ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of afflicon. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your capves from every place. FIRST READING: DANIEL 12:1-3 At that me Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a me of anguish, such as has never occurred since naons first came into existence. But at that me your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found wrien in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasng life, and some to shame and everlasng contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 15 O Lord it is you who are my poron and cup, It is you yourself who are my prize I keep you, Lord, ever in my sight; since you are at my right hand, I shall stand firm. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad, and even my body shall rest in safety; for you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. You will show me the path to life, and fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand, happiness forever. In you alone, O Lord, I place my trust RESPONSE AT MORNING MASS ONLY: Keep me safe O God, for You are my hope SECOND READING: HEBREWS 10:11-14, 18 Every priest stands day aſter day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all me a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waing “unl his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet. ” For by a single offering he has perfected for all me those who are sancfied. And the Holy Spirit also tesfies to us, for aſter saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them aſter those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds,” he also adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley PARISH OF ST CHARLES BORROMEO Waverley Parish will be a sign of God's love for all people by being a welcoming and caring community which embraces the Gospel of Jesus in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi. We acknowledge the tradional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand. We walk on a land once occupied by the Gadigal people of the Eora naon. May we connue to love and respect the land as they have. PLEASE TAKE THIS BULLETIN HOME GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Be vigilant at all mes and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia GOSPEL: MARK 13:24-32 Jesus said to his disciples, “But in those days, aſter that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generaon will not pass away unl all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ COMMUNION ANTIPHON: To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B 17 – 18 November 2018 NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm: Ps 92:1-2. 5 Second Reading: Revelaon 1:5-8 Gospel: John 18:33-37 WEEKDAY READINGS Mon 19 Nov Revelaon 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Luke 18:35-43 Tues 20 Nov Revelaon 3:1-6. 14-22 Luke 19:1-10 Wed 21 Nov Revelaon 4:1-11 Luke 19:11-28 Thu 22 Nov Revelaon 5:1-10 Luke 19:41-44 Fri 23 Nov Revelaon 10:8-11 Luke 19:45-48 Sat 24 Nov Revelaon 11:4-12 Luke 20:27-40
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ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place. FIRST READING: DANIEL 12:1-3 At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 15 O Lord it is you who are my portion and cup, It is you yourself who are my prize I keep you, Lord, ever in my sight; since you are at my right hand, I shall stand firm. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad, and even my body shall rest in safety; for you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. You will show me the path to life, and fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand, happiness forever. In you alone, O Lord, I place my trust RESPONSE AT MORNING MASS ONLY: Keep me safe O God, for You are my hope SECOND READING: HEBREWS 10:11-14, 18 Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,” and since then has been waiting “until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet.” For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds,” he also adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God
Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley PARISH OF ST CHARLES BORROMEO
Waverley Parish will be a sign of God's love for all people by being a welcoming and caring community which embraces the Gospel of Jesus in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand. We walk on a land once occupied by the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. May we continue to love and respect the land as they have.
PLEASE TAKE THIS BULLETIN HOME
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia GOSPEL: MARK 13:24-32 Jesus said to his disciples, “But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ COMMUNION ANTIPHON: To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B 17 – 18 November 2018
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm: Ps 92:1-2. 5
Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: John 18:33-37
WEEKDAY READINGS
Mon 19 Nov Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Luke 18:35-43
Tues 20 Nov Revelation 3:1-6. 14-22 Luke 19:1-10
Wed 21 Nov Revelation 4:1-11 Luke 19:11-28
Thu 22 Nov Revelation 5:1-10 Luke 19:41-44
Fri 23 Nov Revelation 10:8-11 Luke 19:45-48
Sat 24 Nov Revelation 11:4-12 Luke 20:27-40
GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead, he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty, From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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I have decided to trial 2 evenings before the end of year using aTaize Prayer formula. The services use sung repetitive chants often in an environment of peace, and traditionally have included praying around a prayer focus with many candles. One of the most important aspects of the prayer is silent prayer.
History of Taizé: These prayer services emerged from an ecumenical community of monks in Taizé, France. Brother Roger, Taize's founder, arrived in the village of Taizé, France in 1940. In the midst of World War II, he dreamed of creating a community where reconciliation was a daily reality. He began by giving shelter to refugees of the war, especially Jews. Initially, Br Roger lived alone, until brothers from various Protestant and Roman Catholic backgrounds followed.
In the 1960’s many young people began to hear about this small community in France and since then it has become a place of pilgrimage for many young (and not so young) people who are searching for peace and reconciliation. Today people from around the world, come to Taizé looking for meaning in their lives and to try and understand their journey of faith through prayer, stillness and the discussion groups.
Taize Music: As the community grew and people from many countries came to visit Taize the few brothers there we trying to find a common way of prayer that all people could take part in. They found that the simple chants and silence, were an easy way to lead people to a deeper relationship with God. The original chants for Taize date back the 1960s when Jacques Berthier a young French composer was asked to write some music for the community and visitors.
I invite you to come along on Wednesday November 21st at 7.30 for an hour of Taize prayer in our church. I promise you it will bring new energy and blessings to your life with God. Fr Bernie
SYMBOLS & IMAGES Mark’s Gospel is drawing to a close. This is virtually the last teaching of Jesus to the disciples before entering into the momentous events of his final days in Jerusalem. It is little wonder that Jesus is concerned that they understand something of the end times. Jesus uses the commonly accepted language of apocalypse just as the Book of Daniel does in today’s First Reading. While this language sounds strange to our modern ear, we should not try to understand it in any literal or scientific sense. Instead we must focus on the message which Jesus is conveying: we need to live in anticipation of the end of our own lives and of human history. Only God knows when that hour is to be but Jesus makes it clear that it will not take place until the gospel has been preached to the ends of the earth. Only then can the angels gather in the faithful from ‘the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven’. By his words, Jesus teaches his disciples that they will live in the missionary time of the Church. They must spread the gospel (see Mk 13:10) and live in anticipation of that time when God will once again be Lord of all creation; when God’s plan comes to fruition.
EXPLORING THE WORD
• The language which Jesus uses here to describe the end times is called ‘apocalyptic’. Apocalyptic writing was very common and popular from about the second century before Jesus’ birth through to the second century after his death. The Bible contains many examples of this apocalyptic style; for example, the Book of Revelation. It is a particular literary form with specialist rules for interpretation. It is perhaps the most misunderstood style of writing in the Scriptures. It is highly symbolic and should never be read literally.
• The first Christian communities believed that the end times and Christ’s second coming were imminent. It was only after many years, when this did not eventuate, that the language of the second coming was tempered.
• It is generally accepted by scholars that Mark’s Gospel was the first one written, probably about 65–70 AD, and thus it reflects this belief in the imminent second coming of Christ.
DID YOU KNOW?
TAIZE PRAYER AT MARY IMMACULATE CHURCH
By using the image of the fig tree as a sign of the coming of summer, Jesus is pointing out to his disciples that they should keenly observe the world around them. Reading the ‘signs of the times’ and responding in faith to changing circumstances is one of the tasks of a Christian.
Those who are sick: Nicola Jarman, Margaret Jones, Terry Dodds, Damian Johnson, Larraine Ladd-Hudson, Maria Alves, Joanne Macrae, Audrey Moran, Catherine Davis, William Beaudoin, Denis Lindsay, Albert Miu, Jett Jarvis, Grazia Mafodda, Ana Letec, Helene Beazley, Wayne Townson, Dick See, Jessica Amelia, Behan Kahler, Bob Lloyd, Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Stan Vesper, Rosa Santos, Maria Kiely, Ann Thomas (Fr Bernie’s Mum), Gary Shipton, Kim Roper, Br Stan Cusack, Hernan Caceres, Veronica Chavez, Maria Montel, Veronica Rodriguez, Luz Bringas, Carolina Perez, Rodolfo Arruabarrena, Joan Dunsmore, James Elliott, Mary Thompson, Cathy Murray, Patrick Lucas,
Those whose anniversaries occur at this time: Olivia Herrera, Elva Bridle, Betty Gascoigne, Hilda Paine,
Local Schools St Charles’ Parish Primary School 53-63 Carrington Road, Waverley P (02) 9387 3845 W https://stcwaverley.catholic.edu.au School Principal Mr Paul Croker
St Clare’s College, Waverley 41-51 Carrington Road, Waverley P (02) 8305 7100 F (02) 9389 3503 W https://stclares.nsw.edu.au/ School Principal Ms Antoinette McGahan
Waverley College, Senior Campus 131 Birrell Street, Waverley P (02) 9369 0600 W https://waverley.nsw.edu.au/ Head of College Mr Graham Leddie
Waverley Junior School 44 Henrietta Street, Waverley P (02) 9387 5022 W https://waverley.nsw.edu.au/2
Director of Junior School Ms Gabrielle Smith
Parish Centre 45A Victoria Street, Waverley NSW 2024 www.waverleycatholic.org.au
Phone: (02) 9369 9399 [email protected] Office Hours: 9:30am - 2:30pm on Tuesday to Friday
PLANNED GIVING ENVELOPES This is the last weekend to collect your
envelopes at the back of the Church on the table near glass dividers. We thank you for
your continued support to the Parish!
THE BOOK OF REMEBERANCE Write the names of your beloved dead into
the Book of Remembrance and, during November, the priests will offer Mass for
the names nominated on each day.
WEEKEND MASS ATTENDANCE We have been taking a count of
attendance for the last two weekends in November.
Please have a look at these figures.
ADVENT WOMEN’S RETREAT AT NOTRE DAME SYDNEY
On Saturday December 8, from 9am to 4:30pm, all women are invited to spend a day around the theme “My spirit rejoices in God my saviour.” There will be Mass, Adoration, opportunities for Confession
and three inspiring talks. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. The retreat is taking
place at the Broadway Campus of the University of Notre Dame Australia. It is
free, but registration essential: 8204 4189 or online: www.trybooking.com/YRQW.
MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS
You are cordially invited to the Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Priests,
Celebrated by Bishop Terry Brady at 12pm Wednesday, 21 Nov at Mary, Mother of
Mercy Chapel, Rookwood Catholic Cemetery. Followed by refreshments in the
Mary, Mother of Mercy Condolence Lounge. Please RSVP by 15 Nov to: Nancy
FIRST EUCHARTIST PHOTOS Photos of the First Eucharist are now
available from our Parish Centre of the Parish children. Please visit our offices
during business hours to collect.
POSITIONS VACANT FOR 2019 – FAMILY EDUCATORS
Applications are invited for the position of Family Educator based in a number
of Catholic primary schools in the Sydney Archdiocese. To see locations please go
to sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/category/positions-vacant to see the application pack. Applications close
November 22.
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