Wednesday 23 December 2020

Christmas 2020 (Year B)

During the year many people have been involved in serving others in ministries too numerous to name.

Thank you for living out your Baptismal commitment in a way that inspires us all.

Our prayer as we celebrate Christ’s birth is that we may all continue to grow in faith, hope and love.

Merry Christmas everyone from Fathers Mike, Steven & Phil, Kanishka, Annie, Anne, & Digna. 


Mersey Leven Catholic Parish

OUR VISION

To be a vibrant Catholic Community 
unified in its commitment 
to growing disciples for Christ
 

Parish Priest: Fr Mike Delaney 
Mob: 0417 279 437
Assistant Priest: Fr Steven Smith
Mob: 0411 522 630 
Priest in Residence:  Fr Phil McCormack  
Mob: 0437 521 257 
Seminarian in Residence: Kanishka Perera
Mob: 0499 035 199 
Postal Address: PO Box 362, Devonport 7310
Parish Office: 90 Stewart Street, Devonport 7310 
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 3pm)
Office Phone: 6424 2783  Email: merseyleven@aohtas.org.au 
Secretary: Annie Davies Finance Officer: Anne Fisher


Mersey Leven Catholic Parish Weekly Newslettermlcathparish.blogspot.com.au
Parish Mass times for the Month: mlcpmasstimes.blogspot.com.au
Weekly Homily Podcast: mikedelaney.podomatic.com 

Archdiocesan Website: www.hobart.catholic.org.au for news, information and details of other Parishes.
                          

         

PLENARY COUNCIL PRAYER
Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost.
Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land.
O God, bless and unite all your people in Australia 
and guide us on the pilgrim way of the Plenary Council.
Give us the grace to see your face in one another 
and to recognise Jesus, our companion on the road.
Give us the courage to tell our stories and to speak boldly of your truth.
Give us ears to listen humbly to each other 
and a discerning heart to hear what you are saying.
Lead your Church into a hope-filled future, 
that we may live the joy of the Gospel.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, bread for the journey from age to age.   
Amen.
Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us.
St Mary MacKillop, pray for us.


Parish Prayer


Heavenly Father,
We thank you for gathering us together 
and calling us to serve as your disciples.
You have charged us through Your Son, Jesus, with the great mission
  of evangelising and witnessing your love to the world.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern your will
 for the spiritual renewal of our parish.
Give us strength, courage, and clear vision 
as we use our gifts to serve you.
We entrust our parish family to the care of Mary, our mother,
and ask for her intercession and guidance 
as we strive to bear witness
 to the Gospel and build an amazing parish.
Amen.
Our Parish Sacramental Life
Baptism: Arrangements are made by contacting Parish Office. Parents attend a Baptismal Preparation Session organised with a Priest.
Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist: Are received following a Family–centred, Parish-based, School-supported Preparation Program.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: prepares adults for reception into the Catholic community.
Marriage: arrangements are made by contacting one of our priests - couples attend a Pre-marriage Program
Anointing of the Sick: please contact one of our priests
Reconciliation:  Ulverstone - Fridays (10am - 10:30am), Devonport - Saturday (5:15pm– 5.45pm) 
Eucharistic Adoration - Devonport: No Adoration for the month of January, 2021
Prayer Group: Charismatic Renewal – In Recess until February, 2021

SUNDAY MASS ONLINE: 
Please go to the following link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLCP1
Mon 28th Dec   Devonport   9:30am
Tues 29th Dec   Devonport   9:30am
Wed 30th Dec    Ulverstone   9:30am 
Thurs 31st Dec  Devonport   8:30am ... pre-recording of Sunday Mass
                           Devonport  12noon
Fri 1st Jan          Ulverstone    9:30am 
                           Devonport    12noon
Sat 2nd Jan         Devonport   6:00pm 
                   Ulverstone   6:00pm
Sun 3rd Jan        Devonport   10:00am 
                   Ulverstone   10:00am

If you are looking for Sunday Mass readings or Daily Mass readings, Universalis has the readings as well as the various Hours of the Divine Office  - https://universalis.com/mass.htm
                          
Weekly Ramblings

Just a brief and personal note to wish you all a Happy and Holy Christmas. I know that many people are not able to be with family and friends at this time so I pray that everyone stays safe and that you can all enjoy the best possible celebration.

Many thanks to those who have contributed to all aspects of parish life during this rather trying year – it is has been so different from what we all anticipated at the beginning of 2020.  As usual there are so many who contribute that I run the risk of forgetting people if I try to name names – so I would simply ask that you accept this as my sincere thanks for what you do for all of us.

As this is also my last Christmas with you as part of the Parish Team I would also like to say thank you to all those who have been part of my 7 years in the Parish. There will be a few other times over the next few weeks when I will expressing my thanks but today, on this special day, may God bless you and all your families for all you have done to support me and my ministry in this great Parish.

Take care, stay safe in your health and travel

                                

During the year many people have been involved in serving others in ministries too numerous to name.

Thank you for living out your Baptismal commitment in a way that inspires us all.

Our prayer as we celebrate Christ’s birth is that we may all continue to grow in faith, hope and love.

Merry Christmas everyone from Fathers Mike, Steven & Phil, Kanishka, Annie, Anne, & Digna.

                               

Our usual weekly newsletter and articles will be available on Saturday 

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