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20 OCTOBER 2019 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C
1st Reading Exodus 17:8-13 Resp Psalm Ps 120
Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth
2nd Reading 2 Tim 3:14-4:2 Gospel Luke 18:1-8
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Masses This Week Sat 6pm Vigil Mass Sun 9am & 6pm Mass Mon & Wed 9am Liturgy of the Word Tue, Thu, Fri 9am Mass ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parish Staff & Contacts Pastor Greg Cooney cm
Pastoral Associate Rachel Murphy [email protected]
Sacramental Coord. Madeleine Pizzuti [email protected]
Parish Secretary Rose Goh [email protected]
Parish Secretary Pauline Jasudason [email protected]
School Principal Julianne Rook [email protected]
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54 Agincourt Road (PO Box 3670) Marsfield, NSW 2122.
P: 9888 5222. F: 9878 2741
Web: saintanthonys.org.au
The Gospel is a parable about a judge and a poor widow who is seeking justice. The point is that if even a totally corrupt person who cares neither for God nor man can be made to yield to the pestering of a totally defenceless and penniless widow, how much more will a loving and caring God take care of his children? The lesson then is to keep on asking. Does that mean we can keep asking for just anything? Some friends asked me once to pray they would win the $50,000 jackpot at the local parish bingo. It was not a prayer that we could seriously expect God to honour. The widow asked for something which God would certainly want for her : justice. Jesus elsewhere compares God to a decent, caring parent. Would such a parent give a child a stone when he asked for bread? Would a parent give a scorpion to a child who asked for an egg? If even worldly parents will give their children what they need, how much more will a loving God see to the needs of his children? Jesus concluded his teaching by saying that God will always give good things to those who ask him. God will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. The good things What are these “good” things? How do we ask for the Holy Spirit? Surely it means asking for those things which will bring us closer to God; what helps us to know, love and serve him better; what helps us reach a deeper understanding of his teaching. It means above all asking to know what is his will for us and the strength to carry it out. It is asking that his will become our will so that there is a complete harmonising of the two. I want to do what God wants me to do. His will and mine are one. And I end up doing what I want! Another way of reading the parable When we read this parable about perseverance, we usually think God is the judge and we are the widow. This means we should persevere in pestering God until we are given what we want. But what happens if we turn that around and say that we are the judge and God is the widow? In some ways, this interpretation makes more sense. We, like the judge, are basically unjust. Sometimes we, too, have no fear of God; that is, we do not allow God to scare us into being good. Like the judge we persist in refusing to listen .
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION—RESERVED SEATING 6PM SAT 19 OCT & 9AM SUN 20 OCT. There will be some reserved seating (approximately 4 seats either side of the aisle) at the front of the church for our First Holy Communion candidates. Seating will be limited.
LOSS AND GRIEF EUCHARIST, TUES 12 NOV, 7PM. This is an opportunity
to come together to remember and pray for our cherished, loved ones who
have died and to support each other in our grief. We will also remember our
babies who have died before their birth. You are welcome to bring a photo, or a
symbol of those you are remembering, such as a small piece of clothing, or a
favourite book or toy to place in the sacred space. A candlelit Eucharist will be
celebrated followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre. More information:
contact Rachel Murphy at the Parish Office.
Parish groups, please inform the Parish Office by 30 Nov of any special dates or events you would like
included in the 2020 Parish Calendar.
ST ANTHONY’S PARISH AND SCHOOL BUSH DANCE, 9 NOV, 7-10PM. It will be a great night with something for everyone regardless of age, cultural background or ability to dance. Please contact Christine at 0419131898 for more information. RSVP by 3 Nov.
ACU CENTRE FOR LITURGY: “BE NOT AFRAID: PREPARING AND CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS OF HEALING”, SAT 9 NOV, 8.30AM-4.45PM. What do Catholics believe about Sacraments of Healing? How do Catholics celebrate reconciliation & forgiveness? How do priests, deacons and lay ministers care for the sick? What is Viaticum and how is Communion ministered to the sick? These questions will be investigated by the ACU Centre for Liturgy team at the pastoral formation day at ACU Strathfield: 25A Barker Road, Strathfield. All are welcome. More information: phone 9701 4751. Cost $60 Registration is essential at: acu.edu.au/pastoral_formation_days (including lunch).
VOCATIONS CAMP FOR MEN – “DISCOVER WHAT THE LORD WANTS OF YOU”. Join us for a weekend camp of Mass, talks, good food, bush walks, sports and prayer for young men who are seeking an adventure and a deep exploration of their spiritual life. Fri 15 Nov 5pm– Sun 17 Nov 3pm, Benedict XVI Retreat Centre. COST: $75 pp. Age: 18 – 30. Registration closes: 6 Nov. Details at vocationcentre.org.au/events/vocations-camp-for-men-2019/ Contact details: vocationcentre.org.au, [email protected], or(02) 9307 8424.
UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, LOSS AND GRIEF. This seminar is suited to in-dividuals or teams who wish to help others in grief as well as those who wish to better understand their own grief experiences. Wed 23 Oct 5.30-8.30pm, Polding Centre; Mon 25 Nov 5.30-8.30pm, Polding Centre; Mon 4 Nov 9am- 12pm. To RSVP or for further information, please contact Leonie Duck on 0412 497 843 or email [email protected].
Fun times from the Parish bush dance in 2017!
Please turn off your mobile phone in Church. Thank you.
COUNTERS ROSTER OCT/NOV 20/10 - Team 7; 27/10 - Team 8; 3/11 - Team 9;
10/11 - Team 10; 17/11 - Team 1; 24/11 - Team 2
COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS • If you have a cold or flu symptoms (or any other
communicable disease, cold sores, etc.) you MUST NOT receive communion from the Chalice.
• In accordance with the General Instruction, we DO NOT DIP the Host in the Chalice.
PARISH DIARY 20 OCT— 27 OCT 2019
LITURGY OF THE WORD (NO MASS)
Mon 21 & Wed 23
FIRST EUCHARIST MASSES Sat 19 & Sun 20 Sat 26 & Sun 27
A MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IS A CRIME. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you or anyone you know have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively, contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or [email protected]. You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.
PRAYER MINISTRY PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER:
Those who are sick, especially-
Fr Michael Walsh CM, Eddie Yap, Phillip Hopson, Moonki Nam,
Victor Fernandez, Terry Wallace, Chris South, Kevin South,
Konrad Wrzesinski, Alan Griffith, Barbaro family, Janet Godsell,
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Victor Galea, Margaret Cusack,
Karen Kuek Ah Lan, Ann Chippendale.
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The recently deceased
Irene Tija
Pauline Bourke (wife of Tony Bourke)
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And those with anniversaries around this time
Francisca Liem (2nd Anniversary 18 Oct)
Nata Monteverdi (6th Anniversary)
Yvonne Mary Walsh
Due to privacy laws, if you would like the name of a family member or friend printed in the Good Oil,
please contact the Parish Office.
PASTORAL SESSIONS Mon: Rosary in Italian 7pm.
Tue: Cenacle 9.30am. Cenacle & Adoration 4pm. Wed: Adoration 9.30am. Meditation 10am Parish Centre.
Fri: Rosary 9.30am. Adoration 6pm. Reconciliation by appointment or Sat 5.30-5.50pm
THE CATHOLIC WEEKLY is available at the church doors. Please put $2 in the Poor Box.
Parish Collections· 1st collection supports the needs of the Parish Priest, presbytery upkeep, food, utilities, support of the Archdiocese, care of elderly priests. 2nd collection supports the maintenance & upkeep of Parish buildings and grounds, pastoral works, Parish administration, insurance, utilities, salaries, priest car expenses & Charitable Works Fund shortfall.