ST SIMON THE APOSTLE, ROWVILLE

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6th Sunday of Easter Mass Video

Fr. Kevin Dillon - Sunday, 9 May 2021

 
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Mary the Mother of God, Part 1

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MY JESUS,
I believe that You are present in this 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 I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.        Amen

Former president of the Geelong Football Club, businessman and philanthropist Frank Costa has died at the age of 83. The father of eight is perhaps best known for his tenure as president of the Geelong Cats from 1998 to 2010, when they went from a financially struggling team to a powerhouse that broke a 44-year drought to win AFL premierships in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Mr Costa was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015 for his distinguished services in sports, business, religious, medical, educational and social welfare organisations.

Member for Corio and deputy Labor leader Richard Marles said Geelong had "lost its leading citizen". "There are heavy hearts across our city." Mr Marles said Mr Costa's stature was "built on the strength of his values". "His generosity of spirit was profound. His honesty was total. And he knew what was really important in life; faith, family and friends." Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett called him a "wonderful human being". "Great values. To his large family, my condolences," Mr Kennett said. "The City of Geelong and its community will forever be in his debt." Mr Costa's philanthropic work often centred around his hometown of Geelong, and he was involved in a number of charities. He and his wife established the Frank and Shirley Costa fund for the Geelong Community Foundation, saying "it is only when you give that you receive".
                                                                                           ABC News, Mon. May 3

The late (and great) Frank Costa features on this front page of St. Simon’s Parish News
not because he steered his beloved Geelong Football Club to premierships, nor because he played a critical role in giving the region its much-needed “Ring Road”, nor because of his patronage and practical support of an enormous list of charities and worthy community causes.

All of these would be appropriate and well deserved recognition for a community leader whose contribution to Victoria and Australia has been extraordinary and magnificent.
However, as a leader on so many levels, his emphasis on the importance of “character”- in both individuals and in organisations - groups singled him out from so many others, whose quest for “success” has been based on “whatever it takes”, rather than what is just, true and right.

He knew genuine success as a human being meant never forgetting or shying away from family roots. Along with his siblings, he sought to help his beloved Geelong community to be the best it could be. Inspired by a practical Christian and Catholic faith, he knew that he was “the church” to many, and that he had both the opportunity and at times the obligation to bring the example of Jesus into his dealings with others.

The photo above was taken, not at Kardinia Park, but in his office in a small converted church on the outskirts of the Geelong CBD. On the desk at which he is seated is a large plaque with words: “The buck stops here”.

In recent years, we have often heard leaders and social commentators lament . Too often with considerable accuracy: “The world has gone mad”.

However, Frank Costa’s emphasis on “character first” in all areas of leadership - business, politics, sport and community life of all kinds - reminds us how critical it is that we seek out the people of true character to lead our community, rather than leave those roles to those who seek power, glory and wealth, all too often for their own sake.

If truly heeded, the “character first” advice from a man who lived by that principle could provide a benchmark of leadership which might make all the difference to us all.

 Fr. Kevin Dillon

Fr. Kevin Dillon - Friday, 7 May 2021
(Anointing Mass)

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All who thirst  are invited to a day reflection group

'The Well' - to reflect, share, pray and be renewed every fortnight. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays)

Starting Tuesday, May 18 at 10.00am After Mass

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Topic this week : What does it mean to be open to the Holy Spirit with Mary as our model.  Pentecost Sunday May 23rd

May is a month devoted to our blessed Mother. 

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6th Sunday of Easter (B)

8 & 9 May
 

7th Sunday of Easter (B) Ascension of the Lord

15 & 16 May

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Mon. 24th of May at 7.30pm
Mass celebrated by
Fr. Christian Fini OMI.
At Good Shepherd Parish,
Academy Ave,
Wheelers Hill The Mass
will be offered for India and the collection proceedings to go
to the Oblates Indian Mission.
All welcome.
Prayer and praise 7:00pm