FEAST DAYS THIS WEEK Friday– Simon & Jude, Apostles. TODAY’S READINGS Exodus 22:20-26 If you are harsh with the widow or the orphan, my anger will raise against you. 1 Thessalonians Ps 17:2-4.47.51 You turned away from idols to serve God and wait his Son. Matthew 22:34-40. You shall love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself. RESPONSORIAL PSALM–I love you, Lord, my strength. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION– Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them. GENERAL INTERCESSION RESPONSE– Give us your love and grace, Lord. ALTAR SOCIETY– 26/10– Carol Dee 2/11 Monica Hoffman COUNTERS– 26/10- Lynch Team 2/11– Mc Gill Team 9/11– Townsend Team READERS— 1/2 Youth Mass Vigil– Reserve, youth group 8am– Y.McDonell, J.Steele 10am- L.Gair, R.Gair 136 Flora Street, Sutherland NSW 2232 (PO Box 57 Sutherland 1499) Ph. 9521 2356 Fax 9521 7252 www.stpatsutherland.org.au Fr John M Knight KHS (Parish Priest): [email protected] Fr Michael Lanzon (Assistant Priest) [email protected] Kay Macadam ( Sacramental Co ordinator) [email protected] Kaylene Baumanis (Parish Secretary): [email protected] St Patrick’s Primary School Principal: Mr. Phillip Tax: [email protected] WEEKDAY PROGRAM: Mon – Communion Service Mass: Tues-Sat 9.00am NB: 2nd Thurs - Nagle Apartments 9.00am Mass SUNDAY MASS TIMES: Sat Vigil 5pm Sun 8am & 10am CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 4.30 - 4.45pm or by appointment BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sundays 11.30am WEDDINGS: (6 months notice) Excludes Lenten Season EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Saturdays monthly - 4.00pm-4.45pm (Except Jan) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Mon Closed. Tues-Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm St Patrick’s Parish acknowledges and honours the Gweagel People of the Dharawal Nation as the original custodians of this land New Parish Website– www.stpatssutherland.org.au INSTALLATION Of THE MOST REVEREND ANTHONY FISHER OP. As previously advised by The Apostolic Administrator, Bishop Peter A Commensoli, the Liturgical Reception and Mass of Installation for the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP as the ninth Archbishop of Sydney will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 12 November 2014 at 7.30pm. Those attending would need to be seated by 7.00pm. All are welcome. HARD OF HEARING? Our Church has been equipped with a Powered Audio Induction Loop system for hearing aid wearers (T-Loop) - To obtain effective use of the loop sit in the main body of the church avoiding the very edge seats, turn hearing aid to T & adjust the volume to suit A Program of Christian renewa l for Men who want to re -connect o r d e e p e n t h e i r F a i t h J o u r n e y . In t h e s p i r i t o f P s . 1 3 3 “ H o w g o o d and pleasant it is when Brothers sit together”, come worship, reflect and join other Men share their spiritual and emotional journey. Th e Brothers4Soul Tea m wi ll be pres enting this exciting initiative at all Masses on the weekend of the 8 th and 9th of November. Call the Parish Offic e for more information and register your interest. 9521-2356. ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH 30th Sunday SUNDAY A 26th October 2014 As we saw last week, the Pharisees try again to disconcert Jesus. This time their question is about their religious Law. Jesus takes their question at face value and answers openly and directly, going straight to the heart of the Law. When we love God with all our heart, we will not sin. We will love others and do everything we can to promote love wherever we are. From the Pastor, Greetings fellow parishioners. Last Sunday we were very fortunate to have been invited to a Mass with the Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Apostolic delegates to Jerusalem and Palestine. His Excellency Giuseppe Lazzarotto, Archbishop Lazzarotto you may remember visited us here at Sutherland in 2010 to conclude our 75th Anniversary year. He was at the time Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. It was a delightful visit. Sunday afternoon saw us participating in the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa and finishing at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre that place where Jesus was laid and rose from the dead. Monday saw us at the Calvary Altar, that place where Jesus actually died, followed by visits to the Mount of the Ascension, Churches of the Pater Noster ( Our Father), Dominus Flevit of all nations. Visits also to Mt Zion, Dormition Abbey, the ‘Upper’ room (the ‘Cenacle’). Panoramic view of Old Jerusalem. We had on Tuesday the opportunity to visit Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Fuad Twal and celebration Mass in the CO Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate– Jerusalem. We leave Jerusalem behind and travel north to Haifa and visit Stella Maris and the cave of Prophet Elijah Mount Carmel. Then travel to Tiberius visiting Cana, renewing marriage vows. Visiting Nazareth and the synagogue, Basilica of the Annunciation and St Joseph’s Church. Mount Tabor and the site of the Transfiguration was a wonderful experience. No trip to the Holy Land would be complete without a visit by boat on the Sea of Galilee and visiting the church of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and Mass at the Primary of Peter by the Sea of Galilee and to conclude our Holy Land part of the pilgrimage the renewal of Baptismal Promises at the River Jordan. Next Sunday we celebrate All Souls Day. It will begin our month of remembering our dear loved ones who have passed away. November Mass envelopes are available for you to remember your dear loved ones and will be kept at the foot of the Pieta. Just a reminder that only recently deceased and anniversaries will be published in the bulletin during November. A big Congratulations to Lal Barrett who will celebrate 90years of age on the 28th October. Fr John M Knight Parish Priest CHURCH GARDENS- Group meets on 2nd Tuesday each month. Gardeners welcome to assist on other days to suit you. Come enjoy good company while caring for St Pat’s Garden. Morning tea served. COFFEE & TEA SET– Oct 27– Davistown. Meet for 8.30am train Jannali, change Central 9.15am Central Coast train. Pat H, Barbara F -Nov 4– Join Leonie & Marie for Melbourne Cup Lunch at the SUS Club ( not a C&T event) but bookings with Leonie necessary. ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCESt Vincent de Paul Conference needs volunteers for assistance in distribution of much needed aid. Meets weekly on Thursdays at 2pm or such other times as suits volunteers, in the Parish Meeting Room. Contact Chris Watson 0411 408 261. SUTHERLAND SHIRE SOLO– A social group for single people over 55. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. For details phone Marcia 95890655, Jan 95268370, Lyn 95288220 TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY After 9am Mass every 3rd Saturday Recitation of the Holy Rosary. All are welcome to attend. SPIRITUALITY GROUP– 7.30-9.30pm. November 18th Brothers House (rear of the Church)- Meditation, presentation of chosen topic, individual responses from group pertaining to the topic. A light supper concludes the evening. Enquiries—Des-9521 3835. WRAP WITH LOVE– We meet at the Presbytery on the first Thursday of the month from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Please join us for knitting and crocheting squares. Bring a sandwich for lunch. Catechist News - We are now in the final term for this year. We have had some new faces added to our group while others are ready to leave. This is normal I guess, but I am hoping someone will replace the ones who are moving on. If you wish to know more about becoming a Catechist or a fill-in Catechist, please call me on 9521 7850 or e-mail me [email protected] Bertha Fsdani Notice to all Catechists. Term 4 meeting on Friday 7th November at 4.00pm, at parish meeting room. Please bring updated classroom numbers. ALL SOULS DAY MASS– all welcome Will be celebrated on 1st November, 2014 at 12pm Remembrance of the faithful at the Gardens of the Pieta, Mausoleum, Woronora Cemetery. Christian Meditation This is held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Anzac Road, Menai When: Wednesdays 2.30pm and 7.30pm Venue: Parish Meeting Room adjoining the church (left side). Beginners always welcome Please phone to advise your attendance: Maria 0412 928 002 “Meditation is simply a way of coming to that basic healthiness of spirit, a state wherein our spirit has room to breathe, where it is not assailed and weighed down by trivia or what is merely physical……..” Fr John Main osb Catholic Weekly—still only $2-So what did happen at the Synod on the Family? - Journey together marked by highs, lows, temptations: pope’s synod address We’re not giving in to secular agenda, says Cardinal Pell—Celebration of long-lasting marriage is a family affair -Archbishop springs surprise on bushfire hero Vocations vigil a runaway success -Hallowed be Thy Name: Bishop Peter Ingham’s Halloween message -Parish blessing in the spirit of St Francis Editorial, letters -Vista: what’s on in your parish and diocese Artes Christi presents THE JEWELER’S SHOP: The first Feast Day of St John Paul II is 22 October and to celebrate don’t miss The Jeweller's Shop, a profoundly beautiful play on human love & marriage written by St John Paul before he was elected pope. As specifically indicated by St John Paul II, the play will be staged in the unique style of the Polish underground theatre with no sets or props & performed in a recitative style (reading only). SYDNEY: Sat 25 Oct, 7.30pm, Seymour Centre (Cleveland St Chippendale); PARRAMATTA: Sun 26 Oct, 3pm, Riverside Theatre (Church St, Parramatta). Tickets from $20, bookings essential, Ph. (02)93517940 (Sydney) or (02)88393399 (Parramatta) or WWW.THEWORD.ORG.AU KAY’S COLUMN ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS – HELP NEEDED! – Anyone who would like to assist with the 2015 Sacramental program, please pick up a note from the back of the church, complete and return to me. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 2015 SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME – Dates for the 2015 Sacramental Programme are now available. Pick up a flyer from the back of the church. Dates have been published early to enable parishioners to organise holiday dates etc around the program. CHILDREN’S LITURGY - 10am Mass – This Sunday - 26 October – lead by myself and assisted by Mrs Swords SCY MASS – Saturday 1 November – 5pm – All welcome! SPECIAL THANKSGIVING MASS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS RECEIVED A SACRAMENT THIS YEAR – Sunday 23 November at 10am. Hope to see you there! ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING AFTERNOON – 13 November from 3.15pm to 4pm. If you are in Year 3 + and have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion, you are welcome to attend an altar server’s training afternoon. Pick up a note from the back of the church, complete and return asap. CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASS – Anyone wishing to participate in the 5pm Christmas Vigil Mass this year, please collect a note from the back of the church, complete and return by 7 November. FAMILY MASSES – Next Family Mass - 8 November 5pm. Please note our last Family Mass for the year will be on Saturday 13 December. This will be our annual gift giving Mass and there will be a sausage sizzle after this Mass with lots of fun to be had! Note your diary! If anyone has any enquiries regarding the above mentioned, please give me a ring at the parish on either Thursday or Friday on 9521 2356 or send me an email – [email protected] God bless and go gently, Kay Macadam YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE SICK: Mary Arnold, Cyril Mahoney, Terry McCosker, Veri Laarakkers, Steve Smith, Carol Drew, Jeffrey Napier, Barbara Urquhart, Rachel Hanlan, Malcolm Bleeker, Ron Strauss, Tony Gaynor, Ian Rodgers, Linda Lucke, Margaret Murphy, Brian McLean, Karen Carey, Betty Cooling, Sue Arnold-Garvey, Sr Vianney, Anne Cook, Rudy Basso, Fulvia Bompani, Ian Hay, Mary Bartlett, Pat Noonan, Robyn Williams, Mollie Boerma, Kevin Fennell, Sr Claver, Patti & Kevin Gore, Marlene Visage, All the residents in Nagle Apartments. RECENTLY DECEASED: Bruno Kowalczyk ANNIVERSARY: Matilda Gonano, Patrick Francis Sullivan DECEASED MEMBERS & FRIENDS: Oonah Ainscough, Anne Dee, Lionel, Marie & Lawrie Gray, Frank Lantry, Claude Press, John Press, Peter Rendell, Barry Scott, Fr. L. Cruikshank, Margaret Stokes, Paul Fraser, Karen Westnidge, Philip Struthers, Jim Walsh, Shirley Dent, Thomas O’Brien, Gregory & Eileen Dodd, Sr Mary Julian & members Mullins Family, Terry McNamara, Griggs-Nunan-Farrell Families, Jack Elhers, Mr & Mrs English, Irene Mason, Monica & John Robinson, Don Barrett, McNamara, Torrington, Preston, Dent, Barrett & O’Leary Families & Norma Miller & Family & Friends, Mahoney, Lollback & Mason Family. Poor and needy people, Holy Souls in Purgatory