Entrance Antiphon:Ps 129: 3-4If you, O Lord, should markiniquities, Lord, who couldstand? But with you is foundforgiveness, O God of Israel.

1st Reading:. 2 Kings 5:14-17Naaman the leper returned toElisha and acknowledged theLord

Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 97(98):1-4The Lord has revealed tothe nations his saving

power.

2nd Reading:2 Timothy 2:8-13If we hold firm then we shallreign with Christ

Gospel Acclamation:1 Thess 5:18Alleluia, alleluia!For all things give thanks toGod, because this is what heexpects of you in Christ Jesus.Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19No-one has come back to praiseGod, only this foreigner

Communion Antiphon:Cf. Ps 33: 11The rich suffer want and gohungry, but those who seek theLord lack no blessing.

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GospelOn the way to Jerusalem Jesus travelledalong the border between Samaria andGalilee. As he entered one of the villages,ten lepers came to meet him. They stoodsome way off and called to him, ‘Jesus!Master! Take pity on us.’ When he sawthem he said, ‘Go and show yourselves tothe priests.’ Now as they were going awaythey were cleansed. Finding himself cured,one of them turned back praising God atthe top of his voice and threw himself atthe feet of Jesus and thanked him. The manwas a Samaritan. This made Jesus say,

‘Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? Itseems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except thisforeigner.’ And he said to the man, ‘Stand up and go on your way.Your faith has saved you.’

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ReflectionPope Benedict XVI's homily at Angelus, St. Peter's Square,

Sunday, 14th Oct 2007.

This Sunday’s Gospel presents Jesus healing 10 lepers, of whom only one, aSamaritan and therefore a foreigner, returned to thank him (cf. Lk 17: 11-19).The Lord said to him: “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well”(Lk 17: 19). This Gospel passage invites us to a twofold reflection. It firstevokes two levels of healing: one, more superficial, concerns the body. Theother deeper level touches the innermost depths of the person, what the Biblecalls “the heart”, and from there spreads to the whole of a person’s life.Complete and radical healing is “salvation”. By making a distinction between“health” and “salvation”, even ordinary language helps us to understand thatsalvation is far more than health: indeed, it is new, full and definitive life.Furthermore, Jesus here, as in other circumstances, says the words: “Yourfaith has made you whole”. It is faith that saves human beings, re-establishingthem in their profound relationship with God, themselves and others; and faithis expressed in gratitude. Those who, like the healed Samaritan, know how tosay “thank you”, show that they do not consider everything as their due but asa gift that comes ultimately from God, even when it arrives through men andwomen or through nature. Faith thus entails the opening of the person to theLord’s grace; it means recognizing that everything is a gift, everything isgrace. What a treasure is hidden in two small words: “thank you”!

The Parish BulletinAcknowledgement of the land

We acknowledge the traditional ownersand custodians of this land, theWallumattagal clan, part of the Dharugpeople of the Eoira nation. We walkgently on the land, sharing it with themas we now work and live on it.

Parish DirectoryParish Administrator: Fr Emmanuel SeoEmail: emmanuel.seo@sydneycatholic.orgParish address &contact number:45 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9809-3536Email:office@stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.auOffice hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pmSecretaries: Lou Temprosa (Tue-Wed) Marilyn Vallejo (Thu-Fri)Sacramental Coordinators:Marisa Squadrito & Liz Mulcaresacraments@stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.auBulletin Editor: Meynardo TalisayonParish Bulletin email address:meynardo@laposte.netPlease submit requests for publication by12 noon Wednesday.Acolytes: Arthur LeeReaders & Special Ministers ofCommunion:Sue Metzmacher(Weekdays & Special Roster)Felicity Donnelly (Vigils & Sundays)Music MinistryCoordinators for 6pm Saturday Masses:1st Saturday - Richard Borges (FamilyMass)2nd Saturday - David Foong3rd Saturday - Prescilla Luzon4th Saturday - Aneela PereiraMusic Ministry - Sunday Masses:1st & 3rd SUN 8am - Maree Twomey2nd SUN 8am – Muntia Gouw2nd SUN 10 am – Peter & Jenchris1st & 5th SUN 10am – Mary Towers3rd SUN 10am – David Foong4th SUN 10am – Muntia GouwChildren’s Liturgy - Cindy FrancisOther Ministry LeadersUshers/Collectors - Michael WixtedAltar Society - Marie BennettLiturgy Committee - Sue MetzmacherFinance Committee - Stephen ToppleSt Vincent de Paul Society - Jim LemckeCatechists - Judith OrrockParish Safeguarding Support Officer -Lou TemprosaSt Michael’s Primary SchoolSchool Principal - Mr Brian Story53 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9808 2658 Fax: 9807 2330Email:info@smpsmeadowbank.catholic.edu.au

Welcome to St Michael’s Church -Meadowbank! A warm welcome to all attendees &visitors to our church! May you find our parish communitya place where your faith life will be nourished and you willtake up the invitation to share your special gifts and talents.Your prayers, presence, talents & skills are most welcome.

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Jesus healed 10 people sick with leprosy, a disease in those timesconsidered a “contagious impurity” that required ritual cleansing (cf. Lv 14:1-37). Indeed, the “leprosy” that truly disfigures the human being andsociety is sin; it is pride and selfishness that spawn indifference, hatred andviolence in the human soul. No one, save God who is Love, can heal thisleprosy of the spirit which scars the face of humanity. By opening his heartto God, the person who converts is inwardly healed from evil.

“Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mk 1: 15). Jesus began his public lifewith this invitation that continues to resonate in the Church to the point thatin her apparitions, the Virgin Most Holy has renewed this appeal, especiallyin recent times. Today, let us think in particular of Fatima, where precisely90 years ago, from 13 May to 13 October 1917, the Virgin appeared to thethree little shepherd children: Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. Thanks to radioand television link-up, I would like to be spiritually present at this MarianShrine where Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has presided onmy behalf at the concluding celebrations of this most important anniversa-ry. I cordially greet him, the other Cardinals and Bishops present, thepriests who work at the shrine and the pilgrims who have come from everypart of the world for the occasion. Let us ask Our Lady for the gift of trueconversion for all Christians, so that they may proclaim and witness con-sistently and faithfully to the perennial message of the Gospel, which pointsout to humanity the path of authentic peace.

Reflection Continued

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Silence in the church. Please maintain a respectful silence in thechurch at all times, knowing that Jesus is Really Present in the tabernacle.Also, let us be mindful that people are making their spiritual preparationand thanksgiving before and after Mass.No clapping after Mass. A reminder that clapping is the properresponse to a performance rather than prayer. Please pray instead forwhomever you would like to thank. A word of encouragement may alsobe helpful.

St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship TrustThe St Vincent Pallotti Scholarship Trust offers scholarships to enable lay peopleto further their understanding and skills in leadership/ministry or a specialisedactivity, such as promoting faith enhancement, social justice and pastoral care.Closing Date 18 October. More information and applications forms are availablefrom https://bit.ly/32e1iMg http://www.pallottine.org.au/scholarships/st-vincent-pallotti-scholarship-for-lay-ministry.html

Could you help a child in care? We urgently need compassionatepeople to provide short-term foster care. To learn more, come to our informationnight. Tuesday 15th October, 5.30pm to 7.30pm Marist180, 36 First AvenueBlacktown Call CCareline on 13 18 19 to secure your place.

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Collections Update from 6 OctoberThank you for the generosity of all parishioners. Please note thenew adjusted weekly targets in order to reach our budget.1st Collection (assists clergy): $9942nd Collection (parish costs): $1,452DIRECT TRANSFER GIVINGPlease consider using a direct recurring automatic transfer forSunday offerings. It is a safe, secure process that each person caneasily setup via their own online banking to give to the parish ona weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.Parish First Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04292002; Account Name: St Michael’s PastoralRevenueParish Second Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04295003; Account Name: St Michael’s ChurchPlease use your envelope number (if you have one) as areference for the transaction.CREDIT CARD GIVINGPlease contact the Parish Office to setup giving via credit cards.

PlaygroupSt Michael's Meadowbank Playgroup is back for Term 4!Please join us in the Parish Hall at 9.15am- 11am onThursdays for a morning of free play, craft, songs, storiesand outside play. Cost is $2 and bring a piece of fruit to share.Upcoming themes include17 Oct- Eye Spy (celebrating World Sight Day)24 Oct- Multiculturalism at Meadowbank (celebrating UN Day)31 Oct- Saints and Superheroes (dress up)7 Nov- Let's cookUpcoming Friday SPaRs (Stop, Pray and Reflect)Anti Slavery Day Talk- Friday 18 OctoberJoin us on Friday 18 October at 2.30pm- 3.20pm in theParish Meeting Room to hear from Alison Rahill from theSydney Archdiocese's Anti-Slavery Taskforce. Alison willexplain what modern slavery is and the ‘Shop for Good'program that sets out ethical guidelines for householdpurchases.An Afternoon with Fr Emmanuel Seo- Myconversion and vocation story- Friday 25 OctoberLearn more about Fr Emmanuel's life and journey toCatholicism and priesthood. We will serve Korean tea andsweets as well! 2.30pm- 3.20pm in Parish Meeting Room.All Saints Day Party- 1 NovemberJoin us after a whole school Mass on 1 November tocelebrate All Saint's Day. Please bring a plate for morningtea to share. 10am- 11am. For further information onPlaygroup or SPaR, contact our School's Family Educator,Kirrily McDermott onkirrily.mcdermott@syd.catholic.edu.au or her Facebookpage, Family, Faith and Wellbeing at St Michael'sMeadowbank

Full time position: The Catholic Archdiocese ofSydney. Applications are invited for the full time role ofParish Adviser- Accounting, part of the Parish Support andDevelopment Team located at the Polding Centre, Sydney.For further information, the advertisement and positiondescription for this role can be viewed athttps://catholicjobsonline.com.au/job/parish-adviser-accounting-sydney-nsw/

Healing Mass by Rev. Fr Joseph "Joey"Faller on Wednesday 16 October 2019 atSt Michael’s Church Meadowbank7:00pm Praise and Worship7:30pm Mass- EucharisticCelebrationFrom 8:30pm Exposition of theBlessed SacramentPrayer Ministry (Laying ofHands) -Fr Joey Faller will prayfor the people individually.

Fr Joey Ayala Faller is the founder of a HealingChurch called KAMAY NI HESUS HEALINGCHURCH (meaning HAND OF JESUS HEALINGCHURCH). It is located in Lucban, QuezonPhilippines.

Fr Joey believes that God is working doubly hardnowadays to bring about healing — physically,emotionally and most of all, spiritually. He is fullyaware of God's presence in him, and now he is used asan instrument of God's love through the gift of healingthe body, mind, and spirit.

There were several individuals who have experienced,and received the healing power of God through FrJoey. These are manifestations of God’s healing handworking through Fr Joey.

Fr Joey Faller celebrated 25 years of Healing Ministryin April 2019.

Prayer to the Healing Hands of JesusLord Jesus, the greatest healer, we ask you to castyour mercy upon the people who are sick in mind,

heart, body, soul and spirit. With your healinghands, touch and heal parts of our body which are

not functioning well.Liberate us from fear, anxiety, doubts, recurringpains, stress, broken relationships, addictions and

habitual sins.Extend your loving hands to the sick aspects of

our lives. Touch and heal our whole bodyincluding all the bones, tissues, cells, systems and

the whole organs which are now in pain.With your transforming hands, empower us to bemade whole once again and to be a new creation

through Christ our Lord! Amen!

PULPIT POINTS 13 October 2019• Sydneysiders Ignited by their faith• Tony Randazzo: Pope Francis appoints new BrokenBay Bishop• Amazing nuns on the run• Snapshot of Catholic Sydney• Movie review: Rambo: Last Blood• A Saint of our times: Cardinal John Henry Newman

Roster: 19 / 20 October 2019

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Prayer to St Michael theArchangel. Saint Michael the Archangel,defend us in the day of battle. Be oursafeguard against the wickedness andsnares of the devil. May God rebuke him,we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince ofthe heavenly host, by the power of God,

cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wanderthrough the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Liturgy for this week (14 - 20 Oct 2019)

Sacraments:Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:15pm-4.45pm (AEST)Devotions:Mass for Catechists: Every 1st Tuesday at 8:15amPrayer for Priests: Every 1st Saturday at 8:45amFirst Friday Sacred Heart Devotion: 1st Friday Mass at 7pmMorning Prayer: Every Sunday at 7:35amRosary: 8:50am on weekdays before the Mass (except Friday)Holy Hour and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:(with Reconciliation & Benediction)8:15am-9:15am every Friday & SaturdayDivine Mercy Novena & Chaplet - Wednesdays after AM Mass

Time Acolyte ReadersExtraordinaryMinisters of HolyCommunion

5:00PMVigil Jim Lemcke

Sunitha VictorArthur Lee

1 Gemma Martin2 David Doring3 Henaa Jawher4 Robyn Meehan5 Brian Maher6 Carol Maher

8:00AM Vinodh Stanley Gemma EvessonJo-anne Peters

Agnes AldanaJudith Orrock

10:00AM Moussa El BayehJonathan LingJeremy Billings

1 Joan D'souza2 Joel Tabuso3 Lala Tabuso4 Maureen Richardson5 Felissa Tan6 Gloria Divine

Weekday Services this week:9:15am - Monday: Communion Service9.15am - Weekday Mass: Tuesday to SaturdayWeekend Masses:5:00pm - Saturday Vigil Mass (AEST)8:00am & 10:00am - Sunday Masses(10am with Children’s Liturgy during School Term)

Parish Weekly Mass OfferingsTuesday 15th October 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for John DickmanWednesday 16th October 9:15am

Thanksgiving Mass Florentina TemprosaThursday 17th October 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for Jesusa FranciscoFriday 18th October 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for Consolacion LuzonSaturday 19th October 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for Youssef Bay Karam

Note: Only One Mass Offering is permitted per day.

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VIGIL MASS TIME on DST. The Mass time willremain the same 5pm even after the changes to the daylightsaving time. After Fr Emmanuel comes back we’ll do a littlesurvey with the Saturday Vigil crowd and see if they wouldprefer 6pm during the Summer months or to fix the time allyear round to 5:30pm. If they do prefer to alternate 5pm and6pm, then the change will happen from the first Saturday ofDecember. Otherwise if 5:30pm is the preference all yearround this will begin from the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Consider becoming a CatechistRing Judith Orrock on 98742825 if you are interested. You willbe trained in conducting a class, what to teach and provided allteaching materials to make you a successful catechist.

Saints of the WeekMon 14 Saint Callistus, Pope, MartyrTue 15 Saint Teresa of Ávila, Virgin, DoctorWed 16 Saint Hedwig, Religiousor Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, VirginThu 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, MartyrFri 18 SAINT LUKE, EVANGELIST FeastSat 19 Saints John of Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues,priests, and their Companions, Martyrsor Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest

Piety Stall is open on the 1st & 3rd weekendsof the month. We will be open again on Saturday19th and Sunday 20th October.

Church Cleaning, Altar Linen & FlowersWe have a great team of helpers who arrangeflowers, clean and vacuum the church on a weeklybasis. We always need more help. Contact MarieBennett on 0447 830 551 to volunteer. Flowers costabout $100 per week. Please consider donating tothe Altar Society. Donation boxes are at the churchdoors or can be made through the Parish Office.

All Souls Day November All Souls Day MassOffering envelopes are at the table along HughesStreet entrance. There will be no daily Massofferings for the month of November. Place yourfilled envelopes at the Presbytery mail box.

Are you new to the Parish?Welcome. It is great to have you here. Please make our parishyour home. Feel welcome to share experiences and ministriesfrom your previous parish with our community. Pleasecomplete a parish registration & census form at the office.Consider volunteering and joining the parish planned giving.