are remembered and my prayers are always with you.  Because of this lockdown, I could not meet you all personally to know you and I don't have your numbers to call you too. Still my thoughts and prayers are always with you. Hope we will meet soon after this lockdown. Then we can worship God together under one roof.

I thank each and everyone of you for your concern, support and prayers for me. Let us pray each other for our own good health and for the good health of others. Pray for our children in a special way, so that they may find joy and happiness in this difficult time. May The almighty God bless you and your family.

Yours faithfully in Christ.

Fr. James Puppady. PP

Pascoe Vale and Coburg.

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NEW CONFESSION TIMES:

Saturdays:

PASCOE VALE: 10am-10.30am,COBURG 7.15pm

First Friday of the Month: 11-12pm COBURG

Tues-Friday – After 10.15am mass COBURG (upon request)

NOW WHAT? ONLINE MASS AND OTHER RESOURCES

What should I do if I can’t go to Mass?
If you are unable to be present at a celebration of the Eucharist, we encourage you to participate in other ways such as spending time in personal and family prayer, reflecting on and praying with the Scriptures (particularly the Mass readings), making a Stations of the Cross, praying the Rosary, making an Act of Spiritual Communion (see below) and participating in Mass online (see more below). Further information about opportunities for Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and times of private prayer in parishes will follow, however, churches will remain open.

1. St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne is available daily. The 1pm Mass is streamed live daily (Mon-Fri) and is then available as a recording on-demand until one hour prior to the next Mass. Sunday Mass is available, with the 11am Mass live streamed and it is also available as a recording on-demand.

Watch here: https://melbournecatholic.org.au/Mass

2. Pope Francis’ daily Mass

Pope Francis’ daily Masses are now available online through the Vatican’s website and YouTube channel.

Watch here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope-francis/mass-casa-santa-marta.pagelist.html

3. Mass for You at Home

Broadcast on Eleven and Network Ten on Sundays and Aurora Channel on Foxtel every day.  

Watch here: http://www.mfyah.com/video.html or https://10play.com.au/mass-for-you-at-home

What is an Act of Spiritual Communion and how do I make one?  

Catholics have long been encouraged to partake in the practice of “spiritual communion” if they are unable to receive the Eucharist for a particular reason (e.g. being homebound). Simply put, it is coming before God in prayer – expressing our deep desire to be united to Him despite the fact that we are unable to be united to Him in receiving the Eucharist. In making an Act of Spiritual Communion we ask the Lord to give us the graces that would come to us if we were able to receive Him sacramentally (Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity). Reciting the prayer written by St. Alphonsus Liguori below is simple and common way of making an act of of Spiritual Communion.

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.  I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.  I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.