30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) All Saints Thursday All Souls Day Friday WEEKEND’S READINGS Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 PSALM RESPONSE The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia! Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death, and brought us life through his gospel. Alleluia! Respecting a traditional people of this land, the Bundjalung people St Francis Xavier Church, Ballina Holy Family Church, Lennox Head 28th October, 2018 Only the blind can see PRESBYTERY: Phone: 6686 2042 Parish Priest: Fr Michael Nilon Deacon: Rev Wilber Tobe, Email [email protected]Pastoral Associate: Sr Kathryn Sweeney rsj, Email: [email protected]PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Email: [email protected]PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTRE: Phone: 6681 1048; Fax: 6686 8774; Email: [email protected]Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - 53-57 Cherry Street - Postal Address: PO Box 46 Ballina 2478 \ PARISH LIBRARY: Library available to parishioners Mon to Fri 9 am - 4 pm; SCHOOLS: St Francis Xavier Primary: 6686 3370 - Swift St, Ballina Holy Family Primary: 6687 5311- 40 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head Xavier Catholic College: 6687 6484 - 2 Redford Drive, Skennars Head St Anne’s Long Day Care Centre: 6687 5961- 42 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head AGED CARE: Crowley Care Services: 1300 139 099 - 154 Cherry St, Ballina Independent Living Village, Residential Aged Care, Home Care Services www.sfxballina.org.au Twitter @BallinaCatholic How often in life do we find among a group of people, for example family mem- bers facing a crisis or drama, that different members see and interpret the situation so very differently. Indeed, different family members can have diametrically opposed views on what is happening before their very eyes. They don’t see the same thing! Seemingly, some don’t or can’t see! We see this same phenomenon over and over again in the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life. So many people witnessed the miracles that he worked, observed the life that he lived, and heard the teachings that he gave, and yet only some really saw. In fact, Jesus is surrounded by blindness. The Scribes and Phari- sees saw him as flouting the religious au- thorities and traditions they held dear. They saw, and yet they didn’t see! Some disci- ples saw and followed him for a while, but then drifted away. They didn’t get it! Even the closest disciples didn’t really get what they saw in Jesus. James and his brother John, for example, implored Jesus to place them at his side in his kingdom. Today’s gospel is a classic example. To- wards the end of Jesus’ public ministry, many people flocked around Jesus, keen to see what he was doing, but it is only the blind beggar Bartimeus who truly sees Je- sus. Hearing from people in the crowd that “Jesus of Nazareth” was passing by, Bar- timeus calls out, “Jesus, son of David” (a messianic title, indicating that Bartimeus recognises Jesus as the longed-for Mes- siah). Blind though Bartimeus is, he is the one person in the story who actually sees who Jesus really is! He is physically blind but he sees with 20/20 spiritual vision! Jesus then calls Bartimeus to him and asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Bar- timeus replies, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus then heals him and tells him that his faith has saved him. Bartimeus then follows Je- sus. He becomes a disciple. He walks the talk. He lives his faith. But the people observing all this, all sighted people, didn’t know they were blind. We too are often blind and don’t know it. We can be blinded by fear or by injury or hurt. We can be blinded by preoc- cupation with material possessions or status, for example. (continued page 4)
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
All Saints Thursday
All Souls Day
Friday
WEEKEND’S READINGS
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52
PSALM RESPONSE
The Lord has done great things for us; we are
filled with joy.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia, alleluia!
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death, and
brought us life through his gospel.
Alleluia!
Respecting a traditional people of this land, the Bundjalung people
St Francis Xavier Church, Ballina Holy Family Church, Lennox Head
PARISH ADMINISTRATION CENTRE: Phone: 6681 1048; Fax: 6686 8774; Email: [email protected] Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm - 53-57 Cherry Street - Postal Address: PO Box 46 Ballina 2478 \
PARISH LIBRARY: Library available to parishioners Mon to Fri 9 am - 4 pm;
SCHOOLS: St Francis Xavier Primary: 6686 3370 - Swift St, Ballina Holy Family Primary: 6687 5311- 40 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head Xavier Catholic College: 6687 6484 - 2 Redford Drive, Skennars Head St Anne’s Long Day Care Centre: 6687 5961- 42 Isabella Drive, Skennars Head
AGED CARE: Crowley Care Services: 1300 139 099 - 154 Cherry St, Ballina Independent Living Village, Residential Aged Care, Home Care Services
www.sfxballina.org.au
Twitter @BallinaCatholic
How often in life do we find among a group of people, for example family mem-bers facing a crisis or drama, that different members see and interpret the situation so very differently. Indeed, different family members can have diametrically opposed views on what is happening before their very eyes. They don’t see the same thing! Seemingly, some don’t or can’t see! We see this same phenomenon over and over again in the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life. So many people witnessed the miracles that he worked, observed the life that he lived, and heard the teachings that he gave, and yet only some really saw. In fact, Jesus is surrounded by blindness. The Scribes and Phari-sees saw him as flouting the religious au-thorities and traditions they held dear. They saw, and yet they didn’t see! Some disci-ples saw and followed him for a while, but then drifted away. They didn’t get it! Even the closest disciples didn’t really get what they saw in Jesus. James and his brother John, for example, implored Jesus to place them at his side in his kingdom. Today’s gospel is a classic example. To-wards the end of Jesus’ public ministry,
many people flocked around Jesus, keen to see what he was doing, but it is only the blind beggar Bartimeus who truly sees Je-sus. Hearing from people in the crowd that “Jesus of Nazareth” was passing by, Bar-timeus calls out, “Jesus, son of David” (a messianic title, indicating that Bartimeus recognises Jesus as the longed-for Mes-siah). Blind though Bartimeus is, he is the one person in the story who actually sees
who Jesus really is! He is physically blind but he sees with 20/20 spiritual vision! Jesus then calls Bartimeus to him and asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” Bar-timeus replies, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus then heals him and tells him that his faith
has saved him. Bartimeus then follows Je-sus. He becomes a disciple. He walks the talk. He lives his faith. But the people observing all this, all sighted people, didn’t know they were blind. We too are often blind and don’t know it. We can be blinded by fear or by injury or hurt. We can be blinded by preoc-cupation with material possessions or status, for example. (continued page 4)
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY DECEASED: Sr Patricia Dent PBVM. Peter Conway, Joan Hurley, Harry Grotowski, Susan Whiteley, Jim Wallace, Belva Hitchens, Tracy Ryall, THOSE WHOSE ANNIVERSARIES OCCUR AT
THIS TIME: Michael Harris, Veronica Robertson, David, Walter & Ann Rix, Albert, Margaret & Alister Eastman AND ALSO FOR: Bernard Evans, Cath Waddell, James & Mary Rogers, C & S Hosie, Mick & Gwynne Waugh, Rina, Charlie & James Volpatti, Armando Bordin, Bill & Jean Shay, Cecilia & Bill Condon Snr, Stan & Thama Walker, Mary McKeough, Members of the SVdP Conference & Auxiliary & for all faithful departed. AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ILL: Leslee Hunt, Rose Norris, John Moreland, Bill Duffy, Fay Kerslake, Dympna Sheehy, Paul Rix, Margaret Bermingham, Virginia Paden, Mary & Frank Ray, Greg Shore, Darcy Martin, Carolina Bordin, Laurie Ianna, Peter Mergan, Margaret Pyne, John McNamara, Yvonne & Peter Thurtell, Glenice Garrity, Joe Paolino, Maddy Pride, Noeleen Gillies, Mal Gillies, Len Allison, Cecelia Waldron, Noel Warr, Reba Smidt, Alie Hogan, John Heaton, Yvonne Doherty, Andrew Charteris, Helen Johnston, Rebecca & Francis Raikadroka, Louise Wilson, Michael O’Connor, Moore, Smith, McCowan-Dann, Webber Families, Layton family, Max Crosswell, Maria Hosking, Kaley Nobbs, Len Rix, Mick O’Brien, Mark Harris, Graham Robertson, Neville Johnston, Gregory Thomas, Gloria Greguric, Joy Hepworth, Ruth Anderson, Leo Lane, Debbie Fraser, Mary Topham, Bob Grant, Leisa Wotton, Aunty Julia Paden, Michael Everson, Pat Evans, Virginia, Sarah and Peter Kolhbach, Samantha Anderson, Jonothan Paden, Tony Lannan, Kim del-Signore, Crowley Village, St Andrew’s Nursing Home,
DIF PAYS 2.15% PER ANNUM AT CALL BALLINA AGENTS: Michael Shay, L J Hooker 87-89 River St Ballina 6686 2711 - Crowley Admin Office Cherry St Ballina 1300 139 099
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Collections
THIS WEEK’S COLLECTIONS
First Collection Support of our Diocese Priests
$ 1,138.00
Second Collection Support of the Parish &
Ministries & School Building & Maintenance Fund
Loose Plate $ 615.95
Planned Giving Envelopes Collected
$ 1,718.50
Planned Giving Envelopes Weekly Target $ 2,009.00
ROSTER: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: 3rd/4th November, 2018 Readings: Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 17; Hebrews 7:23-286; Mark 12:28-34
6.00 pm Vigil Ballina
7.30 am Lennox Head
9.00 am Ballina
Offertory Procession
9.00 am ~ Ballina Readers Trish Bazar
Dave Wilson Paul Wilson Eliza Martin
Maxine Cole David Eyles
Ext. Ministers Holy
Communion
Mary Howard Hamish Valentine Karen Sanderson
Phil Chapman
Julian White
Mark Biddle Margaret Tay
Mary Steenson Cathy Campbell
Leon Weston
Cathy Campbell
Sacristan
Monica Anderson
Jeannie Savage
Lea Lane
Altar Servers
John Kearney Allira Bateman Grace Quinn
Charlie Martin
Thomas Robbins Charlotte Kennedy
Clayton Pereira
Children’s Liturgy
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Emma Fisher
Nicole & Adam Sullivan
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH BALLINA ‐ PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM: If you are a new parishioner to Ballina or an existing one and you would like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, cards are available for completion in the foyer of the Church. Please complete your details and place on the collection plate in the envelope provided, or contact SFX Parish Admin office on 6681 1048 Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. For your convenience we have the option of Direct Debit and/or Envelope contribution.
GREAT AUSSIE BBQ
Sunday 18th November
12.00 noon— 2.00 pm
54 Swift Street, Ballina.
This social function aids the work of Sheraton House
and assists Ballina region for
refugees free Christmas lunch.
Phn Mary 6686 2249 for further information.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY ‘How beautiful upon the moun-
tains are the feet of the mes-senger who announces peace, who brings good news…’ Isaiah 52:7 ‘Thank you’ for supporting this year’s Catholic Mission Church Appeal through your kind gifts and prayers, and for being a part of an “education revolution” in Myanmar. Your generosity makes it possible for programs such as the Pyinya Sanyae Institute of Educa-tion, as well as schools like St John’s in Hakha, to provide quality, child-centred education to children. Thank you also to parishioners who have become an integral part of this inspiring work by joining as monthly giving partners. For more information about the work of Catholic Mission around the world, please contact our friendly team at the freecall number below, or at catholicmission.org.au/about-us/contact. Freecall: 1800 257 296 catholicmission.org.au/Myanmar
OUR LADY OF FATIMA 1st Saturday Devotions
Rosary at Holy Family Church Lennox Head.
Saturday 3rd November, at 8.00 am .
Everyone welcome.
COFFEE CRAWL ‘The Wharf’,
Fawcett Street, Ballina. This Monday 29th October
at 10.00 am. All Welcome.
Come along for a chat and good company.
SFX CHURCH ‘CUPPA’
This Sunday 28th October, after the 9.00 am Mass
Helpers on the day would be greatly appreciated. Everyone is Welcome.
Parish Notices
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH LENNOX HEAD
‘OCTOBER BIRTHDAY MORNING TEA’ This Sunday 28th October following the
7.30 am Mass. You are most welcome.
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD DEACON WILBER TOBE
Expression of interest for a BUS.
Depending on interest from the parish a bus will be organised to take parishioners to the Ordination of
Deacon Wilber on Wednesday 14th November in Lismore.
Secure your seat with the donation of a gold coin. Departure time will be 5.15 pm from the carpark at the parish church. Please call the Parish Administration Office on 6681 1048 or email [email protected] if you would like to travel to the Ordination by bus. Names to be submitted with contact details by 10.00 am Monday 12th November. Thank you.
POPE FRANCIS – DEATH IS NOT TO BE FEARED IF WE’RE FAITHFUL TO GOD
<<Taking his cue from the day’s reading from the book of Revelation, the Pope’s homily focused on the reality of how all of us will face Jesus on the day of judgement. He said a call from the Lord to think about the end of our lives, the end for each of us because all of us will die.. Pope Francis acknowledged that we do not like to think of these things but said this is the reality facing all of us. He then disclosed that he keeps a diary where he writes down when a person dies and each day “I see that anniversary” and I see how time has passed. The Pope said this makes us think about what we’ll leave behind and what will be the trace of our lives and what will be the judgement for each one of us.
“We’d do well to think: ‘But what will the day be like when I will be in front of Jesus? When He asks me about the talents that he gave me, what use I made of them, when He will ask me: how was my heart when the seed was dropped, like a path or like thorns: that Parable of the Kingdom of God. How did I receive His Word? With an open heart? Did I make it germi-nate for the good of all or in secret?”
Warning that each one of us will stand in front of Jesus on the day of judgement, Pope Francis quoted from the gospel read-ing that warns Christians not to be deceived. And the deception being spoken about, he explained, is ‘alienation,’ estrange-ment, the deception of superficial things that do not have transcendence, the deception of ‘living as though we never had to die.’ When the Lord comes, the Pope asked, “how will he find me? Waiting for Him or in the midst of the many ‘alienations’ of life?”
“I remember as a child, when we went to catechism we were taught four things: death, judgement, hell or glory. After the judgement there is this possibility. ‘But Father, this is to frighten us…’ ‘No, this is the truth because if you do not take care of your heart, because the Lord is with you and (if) you always live estranged from the Lord, perhaps there is the danger, the danger of continuing to live estranged in this way from the Lord for eternity.’ And this is a terrible thing!”
Pope Francis concluded his homily by urging his listeners to think about their day of judgement and how they will fare but not to fear that moment because quoting once again from the day’s reading, the Lord tells us, “remain faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.”…>> Taken from Vatican Radio. This article replaces Father Michael’s column for this week.
PARISH MASS OF THANKSGIVING NEWLY ORDAINED PRIEST
REV WILBER TOBE Sunday 18th November 9.00 am All parishioners are invited to celebrate the Mass of Thanksgiving. Following the Mass refreshments will be enjoyed in the St Francis Xavier Primary School Hall, Crane Street. It would be appreciated if you could bring a plate of finger food to share.
Everyone is most welcome to attend this joyous parish celebration.
NOVEMBER MASSES: It is traditional to pray during November for our loved ones and for all who have died. You are invited to use the envelope provided with your Planned Giving envelopes or any other plain envelopes. There will be additional November Mass envelopes at the back of the churches for your use. Please print names clearly so they can be easily read. Two lists of the names will be printed. One copy will be placed on the altars of our churches and the other on the notice boards. All Masses in November will be offered for all those on the list.
JOSEPHITE 2019 CALENDARS
Now available from the parish admin office. The price is still $6.00 each and they do make a wonderful Christmas gift.
MASS TIMES
St Francis Xavier Church Ballina
Holy Family Church
Lennox Head
SATURDAY 6.00 pm
SUNDAY 9.00 am
7.30 am
MONDAY
8.00 am Liturgy of the Word with
Holy Communion
TUESDAY 5.20 pm
WEDNESDAY
10.00 am SMoC Chapel
Crowley
THURSDAY All Saints Day
8.00 am
FRIDAY All Souls Day
12.00 noon
OTHER CEREMONIES THIS WEEK
FRIDAY 11.00 to 11.45 am Exposition
SATURDAY 8.15 am
Prayer of the Church and Rosary
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY 9.00—10.00 am
Also on request
WEDNESDAY 8.00 am
Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Christian Meditation Group is held every Saturday at 9.30 am in Anawim Room. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday mornings from 11.00 to 11.45 am at SFX Church Ballina (except when there is a funeral that day) Ballina CCR Intercession Monday from 10.45 am to 11.45 am to in Anawim Room. Prayer meeting: Monday 2.15 pm to 4.00 pm Anawim Room. Cenacle Marian Movement of Priests: Monday 11.00 am—12.15 pm at 3/21 Swift Street, Ballina. Prayer of the Church and Rosary Saturday at 8.15 am SFX Ballina. Parish Youth Group: Saturday 6.00 pm - Mass then to St Francis Xavier School Hall, Crane Street. Sisterhood: Monday at 10.00 am in Saint Teresa Room, Parish Admin. Everyone Welcome!
YEAR OF YOUTH
Come Holy Spirit of this Great South-land. Inspire the entire Church as we discern new horizons for spreading joy in the lives and communities of the People of God.
Come Holy Spirit of Youth. Fill the hearts of young people with the hope and love of Jesus Christ; enliven our community with the creativity, energy and joy of youth. Come Holy Spirit of Faith. Walk with us, as we blaze new trails of discipleship; accompanying young people as we renew the Church together. Come Holy Spirit of Vocation. Stir within young people an awareness of the Father’s call. Guide us all in finding our place and raising our voices to build a civilisation of love and justice.
FAREWELL TO FATHER PAUL PIDCOCK SM St John’s College, Woodlawn
Sunday 25th November Mass 11.00 am— College Chapel.
Followed by presentation and light refreshments. Concludes at 2.00 pm
RSVP’s are essential for catering purposes. RSVP by Monday 5th November:
via internet: https://goo.gl/forms/ON1dxCOrb4xcfXm2
or phone the College 6626 2600
(continued from page 1) We can really struggle, especially in hard times, to hold onto our faith in God and trust in God’s love and care for us. The story of Bartimeus reminds us that, though we might not see it, we are all in need of healing, of sight and of faith. Jesus asks each of us: “What do you want me to do for you?” Like Bartimeus, let us pray, “Lord, I want to see”. We pray for the eyes of faith to see who Jesus really is and to follow him ever more closely and faithfully.
O COME TO THE ALTAR Used with permission ONE LICENCE # A-621003
Refrain
O come to the altar The Father’s arms are open wide
Forgiveness was brought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ.
YEAR OF YOUTH CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT Thursday 8th November Xavier Catholic College
Magis Centre ~ 7.30 pm—9.00 pm Admission free but donation welcome for Catholic Mission. Featuring WILDFIRE the Diocesan Proclaim Worship
band with singers and musicians drawn from Youth Ministry Officers employed across the Lismore Diocese.
All welcome.
DIOCESE OF LISMORE CATHOLIC SRE WEBSITE
Finally a place where you can find everything you need to know about Catholic SRE in Public Schools in the Lismore Diocese. For parents, for schools, for catechists/SRE teachers, for parish administrator and Coordinators. Please visit http://ccd.lism.catholic.edu.au
