90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174

Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.netParish Website: http://stanthonysparish.net

Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen

School Principal: Margaret Batt

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year C 6 OCTOBER 2013

Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm

Mass Times

Entrance Antiphon: Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.Communion Antiphon: Though many, we are one bread, one body, for we all partake of the one Bread and one Chalice.

Next WeekTWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

First reading: - 2 Kings 5:7-14 Second reading: - 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Gospel: - Luke 17:11-19

CountersSun 6 October: Group 2 - David & Rita Cubranic, Nick Simonetti, Marie Wright Sun 13 October: Group 3 - John Kenny, Peter Egan, Maurice Ferron, Glen D'Rozario, Pearl D'Rozario

Sun 13 October:07.00pm: Gordon Pinto, Serene Sequiera08.15am: Ado Aguilar, Kyle Aguilar-Dela Cruz, Mary Griscti09.30am: Stephen Krol, Adelaide Sii, Eden Krol 11.00am: Astrid D'Silva, Adeline John, Mike O'Leary, Linda Hunt05.30pm: Derek D'Costa, Johannah M Hernandez, Cristy Calalang, Matthew Fyfield

Lectors

50 years in 2006

St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.

OUR PARISH PRAYER

IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS.

From Break Open The Word

Chapter 17 of Luke's Gospel is read on the Twenty-Seventh and Twenty-Eight Sundays in Ordinary Time. It is a collage of Jesus' teachings on giving scandal, forgiveness of sins, the reign of God and the coming of the Son of Man. But the lectionary passes over these to focus instead on two stories - the dutiful servant (Twenty-seventh Sunday) and the healing of the lepers (Twenty-eighth Sunday). Through these stories Jesus teaches that salvation is a gift of God to which no one has a right and which no one can earn (dutiful servant) and that this gift is offered to all (healing of the lepers).

For Christians, it seems, life wasn't meant to be easy. We are merely servants. After we have done a full day's work, the Lord says, 'get my supper ... wait on me while I eat and drink. You can eat and drink yourself afterwards'. Why should the master be grateful? We have done no more than our duty. It seems a harsh parable. Is there no rest for the weary?

Jesus is saying we cannot expect a reward as though by right. God owes us nothing. Nothing we do can merit or earn the gift of eternal life,

PADUA † We pray in thanksgiving for Richiline Ithier, and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Frank Dani, Philomena Baxla, Tom De Meco, Fernandez Fly, Lorenzo Fortunelli, Aldo Fortunelli,

Emily Cocopardo, Mary D’Souza, Albert D’Souza, Kenny Lopes, Jensen Rozario,

Haydn Crake, Dennish Marcelino, May Moutia, Alfonsa Tupas, Vicente Tran, Feliciano, Ernesto, Antonia, Ramirez, Marcelina, Maxima, Rufino Parran, Jose, Barcilisa Canoy, Hugo, Rufina Ramirez, Wella Abejaron, Esmael, Bonifacia, Luminado Fajardo, Louis Miranda, Frank George, Maria D’Souza, Lesley Perera, Praxade Perera, Valentine Wickramasinghe, Mary Wickramasinghe.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Neville Erispe, Pat Doll, Bill Benton, Mary Bertholini, Marie O’Donwell, Esmond Erensen, Veronica Varga, Anton Siketa, Nance Hayes, Czarina Deang, Virgina Collins, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Sam Baron, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, John Jewell, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Virantha & Laticia, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Baby Zoe Annabella Brooks, Barry Stokoe, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Henri Frappier, Rita Briggs, Julia Tong, Antonio Vong, Cesar Ramirez, Teressa Teyscheney, Bernie Saldanha.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

Disclaimer NoteWhile the minibus drivers endeavour to provide commuters with an enjoyable trip to and from St Anthony's Church to attend mass, commuters are reminded that they travel in the St Anthony's Parish minibus at their own risks. The St Anthony's Parish and/or the voluntary minibus drivers accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from any injury or any other accident that may occur during a trip while travelling in the St Anthony's Parish minibus.

Children's LiturgyChildren's Liturgy will resume next Sunday13th October @ 9:30 mass in the Gathering Space.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECOME A VOLUNTEER TUTOR

Role description: tutoring basic English to new refugees and migrants Qualifications: No formal qualifications or proficiency in a second language are required Training: a comprehensive training program is offered plus ongoing support with resources. Commitment: 1 – 2 hrs per week (flexible time, evening or day) Benefits: learn about new cultures, gain new experience to improve your employment opportunities, networking, meet new people, socialising, achieving a certificate or change your career. Place of work: At Noble Park AMES centre, at Noble Park community centre or at a student's home. Friendly work environment. Contact: 8558 8804 - E-mail: railicn@ames.net.au

Australian Catholic Youth FestivalREGISTER NOW: 5 – 7 December

Calling all parishes, groups, movements, religious organisations and Catholic organisations to reserve the date for the Festival in your calendars. The festival is an initiative of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and will be the largest national gathering of Catholic young people since WYD08. Up to 4000 young Catholics from year 9 to 25 years of age will gather for the celebration of faith which will include music, workshops, testimonies, liturgies and more. More Info & registration: www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au Contact: Annaliese Ros at the Archdiocesan Office for Youth annaliese.ros@cam.org.au or 9412 3326

Whether you are an individual or a site, we ask you to register so that we can keep you up to date on how to participate, any last minute changes and also to ensure you receive any resources that many be associated with the day. I would also encourage you to test the equipment that you intend to use on the day. This can be done easily by viewing the Welcome Message from Bishop Peter Comensoli at http://john.vivlive.com. If you can see and hear the Bishop you should not experience any problems on the day.Date:Wednesday 16 October 2013Time:10.30am - 2.30pm For more information: contact Rhonda AnderseneConference Administrative AssistantDiocese of Broken BayP. (02) 9847 0726 E. econferences@bbi.catholic.edu.au

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDMarried couples, we encourage you to prioritise your relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other.Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around catholic values but you don't need to be catholic to attend. There is no group sharing.Our next weekends in Melbourne are on: 18-20 October, 2013 (full), 22-24 November, 2013, and 4-6 April, 2014.For further information and bookings contact Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk (03) 9733 0997 or Email vicbookings@wwme.org.au

A MESSAGE FROM ST GERARD’SMarch for Babies - Saturday 12th October at 1pm start location Treasury Gardens corner of Spring Street and Wellington Parade East Melbourne.Join us in a peaceful witness to life as we march to Parliament House to hear inspirational speakers and music with a message of courage and hope for those who never see the light of day.Bus will leave St Gerard's at 11:am cost $10. Please call Susan 9795 0011 for further details.

IT’S BACK!

Yes, 'PADUA', the parish magazine is now back for publication and you are invited to contribute to our

awesome, new look magazine.Do you have a story to tell or an occasion you want to share? As an individual or collectively in a group, we want to hear from you. You are encouraged to put your thinking caps on and let your fingers do the talking.Please limit it to an A4 size and while every effort will be made to publish your article, it may be edited or modified by the editorial staff.

You can email your articles to: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.net

or drop it in at the parish office by 31 October 2013

Franciscan Festival and Blessing of the Animals

Sunday 13 October, 11:30am - 2pmThe Franciscan Friars of Box Hill invite all to a

celebration of God's creation in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi.

Everyone is invited to bring their pets for a blessing, meet the friars and learn about the life of the Friars Minor. There will be music and a community BBQ all day.

Cost: by DonationWhere: St Paschal College Friary, 90 Albion Road, Box

Hill (just off Middleborough Rd)Contact: 0412 076 913 or franciscanfest@gmail.com

Yarra Theological Union (YTU) Open Day Sunday 20 October, 2pm - 5pm

Yarra Theological Union a Catholic College for Theology Education within the MCD University of Divinity is holding an Open Day for undergraduate and postgraduate students

interested in studying at YTU. All welcome. Where: 98 Albion Road, Box Hill.

More info: www.ytu.edu.au. Contact: 9890 3771 or admin@ytu.edu.au

Legion of Mary Annual MassSaturday 9 November, 2pm

Bishop Hilton Deakin will celebrate the annual Legion of Mary Mass in commemoration of the life of, Servant of God, Frank Duff. Legion Prayers and Rosary will be prayed from 2pm. Mass will begin at 2:30pm. Please bring a plate to share in the crypt, at the rear of the church, after Mass. All are welcome. Where: St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne. Contact: 03 9328 4757

CARNIVAL 20131. The Parish Carnival will be on Saturday 16th November 10 till 9:30.

2. Do you enjoy books? The Parish Carnival Committee is desperately seeking one person or a small group to run the Second Hand Book Stall this year. Eddie who has tireless run the stall for the past few years has decided to step down from the lead role so we desperately need new blood to take over or else we will not be able to have one of our most popular stalls. If you can help call Anthony on 0423048680 or email: stanthonyscarnival@hotmail.com

3. The next Carnival Meeting will take place on Monday 14th October @7pm. This will be a Food Stall Holders Meeting so could a representative from each food stall please attend.

4. Parish Carnival Raffle tickets will be on stall after mass at Church doors every Sunday. Please help support the parish by buy a raffle ticket. If you would like to take a book to sell please see the seller after mass or get them from the Parish Centre.

*If you can help sell raffle ticket after mass please see Sister Kim at the Parish Centre or call Anthony on 0423048680.

POSITIONS AVAILABLEApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of:*Pastoral Associate, St Joan of Arc Parish - Brighton*Case Manager, Clergy Care Team - Cliffton Hill*Director, Archdiocesan Office for Youth - East MelbourneFurther details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: www.cam.org.au/jobs

FOR PETER MAC CALLUM CANCER CENTRE

Morning Tea - Cost $5.00Date - Tuesday 22nd October 2013Where - St Anthony’s Gathering SpaceTime - 10amContact - Yolanda Lewis 0413 199 062 or 9548 1118

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE is having a Mystery Auction on Tuesday 15th October at 11am at Margaret Foy’s home. All welcome. Enquiries Margaret 9547 0939.

COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE ON SALE IN THE PIETY STALL

PADUA † We pray in thanksgiving for Richiline Ithier, and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Frank Dani, Philomena Baxla, Tom De Meco, Fernandez Fly, Lorenzo Fortunelli, Aldo Fortunelli,

Emily Cocopardo, Mary D’Souza, Albert D’Souza, Kenny Lopes, Jensen Rozario,

Haydn Crake, Dennish Marcelino, May Moutia, Alfonsa Tupas, Vicente Tran, Feliciano, Ernesto, Antonia, Ramirez, Marcelina, Maxima, Rufino Parran, Jose, Barcilisa Canoy, Hugo, Rufina Ramirez, Wella Abejaron, Esmael, Bonifacia, Luminado Fajardo, Louis Miranda, Frank George, Maria D’Souza, Lesley Perera, Praxade Perera, Valentine Wickramasinghe, Mary Wickramasinghe.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Neville Erispe, Pat Doll, Bill Benton, Mary Bertholini, Marie O’Donwell, Esmond Erensen, Veronica Varga, Anton Siketa, Nance Hayes, Czarina Deang, Virgina Collins, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Sam Baron, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, John Jewell, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Virantha & Laticia, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Baby Zoe Annabella Brooks, Barry Stokoe, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Henri Frappier, Rita Briggs, Julia Tong, Antonio Vong, Cesar Ramirez, Teressa Teyscheney, Bernie Saldanha.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

Disclaimer NoteWhile the minibus drivers endeavour to provide commuters with an enjoyable trip to and from St Anthony's Church to attend mass, commuters are reminded that they travel in the St Anthony's Parish minibus at their own risks. The St Anthony's Parish and/or the voluntary minibus drivers accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from any injury or any other accident that may occur during a trip while travelling in the St Anthony's Parish minibus.

Children's LiturgyChildren's Liturgy will resume next Sunday13th October @ 9:30 mass in the Gathering Space.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE BECOME A VOLUNTEER TUTOR

Role description: tutoring basic English to new refugees and migrants Qualifications: No formal qualifications or proficiency in a second language are required Training: a comprehensive training program is offered plus ongoing support with resources. Commitment: 1 – 2 hrs per week (flexible time, evening or day) Benefits: learn about new cultures, gain new experience to improve your employment opportunities, networking, meet new people, socialising, achieving a certificate or change your career. Place of work: At Noble Park AMES centre, at Noble Park community centre or at a student's home. Friendly work environment. Contact: 8558 8804 - E-mail: railicn@ames.net.au

Australian Catholic Youth FestivalREGISTER NOW: 5 – 7 December

Calling all parishes, groups, movements, religious organisations and Catholic organisations to reserve the date for the Festival in your calendars. The festival is an initiative of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and will be the largest national gathering of Catholic young people since WYD08. Up to 4000 young Catholics from year 9 to 25 years of age will gather for the celebration of faith which will include music, workshops, testimonies, liturgies and more. More Info & registration: www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au Contact: Annaliese Ros at the Archdiocesan Office for Youth annaliese.ros@cam.org.au or 9412 3326

Whether you are an individual or a site, we ask you to register so that we can keep you up to date on how to participate, any last minute changes and also to ensure you receive any resources that many be associated with the day. I would also encourage you to test the equipment that you intend to use on the day. This can be done easily by viewing the Welcome Message from Bishop Peter Comensoli at http://john.vivlive.com. If you can see and hear the Bishop you should not experience any problems on the day.Date:Wednesday 16 October 2013Time:10.30am - 2.30pm For more information: contact Rhonda AnderseneConference Administrative AssistantDiocese of Broken BayP. (02) 9847 0726 E. econferences@bbi.catholic.edu.au

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDMarried couples, we encourage you to prioritise your relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other.Couples and a priest present the weekend. It is based around catholic values but you don't need to be catholic to attend. There is no group sharing.Our next weekends in Melbourne are on: 18-20 October, 2013 (full), 22-24 November, 2013, and 4-6 April, 2014.For further information and bookings contact Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk (03) 9733 0997 or Email vicbookings@wwme.org.au

A MESSAGE FROM ST GERARD’SMarch for Babies - Saturday 12th October at 1pm start location Treasury Gardens corner of Spring Street and Wellington Parade East Melbourne.Join us in a peaceful witness to life as we march to Parliament House to hear inspirational speakers and music with a message of courage and hope for those who never see the light of day.Bus will leave St Gerard's at 11:am cost $10. Please call Susan 9795 0011 for further details.

IT’S BACK!

Yes, 'PADUA', the parish magazine is now back for publication and you are invited to contribute to our

awesome, new look magazine.Do you have a story to tell or an occasion you want to share? As an individual or collectively in a group, we want to hear from you. You are encouraged to put your thinking caps on and let your fingers do the talking.Please limit it to an A4 size and while every effort will be made to publish your article, it may be edited or modified by the editorial staff.

You can email your articles to: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.net

or drop it in at the parish office by 31 October 2013

Franciscan Festival and Blessing of the Animals

Sunday 13 October, 11:30am - 2pmThe Franciscan Friars of Box Hill invite all to a

celebration of God's creation in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi.

Everyone is invited to bring their pets for a blessing, meet the friars and learn about the life of the Friars Minor. There will be music and a community BBQ all day.

Cost: by DonationWhere: St Paschal College Friary, 90 Albion Road, Box

Hill (just off Middleborough Rd)Contact: 0412 076 913 or franciscanfest@gmail.com

Yarra Theological Union (YTU) Open Day Sunday 20 October, 2pm - 5pm

Yarra Theological Union a Catholic College for Theology Education within the MCD University of Divinity is holding an Open Day for undergraduate and postgraduate students

interested in studying at YTU. All welcome. Where: 98 Albion Road, Box Hill.

More info: www.ytu.edu.au. Contact: 9890 3771 or admin@ytu.edu.au

Legion of Mary Annual MassSaturday 9 November, 2pm

Bishop Hilton Deakin will celebrate the annual Legion of Mary Mass in commemoration of the life of, Servant of God, Frank Duff. Legion Prayers and Rosary will be prayed from 2pm. Mass will begin at 2:30pm. Please bring a plate to share in the crypt, at the rear of the church, after Mass. All are welcome. Where: St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne. Contact: 03 9328 4757

CARNIVAL 20131. The Parish Carnival will be on Saturday 16th November 10 till 9:30.

2. Do you enjoy books? The Parish Carnival Committee is desperately seeking one person or a small group to run the Second Hand Book Stall this year. Eddie who has tireless run the stall for the past few years has decided to step down from the lead role so we desperately need new blood to take over or else we will not be able to have one of our most popular stalls. If you can help call Anthony on 0423048680 or email: stanthonyscarnival@hotmail.com

3. The next Carnival Meeting will take place on Monday 14th October @7pm. This will be a Food Stall Holders Meeting so could a representative from each food stall please attend.

4. Parish Carnival Raffle tickets will be on stall after mass at Church doors every Sunday. Please help support the parish by buy a raffle ticket. If you would like to take a book to sell please see the seller after mass or get them from the Parish Centre.

*If you can help sell raffle ticket after mass please see Sister Kim at the Parish Centre or call Anthony on 0423048680.

POSITIONS AVAILABLEApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of:*Pastoral Associate, St Joan of Arc Parish - Brighton*Case Manager, Clergy Care Team - Cliffton Hill*Director, Archdiocesan Office for Youth - East MelbourneFurther details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: www.cam.org.au/jobs

FOR PETER MAC CALLUM CANCER CENTRE

Morning Tea - Cost $5.00Date - Tuesday 22nd October 2013Where - St Anthony’s Gathering SpaceTime - 10amContact - Yolanda Lewis 0413 199 062 or 9548 1118

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE is having a Mystery Auction on Tuesday 15th October at 11am at Margaret Foy’s home. All welcome. Enquiries Margaret 9547 0939.

COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE ON SALE IN THE PIETY STALL

First Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

A reading from the prophet Habakkuk

How long, Lord, am I to cry for helpwhile you will not listen;to cry ‘Oppression!’ in your earand you will not save?Why do you set injustice before me,why do you look on where there is tyranny?Outrage and violence, this is all I see,all is contention, and discord flourishes.Then the Lord answered and said,‘Write the vision down,inscribe it on tabletsto be easily read,since this vision is for its own time only:eager for its own fulfilment, it does not deceive;if it comes slowly, wait,for come it will, without fail.See how he flags, he whose soul is not at rights,but the upright man will live by his faithfulness.’

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 94:1-2. 6-9

R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Come, ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the rock who saves us. Let us come before him, giving thanks, with songs let us hail the Lord. R.

Come in; let us bow and bend low; let us kneel before the God who made us for he is our God and we the people who belong to his pasture, the flock that is led by his hand. R.

O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as on that day at Massah in the desert when your fathers put me to the test; when they tried me, though they saw my work.’ R.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8. 13-14

A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy

I am reminding you to fan into a flame the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you. God’s gift was not a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power, and love, and self-control. So you are never to be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord, or ashamed of me for being his prisoner; but with me, bear the hardships for the sake of the Good News, relying on the power of God.

Keep as your pattern the sound teaching you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. You

have been trusted to look after something precious; guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: 1 Peter 1:25

Alleluia, alleluia!

The word of the Lord stands for ever;it is the word given to you, the Good News.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ The Lord replied, ‘Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,” and it would obey you.

‘Which of you, with a servant ploughing or minding sheep, would say to him when he returned from the fields, “Come and have your meal immediately?” Would he not be more likely to say, “Get my supper laid; make yourself tidy and wait on me while I eat and drink. You can eat and drink yourself afterwards”? Must he be grateful to the servant for doing what he was told? So with you: when you have done all you have been told to do, say, “We are merely servants: we have done no more than our duty.”’

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD