1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Parish Priest: Fr Peter Taylor, Parish House: 42 Arundel St Benalla T 5762 2060 M 0409 521 039 F 5762 5938
Email: [email protected] Web Page www.sjbenalla.catholic.edu.au/parish
WE THE PARISH OF ST JOSEPH'S ARE WORKING TOWARDS BEING A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
WHICH ENCOURAGES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN OUR LIFE. RECOGNISING AND RESPECTING THE UNIQUENESS
OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, AS WE JOURNEY IN LIVING OUT JESUS’ GOSPEL MESSAGE.
We acknowledge that we stand on land for which the Pangerang & Yorta Yorta people are the traditional custodians,
we remember their ancestors with respect and commit ourselves to a better future through reconciliation and justice.
Twenty-Nine Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for
this week:
Isaiah 45:1,4-6
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Matthew 22:15-21
Sunday 19 October 2014
Readings for
next Sunday:
Exodus 22:20-26
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
Matthew 22:34-40
Looking at the Readings
Liturgical Jottings
The Church earnestly desires that
all the faithful be led to that full,
conscious, and active participation
in the liturgical celebrations called
for by the very nature of the
liturgy. Such participation by the
Christian people as “A chosen race,
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
God’s own people” (1Pt 2:9) is their
right and duty by reason of their
baptism.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy 14
Joy of the Gospel
It is vital that government leaders
and financial leaders take heed and
broaden their horizons, working to
ensure that all citizens have dignified work, education and healthcare. Why not turn to God and ask
him to inspire their plans?
Today’s readings speak of a call to us to serve the community and care
for each other with hope and faith. Our world needs great examples of
both faith and hope, not to mention peace and justice.
This week is the anniversary of the Bali bombings in 2002. Bali
represents a loss of innocence in our sleepy part of the world. While
previous wars and police actions have brought the destruction of life to
our doorstep, now the arena of war is borderless and the victims not
conscripted.
Today our mourning is not just for the dead and our weeping, not just for
the injured and maimed. Our grieving is also for a world so changed that
it is all but unrecognisable. Our sorrow is for the passing of a time where
terror was unimaginable and not our nightly news.
It may now, therefore, be time to pause before reality overtakes us, to
remember and be thankful for what we do have, to acknowledge those
parts of our life that give us hope and a reason to believe things can be
more than the sum of the terror that some elements of society would have
subjected us. Perhaps it is time to know that there are many things
beyond our understanding, things that have no reason, and questions that
cannot be answered in this lifetime. Perhaps it is time to mourn much,
respect more, and love the things that are good.
Perhaps it is just time to do the things that have been postponed. Say the
words of love and appreciation left unsaid, and be the person God
dreamed for us to be. Perhaps, just perhaps … .
Quotable Quote
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not
seen. Hebrews 11:1.
Memorable Memorial of the Week John of Capistrano
Thursday 23 October: Born in Italy in 1385, he studied law and
was made mayor of Perugia. He then joined the Franciscans
becoming a preacher and theologian. At the age of 70 he was
commissioned by the Pope to lead a large army in a crusade. He
was victorious but then succumbed to Bubonic Plague dying in
1568. He is the patron saint of Lawyers and Jurors.
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium n205
On the Lighter Side
From Today’s Readings
Why does $10 banknote looks so small at the grocery
store, bigger at the lolly shop and extremely large at church?
Jesus said “Give back to Caesar
what belongs to Caesar and to God
what belongs to God. Matt 22:21
© Diocese of Sandhurst 2014
SYMBOLS AND IMAGES: .At first reading, we may be tempted to
think that Jesus is separating religious behaviour from political behaviour or
economic behaviour. A closer reading, however, shows that this is not the
case. While Jesus gives due weight to civic and political duties, his instruction to “Give to God what is God’s” reminds us that there is no aspect of
human life or activity that can be considered apart from God. To seek and
honour God, the believer must work within the world.
MAKING CONNECTIONS: This week as you watch or read the
news, try to judge the various reports and breaking stories according to the
Gospel. What would Jesus’ response have been? Is that the response of our
political, economic or civic leaders? What is your response?
MASS TIMES
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday ( Church)
Saturday
Sunday
Thoona
No Mass
9:15am
9:15am
9:15am
9:15am
6:30pm
8:30am & 10:30am
19/10 Oct Midday
PRAYERS FOR
RECENT DEATHS:
ANNIVERSARIES:Nell Putt, Mick Kiraly, Kathleen Davon, Roy Laity, Phillip Brown, Robyn
Hinsley, Dave Doyle, George Flagg, Frank Quinn, Sr Mary John fcJ and Peter Campagnolo
THE SICK: Joyce Kerrins, Peter Kerrins, Sr Maryrose Dennehy FCJ, Noel Croxford, Ian Macklan,
John Coonan, Sr Teresa Hennessy FCJ, Peter Tanner, Lanni Smith, Rylea Johnson, Sean Solomon,
Cameron Welsh, Mons Peter Jeffrey, Fiona McLennan, Phillip McConville, Peter Stowe, Sr Catherine
Morrison FCJ and Vic Campagnolo
Please note names are placed on the sick list by family members contacting the Parish House or advising Fr Peter. Name stays on until
advised to remove. If you have a family member in hospital and you would like Fr Peter to visit, please be aware you need to contact Fr
Peter.
Fr Ted – We offer Fr Ted a huge thank you for being with us over these last 3 weekends!!!!!!
Congratulations Sr. Catherine … As we celebrate next weekend your jubilee of
Religious Life and commitment as an FCJ Sister……
BOOKINGS REQUIRED: Sr Catherine’s Jubilee Celebration will be held next Sunday 26
October. A presentation to both Sr Catherine and Sr Rosemary will take place during the 10.30 am Mass
then Parishioners are invited to join with the FCJ Sisters for a light lunch at the Benalla Bowling Club.
Please Note each person will need to pay for her/his own meal and drinks. If you would like to be
included In the celebrations please register your name at the Parish House by Monday the 20 October.
Thank You 5762 2060.
St Joseph’s Primary School
Twilight Fair to be held on Friday October 24th from 4-8.30 pm. There will be a petting
zoo, jumping castle, second hand stall, loom band making, cake stall and much more. Come
along and enjoy! Thanks Sharon Teichert
St Joseph’s Parish Sacramental Program 2014-2015:Reconciliation
Parents of children (Gr 2 and over) who have been baptized or are interested in making the commitment of
Baptism are invited to attend an Information night for parents regarding the Sacraments of Reconciliation,
Confirmation and First Eucharist. This meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st October in the St Joseph’s
School Library at 7:30pm (children do not need to attend). For further information, contact Ros Howard or John Ellis at
St. Joseph’s School on 5762 1347 or Therese Rogers at the Parish House 5762 2060.
1st Reconciliation for these children will be on 4th December.
INQUIRY EVENINGS…As mentioned last week, in November inquiry evenings will be held at
the Parish House, for those seeking to know, or expressing interest in the Catholic Church, more
particularly, with St. Joseph’s. The first of these evenings will be on Sunday the 9th and 16th of
November at 7pm .Please make these dates known to others and it would be great to have some
Parishioners come along and share a little of your faith in our Church. Fr. Peter
Thoughts from Fr Peter:
Peter As you might guess…I am miles away in my thoughts!!! There is a line in the
Gospel …where Jesus is questioned…are you not concerned with anyone’s opinion? I have no opinion’s being
on holidays…though I will be thinking of you!!!! Who among us does not like a little flattery every now and
then? We know that praise is not quite what we’d like, however we still like to hear it! The beginning of this
Sunday’s gospel drips with flattery, it’s laid on thick with malicious intent: the Pharisees and the Herodians
want to trap Jesus into saying something where he is off guard. Jesus is not fooled by them. He sees through
their false ways and hypocrisy. This weekend is given over as WORLD MISSION SUNDAY. The theme this
year focuses our awareness to Matthew 16:18.I will build my Church. Emphasis is given to the nature of
outreach of local churches, through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized. Through the
Pontifical Mission Societies and the Propagation of the Faith, each year the call of the Church through the
Missions is for people to hear the message of Christ through the Gospel. There are about 1,100 Missionary
Dioceses through out the world. These Dioceses benefit from the alms giving of people like ourselves through
our diocese of Sandhurst and particularly in our Australian Catholic Church. Pope Francis in his message for
World Mission day says ..”it’s a privileged moment when the faithful of various continents engage in prayer and
concrete
From Pope Francis’ writings….’The Joy of the Gospel’.
Para 24. The Church which “goes forth” is a community of missionary disciples who
take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice. An
evangelizing community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative, he has loved us
first (cf. 1 Jn 4:19), and therefore we can move forward, boldly take the initiative, go
out to others, seek those who have fallen away, stand at the crossroads and
welcome the outcast. Such a community has an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of its
own experience of the power of the Father’s infinite mercy. Let us try a little harder to take the
first step and to become involved. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. The Lord gets involved and he involves his own, as he kneels to wash their feet. He tells his disciples: “You
will be blessed if you do this” (Jn 13:17). An evangelizing community gets involved by word
and deed in people’s daily lives; it bridges distances, it is willing to abase itself if necessary,
and it embraces human life, touching the suffering flesh of Christ in others.
C.W.L. Social afternoon Thursday, 23rd October at 1:30 pm in St Joseph’s Hall. Guest Speaker:
Chris Thorne. Entertainment– St Joseph’s School children. All Welcome.
Stronger Rally The next Stronger Rally will be held on Friday, October 17, from 6-9pm at Sacred
Heart College, Witt Street, Yarrawonga. The Rally will provide an opportunity for secondary
school students and young adults to come together and celebrate their faith in a fun and supportive
environment. A barbecue dinner will be provided on the night. For more details, visit
www.stronger.org.au or call Sandhurst Youth Ministry on 03 5445 3615.
World Mission Sunday… is being celebrated today. The theme for this year’s World Mission
Sunday is taken from Matthew’s Gospel 16:18: “How to Build the Church”. Let’s be encouraged on
how we each build locally in relation to our universal church and the unity we share. We can all act to
reduce poverty around the world and improve the quality of life for all our brothers and sisters of God's
family. We can stand in solidarity with all who suffer exclusion, poverty and injustice and whose life is in
some way diminished. We, as Parishioners are also encouraged to consider how this appeal is a concrete
way to respond to the invitation by Pope Francis to participate in the mission of the Church to ‘go forth’,
and to share with others your faith, hope and
evangelising charity. The second collection this
weekend will be for this appeal. If you prefer, there
are also envelopes in the Narthex of Church for your
own personal donation.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Give the Lord glory and honour.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Give to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and to God the tings that are God’s.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD
In Jesus’ day the Roman Emperor, Caesar, was known as the divine Son of God. And at the time the
Roman Emperor was in occupation of Israel. The people therefore paid taxes to Caesar as the divine
Son of God. Jesus separates this from God’s authority. Ask the children how they see money, and what
does money mean to them.
Rosters Weekend 18 & 19 October 2014 Team B J O’Loughlin 5762 1838 Counters: J Smyth, F Levesque, J Currie, BP O’Brien
Commentators
Readers
Offertory
Eucharistic Ministers
6.30 pm
T Piscioneri
L Piscioneri
S & F Green
M Brough, A McLeod, D Willcock, J Branigan, S Kearney
8.30 am
G Cooke
J Harris
C & N Shanks
G Kennedy, R Rubria, L Beling, N Stewart, P Kenny
10.30 am
L Ginnivan
A Smith
A & C Robinson
J & J McKenna, I Demase, A Wilson, J Balfour
Lap Top
6.30 pm T Rogers
8.30 am M Rankin
10.30 am L Butterfield
Children’s Liturgy
Andy Littler & Monique Frances
Rosary Statue
J & M Binion 34 Maginness Street
Altar Servers
6.30 pm L & M & D Cooke
8.30 am M & F Walsh
10.30 am H Fullager S Humphries
Altar Roster
Wednesday 22nd B Stapleton A DaPos
Saturday 25th P Thorne K Nunan
Rosters Weekend 25 & 26 October 2014 Team C E Noonan 5762 3372 Counters: A Robinson, B Higgins, M Bourke, R McPherson
6.30 pm
8.30 am
10.30 am
Commentators
K Duncombe
R Rubira
J Kelly
Lap Top
Children’s Liturgy
Rosary Statue
Altar Servers
Altar Roster
Readers
T Piscioneri
G Kennedy
J Lee
Offertory
R & B O’Shannessy
A & J Gilbert
Sr Catherine Sr Rosemary
Eucharistic Ministers
A Wise, T McCabe, P Fisher, L Piscioneri,
A Sloan, T Robinson, J May, A Gilbert, K Nunan
C McIntyre, G Downie, H Munro, D & J Leslie
6.30 pm J Stapleton
8.30 am R Jelliff
10.30 am J Avery
Janene & Michaela Humphries
C & N Shanks 62 Coish Avenue
6.30 pm N Hales L Parmansche
8.30 am C Welsh L Boyle
10.30 am M Berry D Constanatino
Reconciliation: Saturday 10-10.30 am also by appointment
Baptisms:
Please contact the Parish 5762 2060 to arrange attending a Baptism Preparation Evening
Mick the
Maintenance
Man
0429821917
All odd jobs, town
fencing &
Casual farm work
BOUWMEESTERS
BAKERY
Michael & Kerrie
Bouwmeester
8 Goodenia Drive
Benalla
Ph 5762 4332
NORTH EASTERN HOTEL
1 Nunn Street
LUNCH: Wed-Sun Noon– 2.30pm
DINNER: Tue- Sat 6pm— 8.30pm
HELEN & TONY ASHTON
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Union Cooperative Ltd
30—32 Bridge Street
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TM.
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Electrical Contractor
Salon 5762 6006
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CARPET CLEANING
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Benalla 3672
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Steam It Up
Jason Blyss
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Alana Robertson
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John Maher
Mobile 0413 842 525
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Mobile 0412 083 618
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Michelle Hogg
Mobile 0466 270 380
L.J. HOOKER
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Funeral directors
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