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St Therese’s Parish
Incorporating St Therese’s Kennington, St Mary’s Axedale, St Joseph’s Axe Creek,
& Poor Clares’ Monastery, Strathdale.
We believe that community and worship are at the heart of Christian experience.
25 Albion St, Kennington 3550 ~ T 5443 3337 ~ F 5441 6075
E: [email protected] ~ W: www.stkennington.catholic.edu.au/parish
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Sunday 9 November 2014
Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12
Readings for 1 Corinthians 3:9-11,16-17
this week:
John 2:13-22
Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31
Readings for 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
next Sunday: Matthew 25:14-30
Looking at the Readings
Today we celebrate transformation: the temple, transformed by our Lord into a
house of prayer; an old Roman villa, which became a basilica; and that which is
best in us, baptised into a new life, an eternal life.
Liturgical Jottings
Jesus, always passionate about the underprivileged, clears the temple of
the moneychangers and the sacrifice sellers. He saw clearly that they
were taking advantage of the poor, who had no choice but to pay the
inflated prices.
On Holy Thursday 2013 Pope Francis emphasised his ministry to the
poor and the outcasts by observing the rite of the Washing of the Feet at
the Casal del Marmo prison for the young - not at the basilica whose
dedication we celebrate today, or St Peter’s Basilica as is traditional.
That day the youth detention center became a house of prayer.
Sometimes we must go beyond our church home to serve ‘the least of
these.’
The Spirit of God, according to St. Paul, dwells in us, sanctifying us. ‘Do
you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in
you?’ By our baptism we take the light of Christ where we go. To the
poor or suffering we bring care and hope, the good news of Jesus. Let us
strive then to share this mystery of faith with enthusiasm so every home,
every church, becomes a house of prayer for all the nations.
Today the liturgy celebrates the
dedication of the Lateran Basilica,
called “mother and head of all the
churches of the city and the
world.” In fact, this basilica was the
first to be built after Emperor
Constantine’s edict, in 313, which Feast of the Week:
granted Christians freedom to Most mistakenly think of St. Peter’s, Rome, as the Pope’s church.
But St John Lateran is the Pope’s church, the cathedral of the
practice their religion.
Diocese of Rome. The anniversary of its dedication is a feast for
Joy of the Gospel
all. In a sense, St. John Lateran is the parish church of all
Jesus did not tell the apostles to Catholics, because it is the Pope's church and the spiritual home
form an exclusive and elite group. of the people who are the Church.
He said: “Go and make disciples of
all nations” (Mt 28:19). Saint Paul Quotable Quote
tells us in the people of God, in the God is not just a distant shadow; he has a face – the Face of
Church, “there is neither Jew or mercy, the Face of pardon and love. Benedict xvi
Greek... for you are all one in Christ On the Lighter Side
Jesus” (Gal 3:28). To those who
A Parish received this note: It has come to our attention that
feel far from God and the Church,
to all those who are fearful or the priest you received came with a slight defect: he is not psychic.
indifferent, I would like to say this: For best performance of your unit it is necessary to inform him of:
the Lord, with great respect and  any members who are hospitalised and need a visit.
love, is also calling you to be a part  any members who should be added to the "home communion" list.
of his people!
 any names to be included for prayers and in the Sunday Bulletin.
Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium n113
© Diocese of Sandhurst 2014
If problem persists return the unit, but a replacement may not be
found.
Weekend Mass Times
Parish Personnel
Parish Priest: Fr Andrew Fewings
5443 3337
Pastoral Associate: Joe Van Dillen
5443 3337
Office Administrator: Robyn Abbott
5443 3337
Pastoral Care Visitor: Margaret Flavell
5443 3337
Zone Coordinator: Anne Hubbard
5443 3337
School Principals: St Therese’s Mr Matthew Mann
5443 3200
St Francis of the Fields Mr Tim Moloney
5439 3191
Planned Giving Coordinator: Brian Constable
5443 3337
Hall Bookings: St Therese’s School Office
5443 3200
Parish Pastoral Council: Frances Browne, Bill Edwards, Mike Hanrahan,
Maria McClellan, John Power, Marcia Seymour, Karli Toman, Ex officio: Fr
Andrew, Anne Hubbard, Joe Van Dillen, Tim Moloney, Matthew Mann.
St Therese’s Church
Poor Clares’ Monastery
St Joseph’s, Axe Creek
St Mary’s, Axedale
Sat 6.00pm
& Sun 10.30am
Sun 7.30am
Sun 9.00am
Sun 10.30am
Weekday Worship Times
Mass: St Therese’s
Tues & Wed 9.00am
Fri 9.15am
Poor Clares’ Monastery
Mon - Sat 8am
Rosary St Therese’s Thu 1.30pm, Sat 9.00am
Poor Clares’ Monastery Sun 4.00pm
Benediction: Poor Clares’
Sun 5.30pm
Reconciliation: St Therese’s
Sat 9.30am
2015 COLUMBAN CALENDARS ($9)
ST THERESE’S REMEMBRANCE Parish Diary
November
and the 2015 SCRIPTURE DIARIES
MASS 7.00pm Thursday 13 November.
9 Parish Expo
A Mass of thanksgiving to remember 11 Finance Committee Meeting 8pm ($10) available from Piety Stall.
and pray for loved ones who have died 13 Parish Remembrance Mass.
MUSTARD SEED THANK YOU
16 Family Groups 20 years dinner.
during the year. All welcome.
Another year at St Therese's parish has
once
again
passed,
and as I flick through the pages of the
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY at St Francis of the
Mustard
Seed
magazine,
I am reminded of the truly
Fields School Friday 14 November at 11.45am.
wonderful we are so lucky to be part of.
PARISH FAREWELL TO ANNE HUBBARD After 37 We belong to such a diverse parish, where parishioners are
years in the parish and many years as volunteer and Zone involved in so many different projects and activities. Many
Coordinator and Daybreak manager, Anne is moving to aspects of the parish are celebrated and recognised in this
Melbourne. A farewell and tribute for her will be on year’s Mustard Seed, as we bring 'living colour' to the
Sunday 23 November at and after the 10.30am Mass. magazine with a special yellow front cover. We also
Please bring a plate to share.
acknowledge the contribution and service of two of our
HELPERS NEEDED for our home communion rounds on valued parishioners as they prepare to depart Kennington
Friday mornings from 9.15am for about an hour. Please to begin the next chapter of their lives.
contact the Parish Office if you are able to help 5443 3337. But without giving too much away, I'd like to once again
thank those who have taken the time to contribute articles
AGMs OF THE ST THERESE’S SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Please be advised the Annual General Meetings of the St to the Mustard Seed magazine for this year’s edition. Also,
Therese’s School Board and the St Therese’s Parents and the work of both Anne Hubbard and Fr Andrew in assisting
Friends Association will be held on Tuesday 11 November to put together the 2014 edition of the Mustard Seed has
commencing at 7.30pm. Any parents and parishioners been greatly appreciated as well.
wishing to have a matter considered at the Annual General Please keep in mind articles for the 2015 edition of the
Meeting of the School Board are asked to submit the Mustard Seed, as we continue to publicise the good news
details in writing to the Principal not less than seven (7) of St Therese's parish and the marvellous people within it.
days before the Annual General Meeting.
- Matthew Scott (EDITOR IN CHIEF)
PASSIONIST FAMILY GROUPS will celebrate 20
years in St Therese’s Parish at 9am Mass, Axe Creek and
10.30am Mass at St Therese’s on Sunday 16 November.
Family Group members will lunch ($30) at the Bendigo
Club, 22 Park Street, Strathdale at 12 noon. RSVP Monday
3 November to Ian & Marian Holmes 5442 1351.
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for those
who would like to learn more about faith and gain a formal
qualification for pastoral ministry through Graduate
Certificate in Theology 2015/16. Sponsored by Catholic
Theological College and the Sandhurst Diocese and
presented in Shepparton.
 Study 4 units over 2 years. 2015 Units: Semester 1
Sacred Scripture: Mar 7 & 8, May 9 & 10. Theology
(Foundational): July 18 & 19, Aug 15 & 16.
 Fee Help is available for applications accompanied by a
parish priest’s endorsement.
Recent ‘Participants’ Comments’ and ‘Expression of
Interest’ forms from your local parish OR Adult Faith
Education Sandhurst  5441 2544 email adultfaith@
sandhurst.catholic.org.au.
PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRIES – ‘Train the
Trainer’ Day with Denise Braddon (Former Director of
Liturgy, Sandhurst Diocese). Saturday 22 November 10am
– 4pm, Mons Peter Jeffrey Centre St Brendan’s, Knight St,
Shepparton. A day for ‘parishioners able to help other
parishioners’ prepare for ministries such as: Proclaiming
the Word of God (‘Reader’), ‘Eucharistic Minister’,
Leading Liturgy of the Word (Weekdays), Writing Prayers
of Intercession. Speak to your parish priest about
attendance on behalf of your parish. Bookings: E:
[email protected]. ‘Ph: (03) 5441 2544.
Cost: $20 pp. BYO Lunch & USB storage (save
powerpoint files for parish use OR $10 purchase USB).
SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL CHOIR There are 8
scholarships available for 2015. Each scholarship is worth
$1,200.00. They are open to Catholic students in Catholic
Secondary & Primary schools in the region. Auditions for
the first intake will be held on Saturday 6 December.
Further information is on the Sacred Heart Cathedral
Website and on the Parish table in the cathedral under the
first Station of the Cross or from John Hogan, 5443 0363
or [email protected]
YOUTH CORNER
STRONGER RETREAT—Harrietville 5-7 December:
Paul Ninnes and Kym Keady will join Stronger Chaplain,
Fr Rob Galea on ‘The Truth Will Set You Free’ (Jn 8:32).
The Stronger Retreat provides an opportunity for 16-26
year olds to enjoy a weekend of faith, fun and fellowship.
Transport will be available from Bendigo bookings for the
bus are essential.  5445 3615 or visit
www.stronger.org.au to register!
CAD (Catechesis, Adoration and Dinner) for young
people will hold their next gathering at St Kilian’s on
Wednesday 19 November at 6.30pm.
SANDHURST YOUTH MINISTRY AND STRONGER
To keep up-to-date with other youth ministry activities
across
the
Diocese,
visit
www.sym.org.au
or
www.stronger.org.au You can also find ‘StrongerYouth’
and ‘Sandhurst Youth Ministry’ on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
UPCOMING YOUTH-LED MASSES
 Saturday 15 Nov 6pm St Mary’s, Golden Square
 Sunday 23 Nov 10.30am at St Liborius, Eaglehawk
MACKILLOP ART EXHIBITION (Sandhurst Catholic
Schools Student Art) will be on display at the Cathedral up
until Sunday23 November.
PARISH EXPO
THIS SUNDAY after 10.30am Mass in St Therese’s Hall
Come and find out about:
 Parish Pastoral Council: parishioners and parish staff care for
parishioners’ needs
Activities involving rosters:
 Liturgical Ministries: Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Procession
of Gifts
 Altar Servers: girls and boys who assist at Mass.
 Welcomers: offering parish bulletins and welcoming people
arriving at Mass
 Children’s Liturgy: offering the scriptures to children at Mass
at their own level
 Crypt (space in which people’s ashes are interred): people
caring for the space and the memorial book.
 Environment: Flowers, cleaning and presenting the churches
for Mass
 Piety Stall: Small shop -cards, medals, books, rosaries, and
other helps to worship.
 Gardening Group: Roster (mowing /weeding around the
church and parish house)
Other aspects of Parish Life
 Zones (Neighbourhood communities): pastoral care
/delivering parish material
 Pastoral Visiting: in time of bereavement or other need
 Funeral Catering: As needed and according to the availability
of volunteers
 Home Communion: Taking Holy Communion to the housebound by Eucharistic Ministers weekly
 Communion to the Anne Caudle Centre – by Eucharistic Ministers, weekly on Sunday mornings
 Sacramental Preparation for children: Organising
 RCIA/RCIC Forming faith and welcoming new Catholics (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults / Children)
 Godstart: keeping in touch with children between baptism and school
 Planned Giving: Systematic giving through regular contributions via envelopes or direct debit/ credit card
 Finance Committee: oversight of parish finances
 Passionist Family Groups: social cross-generational groups.
 MenAlive: Group to develop men’s faith
 Teams: Movement to support married couples in committed small groups
 St Vincent de Paul Conference: Assistance for those who need support especially with food and goods.
 Knights of Southern Cross: Service organisation for men.
 Scripture + Dinner (see article in this Mustard Seed) Reflection on Sunday’s scripture, fortnightly
 Social Group (cards, trips) / morning tea: Monthly
 Munchers (Social Lunch after Mass on Sundays at local club) Weekly
 Mustard Seed: Parish magazine, currently annually – Editorial committee, production, articles
We believe that community and worship
are at the heart of Christian experience.
Dedication to the Lateran Basilica - Year A
Entrance Antiphon
I saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem,
coming down out of heaven from God,
prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
Responsorial Psalm
The waters of the river gladden the city of God.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I have chosen and sanctified this house, says the Lord,
that my name may remain in it for all time. Alleluia!
Excerpts from the English translation Roman Missal © ICEL 2011 and the Lectionary © ICEL 1982 All rights reserved .
Exploring the Word
This text (John 2:13-22) is often cited as one of the passages that show the humanity of Jesus. He becomes very
angry at what he sees as a desecration of the Temple – his Father’s house. And yet this Gospel is full of surprises.
Jesus drives out the very people who are necessary for the Temple to function. Offering sacrifice was a vital part of
the religion of Israel and a central function of the Temple priesthood. It was sacrilegious to bring Roman coinage
with its images of the Emperor-god into the Temple precinct. All coins had to be changed to Tyrian coinage. Money
changers were necessary, as were those who sold the animals needed for sacrifice: larger beasts for the wealthy and
cheaper pigeons for the poor. Jesus was angry that the commercial aspect of the Temple cult had assumed such
importance. More than this, his actions point to a new reality. The Temple cult has now been replaced by the living
sanctuary of his own presence among people. God is present beyond the Temple of wood and stone. Jesus, through
his death and resurrection, is to become the living presence of God, a reality that the disciples are yet to grasp fully.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: Kevin Mannes, Matthew Adams, Valerie Carter, Cale Reed, Bill Collins, Matthew Hudson,
Violet Ramsdale, Sean DeAraugo, Una Ryan, Xavier Dunham, Karlene Power, Margaret Beriman, Carol Baker and Len
Fitzgerald.
PRAYERS FOR RECENTLY DECEASED: Marie Temple, Margaret White, Sr Clare McShee FMDM, Sr Sheila
Edwards SRJ and Nicholas Tonti-Filippini.
PRAYERS FOR ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: Molly Ruff, Mary Mellington and Pat Edwards.
rd
Rosters for 15/16 November 2014 3 Weekend
Mass
Readers
Offertory
Musicians
Communion Ministers
6.00pm C Lalor, L VanEmmerik J & J Spark
B Gallagher, J Gaskell, T Pitson,
P Harrison, V Poynton, T Perera
M Hamilton
7.30am M King
9.00am T Fallon, M Chalkley
Miller Family
M Fitzgibbon, T Mannes, M Connelly, J & L Mooney, L Fitzgerald
M O’Donohue & B Chalkley
10.30am H Terry, K Lawlor
V Geyle, D Robinson Volunteer needed
M Hall, H Terry, K Hopkinson
Mass
Sacristans
Data Projector Altar Servers Children’s Liturgy Piety Stall Welcomers
6.00pm T Perera
N Pitson
M Verbeek
M Baird
M Creely
10.30am A Harrington
J Salazar
K Walsh
Bruns Family Zone (2.2)
Environment Kennington:
T Flannery, M Perkins, L & G Frilay
Counting Teams Team 7
Environment Axe Creek:
T & F Fallon
Church Linen
M King
Children’s Liturgy Axe Creek
Crypt (November) M Minster
Gardeners:
P Curtis & J McLoughlin
SUNDAY MUNCHERS will be held at the Bendigo Club each Sunday from 12 noon. All welcome.
PARISH SOCIAL GROUP (Strathfieldsaye) meet on first Thursday: even months at Braidie’s Tavern 12midday,
odd months at Strathfieldsaye Bakery 10.30am coffee. All welcome.
PLAYGROUP Come for a coffee with interactive craft activities for parents and children aged from babies through to
kinder. All welcome Tuesday Mornings 9-11 am St Therese’s Hall. For more information call Shannon 0410 046 325.
MENALIVE meet third Saturday each month at 7.30am for breakfast and prayer. Len Fitzgerald  54396235.
SOCIAL CLUB CARDS first Tuesday of the month (except November) 1.30pm, in the welcoming area. All welcome.
FORTNIGHTLY SCRIPTURE GROUP (3/3Park Street, Strathdale) next meet Monday 17 November 6pm for an
hour of home-based prayer and discussion followed by dinner at the Bendigo Club at 7pm, for people from all walks of
life (not just for young adults!) Contact Daniel  0439 562 286 or [email protected] to confirm attendance
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, St Therese’s Conference meet first & third Monday of the month, St V de P
Village 5.30pm contact Mary  5443 3460 or Pat  5443 8540.
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS meet on second Thursday of each month. Len Fitzgerald  5439 6235.
CATECHESIS ADORATION AND DINNER (CAD) with youth meet third Wednesday of the month at St Kilian’s
Church. Next meet 19 Nov 6.30pm. Contact Fr Junjun Amaya 0459 356 917 or [email protected]