THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C) 6th November, 2016 We support the endeavours of the Royal Commission to bring healing to the victims of abuse. Church's website: www.facingthetruth.org.au During the month of November We will process in with the memorial book honouring our loved ones who have gone before us. You are invited to: • Light a taper for your loved one and place it in the bowl provided • Add the names of your loved ones who have died in the last 12 months or so to the memorial/ record on the altar in your church. In this bulletin is a list of all the people whose funerals we have celebrated within our three churches over the past 12 months. May their souls Rest in Peace Reflection: In Jesus’ time, as is still the case today, there were those who looked to make themselves feel bigger, or appear better, by attempting to trap and ensnare those who stood out as ‘tall poppies’, or whose world view didn’t agree with theirs. They use complicated legal argument and hypotheticals to try to show others up, and sometimes, cause them to second guess their own actions and intent. Politicians (and the Sadducees were politicians - the conservatives, or Old Believers) often operate in this realm – consider the current debate about Hilary Clinton’s use of email servers, the question over the legitimacy, or otherwise, of Bob Day’s election to the Senate, or Bronwyn Bishop’s choice of transport options. Just as in today’s gospel, this focus on ‘letter of the law’ interpretation limits our thinking about the big picture, and what is possible. The Sadducees didn’t believe in eternal life as their thinking was limited to an understanding of our mortal existence. In today’s world, many amongst us don’t believe in mercy, or taking care of our neighbour – let’s not second guess our own faith or beliefs when challenged by small-minded thinkers. Matt Lovegrove - PLT
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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C) 6th November, 2016
We support the endeavours of the Royal Commission to bring healing to the victims of abuse. Church's website: www.facingthetruth.org.au
During the month of November We
will process in with the memorial
book honouring our loved ones who
have gone before us. You are
invited to:
• Light a taper for your loved one
and place it in the bowl provided
• Add the names of your loved
ones who have died in the last 12
months or so to the memorial/
record on the altar in your
church. In this bulletin is a list of all the
people whose funerals we have
celebrated within our three
churches over the past 12 months.
May their souls Rest in Peace
Reflection: In Jesus’ time, as is still the case today, there were those who looked to make
themselves feel bigger, or appear better, by attempting to trap and ensnare those who stood out
as ‘tall poppies’, or whose world view didn’t agree with theirs.
They use complicated legal argument and hypotheticals to try to show others up, and sometimes,
cause them to second guess their own actions and intent.
Politicians (and the Sadducees were politicians - the conservatives, or Old Believers) often operate
in this realm – consider the current debate about Hilary Clinton’s use of email servers, the
question over the legitimacy, or otherwise, of Bob Day’s election to the Senate, or Bronwyn
Bishop’s choice of transport options.
Just as in today’s gospel, this focus on ‘letter of the law’ interpretation limits our thinking about
the big picture, and what is possible. The Sadducees didn’t believe in eternal life as their thinking
was limited to an understanding of our mortal existence. In today’s world, many amongst us don’t
believe in mercy, or taking care of our neighbour – let’s not second guess our own faith or beliefs
when challenged by small-minded thinkers. Matt Lovegrove - PLT
OUR MASS TIMETABLE (Subject to change) OUR PEOPLE
& OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Priests: Michael Sierakowski, Paul Gurry, Clem Cafarella
Pastoral Associates: Matilde Chia, Drusilla Gonsalvez, Margaret Pinzone, Carmel Dyt, Delia Donahoe (OLSH), June Kellar, Liz Liston, Martha Morrow, Catherine Green (Arrowsmith Program)
Parish Manager: Libby Thomas
St. Peter’s East Bentleigh OFFICE HOURS (Mon - Fri) 9am - 3pm
844 Centre Road, East Bentleigh 3165 Ph: 9579 4255 Fax: 9570 4288 [email protected]
Primary School Catherine Tammesild Principal Margaret Smith - REL 9557 7130
RECONCILIATION: 1/2 hr before each mass
HOLY TRINITY PARISH WEB PAGE: www.holytrinityparish.org.au EMAIL: [email protected]
Principal Co-ordinator of the three Primary Schools in Holy Trinity Parish -
Michael Juliff
WEEK COMMENCING 7th November, 2016
Mon
9:30am Communion St. Paul’s
10:00am Mass
St Peter’s
Tues
10:00am Mass St. Paul’s
Wed
9:30am Communion St. Paul’s
10:00am Communion St Peter’s
10:00am Mass St Catherine’s
Thurs 10:00am Mass
St. Paul’s
Fri 10:00am Mass St Peter’s
Sat
8.30am Mass St Catherine’s
8:00am Communion St. Peter’s
6.00pm Mass St. Paul’s
6.30pm Mass St. Peter’s
Sun
8.30am Mass St. Peter’s
Mass St Catherine’s
9.30am Mass St. Paul’s
10.30am Mass St. Peter’s
Mass St Catherine’s
5:30pm Mass St Peter’s
ST. PAUL’S ADORATION Wednesday 3 — 4pm
St. Catherine’s
Halina Gudgeon
Audrey Patricia Burleigh
Barry Cranny
Thomas Corrie
Sandra Howe
Jean Enders
Noel McGaw
Lucia Cerisara
Tony Infanti
Doreen Sweeney
Loving God, Loving God, Loving God, Loving God,
be with us in our be with us in our be with us in our be with us in our sorrow, so that one sorrow, so that one sorrow, so that one sorrow, so that one day soon we will day soon we will day soon we will day soon we will
feel ourselves feel ourselves feel ourselves feel ourselves walking again inwalking again inwalking again inwalking again in the light of your the light of your the light of your the light of your
love, and know the love, and know the love, and know the love, and know the joy you have joy you have joy you have joy you have
promised us all.promised us all.promised us all.promised us all.
Ann Margret Nadonza
Peter James Madden Domenic (Mimi) De Battista
Catherine Mary Keating
Nancy Sinclair Marie Constance Joseph
Maria Sercia
Michael Patrick Griffin
Angela Zagami
Angelo Torcasio
Mark Gomes
Francesco Cincotta
Giuseppina Dalla Nogare
Tom Bregazzi
Paul Georgy Castel
Margaret McBurney
In the month of November we remember our loved In the month of November we remember our loved In the month of November we remember our loved In the month of November we remember our loved ones who have gone before us, ones who have gone before us, ones who have gone before us, ones who have gone before us, especially those listed below especially those listed below especially those listed below especially those listed below
who have died in the last 12 months or so.who have died in the last 12 months or so.who have died in the last 12 months or so.who have died in the last 12 months or so.
St. Paul’s
Fr. Cyril Blake
Cassie Wrigley
Julij Jurejevcic
Shirley Smith
Des Mccormack
Amalia Soligo
Robert Occhipinti Sr. Therese Farrell FDNSC
Mary Lynam
Elisa D’Elia
Annette James
John Nichols
Arnold Bennett
Henry Jewell
Fran Lewis
Concetta Volpe
Theresa Athaide
Jack Baker
Julius Meyer
Doug Greenaway
Dorothy Martin
William (Bill) Albert Baldry
John Joseph Taranto
Maria Cincotto
Cecilia (Cissy )Johnson
Keith Vincent Shipp
Antonietta Gammaldi
Veronica (Ronnie) Baxendale
Frances Lorraine Phillips
Geraldine Thurgood
Beatrice McLogan
Maria Inserra
Veronica Mary Dooley
Marjorie Claire Reilly
Daphne May Fraser
Morris Dennehy
Florence Taylor
Peter Gerald Brady
Marie Rose Monaghan
Duncan James McMillan
Irene Gale
Donald Ellis
Merle Alma Milner
Leo Britt
Andrew Gabriel Ryan
Bartolo (Bob) Mandarano
Gaetana Tina Lentini
Antoinetta Filabozzi
Judy (Jay) Daly
Kevin Anthony (Tony) Theiler
St. Peter’s
Melbourne Catholic Magazine November Edition is available at each Church—if anyone would like a copy please place $2 in the container, the Parish will subsidise for the rest of the year.
ST. PETER'S FETE -
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - 11AM - 5PM
For us to continue to deliver on our ’ master plan’ it is essential that this and every fete be a huge success. Our community needs every family at St Peter’s to put this date in their diaries and be willing to donate at least one hour to the success of the Fete whether it be on the day or if that is impossible then in the time leading up to the Fete. This is such a wonderful community Day!
PLEASE NOTE:
• Fete Raffle Tickets - It would be great if all families could sell their book. There are some great prizes to be won with the 1st Prize a $2000 Travel Voucher. More books are available from the Office upon request. Your support is very much appreciated. • To Volunteer—please click on this linkhttp://signup.com/go/iKwsum for an hour or two of your time to make this year's Fete the best ever!! (See below also)
PRELOVED TOYS, TRASH & TREASURE & SECOND HAND BOOKS - The Lighthouse will be open all day every day leading up to the Fete to drop off toys, books, trash & treasure etc.
CRAFT STALL: A Big Thank You to Amanda Bowman (Mother of Cooper Berlingeri 1MR) who has offered to be Co-Ordinator of the Craft Stall. Amanda would love to hear from anyone who is able to assist her in making items for the Stall. [email protected]
DEVONSHIRE TEA: donations of scones and your time would be most appreciated. See Sign up sheet in the church. Carmel Dyt
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS: BANK OF MELBOURNE, FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE - BENTLEIGH, COOL HEAT, DI PAOLO CONSTRUCTIONS, SHERPA FINANCIAL SERVICES, CRAMER DESIGN, KADA DEVELOPMENTS & THE WORLD @ BAYSIDE TRAVEL
FOR PARISHIONERS TO VOLUNTEER—PLEASE SIGN UP!
Sign-up sheets are available in the church for • Set Up on Friday, 11th November, • Help on Fete Day, Saturday, 12th November and • Clean up on Sunday, 13th November.
Children's’ Christmas Cards The children at St Paul’s and St Catherine’s are currently drawing Christmas scenes that
will be put into Christmas Cards from those two Schools. These will be hand-delivered to
every Catholic Family in Moorabbin and Bentleigh during December. Parents and Parishioners
will be invited to deliver these cards. It is a good family exercise.
A short meeting will be held in St Paul’s Hall on Tuesday 29 November at 7.30pm.
Volunteers will be able to collect the cards. They will be in addressed envelopes.
Visitors will be asked to visit about 12 to 15 homes. We hope it will be a time of grace for those visited
and those doing the visit.
Feedback from children:
“We feel very happy when we give Christmas Cards to people”
“We feel happy and proud, and loved how the person’s face lit up, they thanked us and gave us a hug.”
ST. PAUL’S & ST. CATHERINE’S NOTICES
ST. PAUL’S NOTICES
BENTLEIGH / MOORABBIN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE
The next meeting for St Vincent de Paul conference will be on MONDAY, 7th November at 7pm
in the Sweeney Centre, St Catherine’s. If you are interested in helping those we assist, you are most welcome to join our friendly group at this meeting. Meetings
occur every second week throughout the year.
ST. CATHERINE’S NOTICES
SUNDAY SOCIAL—TODAY
Please join us after Mass today for our monthly social. This is a great opportunity to meet up with fellow parishioners and make welcome any visitors to St Catherine’s. Please take the time to meet & greet.
ROSTER:
8.30 am: Bernadette Farrell, Patricia Buchanan, Sue Gasparini 10.30am: Eve D’Cruze, Minna Beer, Dorothy Sidaway
VOCATION VIEW
You are alive for God. Trust that God will welcome you into
the kingdom. (Luke 20:27-38)
CRAFTY LADIES
The Crafty Ladies will meet tomorrow, Monday
November 7th from 1pm in the Sweeney Centre.
KNITTED or CROCHET SQUARES
Knitted or Crochet Squares plus WOOL are needed.
Our Crafty Ladies are closing in on their 300th rug for charity
but need more squares and wool. If you have been industri-
ous, we would welcome a delivery of squares and any wool
you may have in your cupboards. Please forward these items
on to the Crafty ladies or Sheelagh.
HOLY SOULS Sincere Thanks to Fr Clem for leading this special Mass and
Liturgy that started in the Memorial Garden.
Thank you to everyone who attended (there was a wonderful
sense of Holy Trinity Parish being together for this
celebration) - thank you also to those who assisted with food
and hospitality. It was truly appreciated.
BAPTISM WELCOMES
Liam Michael Cunningham—Son of Brian & Pamela, Willow
Ann Maria Mitchell-Daughter of Cam & Jessica.
We prayerfully support these families as they commence
their faith journey with these little ones.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON NOTICE BOARDS
• Pallottine Camino: A pilgrimage walk, from St Christopher’s Parish Syndal to Pallotti College Millgrove. April 21st-24th 2017, Cost, Aprox, $240.
• Parish Update November
In the Boxes at the doors:
• St. Paul’s School Newsletter
• Melbourne Catholic Magazine $2 Nov Issue avail.
COLUMBAN CALENDARS / CHIRSTMAS CARDS :
These are again for sale and will be available from near the front doors after Masses.
2017 Calendars $8.00 each and Christmas
Cards $7.00 for a pack of 10. We also have
available for sale our beautiful book on St. Paul’s
Stain Glass Windows now $5.00
PLEASE COLLECT STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES
Envelopes for the next quarter
are now available for collection from
the front main doors of the Church We thank you for your generosity
and continued support of our Parish.
Parishioners who wish to join the Thanksgiving
program may leave their details on the clip board
near the envelope boxes.
MEMORIAL MASS: As we move into the month of November all parishioners are invited to remember our loved ones who have died.
MEMORIAL BOOK: parishioners are invited to
add the name/s of their loved ones, who have died,
into our Memorial book which will be on the altar. (If
a loved ones name has been entered previously
there is no need to enter it again.) From next
weekend our Memorial book will be given a place of
honour on the sanctuary.
MEMORIAL MASS: Next Sunday, 9.30am
5th/6th November. We will be lighting a
candle to remember our loved ones this year which
will be set up at the Baptismal Font, parishioners
are asked to light their candle as they enter the
church. You are still welcome to bring a flower as
well. We will start with a prayer in the Memorial
Garden.
MEMORIAL PLAQUES: If you would like a
memorial plaque to place on the wall of our
Memorial Garden the order forms are available from
the Parish Offie or for more information ring Sue on
9557 3998, Cost: $250.00.
ECUMENICAL LUNCHEON: St. Paul’s invite you to the Annual Ecumenical Luncheon to be held at the Bentleigh Bowling Club in Higgins Road, opposite the Church. It will be held on Friday, 18th November at 12noon. We will have the usual Punch followed by Lunch and Sweets. There will be Door Prizes and a Raffle. The speaker is Ann Catchpole from Cottage By The Sea. Cost $15. Please come and enjoy the food and fellowship. R.S.V.P. Patricia 9557 8621 or Aileen 9557 4870
ST. PETER’S NOTICES
Wed. 7 Nov 7:00pm Loganville Steering Committee Meeting 7:30pm St V de Paul Meeting—Green Rm 8:00pm Charismatic Group—The Anchor Thurs 10 Nov 7:00pm Baptism Preparation Night— Church & McKenna Centre
MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS THIS WEEK
See McKenna Notice Board & Pamphlet Stand
∗ St. Peter’s School Newsletter: 24th October. 2016 ∗ Archdiocese of Melb. Parish Update: 2nd Nov. 2016 ∗ Family wanting to ‘House Sit’ - Dec to Aug—Alex 0402 218 213
∗ Pallottine Camino Pilgrimage Walk—21st & 24th April 2017
∗ Furniture for Sale: Call Sue 0411 774 531
Wednesday, 10am Communion Service—
A warm welcome to everyone at St. Peter’s to join us every Wed morning @ 10am. We have a Communion Service. We use ‘Break Open the Word’, followed by a chat and a cup of coffee in the McKenna Centre.
ADULT FAITH
Employment Wanted for honest person for Cleaning/Shopping ring
Kristine 9503 8341, reasonable rates for all parishioners.
ST. PETER’S FIRST EUCHARIST: ST. PETER’S FIRST EUCHARIST: ST. PETER’S FIRST EUCHARIST: ST. PETER’S FIRST EUCHARIST: Thank you to all the Prayer Partners for your
prayers & support for our 1st Eucharist children
Please keep checking the 1st Eucharist list (as some have changed their dates). Many thanks.
Badminton at St Peters Non-Competitive & Recreation
Players wanted Thursdays from 7.30pm
Contact Ron 0413063807 & Keith 0414988994
Piety Stall: Christmas cards, calendars and gifts available now at Piety Stall.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for pre-school and primary school children. First 2 Sundays of the month. 10:30am Mass, Sun-day 6th & 13th November Come and share the Gospel and get to know other children at St. Peter’s
READERS ROSTER: Thank you to all our Readers. The next roster will be prepared shortly. I will assume you would like to remain on the rosters, and at the same Mass time, but please contact me if circumstances have changed for you. Anyone interested in joining this ministry please contact me or the Parish Office 9579 4255— you would be most welcome. Thank you. Maree Slater. 9578 7374
World-renowned Eco-theologian Fr Séan McDonagh will deliver the 2016 Rerum Novarum Oration on the topic: “A NEW DAY DAWNS” based upon the call by St John Paul II for an “ecological conversion”. The official Respondent will be Ms Jacqui Rémond, Director, Catholic Earthcare Australia You are invited to attend this free Oration:
TUESDAY 15th November 2016 Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert St, E. Melb. (Corner Albert and Lansdowne Streets)
Oration begins at 7.30pm (refreshments served from 7.00pm) Inq, / RSVP; [email protected] or (039926 5727
“menALIVE in The City” programs is on Thurs. 10th November at St Augustine’s Church,
just a two minute walk from Southern Cross station. The topic is “friendship with Jesus….how can I pray”. The session will start at 6pm and run until 7.45pm sharp. Fr Vic Farrugia will offer Mass at 5.30 pm in St Augustine’s Church for anyone who can get there a bit earlier and would like to avail themselves of that opportunity. This is particularly ideal for men who may work (and or live) in the CBD but all men are welcome, not just Catholic men. There is no cost for this event The purpose of menALIVE is to bring men together, to renew their faith in God and to make them an active force for renewal in the Church
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Sponsored by the Knights of the Southern
Cross, Bentleigh Branch, at St. Catherine’s
Wednesday, 9th November, 5 – 7pm.
MONTHLY WALK BY THE BAY: November walk is
on THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER. We leave Martin
St. Gardenvale foreshore at 9.15 for the walk to St.
Kilda pier. The December walk (8th Dec.) includes
our end of year lunch, probably at North Point this
year. If you can't be at our November
walk, but would like to come, please contact me so
we can confirm numbers.
Thanks Maree Slater 9578 7384. All welcome
GENERAL NOTICES
POSITION VACANT - HYLANDS FRESH, CENTRE ROAD, BENTLEIGH Require a butcher cashier for weekend work. Must be a friendly, motivated young person. Flexible hours negotiable. Please call Richard, 9557 9414
St. Catherine’s Maureen Gill - [email protected] or 9555 5014 Wednesday 6pm
Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:Lord, we commend to you people in need:
St. Peter’s: Erika Somogyi, Doss Forsyth, Rosemary D’Zilva,
Nancy Taranto, Jackson Margan (15 yrs old), Gwen Kelly, Gerald Priest, Lyn Hope, Leo Eyssens, Elvie Agoncillo, Michael DeMedici, Paul Madden, Sebastian Whittles, Moya Bregazzi, Perla Cabrera, Marie Morcom, Jenny Moses, Peter John Quiano, Sue Maltan, Camy Johnson, Fr. Laurie Leonard S.J., Saoirse Gaffney (4yo), Elva Downs, Will Murray, Nina Lobo, Anna D’Rosario, Ann Dodd, Andrew Cook, Chris Diamond, Brian McKernan, Calvern Copeland, Michael Tissera, Wilma Chevalier, Zelda Herman, Sue Thorp, Marie Bibby, Maree Prior, Moira Bugg, Anna Marteon, Pat Huggins, Christina Andersen, Sarah, Paul Houston, Rachael Hailstone, Roland Fernandez, Cresencia Elchico, Maria-Elena De Sa, Valmai Rogers, Joan Clarke, Dorotea Moniz, Claude Darga, Stephanie & Amelie Francois, Maria Kyunghee Chu, Melissa Jovanovic, Cathy Hogan, Kathleen Murphy, Abby, Jacqui Slattery, Daniel Pintado,
St Paul’s: Giles Yates, Mimma Mirabile, Ed Hodapp, Roger Gheller, Hamilton Deam, Jill Briody, Elizabeth Smith, Teresa Andrews, Elizabeth Wort, Tanya Wall,
St Catherine’s: Darren Smith, Rhonda McMaster, Chris Garnaut, Aubrey Milhuisen, Silvano Buralli, Robyn Roberts, Johnny, Peter Wilson, Gill Gamble, Leo Mercuri, Sue Saddler, Joan Clarke, Joanne Barry, Robert Boileau, Paul Dwyer, Minna Beer, Trenna Scanlon
Those who are sick:
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINDARY TIME (YEAR C)
1st Anniversary occurring at this time:
Sacraments This Weekend at Holy Trinity Parish
Baptism: We congratulate Xavier Yip, son of Kelvin & Bronwyn, Liam Billett, son of An & James
Harper Fahey, daughter of Kylie & Darren, into St. Paul’s Community.
First Eucharist: We congratulate:-
From St. Peter’s Community: Allegra Brasacchio, Leila Drummond, Xavier Green, William Diniz.
Recently Deceased:
Anniversaries occurring at this time:
St Peter’s: Marg McBurney
St Paul’s: Fr. Chris Reay
St Peter’s: Mark Gomes
St Peter’s: Aileen White, Norma Richards
St Peter’s: Peter Munday, Pantaleon Enanoria, Alejandra, Josefa Enanoria, Jesus, Consorcia & Gloria Tangarorang, Maria Pia Perez Natoli, Maria & Giuseppe Natoli, Bartola & Ziino Lo Ricco, Pietrina & Frenchi Natoli,
St Paul’s: Antonio Cafasso, Alexander Way, Johanna Doody, Gladys Willers, Angela Pecora St. Catherine’s: James Molloy,
1 Month Remembrance
This Sunday’s Gospel: Luke 27-38
Some Sadducees – those who say that there is no resurrection – approached Jesus and they put this
question to him, ‘Master, we have it from Moses in writing, that if a man’s married brother dies
childless, the man must marry the widow to raise up children for his brother. Well, then, there were
seven brothers. The first, having married a wife, died childless. The second and then the third
married the widow. And the same with all seven, they died leaving no children. Finally the woman
herself died. Now, at the resurrection, to which of them will she be wife since she had been married
to all seven?’
Jesus replied, ‘The children of this world take wives and husbands, but those who are judged worthy
of a place in the other world and in the resurrection from the dead do not marry because they can no longer die, for
they are the same as the angels, and being children of the resurrection they are sons of God. And Moses himself
implies that the dead rise again, in the passage about the bush where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, the God
of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Now he is God, not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all men are in fact alive.’
