FIRST READING Wis 6: 12 - 16

A reading from the book of Wisdom

Wisdom is found by those who look for it.

Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim. By those who love her she is readily seen, and found by those who look for her. Quick to anticipate those who desire her, she makes herself known to them. Watch for her early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates. Even to think about her is understanding fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you. She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs coming to meet them.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 62: 2 - 8

R. My soul is thirsting for you O Lord my God.

1. O God, you are my God, for you I long; for you my soul is thirsting. My body pines for you like a dry, weary land without water. R

2. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory. For your love is better than life, my lips will speak your praise. R

3. So I will bless you all my life, in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, my mouth shall praise you with joy. R

4. On my bed I remember you. On you I muse through the night for you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. R

SECOND READING 1 Thes 4: 13 - 18

A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians

Those who died as Christians, God will

bring to life with Jesus.

We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the Lord's own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord's coming will not have any advantage over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them, to meet the Lord in the air. So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another.

The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAM. Mt 24: 42. 44

Alleluia, alleluia!

Be watchful and ready: you know not when the Son of Man is coming.

Alleluia!

GOSPEL Mt 25: 1-13

A reading from the holy Gospel

according to Matthew

Look, the bridegroom comes. Go out to

meet him.

Jesus told this parable to his disciples: 'The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, "The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him." At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, "Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out." But they replied, "There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves." They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. "Lord, Lord," they said, "open the door for us." But he replied, "I tell you solemnly, I do not know you." So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.'

The Gospel of the Lord

Saint John Paul II Parish

12th November 2017

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

FR JOSEPH’S THANKSGIVING MASS CELEBRATION As a community coming together to celebrate Fr Joseph’s Thanksgiving Mass, we ask all parishioners who will be coming along, to please bring a plate of finger food to share. If possible please ensure that your food is on a disposable platter and ready to serve, as we will have limited opportunity to heat or keep food warm. If you haven't already done so, please write down the name of the dish you will be contributing, so plans can be put into place regarding food service. It is also a requirement that all food donations are clearly labelled with the dish name and ingredients. We thank you for your support in this matter.

HELP WANTED Fr Vinh and the Parish Council are looking for Volunteers to help cook a sausage sizzle on Wednesday 15th of November starting at 11am. The sausage sizzle is being held as a special thank you for the year 5 & 6 children of our parish school, for their help in putting out chairs on Friday afternoon and putting them back on Monday morning, so we can use them for Mass. If you can assist with this gesture, please speak to Fr Vinh, following Mass.

ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR LIFELINK The Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal for Lifelink will be held next weekend on 18/19 November, 2017. Please collect your copy of Archbishop Costelloe’s personal letter at Mass this weekend, read his message during the week and give generously to support the valuable work of our Archdiocesan social service agencies. You can mail your donation directly in the reply-paid envelope provided, or return your envelope & donation for a Special Collection which will be held at Mass next weekend. You may also donate (securely) online by credit card at www.lifelink.com.au

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING AND ENROLMENT Today following Mass there will be an enrolment day/training session, concluding by 11.00am. This session is for both current altar servers and those who have made their First Communion and are interested in becoming altar servers for the parish of St John Paul II. New altar servers are asked to come along to this training session and will need to complete an ‘Altar Servers Enrolment Form’ available from the back of the Mass centre (or speak to Fr Vinh). Anyone who has received Holy Communion is welcome to enrol, the next enrolment opportunity won’t be until next year. We look forward to welcoming many new altar servers to support our masses. Please speak to Fr Vinh, Mr Jibu Abraham (Parish Altar Server Coordinator) or Mr Tim Maxwell at the school if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting this vital ministry in our Parish.

THE RECORD Have you read the online Record? There is a great article about our amazing parish and the community oriented St John Paul II feast day and celebrations, which we held last month, on the 22nd of October. If you would like to read the article, it can be found at http://www.therecord.com.au/news/local/banksia-grove-parishioners-called-to-be-dependent-on-gods-currency-celebrate-feast-of-st-john-paul-ii/

NORTHERN SUBURBS SENIORS – THE GATHERING Please join our team for the final end of year Gathering meeting on Thursday 16 November, with registration from 10.15 am. The St Anthony’s Primary School Choir will be attending to sing some festive songs followed by Elaina o’ Connor who is returning to sing some special songs too! We will have a sausage sizzle (gold coin donation) and wish to offer our thanks to all our sponsors who have supported our team in 2017. As always, we will meet in the hall at St Anthony’s, in Wanneroo, with parking facilities at St Anthony’s Church car park which is at the rear of the church. Please contact Sean McDonagh – 0431 018 388 for further information.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION This Wednesday, students from both our Parish School and Parish Religious Education Programme (PREP) will make the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please keep the students and their families in your prayers, as they prepare for this important sacrament.

MASS TIMES Monday –Saturday 8:00am SATURDAY VIGIL MASS 6:00pm SUNDAY MASS 9:30am Reconciliation Sunday 8:45am to 9:15am or by appointment. Baptism & Weddings by appointment.

MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to offer a Mass up for a special intention, please contact Fr Vinh.

ORDINATION OF DEACON JOSEPH This Friday the 17th of November, Deacon Joseph will be ordained into the priesthood. If you a re travelling with us by bus, please remember that the bus will depart St John Paul II Primary School at 6pm SHARP and return from St Mary’s Cathedral at 9:45pm. Please remember Deacon Joseph and his fellow deacons in your prayers at this very special time.

THANKSGIVING MASSES Deacon Joseph will celebrate his first Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 18th November at 10:30am at St Joseph’s Church, 3 Salvado Rd, Subiaco followed by lunch. All are most welcome to attend and receive his first priestly blessing. On Sunday 19th November, a second Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated here at our Parish at 9:30am.

MONTH OF THE DEAD During the month of November, we remember and pray especially for the souls of our deceased loved ones, entrusting them to God’s loving mercy. Fr Vinh will be adding names to our ’Book of the Dead’, remembering them in our prayer offerings during November. If you have a deceased loved one you would like included, please speak to Fr Vinh.

Saint John Paul II Parish Notices

PARISH PRIEST Fr. Vinh Dong DEACON Joseph Laundy

Presbytery: 79 Joseph Banks Blvd Banksia Grove WA 6031 Tel: 6400 0276 Mob: 0422 422 773 Email: vinh.dong@perthcatholic.org.au joseph.laundy@perthcatholic.org.au

Bulletin: stjohnpaul2parish@gmail.com

PASTORAL ASSOCIATES

Sr. Tuyen Nguyen 0415 148 582 Sr. Duyen Truong 0405 626 486

ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC PRIMARY

Tel: 9303 7101 Fax: 9404 8777 Email: admin@sjpiicps.wa.edu.au

ROSTERS FOR THIS WEEKEND - 11/12 NOVEMBER: ACOLYTES Sat Vigil: Andy & Jude Sun 9.30am: Lumoro & Abraham LITURGY OF THE WORD Sat Vigil: 1: Nina 2: Tony Sun 9.30am: School Mass EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sun 9.30am: Ginny & Rachael

ALTAR SERVERS Sun 9.30am: Cross Bearer Zac Candles: Krystoff & Kelly

ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND - 18/19 NOVEMBER: ACOLYTES Sat Vigil: Arnell & Thomas A Sun 9.30am: Sean & Jude LITURGY OF THE WORD Sat Vigil: 1: John 2: Ivan Sun 9.30am: 1: Nelia 2: Carina EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sun 9.30am: Tony & Denyse

ALTAR SERVERS Sun 9.30am: Cross Bearer Anne Candles: Ben & Eddy

If you are unable to attend your rostered Mass, please arrange a swap with another person from the particular ministry. Thank you.

SJPII Safeguarding Officer: Anne Dalton Email: safeguardingsjpii@gmail.com