13th NOVEMBER 2016 33rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS Please fill-in a Membership Form which is available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you PARISH NEWSLETTER CATHOLIC PARISH OF APPLECROSS St Benedict’s Church Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys 115 Ardross St PO Box 1831 Ardross WA 6153 Applecross, 6953 Tel: 9364 1120 Fax: 9316 9587 E: [email protected]www.stbenedicts.net.au Entrance Antiphon Jer 29:11,12,14 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: Mal 3:19-20 A reading from the prophet Malachi The day is coming now, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and the evil-doers will be like stubble. The day that is coming is going to burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, leaving them neither root nor stalk. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will shine out with healing in its rays. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Ps 97:5-9. R. see v.9 (R.) The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice. Second Reading: 2 Thes 3:7-12 A reading from the second letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians You know how you are supposed to imitate us: now we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we ever have our meals at anyone’s ta- ble without paying for them; no, we worked night and day, slaving and straining, so as not to be a burden on any of you. This was not because we had no right to be, but in order to make ourselves an example for you to follow. We gave you a rule when we were with you: not to let anyone have any food if he refused to do any work. Now we hear that there are some of you who are living in idleness, doing no work themselves but interfering with everyone else’s. In the Lord Jesus Christ, we order and call on people of this kind to go on quietly working and earning the food that they eat. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation: Lk 21:28 Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads and see; your redemp- tion is near at hand. Alleluia! Gospel: Lk 21:5-19 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke When some were talking about the Tem- ple, remarking how it was adorned with fine stonework and votive offerings, Je- sus said, ‘All these things you are staring at now – the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: eve- rything will be destroyed.’ And they put to him this question: ‘Master,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, then, and what sign will there be that this is about to take place?’ ‘Take care not to be deceived,’ he said, ‘because many will come using my name and saying, “I am he” and, “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them. And when you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened, for this is some- thing that must happen but the end is not soon.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will fight against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes and plagues and famines here and there; there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. ‘But before all this happens, men will seize you and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and bring you be- fore kings and governors because of my name – and that will be your op- portunity to bear witness. Keep this carefully in mind: you are not to pre- pare your defence, because I myself shall give you an eloquence and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to resist or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relations and friends; and some of you will be put to death. You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your lives.’ The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ Communion Antiphon Ps 72:28 To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
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13th NOVEMBER 2016 33rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS
Please fill-in a Membership Form which is available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or
hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you
PARISH NEWSLETTER
CATHOLIC PARISH OF APPLECROSS
St Benedict’s Church
Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys
115 Ardross St PO Box 1831 Ardross WA 6153 Applecross, 6953
COMMENTATORS S. SALDANHA J. OVERMAN C. HACKETT B. FUNGA
READERS M. REGO
G. CLAY E. MUENCHOW
A. SCOTT D. BARIN
T. BOLAND R. RANIERI
K. GRAHAM
EMOCH
P. SEQUEIRA
M. WELSH
C. MORRIS
C. CARDOSO
F & B MEYERKORT
B. LILLUS
H. OVERMAN
R. DOWLING
C. RECHICHI
A. TARANTO
R. ODORISIO P. TRUEMAN E. FEW D. RIGG
C. GELDENHUYS
R. PAUL
M & G CINANNI
ALTAR SOCIETY: MRS C DALLA COSTA, MRS A NANKIVELL, MRS C VALLINI & MISS F VALLINI COUNTERS: T & Y GARBIN, J. OVERMAN, R. PACKER & R. BOURNE PILGRIM STATUE: R. THORN CHILDREN’S LITURGY: E. GLASSON & A. COFFEY
Archdiocesan & Other News:
16 Nov SPRING PRAYER DAY—Where: Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth. Wednesday 16th November 10am-1pm (9.30am morning tea and lunch provided). Theme: "I have come that you may have life ..." RSVP: Essential by Thursday 10th No-vember - for catering purposes please, to Laura (08) 9334 0999, [email protected] Cost: By donation.
7-21 Nov THE STORIES OF GENESIS Every Monday, 7.30-8.15pm, Online. This short, user-friendly online Centre for Faith En-richment course, presented by Rev. Dr Charles Waddell, explores the stories of Genesis. These are stories of creation, sin, murder, idolatry, floods and new beginnings, of Divine promises fulfilled, family rivalry, love, exile and reunion. Cost: $15. Further info: or to regis-ter, visit www.cfe.org.au, [email protected], or 08 9241 5221.
20 Nov ILLUMINATIONS A concert to shine a light on acts of mercy in our community. Music by Morten Lauridsen, Ave Maria, O Magnum Mysterium, Lux Aeterna featuring Lux et Veritas, Camerata 1685, conducted by Jangoo Chapkana. Sunday 20 November, 2.30-3.30pm, St Mary’s Cathe-dral, Victoria Square, Perth. Uplifting music for chorade and orchestra celebrating the final day of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy. Ticket $35, concession $25. For tickets www.mercycare.com.au/illuminations Click here for flyer. Further info: 08 9340 7261 or [email protected].
25 Nov PRAYING OUR EXPERIENCES – GROWING AWARENESS OF GOD IN MY EVE-RYDAY. This focused prayer time is assisted with talks on a theme, followed by personal time in the chapel or garden. Optional sharing of our faith with others on the journey adds to the richness of this prayer time. Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth. (Parking in York Street). Friday, 25 November, morning session 10.30-12noon and evening session 6.30-8pm. RSVP essential by 23 November. Further info: 08 9334 0999, [email protected].
PARISH ROSTERS— 19 & 20 NOVEMBER 2016
Reconciliation: Sat: 11am—12noon 4.30pm-5.30pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mon: 7.30am—5pm Tues/Thurs: 9.30am—5pm Wed/Fri: 7.30am—5pm Sat: 8am—12noon
Rosary Groups: For the Sick: Mon—7pm For Priest & Vocations: Sat—8am Cenacle: Thurs—9.30am
Prayer Group: Mary Mother of Sorrows: Thurs @ 1pm in Fr Albert Lynch Room
Baptisms: Sundays @ 11.30am
Marriages: By appointment
PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS: Karl Brown Frances Meyerkort Ondine Komnick
ANNIVERSARIES: Mildred Tuckey, Elizabeth White, Bridget Devane, Joyce Stockden, John Lange, Bill Gummer, Bill Reilly, all deceased benefactors of the parish and all depart-ed family and friends, as well as all those on our November Remembrance List.
Next Week’s Readings: Jesus, Christ the King 1st Reading: 2 Sam 5:1-3 2nd Reading: Col 1:12-20 Gospel: Lk 23:35-43
ST BENEDICT’S NEWS:
New Parishioners, and those not so new, who wish to update their census details: Please put your name and address in the space below and drop into the collection basket or email to the office. Thanks! Name____________________________________________Email____________________________
Residential Address_______________________________________ No of People in household______
PS: If you would like to join the Applecross Parish Planned Giving Programme and give your financial support to maintaining the parish buildings and grounds, please tick this box and Colleen, the Parish Secretary, will organise for a set of planned giving envelopes to be issued to you.
WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS
Please fill-in a Member-ship Form available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you.
2017 COLUMBAN CALENDAR ON SALE
It’s the 95th edition of the Columban Art Calendar, a Catholic Calendar well-known for its traditional religious paint-ings and liturgical information. It is a beautiful production that gives an insight-ful explanation of each painting featured in the Calendar COST: $9.00ea
On the weekend of 19/20 November our Parish will be holding the Archdiocese Christmas LifeLink Appeal and a special collection will be conducted. You may wish to donate through the parish or safely online through their website:
www.lifelink.com.au
BENEDICTCARE VOLUNTEERS
Thank you for volunteering, your wonderful generosity makes it possible to provide assistance to those in need in the spirit of St Benedict and the catholic faith. We will be hosting an Orien-tation evening on Tuesday, 15 November at 7.30pm in the Fr Albert Lynch Room. We would love you all to attend and fa-miliarise yourselves with what we are planning to achieve and the care we are envisaging to provide. Mr Peter McMinn and Mrs Betty Thompson from the Catholic Outreach program will address us about the power of “Faith Through Action”. For any further queries, please contact the Parish office.
YOUTH CORNER
Are you passionate about Youth Ministry??? If so, please come to a Get-Together lunch on Sunday,
4 December from 12.30pm to 2.30pm in the Fr Albert Lynch Room. It is a free event for all young adults
aged 18 and above. We would love you to meet new friends and fellow like-minded young people in our parish community
ST BENE’S CRAFT GROUP—CHRISTMAS STALL, 3RD & 4TH DECEMBER
The Craft Group will be holding their Christmas Stall so come along and support them as all proceeds to a charity. There will be lots of wonderful goodies/gifts to buy and put under the Christmas tree. So don’t forget to bring your purse/wallet along with lots and lots of small change, as all the funds go to a worthy cause.
REFLECTION: by Greg Sunter
This week marks the final week of Ordinary Time in the Church’s liturgical calendar and draws us
almost to the end of our journey through the gospel of Luke. Next week’s reading of the crucifixion
concludes the Year of Luke. It is in this context that we need to read today’s gospel passage. Jesus
and his disciples are gathered around the Temple in Jerusalem in the final days before he is to be put
to death. The end is imminent and Jesus takes the opportunity to reassure the disciples that,
although they are about to experience a period of distress, betrayal and persecution that will stretch
well into the future, ultimately, God’s love and mercy will triumph – not only in their own lives but
also in the world.
The language of passages like today’s gospel can be off-putting at times and can also be seized upon
by those who would interpret scripture literally. The graphic descriptions certainly lend themselves to
predictions of gloom and doom. However, we must also remember that the gospel was written some
50 or more years after the death of Jesus. At the time of writing, many of these things had already
come to pass. The message for the community who were suffering through these very experiences is
that they should not despair because all of this was anticipated by Jesus and that ultimately the reign
of God will come about and the effort and distress that they have endured will be vindicated.
Unfortunately, the lectionary has the passage concluding at verse 19; the
complete passage continues on for another 17 verses and so we don’t get
the full effect of Jesus’ speech. In the latter portion, Jesus assures the
disciples that the kingdom will surely come to pass. It is a promise that we
affirm every time we say the Creed.
Living the Gospel – Comfort
We must remember that the gospel of Luke was written 50-plus years
after the death of Jesus. Whilst Jesus may have said something like what
is ascribed to him in this passage, we have to accept that the words are
influenced to a great extent by the gospel writer. The gospel is not written
as a biography but as a means of conveying a message about Jesus. To
this end, the writer seeks to give comfort to his audience by having Jesus
‘predict’ all the things that have indeed come to pass in their community.
The message to a struggling community is to ‘keep going.’
CHILDREN’S CORNER:
COMMUNITY NEWS: QUEEN OF APOSTLES PARISH - PILGRIMAGE INFORMATION NIGHT Few places left for the exciting Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land including Jordan from 5-20 May 2017. Come and join us for an information night presented by a native who lives now in Perth on Friday, 18 November, 6.30pm at Queen of the Apostles Parish, 55 Tudor Avenue, Riverton. Further info: Mary Mclean 0400 553 140 or visit www.christianpilgrimage.com.au/
