28 Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
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28 Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
5 1 G U M R O A D , K I N G S PA R K , VI C 3 0 21 , A U S T R A L I A P H O N E : 9367 8177 FA X : 9364 6207 http://www.res-parish.org 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A 12th October, 2014. Fr Noel Brady - Parish Priest Noel.Brady@cam.org.au Pauline Debrincat - Parish Catechist Pauline.Debrincat@cam.org.au Deacon Francisco Ramirez ________________________________ Mass Tim es Saturday 6.00 pm Francisco.ramirez@cam.org.au Melanie Apap & Rachael Bonavia General Administration Kingspark@cam.org.au Maryann Krsteski - Finance Kingspark.Finance@cam.org.au RESURRECTION PRIMARY SCHOOL John Kremers – Principal – (03) 9366 7022 principal@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au OFFICE HOURS Monday to Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Closed for lunch between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. Sunday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. The Parish Library is open during office hours. PARISH MEETING NIGHT All Parish Groups meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday. We begin with prayer at 7.15pm; individual groups meet between 7.30 and 8.30pm. RECONCILIATION Saturday 9.30am (or any time by appointment) BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Prior enrolment and preparation required. BECOMING A CATHOLIC Should you or somebody you know wish to become a Catholic, there is a great program called R.C.I.A. Contact Pauline Debrincat or Fr. Noel at the Parish Office MARRIAGE Preparation program for couples is required. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome. Please collect your information package from the Welcome Desk or Parish Office. PARISH FINANCE The Parish is financially dependent on our Stewardship envelopes. Contact the Parish Office for details. BULLETIN A Bulletin is published weekly and on the last weekend of the month, a Big Bulletin is produced. Parishioners are encouraged to write articles for the Big Bulletin, particularly if personal testimony is included. When submitting an article, please make sure you mark it “Weekly” or “Big Bulletin” and send to bulletin.kingspark@cam.org.au Weekdays Monday 6.00 Tues d a y 9.20 Thursday 7.00 Friday 8.30 Sunday 9.00 am 10.30 am pm am pm am ________________________________ This Week at Resurrection Monday 13th October, 2014 Tuesday 14th October, 2014 9.20am Communion Service 10.00am Rosary 7.00pm Aerobics Wednesday 15th October, 2014 9.30am Communion Service 10.00am Rosary Thursday 16th October, 2014 10.00am Playgroup 4.00pm RE-Reconciliation Friday 17th October, 2014 8.30am Mass 9.00am Stations of the Cross 7.30pm Praise@Resurrection BIG BULLETIN DEADLINE Saturday 18th October, 2014 ST LUKE 6.00pm Mass Baptism Meeting Sinulog Fundraiser __________________________________ 2nd Collection – World Mission Sunday __________________________________ Sunday 19th October, 2014 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9.00am Mass 10.30am Mass ___________________ 2nd Collection World Mission Sunday _______________________ Stewardship $ 6,455 Presbytery $ 309 We pray in thanksgiving for Mary Pirotta, Carmel McNab, Willy Zammit and all those who have died recently. For further information please contact Mrs Samantha Beg, Enrolment Officer on 9361 5900 on email sbeg@crcnorthkeilor.vic.edu.au PRAISE@RESURRECTION The Joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. ~ Pope Francis. Have you read Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium? We pray for Edna Marshall, Florance Marshall, Henry Kaoni, Rita Jessica, David Frank, Anna Leva, Jacinta Lee, Andrew Qitoa and all those whose anniversary occurs at about this time. If reading is not your thing or you haven’t got time to sit down and open the book, you can come and listen to the podcast on Fridays beginning 7.30pm followed by discussions and fellowship. Please also pray for Hilda Salgado, Joe Lomax, Angelo Mifsud and all those who are sick. Praise@Resurrection Prayer Group Friday’s at 7.30pm in the De-Gabrielle Room EVANGELII GAUDIUM (THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL) It realizes that It has to grow in its own understanding of the Gospel and in discerning the paths of the Spirit, and so it always does what good it can, even if in the process, its shoes get soiled by the mud of the street.” #45 THANK YOU The St Vincent De Paul group would like to thank the generosity of the work the Social Group, run by Marlene Axiak. They worked tirelessly to raise money through her Family Night at Resurrection Hall. The night was very entertaining for all. The amount raised was $230.00. The Seniors Group, led by Jane Caruana and her helpers raised money by way of sausage sizzle after Mass and an overwhelming amount as well. The amount raised was $500.00. Families in need, especially leading up to Christmas will benefit from their generosity. As we all know, bills keep coming in and families on low incomes that are paying rent, find it very difficult to survive. Without the help of Resurrection Parishioners, Christmas would not be as memorable. Families find paying bills and preparing for Christmas a little overwhelming. The money raised will go towards helping families through tough times and put a smile on the faces of the many we visit in the next few months. The generosity of the parish of Resurrection is very inspiring and without the help of the leaders who work tirelessly with their groups – where would we be? ~ St Vinnie’s Group. CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE NORTH KEILOR YEAR 7, 2016 ENROLMENT INFORMATION EVENING Wednesday 15 October at 7.30pm in the College Hall. Parents of current Grade 5 students seeking to enrol their child for Year 7 in 2016 are invited to attend this meeting. Information regarding the application process and criteria for enrolment will be presented at this meeting. Please note that this meeting is a parent only event. RSVP Not required. SENIORS ACTIVITIES – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER Wednesday, 22nd October – Cuckoo Restaurant By popular demand we will be going to the Cuckoo Restaurant in the Dandenongs for lunch. We will meet at Resurrection at 8.00 a.m. for 8.15 a.m. departure. We will stop for morning tea along the way and have lunch at the famous Cuckoo Restaurant. As usual we will have a raffle after lunch and a few games of Bingo on the bus on our way home. Cost: $50.00 per person, all inclusive. All seats taken. Monday, 3rd November - Cup Eve Picnic This year we will be going back to the Jack Roper Reserve on Camp Road, Broadmeadows. We meet at Resurrection at 8.30 a.m. and, after morning tea, proceed to the Jack Roper Reserve. A BBQ lunch will be prepared there and served with salads, followed by Fruit Salad for desert. Soft drinks, tea and coffee will be provided. We will have our usual “Melbourne Cup Race for retired Stallions” and a Hat Parade for “Youngat-heart Mares”. Those not wishing to participate can have a game or two of Bocce, or some may like to take a walk in the Reserve. We will have a few games of Bingo and a raffle will be held. Cost: $25.00 per person, all inclusive. If you wish to attend, please contact Jane for a seat on the bus. th Tuesday, 25 November - In-house – Bingo morning Mass at 9.20 a.m. followed by morning tea in the Hall and Bingo. A light lunch will be served and a raffle held. Cost: $5.00 per person. FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING SENIORS ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CONTACT JANE CARUANA ON 9366 6633 OR ON HER MOBILE 0421 593 189. PLEASE READ THE W EEKLY AND MONTHLY BULLETINS REGULARLY AS SOME OF THESE EVENTS AND VENUES MIGHT CHANGE. UPDATED INFORMATION WILL ALSO BE ON THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE NARTHEX AREA OF THE CHURCH. GOSPEL REFLECTION Gospel Reflection run by Margaret Vilardo will be on the nd 2 Thursday of each month beginning at 9.15am. Everyone is welcome. I would especially like to invite parents with little children wishing to reflect on the Gospel. I hope to see you, we meet in the Church. CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE – ST ALBANS ENROLMENTS FOR YEAR 7 2016 Enrolments for Year 7, 2016 are now open. Enrolment information is available from the school office or the school website. Prospective families can find out about the College in a number of ways. We welcome visitors. Come and see us at work. Visits are arranged at a time that suits families and the school. Please ring Anne Stokie on 9366 2544 or contact her at astokie@crcstalbans.com.au for further information. Alternatively, visit us at our website: www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au MICHAEL, YVONNE UTOASEGA AND FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PARISHIONERS AT RESURRECTION PARISH FOR THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE LOSS OF BABY SAINT JAMES. An Information Night for Year 7, 2016 families will be th held on Wednesday 29 October, 2014 at 7.30pm. ATTENTION: SEWERS! During the cold Winter months, a plea was made to all Knitters to knit warm winter beanies for Cancer patients. Resurrection Parishioners came through with flying colours. The response was nothing short of a miracle! Now that the sun is beginning to shine and the weather warming up, we are trying to gather as many scarves, bandanas and summer hats as we can. Once again, these will be distributed amongst the cancer patients in a number of hospitals. They need to be of light-weight fabric, perfect for keeping the sun off during the hot summer months. Parishioners who love to sew and have scraps of cotton at home can sew them into triangle bandanas for patients to tie around their head. All donations can be left at the Parish Office in the Bulletin pigeon hole. CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE – ST ALBANS ENROLMENTS FOR YEARS 7, 8, 9 & 10 2015 A small number of places may become available in Years 7 – 10 for 2015. Interested families are asked to ring or email the College Registrar, Anne Stokie, for further information. Please ring 9366 2544 or email astokie@crcstalbans.com.au for more information. Janine Kaczanowski, who taught at Resurrection for many years lost her beloved father, Bruce Pert on Tuesday this week. Please pray for her and her family. Resurrection Parish Market Day Saturday 25th October, 2014. 10.00am to 3..00pm There will be lots of fun for the kids, arts and crafts, sausage sizzle, jumping castle and these are just to name a few! So pop over and save the date! APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHERFRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY, CONSECRATED PERSONS AND THE LAY FAITHFUL ON THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL IN TODAY’S WORLD Star of the new evangelization 287. We ask the Mother of the living Gospel to intercede that this invitation to a new phase of evangelization will be accepted by the entire ecclesial community. Mary is the woman of faith, who lives and advances in faith, and “her exceptional pilgrimage of faith represents a constant point of reference for the Church”. Mary let herself be guided by the Holy Spirit on a journey of faith towards a destiny of service and fruitfulness. Today we look to her and ask her to help us proclaim the message of salvation to all and to enable new disciples to become evangelizers in turn. Along this journey of evangelization we will have our moments of aridity, darkness and even fatigue. Mary herself experienced these things during the years of Jesus’ childhood in Nazareth: “This is the beginning of the Gospel, the joyful good news. However, it is not difficult to see in that beginning a particular heaviness of heart, linked with a sort of night of faith – to use the words of Saint John of the Cross – a kind of ‘veil’ through which one has to draw near to the Invisible One and to live in intimacy with the mystery. And this is the way that Mary, for many years, lived in intimacy with, the mystery of her Son, and went forward in her pilgrimage of faith”. 288. There is a Marian “style” to the Church’s work of evangelization. Whenever we look to Mary, we come to believe once again in the revolutionary nature of love and tenderness. In her we see that humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak but of the strong who need not treat others poorly in order to feel important themselves. Contemplating Mary, we realize that she who praised God for “bringing down the mighty from their thrones” and “sending the rich away empty” (Lk 1:52-53) is also the one who brings a homely warmth to our pursuit of justice. She is also the one who carefully keeps “all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk 2:19). Mary is able to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small. She constantly contemplates the mystery of God in our world, in human history and in our daily lives. She is the woman of prayer and work in Nazareth, and she is also Our Lady of Help, who sets out from her town “with haste” (Lk 1:39) to be of service to others. This interplay of justice and tenderness, of contemplation and concern for others, is what makes the ecclesial community look to Mary as a model of evangelization. We implore her maternal intercession that the Church may become a home for many peoples, a mother for all peoples, and that the way may be opened to the birth of a new world. It is the Risen Christ who tells us, with a power that fills us with confidence and unshakeable hope: “Behold, I make all things new” (Rev 21:5). With Mary we advance confidently towards the fulfilment of this promise, and to her we pray: Mary, Virgin and Mother, you who, moved by the Holy Spirit, welcomed the word of life in the depths of your humble faith: as you gave yourself completely to the Eternal One, help us to say our own “yes” to the urgent call, as pressing as ever, to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Filled with Christ’s presence, you brought joy to John the Baptist, making him exult in the womb of his mother. Brimming over with joy, you sang of the great things done by God. Standing at the foot of the cross with unyielding faith, you received the joyful comfort of the resurrection, and joined the disciples in awaiting the Spirit so that the evangelizing Church might be born. Obtain for us now a new ardour born of the resurrection, that we may bring to all the Gospel of life which triumphs over death. Give us a holy courage to seek new paths, that the gift of unfading beauty may reach every man and woman. Virgin of listening and contemplation, Mother of love, Bride of the eternal wedding feast, pray for the Church, whose pure icon you are, that she may never be closed in on herself or lose her passion for establishing God’s kingdom. Star of the new evangelization, help us to bear radiant witness to communion, service, ardent and generous faith, justice and love of the poor, that the joy of the Gospel may reach to the ends of the earth, illuminating even the fringes of our world. Mother of the living Gospel, wellspring of happiness for God’s little ones, pray for us. Amen. Alleluia! Given in Rome, at Saint Peter’s, on 24 November, the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and the conclusion of the Year of Faith, in the year 2013, the first of my Pontificate. To view this document in full, go to our web site www.res-parish.org and click on Evangelii Gaudium. Next Week’s Reading – 19th October, 2014. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A Reading I IS 45:1, 4-6 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, subduing nations before him, and making kings run in his service, opening doors before him and leaving the gates unbarred: For the sake of Jacob, my servant, of Israel, my chosen one, I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not. I am the LORD and there is no other, there is no God besides me. It is I who arm you, though you know me not, so that toward the rising and the setting of the sun people may know that there is none besides me. I am the LORD, there is no other. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." Responsorial Psalm PS 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 R/ (7b) Give the Lord glory and honor. Reading 2 1 THES 1:1-5B Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers and sisters loved by God, how you were chosen. For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. Gospel MT 22:15-21 The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech. They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, for you do not regard a person's status. Reflection Life and religion Who can separate his faith from his actions, or his belief from his occupations? Who can spread his hours before him, saying: “This for God and this for myself; this for my soul and this other for my body?” He who wears his morality but as his best garment were better naked. Your daily life is your temple and your religion. Whenever you enter into it take with you your all. Take the plough and the forge and the mallet and the lute, the things you have fashioned in necessity or for delight. And take with you all men. And if you would know God … look about you and you will see him playing with your children. (Kahil Gibran, The Prophet, William Heinemann) 18th & 19th October 2014 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time 6 PM 9 AM 10.30 AM MASS OVERSEERS John Borja Judy Leckie Yvonne Utoasega HOSPITALITY Mark Ruel Rececca Ruel Amy Ruel Madelyn Ruel Jessica Ruel Marian Lyons Jean Palmier Kayla Palmier Loc Nguyen Zita Alderson Leanne Alderson Zeny Vella Chelsie Vilardo Dolly Zipagan Paulo Lapid Ramona Cazar DATA PROJECTOR Lucas Borja Charmaine Blandford Joanne Scott CHILDREN’S LITURGY Rachael Bonavia Melanie Bugeja Joshua Cabigas Fennela Cabigas Daphne Ferdinand Suzanna Tienzo Cathy Downing Rebecca Galea Marissa Dunn Sandra Galea Dudi Nicart Mariah Rodrigues Liz Michaelsen Nadia Young Zita Alderson Aurora Asuncion Gabrielle Tuilaepa Reana Cazar Emergencies Janice Deo Kathy Wale Owen D’Cruze COLLECTORS Arnel Abuan Naveen Andrade Jimmy Attard Leonard Attard George Borg Shavawn Borg Jarrod Borja Marleen Ciappara Ollie Farrugia Charlie Galea Fr Gary Walker Rocky Hughes Alina Kaminski Phu-Thang Le Maria Mai Blossom Tallent Carol Tedesco Sandra Xavie Joyce Zahra Jane Caruana Frank Gatt Emmanuel Galea Teresita Komarow Ian Mc Donald Paul Riny Mario Vella Louis Manabat Marko Ajienu Kerwyn Alderson Leanne Alderson Sid Asuncion Marian Bernardo Teddy Bernardo Michael Utoasega Fr Paul Castley Karen D’Souza Rose Gaquit Rotillo Llovido Dudi Nicart Kathy Phelan Jacqueline Wolfe Kathy Wale Thuy Vo Pearl Rodrigues Fr Paul Castley Dcn F Ramirez Marrisa Medilo Kate Pedralvez Christine Perram Lynette Pirotta Veronica Santiago Judeline Suares Suzanna Tienzo Evelina Tuimauga Margaret Vilardo Tessie Villar Jacqui Yuan Natalie Anderson Peter Tauanuu Zita Alderson Emergencies: Colleen Wolfe Cherleen De Jesus Korlu Subah Aurora Asuncion SACRISTY DUTY Mary Camenzuli Kathy Wale Tessie Villar & Kate Pedralvez COFFEE MAKERS Marlene Camenzuli Louis Camenzuli Margaret Gray Anthony Scerri Paula Mobbs Angelina Atukjok Daisy Bunag Mario Debono Nora Russo COFFEE CLEAN-UP Grace Flores Errol Rodrigues Val Stockbridge Paula Mobbs Imelda Dizon Emy Debono Zeny Vella PROCLAIMERS st 1 Response nd 2 Intercessions SPECIAL MINISTERS OF COMMUNION COUNTERS SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER Jane Inot Marta De Jesus Willy De Jesus Lillian Libang Fely Baltazar - A Remy Libang Daisy Bunag CHURCH CLEANERS FLOWERS: Roberto Bracco Renato Cazar Teresita Danga Angel De Jesus Ronnie Trance Laurie Vella Cristina Paulino Yasna Matojas Hoa Nguyen Maria Suter Christine Perram Charles Gatt Pilar Vicumudo Thuy Vo TH SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER Zeny Ladera Art Mendoza Amy Lee Catherine Muscat Rosendo Melo Danilo Wico Samantha Rosair Gwen Hammett Albert Dimo ALTAR LINEN : Clara Parnis PARISH OFFICE CLEANING : Joseph Anicete