30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Sunday October 23, 2016

St Michael’s Parish Information www.smpt.org.au

Fr Bernard Buckley Parish Priest Fr Prasanna Costa Assistant Priest Parish Centre 5174 2060 Priests’ Residence: 5174 6765 56 Loch Park Road, Traralgon

Sr Doreen Dagge RSJ 5174 9997

Monsignor John Allman O’Mara House 5174 9674

St Michael’s Parish Office 5174 2060 33 Kay Street, Traralgon Fax 5174 2981 Parish Secretary: Mrs Bev O’Brien Email: sec@smpt.org.au Office hours – Tues to Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm Sacraments Admin: 5174 2060

Baptisms: Four weeks notice required Weddings: Six months notice required

Parish Pastoral Council Susan Grout Chairperson, Fr Bernard, Fr Prasanna, Sr Doreen, Chris DiCorleto, Rose Pearson, Greg Imhagwe, Doug Doherty, Cathy Blackford, Ros Joyner and Rob Tarraran.

Our Schools: St Gabriel’s School 5174 5515 Principal: Mrs Ros Joyner St Michael’s School 5174 3295 Acting Principal: Ms Jan Fitzpatrick Lavalla Catholic College 5174 5272 Principal: Mr John Freeman Kildare Campus 5174 8111 Director: Mr Doug Doherty St Paul’s Campus 5174 7355 Director: Ms Lee McKenzie

St Michael’s Parish, Traralgon

in partnership with

St Mary’s Parish, Yarram and including

St Columbkille’s, Glengarry

St Gerard’s Woodside

St Michael’s Vision Statement: Inspired by Jesus Christ, we are

a welcoming Catholic Community seeking to enrich lives.

Come and join us!

St Michael’s Mission Statement:

To provide opportunities for parishioners -

to grow in holiness,

to discover and live out their personal and community call, to mission to live as Catholics who effectively transform

society.

his own marriage. He was struck with a piece of timber, opening a gash on his head. He eventually arranged a separation that ensured the best outcome for the couple’s two-year-old daughter. United by their shared experiences, Steven and Jacinta are wounded healers—instruments of peace—helping others to turn away from violence and bring positive change to their communities. Jacinta even came to forgive her ex-husband and now encourages her children to spend time with their father; something that may never have happened without the Mercy Works program. Providing counselling, workshops and vocational training, the Mercy Works program is connecting isolated local families to the support they so urgently need. Catholic Mission provides significant and vital funding to Mercy Works so that these programs can continue to change lives. Any support we can offer is gratefully received for this important service to many vulnerable people in Papua New Guinea. We can reach out and make a lasting, positive change for lives in our closest neighbour. We can help them create a better future with less fear and pain of domestic violence. If parishioners would like to assist this worthy cause, envelopes will be available in the churches next weekend. Fr Bernard

CATHOLIC MISSIONS: WORLD MISSION APPEAL: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace (St Francis of Assisi). Domestic violence is, sadly, not uncommon around the world. In recent years, Australia has raised awareness of domestic violence through significant campaigns. Unfortunately, progress can take a lot longer in developing countries, such as Papua New Guinea. In isolated and disadvantaged rural areas of Papua New Guinea that lack support networks, the effects of family violence are particularly devastating. Thankfully, the Catholic Church is working closely with local people to reverse the dangerous trend of domestic violence that has troubled Papua New Guinea for decades. Two people from Papua New Guinea who have managed to escape domestic violence are Steven and Jacinta. Following is a part of their stories. Jacinta, a resident of Kiunga, a small town in Papua New Guinea, was a victim of domestic violence. Trapped in an abusive relationship, her life was turned upside down by the horrendous violence she experienced. She recalls feeling worthless and lost. During the pregnancy of her second child, she sank to her lowest point. “I thought to myself, ‘this is the end of the world; this is the end of me’,” she says. “I just didn’t know where to get help.” Luckily, Jacinta was able to seek the help of the Mercy Sisters and enter their Mercy Works program. This began a process of healing for Jacinta. Whilst there, she met Steven Dude, who is a community leader. Like Jacinta, Steven was subjected to abuse and violent outbursts throughout

PLEASE PRAY FOR: We remember those who have died recently including Phil Fawcett, Renald Buhagiar, Mary Kilday, Walter Dyblik, Cosmo Albanese, Edgar England, Liz King, Amanda Dawson, Craig Jeffs and Tom Boyle and all those whose anniversaries occur at this time including Fred Sherry, Spanõ Agostino, Raso Maria Concetta, Spanõ Elena and Spanõ Luciano. Lord, let your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: including Pearce Morgan, Veronica Barter, Tony Tactor, Fr Frank Freeman, Jan Gilmour, Mary O’Brien, Carolyn Gleeson, Barry Felmingham, Gary Donchi, Anna Lapuh, Fergus Darmody, Louis Janssen, Peter Jenner, Rita Sweeney, Peter Heron, Mia Coulthard, Father Frank Young and Sarah Parker and all who seek our prayers.

WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations and the very best wishes of us all to Rebecca Morland and Jesse Locandro who are to be married at St Michael’s this weekend. “Father, hear our prayers for Rebecca and Jesse. With faith in you and in each other they pledge their love today.” Rite of Marriage.

BAPTISMS: This weekend we welcome for Baptism, Ella Elizabeth Chapman, daughter of Steve and Nicole; Ashton Mathew Fenech, son of Mathew and Lisa; and Annabel Elisabeth Wight, daughter of Brenton and Lidia. Congratulations to the families, from us all. The next meeting for those preparing for Baptism is on Tuesday 15th November at 7:00pm in the Parish Centre. Please contact the Parish Office on 5174 2060 for further information.

WELCOME: This weekend, we welcome Maddison, Hamish, Angus & Noah Harle, children of Lee and Sarah as members of our parish. We recognize their baptisms in the Anglican church, and welcome them to membership of our church. May their journeys with God in the family of St Michael’s bring them many blessings. RECONCILIATION 2016: Our young people preparing for Reconciliation will be bringing their Prayer Letters to our Masses this weekend. Please take one, and should you miss out, please remember to keep the children and their families in your prayers. The second Parent/Child Workshop will be held on Wednesday October 26. Two sessions to choose from either 4:00pm or 5:30pm.

WORKING BEE : A huge ‘thank you’ to all who turned up to the working bee on Wednesday. The place is looking great! It’s wonderful to see people taking such good care of our buildings and surrounds.

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Our History Book: 1916-2016. Copies are now available in the Piety Stall for $5.00 each. A good history of a wonderful parish.

GOSPEL REFLECTION by Michael Tate : Today’s Gospel is another of Jesus’ parables and it begins “Two men went up to the Temple to pray”. But only one of them actually prayed: ‘God be merciful to me, a sinner’. The other informs God how well he is doing in the piety stakes. Notice that he strings together a whole lot of verbs, all in the first person singular! This means he is in mortal danger of staying in the first person singular after death, which his Hellish. The other is said to be ‘humble’. I like the English companion word: ‘humus’. He is well-grounded, knows where he is standing, sometimes in the manure of life. It takes courage and humility to admit to God exactly where we stand. We can do so in Confession, or less formally simply praying: ‘God be merciful to me, a sinner’. We could pause for a moment to humbly pray so that we may hope to hear Our Lord say: ‘This woman, this man, this boy, this girl, went home at rights with God.’

GOOD LUCK YEAR 12 STUDENTS: One hundred and thirty Lavalla Catholic College Year Twelve students, their families and College staff came together to share in a moving Graduation Mass on Thursday evening. Congratulations to the students on finishing their secondary schooling

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK: Our Parish is asked to be fully compliant with WWCC (or VIT equivalent) evidence for every volunteer and staff member in our Parish. We are asked to be ready by October 25, 2016. There is still a large number of people who are yet to furnish the office with current WWCC / VIT credentials. Could all volunteers please ensure the Parish Office has their up to date WWCC records. If you need assistance to obtain a WWCC certificate, please contact Bev in the parish office on 5174 2060.

www.smpt.org.au: Our website is up and

running, huge thanks to Steve Kimani and Adrian Crawford. We now need information about our Parish Groups to go on the website. So, can you all please start thinking – we need a very short description of your Groups aims, activities and details of who to contact to join. When yours is together, please email to sec@smpt.org.au.

CHURCH SIGNS:

For God so loved the world, that He didn't send a committee.

Don’t give up! Moses was once a basket-case too!

SUNDAY MASS TIMES Saturday 6.00pm St Michael’s

Traralgon Sunday 9:30am St Michael’s

Traralgon

10:00am St Mary’s Yarram

10:00am St Columbkille’s Glengarry

6:00 pm St Michael’s Traralgon

WEEKDAY LITURGY TIMES

24th October to 29th October Mon 24

9:30am

Community Liturgy of the Word, St Michael’s

Tues 25 11:00am Requiem Mass for Mr Renald Buhagiar, St Michael’s

11:30am Mass, St Mary’s

Wed 26 10:00am Mass, St Mary’s

12:00pm Mass, St Michael’s

Thu 27 9:30am Mass, St Michael’s

Fri 28 9:30am Mass, St Michael’s

Sat 29 9:30am Mass, St Michael’s

Rosary: Tuesday to Sunday 30 minutes before Mass.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 10:15am & 5:30pm or any time by arrangement with Father.

POP UP ‘OP SHOP’?: We are trying to gauge whether there is any interest in this concept, where we collect OpShop / Garage Sale type items, and then pick a date for a ‘Pop Up Sale’. We would need a base to operate the sale from, and probably a storage area to collect goods in. Moneys raised by the sale of goods would be used to help make some improvements around the Church. If you’ve any helpful ideas, please contact Carmel Collis on 5175 0549. CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Children’s Liturgy takes place at 9.30am Mass on Sunday mornings. It’s a joyous time, sharing the Gospel with the children at their level. If you feel you are able to help out in this worthwhile ministry, please contact the Parish Office on 5174 2060. If you have need of more information, please call Carol on 5174 7712.

ST MICHAEL’S MUMS & DADS GROUP: A great place to meet other parents and have some fun with the kids. Come and enjoy fellowship, friendship and food! We meet every Wednesday during school terms at St Michael’s Mary MacKillop Hall, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Any inquiries to Jen Hanratty 5176 1178 or Louise Varsaci 0414 540 296.

SMY@L – St Michael’s Youth @ Latitude: St Michael’s Parish Youth Group for young people in Yr 5 – lower

secondary Friday 4th November – Croquet & Games Night. Try something new and have fun at the same time. Permission slip required for walk to Croquet Club (available on the night). Meet at St Michael’s Mary MacKillop Hall, 6:30 – 8:30pm. Cost $3.00. Contact Sally 0403 282 630 for info.

FAMILY GROUPS: The combined Family Groups will hold a brunch in the Mary MacKillop Hall after 9:30am Mass this Sunday. Please bring along a plate of finger food to share. Tea, coffee and cordial supplied. Parish History books available for sale. All parishioners welcome!!

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: The CPG meets every Thursday evening at 7:30pm in the Mary MacKillop Hall. All are welcome to come and join in! Enquiries to Cathy on 5174 3001.

LADIES WORSHIP IN SONG: A chance to get together with other women and enjoy singing hymns and carols at the Traralgon Baptist Church, 58-62 Kay Street from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Entry by donation. Please bring a plate of food to share. Children welcome, playroom available. For further details please call 0431 936 653.

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FINANCE MATTERS: “…for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 Pride and ego is the root cause of most of our sins. Thinking your time is so valuable, your talent is better than anyone else and your money gives you status is another way of making those things “gods” before God. Remember all those gifts were God-given. Instead we should be humbled by God’s abundant generosity and our hearts should be filled with gratitude.

Weekend October 15 & 16 First Collection: $1163.00 P/Giving Envelopes: $2181.00 September Electronic donations: Credit Cards $4205.00 Direct Debit $6048.40 Thank you for your generosity If you wish to have further information about our Planned Giving programme, please contact the Parish Office. Counters: Oct 23 Arend Team Oct 30 Armstrong Team

Rosters for October 29 & 30 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Lector Commentator Eucharistic Ministers Welcomers Music Sacristan

Saturday 6:00pm

Sr Doreen S Hill J & M McLaughlin, C DiCorleto, Volunteer

H Luque Jane A Symonds

Sunday 9:30 am

B Edgar M Moulton B McKenna, D Bau, T & L Panozzo-Tilé, Volunteers (x 2)

R Benbow M Blanchard

Jane P & L Van der Velden

Sunday 6:00pm

K Matters J Hanrahan C Marino, J Reid, Rob Tarraran, Volunteer

D Buckland Jane L Theissling

Altar Cleaning: October 24 J Scholtes October 31 S Edgar Church Cleaning: October Couling Team November Rickwood Team Children's Liturgy of the Word: October 23 Team 2 C Dalton, L Zalesiak, G Edgar Mick’s Kitchen: October 27 Scholtes Team November 03 Hemming Team Touring Statue of Our Lady: October 30 Mons Allman November 06 E & P Van der Velden

Please contact the family before you leave the statue to make sure they are home. Thank you.

For further information regarding roster please contact: Marie Moulton 5174 0938 Email: memou_38@bigpond.com

Entrance Antiphon Cf Ps 104:3-4

Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice;

turn to the Lord and his strength;

constantly seek his face.

First Reading Sir 35:12-14, 16-18

A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus

The prayer of the humble will penetrate the heavens.

The Lord is a judge who is no respecter of personages.

He shows no respect of personages to the detriment

of a poor man, he listens to the plea of the injured

party.

He does not ignore the orphan's supplication, nor the

widow's as she pours out her story. The man who with

his whole heart serves God will be accepted, his

petitions will carry to the clouds.

The humble man’s prayer pierces the clouds,

until it arrives he is inconsolable nor will he desist until

the Most High takes notice of him, acquits the virtuous

and delivers judgement.

And the Lord will not be slow, nor will he be dilatory

on their behalf.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 32:2-3. 17-19. 23. R. v.7

(R.) The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

1. I will bless the Lord at all times,

his praise always on my lips;

in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.

The humble shall hear and be glad. (R.)

2. The Lord turns his face against the wicked

to destroy their remembrance from the earth.

The just call and the Lord hears

and rescues them in all their distress. (R.)

3. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted;

those whose spirit is crushed he will save.

The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants.

Those who hide in him shall not be

condemned. (R.)

Second Reading 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18

A reading from the second letter of St Paul to

Timothy

All that remains is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.

My life is already being poured away as a libation, and

the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought

the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the

finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now

is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which

the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that

Day; and not only to me but to all those who have

longed for his Appearing.

The first time I had to present my defence, there was

not a single witness to support me. Every one of them

deserted me – may they not be held accountable for

it. But the Lord stood by me and gave me power, so

that through me the whole message might be

proclaimed for all the pagans to hear; and so I was

rescued from the lion’s mouth.

The Lord will rescue me from all evil attempts on me,

and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him

be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation 2 Cor 5:19

Alleluia, alleluia!

God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to

himself;

and the Good News of reconciliation he has

entrusted to us.

Alleluia!

Gospel Lk 18:9-14

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke The publican returned to his home justified; the pharisee did not.

Jesus spoke the following parable to some people who

prided themselves on being virtuous and despised

everyone else, ‘Two men went up to the Temple to

pray, one a Pharisee, the other a tax collector. The

Pharisee stood there and said this prayer to himself,

“I thank you, God, that I am not grasping, unjust,

adulterous like the rest of mankind, and particularly

that I am not like this tax collector here. I fast twice

a week; I pay tithes on all I get.” The tax collector

stood some distance away, not daring even to raise

his eyes to heaven; but he beat his breast and said,

“God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” This man, I tell

you, went home again at rights with God; the other

did not. For everyone who exalts himself will be

humbled, but the man who humbles himself will be

exalted.’

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C _ Sunday October 23, 2016

Next weeks Readings 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Wisdom 11:22 – 12:2 Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10