Catechist & Friendship Group: Bev Lamaro 0409 710 703; Choir: Line Collet 0410 568 103; Youth : Alison De Sousa 0421 660 187; Pastoral Council: Patrick Abou-rizk 0416 035 993 ;

St Vincent de Paul: Diago Rodrigues 9791 5209 ; Bankstown Josephite Associates: Robyn Molloy 9707 1292; Children’s Liturgy: Marie El-Chaar 9709 3451; Cemetery Committee: Maureen Vincent 9790 4217;

Sacramental co-ordinator: Gloria Booby 0413 294 224; Safeguarding Officer: Anthony Chadrawy 9790 1933; Polish Priests: 8783 0533; De La Salle Brothers: 9708 2692;

St. Felix Primary School: 9796 7875 Frances Bonanno - Principal; LaSalle Catholic College: 9793 5600 Mr Michael Egan - Principal;

Archdiocesan Website: www.sydney.catholic.org.au

A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney Child sexual abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you – or anyone you know – have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively,

you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or safeguardingenquiries@sydneycatholic.org.

You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.

GOSPEL: Luke 23:35-43

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom.

The people stayed before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. 'He

saved others,' they said 'let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.' The soldiers

mocked him too, and when they approached to offer him vinegar they said, 'If you are the king of the

Jews, save yourself.' Above him there was an inscription: 'This is the King of the Jews.'

One of the criminals hanging there abused him. 'Are you not the Christ?' he said. 'Save yourself

and us as well.' But the other spoke up and rebuked him. 'Have you no fear of God at all?' he said, 'You

got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But

this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,' he said 'remember me when you come into your kingdom.'

'Indeed, I promise you,' he replied 'today you will be with me in paradise.'

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Baptism: This week, we welcome into the Catholic faith:

Natalia Giuseppina Commisso Phoebe Belle Wallis

May they always know the love of God and feel His guiding hand throughout their life.

Wedding Congratulations: Nathan Wong & Julie Ho Tran

are married at St Felix this weekend. Please keep them in your prayers.

Class reunion - Benilde Boys class of ‘69 It’s been 50 years since we completed Year 12, a few of us are proposing a reunion of our class group to celebrate this milestone and catch up with old friends. The proposal is to meet at Canterbury Bankstown Leagues Club, Belmore on Saturday 30th November from 2:00pm. For a small fee, finger food will be provided for as long as we like. Would you kindly get back to one of the three classmates below to indicate your attendance? Also can you pass the word around to any of our classmates with whom you can be in contact. Looking forward to a great response. Paul Farrugia farrco@aol.com Peter Cassilles pcassilles@optusnet.com.au | Dennis Farrar fazhouse@bigpond.com

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday: 6pm (Vigil), Sunday: 8am,

10am (Children's Liturgy), 6pm, 12noon (Polish).

THIS WEEK’S MASSES Tuesday - 8.00am

Wednesday - 8.00am Thursday - 8.00am

Friday - 8.00am Saturday - 8.00am

Nursing Home Masses Wednesday - 10.00am Uniting

Vietnamese Mass 7 pm - 1st Thurs of each month.

DEVOTIONS Benediction: Saturday 7.00am.

Rosary: Saturday 8.25am.

Divine Mercy Prayer: 6.30pm - 1st Wed of each month.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation:

Saturday 4.30 - 5.30 pm Or by appointment.

Marriages: By arrangement with at least 6 months notice.

Care for the Sick: Any time. Please call the Presbytery.

Baptisms: Preparation classes are held in the Presbytery on the

1st Sunday of each month after 10AM Mass .

Fr Van Nguyen, Parish Priest

Fr Ronnie Maree, Assistant Priest

Marie Caldareri, Secretary (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Phone: 9790 1933 Fax: 9796 3962

Email: admin@stfelixparish.org.au Website: www.stfelixparish.org.au

Responsorial Psalm R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia!

Comm Antiphon: The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

This weeks readings - 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43.

Next Weekend: First Sunday of Advent - Year A. Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44.

….'remember me when you come into your kingdom.'

Luke 23:42

Sat 6pm 8am 10am 6pm

Weekly Rosters

Notes: SSOG: Singing Servants of God SDMG: Samoan Divine Mercy Group SMMC: St Mary Mackillop’s Choir Group 4: Gloria Walker, Margaret Chan, Lyn Rowe, Khanh Le, Thi Thuy Doan, Theresa Nguyen, Dorie Encarnacion, Michael & Jacinta Viner, Hien & Vu Bui (Florist)

24 November 1 December

Altar Society Group 4 Group 1 (see notes)

Church Cleaners Mai Hai SDMG

SVDP A Nguyen D Rodrigues

Children’s Liturgy Maricel Denice

Morning Tea E & B Valencia E & B Valencia

Mass Intentions: Recently Deceased: Janina Smereczanski; Ukay Anyakoha

Anniversary: Carmela Palumberi; Giuse Mac Quoc Nam; Andreana Sultana; Giuse Pham Duy Huong; Maria Do Thi Tuan; Maria Chu Quynh Vy; Mathew Chu Van Tuynh; Mathew Chu Long Con; Giuse Pham Quoc Trong; John Vujkovic

Deceased: All names for the deceased are in the Memorial book on the Altar.

Sick: Christopher Amodeo, Marie Abi-Saab, Tom Quilty, Jason Timbs & Bart Hennely, Dau (Xuan); Gerard Go; Fatima Fernandes; Marian Periera; Catherine & Lourdes Raspanti; baby Alan Dien Quan Nguyen; Monina Rodriguez Pineda; Tenshi Asriel Magdaleno Arcenas; Rose Nuner; Maria Carta; Dinh Thi An; Teresita Martinez; Maria Kovatsun; Frannie; Madelyn Nicole; Jun Ibarra; Abida Gill; Vo Van Kiet; Maria Bui Thi Don; Josette Ackad; Linda Yusnanda; Nivea Wani; Diana Emilie Perez (daughter of Rosa House); Lillian Jaja.

Altar Servers’ Training Program. An Altar Servers’ Training Program has been arranged for Saturday 30 November 2019 from

9:00AM to 1.00PM (lunch provided). Children who have made their First Holy Communion are invited.

The main activity of the training is for children to practice serving at Mass. During breaks, however,

children will have a chance to make friends and play games together. To register your child please

collect an application from Fr Van or contact the Parish Office.

RCIA – (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) A new RCIA program will be commencing before Christmas this year. The first introductory

meeting will be on Wednesday 11/12/19 with a follow-up meeting on Thursday 19/12/19. Other

sessions will take place early in the new year. After successful completion of the program, the

Sacraments will be received in front of the congregation during the Easter Vigil Mass next year.

Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or if you know someone who may be interested in becoming

Catholic please contact the Parish Office or see Fr Van or Fr Ronnie.

24 NOVEMBER

Comm Gabrielle Nguyen Mary Buckley Helen Vujevic Anthony Tran

Reader Emmanuel Icard Maxwell Asuzu Emanuela Viner Nhung Bui

Acolyte Tuyen Tran (A) An Dang (A) Thong Tran (A) Thanh Vu (A)

Minister Gloria Booby Thao Nguyen Gordon West Phu Nguyen

Minister Cindy Hoang Melanie Campisi Helen Vujevic Jacinta Eltarraf

Choir SDMG SSOG St Felix SMMC

Parish Pastoral Council The next and final PPC meeting for the year will be held on Thursday, 28th November

commencing at 7.00pm in the presbytery.

1 DECEMBER

Comm Gloria Booby Thuy Linh Nguyen Thu Ha Kim

Reader Patrick Abourizk Imelda Dela Cruz Anthony Rowe Anthony Eltarraf

Acolyte Joseph Bui (A) An Dang (A) Anthony Joseph (A) Thanh Vu (A)

Minister Emmanuel Icard Mesake Mar Tu Nguyen Paul Ngoc

Minister Judy Jones Robyn Molloy Bev Lamaro Phu Nguyen

Choir St Anne’s SSOG St Felix Youth Choir

Understanding today's Feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While we may not have a direct experience of kings or royalty, we have some sense of what these mean.

We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdom. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance and honour. Christ is King in a way that is different from traditional understandings of royalty. Christ's kingship extends to all places, all people, and all times. Christ manifests his kingship through his death on the Cross, in which he offers salvation to all.

Recall with your children stories that you may have read about royalty. Talk with your children about what they have learned from these stories about what it means to be a king. Talk about what they have learned from these stories about what it means to be a subject.

Tell your children that this Sunday is the last Sunday in the Church Year, and on this Sunday, we celebrate a special feast called the Feast of Christ the King. Read today's Gospel, Luke 23:35-43. Reflect together on how the various people in this Gospel respond to Jesus on the Cross. Who in this Gospel recognizes Jesus as King? (the thief) What does Jesus promise the thief as a result? (The thief will be with Jesus in paradise.)

Talk about how your family will recognize and honour Christ the King. Pray together the Lord's

Prayer and ask God to help your family to act in ways that show you recognize and honour Christ as

King.

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Christ the King

First Reconciliation The Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation will be celebrated this Wednesday 27th November at 7.00pm. We would like to thank all the class leaders, REC and our Sacramental co-ordinator, Gloria Booby for all the work and preparation given to these children over the last few weeks. Let us keep them in our prayers.

St Vincent de Paul Piety Stall Christmas cards are now available at the piety stall. They are for $7.00 per pack of 10 cards. Please show your support to our local St Vincent de Paul Society by buying these Christmas cards for family and friends.

Break Open Word There are a few Break Open Word - Year A books available in the Sacristy for those readers who require one. Kindly print and sign your name on the list provided if you take one.

Women's Advent Retreat Day - 2019 Notre Dame Chaplaincy warmly invites women of all ages to join us for our annual Women's Advent Retreat Day on Tuesday, 3rd December - 9.00am to 4:30pm, at The University of Notre Dame 104 Broadway, Corner Abercrombie St, Chippendale. Morning tea and lunch are provided. The retreat day is free of charge, but registration is essential. Please visit www.trybooking.com/563903 call 8204 4189 or e-mail sydney.chaplaincy@nd.edu.au

2019 Cherry Picking - Allambie Orchard - Young - NSW A Cherry Picking bus trip to Young NSW is being organised for Sunday 8th December 2019.

The Luxury Air conditioned Coach will depart from St Felix Church at 7.00am and return back to the Church by 8.00pm. If the bus is fully booked (53 people), the cost per person would be $34. However, the final cost depends on the final number of people coming. You will be advised of the final cost once the final number of people interested in coming has been confirmed. Please register your interest before Wednesday 20 November, by adding your name and contact details on the list in the Church foyer or alternatively contact Thanh Vu on 0406 974 092 if you have any questions.

Walk the Camino! Two Catholic Mission Pilgrimages 2020. Small group led by an experienced guide. Sr Veronica Rosier OP (0451 387 906) www.catholicmission.org.au/camino2020