2014-09-07 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
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2014-09-07 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Glenelg Catholic Parish September 7th 2014 HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY! Deacon Pat Edwards My Dad had a rather dismissive attitude towards Fathers’ Day. He was strongly of the view that it was the Mums who carried the large percentage of the demanding and stressful work in parenting and the focus should be entirely on them. For him, Fathers’ Day was a distraction from that strongly held view. To a degree, he was right. Research shows that fathers generally, spend less than a quarter of the time alone with their children that mothers do. Whilst social norms have changed markedly over the past 50 years, it seems that many of us, especially children, view Mum as the nurturer, the comforter, the one we turn to in times of trouble. But healthy parenting is never the role of one parent only; it is a result of a cooperative partnership of both a father and a mother. That is why the Church so often speaks of the role of parents, and not of mothers and fathers individually. Nevertheless, there is really no such thing as a ‘parent’ in the abstract. In real life parents are always either a mother or a father, and it is recognised that mothers have different ways of parenting to fathers; “Viva la difference” we might all say! So as we take time to reflect on fatherhood, whether it be as father, grandfather or great-grandfather, how can we complement our spouses and partners in this privileged role of parenting? These are some reflections. Our example by the way we live is paramount. We can convey this by displaying the joy of life in all that we do. Whether it be in mundane activities such as shaving and working in the garden; in our work and play, we make clear our joyful gratitude for all that God has given us. This same joy should be shown in the way we worship, listen and respond to God’s word, in prayer and Christian service. We make family a priority; every opportunity is taken to do things together as a family - meals, holidays and sharing. And as fathers, allow ourselves to learn from our children, our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren. The truth is they can teach us much. So let us leave ourselves open to their influence to change our thinking and beliefs. Fathers’ Day reinforces how blessed we are, how much we are surrounded by grace through our children. And let us be conscious of those single parent families, where mothers or fathers grapple with the task of being both to their children. We might ask who are they in our parish community and in what ways can we support them? There is much to reflect on. To all Dads, and in deference to my Dad, Happy Fathers’ Day! Child Protection Sunday As part of National Child Protection Week, Child Protection Sunday will be celebrated on 14th September 2014. As a parish we look forward to sharing this special day with children & families acknowledging the importance of creating a safe & supportive environment where children and young people can be free from harm. Please remember in your prayers ... RECENTLY DECEASED: Adelphine Pinto-Lobo, Tom McVeigh, Mary O’Grady, Fr Janez Tretjak, Fr Chris Kean, Joan O’Callaghan, Milton Castle, John Sexton, Bernard Connolly, Molly Sears, Faustus Syrus, Ray Lennox, Ronnie Bastow and Peter Forgan. MEMORIALS: Joe Parker, John Samuel Turner, Dominic Hanna, James & Margaret (Peggy) Campbell, Roger Parnis, Ljerka-Lee Family, Jonny Alfeldi, Vinko Bosnich, Ivan Farcich, Italo Dall’Armi, Stephanie Wallace, Joe Piscioneri, Sheila Mary McNally, Eileen Barter, Michael & Mavis Cunningham, Owen Magner, Maria & Peter Rudko, Pauline Meaney, Gerry & Paul Moran, Cate & Monica McCabe, Gloria Foody, Betty Waites, Reg Taylor, Frank Purcell and Giuseppe Gagliardi. SICK: Noreen McCann, Leah Beale, Ray Coleman, Eileen Temple, Glennis Hughes, Vinay Fernandes, Raymond & Ruby Sheaffer, Patrick Moore, Eileen MacGuire, Jim Kerslake and Chantelle Alvaro. (If you know any of the sick people are now better could you please notify the office). Thank you. PARISH NEWS St Dom’s Centre This week we farewell Enid Fernando who returns to her family in Sri Lanka. We wish her God’s blessing and hope she comes back to us soon. Monday Sept 22nd. Bookings for Kaurna Walk are now due. Cost of bus plus entrance fee is $25. Lunch at Marion Hotel at own expense. Bus leaves at 10.45am. St Dom’s will be closed during the week from Mon Sept 8th—Mon Sept 15th as Sr Pat will be on a Retreat at Seven Hills. Garage Sale, 8 Cowper St, Glenelg. Sat 11th Oct. 8—12.30 am. Proceeds to St Dom’s & Aid to the Church in need. More details: June 8295 1132, Anne 8294 5757 Ruth/John 8294 5458. Donations welcomed (no electrical items or furniture). Welcome………… To Acting Principal at St Mary’s Memorial School, Dan Cowan, who is taking Nat Izzo’s place as he is taking some long service leave. Thanks for your leadership, Dan. Congratulations & Welcome………. To Ava Newbold and her parents Ben and Kelly. Ava will be baptised this weekend and we wish her God’s blessing. Thank you……… $1027 was collected for the East Timor Sponsorship Program. Thank you………. For all your generous donations for the care packages for the homeless. Volunteers needed…….. If you are able to help out with counting please contact the Parish Office. Parish Pastoral Council recommendations… Please lodge your recommendation forms in the white box in the church foyer. DEVONSHIRE MORNING TEA Beadnall BEC invites parishioners to join us today after 9.15 am mass at OLOG for a Morning Tea to celebrate Father’s Day. Children’s Liturgy Leaders A training session for Leaders of Children Liturgy has been organised for: Tuesday 30th September from 6.30 pm at Plympton in the John the Baptist Centre. You are most welcome to attend. Carmen Balales from Catholic Education will present this session and explore Godly play with children. If you do wish to attend this session please RSVP to Orla at the Parish Office by September 18th. Meetings for the Coming Week 9 Sept 7.15pm PFC meeting Feast Days during the Week Monday 8th—The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 13th—St John Chrysostom Entrance Hymn GA 846—All are Welcome Let us build a house where love can dwell And all can safely live, A place where saints and children tell How hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, Rock of faith and vault of grace; Here the love of Christ shall end divisions: REFRAIN All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. Let us build a house where prophets speak, And words are strong and true, Where all God’s children dare to seek To dream God’s reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness And as symbol of God’s grace; Here as one we claim the faith of Jesus: REFRAIN Let us build a house where love is found In water, wine and wheat: A banquet hall on holy ground, Where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, Is revealed in time and space; As we share in Christ the feast that frees us: REFRAIN Catholic Charities 2014 Appeal September 2014 Please support our 2014 Appeal. Please pick up a brochure from the church foyer during September or make a donation today to: Catholic Charities Appeal Reply Paid 912, Adelaide SA 5001. For more information please call Annie O’Neill on 8210 8157 or visit www.adelaide.catholic.org.au Loretto College Mary Ward Mass & Morning Tea Sunday 14th September, 10 am. Old scholars, current students, parents, family members, college staff invited to attend. Please contact 0413 011 345 or 8334 4200 for more information. Archbishops Awards 2014 Nominations have now opened. For more info. regarding nomination categories & nomination forms, visit www.adelaide.catholic.org.au. Nominations close 27th Oct. Contact Robyn Carroll on 8210 8220. Flyer in church foyer. Liturgy Roster 14 September 2014 6.00pm OLOV 10.30am OLOV 5.00pm OLOV 9.15am OLOG Special S Krupsky Ministers P Novak B Selth J Coonan M Partridge H Fox A Rollond C Youil A Parnis VOLUNTEER M Lamming Z Fudge M Camacho P Maloney C Quigley S Bolton Readers B Patton R Knolder VOLUNTEER A Charlton M Caston M Leverington S Hallion G Hallion Int. L Crabb J Campbell A Parnis A Ainscough B Greenfield V Cornthwaithe J O’Callaghan C Fairweather J Janzso K O’Brien Children’s Liturgy OLOV Linen Roster: R Turner Counters - Monday: C & R Coleman OLOV Altar Society: J Janzso & M Seman OLOG: Year 2/3s LITURGY 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR A PARISH CHURCHES Our Lady of Victories 13/15 High Street, Glenelg In today’s Gospel, Christ assures us that Our Lady of Grace whenever two or three gather in his name, 38 Beadnall Terrace, Glengowrie he is with them. So we can know that he is Vigil & Sunday Masses here with us today. Glenelg 6.00 pm Vigil, 10.30 am, 5.00 pm First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Glengowrie 9.15 am If you have not warned the wicked man, Weekday Masses Glenelg then I will hold you responsible for his Monday Mass 12.00 noon death. Tuesday Mass Psalm: Psalm 94:1-2, 6-9 Wednesday Mass O that today you would listen to his voice! Thursday Mass Harden not your hearts. Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10 Love is the fulfilment of the Law. Gospel Acclamation: 2 Corinthians 5:19 Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 If your brother or sister listens to you, you will have won that person back. Communion Antiphon: John 8:12 I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MUSIC FOR 6PM & 10.30AM Processional: RS 846 All are Welcome. Psalm : GA 55 If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your heart. Gospel Acclamation: GA 141 Celtic. Prep of Gifts : GA 213 Hosea. Communion 1: GA 490 Prayer of St. Francis. Communion 2: GA 523 We are many parts. Recessional: GA 476 The Voice of God. 10.00 am 12.00 noon 12.00 noon 12.00 noon 10.30 am 11.00 am Friday Mass Saturday Mass Reconciliation PARISH INFORMATION PARISH TEAM Parish Priest: Fr Anthony Kain Deacon: Pat Edwards Pastoral Associate: Orla Wright Coordinator of the Elderly: Sr. Patricia Henschke OP 8295 7687 St. Dominic's Care Centre: 17 High Street, Glenelg 8295 7687 Youth Ministry: youthministryglenlegcp@bigpond.com PARISH OFFICE: Open Mon, Wed - Friday, 9am—2pm Parish Secretary: Araceli Hunt 17 High Street, Glenelg SA 5045 Phone: 8294 1888 Fax: 8295 1149 Email: glenelgcp@bigpond.com Directors of Music: OLOV Leanne Earl OLOG Kate Crocker Parish Pastoral Council: Chairperson: Kathleen Dodgson