YEAR B - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2012
PRIESTS’ RETIREMENT FOUNDATION APPEAL - 1ST/2ND SEPTEMBER, 2012
The Foundation is an important initiative of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney to support our retired and sick priests. By supporting this worthy appeal, you will be showing your gratitude for the inspiring and caring work of our priests. The Sydney Archdiocese gives two dollars for every one dollar you contribute, and donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Your generosity would be most appreciated.
YEAR B - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2012
ROSTERS
WEEK ENDING 9th September, 2012
CLEANING TEAM: Friday, 7th September, 2012
Group C – Aileen Boon, Patrick Cross
READERS:
8th/9th September – 23rd Sun in Ord Time – Year B
Sat 5.30pm Brendan Donohue Arnold Lewis
Sun. 8.00am Mary Bourke Zita Conti
Sun 10.00am Altar Servers
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: 8/9th September,2012
Sat 5.30pm Aileen Boon
Sun 8.00am Bernice Fahey Margaret Cassoff
Sun 10.00am Porfirio & Agapita Castaneda
PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Tony Melza, Ann Kerr, Jack & Jean O’Brien, Joanne Rhind,
Paul Bridges.
LORD WELCOME OUR DEAD HOME, ESPECIALLY-
Recently deceased: James Chan
Anniversaries: Paul Jones, Stanisclaus Lewis, Robert Lewis, Norma Pugh, Patricia Knott, Giuseppe & Clementina Giugno, Frank Saviour Borg, Nubar Husseinjian, Stella Mossop, Jack & Patricia Maddox, Hannah May & Cedric Russell, the Davis, Pulham, Donohoue, Evans, McAleer, Ryan, McGrath, Madden, Togher, Fahey & Bounds Families.
In keeping with the Privacy Act names cannot be published in our Parish Bulletin without the permission of the persons themselves or their next of kin. Please specify on your Mass Envelope your intention to include the person’s name in this Bulletin or contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444.
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LEGION OF MARY
“Mary Help of Christian Praesidium”
St. Patrick’s, Kogarah
Meeting is on every Thursday
after the 9.15am Mass.
PATIENTS AT ST. GEORGE PUBLIC
& PRIVATE HOSPITALS
If you or your loved ones will be Patients in the St. George Hospitals at any time, would you please make sure your Catholic Religion is noted by the Admitting Staff, so that your name is included on the list of Catholic Patients.
If you would like to have the Sacrament of the Sick or Reconciliation, ask a nurse to page the Catholic Priest on Pager 710. Alternatively, if you are aware that you are to be hospitalised, you may like to ask your Parish Priest to give you the Sacrament of the Sick before you go to Hospital. However, it is important that you have your Catholic Religion noted, so that we may visit you and offer you Holy Communion while in Hospital.
Toilets are now located at the end of the Parish Hall,
facing Princes Highway.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR
FATHERS’ DAY
(This Weekend)
5.30pm Vigil: For deceased Fathers
8.00am: For Grandfathers
10.00am: For all Fathers
6.00pm: For all Fathers
THIS SUNDAY
You are most welcome
after the 10am Mass in the Parish Hall, to purchase coffee, tea, hot dogs, pies, etc. The money raised will go towards World Youth Day, to be held in Brazil in 2013. Some of our youth in the Parish have been properly trained to make coffee and will be only too pleased to try out their new skills. All youth are encouraged to participate, and make new friendships.
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The Parish Morning Tea, that is held on the first Sunday of each month, after the 10.00am Mass, will serve coffee/tea for free and everyone is welcome. The next date is this weekend,
2nd September, 2012.
BAPTISMS – SEPTEMBER
We welcome into the Catholic Church
community this month:
9th – Luis Jason Aguila Bole,
Annabelle Grace Felice, Raphael Walter Lecuru,
Gabrielle Susan Lecuru
Euanne Jade Manalili Zabat
ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
St Patrick’s School is
still accepting Catholic
enrolments for
Kindergarten 2013.
If your child is ready to start school
and you are looking for a Catholic
Education for them in a community
that is nurturing and welcoming, we would love to hear from you.
Catholic Education does require parents to pay fees, however families experiencing genuine financial hardship can apply to the Principal for a fee reduction. Families of Kindergarten students in 2013 can also apply to the Catholic Education Foundation for an educational bursary for financial support.
(Children in Australia on certain visas are required to pay full fees)
Please contact the school on 9587 8998 or email We look forward to welcoming you to the St Patrick’s school community.
‘WE PRAY AS ONE’
Daily Prayer Readings for 2012 - $20 each
(includes a brief history for each Saint throughout the year)
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BIBLES
Catholic Pastoral Edition
These Bibles are available for purchase
from the Parish Office at a cost of $40 - large print (hard cover)
COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Catholic Beliefs) –
$15 each (paperback)
GOD’S WORD 2012 - Daily Reflections
Reduced price $10 each.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BIBLES
USBORNE CHILDREN’S BIBLE
$15 each
Beautiful little (b5 size) 143 page
44 stories from both New and Old Testament to read to children.
Would make a lovely present.
Available from the Parish Office.
PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMME
If you are a new parishioner to St. Patrick’s, you may not be aware that we have a Planned Giving Programme. You receive a box of envelopes to be used each week at Mass, for your contribution to this Parish. Not only is your giving made more discreet, but there is an annual tax receipt issued, of which 20% is tax deductible. Please contact the Parish Office on 9587 5444 if you are interested in joining this Program. Credit card facilities are available for your convenience.
ANNUAL CATECHIST MASS
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney
Sunday, 23rd Sunday, 2012 at 2.00pm
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POSITION VACANT: TRIBUNAL INTERVIEWER
This is a full-time role with the Tribunal of the Catholic Church, Diocese of Parramatta. Tasks include interviewing people with regard to marriage annulment and case management. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for advising on marriage nullity cases and recording interviews, as well as a high level of computer skills. Interested persons should apply in writing to: Mrs Paula Kerr - Tribunal Director, PO Box 3006, North Parramatta, NSW, 1750. Applications close on Friday 14 September. Please mark the envelope “Application for Tribunal Interviewer”.
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WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND FOR MARRIED COUPLES
19th – 21st October, 2012
Winbourne, Edmond Rice Retreat Centre,
Mulgoa (near Penrith) NSW
bookings: 02 4283 3435 or
Information: www.wwme.org.au
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THE MUSTARD SEED BOOKSHOP 2012 ANNUAL 3 DAY SALE. Starts on 06 Sept at 3 Keating Street, Lidcombe. 20% off everything in the store with up to 70% off selected items. For more information visit www.mustardseed.org.au
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MEMORIAL MASS FOR THE UNBORN
Friday, 14th September, 2012 at 7.30pm
St. Mary’s Cathedral
The Archbishop of Sydney will be offering a Memorial Mass in commemoration of the lives lost to abortion and in solidarity with the men and women who grieve that loss. During the Mass eighty-two candles will be bought forward to represent the eighty-two lives lost to abortion each day in NSW. Enquiries: Life, Marriage and Family Centre, 9390 5290or
THIS YEAR ST. PATRICK’S
PRIMARY SCHOOL
KOGARAH IS CELEBRATING ITS
150TH ANNIVERSARY
All past and present staff, students and families are invited to join with the St Patrick’s community to mark this significant, historic occasion.
A Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 7th September at Venus Reception Centre, Kogarah at $60 per ticket. You can make up a table of 10 or join a table.
A Community Mass and BBQ will held on Sunday 2 December at 3pm in the School/Parish Hall. Cardinal George Pell will be the Principal Celebrant. Afterwards all visitors are welcome to tour the school and join in the history walk.
For more information contact the school office on 9587 8998, email or visit www.stpatskogarah.catholic.edu.au
WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF GRACE
The Bishops of Australia have invited the whole Church to a Year of Grace which commenced at Pentecost, 2012. The year is meant to be a gift to the Church to celebrate and renew our faith and life as Catholics. It is an exhortation from the bishops of Australia to "Start afresh from Christ" and to receive, recognise and respond to God in a new way. For more information about the Year of Grace in the Archdiocese of Sydney see www.sydneycatholic.org and for special Year of Grace updates text your name to 0407 621 609.
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POSITIONS VACANT FOR 2013
FAMILY EDUCATORS
Applications are invited for the position of Family Educator based in Catholic primary schools in Pagewood, Eastwood and Fairfield. www.ceosyd.catholic.edu.au . Click on Employment , Positions Vacant, CEO Sydney, Family Educator Role to request an information pack. Applications close Friday, September 14, 2012. For further information contact
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SYDNEY APOSTOLIC CONGRESS ON MERCY
“Grace Through Mercy” - 5–7 October 2012
Friday, 5 October: 5.30pmHoly Masson the Feast of St Faustina - St Mary's Cathedral; 7.00pm Divine Mercy Talks and veneration of Relics follow atthe Cathedral Hall. Saturday, 6 October & Sunday, 7 October: 8:45am Divine Mercy Talks at the Cathedral Hall
Listen to the most sought after inspirational and highly regarded International Speakers on Divine Mercy.Pray and Venerate the Relics of Blessed John Paul 11, St Faustina and Blessed Michael Sopocko (St Faustina’s Confessor).
Seats are limited! Register early to attend this Divine Mercy Congress – visit www.divinemercy.net.au to register online.
HOLY HUMOUR
A little boy came home eating a big candy bar. His mother (remembering he had already spent all his allowance) asked him where he got it.
"I bought it at the store with the dollar you gave me," he said.
"But that dollar was for Sunday School," his mother replied.
"I know, Mom," he said, "but the Pastor met me at the door and got me in for free!"
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YEAR B - TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2012
RESPONSES TO THE MASS
Entrance Antiphon:
I call to you all day long, have mercy on me, O Lord. You are good and forgiving,
full of love for all who call to you.
Responsorial Psalm: The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,
that we might be as the first fruits of his creation. Alleluia!
Communion Antiphon:
O Lord, how great is the depth of the kindness which you have shown to those who love you.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8
You may add nothing to the word which I speak to you – keep the commands of the Lord.
Moses said to the people: ‘Now, Israel, take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and
observe them, that you may have life and may enter and take possession of the land that the Lord the God
of your fathers is giving you. You must add nothing to what I command you, and take nothing from it, but
keep the commandments of the Lord your God just as I lay them down for you. Keep them, observe them,
and they will demonstrate to the peoples your wisdom and understanding. When they come to know of all these laws they will exclaim, “No other people is as wise and prudent as this great nation.” And indeed, what great nation is there that has its gods so near as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to him? And what great nation is there that has laws and customs to match this whole Law that I put before you today?’
Second Reading: James 1: 17-18, 21-22, 27
Be doers of the word.
It is all that is good, everything that is perfect, which is given us from above; it comes down from the Father of all light; with him there is no such thing as alteration, no shadow of a change. By his own choice he made us his children by the message of the truth so that we should be a sort of first-fruits of all that he had created.
Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls. But you must do what the word tells you, and not just listen to it and deceive yourselves.
Pure, unspoilt religion, in the eyes of God our Father is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows when they need it, and keeping oneself uncontaminated by the world.
GOSPEL: Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23
You forget the commandments of God and hold on to human tradition.
The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered round Jesus, and they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with unclean hands, that is, without washing them. For the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, follow the tradition of the elders and never eat without washing their arms as far as the elbow; and on returning from the market place they never eat without first sprinkling themselves. There are also many other observances which have been handed down to them concerning the washing of cups and pots and bronze dishes. So these Pharisees and scribes asked him, ‘Why do your disciples not respect the tradition of the elders but eat their food with unclean hands?’ He answered, ‘It was of you hypocrites that Isaiah so rightly prophesied in this passage of scripture:
This people honours me only with lip-service, while their hearts are far from me. The worship they offer me is worthless, the doctrines they teach are only human regulations.
You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions.’
He called the people to him again and said, ‘Listen to me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that goes into a man from outside can make him unclean; it is the things that come out of a man that make him unclean. For it is from within, from men’s hearts, that evil intentions emerge: fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, malice, deceit, indecency, envy, slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within and make a man unclean.’
Readings for 9.9.2012: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
First Reading: Isaiah 35: 4-7 Second Reading: James 2: 1-5
Gospel: Mark 7: 31-37
ST. PATRICK’S PARISH