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One Parish,
Two Communities
Parish Newsletter
Our Lady Help of Christians
St Ambrose’s
49 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick
Telephone: 9380 1844 Fax 9388 0170
Email: brunswickeast@cam.org.au
Website: www.ourlady.org.au
287 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Telephone 9380 1023 Fax: 9388 8144
Email: brunswick@cam.org.au
Website: www.stambroseparish.org.au
PARISH TEAM
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH: Fr Michael Casey and Fr Vinh Nguyen
PASTORAL ASSOCIATES: Sr Diane Cleveland and Sr Julita Buss
FAITH DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: Tricia Murray
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Mr Philip Cachia, www.olbrunswickeast.catholic.edu.au
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
Our Lady’s
St Ambrose’s
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Our Lady’s
St Ambrose’s
RECONCILIATION:
St Ambrose’s
Our Lady’s
MARRIAGES AND BAPTISMS: By appointment
6.00pm Saturday Vigil, 9.00am Sunday (Italian/English).
10.30am Sunday.
Tuesday to Thursday at 9.15am, Friday at 9.00am
Tuesday to Saturday at 10.00am
10.30am Saturday
11.30am Saturday
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A
26 OCTOBER 2014
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
I love you, Lord, my strength.
Alleluia, alleluia!
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them
and we will come to them.
Alleluia!
I love you, Lord, my strength,
my rock, my fortress, my saviour.
My God is the rock where I take refuge;
my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold.
The Lord is worthy of all praise:
when I call I am saved from my foes.
Long life to the Lord, my rock!
Praised be the God who saves me.
He has given great victories to his king
and shown his love for his anointed.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II
RECENTLY DECEASED: Sr Julian McKenna SGS
ANNIVERSARIES: Vincenzo De Fazio, Salvatore De
Palma, Joseph Tuyen Nguyen (Fr Vinh’s father),
Anthony Murray, Frank Morabito, Frank Gugnetto,
Frank Murray, Giovanni Folino, Sr Rosa Zaffino,
Antonio Merotto
LOVE GOD AND NEIGHBOUR
In today’s Gospel, Jesus does not promise us that
the love of God and neighbour is going to cost us
nothing. Jesus’ law of love involves sacrifice for us
individually and as a nation. Through the
acceptance of this teaching we are committing
ourselves to being our neighbour’s keeper. In
another part of the same Gospel, Jesus tells us that
‘those to whom much has been given, much will be
required.’ Sadly, many of us want the good life for
ourselves, while doing very little to help other
countries become more liveable, and then we can
reject people who want to share in the blessings
we have worked for and inherited.
The Gospel of Matthew also gives
us the story of Mary, Joseph and
Jesus being forced to flee Israel for
Egypt as refugees. If the Holy Family
were coming our way these days,
they might be sent back to King Herod. May this
Eucharist see in us a change of heart that enables
our faith to act justly toward all people
everywhere. May our goodness and hospitality
mirror on earth the welcome we hope to enjoy
from Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the kingdom which
is promised to all, irrespective of where any of us
has been born. – Richard Leonard SJ.
COMMUNION SERVICES/ MASSES THIS WEEK
Just for this week there will be the following:
AT OUR LADY’S
Tuesday to Thursday – 9.15 Mass
Friday – 9.00 Mass
AT ST AMBROSE’S
Tuesday and Wednesday – 10.00 Communion
Service
Thursday to Saturday – 10.00 Mass
CONFERENCE FOR FR VINH
Fr Vinh will be away at a Conference for newly
ordained priests from Monday through to
Wednesday evening of this week.
TIME FOR RETREAT
Sr Diane will be making her annual retreat this
week. Sr Diane will remember all
parishioners and their families from St
Ambrose’s and Our Lady’s during this
sacred time. Sr Julita also begins her
annual retreat today, 26 October. She will
return to work in the parish on Monday 3
November. We pray that this will be a
restful and prayerful time for her.
RCIA INQUIRY NIGHT – THIS WEEK
If you know anyone who might be thinking of
becoming a Catholic please invite them to
contact Fr Michael (9380 1023). Also, let
them know about our Inquiry night in St
Ambrose’s Community Centre for all
adults who are seeking to be baptised or
to be brought into full communion with
the Catholic Church. It will be held on
Thursday 30 October at 7.30pm.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY
Next Saturday 1 November is All Saints’ Day, a day
on which we honour all the saints of our Christian
tradition – not only the well-known saints, but also
the obscure and unknown ones – the saints that
we have met who have inspired us and encouraged
us on our life’s journey. We will celebrate the
Feast of All Saints at the 10.00am
Mass at St Ambrose’s on
Saturday.
ALL SOULS’ DAY
On next Sunday, All Souls’ Day, a
Book of Remembrance will be
placed in the sanctuaries of Our Lady’s and St
Ambrose’s churches. During the month of
November, we are invited to write in it the names
of our deceased relatives and friends for whom we
wish to pray. If their names have already been
written in the book, there is no need to write
them again. The Book of Remembrance will remain
in each church until the end of the month,
reminding us to pray for all those named in it.
‘FACING THE TRUTH’
A second parish meeting to give people the
opportunity to say how they are feeling about
revelations of child abuse in the Catholic Church
will be held on Thursday 6 November at 7.30pm
in St Ambrose’s Community Centre. The emphasis
will again be on creating a respectful atmosphere
for people to express and share their feelings. This
meeting will be facilitated jointly by Bryan Cussen
and Tricia Murray. All parishioners are welcome to
attend.
SPIRITUAL READING BOOK GROUP
On this Wednesday evening, 29
October from 7.00 – 8.15pm
the Spiritual Reading Book Group
will meet in the Spirituality Room
of St Ambrose’s Community
Centre. We will begin our
discussion of Sr Elizabeth Johnson’s book ‘Ask the
Beasts – Darwin and the God of Love’. All welcome!
MONDAY MOVIE
Sr Julita reminds all Italianspeaking parishioners that they
are invited to Our Lady’s Parish
House on Monday 3 November at 1.30pm to
watch an Italian film and enjoy a cup of tea or
coffee together. All welcome!
GETTING IT RITE
Hosted by the Archbishop’s Office for
Evangelisation, the Getting it Rite seminar will focus
on preparation for Advent and Christmas. It will be
held on Saturday 15 November,
9.00am – 3.00pm at Thomas Carr
Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East
Melbourne. The seminar includes a
keynote presentation by Fr
Anthony McSweeney SSS followed by liturgical
workshops. If you are interested in attending please
sign the registration form in the gathering space.
PICTURE OF JOEL
For those who remember our seminarian, Joel
Peart, who was with us last year, there is a photo
of his ordination group on the noticeboard. Joel
was recently ordained a deacon in St Patrick’s
cathedral.
HELP NEEDED
An Ethiopian refugee needs assistance with his
written English for about an hour a week. He
works in Aged Care and has begun a Diploma in
Business. He is available within the following times:
− Tuesdays 9.00am – 1.00pm
− Wednesdays 1.00pm – 5.00pm
− Thursdays 3.00pm—5.00pm
If you can help him, would you contact Sr Thérèse
Power on 0417 302 045.
MEMORIAL CONCERT
On Sunday 16 November there will
be the inaugural ‘Fr Bill Jordan
Memorial Concert’ at St Brendan’s
Church in Flemington, 3.00pm –
4.30pm. Entry by donation. Funds
raised will form part of the Fr Bill
Jordan Memorial Fund which will
assist in the training and formation of future
liturgical musicians.
CTC OPEN DAY
The Catholic Theological College is holding an
Open Day on Wednesday 5 November. This
includes: Study options, a building tour, and
refreshments. There will be two programs: from
4.00pm–6.00pm or 6.00pm–8.00pm. Bookings are
essential. RSVP to Jenny Delahunt by Friday 31
October 2014. Phone: 9412 3314 Email:
jenny.delahunt@ctc.edu.au. 278 Victoria Parade,
East Melbourne.
MASS AT NORTHERN MEMORIAL PARK
On Monday 3 November there will be a Mass for
‘All Souls’ at 5.00pm at Northern Memorial Park
(Commemoration Centre) Box Forest Road. All
welcome!
THE AUSSIE CAMINO
There has been enough
interest for the parish Camino
from Portland to Penola to go
ahead next year. Fr Michael will
now contact the person who
arranges the Camino groups
and we will prepare an
information brochure about it.
There will also be an
information evening before the end of the year.
Further details and dates will be provided in the
newsletter in the next couple of weeks.
PARISH PRAYER FOCUS FOR OCTOBER
We pray for all people whose lives are affected by
climate change. May we be united in responding to
this global threat.
ON THE NOTICEBOARD
• Updates from the Archdiocese
• Rachmaninov Vespers at St Patrick’s Cathedral,
31 October at 8.00pm
• A Taize ‘pilgrimage’ in Melbourne in February
• Excelsis Concert at St Patrick’s Cathedral on 14
November, presented in association with the
Melbourne Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office
• The Inaugural Fr Bill Jordan Memorial Concert
• Lecture: Exploring Iraq Today – Implications for
Christians and Muslims in Australia, 19 November
in the Cardinal Knox Centre
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Church:
$1219.34
Presbytery:
$623.17
READINGS NEXT WEEK: Job 19:1. 23–27; Romans 5:5–11; Matthew 5:1–12
PAGINA IN ITALIANO
FR VINH IN CONFERENZA
Fr Vinh sarà via in una conferenza per i sacerdoti
recentemente ordinati da Lunedì a Mercoledì sera di
questa settimana.
SERVIZI DI COMUNIONE / MESSE QUESTA
SETTIMANA
Solo per questa settimana ci sarà la seguente:
A SANTA MARIA
Da Martedì a Giovedì – 9.15 Messa
Venerdì – 9.00 Messa
A SANT’AMBROGIO
Martedì e Mercoledì – 10.00 Servizio di Comunione
Da Giovedì a Sabato – 10.00 Messa
TEMPO PER RETIRO
Entrambe le Suore Diane e Julita sarano via in ritiro
questa settimana:
Sr Diane farà il suo ritiro annuale dal 27 Ottobre
fino a Domenica 2 Novembre. Sr Diane ha detto che
si ricorderà nella preghiera di tutti i
parrocchiani di Sant’Ambrogio e Santa
Maria in questo tempo sacro.
Sr Julita inizia il suo ritiro annuale oggi, 26
Ottobre. Lei tornerà a lavorare nella
parrocchia Lunedì 3 Novembre. Preghiamo che
questo retiro sia un momento orante e riposante
per lei.
CINEMA DI LUNEDÌ
Sr Julita ricorda a tutti i parrocchiani
di lingua Italiana che sono invitati a
casa parrocchiale di Santa Maria
Lunedì 3 Novembre alle ore 1:30 a guardare un film
Italiano e gustare una tazza di tè o caffè insieme.
Tutti Benvenuti!
SERA DI INCHIESTA RCIA – QUESTA SETTIMANA
Se conosce persone chi vorrebbe diventare Cattolici
si prega d’invitarli a contattare Fr. Michael (9380
1023). Inoltre, farli sapere a rispito della sera di
inchiesta nel Centro Comunitario di Sant’Ambrogio
per tutti gli adulti che cercano di essere battezzato o
essere portato in piena comunione con la Chiesa
Cattolica. Si terrà Giovedì 30 Ottobre alle 7:30pm.
GIORNO DI TUTTI I SANTI
Prossimo Sabato primo Novembre è il giorno di
Tutti i Santi, una giornata in cui onoriamo tutti i Santi
della nostra tradizione Cristiana – non solo i Santi
ben noti, ma anche quelli
sconosciuti – i Santi che abbiamo
incontrato che ci hanno ispirato e
incoraggiato sul cammino della
nostra vita. Celebreremo la festa
di Tutti i Santi nella Messa Sabato
delle ore 10:00am a
Sant'Ambrogio.
GIORNO DI TUTTI I FEDELI DEFUNTI
Domenica prossima, Giorno di Tutti i Fedeli Defunti,
il libro del ricordo sarà posizionato nei santuari delle
Chiese di Santa Maria e di Sant’Ambrogio. Durante il
mese di Novembre, siamo invitati a scrivere nel libro
i nomi dei nostri parenti e amici defunti per i quali
vogliamo pregare. Se i loro nomi sono già stati scritti
nel libro, non bisogna scrivere di nuovo. Il libro del
ricordo rimarrà in ogni Chiesa fino alla fine del mese,
che ci ricorda di pregare per tutti coloro che hanno
il nome nel libro.
FOTO DI JOEL
Per chi ricorda il nostro seminarista, Joel Peart, che
era con noi l'anno scorso, c'è una foto del suo
gruppo di ordinazione nella bacheca della Chiesa.
Joel recentemente è stato ordinato diacono nella
Cattedrale di S. Patrizio.
CONCERTO IN MEMORIA
Domenica 16 Novembre ci sarà la
prima edizione 'Fr Bill Jordan
Memorial Concert' nella Chiesa di St
Brendan a Flemington, dalle ore 3:00
– 4:30 pm. Entrata per donazione.
Fondi raccolti formeranno parte di Fr
Bill Jordan Memorial Fund che
assisterà nella formazioni e instruire di futuri
musicisti liturgici.
MESSA A NORTHERN MEMORIAL PARK
Lunedì 3 Novembre ci sarà una Messa per 'Tutte i
fedeli defunti' alle ore 5:00pm nel Northern
Memorial Park (centro di commemorazione) Box
forest Road. Tutti Benvenuti!
PREGHIERA PARROCCHIALE PER OTTOBRE
Preghiamo per tutte le persone cui vite sono affettati
dai cambiamenti climatici. Potremmo essere Uniti nel
rispondere a questa minaccia globale.