THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF IVANHOE

Parish Priest:

Father Jacob MST 63 Wilfred Rd, Ivanhoe East 9499 5440 frjacob@bigpond.com

Parish Secretary:

Mrs Ruth Villani

Parish Office Address:

4 Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe 3079

Parish Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:15am - 5:15pm

Parish Phone: 9499 1515

Parish Fax: 9499 9959

Parish Email:

catholicparishofivanhoe@bigpond.com

Parish Website:

www.ivanhoecatholics.com

Bookings:

Baptism and Weddings. Enrolments for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation Parish Secretary 9499 1515

Mary Immaculate Hall:

Contact: Parish Secretary 9499 1515

Playgroup:

9.00-11.00am Wed & Thurs Contact: Liz Shearer 0411 345 664 Email: liz.shearer1@gmail.com

Parish Primary Schools:

St Bernadette’s Primary School

Principal: Ms Kathryn Lowe Address: 53 Stanley Street Ivanhoe West 3079 Phone: 9499 3914

Mary Immaculate Primary School

Principal: Ms Kerry Willcox-McGinnes Address: 9 Rockbeare Grove Ivanhoe, 3079 Phone: 9497 1827

Mother of God Primary School

Principal: Ms Louise McGrath Address: 66 Wilfred Road Ivanhoe East 3079 Phone: 9497 1094

15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR C

9 - 10 July 2016

LATEST PARISH NEWS & EVENTS

Mary Immaculate Church

Waverley Ave, Ivanhoe

Mother of God Church

56 Wilfred Rd, Ivanhoe E

St Bernadette’s Church

89 Bond St, Ivanhoe

TRINITY LANE:

Coming soon to 133 Ford St, Ivanhoe will be a new 23- apartment independent living retirement community called "Trinity Lane".

Developed by Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH), Trinity Lane will feature one and two bedroom apartments that will be finished to the highest standards. The development has been architectural-ly designed to become a haven for residents as they enjoy immaculate landscaped surroundings and become part of a new community of fellow retirees.

Public sales start this month, but as a local parishioner you are invited to attend special previews which will be held at 133 Ford St, Ivanhoe on Saturday 16th July from 5 - 6pm and Sunday 17th July from 9.30 - 11.30am. Parishioners will be able to view a model of the site and speak to a Sales Consultant. You can even reserve your very own place within this elegant new community.

To RVSP your attendance or to find out more about Trinity Lane call 1800 809 345 or email live@trinitylane.com.au

Wintertime Luncheon Sunday 10 July:

*** Bring ticket for each paid person attending the luncheon

Marian Centre, Mother of God School after Mass (11.30am)

Access ramp on the side near the car park

BYO drinks. Pre-lunch drinks start 12pm. Lunch finish at 3.30pm

Raffle, Lucky Ticket / Door Prizes …

Catholic Ministry - Austin & Repat. Hospitals:

As you are aware Austin and Repatriation Hospitals are in our ar-ea. Part of our ministry is to reach out to Catholic patients in these two hospitals. Mass is celebrated on a monthly basis, as well as visiting Catholic patients weekly and offer Communion.

“I was sick and you took care of me” (Matthew 25:36). Would you like to take part in the ministry to the Catholic patients at the Austin and Repat Hospitals. You can do this by either participating in the monthly Masses (third Sunday at 9:30am or fourth Sunday at 11:00am) or by visiting the sick bringing them friendship and Communion on a weekly basis. For more information please contact Heidelberg Parish Office 9457 1066.

Parish Office:

Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday 13 July from 12 - 2pm.

Written messages may be left in the locked letter-box near the front

door or please leave a phone message.

PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR 2016

Monday 11 July: School Term 3 commences

Tuesday 12 July:

9:15am: Mass at Mother of God Church

4.15pm: Christian Meditation at Mary Immaculate Hall

7.30pm: St Bernadette’s School Parents & Friends

Wednesday 13 July:

9:15am: Mass at Mary Immaculate Church

12-2pm: Parish Office closed

Thursday 14 July:

9.00am: Liturgy Group at Parish Office

Friday 15 July:

9.15am: Mass at St Bernadette’s Church

Saturday 16 July:

10.00am: Reconciliation at Mary Immaculate Church

6.00pm: Mass at St Bernadette’s Church

Sunday 17 July:

9.00am: Mass at Mary Immaculate Church

10.30am: Mass at Mother of God Church

PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY

We remember Leo Milesi, Ian Hall, Len Villani, Ken Owen, Enrico Defabion, Maria Mascia, Sheila Kinden, Nazha Shamieh and Brenda McMahon who are in need of prayer at this time. We remember all who

provide care and support for those in need.

DEATHS AND ANNIVERSARIES

We remember Nicoletta Mascia and Frank Tuck who died recently. We also remember Richard Makarucha, Lorraine Black, Cristiano Dall’Olio, Geoff McLean, Irma Pertile and Gerry Hevey whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace.

ROSTERS FOR THIS WEEKEND: 9 - 10 July 2016

St B’s Church: Sacristan Reader Special Ministers

6:00pm Saturday J. Gray Sr Frances J. Gray, Sr Carmel ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MI Church: Leader Reader Mass Coordinators

9:00am Sunday J. McCormack M. Napolitano J. Costa _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MOG Church: Sacristan Reader Special Ministers

10:30am Sunday E. Mount E. Mount A. Moloney, A. Patterson M. Pollard

Altar Society: P. Caddy Choir: School Holidays

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ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: 16 - 17 July 2016

St B’s Church: Sacristan Reader Special Ministers

6:00pm Saturday J. Gray C. Dixon B. Jowett, A. Pellizzari _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MI Church: Leader Reader Mass Coordinators

9:00am Sunday K. Bator J. Wignall M. Gilbo

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MOG Church: Sacristan Reader Special Ministers

10:30am Sunday J. Taylor T. Barker G. Reardon, F. Tosolini C. Bellio

Altar Society: A. Moloney Choir: J. O’Brien

COUNTERS 16 - 17 July 2016

St B’s Church: M. Simpson P. Melvaine

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MI Church: P. Nguyen H. Nguyen

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MOG Church J. Curry D. Carey

PARISH NEWS

The Card Ladies at Ryder Cheshire:

The ‘card ladies’ at Ryder Cheshire are so grateful for the bundles of used birthday cards which have reached them recently. That means they are able to go ‘full steam ahead’ and keep up the supply for their customers and provide much needed funding for this worthy cause. Thanks to all who made the effort to respond.

Melbourne Catholic Magazine:

July copies are available in each church to buy and take home. Cost $4.00 per copy

Interview with Fr Joe Caddy, the recently appointed Episcopal Vicar for Social Services

Photographs and an elaboration on the architectural beauty of Sacred Heart Church in St Kilda

New column by the Melbourne Associate Vice Chancellor of Australian Catholic University.

The cover features a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's cityscape anchored by the William Barak apartment tower on Swanston Square.

NO LEAVING COLLECTIONS FOR SEA SUNDAY

BAPTISMS

We welcome James Box, Olivia and Phoebe Kerner who are baptised into the faith community of the Catholic Parish of Ivanhoe this weekend. We welcome their families, relatives and friends who have come to this special occasion, one of many steps in the lifelong journey of faith.

NOTICEBOARD

First Collection Thanksgiving: Envelopes: $1,762.05 Loose cash: $456.30 Total: $2,218.35

Experience Taízé:

Friday, 29 July, 6.00 – 7.00pm at St Pius X Church, 419 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West Service of Prayer, Song and Contemplation. Come and experience this calming, quieting, welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of life…. All are welcome! Light supper after prayer will be provided.

Assistant to Youth Minister:

The Youth Minister at St Gregory’s Parish, Doncaster is asking for someone who would be an assistant at Youth Group meetings on Friday evenings (every second week). The person would ideally be enthusiastic for youth ministry, be able to work in a team, and committed to the Catholic ethos. Working with Children and Police Checks will be required. Please send expressions of interest with two references and resumé to Doncaster@cam.org.au

Healing Alienation: A Dialogue: Monday 11 July

5 - 6.30pm at Newman College, 887 Swanston St, Parkville. A dialogue about struggling to believe in a time of disillusionment. Frank Brennan SJ AO

(human rights advocate, author and professor of law) will interview Mgr Tomáš Halík, the celebrated academic and author of Patience with God, which received the prize for best European Theological Book in 2009–10. Cost: Free but RSVP essential Details: Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation at evangelisation@cam.org.au or on 9926 5761

Public Talk on Divine Mercy:

Wednesday 13 July, 7.30pm at Ss Peter and Paul Parish, 23 Leeds Street, Doncaster East In this one-hour witness, international speaker on Divine Mercy, John Canavan, will talk in detail on the message of Divine Mercy as revealed to St Faustina Kowalska, with a special emphasis on Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy. John is Director of Divine Mercy Publications in Australia. Cost: Free Details: Alida on 0414 548 144

Coversations with Mary: A Monthly Gathering:

Friday 15 July, 11am -12.30pm Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne ‘Conversations with Mary’ is a monthly gathering of people interested in prayer and reflection with St Mary MacKillop, facilitated by a Sister of St Joseph. The gathering begins at 11.00am in the chapel at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and includes a light lunch, finishing at 12.30pm. Details: 9926 9300 or admin.mmhc@sosj.org.au

Catholic Social Teaching workshop:

Thursday 14 July, 6–8.30pm at Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne. Catholic Social Services Victoria will host an evening workshop on Catholic Social Teaching - its meaning and implications in service ministries both at parish level & within social service organisations.

The introductory workshop will explore how Catholic leaders have responded robustly and creatively to numerous global and social issues through recent centuries, and what Catholic Social Teaching teaches us today, culminating in the words and deeds of Pope Francis. This workshop is suitable for people across the Catholic service community who want to become more familiar and challenged by Jesus Christ’s call to justice and service within their places of involvement. RSVP: Monday 11 July Cost: $35 (CSSV members), $45 (non members) Bookings: www.trybooking.com/MAQS Details: Lucia Brick 9287 5566 or Lucia.Brick@css.org.au

Hosts needed to accommodate International Students:

Up to three Students per home (Single furnished rooms) Evening meals required. Rates vary from $250.00 to $270.00 per week. All payments are Tax Free. Please contact Sandra for more information: Sandra@homestay-australia.com or: 03 9395 7046 Homestay Australia Pty Ltd www.Homestay-australia.com Thank you.- Homestay Australia Pty Ltd

Early bird prices - musical & volunteers needed:

For Musical Production: JOHN PAUL II, September 2016 Come and join the fun and help us to stage this up-lifting theatre production – especially in the area of Front-of-House / ticket sales / backstage crew / props and scenery making. Contact Director: 0418 771 990 or cogthearegroup@gmail.com early bird price: www.trybooking.com/KPEK

Teen Night at St Damian’s Bundoora:

Saturday 13 August, 6.30-10.30pm at St Damian’s School Hall, 5 Settlement Rd, Bundoora. The theme for St Damian’s Teen Night is ‘Murder mystery on Hollywood Boulevard’, presented by Applause Entertainment. Dress code: Hollywood or smart casual. Light snack and drinks will be provided. Lucky door prizes too! Please note entry will only be permitted with a pre-purchased ticket. Cost: $12

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/LMUB or www.trybooking.com/201969

CATHOLIC PARISH OF IVANHOE PRIMARY SCHOOLS

St Bernadette’s Primary School

Principal: Kathryn Lowe

Address: 53 Stanley Street

Ivanhoe West 3079

Phone: 03 9499 3914

Mary Immaculate Primary School

Principal: Kerry Willcox-

McGinnes

Address: 9 Rockbeare Grove

Ivanhoe 3079

Phone: 03 9497 1827

Mother of God Primary School

Principal: Louise McGrath

Address: 66 Wilfred Road

Ivanhoe East 3079

Phone: 03 9497 1094

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An Evening with Massimo Faggioli:

Thursday 21 July, 7.30pm at St Carthage’s Church, 123 Royal Parade, Parkville. Prof Massimo Faggioli is regarded as one of the most significant commentators on the Catholic Church in the post-Vatican II era. His books have received significant acclaim: Vatican II: The Battle for Meaning (2012), Sorting out Catholicism: A brief history of the new ecclesial movements (2014), A Council for the Global Church: Receiving Vatican II in history (2015). For his Melbourne appearance, Professor Faggioli will talk on the theme: ‘The Catholic Church and Francis in the international situation today’. All welcome. Cost: $20

Volunteer Speakers Needed - 13 and 14 August:

Every year during the CatholicCare Church Appeal - our annual parish-based fundraiser - staff, board, volunteers and donors speak about the work of CatholicCare at parishes across the Archdiocese of Melbourne. They volunteer their time to help communicate the importance of CatholicCare’s work in helping to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities. All it takes in an hour of your time (or you’re most welcome to present at more than one Mass!) to stand in front of a church community and deliver a three-minute presentation, for which we will provide a script. There are many benefits for speakers, including the opportunity to:

champion the programs and services you are passionate about advocate for a fair and equal society for families demonstrate shared values and mission inspire philanthropy in others

Church Appeal is our major fundraising activity in the year and you can make an enormous difference to CatholicCare’s fundraising results. Please register your interest and speak on the weekend of 13 - 4 August. CatholicCare, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne Phone: 9287 5555 Web: www.ccam.org.au

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15th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: YEAR C No. 28 9 - 10 July 2016

Entrance Antiphon: cf. Ps 16:15

As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.

First Reading: Deut. 30:10-14

Moses said to the people: ‘Obey the voice of the Lord your God, keeping those commandments and laws of his that are written in the Book of this Law, and you shall return to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul. ‘For this Law that I enjoin on you today is not beyond your strength or beyond your reach. It is not in heaven, so that you need to wonder, “Who will go up to heaven for us and bring it down to us, so that we may hear it and keep it?” Nor is it beyond the seas, so that you need to wonder, “Who will cross the seas for us and bring it back to us, so that we may hear it and keep it?” No, the Word is very near to you, it is in your mouth and in your heart for your observance.’ This the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 68:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37

(R.) Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.

1. This is my prayer to you, my prayer for your favour. In your great love, answer me, O God, with your help that never fails: Lord, answer, for your love is kind; in your compassion, turn towards me. (R.)

2. As for me in my poverty and pain let your help, O God, lift me up. I will praise God’s name with a song; I will glorify him with thanksgiving. (R.)

3. The poor when they see it will be glad and God-seeking hearts will revive; for the Lord listens to the needy and does not spurn his servants in their chains. (R.)

4. For God will bring help to Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah. The sons of his servants shall inherit it; those who love his

name shall dwell there. (R.)

Second Reading: Col. 1:15-20

Christ Jesus is the image of the unseen God and the first-born of all creation, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, Thrones, Dominations, Sovereignties, Powers – all things were created through him and for him. Before anything was created, he existed, and he holds all things in unity. Now the Church is his body, he is its head. As he is the Beginning, he was first to be born from the dead, so that he should be first in every way; because God wanted all perfection to be found in him and all things to be reconciled through him and for him, everything in heaven and every-thing on earth, when he made peace by his death on the cross.

The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia! Your words, Lord, are spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life. Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

There was a lawyer who, to disconcert Jesus, stood up and said to him, ‘Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? What do you read there?’ He replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself.’ ‘You have answered right,’ said Jesus, ‘do this and life is yours.’ But the man was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of brigands; they took all he had, beat him and then made off, leaving him half dead.

Now a priest happened to be travelling down the same road, but when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite who came to the place saw him, and passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan traveller who came upon him was moved with compassion when he saw him. He went up and band-aged his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. He then lifted him on to his own mount, carried him to the inn and looked after him. Next day, he took out two denarii and handed them to the innkeeper. “Look after him,” he said, “and on my way back I will make good any extra expense you have.” Which of these three, do you think, proved himself a neighbour to the man who fell into the brigands’ hands?’ ‘The one who took pity on him,’ he replied. Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do the same yourself.’ The Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

Prayers of the Faithful:

Let us turn to God in our need: Lord hear our prayer.

Communion Antiphon:

The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Genesis 18:1-10 Resp. Psalm: 14: 2-5 2nd Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

Gospel Reflection

Today's gospel is such a familiar one and such an enduring image that the title for the hero has passed into everyday use to describe a stranger who does a good turn for another. Many countries even have what is known as a ‘Good Samaritan Law’ that protects those who may hurt another person when they act in good faith to provide aid.

The parable is told in response to the question, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Anyone hearing Jesus tell the story would have recognised the familiar story structure – things happening in three with the most important element occurring on the third repetition. As three people came upon the injured man on the road, the audience would have known that the hero of the story would be the third one along. But, as Jesus often did with his parables, the pattern is suddenly disrupted. Rather than the hero being an upright, faithful Jewish person, it is none other than a Samaritan who is the one who shows mercy. Samaritans and Jews had a deep-seated mistrust and suspicion towards one another that went back generations. So strong was the ill-feeling between the two peoples that when Jesus finishes his story and asks the lawyer which man proved himself a neigbour, the lawyer cannot even say ‘the Samaritan’ – he says ‘the one who took pity’.

The story concludes with the instruction, ‘Go and do the same yourself’. The commandment is to act with compassion towards others – even those you may not like. The priority of compassion over the Law is a major theme of the gospel of Luke. It is often described as the gospel of compassion. The Samaritan acts with compassion, rather than out of ‘patterned’ behaviours and attitudes. Jesus challenges the lawyer – and us – to ‘Go and do the same’.

Historical context – Priests and Levites

The priest and Levite get a pretty bad wrap out of this story. Yet, their behaviour would have been unre-markable to the original audience. In Jewish culture, to touch blood made a person ritually unclean and unable to participate in religious rites. Both characters in the story were heading towards Jerusalem – towards the Temple – to carry out their religious duties. To touch the bloodied man would have meant that they were unable to perform their duties. The audience would have expected nothing different from these two men. Their ‘crime’ was to place duty before compassion and the needs of another.

Scriptural context – The ‘Rule of Three’

Jesus was a good storyteller. He used a lot of the ‘tricks of the trade’ of good storytellers. Using a rule of three remains a common device to help storytellers remember the story. (Think of the number of times fairy tales use this device.) In the rule of three, the third repetition of an event or action always holds the key. Jesus used this device to great effect in his parables because he invariably broke the rule! He used the rule to lull his audience into a predictable story and then turned things upside down by having the unexpected occur.

Have you thought? Contemporary context

Being such a famous parable, it is common to see this story retold and acted out in ‘modern’ contexts. However, such attempts invariably lead to a literal retelling of the story and an overemphasis and reinforcement of social prejudices. Who gets cast in the role of the Samaritan? A member of the most socially outcast and hated group in society! Jesus' choice of the Samaritan as the hero was not to highlight the animosity between Jews and Samaritans, but rather to confound the expectations and prejudices of his audience. Let's understand the story in its intended setting before we change it!

Questions for Adults

Q. Why was it important that Jesus used a Samaritan as the hero of the parable?

Q. In what ways has this parable been misunderstood or misinterpreted?

Q. How can familiarity with a parable like this get in the way of sound interpretation?

Q. Where is the question of ‘Who is my neighbour?’ being ignored in the world today?

Q. Where are you challenged to show compassion?

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