In the care of the Augustinians Parish Priest: Fr Dave Ausn OSA Parish Office: 9949 4455 parishoffi[email protected]www.northharbourcatholic.org.au Cnr White & Wanganella Sts 2 King Street 20th September 2020 25th Sunday Ordinary Time (yr A ) Dear Friends, As our world faces protests over a variety of issues – democracy, black deaths, pandemic restrictions, border closures - many of us will have some strong views one way or the other. Some will have participated in protests at some time, believing it was for a noble cause… but even then we may keep our views to ourselves lest others disapprove. Last Sunday, Pope Francis addressed the wave of protests that have swept the world, appealing for peaceful demonstrations: ‘In recent weeks, in many parts of the world, there are numerous popular protests that express the growing discomfort of civil society in the face of political and social situations of particular criticism… While I encourage the protestors to present their requests in a peaceful way, without falling into the temptation of aggressiveness and violence, I appeal to all those who have public and governing responsibility to listen to the voice of their citizens,’ he said, urging them to meet the ‘just aspirations’ of protestors while ensuring ‘full respect of human rights and civil liberties’ – always a difficult and delicate balance! It's easy to fall prey to populist, political comment when emotions run high, but the core principles of Catholic Social Teaching call us to be faithful to how the Gospel touches everyday life, expressing Jesus’ teaching on love of neighbour in Matthew 25:37-40: ‘Truly, I say to you, as long as you did this to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’ The following principles reflect the teaching of Popes, Church Councils and Bishops’ Conferences: Life and Dignity of the Human Person - The Church is uncompromising on the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of the human person and expects those who govern to respect this ideal and enshrine it in law. For this reason, the Church holds strong views on protection of life before birth and at end-of-life, embryonic stem cell research, the use of the death penalty, and the targeting of civilians in war and peacetime, to name a few areas. Call to Family, Community, and Participation - Family is our central social institution and we are called to support it. Building community is not just a religious act but a fundamental goal of every society as it promotes participation and the wellbeing of all people. Governments must support and strengthen marriage and the family, and look out for the needy. Rights and Responsibilities - Every person has a right to life and to those things they need to live with dignity - food, clothing and shelter - as well as responsibilities to one another and to the wider society. Christians have an obligation to work to protect human rights. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable - A good measure of the state of a particular society is the way in which it treats its weaker members and the priority it gives to the needs of the poor and marginalised, the rights of workers, and the protection of the environment. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers - Economic theorists treat this reality in different ways and our views may be coloured significantly by the bad press unions often receive, yet the Church calls us to protect the basic rights of all workers: the right to productive work, fair wages, private property, and the right to organize and pursue economic opportunity. Solidarity - Effectively, this means taking seriously the call to ‘love our neighbour’ and be concerned for his/her welfare both in our immediate environment and globally as well. We must be committed to the common good and pursue justice and peace. Care for God's Creation - God’s creation is where we live and breathe, relate and love, believe and serve. Care for the earth is demanded of us as we protect the planet and all who live here. This is our moral and ethical obligation, something we do with love, joy and faith! If we want to follow Jesus, we must live as people for others - simply faith in action! PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Recalling Catholic Social Justice Teaching
As our world faces protests over a variety of issues – democracy, black deaths, pandemic restrictions, border closures - many of us will have some strong views one way or the other. Some will have participated in protests at some time, believing it was for a noble cause… but even then we may keep our views to ourselves lest others disapprove.
Last Sunday, Pope Francis addressed the wave of protests that have swept the world, appealing for peaceful demonstrations: ‘In recent weeks, in many parts of the world, there are numerous
popular protests that express the growing discomfort of civil society in the face of political and social situations of particular criticism… While I encourage the protestors to present their requests in a peaceful way, without falling into the temptation of aggressiveness and violence, I appeal to all those who have public and governing responsibility to listen to the voice of their citizens,’ he said, urging them to meet the ‘just aspirations’ of protestors while ensuring ‘full respect of human rights and civil liberties’ – always a difficult and delicate balance!
It's easy to fall prey to populist, political comment when emotions run high, but the core principles of Catholic Social Teaching call us to be faithful to how the Gospel touches everyday life, expressing Jesus’ teaching on love of neighbour in Matthew 25:37-40: ‘Truly, I say to you, as long as you did this to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’ The following principles reflect the teaching of Popes, Church Councils and Bishops’ Conferences:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person - The Church is uncompromising on the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of the human person and expects those who govern to respect this ideal and enshrine it in law. For this reason, the Church holds strong views on protection of life before birth and at end-of-life, embryonic stem cell research, the use of the death penalty, and the targeting of civilians in war and peacetime, to name a few areas.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation - Family is our central social institution and we are called to support it. Building community is not just a religious act but a fundamental goal of every society as it promotes participation and the wellbeing of all people. Governments must support and strengthen marriage and the family, and look out for the needy.
Rights and Responsibilities - Every person has a right to life and to those things they need to live with dignity - food, clothing and shelter - as well as responsibilities to one another and to the wider society. Christians have an obligation to work to protect human rights.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable - A good measure of the state of a particular society is the way in which it treats its weaker members and the priority it gives to the needs of the poor and marginalised, the rights of workers, and the protection of the environment.
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers - Economic theorists treat this reality in different ways and our views may be coloured significantly by the bad press unions often receive, yet the Church calls us to protect the basic rights of all workers: the right to productive work, fair wages, private property, and the right to organize and pursue economic opportunity.
Solidarity - Effectively, this means taking seriously the call to ‘love our neighbour’ and be concerned for his/her welfare both in our immediate environment and globally as well. We must be committed to the common good and pursue justice and peace.
Care for God's Creation - God’s creation is where we live and breathe, relate and love, believe and serve. Care for the earth is demanded of us as we protect the planet and all who live here. This is our moral and ethical obligation, something we do with love, joy and faith!
If we want to follow Jesus, we must live as people for others - simply faith in action!
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Recalling Catholic Social Justice Teaching
SUNDAY HOMILIES ONLINE
Again this weekend, the Sunday homily is available on the North Harbour Parish You Tube channel. Fr Abel is the homilist. You can access the video at the following link:
BISHOP’S VISIT During recent months, Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been visiting parishes in the Diocese on Sundays to celebrate Mass with the local Parish Community and meet parishioners. We had hoped to welcome him last November for the 90th Anniversary of St Cecilia’s School but he was unable to attend, so we are now inviting him to preside at the 9.00am Mass at St Cecilia’s on Sunday 27 September. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on numbers allowed (80 at St Cecilia’s), parishioners will need to book beforehand via parish office or online: https://bishopanthonymass.eventbrite.com.au
Bishop Anthony Randazzo has this week launched the Rights of the Child Framework developed by the Diocese of Broken Bay.
The Framework addresses both the human and spiritual rights of the child and how they might be upheld and supported throughout our Diocese. The purpose of the Framework is to cement our commitment to engage with children and safeguard the rights of children and build a safe and healthy culture across all our ministries. The Framework encourages members of congregations, schools and services, as well as families in understanding the minimum standards for the treatment of children and how child rights can make a difference to the life of a child.
Readings for this week 20/09: Isaiah 55:6-9 Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 Readings for next week 27/09: Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32
SEPTEMBER
Mon 21 Parish Council Meeting Parish Centre 7.30pm
Sun 27 Bishop Anthony—Presider St Cecilia’s 9.00am
OCTOBER
Sun 18 Virtual City2Surf Fun Run Augustinian Volunteers Australia (AVA)
WEARING OF FACEMASKS – The Diocese of Broken Bay requests that everyone at our celebrations wear a mask. Please bring your own mask. Priests will wear masks at the commencement of the Mass, at Communion time, and at the end. Ministers of Communion likewise are required to wear masks. Some parishioners with particular health conditions may not be able to wear masks but will observe other requirements of hygiene and social distancing. A small supply of masks will be available at the church door for those who may have forgotten one.
Contact Honorine 0416 042 316, or donate via the parish office
or online at www.augustinianvolunteersaustralia.org
We partner with Indigenous communities
and Refugee groups.
You are invited to do your own
fundraising walk in your preferred
location. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
we will be walking in our own
neighbourhoods. SUN 18 OCT
Over the next few weeks we will be holding the Charitable Works Fund Appeal.
Your tax deductible donations are distributed among 5 charities that provide faith based
support to the people in the Diocese of Broken Bay. One of these charities is the Broken Bay Hospital
Chaplaincy program where your gift helps families like Sonia’s. When Sonia’s mum Pat was diagnosed
with cancer the family was overwhelmed with fear, sadness and anger about dealing with this terrible
disease.
Thankfully, Pat was introduced to Peter Brown, a Pastoral Care practitioner and part of the Broken Bay
Hospital Chaplaincy program. Peter was able to sit with Pat and talk about her worries, and “be God’s
presence in that vulnerability”. A powerful comfort in her time of darkness.
Your gift today will bring much needed help to families across Broken Bay and bring alive the
mission of Jesus.
The Charitable Works Fund
When you give to the CWF, you can be assured that your
donation is working for the faith and the people of the
Diocese of Broken Bay.
Donations are tax-deductible.
We encourage you to donate on line at https://www.givenow.com.au/cwf You will be asked when
donating to choose your Parish, please take care to select North Harbour, as your donation will then
count towards our Parish quota. You can also donate using the CWF Envelopes in the Church or to the
Aurora Kogovsek Bruno Kogovsek Daniella Takchi Cathy Ewing Elsa Monsour Irene Martin Helen Richardson Irene Hurrell
Stella Brown Cecily Smellie Jane Manning Maria Kogovsek Norma Kogovsek Joan Killick Simone Young Bob McEwan Christopher Newman Michael Lennon Yvonne Hickey Jonathan Keil
Richard Paul Reynolds Margaret Appleby Kathy Osborne Bill Rein
Margot Massey John Ardill Joan Kelly Andrew Scotland
Steve Foresto Muireann Casey Chloe Zarb
Fr David Austin OSA Parish Priest 0419 265 317 Jacky Worthington Parish Manager 9949 4455
Fr Paul Maloney OSA Assistant Priest and Prior 0439 595 723 Marianne Deveza Music Co-ordinator 9949 4455 Fr John Sullivan OSA Assistant Priest and Prior 0423 634 029 Ursula Halloway Catechist Coordinator 9949 4455 Fr Senan Ward OSA Chaplain – St Augustine’s College Janette Davidson Sacramental Coordinator 0408 866 521
Fr Abel van der Veer OSA Retired 0409 368 449 Anne Ross Parish Secretary 9949 4455 Fr Peter Jones OSA Provincial—In Residence Jane Filacuridi Parish Secretary 9949 4455
This list will be reviewed every few weeks—contact the office for continued prayers
Lord, if the persecution of this world rises up against me, let me fix my hope on the prayer in my heart.
Commentary on Psalm 16, 3
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF NORTH HARBOUR
REGULAR PARISH mass times REGULAR PARISH mass times St Cecilia’s, Balgowlah SUNDAY 9.00AM WEDNESDAY 9.00AM St Kieran’s, Manly Vale Saturday vigil 5.30pm SUNDAY 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm Weekdays 8.30am except Wednesdays St Augustine’s Chapel, Brookvale Wednesdays 8.15am during term time
reconciliation St Kieran 5 – 5.45pm Saturday or by appointment.
Baptisms St Cecilia 10.30am Sun. by appointment 9.00am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month St Kieran 11.30am Sun. by appointment 9.30am Mass on 1st Sundays of the month
Baptism preparation is required for 1st baptisms. Contact parish office 9949 4455 marriages Require 6 months notice and include Pre-marriage Course as part of the preparation
We acknowledge the Gayamagal and Canalgal people, the traditional custodians of this land
and pay our respects to the elders past and present.
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