Brendan Byrne, SJ

A SERVICE OF THE SOCIETY OF ST PAUL

Reproduction of this bulletin in any form prohibited. Published with ecclesiastical approval by ST PAULS PUBLICATIONS, PO Box 906, Strathfield NSW 2135. Tel 02 9394 3400 Fax 02 9394 3444. Scripture readings from the Jerusalem Bible, published and © 1966, by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. are used by permission of the publishers. Psalm text from The Psalms, A New Translation, © 1963, The Grail (England), HarperCollins. New translation of the Order of Mass from The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Artwork by Sr Dorothy Woodward rsj. Layout, commentaries and illustrations © St Pauls Publications, 2020. No 1846. Website: www.stpauls.com.au

FIRST READING Isa 25:6-10

A reading from the prophet IsaiahThe Lord will prepare a feast and will wipe away the tears from every cheek.

On this mountain,the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoplea banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine

wines,of food rich and juicy, of fine strained wines.On this mountain he will removethe mourning veil covering all peoples,and the shroud enwrapping all nations,he will destroy Death for ever.The Lord will wipe awaythe tears from every cheek;he will take away his people’s shameeverywhere on earth,for the Lord has said so.That day, it will be said: See, this is our Godin whom we hoped for salvation;the Lord is the one in whom we hoped.We exult and we rejoicethat he has saved us;for the hand of the Lordrests on this mountain.

■ The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 22. R. v. 6

R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.1. The Lord is my shepherd; / there is nothing I shall want. / Fresh and green are the pastures / where he gives me repose. / Near restful waters he leads me, / to revive my drooping spirit. R.

2. He guides me along the right path; / he is true to his name. / If I should walk in the valley of darkness / no evil would I fear. / You are there with your crook and your staff; / with these you give me comfort. R.

3. You have prepared a banquet for me / in the sight of my foes. / My head you have anointed with oil; / my cup is overflowing. R.

4. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me / all the days of my life. / In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell / for ever and ever. R.

SECOND READING Phil 4:12-14, 19-20

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the PhilippiansI am able to do all things in him who strengthens me.I know how to be poor and I know how to be rich too. I have been through my initiation and now I am ready for anything anywhere: full stomach or empty stomach, poverty or plenty. There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength. All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships. In return my God will fulfil all your needs, in Christ Jesus, as lavishly as only God can. Glory to God, our Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

■ The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION cf. Eph 1:17, 18

Alleluia, alleluia! / May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ / enlighten the eyes of our heart, / that we might see how great is the hope / to which we are called. / Alleluia!

GOSPEL Mt 22:1-14

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Whomsoever you find invite to the wedding.Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son’s wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some more servants. “Tell those who have been invited” he said “that I have my banquet all prepared, my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, everything is ready. Come to the wedding.” But they were not interested: one went off to his farm, another to his business, and the rest seized his servants, maltreated them and killed them. The king was furious. He despatched his troops, destroyed those murderers and burnt their town. Then he said to his servants. “The wedding is ready; but as those who were invited proved to be unworthy, go to the crossroads in the town and invite everyone you can find to the wedding.” So these servants went out on to the roads and collected together everyone they could find, bad and good alike; and the wedding hall was filled with guests. When the king came in to look at the guests he noticed one man who was not wearing a wedding garment, and said to him, “How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?” And the man was silent. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot and throw him out into the dark, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.” For many are called, but few are chosen.’

■ The Gospel of the Lord.

Shorter form, Mt 22: 1-10

INVITED TO THE BANQUET OF LIFEThe parable of the Wedding Banquet symbolises the story of salvation. The banquet represents God’s intent for human beings, which is simply to have us as honoured guests at the banquet of life. The bridegroom is Jesus. The servants sent out to issue the invitations are, first, the Old Testament prophets and then Christian missionaries. The response of the king to those who rejected the invitations reflects early Christian belief that the fall of Jerusalem in 70 CE was retribution for failure to accept Jesus as Messiah. The new invitees from the highways and byways are Gentiles (non-Jews) who have joined the Church in large numbers.

We should not too readily identify the king in the parable with God. Jesus takes illustrations from life as it is, using aspects of the way people, including kings, behave to illustrate what he wants to convey.

The parable thus serves as an explanation of otherwise disturbing developments. Israel’s No to the Gospel and the fact that the Church includes bad members as well as good has all been foreseen by the Lord.

What about the poor wretch caught out for not wearing a wedding garment? The wedding garment symbolises transformation of life. You don’t have to be good to get into the community of the Kingdom: the invitation to the banquet is a great net of grace enclosing all, good and bad alike. But, once within, we must allow the grace we have received to transform us and make us worthy of final salvation, God’s invitation to the banquet of life.

TwenTy-eighTh Sunday in Ordinary Time / a 11 OcTOber 2020

Brighton Catholic Parish

Church St Joseph’s, 22 Strathmore Tce, Brighton

Parish Priest Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu

Priest in Residence Fr. Peter Sheedy

Parish Pastoral Associate Clare Thewlis

Parish Business Manager Jenny McCabe

Parish Secretary Pat McKenna

Parish Office 24 Strathmore Terrace, Brighton Ph 8296 7292

Email: info@ brightonparish.com.au

Brighton Parish Website www.brightonparish.com.au

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am –3pm

Parish Schools

Christ the King School Principal—Helena Card, Ph 8296 1635 126 Dunrobin Rd, Warradale SA 5046 www.christking.catholic.edu.au

Mc Auley Community School Principal—Amanda Parslow Ph: 8397 6450 51A King George Ave, Hove SA 5048 www.mcs.catholic.edu.au

Sacred Heart College Marcellin Campus Principal—Steve Byrne Ph: 8350 2500 195 Brighton Rd Somerton Park SA 5044 www.shc.sa.edu.au ………….

Weekly collections Letter boxes have been installed in the front & western church foyers for your collection money. We thank you for your ongoing support. …………

Knights of the Southern Cross Empty Cans /Bottle Collection For Collection please ring Pat Hodgson 0412 259 321 ………..

Sunday Mass Times

6.00 pm — (Saturday Vigil)

8.30am — (Sunday)

10.00 am — (Sunday) ……….

Weekday Mass/Services

Monday 12/10 No Services Tuesday 13/10 Mass 12 noon Wed 14/10 SHC Mass 7.30am Thursday 15/10 No services Friday 16/10 Mass 12 noon Saturday 17/10 Mass 10am …………

Feast Days this week Wednesday 14th October St Callistus 1, pope, martyr Thursday 15th October St Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor Friday 16th October St Hedwig, religious St Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin …………

Reconciliation After midday Mass on Fridays After 10am Mass on Saturdays ………..

Baptisms are held on the Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at 11.15am by arrangement through the Parish office and with the Baptismal Preparation Team. …………

Weddings - Contact Parish Office ………….

Meditation The Meditation group meet every Tuesday from 11am in the McAuley Room …………….

Parish library Our parish Library is open on Tues and Fri mornings from 9.30am to 12pm. Come and join us for Mahjong on Friday mornings. We have a great selection of books, DVD’s and puzzles for you to borrow. Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and great company. …………..

Popes’ Prayer Intentions for October We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church. …………..

Direct Giving App The Adelaide Archdiocese’s Find a Mass App has been upgraded to allow people to contribute via their mobile phone. Users can make a one-off donation or set up recurring donations to their parish and community (second collection) and for the support of the clergy (first collection) as well as to special collections held throughout the year. If you have any inquiries, please call 8210 8160 or email cathcomm@adelaide.catholic.org.au

Keep updated with our parish through our facebook page: Brighton Catholic Parish …………

Brighton Parish Pastoral Council Members Fr Michael Kyumu, Christina Jonas (Chairperson), Emmy Smyk (Dep Chair), Clare Thewlis, Monica Conway (Secretary), Graham Workman, Helena Card, Amanda Parslow, Keith Moorman, Chris Nell, Mary Hyland, Di O’Neill, Frank Verrall, Margaret Senyszyn, Cara McGlaughlin (SHC Youth Minister) …………..

Readings for next weekend 17th/18th October, 2020 29th Sunday in Ord Time, Yr A 1st Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 2nd Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 ……………….

Please pray for:

Recently Deceased Les Schmitt, Raymond Ross, Mary Love, John Tippins.

Deceased Ken Smith, Mary Coffey Helen Martin, Letizia Colmagro. Anniversaries Agatha & Kevin Bratchford, John O’Callaghan, Jack O’Callaghan, Iris Sherriff, Daryl Sherriff.

Sick Marilyn Huddleston, Lauren Eblen, Jimmy Ryan, Frances McKenna, Peter Paige, Robyn Williams, Peggy Traynor(Ireland), Pam Wallman, Barbara Driscoll, Jim McClafferty, Robert Wolf, Kevin Pardon, Pam Wynn, Leon Grealy, Chris Boast, Rachel Bainbridge, Taylor Keen, Charlie Hamblen, Duncan Booth, Fr Peter Dunn, Bob McEvoy, Pat Donnelly, Eileen Paige, Margaret Mary Roche, Mr Biro, Debbie Canino, Betty Fowles, Sr Marietta Green, Margaret Doyle, John Wallace, Carol Swavley, Aoibhinn Delaney

Privacy Laws. All parishioners are encouraged to pray

for the sick. Masses will be offered on request. Due to

privacy laws, names will not be published on the sick

list in the bulletin without prior permission of the person

involved. …………….

COVID Safe We are all reminded to keep ourselves and each other safe whilst in our church and offices. Please maintain a safe social distance (currently 1.5m) between each other, use the hand sanitiser, remember to sign in (BYO Pen/ use wipes on pens provided) whenever on the premises, and if you are not well or immunocompromised, DO NOT come to Mass at this time. We would respectfully ask that you comply with any requests asked of you by the COVID Marshal. ………………..

Catholic Mission – 2020 Appeal (October is World Mission Month) October Catholic Mission Appeal, with its theme inspired by Nehemiah 8:10, “for the joy of the Lord is your strength”. This year our appeal focuses on the work of the Church in Cambodia, reaching out to those who have been affected by disability, whilst supporting work in over 1100 dioceses worldwide and 14 parishes within Australia. Please support Catholic Mission via envelopes, online catholicmission.org.au/Cambodia or Text GIVE to 0488 854 436 (include your parish name in the notes). For more information contact Tony Johnston – Diocesan Director Adelaide Archdiocese on M: 0407 168 002. …………..

To help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the canonisation of Mary as Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the Sisters of Saint Joseph have created a commemorative prayer booklet to inspire us all to ‘take fresh courage…’ as Mary did so often throughout her life. These prayers focus on ten pivotal moments in Saint Mary’s life, sharing details of her personal journey, highlighting her values and spirit, and offering prayers and blessings for our modern world. This booklet can be accessed on line at https://www.sosj.org.au/10th-anniversary/ …………….

Plenary Council - Journey to October 2021 and Beyond Thursday, 29th October 2020 at 7:30pm-9:30pm Thebarton Community Centre, Corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade TORRENSVILLE https://www.trybooking.com/BLTNS

Everyone is welcome.

SA Catholics for an Evolving Church invites you to a zoom forum. Our Indigenous Heritage and Catholicism: Aboriginal and Catholic spirituality in dialogue Thursday, 22 October, 7.30pm Presenters - Aboriginal Elder: Aboriginal Treasures for the 21st Century Annette Jarrett: Learning Lessons and Exploring Possibilities for Evolving Christianity To register for this forum, reply to Catholicsforanevolvingchurch@gmail.com You will then be sent the Zoom link on Wednesday, 21 October by email. ………………

October: The Month of the Holy Rosary

The month of October each year is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. In this month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation. Always say the Rosary. Say it well. Say it as often as you can! Be souls of prayer. Never tire of praying, it is what is essential. Prayer shakes the Heart of God, it obtains necessary graces!” -St. Padre Pio There are a few flyers in the foyer on how to pray the rosary if you are unfamiliar …………

Parish Library You are invited to a wine and cheese evening on Friday 6th November 7pm-9pm to officially launch our exciting new parish library. We would appreciate if you could bring a bottle to share for the evening. The parish will provide soft drink, cheese and nibbles. To comply with COVID restrictions, could you please contact the parish office if you intend to join us. Further details will follow closer to the evening. We look forward to welcoming you. ………….

Aid to the Church in Need is organizing the prayer campaign One Million Children Praying the Rosary. We know how powerful the prayers of children are, they fly like an arrow into the heart of God. How powerful then is the prayer of the Rosary prayed by millions of children, and adults, all around the world! Join this prayer campaign on the 18th Oct. Go to www.aidtochurch.org/one-million-children to learn more.

Leaving Collection next weekend Next weekend our parish will be holding a leaving collection for the annual Catholic Mission Church Appeal. This year we are invited to partner with the Church in Cambodia, which is reaching out to those who have been affected by disability and giving them hope and support to live a fulfilling life.

Chen was just 16 years old when he lost both his legs in a landmine accident. Knowing that his life would never be the same, he felt hopeless, until he and his family were approached by the Arrupe Centre. Led by Bishop Enrique Figaredo Alvargonzalez, the Arrupe Centre provides children like Chen with support and opportunities they may not access otherwise. Freecall: 1800 257 296 catholicmission.org.au/cambodia …………..

Carers Week This week we acknowledge and thank God for Carers. Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Carers are an integral part of Australia’s health system and are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems. Australia has over 2.7 million carers, 12% of the population. Carers and paid support workers are vital within our church. The Church must become ever more that community which witnesses to the fact the care of Jesus is still present in the midst of our humanity. There are a few prayer bookmarks in

the foyer if you would like to take one.

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The Corner UC Op Shop is located at The Corner Uniting Church at Warradale. Whilst we are currently not open to the public, we will be uploading items for sale on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheCornerUCOpShop . We encourage you to “like” our page and keep up to date with our items for sale. Thank you.