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Congratulations to Our 84 Newly Confirmed Children

Our children last Sunday received the Sacrament of Confirmation from our Bishop Peter. This Sacrament completed their initiation begun in Baptism. It is the first Sacrament they have received in which they have been aware of the steps they are taking in the journey of faith. That this has happened is a tribute to the parents and Godparents fulfilling the

commitment they made at the time of the Baptism of their child - truly becoming a child of the parents and a child of God.

The journey continues. Shortly they will embark on the Reconciliation and Eucharist programmes. In this great journey it is the family who walk with them.

Much appreciation to Br John and Fr Shaju for their input. The life of faith is a great adventure - it is a live and ongoing relationship with Jesus. May Mary our Mother and Jesus’ Mother continue to bring the gifts of the Holy Spirit alive in their lives. Photos courtesy Sharon Ida

The Temptation of Power

Jesus has intimated for the third time to his disciples that they are going to Jerusalem where he will be con-demned and killed, in the manner of the mysterious Suffering Servant of God who “through his suffering shall justify many” (Is 53:11). With a touch of irony, Mark records that at this solemn and sorrowful occasion, the Zebedee brothers are still lost in their political illusion of a religious triumphalism. They ask Jesus a share of power and profess to merit it by their resolve to stick with Jesus through thick and thin.

Jesus takes the occasion to inculcate a lesson on power and authority on the two brothers and the other ten disciples who behave no better, getting jealous of the two. Power is shown by a person’s ability to stoop down and serve; the greatest among Jesus’ followers are those who forget their position so as to minister to the needs of all.

Mark may have liked to put two pictures before his readers. On one side is the despotic Herod Antipas who makes his importance felt by living in a grandiose palace, taxing the people and deciding the fate of his servants. On the other side is Jesus who mingles with

the poor and the outcast, who pays taxes, and is later brought to trial before the high priests and rulers.

The lines are clearly drawn. When the disciple aims for power and takes sides with the oppressors, he betrays his master. When the disciple who has been given the power and authority in the community turns to be a proud despot, looking for influence, he destroys the Church, turning it merely into a socio-political organisa-tion. When the Christian community allows itself to be blinded by the fascination of power and the strength of structure, it is no different from the pagans. It cannot be like that with Jesus’ disciples.

Paul describes “positions” as “charisms,” gifts of the Holy Spirit for the service of Christ’s body. “Power” in the Church comes from service, and this, in a sense, is not determined by “positions” or “offices.” St Augustine, reflecting on his position as a bishop, wrote: “What I am with you gives me joy, what I am for you frightens me. For with you, I am a Christian; for you I am a bishop. The former is grace, the latter is an office. The former is salvation, the latter a temptation.

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Having negative perceptions of

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But we forget totally about our self-offering. “The Son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” In the Mass, Jesus gives us His own body and blood by His supreme sacrifice on the cross. In His boundless love, Jesus gives us His body and blood to fill the deepest hunger and thirst of our souls which no one else can satisfy but He alone. Do I approach Jesus to get something from Him or to give something to Him?

God’s Word Fr Vincent Carmelbhavan, SSP

The two disciples’ approach towards Jesus was like an all-purpose appliance or multi-service provider. They wanted Jesus to give things at their bidding. When they were challenged to pay the price for the honour they sought they glibly answered “yes”. They had no idea of what this “drinking the cup” meant because their minds were totally set on positions and honours. When we come to Jesus in the Eucharist, we too approach him with attitudes similar to that of the disciples. We want Jesus to grant so many material favours and answers to all our petitions.

Bible Café

Join us for a new series Acts of God

with scripture scholar Frances Hogan Wednesdays

10:30-11:30am & 7-8pm in the

Muldoon Room.

We congratulate and welcome

Clint

Warren-Davey

into the Church Sunday 18 Oct

9:30am Mass

May God richly bless you

Project Rachel

For anyone who has been touched

by an abortion experience. Call 0400 092 555 or 9440 7980 and

leave a confidential message on our voicemail and we will contact you.

The Mystery of Faith

and the more intense this belief, the more it reveals a profound and intimate friend-ship with Christ. Anyone who like Peter firmly believes in Christ, also believes and accepts all His words, all the mysteries of His life, from the Incarnation to the Eucha-rist. We know that faith is first of all a gift of God. In the discourse in which He promised the Eucharist - which is, more than any other mystery, a mystery of faith because, more than any other mystery, it transcends every natural law - Jesus re-peatedly affirmed the necessity and gratu-ity of faith, declaring to the incredulous Jews that no one could come to Him, or believe in Him, “except the Father --- draw him” Jn 6:44. He added: “and they shall all be taught of God” Jn 6:45. To have a living faith in the Eucharist, as in every mystery, we must have that “attraction,” and that “interior instruction” which can come from God alone. Nevertheless, we can and should dispose ourselves, both by asking for this grace in humble , trust-ing prayer, and by an active practice of faith. In fact, since God infused this theo-logical virtue into us at Baptism, and since faith is a voluntary adherence of the intel-lect to revealed truth, we can make acts of faith whenever we wish: it depends on us to will to believe and to put into this act all the strength of our will. In the measure that our faith increases, it will enable us to penetrate the depths of the Eucharistic mystery, to have vital contact with Jesus in the Host, and to enjoy His presence. The more intense our faith, the more it will appear in our attitude toward the Blessed Sacrament. Then when Jesus looks upon us from the tabernacle, He will never be able to make the sad reproach He several times made to the Apostles: “You of little faith!” Mt 8:26, one which so many Chris-tians of today deserve.

Divine Intimacy Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen,

The Eucharist is called the Mystery of faith; indeed, only faith can make us see God present under the appearances of bread. Here, as St Thomas says, the senses do not help at all - sight, touch, and taste are deceived, finding in the consecrated Host only a little bread. But what matters? We have the word of the Son of God; the word of Christ, who declared: “This is My Body … This is My Blood” and we firmly believe in His word. I believe everything the Son of God has said; nothing can be truer than this word of Truth (Adoro Te Devote). We firmly believe in the Eucharist, we have no doubts about it; unfortunately, however, we must admit that our faith is often weak and dull. Although we may not live far from a church … it is easy to become rather indif-ferent, or even cold, in the presence of this great reality. Alas, our coarse nature grad-ually grows accustomed to even the most sublime and beautiful realities, so that they no longer impress us and have no power to move us, especially when they are near at hand. Thus it happens that while we believe in the ineffable presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, we pay little or no attention to the greatness of this reality, and we fail to have the lively, concrete appreciation of it which the saints had. Let us then repeat, very humbly and confident-ly, the Apostles’ beautiful prayer: “Lord, increase our faith!” Lk 17:5.

When Jesus announced the institution of the Eucharist, and some of His disciples, who had been following Him up to that time “went back and walked no more with Him” Jn 6:67. But Peter, in the name of the Apostles, gave this beautiful testimony of faith: “Lord … You have the words of eternal life. And we have believed and have known, that You are the Christ, the Son of God” Jn 6:69-70. Belief in the Eucharist, therefore, seems to be the touchstone of the true disciples of Jesus,

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Parish

Morning Tea

The Pelican Blue Family Group is

hosting our Morning Tea this Sunday 18 October at the

canteen after 9:30am Mass.

Come along for a lovely hot cuppa!

all day beverages. Bookings: 9847 0726.

Wyong Parish WYD16 Fundraiser

You are invited to a Multicultural Food Festival Friday 6 November 7pm. Live music, games, food & drink, prizes $20 entry. Purchase your tickets at the door. RSVP to Kay kc-911@hotmail.com.

Australian Church Women World Community Day. Theme: Building for Peace and Reconciliation. Friday 30 October 2pm Bateau Bay Anglican Church Brooke Avenue Bateau Bay. Service followed by afternoon tea.

Spirituality in the Pub Tuesday 10 November 7:30pm - 9pm. Doubts, Growth & My Spirituality guest speaker Donna Jacobs Sife. The Grange Renwick & Pacific Hwy, Wyoming.

Please Note

Mass for People with Special Needs and Their Families Sunday 1 November 9:30am at St Kieran’s Church 2 King Street, Manly Vale. Celebrant Bishop Peter A Comensoli. Morning Tea will be served at the conclu-sion of the Mass.

Parish Christmas Concert Preparations are well under way for the Parish Christmas Concert on 4 December. Entertainment plus extracts from South Pacific performed by both Church Choirs. Anyone is welcome to come to rehearsals Tuesdays from 4pm in the Muldoon Room.

Annual Charity Race Day It’s on again! Thursday 29 October from 12 noon at the Entertainment Grounds, Gosford. Tickets $80 include entry to the race track, race book, buffet luncheon and

Appeal for Catechists and Helpers

recruitment time and we ask any person of Faith who is able to donate 30 minutes to the evangelisation of our youngest parish-ioners to contact Micheline Yardin and Sandra Corben through the Parish Office on 4332 2216 as early as possible.

Every Thursday morning our Catechists attend the four State Primary Schools located within our parish to teach the children how to “Walk with Jesus”. We presently have 14 teachers and 6 helpers to cover 28 classes of varying sizes total-ing over 320 children. October is our

This week we would like

to thank April Hughes

for her dedicated service as an altar

server at the 9:30am Mass & the

Confirmations.

Young People - You’re Invited

Come and join our Youth Group! For high school ages and above. Saturday 24 Octo-ber 7-9pm, after the 6pm Mass, in the Muldoon Room. Meet other young people

and share faith, friendship and fun. You will learn more about your Catholic faith. Followed by a free pizza dinner! For more info call the parish office on 4332 2216.

Visitation Team

The parish Visitation Team would like to make you aware that we are available to visit, on a regular basis, those at home who are sick, lonely, incapacitated, etc.,

for a chit-chat and companionship.

Should you know of anyone who fits this category and would welcome a visit, please contact the parish office.

Cancer Research & Support

Some of our supporters from the Catholic Women’s League and Reynold’s Court who participated in the Relay for Life raised $340 for cancer research. Great effort.

You too can support cancer research and those being treated for cancer by coming to the

Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Morning Tea Fundraiser

Monday 26 October after 9am Mass $2 donation and please bring a small plate to share.

1300PRIEST

(1300 774 378)

If you need a priest in an emergency and cannot reach the parish number (4332 2216) call 1300PRIEST for

assistance.

Mass for

Mentally Ill

& Divine

Mercy

There will be candles to light for those who

have lost their life as a result of mental

illness.

Sunday 18 October 2pm followed by light

refreshments.

Serving the Catholic Community of The Entrance and extending the Kingdom of God

PARISH PRIEST & DEAN Fr Bill Stevens ASSISTANT PRIEST Fr Shaju John OSH Office Hours Monday-Friday 9.30-5.00pm Postal Address PO Box 189 THE ENTRANCE 2261 Street Address 239-243 The Entrance Rd Tel 4332 2216 Fax 4333 5344 Email info@ourladyoftherosary.org.au Website www.ourladyoftherosary.org.au

Emergencies: If you need a priest in an emergency and cannot reach the parish number call 1300PRIEST (1300 774 378).

PROPERTY MANAGER Michael de la Motte Tel 4334 7600 (BH)

GIFT CENTRE Sunday 9:00am - 9:30am & 10:30am - 11:00am Tuesday-Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm Tel/Fax 4332 5997

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY PRIMARY SCHOOL Tel 4332 5594 Fax 4334 5599 ST PETER’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE Tel 4351 2344 Fax 4351 2965

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Mass & Devotions in Ordinary Time

Liturgy of the Hours Saturday 8:40am

Rosary Monday-Thursday 8:35am Friday 11:20am Saturday 9:30am

Cenacle Wednesday 9:30am

Christian Meditation Group Friday 10:30am Muldoon Room

Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am & 9:30am

Weekday Masses Monday -Thursday 9:00am Friday 11:45am

Saturday 9:00am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 9:30am & 5:00pm

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Recently Deceased: Shirley McCabe, Michael Hanley.

Anniversaries: David Russell, Mary Rosewarne, Terence Sillett, John Baker, Philippe Bouchet.

Remembrances: Bruce Parry, Beryl White, Nora O’Leary, Jean Workman, Col McLaurin, Dorothy Cribb, Gloria Shackle-ton, Jean Beaton, Bruce Evers, Mary & Joe Pace, Noeleen Corrigan, Maurice Cramsie, William Hall, Charles Magri, Samuel Marmara, Mollie & Bob Amor & all the Holy Souls.

Families: Bouchet.

Sick: Charlie Borg, Beato Bajaro, Stella Parton, Michel Bouchet, Murdoch Paterson-Barrie, Heather McIntyre, Charlie Falzon, Tim Parsons, Michelle Clements, Derek Hanley, Sebastian Stewart, Frank White, Frank Fallon, Vicki Hennessey, Peg Senogles, John Verhoeven Snr, Patricia O’Brien, Dorothy Patterson, Brian Crowe, Mary Hughes, Antoinette Grech, Sue Batten, Sue MacSween, Elaine Keyte, Lisa Hennessey, Brian & Valerie Staggs, Zoe Kidd, Jenny Carter, Linda Read, Christopher Forster, Delma Clarke, Debbie Simonds, J enny Rist.

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This Week’s Readings: Isaiah 53:10-11 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45

Entrance Antiphon

To you I call: for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.

Responsorial Psalm

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!

The Son of man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for all.

Alleluia!

Communion Antiphon

Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.

The Gift Centre has a wide variety of gifts and cards for all occasions including Baptisms, Confirmations, Eucharist and more! All are welcome to come in for a browse. We are open after the Sunday Masses for your convenience. You’ll find the Gift Centre behind the Church carpark, corner of Ashton and Copnor Avenues.

Open:

Sunday 9am-9:30am & 10:30-11am

Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-1:30pm Phone/Fax 4332 5997

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