The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God.

We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present.

LITURGY TIMES

Only 50 people are allowed in the church building at any one time.

Booking is necessary if you wish to come to Mass. To book:

• Ring 9834 2527 or 9670 8222. Please ring between 9am and 5pm, Tuesday to Friday.

• Email tpham@holyspiritstclair.com.au or admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Saturday Reconciliation, 5-5:45pm

Vigil Mass, 6pm

Sunday Mass, 8am, 9.30am and 6pm

Monday and Wednesday Mass, 7am

(except on Public Holidays which changes to 9.05am)

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass, 9.05am

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Anointing of the Sick

by appointment

IN SHELF ISOLATION I recall a time, when, living with my family in Meadowbank NSW, and working as Secretary at Hunter’s Hill Council, my weekly wage was $38, and my daily expenses totaled 27c. The price of a 4-bedroom house was $15,000, and our family’s weekly grocery bill was $10. Most goods were manufactured in Australia. My family of two parents and eight siblings were alive and well. On this Trinity Sunday, 2020, as I celebrate 50 years in this beautiful Land of the Holy Spirit, I gaze at a small brown suitcase in my garage. Packed on the night of 28th May, 1970, with a few material belongings and my school certificate, it serves as a constant reminder of my past. I recall the night when Ceylon had just elected the world’s first woman prime minister, and my world changed : the word “Ceylon” translated to “Sri Lanka”, English language was made redundant, all foreign nuns were sent home, and I was soon to leave familiar shores for a far distant land on a BOAC (British Airways) plane.

50 years on and my world has changed again! The house in Meadowbank costs 1M, its residents trapped inside due to COVID-19. The Town Clerk of Hunter’s Hill Council has passed away, so has the world’s first woman PM. A large family’s weekly grocery bill is $600. British Airways is grounded. Most goods are manufactured overseas. Wages are high (if you’re lucky enough to get one)! 7 close family members have departed this life, and gone are our large family gatherings. With my parents’ 72 descendants scattered throughout Australia, we all live geographically and socially distanced. My suitcase sits in shelf-isolation. It tells a story of my life’s journey: from hardship and need, to abundance, prosperity, peace, success, love, happiness, loss and grief, and spiritual renewal. Led by God’s Holy Spirit, living and mourning in COVID-induced self-isolation, I guess I’ve come full circle!

Yasmin O’Connell Parishioner

Worshipping Communities of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek

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1st Reading Exodus 34:4-6. 8-9

Moses meets the Lord on Mt. Sinai.

Responsorial Psalm Daniel 3.52, 53, 54, 55, 56 (R.52)

Glory and praise for ever!

2nd Reading 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Live in peace with one another.

Gospel Acclamation Verse See Revelation 1.8

Alleluia, alleluia! Glory to the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come.

Alleluia!

Gospel John 3:16-18

Jesus tells Nicodemus of the Father's love. V O I CE FR O M TH E P EW S

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the People of God at Holy Spirit Parish is to witness to and to proclaim the word of God, and to pray and celebrate the Liturgy in word and sacraments so that we may be of service to others and form a community of "one mind and one heart on the way to God." (St Augustine)

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LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS

1ST COLLECTION For the care of our Augustinian clergy $ 273.05

2ND COLLECTION For the administration & maintenance costs of the parish

Loose plate $ 240.00

Planned Giving Envelopes Collected $ 710.00

Planned Giving Direct Debit & Credit Card $ 1,168.23

Planned Giving Program Weekly Target $ 4,342.96

SPECIAL COLLECTION N/A ---

We are a welcoming parish. Whatever your present status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, whatever your self-esteem... you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected by the Catholic Community of Holy Spirit.

If you are not an active member of this Community, consider sharing in what we have to offer. We serve the Community through outreach, education, social activities, sacramental preparation, youth and comfort to the sick and mourning. In addition to our spiritual and outreach organisations, perhaps you have an interest in joining one of our many liturgical ministries as: Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Welcomer, Choir, etc.

Persons are formally registered by filling out a form that is then entered into the parish data system (information supplied remains confidential). These forms are available from the parish office or in the church foyer.

SICK Regine Bouquet, Angela Cook, Harry Young, Emily Michel, Ruby Ellis,

Amanda Young, Bella Tasone, Joel Dizon, Ramona Villote Puri, Andrew Boulos, Louis Tham, Emilia Rose Moya, Linda Allen, Giulia Caruana, Joseph Caruana,

Richard Guong, Jeanette Furness, Josette Sultana, Robert Prasad, Rosie Casha, and all who tested positive from Coronavirus.

RECENTLY DECEASED: George Floyd, Trifonia Floro, Reynaldo Alenaje, Norma Fahey, Florence Mary Oliveira, Phyllis D’Souza, Glenn Bouche, Shellie Becker, and all who died from

Coronavirus.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: Ernest Johnstone, Chit Isla, Leticia Cunanan, Hyacinth Quintal, Carmelo Aquilina,

Joe D’Cunha, Sally D’Cunha, Maria Gonzales, Lily Margaret Slater, Katrina Marcelo, June Rose Slater, Emmanuel Buhagiar, Edward Slater Sr.

Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time.

P RA YE RS FO R TH OS E I N O UR C O M MU NIT Y

T HIS WE E K IN SO CI AL J U STIC E DI AR Y :

P AST O RA L CAR E F O R T HE H OM EB O UN D

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Mon 8 June: World Oceans Day

Thu 11 June: 1975, Enactment of the Racial Discrimination Act

Fri 12 June: World Day Against Child Labour; 1988, Presentation by Aboriginal leaders of the Barunga Statement to Prime Minister Bob Hawke

Sun 14 June: Beginning of Refugee Week

In this time of pandemic, our clergy bring the sacraments of reconciliation, and anointing of the sick to members of the community who are very ill. For more information and to arrange receiving the sacraments, contact Parish Office, 02 9670 8222, or email admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au.

L AST WE E K’ S C O LL ECTI O NS & PL ANN ED G IV I NG PR OG RA M M E

If you are a new parishioner to Holy Spirit or an existing one and you would

like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, forms are available for

completion in the foyer of the Church. Please complete your details and email

it to accounts@holyspiritstclair.com.au or hand it to any of our priests. For

your convenience we have the option of Direct Debit and/or Envelope

contribution.

FROM POPE FRANCIS:

It is sad to reach a certain age, to

look over the journey we have made

and find that it was made up of

scraps, without unity, without form:

everything temporary…

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Parents wishing to have their child baptized are asked to contact the Parish Office prior to attending a preparation evening. Next Baptism Preparation Evening is on Tue 9 June, 7.30pm, Pioneers Rm. Presenter is Michael Zammit.

R E F LEC TI ON

T HE S UN DA Y F LO C K

Historical Context – We believe… The teaching on the Trinity was not formally constructed until the 4th Century and was documented in the creed that emerged from the Council of Nicaea. The Creed that is said today in the Sunday liturgy is a version of that original Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed spells out Christian beliefs about the nature of God, Jesus and the Spirit and was worded very carefully to negate a variety of heretical views that were held at the time. It is as much a statement about what we do not believe as it is a statement about what we do believe!

Scriptural Context – Trinity At no point in the New Testament is the term ‘Trinity’ used. That understanding of the nature of God came much later. However, there are a number of scriptural references that led to this theological understanding. The Annunciation, the baptism of Jesus and the great commissioning of the disciples to baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all examples of the three persons of God being recognised or active in the gospels. Today’s second reading shows St Paul using the three experiences of God as a blessing of the people of Corinth.

Living the Gospel – Sign of the Cross Every time we bless ourselves or begin prayer with the sign of the cross, we reaffirm our belief in the Trinity. That seemingly simple prayer, ‘In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,’ is, in fact, a confirmation of our belief in a triune God – three in one. The earliest use of the sign of the cross only involved tracing a small cross with the thumb or finger on the forehead as it is still done in baptisms or blessings today. Later, describing the shape of the cross on forehead, abdomen and shoulders became the common practice.

Questions for Adults How would the earliest Jewish-Christians have reacted to the idea of God as Trinity? What images or characteristics do you ascribe to the three different experiences of God? In what ways do your prayers to Father, Son or Spirit differ? Which images or symbols of Trinity do you find helpful and which ones are unhelpful for you?

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You can send your donations by electronic funds transfer or visit www.lent.caritas.org.au or you could drop it off in the church.

Or call 1800 024 413 for details.

The Voice From The Pews

Are you interested to share your faith experiences, God-moments or reflections that may help others to grow in their faith! Feeling inspired to inspire others then write your name down on the sign-on sheet in the foyer. The sharing can be in the form of an essay around 300 words, a prayer or a poem. Sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

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P AR IS H N E WS AN D EV E NTS

As you can imagine, our main source of income is greatly depleted with the suspension of public Masses. Please know you can still support Holy Spirit by signing up to contribute online. Setting up a one-time or recurring donation/Planned Giving is quick and easy. Just go to:

www.holyspiritstclair.com.au/donations

You can also send your offerings/donations thru bank transfer:

FIRST COLLECTION: For the Augustinian Clergy Account Name: Augustinian Fathers Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 030 02

SECOND COLLECITON: For the Parish Account Name: Holy Spirit Parish St Clair Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 005 78

If you encounter any issues signing up, please email Mila at accounts@holyspiritstclair.com.au.

Or drop off your Planned Giving envelopes at the Parish Office. Thank you so much for your support of our parish!

We invite parishioners to use this liturgy and pray together with your family. Available on our parish website (under Parish News) and Facebook page. It will be made available every weekend while Masses attendance in the church is still limited.

#HolySpiritStClairWorshipAtHome

WORSHIP @ HOME

UPDATE ON THE RE-OPENING OF CHURCH

As required by NSW Government, those who enter the church must complete the sign-in form available in the church foyer. Physical distancing must be strictly observed.

• Regular Weekday and Weekend Masses. Because only 50 people are allowed at any one time in the church building, booking is necessary if you wish to come to Mass. To book, ring 9834 2527 or 9670 8222 or email tpham@holyspiritstclair.com.au or admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au. Please ring between 9am and 5pm, Tuesday to Friday.

• Church is open for private prayer and devotions, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm.

• Sacrament of Reconciliation is every Saturday from 5pm to 5:45pm. If you wish to come on weekdays, contact the Parish Office.

• Baptisms. One family is allowed to have their child baptised with 50 attendees. Contact the Parish Office for details.

• Anointing of the Sick. Contact the Parish Office.

• Weddings. Up to 20 persons plus the couple, the celebrant and assisting ministers are permitted.

• Funerals. 50 mourners are permitted, in addition to clergy and funeral directors.

• The elderly, those with health conditions and low-immune system are still advised to stay at home.

• Touch-free hand sanitiser dispensers are available near the holy water fonts.

• Please disinfect the chair you used before leaving the church with the disinfecting wipes provided in the foyer.

DUE TO COVID-19, ONLY 50 PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED

TO ATTEND PUBLIC MASSES AND CHURCH BUILDING AT ANY ONE TIME

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WHY DO WE DO THAT? Catholic Life Explained:

What is the purpose of the Pope?

Question: Why do Catholics have a pope?

Answer: To answer the question of why Catholics have a pope, we have to pull the lens back and think about the very nature of the Church herself. According to the Nicene Creed (which is the statement of beliefs that we recite each Sunday at Mass), we profess that the Church is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic.” These adjectives are called the marks of the Church, and they help us see that the Church is bigger than just our individual parish communities or even the Christians living in a particular region or country. To help ensure that the community of disciples would remain united in a communion of love, Jesus entrusted the Apostles with special authority to teach, heal, and forgive sins in his name. And from among this group, Jesus chose Simon Peter to play a special role, designating him as the “rock” on which the Church was to be built (see Matthew 16:18-19; John 21:15-17). Peter “the Rock” became the visible sign of union within and among the Apostles. In time, as Peter and the other Apostles passed away, other men were chosen to take their place. The successors of St. Peter — who we honor as the first Bishop of Rome — and the successors of the other Apostles (the bishops) continued the work entrusted by Jesus to that first generation of Church leaders. According to long-standing tradition, the successor of Peter was Linus, who was followed by Cletus, who was followed by Clement I, etc. This line of succession continues to Pope Francis in our own time. Over the centuries, these Bishops of Rome — who came to be known as the “pope” (from papa, which means “father” in Latin) — still continue to act as the “rock” of the Church and as the visible sign of unity for all the Catholic Christians. The pope, more than any other bishop, stands as the Church’s primary teacher and as pastor of the Church throughout the world, helping to ensure that the Church remains what Jesus intended her to be: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. To learn more, see the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” (no. 857-862 and 880-882).

Aussie families are facing an uncertain future.

Food in tough times Your donation can provide money for groceries, reducing hunger and removing a major stress for families. A place to rest and recoup Your donation enables us to help individuals and families find a safe place to sleep when they have nowhere else to go. Clothing and essentials Together we can provide basic essentials such as blankets, clothing and toiletries to resolve dignity in times of need.

Please donate today at the following link: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/covid-19-emergency-appeal?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiabd4b2_6QIVAa6WCh0aJgrXEAAYASAAEgJdOfD_BwE

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S AINT O F T H E W EE K

SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA Patron Saint of Sailors and Travellers and Finder of Lost Articles Feast Day : 13th June

Saint Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, Portugal, on 15th August, 1195. At age 15 he entered the Abbey of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, the then capital of Portugal, where he learned Theology and Latin. After receiving permission to leave the Abbey, he joined the Franciscan Order and changed his name to Anthony.

He traveled to Morocco to preach the gospel, but became extremely sick and was returned to Portugal to recover, during which time he spent praying and studying. During a visit of some Dominican friars, Anthony delivered an eloquent and moving homily. News of his eloquence soon reached Francis of Assisi, and the two became close friends.

Anthony occasionally taught at the universities of Montpellier and Toulouse in southern France, but he performed best in the role of a preacher and teacher of the Catholic Faith, and in 1946 he was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII.

Once, when St. Anthony of Padua attempted to preach the true Gospel of the Catholic Church to heretics who would not listen to him, he went out and preached his message to the fish. When critics saw the fish begin to gather, they realized they should also listen to what Anthony had to say.

He died at the age of 36 in 1231, and was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1232. Upon exhumation some 336 years after his death, his tongue was found to be totally incorrupt, so perfect were the teachings that had been formed upon it. He is typically depicted with a book and the Infant Child Jesus and is commonly referred to today as the "finder of lost articles."

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W O R D SEA RC H God s e n t h i s S on t o s av e t h e w or l d

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God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering.

St Augustine of Hippo

354-430 AD

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A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one

house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer

came to his repeated knocks at the door.

He took out a business card, wrote ‘Revelation 3:20’ on the back of

it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found

that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic

message, ‘Genesis 3:10..’

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in

gales of laughter.

Revelation 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.”

Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and I was

afraid for I was naked.”

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13 JUNE, 6PM

Minister at the Altar Volunteer Needed

Reader 1 Sue Oram

Reader 2 Dudley Littlewood

Commentator Corinne Cerdor

Music Victor B & Micheal H

Powerpoint Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall Lorensz Herft

Welcomers Terry Serrao

Danny Sy

Dita Sy

14 JUNE, 8AM

Minister at the Altar Carol Vella

Reader 1 Shirley Croning

Reader 2 Sally Banguis

Commentator Stephen Middleton

Music Victor B & Micheal H

Powerpoint Manuel Fidow

Devotional Stall Louise Bucholtz

Welcomers Sarah Damole

Jun Damole Espy Sarno

14 JUNE, 9.30AM

Minister at the Altar Anthony Bertumen

Reader 1 Joy Rulewski

Reader 2 Uinise Blake

Commentator Kelly Apikotoa

Music Mary Immaculate Choir

Powerpoint Boy Sanosa

Devotional Stall Ray Portelli

Welcomers

Jenny Kyd Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

14 JUNE, 6PM

Minister at the Altar Danny Esguerra

Reader 1 Derrick Pereira

Reader 2 Marty Facciol

Commentator Corinne Brooker

Music BASIC GIFT

Powerpoint BASIC GIFT

Devotional Stall Volunteer Needed

Welcomers Eleanor Stuart

Esther Rose Volunteer Needed

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Parish Office 5 Todd Row (PO Box 103) St Clair NSW 2759

P 02 9670 8222 E admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au W www.holyspiritstclair.com.au

Office Hours 9.00am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Priory 3 Peter Pan Glen, St Clair P 9834 2527

Parish Staff Parish Moderator: Fr Michael Belonio, OSA P 9670 8201 E mbelonio@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Asst Pastor: Fr Peter Tangey, OSA P 9670 8202 E ptangey@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Deacon: Rev Quang Tuyen Pham, OSA (Tuyen) P 9670 8203 E tpham@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Parish Secretary: Elisa Reynolds P 9670 8222 E admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au (Tue-Fri)

Parish Bookkeeper: Mila Llamas P 9670 8205 E accounts@holyspiritstclair.com.au (Mon and Wed)

SRE Coordinator (Catechists): Margaret Currie M 0411 468 921 E mmcurrie9@gmail.com

Sacramental Coordinator: Germaine Gil P 02 9670 8222 E admin@holyspiritstclair.com.au

Parish Youth Contact: Patrice Moriarty M 0423 968 054 E pm12_88@hotmail.com

Parish Council Chair: Margaret Fono • Asst Chair: Sarah Cañete-Damole • Secretary: Bernadette Stevens

Members: Cathy Allen, Ana Gregoriou, Jamie Dowsett, Gus Morgan, Manuel Fidow, Paola Dicenso, Margaret Portelli, Eleanor Stuart (BASIC GIFT Youth Representative)

Fr Michael Belonio OSA, Fr Peter Tangey OSA, Rev Quang Tuyen Pham OSA

Schools/College Holy Spirit Primary School (7 Todd Row, St Clair) P 02 8886 3200 W www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au

Trinity Primary School (61 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8856 6200 W trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Emmaus Catholic College (87 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 9670 8300 W emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Retirement Vill Emmaus Retirement Village (85 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8804 0200

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1st Reading

Deuteronomy 8:2-3. 14-16

Moses reminds the people of the hardships god saved them from.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 147.12-13, 14-15, 19-20

(R.12)

Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.

2nd Reading

1 Corinthians 10:16-17 We are a single body sharing

from a single loaf.

Gospel Acclamation Verse

John 6.51-52 Alleluia, alleluia!

I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this

bread will live forever. Alleluia!

Gospel

John 6:51-58 Whoever eats and drinks of the

body and blood of Christ has eternal life.

FLOWERS: Group 4 (White) CLEANERS: Group 1 BANNERS: White

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