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The Catholic Parish of
Parish Office:
A/H Emergenc y:
Parish Priest:
St John 23rd
9852 0580
0403 766 468
Fr John M cSween ey
Assistant Priest:
Fr Robert William
O f f i c e H o u r s:
8. 3 0 am - 4 . 00 pm
( M o n d ay t o T h ur s d ay )
8. 3 0 am – 3. 0 0 pm ( F r i d ay )
Email: [email protected]
Office: 9852 0581
P ar i s h C o u n c il P r e si d en t : B ar t
S ar l a b u s:
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Office: 9852 0525
Office: 9852 0580
Saturda y Vigil:
6.00pm
Sunda y Masses: 7.30am, 9.00am,10.30am and 6.00pm.
Baptisms:
By appointment on Sunday at 12.00pm
Reconciliation:
First Rite: Saturday 5.00pm - 5.45pm & After any W eekday Mass.
Weekda y Masses: Mon, Tue, W ed, Thurs, Fri and Sat at 9.00am
Ever y Tuesda y
(2/4 Tuesda y)
FIRST FRIDAY
Expo sition at 6.30pm . Evening Prayer of the Church at 7.00pm
Rosary 7.15pm Novena Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 7.30pm .
Hol y Hour: 7.30pm –8.30pm Novena Mass to the Sacred Heart
Of Jesus And Exposition And Benediction.
Sacrament of the Sick:
First Saturday during 9.00am Mass:
Schools
Holy Cross, Glenwood.
Principal:
John XXIII, Stanhope Gardens
A c t i n g P ri n c i p a l :
S t M a rk ’ s C o l l e g e , S t a n h o p e G a r d e n s
Marina Hardy
Jayne Campbell
02 9629 874 2
02 9852 0500
Parish Mission Statement
“The Parish of Saint John XXIII is a faith community with the Eucharist as its heart.
We are inspired by John XXIII’s prophetic opening of the windows of the Church.
We welcome the fresh air of the Holy Spirit, inviting every person to share in the responsibility of enriching the
life and faith of our community by sharing their gifts and talents.”
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: 18/19 October 2014
Dear friends in Christ Jesus,
Today’s Gospel challenges us to live Jesus through the society
where we live in. We have an obligation to give back to Caesar
what is his due an obligation to God what is His due.
The question that the disciples of Pharisees and Herodians asked
Jesus was a loaded one. Though both of them differ in their ideologies they are united in their common desire to eliminate
Jesus. The Pharisees resented paying taxes to a foreign king as
an infringement of the divine law. On the other hand, the Herodians were the supporters of King Herod and his family favoured the collaboration with the Romans and paying tax to
Caesar. Jesus recognizes the trap and gives a response that applies to all the centuries, “Give back to Caesar what belongs to
Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”
Jesus does not specify the things that belong to Caesar, for Caesar does not possess anything independently of God.
Since, God has dominion over everything; Caesar’s relative
power is subservient to the ultimate power of God. So, ultimately we need to live Jesus through the society. All authority and
power have to be evaluated in the light of God.
God Bless you all.
Kind Regards, Fr. Robert
P ar i s h S e cr et ar y:
T a ny a G a tt 98 5 2 05 8 0
( M o n d ay - F r i d ay )
[email protected]
P a st o r a l A s so c i at e/S a cr am e n t al
Co o r d in at o r :
S u e A n dr us k i n J .P . 9 8 52 0 58 3
( M o n , T u es , W e d & T h ur s )
S ac r am e n tal @j o h n2 3r d . or g. a u
F i n a n c e:
M i l a Ll am as 9 8 5 2 0 5 80
( T hu r s da y & F r i d ay )
ac c o u nt s @j o h n 23 r d . or g. a u
RCIA Co-ordinator:
Sue Andruskin 98 5 2 05 8 3
S ac r am e n tal @j o h n2 3r d . or g. a u
GTK www.gtkyouth.com
Youth Leaders
Krizzia Tiga: [email protected]:
C.J. Sarlabus [email protected]
House Keepers
Theresa Cassar and Brenda Recchia
REFLECTION
Who can separate his
from his actions, or his
belief from his
occupations?
Who can spread his hours
before him, saying:
This for God and this for
myself; this for my soul
and this other for my
body?
He who wears his morality but as his best garment
were better naked.
Your daily life is your
temple and your religion.
Whenever you enter into
it take with you your all.
Take the plough and the
forge and the mallet and
the lute, the things you
have fashioned in
necessity of for delight.
And take with you all
men.
And if you would know
God….look about you
and you will see him
playing with your
children.
(Kahlil Gibrian, The
Prophet, William
Heinemann)
PARISH NEWS
From the Parish Council
Bart Sarlabus Chair
From the first Weekend of October,
Saturday Reconciliation will be from
5.00 - 5.45pm.
“Let us take courage, and rejoice in the Lord. This is the
medicine that quietens all our impatience, sweetens our
privations and makes us full of joy, even when we are
experiencing life’s bitterness.” – Journal of a Soul, St.
John XXIII, 20 December 1902
Volunteers are needed!
Please consider offering yourselves to
minister in one of the parish groups
including the RCIA, the Baptism
Preparation programme, the Children’s
Sacramental Programme, or Community
Outreach.
The 2015 Columban Art Calendar is now
available at the Piety Stall for $7.00. When
you purchase the
calendar, you are participating in God’s
Mission and assisting
Columbans in meeting the needs
of the poor.
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE & SACRAMENTAL
CO-ORDINATOR—SUE ANDRUSKIN
We invite everyone to join the SJ23 Prayer Group in its
monthly Praise and Worship Night this Saturday, 18 October
from 7:30 to 9 PM.
We are reviewing three options for the SJ23 Wall of Remembrance, namely a 3D bas relief cast bronze plaque, an integrated bronze image plaque and a stainless steel baked
enamel plaque. The choice of which one to get depends on
the cost and the time to produce it. We hope to have this wall
dedicated by Sunday, 2 Nov 2014, however, this timing is
very tight. We are continuing to raise funds for these, so
please see me regarding monetary pledges and/or services
like rendering of the wall or landscaping of the wall area.
We reiterate our invitation for volunteers for the new Parish
Hospitality team who will be the “face” of the community at
masses, sacramental programs and other pastoral activities.in 2015, so interested parishioners may sign up at the
Parish Office or email me. The core unit of the team, however, will be formed as soon as Fr. John comes back from his
holiday, so the earlier you register interest, the better.
The Oct. 21 rotation of the SJ23 weekly rosary devotion will
be hosted by the Sebastian family at 2 Armour Ave,
Kellyville Ridge. Host families for Nov. 18 onward are
needed.
Have a great week! Bart
Y O U T H AN D Y O U N G AD U L T S C O R N E R
We are still in need of facilitators to lead the
children and parents in the sessions in preparation for First Reconciliation. The sessions are to
be held on the first two Saturday afternoons or
Sunday mornings in November. If you think
that you could help please contact Sue at the
parish office as soon as possible.
If you require the services of a Justice of the
Peace to sign a document for you, please note
that this service will no longer be available at
the parish office after the end of November.
Call Sue to make an appointment before then.
The Sacramental calendar for 2015 can now be
seen on the Sacramental notice board in the
church foyer and also on the parish website
www.john23rd.org.au . If you know of families
wanting to know the dates for the sacraments
next year, could you please advise them.
If you know of anyone who needs help from our
Community Outreach group please contact
Sue, [email protected] or phone
9852 0583.
Peace and blessings, Sue Andruskin J.P.
GTK (Getting to Know God, Others and Yourself) YOUTH GROUP every 2nd and 4th Sunday:
School Years 4-9: Meet St Mark’s Staff Room.
When? at 4.30pm for afternoon tea. 5.00pm Break
open the word.5.30pm Welcome others to mass.
6.00pm is the Youth Mass and after mass veg out
and something to eat till7.30pm. Leave from
Church.
www.gtkyouth.com /
Krizzia Tiga: [email protected]:
C.J. Sarlabus [email protected]
COLLECTIONS
1st Collection: $2,699.70
Funds go to Diocese and helps support
Priests)
2nd Collection: (Pays Parish Debt and on
going running costs. If you can, please put
a little extra on the Second Collection.)
Loose:
PG Envelopes:
PG by EFT:
Total Collections :
$2,118.40
$1,999.00
$2,041.00
$6,158.40
We pray and remember…...
Born to Eternal Life: Fr Dave Hume,
Joe Cassar, Nonno Balenzano,
Leonila Marmolejo, Corina Reyes,
James, John, Joshua, Engracia
Corpuz, Arturro Coarrubias,
Anunciacion Marquez, Leonila
Catabas.
Anniversary: Stephen James Tracey,
Bev Baird, Ronaldo Zamora,
Bienuenido Jimenez, Nguyen Thi
Phong, Carlos De-Villar-Reyes, Felina
Maglaya, Vicente Yunon, Rafaela
Yunon.
Sick:
Jude Vittorio Faelnar, Rosalina Linsao,
Belen Ortiz, Lisa Echevarria, Cristina
Maguddayao, Paul Aquilina, Noella
Tsang, Nikhil & Ahhil, Cynthia Ferrer,
Jun Arizala, Ron Barzaga, Gerry
Galam, David Whitelaw, Nikhil Parvathaneni, Jerzy Kuziak, Gay Z Coco,
Oscar Nieves, Edwardo Ho, Nonita
Zamora, Josie Zidar, Pumida Alexander, Erlinda Zamora, Pixs Damayanthi
Perera, Vicky Medaglia, Elmer Samaniego, Cynthia V Cano, Luci Jabson,
Nora Medina, Baby Edward Taylor,
Liza Sehob, Celine van de Bosch, Aida
Lustre, Felomina Docena, Cynthia Villafuerte Cano, John & Rhronda
Devereaux, Andreas Bengough, Felomina Decena, Ronaldo Zamora,
Dwayne Xavier Erasmo, Felomina
Docena, Shona Modrich, Lourdes
Subijano, Anthony Joseph.
Thanksgiving: Apolinario Maglaya,
Andrea & Antonio Reyes.
We welcome into our church
Liam Jacob Quijano
Samantha Rose Keogh
Mia McDermott
Elyssia Maree Davids
Charli Rose McIntosh
Charlie Rose Willding
Please pray for these children.
YOUNG AT HEART
Monday 20th October
Lunch at Berowra Waters Café
12 noon or meet at
Glenwood Community Centre at
11.00am.
Novena Mass to Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Tuesday nights beginning with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6.30pm,
Evening Prayer of the Church at 7.00pm,
Rosary at 7.15pm and Mass and Novena
prayers at 7.30pm.
For further details contact
Merrilyn 9629 4552/
OVER 55’S
OVER 55’S
POSITION VACANT
HOUSEKEEPER/
CLEANER REQUIRED
SAINT JOHN XXIII
Contact Parish Office for any
enquires/ Interviews will take place
during the Week of 3-7 November.
Email Resume to
[email protected].
NOVEMBER MASS
INTENTIONS
Envelopes for November Mass Intentions are placed at back of
Church please fill out and return
so they can be placed in book.
St Patrick’s Cathedral ‘A Spring
Affair’ Fundraising Dinner
Tickets include pre-dinner drinks
& canapés, 2-course dinner with
wine & soft drinks, entertainment. Dress code – cocktail.
Date: Friday 14 November,
6.30pm for 7pm.
Venue: St Patrick’s Cathedral
Hall & Cloister, 1 Marist Place,
Parramatta.
Tickets: $65PP (seniors’ discount $60PP). Tickets available
after Mass at the Cathedral. For
credit card purchases contact the
Cathedral Office tel
(02) 8839 8400.
Position Vacant
Property Development Project
Officer
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
is seeking applications for the role of
Property Development Project
Officer. This role is a full time position and is based at the Polding Centre, Sydney CBD. Further detail
about this position is available at
www.catholicjobsonline.com.au.
Applications to Anthony Spata by
email at [email protected]
Monday 20th October
Lunch at Berowra Waters Café
12 noon or meet at
Glenwood Community Centre at 11.00am.
For further details contact
Merrilyn 9629 4552/
0413 424 552
Saturday 6th December
Riverstone Memorial Park
12 noon
23 Market Street, Riverstone
$15 per head
(Bring along $10 Kris Kindle gift)
For further details and to book contact
Fran 0458 460 968
Volunteers Required
(Blacktown Neighbour Aid)
Catholic Social Services is seeking
volunteers to work within Blacktown
Neighbour Aid. Our Volunteers enjoy
providing social support to individuals residing within the Blacktown
area, who are frail aged, or younger
people with a disability and socially
isolated. If you are interested in making a connection with our people by
giving 1 hour per week to enhance
their independence and quality of life,
we would love to hear from you. To
register expressions of interest or for
more information please call 02 8822
2238 or email [email protected].
Successful Volunteers are subject to a
National Criminal History Record
Check.
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - YEAR A
© Labora Liturgy 2014 printed with permission
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
First Reading: Isaiah 45:1. 4-6
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
afraid of anyone, because a man's
rank means nothing to you. Tell us
your opinion then. Is it permissible
to pay taxes to Caesar or not?' But
Jesus was aware of their malice
and replied, 'You hypocrites! Why
Worship the Lord in his temple,
do you set this trap for me? Let me
O earth, tremble before him.
see the money you pay the tax
Proclaim to the nations: 'God is
with.' They handed him a denarius,
king,' He will judge the peoples in and he replied, 'Whose head is
fairness.
this? Whose name?' 'Caesar's,'
they replied. He then said to them,
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
'Very well, give back to Caesar
A reading from the first letter of St what belongs to Caesar - and to
Paul to the Thessalonians
God what belongs to God.'
Give the Lord, you families of peoples, give the Lord glory and power, give the Lord the glory of his
name. Bring an offering and enter
his courts.
From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
to the Church in Thessalonika
which is in God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you
grace and peace from God the
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We always mention you in our
Thus says the Lord to his anoint- prayers and thank God for you all,
constantly remember beed, to Cyrus, whom he has taken and
fore God our Father how you have
by his right hand to subdue nashown your faith in action, worked
tions before him and strip the
loins of kings, to force gateways for love and persevered through
hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ.
before him that their gates be
closed no more:
We know, brothers, that God loves
you and that you have been choIt is for the sake of my servant
Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, sen, because when we brought
the Good News to you, it came to
that I have called you by your
you not only as words, but as powname, conferring a title though
er and as the Holy Spirit and as
you do not know me.
utter conviction.
I am the Lord, unrivalled;
there is no other God besides
The word of the Lord.
me.
Thanks be to God.
Though you do not know me, I
arm you that men may know from
the rising to the setting of the sun Gospel Acclamation: Philippians 2:15-16
that, apart from me, all is nothing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
The word of the Lord.
Shine on the world like bright
Thanks be to God.
stars; you are offering it the word
of life.
Alleluia!
Psalm: Ps 95:1. 3-5. 7-10
R. Give the Lord glory and
honour.
O sing a new song to the Lord,
sing to the Lord all the earth. Tell
among the nations his glory and
his wonders among all the peoples.
The Lord is great and worthy of
praise, to be feared above all
gods; the gods of the heathens
are naught. It was the Lord who
made the heavens.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father
almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible. I
believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the
Only Begotten Son of God, born of the
Father before all ages. God from God,
Light from Light, true God from true
God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him
all things were made. For us men and
for our salvation he came down from
heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was
incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered
death and was buried, and rose again
on the third day in accordance with
the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of
the Father. He will come again in gloGospel: Matthew 22:1-14
ry to judge the living and the dead and
his kingdom will have no end. I believe
A reading from the holy Gospel
in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver
according to Matthew
of life, who proceeds from the Father
The Pharisees went away to work and the Son, who with the Father and
out between them how to trap Je- the Son is adored and glorified, who
sus in what he said. And they sent has spoken through the prophets. I
their disciples to him, together with believe in one, holy, catholic and aposthe Herodians, to say, 'Master, we tolic Church. I confess one Baptism
know that you are an honest man for the forgiveness of sins and I look
forward to the resurrection of the dead
and teach the way of God in an
and the life of the world to come.
honest way, and that you are not Amen.
CHURCH ROSTER Date
18/10/14
Time
6:00 PM
19/10/14
Readers
18/19 OCTOBER
Acolyte / Sr Server
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Janelle Jerusalem
Bernadette Virwani
Julienne Crasto
Johannes Halim
Val Linsao
7:30 AM
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Colleen McCunnie
Cher Sareno
Lynn Pangilinan
Primo Pangilinan
Jasone Crosdale
9:00 AM
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Darren Godwin
Clare Thirimanne
Stephanie Thirimanne
Ramie Tirol
Anh Kuziak
10:30 AM
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John McCartney
Sabina John
Ding Mojica
Judith Castellino
6:00 PM
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Youth - YFC 1
Youth - YFC 2
Nathan Anderson
William Kingsford
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Servers
Dulcine D’Souza
Freddie Pereira
Ivan Crasto
Kylie Baker
Nellie Tambolero
Rosie Siachico
Athea Athaide
Rajendra Dasi
Rosemarie Barretto
Shalini Abeysirinarayana
Gabriella Stagnitta
Riza Linsao
Sharnie Fernando
Vincent Linsao
Troyce Quimpo
Angel Dionaldo
Chris Thirimanne
Gelina Montierro
Lilibeth Guevara
Nanette Gamboa
Qwayne Guevara
Bessie Mojica
Lolita Ramiscal
Mariano Ramiscal
Nimeshi Fernando
Patricia Charlton
Suni Fernando
Veronica Skipper
Bernadita Banez
Florence Holroyd
Janice Bonnacorso
Colby Izon
David Kuziak
Johanna Cusack
Matthew Sarabia
Megan Sarabia
Laura Bonaccorso
Louise De Salis
Marilyn Villa
Crystallina Surjanto
Eustacia Surjanto
Cohen Bosworth
Olivia Bosworth
Dean Athaide
Lester Villanueva
Gail Erasmo
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Ian Castelino
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Nathan Catabas
Vincent Gracia
Richie Jallorina
Natasja Surjanto
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