Dear friends,

This image painted by Sieger Koder is called

Washing of the feet. I chose it as my ordination card sixteen years ago. It reminds me that nourished by the Eucharist I am called to serve and love.

Each of us in our own way and through our own vocation discover that the Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives. The Eucharist is an o p p o r t u n i t y t o encounter the risen Lord. The Eucharist challenges us day by

day to serve and to love. Not an easy task. Yet that is our mandate.

It is appropriate on the feast of Corpus Christi this Sunday that some young people from Rosebery will celebrate First Holy Communion. On behalf of the whole community I want to congratulate them and encourage them in the practice of their faith. We will honour them after the 9.30am Mass with a party in the hall. All are welcome.

Fr Paul Smithers

The Parishes of City South acknowledge the Gadigal People as the traditional custodians of this land.

Parish News Parish Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri – 10am-2pm

Office Phone: (02) 9663 5343

Secretary: Therese Poulton (Mon & Wed), Maria Awad (Thur& Fri)

Office Address: 74 Rosebery Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018

Postal Address: PO Box 1067, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

roseberycatholic@gmail.com | www.roseberyparish.org

Fr Paul Smithers | Parish Priest | Follow on Instagram & Twitter: @frpaulsmithers After hours emergency contact 9698 2869

Weekend Mass Times St Joseph ’s, Rosebery

Adoration 4.00pm—5.00pm Benediction: 5.00pm Saturday Vigil: 6.15pm

Sunday: 7.30am & 9.30am

(with Kid’s Liturgy)

Reconciliation Saturday 5.15pm—6pm

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waterloo Saturday Rosary & Benediction 4.30pm

Saturday Vigil 5.00pm Sunday 9.00am

St Vincent de Paul, Redfern

Sunday: 11.00am

Weekday Masses St Joseph ’s Rosebery

Monday 7.00am Communion Service Tuesday—Thursday 7.00am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waterloo Tuesday 5.00pm (followed by Adoration)

Friday 9.00am (School Mass) 1st Saturday of Month 10.00am

St Vincent de Paul, Redfern Wednesday—Thursday 9.00am Friday 8.00am

Baptisms: by appointment Marriages: by appointment with 6

months notice Please contact the Parish Office.

Fr Gerard Woo Ling Assistant Priest

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ | 2nd/3rd June, 2018

Don’t forget to keep in touch on the Parishes of City South Facebook page.

Catholic Parishes of City South Parish is an opportunity to strengthen and

grow the Catholic community in the local area, with the view to create a

united faith community.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

(electronic transfers only): Thank you for your contributions towards our Parishes.

Our bank details are: Rosebery

Account Name: Rosebery Parish Church Account

BSB: 062 784 | Account No.: 053 750 02

Redfern

Account name: Redfern Parish Church Account

BSB: 062 784 | Account No.: 208 450 00

Waterloo

Account name: Waterloo Parish Church Account

Waterloo Rosters Commentator Readers Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

5pm This Steven Belcastro Dave Douglas David Gallagher (Acolyte), Yvonne Smith,

Mark Blackman Next Melissa Steven Belcastro

Overhead Projector Melissa, Wendy

9.00am This Julie Keyes Ann Kinghan Tony Murillo, Julie Keyes, Gaye Carey

Next Brad Campbell Julie Keyes Sabby Gonzaga, Salome Li, Nghia Nguyen

Overhead Projector Marilyn Munday, Samuel Harianto

Cleaners 2 Counters Roster

Waterloo Parish—Those who are sick: Virginia Peloe, Jim Dubber, Renae Aslanis, Julius Soedarma, Jennie Brooks, Patricia McBride, Elena Crooks, Bernard Gee, Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Ian Heads, Eduardo S. Sevilla, Maria Sevilla, Fr Keith Teefey CSsR, Malia Manu, John Middlemass, Peter Aplin, Khoa Nam Tran, Louisa Cregan, Mary Wiseman, Mary Carroll, Corrine Faunce, Tony Geraslkis, Ellie Irwin, Joe Milson, Sandra Truong, Elizabeth Anderson, Pat Traynor, Peter Bedford, Janice Leis, Dawn Harkins, Carla Carestia, Brenda Evans, Frances Savage, Oscar Mancuso, Jennifer Judd, Tom O’Shea, Bill Farral, Judy Shepperd, Irene Brander, Danielle Milller, Jennifer Phan, Sean Hickey, Elizabeth

Single, Charlie Hayden, Francis & Maria Pham, Patricia Riordan, Lyn Mulryan, Helen Henricks, Gerald O’Shea, Neville Cameron, Howard Hastings, Delfin Lucia Jose

Julio Sabina Maria, and all the housebound.

We pray for the souls of: Ariel K. Abrogar, Deirdre Pennal, Jay Rosenstrauss, Adelaide Bennetts, Gerard O’Shea, Josephine Nappa, Marlene Isabel Newton, Phil Newberry, Mary Hickson, Shirley Hastings, Dorothy Blackman, Veronica McNamara, Elisabeth Carey, Bill

Harkins, Anna Nguyen, Laura Skelkton, Josephine Merriman, Susan Bryson, Marie O’Donnell, Jan Lloyd, Maria Medrano-David, Joyce Bagnal, Gloria Lewis, Eliza Myrapich, Dunstan Wade, Richard Vincent, Marciano Gaddi, David Bendler, Daudsyah Sadeli, Anthony and Henrique Assuncao, Aluim Temporza, Ronald Thew, John Mears, Zelie Bergan, Menotti & Rosina Cavallaro, Carmela, Lucia, Stella and Maria Agazio, Joseph Cusack, the Cusack and McAuiffe families, Fr Terrence Purcell, Fr Leslie Bogot, Joyce Reilly, Cath and Allan Farrelly, Raymond & Dorothy Blackman, William & Mary Ann Blackman, Leonard & Rita Taylor, Mirtis Buosi Manzano, Richard Vincent, and all the

Holy Souls.

Vision for Catholic Parish of City South - The key tenants of the Catholic faith – Love, Truth and Beauty - will un-

derpin the vision for City South. Our parishes will acknowledge and celebrate the diverse needs and interests of

its united faith community. Fr Paul

Farewell to Monsignor Greg

Monsignor Greg had a great love for Mount Carmel

church. Before he started his new mission at South

Strathfield he expressed a desire that in lieu of a

farewell gift parishioners could donate to the painting fund. Therefore next weekend at Our Lady

of Mt Carmel church Waterloo, a leaving collection

will be held to acknowledge Monsignor Greg's 8 years

of service to the parish which would be added to the

Parish Painting Fund.

Volunteers required for Court Support

Father Peter Carroll, Chaplain at Long Bay

Correctional Centre, is looking for volunteers to

deliver meals to the inmates at the Downing Centre

Sydney. Training and support will be provided for

volunteers. If you would like to learn more about this ministry please come to our information session

after the 11.30 Mass, 8th July at St. Mary’s

Church 21 Swanson Street Erskineville.

I received a letter from Archbishop Anthony to say that the Safe Access to Reproductive Health Clinics Bill

2018 has passed the NSW parliament. The implications of this Bill pose a direct threat to freedom of religion

and free speech. The Archbishop notes that the Cathedral has often seen demonstrations by various groups

especially pro abortion groups shouting through loud speakers that interrupt the Mass and holding offensive

placards. We need to ask that if the government is prepared to enact legislation to create 150 metre ‘safe ac-

cess zones’ around an abortion clinic will they also do the same around Cathedrals and Churches. The Arch-

bishop suggests we contact our local MP. Mr Chris Gordon from the Archdiocese can support you with re-

sources Christopher.gordon@sydneycatholic.org

Vision for Catholic Parishes of City South - While City South represents a ‘renewal’, it will remain faithful to the

liturgy, expectations and traditions of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church is ever ancient, ever new. Fr Paul

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR ROSEBERY COMMUNITY Our Sick: We pray for our parishioners who are

unwell at this time. If your loved ones are in

hospital or seriously ill, please contact the Parish

Office.

Birthdays: Sanja Bogic (2 June); Scarlett Lobo &

Geraldine Viray Arricsgado (3 June); Laurentius

Kurniawan (4 June); Dominic Maher (5 June);

Stephen Bojic , Delia Paredes & Kerrie Bornor (6

June); Matthew Jackson & Rita Walker (7 June); Josephine Bezzina (8 June)

Wedding Anniversary: Rey & Abel Villanueva (8

June)

Death Anniversaries: Geoff Rayner (4 June)

Remembered in Masses (RIP): Joan Machado, Charles & Carmen Vassallo, Maryanne & Joseph

Grima, Carol Allred, Kath Lawlor, Louise Desprez,

Michael Poulton, James Morgan, Gavin Abbey,

Therese Chahwan, Manuel Pontes, Joseph &

Rose Lia, Maria Ala, John Lloyd, Luciano Tureo,

Alice Balbi, Dorothy Walker, Patricia Church, Rose & Joseph Lia, Mary Anne Tomarchio, Mary

Carolan, Bonello family, Therese & Alfred Scerri,

Arthur & Janice Gray, Ethel & George Gray,

Arthur & Rose Dennett, Bill & Pat Clarke,

Sydney & Violet Green, Arthur & Edna Dennett, John & Eileen Dennett, Hazel Holly, Arthur &

Rose Dennett, Isabel Fenech, Margaret & Joseph

Fenech, Reg, Bryan & Beryl Buist, Lawrie Beach,

Shirley Turner, Sr. Patricia Wilkinson, Anna,

Stanley & Jim Atkins, Bill, Muriel & Marc

Wickert, Carmen Bonello

For Mass offerings, please use the envelopes available on the notice tables.

Rosebery Rosters Readers Extraordinary Ministers of

Communion

6.15pm This Grainne N. & Helen W. Robyn C. & Therese P.

Next Bianca R .& Daphne S. Pam D. & Gina D.

7:30am This John S. & Patricia M. Kath Atkins

Next Josette M. & Michael B. John S.

9:30am This Hannah N. & Melissa S. Nancy P & Lisa S.

Next Amelia K. & Abbey K. Pilar P & Lisa S.

Counters This T McDonald, G Elliott, T Lumibao

Next N. P. & A. Paredes

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father.

REFLECTION TIME

At St Joseph’s parish, we are trialling a time of reflection, with music, scripture and the rosary before the vigil Mass. It’s a time to destress, focus and contemplate before the Mass starts. Drop in and recharge by enjoying some reflective time. All ages welcome, Saturday, June 9, 2018, starting

at 5:15pm. Kind Regards, Rachel M: 0432 508 840

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Please keep in your prayers these children who are

receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend at St

Joseph's Rosebery during the 9.30 am Mass: Christian

Koh, Ayrton Kwu, Ayla Kwu, Marcel Marando, Rose Saliba,

Madeleine Saliba, Oliver Jessop and Julio Oliveira.

MORNING TEA

The monthly morning tea at Rosebery will be held in the

Hall after the 9.30 am Mass this Sunday. You are most

welcome to join in the special celebration of our First Holy

Communion children.

JOEY'S KIDS - SUNDAY KIDS LITURGY

Joey's Kids is held during the 9.30am Mass at Rosebery and is suitable for primary school aged children.

Through talk and craft we explore the message of the

Gospel of the day. Enquiries can be made to the Parish

Office or just turn up for the 9.30am Mass at Rosebery.

ROSEBERY PLANNED GIVING

Planned Giving Envelopes for Rosebery Parish for the

period commencing 01 July 2018 will be available for

collection from the weekend 16/17 June 2018.In an ef-

fort to eliminate waste and reduce printing costs, some

numbers have been re-allocated. Those that are affected

will receive a letter accompanying their envelopes with

details. If there are any parishioners that would like to

enter the Planned Giving System and require a set of en-

velopes, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you for

your continued support. Maria Awad (Bookkeeper)

"When we speak to Jesus with simplicity and with all our heart, He does like a mother who holds her child's head with her hands and covers it with kisses and caresses."- St. John Vianney, on adoring Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Ex 24:3-8

Moses went and told the people all the commands of

the Lord and all the ordinances. In answer, all the

people said with one voice, ‘We will observe all the

commands that the Lord has decreed.’ Moses put all

the commands of the Lord into writing, and early

next morning he built an altar at the foot of the

mountain, with twelve standing-stones for the twelve

tribes of Israel. Then he directed certain young

Israelites to offer holocausts and to immolate

bullocks to the Lord as communion sacrifices. Half

of the blood Moses took up and put into basins, the

other half he cast on the altar. And taking the Book

of the Covenant he read it to the listening people,

and they said, ‘We will observe all that the Lord has

decreed; we will obey.’ Then Moses took the blood

and cast it towards the people. ‘This’ he said ‘is the

blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with

you, containing all these rules.’

The Word of the Lord

Responsorial Psalm

(R.) I will take the cup of salvation, and call on

the name of the Lord.

1.How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me?

The cup of salvation I will raise;

I will call on the Lord’s name. (R.)

2. O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of

his faithful.

Your servant, Lord, your servant am I;

you have loosened my bonds. (R.)

3. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make:

I will call on the Lord’s name.

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil before all his people.

(R.)

Second Reading Heb 9:11-15

The blood of Christ will purify our inner selves.

Now Christ has come, as the high priest of all the

blessings which were to come. He has passed

through the greater, the more perfect tent, which is

better than one made by men’s hands because it is

not of this created order; and he has entered the

sanctuary once and for all, taking with him not the

blood of goats and bull calves, but his own blood,

having won an eternal redemption for us. The blood

of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer are

sprinkled on those who have incurred defilement

and they restore the holiness of their outward lives;

how much more effectively the blood of Christ, who

offered himself as the perfect sacrifice to God

through the eternal Spirit, can purify our inner self

from dead actions so that we do our service to the

living God.

He brings a new covenant, as the mediator, only so

that the people who were called to an eternal

inheritance may actually receive what was promised:

his death took place to cancel the sins that infringed

the earlier covenant.

The Word of the Lord

Gospel Acclamation Jn 6:51-52

Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven,

says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for

ever. Alleluia!

Gospel Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the

Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to

Jesus, ‘Where do you want us to go and make the

preparations for you to eat the passover?’ So he sent

two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the city

and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water.

Follow him, and say to the owner of the house which

he enters, “The Master says: Where is my dining

room in which I can eat the passover with my

disciples?” He will show you a large upper room

furnished with couches, all prepared. Make the

preparations for us there.’ The disciples set out and

went to the city and found everything as he had told

them, and prepared the Passover.

And as they were eating he took some bread, and

when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave

it to them. ‘Take it,’ he said ‘this is my body.’ Then

he took a cup, and when he had returned thanks he

gave it to them, and all drank from it, and he said to

them, ‘This is my blood, the blood of the covenant,

which is to be poured out for many. I tell you

solemnly, I shall not drink any more wine until the

day I drink the new wine in the kingdom of God.’

After psalms had been sung they left for the Mount

of Olives.

The Gospel of the Lord

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