May 29 2016

JUBILEE HOLY
YEAR OF MERCY
Catholic Parish of St Jerome, Punchbowl
8 DECEMBER 2015
St Jerome’s Parish, Punchbowl,
centred on Christ,
continues to grow as a community of believers, through
Word and Sacrament.
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30 NOVEMBER 2016
Parish Vision Statement:
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) - YEAR C
29 MAY 2016
Parish Administrator: Fr Joseph Gedeon
Presbytery: 2 Turner St, Punchbowl NSW 2196
Phone: 9709 3223
Email: admin@stjerome.org.au
Website: www.stjerome.org.au
Parish Secretary: Pina Pace
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.00pm
Parish Pastoral Council 2016
Jackie Vella
Michael Reaiche
Rowena Lloyd
Benni Pagdanganan
Tin Vu
Melissa Younes
Patricia McNamara
Maria Winterstein
Des Fox (School Principal)
SUNDAY MASSES
Parish Masses
Saturday Vigil 6.00pm, Sunday 8.00am and 10.00am
Weekly Migrant Chaplaincy Mass: Italian 11.00am
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday
Wednesday - Saturday
St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School K—6
Address: Rossmore Ave, Punchbowl NSW 2196
8.00am
9.00am
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Penance:
Saturdays immediately after 9.00am Mass and at 5.30pm
Sacrament of Baptism:
By arrangement with at least one month’s notice. Parents are required to attend a
preparation session with the celebrant.
School Principal: Mr Des Fox
Phone: 9790 5988
Website: www.stjpunchbowl.catholic.edu.au
Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba
Co—Ed Years 7—12
Address: Croydon St, Lakemba NSW 2195
Sacrament of Marriage:
By arrangement with at least six months notice to allow for adequate preparation of the
couple.
School Principal: Mr Phillip Scollard
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
Anytime day or night. Please call Fr Joseph at the presbytery.
Website: www.holyspirit.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9740 8099
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:
Recently deceased: Gaetana Lentini
Deceased: Chahid, Barbara, George, Fred, Lynn Habib; All souls in purgatory, Giuse, Alex Kadry, Jamille & Sam Coorey, Toufic &
Tamam Coorey, Joseph Assad, Connie & Anthony Mansour, Anthony Coorey, Afifi & George El-Alam, John Alam
,
Anniversary: Moutaha Minnie Kadry
Sick: Archbishop Anthony Fisher, David Glenn, Mini Curtis, Nimfa Chia, Lyn Camage, Alice Lasta
Special Intention: Claude & Celiane Gueit, Brian Goymour, Nimfa Chiu
FR JOSEPH GEDEON has been appointed
by Archbishop Fisher as the new
Administrator of St Jerome Punchbowl. Fr
Joseph was born in Lebanon to a family of 4
children. He has 3 sisters. After 8 years
working as an I.T. consultant he felt the
calling to the priesthood. Fr Joseph was ordained a Deacon in
2009. On the 11th June 2010 Fr Joseph was ordained a priest.
After his ordination to the priesthood he was appointed assistant
priest at St John the Baptist in Bonnyrigg. He then went to
Rome for 3 years of study. Fr Joseph has returned to Sydney to
his latest appointment – assistant priest for the Parishes of
Sydney Harbour North.
FIRST EUCHARIST. Children have now been enrolled
in the First Eucharist sacramental program. These
children will receive their First Eucharist on Sunday, 12
June. Please keep these children in your prayers.
Daniella, Anna, Sophie An, Janelle, Daniel, Jayden,
Sophia.D, Tony, Julia, Sophia.H, Eva, Ella, Halim, Finaulahi,
Manilita, Salvador, Brooklyn.
PARISH MINISTRY ROSTERS: We will be drawing up the
Ministry Rosters for July to December 2016. If anyone wishes
to be taken off a roster please contact the parish office NO
LATER THAN 31 MAY. Call 9709 3223 or email
admin@stjerome.org.au
Thank you to all parishioners for their wonderful
response in knitting squares which are sewn
together and made into blankets to be donated to St
Vincent De Paul. Also, thank you to the generous
parishioners who donate 8ply yarn. The knitting
group meet in the meeting room under the church on Saturdays
2.00pm to 4.00pm. All are welcome! (Even if you wish to drop
in for a cup of tea as our group does like a good chat!) Knitted
squares, 8 ply, 38 sts x 80 rows.
HEALING MASS & RETREAT Sunday, 29 May 2.00pm to
5.00pm at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, Walz Street, Rockdale.
Organised by Jesus Light of the World. www.jlowcom.org. Call
02 8964 7034 or 0433 455 114 or email jlowpcom@gmail.com
THE MT CARMEL RETREAT CENTRE, 247 St Andrews Road,
Varroville, NSW, 2566, is holding retreats in June . Weekend
retreats: $230 (10% discount for shared accommodation and for
pensioners/unemployed/students). Weeklong retreats: $680;
Day retreats: $25 (please bring your own lunch). For bookings
and further details go to www.carmeliteretreats.com.au, call
8795 3400 or email: retreats@carmelite.com
THE ARCHDIOCESAN SOCIAL JUSTICE GATHERING is on
again, with expert speakers and practitioner-lead workshops,
this enjoyable day will be on caring for creation and caring for
our common home. Come along and learn how you could be
living Laudato Si’. Renew old acquaintances, meet new friends
and enjoy the great tucker! Registration essential.
When: Saturday, 4 June 10:30am to 3:30pm Where: St
Columba’s Parish Hall, 213 Elswick Street, Leichardt North,
Cost: FREE, including lunch and refreshments provided. For
more information and to register go to
www.justiceandpeace.org.au or call 9307 8465.
CLOUD OF UNKNOWING, is an upcoming faith formation
event. Presented by Bishop David Walker at The Centre for
Christian Spirituality, 14 Frances St, Randwick. On Wednesday,
8, 15, 22, 29 June 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Course Cost: $40. For
Direct Bookings: Sally 9398 2211 or sally@thecentre.com.au
THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA (SYDNEY
ARCHDIOCESE COMMITTEE) invite you to come to an All
Night Vigil of Prayer and Reparation for Peace in the World and
the Welfare of Australia, to be held at St Dominic's Parish,
Flemington, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus &
the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Divided into three
sections by two coffee breaks, the programme commences with
mass at 10.00pm on Friday, 3 June and concludes after a
dawn Mass on morning of Saturday, 4 June. For enquiries call
02 9984 8988.
HEALING MASS at St Joseph’s, 126 Liverpool Road, Enfield on
Friday, 3 June, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Celebrated by Fr Yacub Barkat. Rosary: 7.00pm, Reconciliation:
7.00pm to 8.00pm, Mass: 8.00pm (Exposition after mass)
Parking at rear of church. Enter from Baker St. For info. call
Rose: 9642-2359 / 0412 115-961 or E-mail:
rosetwymansydney@gmail.com
FR RONALD ROLHEISER OMI IN SYDNEY. Catalyst for
Renewal warmly invites you to join Fr Ronald Rolheiser in
Sydney as he presents two topics: “Seeking Mature Discipleship
and Beyond” and “Carrying Ecclesial Tensions Today.” Fr Ron,
a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and
President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio,
Texas, is a popular speaker with an international
reputation. Saturday, 2 July. Doors open 9:00am, First
Session 10:10am, Concludes at 2:00pm. The Ron Dyer Centre,
42 Ridge Street, North Sydney (alongside St Mary’s Church).
BYO Lunch. Morning/Afternoon Tea Provided. Tea/Coffee
Available. Entry: $15 per head.
Tickets available via
www.trybooking.com/195424 or 02 9990 7003 or Email: catalyst
-for-renewal@tpg.com.au
PARISH MINISTRY ROSTER FOR 5 June 2016
Thank you to all those you assist with the various ministries for our liturgical celebrations.
Counters: Group D
Cleaning: - Group D
Flowers: Victoria Breda & Miquelina Nobrega
Saturday 6.00pm
Sunday 8.00am
Sunday 10.00am
Acolyte
Brian Robertson
David Pragasam
Joseph Kaikati
Reader and
Commentator
Stefanie Breda (R)
Mila Orleans (C)
Elizabeth Sato (R)
Sandy Hua (C)
Mary Deeb (R)
George Younes (C)
Extraordinary
Ministers of
Communion
Bernadette Magann
Catherine Zhang
Catherine Gray
Dzung Doan
Patricia McNamara
Sri Bong
Melissa Younes
Rebecca Pace-Fellows
Music Ministry
IPod Breda Family
Eileen Meier
IPod Younes Family
Greeters
Any volunteers please
Jasmin Pragasam
Any volunteers please
Children’s Liturgy
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Eva Tarchichi
PROCLAIM 2016 - REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN: This exciting
conference on the New Evangelisation is expected to draw more than
500 participants from across Australia to discuss, exchange and learn
fresh ways in which parishes can become evangelising communities of
the twenty-first century. 1-3 September at The Concourse, Chatswood.
To find out more visit www.proclaimconference.com.au and register at
our early bird rate. For any further information or enquiries about
registration, workshops, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities,
please contact Conference Coordinator, Natalie Moutia on 9847 0504 or
Email: proclaim2016@dbb.org.au
DON’T MISS OUT – THE BREASTSCREEN MOBILE VAN, in Lakemba
is providing free breast x-rays for the early detection of breast cancer.
Browning Avenue, beside the Lakemba Library only until 3
June Monday to Friday 8.45am to 4.00pm. Women aged 50 to 74
years of age are especially invited to attend. However all women over 40
years of age are welcome upon request. Call 13 20 50 to book an
appointment or 13 14 50 for interpreter assistance. Women can also drop
in for an appointment as there will be several walk-in appointment slots
available. Please note these are subject to availability.
HEALING AND HOPE AFTER ABORTION: Dr Theresa Burke, founder
of Rachel's Vineyard Retreat, will speak about her work at St Joseph's
church, Newtown (cnr Bedford and Station Sts) on Tuesday, 7 June
from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. She has brought hope to thousands of women
and men around the world who have suffered stress and grief after an
abortion experience. The next retreat in Sydney will be on July 22-24.
Details: rachelsvineyard.org.au or call 0400 092 555 or email:
info@rachelsvineyard.org.au
PREPARING FOR THE VOCATION OF MARRIAGE? Life and Love
Marriage Preparation Weekend at the Catholic Adult Education Centre.
Places available for 27 & 28 August and 12 & 13 November, $250 per
couple. For more information, call 9646 9010 or go to www.caec.com.au
THE MUSTARD SEED BOOKSHOP ANNUAL SALE 9 to 11 JUNE, in
store only. Save up to 90% off selected items, with a minimum 20% off
everything in store. 3 Keating St Lidcombe - 9646 9000 or
www.mustardseed.org.au
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER
INTENTIONS FOR MAY
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH
31st
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast
1st
3rd
4th
5th
11th
12th
13th
19th
21st
22nd
24th
26th
28th
29th
St Justin
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Barnabas
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Anthony of Padua
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Aloysius Gonzaga
Sts John Fisher and Thomas More
The Nativity of St John The Baptist
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St Irenaeus
Sts Peter and Paul
Memorial
Solemnity
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Memorial
Solemnity
Universal: Respect for Women
That in every country of the world, women may
be honoured and respected and that their
essential contribution to society may be highly
esteemed.
Evangelization: Holy Rosary
That families, communities, and groups may
pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and
peace.
Memorial
Solemnity
Gospel Reflection by Greg Sunter
The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the central celebration of Christianity – the Eucharist. All three readings relate to
this Eucharistic theme. In the second reading, we have the first written account of the Last Supper and what came to be seen as
Jesus instigating the Eucharist. Paul’s account, written well before the gospels, was entrenched in the tradition by the time the
gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke echoed these words of Jesus at the Last Supper. Of course, it is these same words that are
spoken by the priest at the consecration in the Eucharistic Prayer each Mass. The words used today are the very same words that
have been used in the Church for two millennia.
Rather than a gospel account of the Last Supper to celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we are presented with what is
widely regarded as another ‘Eucharistic’ story from the gospel of Luke. The feeding of the five thousand with five loaves and two fish
is regarded as a Eucharistic story because it was a clear example of God’s presence in a miraculous meal. All of the meal stories in
the gospel of Luke are instructive for the audience. Whenever the gospel writer refers to a meal, the meal is used to teach about the
reign of God. The gospel writer uses meals to demonstrate who is welcome in the reign of God. Like in today’s gospel, the author of
Luke’s gospel was keen to show that the reign of God is available to anyone who wishes to be a part of it. The reign of God is
inclusive and welcoming; no one will be turned away.
Please remember to place the bulletin back in the holders after Mass if you are not taking it home.