9th OCTOBER 2016 28th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS

Please fill-in a Membership Form which is available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or

hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you

PARISH NEWSLETTER

CATHOLIC PARISH OF APPLECROSS

St Benedict’s Church

Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys

115 Ardross St PO Box 1831 Ardross WA 6153 Applecross, 6953

Tel: 9364 1120 Fax: 9316 9587 E: admin@stbenedicts.net.au www.stbenedicts.net.au

Entrance Antiphon Ps 129:3-4

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,

Lord, who could stand?

But with you is found forgiveness,

O God of Israel.

First Reading: 2 Kgs 5:14-17

A reading from the second book of

the Kings

Naaman the leper went down and

immersed himself seven times in the

Jordan, as Elisha had told him to do.

And his flesh became clean once

more like the flesh of a little child.

Returning to Elisha with his whole

escort, he went in and stood before

him. ‘Now I know’ he said, ‘that there

is no God in all the earth except in

Israel. Now, please, accept a present

from your servant.’ But Elisha replied,

‘As the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will

accept nothing.’ Naaman pressed

him to accept, but he refused. Then

Naaman said, ‘Since your answer is

“No,” allow your servant to be given

as much earth as two mules may

carry, because your servant will no

longer offer holocaust or sacrifice to

any god except the Lord.’

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 97:1-4. R. see v.2

(R.) The Lord has revealed to the

nations his saving power.

Second Reading: 2 Tm 2:8-13

A reading from the second letter of St

Paul to Timothy

Remember the Good News that I carry.

‘Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung

from the race of David’; it is on account

of this that I have my own hardships to

bear, even to being chained like a crimi-

nal – but they cannot chain up God’s

news. So I bear it all for the sake of those

who are chosen, so that in the end they

may have the salvation that is in Christ

Jesus and the eternal glory that comes

with it.

Here is a saying that you can rely on:

If we have died with him, then we shall

live with him. If we hold firm, then we

shall reign with him. If we disown him,

then he will disown us. We may be un-

faithful, but he is always faithful,

for he cannot disown his own self.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation: 1 Thes 5:18

Alleluia, alleluia!

For all things give thanks to God,

because this is what he expects of you in

Christ Jesus.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Lk 17:11-19

A reading from the holy Gospel according

to Luke

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus travelled

along the border between Samaria and

Galilee. As he entered one of the villages,

ten lepers came to meet him. They stood

some way off and called to him, ‘Jesus!

Master! Take pity on us.’ When he saw

them he said, ‘Go and show yourselves

to the priests.’ Now as they were going

away they were cleansed. Finding

himself cured, one of them turned

back praising God at the top of his

voice and threw himself at the feet of

Jesus and thanked him. The man was

a Samaritan. This made Jesus say,

‘Were not all ten made clean? The

other nine, where are they? It seems

that no one has come back to give

praise to God, except this foreigner.’

And he said to the man, ‘Stand up

and go on your way. Your faith has

saved you.’

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ

Communion Antiphon Cf. Ps 33:11

The rich suffer want and go hungry,

but those who seek the Lord lack no

blessing.

SOCIAL CALENDAR October

Su M Tu W Th F Sa 4/10/16 Mass of Healing & M/Tea Mass

1

9/10/16 7.30am Parish Morning Tea Morning Tea

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

15/10/16 Liturgy Office Workshop - Catholic Worship

event

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

15/10/16 PPC Presentation at Mass & Social

event

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

16/10/16 PPC Presentation at Mass & Morning Tea

event

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20/10/16 PPC Meeting @ 7.30pm meeting

30 31

22-23/10/16

BenedictCare Commitment Weekend

event

29/10/16 Parish Busy Bee Busy Bee

MASS TIMES

Mon: Communion Service @ 7am

Wed/Fri: 7.00am

Tues/Thurs: 9.00am

Sat: 7.30am

Sat Vigil: 6.00pm

Sun: 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

If Public Holiday falls on Mon/

Wed/Fri, Mass/Communion

Service will be celebrated at

7.30am

SAT: 6PM SUN: 7.30AM SUN:9.30AM SUN: 6PM

ACOLYTE M. WELSH S. ROBERTSON W. VAN ALEBEEK K. BOWNES

ALTAR SERVERS J. CARRICK

A. CARRICK E. ROBERTSON

V. ROBERTSON

N. XANTHIS

M. DA SILVA C. FIRTH

T. FIRTH

COLLECTORS T. GARBIN

I. COORAY T. YOUNG

C. WOOLFORD

R. BUNN M. NADONE

A. DARGIE

COMMENTATORS E. SANTIMANO S. HOBDAY M. HANDYSIDE C. GELDENHUYS

READERS T. JENNINGS

ME. REGO J. HERON

A. SCOTT N. WOODCOCK

J. PHILLIPS B. KERMAN

C. COSTIN

EMOCH

S & G CLAY

I & E BANKS

K. PACYNA

M. REGO

M. ANDERSON

B. LILLIS

B. FARRELL

L. ORIFICI

M. HARRIS

L. HANDCOCK

J. PHILLIPS

S. NEALE

M. SANDFORD

J. NORTON

D. LONGO

J & M CINANNI

C. GELDENHUYS

R. PAUL

ALTAR SOCIETY: C. GELDENHUYS, MRS D. ALLEN COUNTERS: J & M CINANNI, N & D THOMAS, J. D’CRUZ PILGRIM STATUE: A. TARANTO CHILDREN’S LITURGY: C. MORRIS

Archdiocesan & Other News:

11 Oct IS SHE SAFE? THE COURAGE OF OUR CONVICTIONS On International Day of the Girl Child, Catholic Mission will present an evening of discussion with expert panellists around the issue of human trafficking and the life-changing benefits of girl-child education as a means of combatting the crime. Tuesday, 11 October, 7-9pm at St Thomas More College, Crawley (please park opposite at UWA). All welcome. Free but please RSVP to relations.cm@perthcatholic.org.au.

12 Oct MENTAL HEALTH TALK Presented by Tasha Broomhall from Blooming Minds, the session will cover how change can affect individuals and how individuals can learn to better manage emotional wellbeing and pro-actively build resilience. Participants will learn strategies to proactively reduce per-sonal stress and develop an individual plan to support themselves through times of change. Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth, Wednesday, 12 October, 7-9pm. RSVP to

book a seat. Cost free. Further info: 08 9328 8113 or 08 9328 9571 (TTY) 0401 016 399 (SMS), emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au, Auslan interpreter available

15 Oct FINDING GOD IN LIFE’S STRUGGLES A time of reflection with Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, Saturday, 15 October, 10.30am-2pm; St Francis Xavier Church and Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, Perth. Reconcili-ation 10.30am, Mass 11am, followed by lunch at 12 noon; 1pm reflection in the Church and 2pm tea. This is a free event. Auslan Interpreter available. Please RSVP for catering purposes 08 9328 8113 or 08 9328 9571 (TTY) 0401 016 399 (SMS) emmanuelcen-tre@westnet.com.au.

16 Oct TAIZÉ MEDITATIVE PRAYER You are invited to join the South Perth Taizé praying community, St Joseph’s Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth. Sunday 16 October, 7-8pm (Chapel doors open 6.30pm). Bring a small torch, and invite a friend! Further info: Sr Maree Riddler rsj, 0414 683 926, riddler@sosjwa.org.au.

PARISH ROSTERS— 15 & 16 OCTOBER 2016

Reconciliation: Sat: 11am—12noon 4.30pm-5.30pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mon: 7.30am—5pm Tues/Thurs: 9.30am—5pm Wed/Fri: 7.30am—5pm Sat: 8am—12noon

Rosary Groups: For the Sick: Mon—7pm For Priest & Vocations: Sat—8am Cenacle: Thurs—9.30am

Prayer Group: Mary Mother of Sorrows: Thurs @ 1pm in Fr Albert Lynch Room

Baptisms: Sundays @ 11.30am

Marriages: By appointment

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS: Karl Brown Frances Meyerkort

PARISH EVENTS:

11/10—CWL meeting @ 1.15pm 13/10—Prayer Group talk @ 1.30pm 15/10—Catholic Wor-ship Presentation by the Liturgy Office. 15-16/10—PPC Presen-tation to Parish 20/10—PPC Meeting @ 7.30pm

PLEASE PRAY FOR RECENTLY DECEASED:

ANNIVERSARIES: Rose Byrne, Francis Tan, Cecilia McGurk, Bonny Menezes, Terry Ryan and all deceased bene-factors of the parish and all depart-ed family and friends.

New Parishioners, and those not so new, who wish to update their census details: Please put your name and address in the space below and drop into the collection basket or email to the office. Thanks! Name____________________________________________Email____________________________

Residential Address_______________________________________ No of People in household______

PS: If you would like to join the Applecross Parish Planned Giving Programme and give your financial support to maintaining the parish buildings and grounds, please tick this box and Colleen, the Parish Secretary, will organise for a set of planned giving envelopes to be issued to you.

Next Week’s Readings: 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Ex 17:8-13 2nd Reading: 2 Tim 3:14-4:2 Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

ST BENEDICT’S NEWS:

Playgroup Parents and babies to school age are invited to meet each Friday from 9.30am – 11.30am in the Fr Albert Lynch. A great chance for parents and children to play, socialise and share a relaxed morning tea. We have lots of toys, singing, story time and more. We welcome Mums, Dads, grannies, granddads children/babies. Come along or contact: Colleen in the parish office. 9364 1120 /admin@stbenedicts,net.au. New members are always welcome.

PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE PRESENTATION TO THE PARISH—15/16 OCTOBER

The PPC will be making a presenta-tion to our Parish community on the 15th & 16th October at all masses. After the Saturday, 6pm mass there will be a sharing of Cheese & Wine in the Fr Albert Lynch room to meet with the Coun-cillors and after the Sunday 9.30am mass there will be a Morning Tea served for another opportunity to meet and greet with the Councillors.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOX This year we are participating in the above charity event and are calling for everyone’s support and help. We ask that you pack a shoebox (covered in Christmas paper) with gifts for a boy or girl ages, 2-4; 5-9; 10-14 and label the box: Boy—age 2-4, etc. The boxes may be brought back to the Church or dropped off at Maureen Bright’s home—14 Kinross Rd, Applecross, she may also be con-tact on 9364 1719 for any queries. There are leaflets on the table for you to take home. LAST DAY FOR DROP OFF IS SUNDAY, 30TH OCTOBER 2016

COMMUNITY NEWS:

Presented by Norma Woodcock . We all seek hope, wholeness, integration and healing. Wednesday 26

th October 7.30pm to 8.30pm, St Benedict’s Church, Cnr Canning Highway & Ardross St Applecross

Cost: Collection All Welcome [Catholic Education Staff can obtain hours for Faith Formation Accreditation—Registration fee $10 per session] Norma’s 3 new CDs--Imaginative Meditations for Emotional Healing and Healing of Memories will be availa-ble on the night. Further info --www.normawoodcock.com / E: norma@normawoodcock.com-- 0894871772

WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS

Please fill-in a Member-ship Form available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you.

Catholic Worship Book II - 22nd October @ 10.30am-12.30pm

This series of workshops is being held here at St Benedict’s Church and will focus on how to use this new musical resource within the context of your parish and/ or school. The new hymnal is divided into two parts. The first session of the work shop will teach the Service music and the second session of the workshop will teach the hymns relating to the Seasons and the Feasts. We ask for all those in our Parish music ministry to make an effort to attend. Please contact the Parish office for further queries and a registration form.

Our Lady of Sorrows Prayer Group invite you to attend a Course provided by the Centre of Faith Enrichment’s (92415221) Mr. John Auer at St. Benedict’s Parish, Ardross St., Applecross from 13th October - 10th November (exc. 3rd Nov) from 1pm to 3pm for four Thursday afternoons. There will be a cost of $20 per person for the course which will explore Thomas Merton’s Life and Jour-ney and the spiritual path he took. To register please call Elspeth O’Connor 93645800, or Judy Phillips 93649249

REFLECTION: by Richard Leonard SJ

The Gospel of Luke was written about 60 years after the death of Jesus, most probably for the Gentile community at Antioch in Syria. It has four major themes: compassion, healing, prayer, and the outsider. Luke loves telling stories about the Gentiles, not only because they are outsiders, but also because they often show up the faith of the Jews. The story of the ten lepers has Luke at his best.

Lepers were until this century treated as outcasts. Also, in Jesus' day, they were considered sinful and ritually impure. If one touched a leper one incurred that same fate. The leper who comes back to Jesus, however, was also a Samaritan! This guy can't win a trick! He is a leper, a Gentile and a Samaritan. He would have been rejected and despised by everyone, even the other Jewish lepers.

The story of the ten lepers is not just about asking for what we need and being grateful when we get it, as im-portant as that is. In this rich and multi-layered story, Jesus does three things: he reaches out to the untouchables of his day; he heals them and enables them to be welcomed back into the community; he draws attention to the fact that the poorest of the lepers, a Samaritan, is the only one who can recognise the source of the healing and has the humility to return and praise God for it.

As well as the virtue of gratitude, then, Jesus also announces that the Christian community is the place where there is no such thing as an unclean or untouchable person. Jesus touches the lepers and then goes about his business. In doing so he rejects centuries of ritual taboos. We are called to do the same today. We are challenged to get our hands dirty with the most unclean groups of our society, confront the assumptions that marginalise and oppress them, and defend their rights to dignity and participation. Not surprisingly Christians who do this often report the same experience as Jesus: they are staggered at the gratitude and faith of the people society has rejected.

May this Eucharist then be a celebration of the fact there is nothing in our life or in our world that Christ won't touch and heal. All we have to do is say 'please' and 'thank you'. May it also give us strength to go out and do like-wise in the name of Him who has healed us, finding the humility to keep singing that great old hymn, ‘We give thanks to Jesus with all our hearts’.

CHILDREN’S CORNER: