Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kensington 19 JULY 2015 | 16TH SUNDAY IN

ORD TIME | YEAR B

THIS WEEK

SATURDAY 18 JULY

6:00pm Mass

SUNDAY 19 JULY 9:30am Blessing Mass for Parish First Eucharist children + Kids Church, Morning Tea 11:00am French Mass 3:30pm Indonesian Mass 6:00pm Mass

MONDAY 20 JULY 9:00am Mass

WEDNESDAY 22 JULY

9:00am Mass

FRIDAY 24 JULY 9:00am Mass

SATURDAY 25 JULY

6:00pm

SUNDAY 26 JULY 9:30am Mass + Kids Church, Morning Tea 3:30pm Indonesian Mass 6:00pm Mass

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We acknowledge the traditional owners who cared for this land for thousands of years and their descendants who have maintained these Spiritual connections and traditions.

FR ALO WRITES… “Learning from the Good Shepherd”

(Mark 6:30-34) A few years ago, as a member of our MSC Provincial Administration (in Indonesia), there were serious discussions on how we could engage with “difficult members” of our MSC Province. The Superiors of the different districts were refusing to accept into their region confreres who were thought of as being “difficult” to work or live with. This issue began to consume a lot of the Provincial Administration’s energy and time. The complexity of having to address the personal issues of these particular confreres, seemed to keep us from dealing with the other needs of the Province. During one council meeting, I suggested that we seek the advice of other (“older”) MSC Provinces who would have had more experience in dealing with these matters. The council agreed. It was not long after, that a former Provincial from another MSC Province came to our assistance. We gathered all the MSC District Superiors for a two day reflection. It turned out to be a very fruitful gathering. In one of his talks this former MSC Provincial said: “Regardless their attitudes and behavior, who they are and where they come from, or their backgrounds, we have one certainty, they are our brothers. We have to be compassionate to them and look after them. The more we reject them, the more they will feel alienated and marginalized. Therefore I suggest that we identify these members and help integrate them within every district (community). We are all responsible for taking care of them, not just the Provincial and his council”. The initial attitude of certain MSC District Superiors was no doubt contrary to the way Jesus would have dealt/engaged with (similar) people during his time. Today’s Gospel gives us an insight into Jesus as a person who was compassionate in dealing/relating with people who had lost their way or were distressed; people who were like sheep without a shepherd. Jesus shows us the purpose of his incarnation, of his presence amongst us. Jesus came with love and mercy to seek out the lost sheep (Luke 15:3-7). Similarly, in the story of the multiplication of loaves and fishes, Jesus was not trying to show his majesty but rather he was moved with compassion for the welfare of the crowd that had gathered around him. And even though his disciples objected to his way, he was persistent in stating that they had to give or do something themselves, to help feed the people (Matt 14:16). Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd. He tells his disciples that the good shepherd is one who is willing to lay down his life for his sheep (Matt 18:12). To be truly disciples of Jesus, we must continually endeavor to follow in the footsteps of our master: to be compassionate to others, to look out for the marginalised, and to bring about a unity that helps build God’s kingdom, to fulfill Jesus’ prayer that we may be one (John 17:21). With Jesus as our model, there is no rejection, marginalisation, hatred, separation and alienation. Within our own community, I have been moved and am impressed with some of our parishioners who carry a strong desire to build up our parish community. These parishioners take it upon themselves to welcome new parishioners and visitors to our parish community, or to keep in contact with parishioners who for various reasons do not come to, or are unable to attend, weekend masses. This is a very simple yet powerful act of reaching out to others, of welcoming and compassion. As parish priest, I personally appreciate what these parishioners are doing and I invite many more to be part of this movement. This is not primarily about bringing people back to mass, it is about welcoming people and building a community with an atmosphere of acceptance, unity and love. Let us continually learn from the love of Jesus our Good Shepherd in his way of thinking, feeling, relating, and of being.

OLR Parish Kensington 19 JULY 2015 | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME | YEAR B

PARISH

DIRECTORY 4 Roma Ave Kensington NSW 2033 T: 9663 1070 F: 9313 6348 E: kensoparish@pacific.net.au W: http://olrkensington.org.au

PARISH PRIEST Fr Aloysius Lamere msc

PARISH SECRETARY Maria Caetano (Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm)

MASS TIMES Sat - 6pm (Vigil) Sun - 9:30am (Family), 6pm Mon, Wed, Fri - 9am Indonesian Mass Sun - 3:30pm French Mass Third Sun - 11am

RECONCILIATION Mon 9:30am or by appointment

HOLY HOUR + RECONCILIATION Thursday before 1

st Friday - 7:00pm

INDONESIAN COMMUNITY

Fr Aloysius Tamnge msc – 0426 042 624

BAPTISMS First Sunday - 11am, bookings required

WEDDINGS By Appointment

SACRAMENTS Contact parish office

OLR PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Marie Nilon – 9663 3346

OLSH COLLEGE PRINCIPAL Jenny Fowler – 9662 4088

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Roy Rigotti - 9313 8334, is a JP and is happy to sign documents as required.

RESPONSES ENTRANCE ANTIPHON See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 23: 1-6

RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

SECOND READING Ephesians 2: 13-18

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia! My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia.

GOSPEL Mark 6: 30-34

COMMUNION ANTIPHON The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

OREMUS Let us Pray

SICK Mary Breen, Lil Siely, Kate Lingard, Marie Burke, Kath Neale, Karen Lamb, Will Coady, Ghassan Serhan, Leo O’Sullivan, Tonia Pastorelli, Manuel Mouco, Baby Alessio, Ashika Nandan, Vivien Christie, Lucienne Radzyminski, Neville Dunn, Derek Chick, Tony (Dulwich Hill), Br James Maher msc, Francesco Alessi, Lucia Simeone, Fr Peter Robinson msc, Assunta Ciaglia, Natalina Beghetto, Frank Zakrzewski, Llewellyn Samuel, Antonio Laquian, Joe Di Blasio, Rina Vecchief, Anton’s mum, Nella Custorella, Marie LaBrooy, Patty Ingram, Dee Piper, Rosaria Ciaglia, Frank George, Colleen Corcoran, Zanita Banzon, Angela Breen Ortega

BELOVED DECEASED Jack Smith, Fx Bino Handoyo Sofian,

ANNIVERSARIES Sr Philomena Tiernan rscj, Tom Longworth, Rustuni “Tom” Gamo, Setyo Irfan Kanginan

ROSTERS JULY 18/19 SAT 6PM SUN 9:30AM SUN 6PM

Acolyte Handojo Widjaja Dennis Fenech Roel Castillo Readers

Thelma Slunsky Cathy Shiner

Ana Corpuz Jeff Kildea

Tony King Liz Thorp

E. Ministers John Ryan Jan Nicholas

Margaret Rigotti Roy Rigotti Sheila McAndrew Barbara Hitchcox Nani Widarto Henny Ramali

Grace Pandiangan Lyn King

KidsChurch Charisse Low, Jackie Ma Counting Johanes Tantohardjono, Bob Brenac, Giovanna Ziccardi

Comm to Sick Margaret Rigotti, Sheila McAndrew

JULY 25/26 SAT 6PM SUN 9:30AM SUN 6PM

Acolyte Gus Alimhamzah George Bedirian Fred Luca

Readers

Sr Helen Hearn Linda Irhia

Jessica Bong Ross Martin

Virginia Black Nicholas Black

E. Ministers

Alice Mouco Dewi Suryani

Brian Koh Ana Corpuz Trish Veness Roel Castillo Stephen Gatt Amelia Iovanella

Diana Woon Francine Pirola

KidsChurch Christina Halim, Herlina Halim Counting James Lynch, Helen Liew, James Dela Cruz

Comm to Sick Roel Castillo, Trish Veness

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Events | Courses, Conferences, Talks PARISH CHAT …..

SACRAMENTS - FIRST EUCHARIST This Sunday at the 9.30am Mass we welcome the First Eucharist Parish children to their Blessing Mass. The parishioners will keep these candidates in their prayers during their preparation period.

HOLY HOUR Thursday (First Friday Vigil) | 7-8pm Reconciliation available.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY FLIGHT MH17

SR PHILOMENE TIERNAN rscj 17 June 1937 - 17 July 2014

Beloved Parishioner of OLR Kensington and member of the rscj Congregation

A LOVE BEARER AND A LOVE GIVER

REST IN PEACE

ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL The Annual St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal will take place at all Masses on the weekend of 25-26 July. This year's Appeal will be in the form of a short, silent DVD, which demonstrates how early intervention by Vinnies can prevent family breakdown. Your continued generosity to the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal is greatly appreciated. Envelopes will be on the pews and donations are tax deductible.

MISSION & OUTREACH MEETING There will be a Meeting of the Mission and Outreach Group on Wednesday evening 22 July in the Rosary Room at 7:00pm. All welcome.

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RETREAT FOR WOMEN Join Sr Mary Rachel OP, Francine Pirola, Fr Epeli Qimaqima, Sr Judy Bowe MGL, Elizabeth Arblaster and others for an inspiring retreat. This event is for any single woman (18-35 years) who is seeking to enter into a deeper relationship with God and take a step towards a fuller sense of the purpose of her life. Retreat includes talks on prayer, scripture, discerning your vocation, marriage, consecrated life and more. There will also be opportunities for private spiritual guidance, Confession, Adoration and Mass. Cost: $190. Takes place at the beautiful Mt Schoenstatt Retreat Centre at Mulgoa. Enquiries/bookings: elizabeth.arblaster@sydneycatholic.org or 9307 8425.

OLR PARISH KENSINGTON

WE’RE CELEBRATING…

NOTICES

THE CONFESSIONS OF ST AUGUSTINE Presented by Bishop David Walker at The Centre for Christian Spirituality, Randwick. Dates: Wednesday’s 12,19,26 August and 2 September, 7.00-8.30pm. Course Cost: $40. Limited Spaces. Bookings Essential. To register: http://trybooking.com/HYDB or 9398 2211.

MASS FOR THE INVESTITURE OF THE PALLIUM OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY, THE MOST REV ANTHONY FISHER OP All are welcome to attend this Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney on 25

th July at

10am. Please see Maria at the Parish Office for details and tickets for seating arrangements.

ORDER OF MALTA MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LECTURE His Grace, Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney will be talking on an issue of great contemporary importance, covering marriage and family and their role in the social fabric. The lecture will be held on Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start in The School Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral College, Cathedral Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (entrance near the Cook & Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness centre carpark). To RSVP or for further enquiries please email info@smom.org.au.

JOKE CORNER

A priest, whose sermons were very long and boring, announced in the church on a Sunday that he had been transferred to another church and that it was Jesus’ wish that he leave that week. The gathering in the church got up and sang: “What a Friend we have in Jesus!”

Celebrating Fr Alo’s birthday and the opening of the newly refurbished “Rosary Room” formerly the KidsChurch Room

LIVING SAINT: FR RICHARD HO LUNG EVENTS IN SYDNEY Fr Ho Lung Founder and Father General of the Missionaries of the Poor travels the world, touching the lives of people, rich and poor alike with the message of “Compassion of Christ” through his undying commitment to the homeless, the destitute, the abandoned and the orphaned. He has been described as humble, charismatic, a man of deep faith & vision, with a great sense of humour, playful and committed. Fr Ho Lung will tour Sydney giving talks on the following:

Wednesday 22nd July 7:30pm Talk hosted by Guardians at St Charbel's Church, 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl

Thursday 23rd July at 7:30pm St Joseph's Maronite Catholic Church, 7 Acton St Croydon NSW

Saturday 25th July from 1:30 till 3pm Good Shepherd Hall Hyatts Rd, Plumpton Sunday 26th July from 6:30pm onwards

QMHR Annual Fundraiser, Imperial Paradiso Reception Centre, Fairfield By ticket purchase only)

Tuesday 28th July at 6:30pm 'City Silence', Holy Hour and Talk at St Marys Cathedral, Sydney

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