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PADRE PIO PARISH STAFF
Sr Helen Ockerby Sacramental Co-Ord
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Lorena Morales Scripture Co-Ord
Fr Chris Antwi-Boasiako Administrator
CONTACT DETAILS
34 - 38 William Howell Drive (PO Box 8037) GLENMORE PARK NSW 2745 Phone: 4737 9735 Fax: 4733 8245 Mobile (Fr Chris): 0415 505 594
Parish Office [email protected]
Fr Christopher Antwi-Boasiako [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm
(Closed 12:00 to 12:30pm)
Reflection by Dianne Bergant CSS
Although this is not the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the major theme found in the readings is the end of time. The events that will ush-er in and will take place during this time are described in apocalyptic terms. The struggles of life will culminate in a massive cosmic confron-tation between the forces of good and those of evil. This last battle will be universal in scope, just like the first primordial conflict between cha-os and God.
In some way, all of today’s readings state that good will finally prevail over evil. In the last days Michael, the angelic warrior of God, will rise up. In the epistle, Christ is pictured seated triumphantly at the right hand of God with his enemies under his foot, a sign of conquest. Finally, in the gospel, the Son of Man, the mysterious figure from apocalyptic liter-ature, comes in the clouds with great power and glory. All of these im-ages are apocalyptic; each of them is quite hopeful.
We read these stories at the close of the liturgical year, because we are coming to the conclusion of our yearly telling of the story of salvation. However, apocalyptic images are timely whenever we find ourselves in the throes of the battle with evil and it appears that we will succumb. These forms will remind us that good will be able to withstand evil. From this we will conclude that we need only trust in God.
© Dianne Bergant CSS
Living the Gospel – People of Hope
Whilst the community who were the intended audience of the Gospel of Mark were expecting the return of Jesus and the end times to occur during their lifetimes, nearly two thousand years later we realise that wasn’t the case. Today, as in Mark’s time, many people approach the future and change with fear and apprehension. As Christian people we are called to be optimistic and hopeful as we approach the future. We know that God is good, that God loves us unconditionally and that God has a dream for us. That is the simple basis of Christian hope.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Yr B) 15 November 2015
PADRE PIO PARISH Glenmore Park
www.padrepioglenmorepark.org.au
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Roland Peters Finance Committee
Mary Kelly Parish Council Chair
Melissa Topp St Vincent de Paul
Trish Kelly Parish Secretary
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil @ 5:30pm Sunday @ 7:30am and 9:30am
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES Tuesday 9:00am Mass Wednesday 7:00pm Mass &
Perpetual Help Novena Thursday 9:00am Mass Friday 9:00am Mass First Friday 9:00am, 7:00pm Masses Saturday 7:30am Mass,
Novena to Padre Pio, Exposition & Benediction
Mass with Anointing of the Sick First Saturday of each month @ 7:30am
RECONCILIATION Following Saturday morning Mass
(till 9:30am) or by appointment
BAPTISMS 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays @ 11:30am
Please contact the Parish Office
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
Please contact the Parish Office
BETHANY PRIMARY SCHOOL Ph 4733 5299
Principal Mr Ted Langford
Assistant Principal Mrs Liz Devlin
Religious Education Coordinator Mrs Melanie Elmer
CAROLINE CHISHOLM COLLEGE Ph 4737 5500
Principal Mrs Mary Leask
Assistant Principal Mr Greg King
Religious Education Coordinator Ms Bernadette Murray
If you wish to adver-
tise
your business here,
please contact the
Parish Office on
4737 9735
Rick Sudulic 0412 582 194 Christian Domingo 0402 093 415
Licence number: 212863C
New homes
Industrial and
commercial properties
Renovations
RCD and Appliance testing
Emergency lighting
2015 Weekends
We all agree our marriages need nurturing.
And so -Worldwide Marriage Encounter
provides a Weekend away - from the
distractions of everyday life to focus on
each other.
It is a great opportunity for couples to
explore their relationship together and find
ways to make marriages more
fulfilling.
20-22 November, 2015
Please contact:
Ardell & Bill Sharpe Ph: (02) 4283 3435
Email: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.wwme.org.au/nswact.htm
NOVEMBER
TUESDAY 17 November 9:00am Communion Service
WEDNESDAY 18 November 10:00am Pastoral Care Morning Tea 7:00pm Mass
THURSDAY 19 November 9:00am Communion Service
FRIDAY 20 November 9:00am Mass 2:45pm - 4:30pm First Eucharist Interviews
SATURDAY 21 November 7:30am Communion Service
SUNDAY 22 November 1:30pm - 3:00pm First Eucharist Interviews
TUESDAY 24 November 2:45pm - 4:30pm First Eucharist Interviews
WEDNESDAY 25 November 2:45pm - 4:30pm First Eucharist Interviews
THURSDAY 26 November 7:30pm Baptism Preparation Evening
FRIDAY 27 November 9:00am Mass followed by morning tea 2:45pm - 4:30pm First Eucharist Interviews
DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY 02 December 2:45pm - 4:30pm First Eucharist Interviews 8:00pm Parish Pastoral Council meeting
THURSDAY 03 December 7:00pm Christmas Liturgy Meeting
FRIDAY 04 December 9:00am Mass 10:00am End of Year Mass Caroline Chisholm College 5:30pm Bethany School Christmas Carols
SATURDAY 05 December 7:30am Mass and anointing of the sick
Rick Sudulic 0412 582 194
Christian Domingo 0402 093 415
SECOND READING Hebrews 10:11-14. 18
A reading from the letter to the Hebrews All the priests stand at their duties every day, offering over and over again the same sacrifices which are quite incapable of taking sins away. Christ, on the other hand, has offered one single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place for ever, at the right hand of God, where he is now waiting until his enemies are made into a footstool for him. By virtue of that one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying. When all sins have been forgiven, there can be no more sin offerings.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and pray constantly, that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man. Alleluia!
GOSPEL Mark 13:24-32
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark Jesus said to his disciples: 'In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory; then too he will send the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will an-swer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.
FIRST READING Daniel 12:1-3
A reading from the prophet Daniel
'At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great dis-tress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, your own peo-ple will be spared, all those whose names are found written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to ever-lasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.' The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
O Lord, it is you who are my por-tion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. R.
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. R.
You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your pres-ence, at your right hand happi-ness for ever. R.
'Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow sup-ple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you, when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates. I tell you solemnly, be-fore this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
'But as for that day or hour, no-body knows it, neither the an-gels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father.'
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
COMMUNION ANTIPHON To be near God is my happi-ness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
Please pray for all our parishioners who are ill at home or in hospital,
including...
Kyla Aggar, Anne Tucker,
Gemma Ciantar, Bev Ferry
Please pray for the repose of the souls of...
Recently deceased: Fr David Scott
Gloria Graham
Ken Gaudoin
Nenita Velayo
Prayers Offered for:
All those mentioned in our
Scroll of Remembrance
QUOTE OF THE WEEK It is precisely in contemplating Jesus’ death that faith grows stronger and receives a dazzling light; then it is re-vealed as faith in Christ’s steadfast love for us, a love capa-ble of embracing death to bring us salvation. This love, which did not recoil before death in order to show its depth, is something I can believe in; Christ’s total self-gift overcomes every suspicion and enables me to entrust my-self to him completely.” - Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei 2013 (16)
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PARISH NEWS
November Mass Offerings
Please note that names of those who are sick will be published in the bulletin for two weeks only unless the Parish Office is notified the person is still unwell.
The homily is a means of bringing the scriptural message to life in a way that helps the faithful to realise that God’s word is present and at work in their every day lives. Verbum Domini (2010) 59
ALL MASSES will be offered through-
out the month of November for all our
loved ones mentioned in the Remem-
brance Scroll. If you wish to have the
name of the loved one in the Scroll of
Remembrance please make an offering
using the envelopes which are at the
Welcome Table. On Friday 27 Novem-
ber at the 9:00am Mass, family members
are invited to light a candle for their
deceased loved ones which will be
placed around the altar for that Mass. A
morning tea will follow. Please bring a
plate to share.
Eternal rest grant unto
them, O Lord, and may
perpetual light shine
upon them. Amen.
THANK YOU to all who contributed to
the DWF appeal held last weekend. An
amount of $3,506 was raised. We are
still short of our quota by about $2,900.
If you would like to contribute this week-
end, please use the large DWF envelopes
which you will find on the pew near you
or obtain one from the Welcome Table.
Donations are tax deductible. Please help
ensure that we don’t have to dip into
parish funds!
A REMINDER you are welcome to
use the BPoint facility on the par-
ish website to make your donation.
On the home page, click on the
purple box labelled “Make a Pay-
ment to my Parish” and go to
“DWF Appeal” on the drop down
Biller Code menu. A receipt can be
printed at the time you make your
donation.
DWF Appeal
ALL PARISHIONERS are invited to
attend the Bethany School Christmas
Carols to be held on the evening of
Friday 04 December starting at 5:30pm.
Bethany School Carols by Candlelight ST VINCENT de PAUL will be selling
ten pack of Christmas Cards for $6.00 and
hand made cards for $1.00. All proceeds
will go to the goods works of St Vincent
de Paul Society.
St Vincent de Paul
PARISH AND DIOCESAN NEWS
In compliance with privacy legislation, names cannot be published in our Parish
Bulletin without the permission of the persons themselves or their next of kin.
WILL BE HELD on Tuesday 17 November at 7:00pm at the
home of Lorna Cayabyab, 33 Dara Crescent, Glenmore Park.
For more details please phone 0412 722 012. All welcome!
First Eucharist 2016
Children’s Liturgy CHILDREN’S LITURGY will take a break during Fr Chris’
absence. The next gathering will be held next Sunday 22
November, during the 9:30am Mass.
Position Vacant
LET YOUR LOVE blossom this spring with a weekend togeth-
er. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a Marriage
Enrichment experience – set in peaceful, picturesque surround-
ings, away from the distractions of everyday life. During the
weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekin-
dle and refresh their relationship. Mt Carmel Retreat Centre,
Varroville. Contact Ardell & Bill Sharpe telephone (02) 4283
3435.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: 20-22 November
Rosary Group
University of Notre Dame Twilight Tours & Information Evenings:
24-26 November OPEN FOR extended hours to assist you. Drop in anytime be-
tween 5:00pm and 7:00pm to the Sydney Campus, 140 Broad-
way, Chippendale, 10 mins from Central and Railway Square.
There is still time to apply for 2016. Visit: www.nd.edu.au/
twilight
Collections: 07/08 November
First Collection (Diocese)
Second Collection
(Parish)
TOTAL
$775.35
Envelopes $ 1,025.00
Notes and coins $ 1,060.05
Credit Cards $ 750.00
Direct Debits $ 140.00
$2,975.05
INTERVIEW AND ENROLMENT FOR FIRST EUCHARIST
will begin on Friday 20 November 2:45pm to
4:30pm and Sunday 22 November 1:30pm to
3:00pm and will be the first two opportunities
to enrol for First Eucharist for 2016. Infor-
mation packs have gone out to schools in the
parish. Information and enrolment forms are
also available on the parish website
www.padrepioglenmorepark.org.au - go to
SACRAMENTS. A choice of dates are listed. For more infor-
mation please contact Sr Helen on 47379735 or email
Free Retirement Planning Seminar at Penrith: 16 November
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLICS Superannuation presents a FREE
seminar at Penrith on how to optimise your savings for retire-
ment and potentially save tax with an allocated pension. Tax
savings could be $’000s each year from age 56. From 6:00pm-
7:30pm at Penrith Bowling Club, cnr Woodriff and Derby
Streets, Penrith. Partners and friends welcome. Book now tele-
phone 1300 658 776, www.catholicsuper.com.au/seminars
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE - Our Lady Queen of Peace
Parish, Greystanes, is seeking an energetic and committed Pas-
toral Associate for a full-time position. The successful applicant
will need to show the ability to empower and support people in
a variety of ministries as well as demonstrating experience in
leadership, coordination and liturgy. A current Working with
Children Check is essential. For further information and an in-
formation pack please contact the parish office telephone (02)
9631 8135, [email protected] Applications close 30
November.
Gingerbread House Night
PLEASE JOIN us for a fun night of friendship and laughter as
you make a gingerbread house to share
with your family and friends over Christ-
mas.
COST: $25.00 ($30.00 Gluten Free - Have
only ordered 5) (Includes gingerbread kit,
tea/coffee & refreshments)
Please bring all lollies for decorating your
house together with dessert or tablespoon,
knives, scissors, pins (to hold house together while icing sets)
and any other utensils you wish to bring including bowls (or zip
lock bags) and food colouring if you wish to tint your icing
This night is for anyone from Year 5 at primary school onwards
Kits can also be ordered separately for collection Gingerbread
Houses - $23.00 Gingerbread Houses - $27.00 (Gluten Free)
Star Trees - $10.00
Date: 9 December 2014
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Bethany School Hall
RSVP & payment by: 27 November 2014
Payment can be made via the parish website, at the Parish
Office or attending Mass. For enquiries please call Therese
Baker on 0419448941 or [email protected]
WILL BE HELD on Wednesday 18
November at 10:00am in the parish
meeting room. Please bring a plate to
share. All welcome!
Pastoral Care Morning Tea
Property Maintenance All Plaster work Lawn mowing Mark:
Phone: 0410 436 997
Contractor Lic No 223838c
Saint of the Week
St Margaret of Scotland
16 November
Margaret was an English princess. She and her mother sailed to Scotland to escape from the king
who had conquered their land. King Malcolm of Scotland welcomed them and fell in love with the
beautiful princess. Margaret and Malcolm were married before too long.
As Queen, Margaret changed her husband and the country for the better. Malcolm was good, but he
and his court were very rough. When he saw how wise his beloved wife was, he listened to
her good advice. She softened his temper and led him to practise great virtue. She made the court
beautiful and civilised. Soon all the princes had better manners, and the ladies copied her purity and
devotion. The king and queen gave wonderful example to everyone by the way they prayed together
and fed crowds of poor people with their own hands. They seemed to have only one desire: to make
everyone happy and good.
Margaret was a blessing for all the people of Scotland. Before she came, there was
great ignorance and many bad habits among them. Margaret worked
hard to obtain good teachers, to correct the evil practices, and to have
new churches built. She loved to make these churches beautiful for
God's glory, and she embroidered the priests’ vestments herself.
God sent this holy Queen six sons and two daughters. She loved them
dearly and raised them well. The youngest boy became St David. But
Margaret had sorrows, too. In her last illness, she learned that both her
husband and her son, Edward, had been killed in battle. Yet she prayed:
"I thank you, Almighty God, for sending me so great a sorrow to purify
me from my sins."
Let us take this saintly Queen for our example. While we do our duties, let us keep in mind the joys
that God will give us in Heaven.
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Dog & Cat Foods; Fresh Pet Meats
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Fertilisers, farm & garden supplies
Rural & Electric fencing & more
Trading hours
Monday - Friday Saturday Closed 8:00am-5:30pm 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday Public Hol
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Please contact the
Parish Office on
4737 9735
MASS ROSTERS: 21/22 November
“Those who please God will shine like the stars.” Try to find these words:
angels
branches
chosen
clouds
earth
glory
lesson
living
sprout
summer
time
words
F U S S T L J R D J S U H D L N
Z S W D B R A N C H E S N M C J
P P T W U H T R A E P E Q H N G
J N V A D O F X S V A N O Z O Z
X N P H O L L P D P M S D R O W
G R B G L B R C Z Z E K C Y K I
F U X H V O M M R N Z Y J N F L
H B U U U Q H F S A K M A R Z E
W S X T E H O F I F O M X T C S
J J S D Y Z E G L R Y S C G D S
H B Y P J L G M Q I G Y Q D Y O
A F M O M K H Q I E V D R H D N
D R I A P V H D S T Y I M O Q J
G S U M M E R R A H O L N W L O
B N B Q Q X V S L E G N A G O G
5:30pm 7:30am 9:30am
Acolyte Bill Hardy William Cimafranca David Baker
Manny Medel
AALT LWA ACO LHE
MHA RHE
Welcomer Leanne Gately Agnes Forwood Mary Bender
Children's Liturgy N/A N/A Coley White
Geraldine Hayward
Mass Coordinator Matthew Topp Lynn Young Cecilia Zammit
Commentator Trish Warda Bev Croft Beaulah Frankson
Reader Zon Lupisan Gigi Cruz Cecilia Zammit
Eric Ruiz Help needed Chris Hersey
Music Mitchell/Walsh Choir N/A Y4C Choir
Extraordinary Minister of Eucharist
Matthew Topp Lyndon Clarke Tracy Amituanai
Raylee Grima Maria Cimafranca Natasha Chandra
+1 Anne Cimafranca +1
Hospitality N/A Mary Catania Cait Griffin
Piety Stall Help needed Help needed Anne Rowe
Powerpoint operator Cristin Warda Izabelle Cruz Help needed
Cleaning (Saturday morning Warda Family Team