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The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God. We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present. LITURGY TIMES Saturday Reconciliation, 5-5:45pm Vigil Mass, 6pm Sunday Mass, 8am, 9.30am and 6pm Youth Mass, 2 nd & 4 th Sun, 6pm Filipino Mass, 1 st Sun, 3.30pm Monday and Wednesday Mass, 7am (except on Public Holidays which changes to 9.05am) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass, 9.05am Anointing Mass, 1 st Fri, 9.05am 1 st Friday Night Devotion Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 7.30pm Children’s Liturgy Sat 6pm and Sun 9.30am 2 nd & 4 th Sun of the month (during school term) Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Anointing of the Sick by appointment When we see God as the sower, it's incredibly meaningful. It's wasteful for a farmer to throw seed away on soil that's not going to produce, but the farmer is so hopeful that He's willing to do it anyway. Jesus does not differentiate between worthy and unworthy soil; He throws as much grace and gospel seed as He can at us because He's just so consumed with a desire to see us be reconciled to Him. Ultimately, however, the church is sower. It is our job to be in the world sowing the seed of the gospel. If we desire to grow a bountiful crop, we need to spread as much seed as we possibly can, knowing that a lot of it isn't going to take root. The farmer's focus is on producing a lucrative crop. He's not overly concerned with whether or not the some of the soil is going to reject the seed—that’s a given. Like Jesus, we're to sow the gospel as liberally as possible. St. Augustine exhorts us to amend ourselves before the harvest comes. "Say not, I have sinned, and what hath befallen me?" God hath not lost His power; but He is requiring repentance from you. I say this to evil on all sorts of ground. Rocks and thorns can be removed. For they are in the field; and it may so be, that they who to-day are tares, may to-morrow be wheat.” The angels of God will separate the weeds from the wheat. Norb Masc Parishioner Worshipping Communities of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek HOLY SPIRIT PARISH 16 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020 1 st Reading Wisdom 12:13.16-19 God is mighty and gentle. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 86.5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (R.5) Lord, you are good and forgiving. 2 nd Reading Romans 8:26-27 The Spirit overcomes our weaknesses. Gospel Acclamation Verse See Matthew 11.25 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia! Gospel Matthew 13:24-43 Parables of the weeds in the field and the mustard seed. VOICE FROM THE PEWS

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Page 1: TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 20 · 7/19/2020  · , Hiro Sobhraj, Hermoine D’Morias, Katrina Mercia, Isaac Sndot, Julian Ereno, Rebecca Yosores, Doreen Dirk, Rexy Baxter,

The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God.

We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present.

LITURGY TIMES

Saturday Reconciliation, 5-5:45pm

Vigil Mass, 6pm

Sunday Mass, 8am, 9.30am and 6pm

Youth Mass, 2nd & 4th Sun, 6pm Filipino Mass, 1st Sun, 3.30pm

Monday and Wednesday Mass, 7am

(except on Public Holidays which changes to 9.05am)

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass, 9.05am

Anointing Mass, 1st Fri, 9.05am

1st Friday Night Devotion Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,

7.30pm

Children’s Liturgy Sat 6pm and Sun 9.30am

2nd & 4th Sun of the month (during school term)

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Anointing of the Sick

by appointment

When we see God as the sower, it's incredibly meaningful. It's wasteful for a farmer to throw seed away on soil that's not going to produce, but the farmer is so hopeful that He's willing to do it anyway. Jesus does not differentiate between worthy and unworthy soil; He throws as much grace and gospel seed as He can at us because He's just so consumed with a desire to see us be reconciled to Him. Ultimately, however, the church is sower. It is our job to be in the world sowing the seed of the gospel. If we desire to grow a bountiful crop, we need to spread as much seed as we possibly can, knowing that a lot of it isn't going to take root. The farmer's focus is on producing a lucrative crop. He's not overly concerned with whether or not the some of the soil is going to reject the seed—that’s a given.

Like Jesus, we're to sow the gospel as liberally as possible. St. Augustine exhorts us to amend ourselves before the harvest comes. "Say not, I have sinned, and what hath befallen me?" God hath not lost His power; but He is requiring repentance from you. I say this to evil on all sorts of ground. Rocks and thorns can be removed. For they are in the field; and it may so be, that they who to-day are tares, may to-morrow be wheat.” The angels of God will separate the weeds from the wheat.

Norb Masc Parishioner

Worshipping Communities of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

1st Reading Wisdom 12:13.16-19

God is mighty and gentle.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 86.5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (R.5) Lord, you are good and forgiving.

2nd Reading Romans 8:26-27

The Spirit overcomes our weaknesses.

Gospel Acclamation Verse See Matthew 11.25

Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of

heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries

of the kingdom. Alleluia!

Gospel Matthew 13:24-43

Parables of the weeds in the field and the mustard seed.

V O I CE FR O M TH E P EW S

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the People of God at Holy Spirit Parish is to witness to and to proclaim the word of God, and to pray and celebrate the Liturgy in word and sacraments so that we may be of service to others and form a community of "one mind and one heart on the way to God." (St Augustine)

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS

1ST COLLECTION For the care of our Augustinian clergy $ 658.85

2ND COLLECTION For the administration & maintenance costs of the parish

Loose plate $ 267.30

Planned Giving Envelopes Collected $ 813.50

Planned Giving Direct Debit & Credit Card $ 2,630.58

Planned Giving Program Weekly Target $ 4,342.96

SPECIAL COLLECTION N/A N/A

We are a welcoming parish. Whatever your present status in the Catholic Church, whatever your current family or marital situation, whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, whatever your self-esteem... you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected by the Catholic Community of Holy Spirit.

If you are not an active member of this Community, consider sharing in what we have to offer. We serve the Community through outreach, education, social activities, sacramental preparation, youth and comfort to the sick and mourning. In addition to our spiritual and outreach organisations, perhaps you have an interest in joining one of our many liturgical ministries as: Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Welcomer, Choir, etc.

Persons are formally registered by filling out a form that is then entered into the parish data system (information supplied remains confidential). These forms are available from the parish office or in the church foyer.

SICK Pearl Francis, Mary Jane Micua, Jose Dennis Micua, Andrew Boulos, Louis Tham, Emilia Rose Moya, Linda Allen, Giulia Caruana, Joseph Caruana, Josette Sultana, Rosie Casha, Joel Dizon, Angela Cook, Bella Tassone, Mani Raja, Nympha Miller,

BabyLyn Lenchico Mendones, Marion Durbin, Ernedo Ortiz Jr, Manny Kama, Irene Rhodes, John Tauro, Pearl Francis, Seraphina Lee, John Cassar, Dawn King, Malcolm

Gabin, Neil Duffield, and all who tested positive from Coronavirus

RECENTLY DECEASED: Mary Therese Micua, Antonio Veloso Jr., Wendy Davideson Gupta, Marco Alfaro,

Florencia Estrada, Corazon de Leon, Ramona Villote Puri, Reynaldo Alenaje, Robert Salzano, Frances Alvis, Geoff Burchan, Juls Valderrama, Florence Mary Oliveira,

Reynaldo Ramon Dy, Sr Bertha Brown FMM, Johanna Fausto, Leo Pereira, Slavko Princic, and all who died from Coronavirus

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: Alejandro Magno, Antonia Pirotta, Hazel De Silva, Doreen Herft, Marguerite Van

Cuylenburg, Hiro Sobhraj, Hermoine D’Morias, Katrina Mercia, Isaac Sndot, Julian Ereno, Rebecca Yosores, Doreen Dirk, Rexy Baxter, Phanady Rajasombat.

Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time.

P RA YE RS FO R TH OS E IN O UR C O M MU NIT Y

T HIS WE E K IN SO CI AL J U STIC E DI AR Y :

P AST O RA L CAR E F O R T HE H OM EB O UN D

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Sun 26 July: Bible Sunday; 1833, Approval of Emancipation Bill, abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire

Our clergy and pastoral care ministers bring the sacraments of Eucharist, reconciliation, and anointing of the sick to members who are unable to participate because of illness or aging. For more information and to arrange receiving the sacraments, contact Parish Office at 9670 8222 or [email protected].

L AST WE E K’ S C O LL ECTI O NS & PL ANN ED G IV I NG PR OG RA M M E

If you are a new parishioner to Holy Spirit or an existing one and you would

like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, forms are available for

completion in the foyer of the Church. Please complete your details and email

it to [email protected] or hand it to any of our priests. For

your convenience we have the option of Direct Debit and/or Envelope

contribution.

FROM POPE FRANCIS:

This church with which we should be thinking is the home of all, not a small

chapel that can hold only a small group of selected people. We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a

nest protecting our mediocrity.

You can send your donations by electronic funds transfer or visit www.lent.caritas.org.au

or you could drop it off in the church. Or call 1800 024 413 for details.

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HOLLY FLORENCE BARNES & LAYLA LESLEY BARNES

(Daughters of Andrew & Brooke) MACKENZIE HARPER KRILIC

(Daughter of Jakov & Rebecca)

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

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Parents wishing to have their child baptized are asked to contact the Parish Office prior to attending a preparation evening. Next Baptism Preparation Evening is on Tue 28 July, 7.30pm, Pioneers Rm. Presenters are Ted & Fe Uy.

R E F LEC TI ON

T HE S UN DA Y F LO C K

Scriptural Context – Matthew’s explanation

In the gospel passage, following the presentation of the three parables, Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and darnel to his disciples. It is explained in terms of a final judgment. (Compare it with Matthew 25: 31-46.) The parable of the weeds, or darnel, and its explanation only appear in the gospel of Matthew – although the parable does occur in the non-canonical gospel of Thomas. The interpretation belongs to Matthew more than it belongs to Jesus. It is an unapologetic direction to his community that living a righteous life in the midst of wickedness will be rewarded.

Have you thought? – Leaven

The parable of the woman placing leaven in three measures of flour is an intriguing one. In some translations, the text reads, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.’ Whilst you might initially hide yeast in some dough, it doesn’t take very long for the yeast to become apparent as it makes the dough rise. Such a large quantity of flour suggests the bread is being prepared for a festival – perhaps Passover when only unleavened bread was used? That would put a different spin on the woman’s action!

Living the Gospel – Agents of change

We often hear that to fully live out the kingdom message of Jesus is to be counter-cultural. These parables are a perfect example of that call. Jesus himself acted in contrast to his cultural context and often used examples in his teaching that flew in the face of cultural expectation. What does it mean to be counter-cultural today? Our world is driven by an emphasis on the individual; an emphasis on acquisition; an emphasis on consuming. The kingdom parables of today’s gospel call us to be the agents of change that ‘irritate’ in our own small way to make a difference in the world.

Questions for Adults

What new perspective/s have you gained about the three parables of today’s gospel? Why is this particular gospel writer keen to demonstrate Jesus as fulfilling prophecy? What does today’s passage reveal about the way the gospel writer went about his task? What problems may arise from quoting a short gospel extract out of its intended context?

© Greg Sunter. Creative Ministry Resources, Ltd..

B APT IS MS

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P AR IS H N E WS AN D EV E NTS

DEACON TUYEN’S ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Sat 1 August, 10am

Sr Patricia Tully Hall, Emmaus Catholic College

THANKSGIVING MASS Sun 2 August, 9.30am, Holy Spirit Parish

Tickets for the Ordination are already sold out. Because of the new restrictions from the NSW

Government commencing 24 July, we will send update to those who have made their booking for the

Ordination. NO REGISTRATION NO ENTRY.

LIVESTREAMING OF ORDINATION WILL BE AVAILABLE

WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF YOUR SUPPORT ON

THE FOLLOWING: o Traffic/Carpark Attendants for both days (sign-on

sheet available in the foyer) o Bring a plate of food on either of the celebrations:

TYPES OF FOOD ON HIS ORDINATION: o Wraps/sandwiches/sausage rolls/pies o Spring rolls/pastizzies/samosas/pizza/quiches o Fried chicken/cold cuts o Cream horns/tarts/scones/ensaymadas o Assorted slices/doughnuts/cupcakes o Fruit platter o No biscuits please

TYPES OF FOOD ON HIS THANKSGIVING: o Spring rolls/meat pies/sausage rolls o Fruit platter o Cupcakes/doughnuts o Sandwiches

Non-attendees who would like to donate food/money to contact the Parish Office. Thank you.

Please include Deacon Tuyen in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination.

MASS ATTENDANCE COMMENCING 24th JULY

With the announcement of new restrictions commencing on Friday 24th July, we are allowed to have 100 people in the church at any one time, excluding the clergy and those involved in the liturgy. More information will be provided once available.

For WEEKEND MASSES: BOOKING IS NECESSARY for Weekend Masses. To book, go to:

https://holyspiritstclair.eventbrite.com.au

For those who have no internet access, you can ring the Parish Office from Tuesday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Please wait confirmation of your booking from the Parish Office.

Mass Attendance Cards cannot be used for weekend Masses.

As you come to church, the welcomer/usher will check if your name is in the list. NO REGISTRATION NO ENTRY.

For WEEKDAY MASSES: There is no need to book when you come to the Weekday Masses. As you come to church, complete the Mass Attendance cards available in the foyer. One card for each household per mass. Drop the completed card on the day you are attending in the designated box provided in the foyer.

All these information gathering methods are in compliance with the NSW Department of Health for contact tracing. In order to maximise the use of our liturgical space, please observe the following: o Families and those living under one household sit

together. o Proceed to end of row if vacant. o Leave 3 chairs empty between you and another

household.

The elderly, those with health conditions and low-immune system are still advised to stay at home.

Catholics from Parramatta Diocese are still dispensed from their Sunday Mass obligation until

further notice.

Religious Education Classes in the State Primary Schools

within our parish will resume this Term 3. We are

looking for Volunteer Catechists. If interested, please

contact Fr Michael or the Parish Office. Thank you.

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HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

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P AR IS H N E WS AN D EV E NTS

TAP & GO MACHINE The passing of collection plate by parishioners along the pews is now a thing of the past as

some dioceses and churches have already

decided to stop using it to help stop the spread

of the virus.

The Tap & Go machine is in the foyer and is set to $10. If you wish to donate more than $10 simply tap your credit card as many times as you like. It also accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay and Pay Wave. All contributions go to the maintenance and development of the Parish as does the second collection at weekend Masses. Thank you for your generosity. Planned Giving (Direct Debit) is also an option if you wish to do cashless donation to the parish. Forms are available in the foyer and on our parish website. Collection baskets still also available in the church and foyer.

WHY DO WE DO THAT? Catholic Life Explained

Question: Why do Catholics eat fish on Friday?

Answer: For centuries, meatless Fridays were the norm for Catholics throughout the world. Friday was chosen because that was the day on which Jesus died, and Christians wanted to find a way to honor that day with special prayers and acts of penance and self-denial. The practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays — under pain of sin — grew out of that desire, and it became an official part of Church teaching until the time of the Second Vatican Council. In the 1960s, there was a shift in the Church’s thinking, in large part because there was a recognition that differences in cultures and economic realities meant that eating or not eating meat had different meanings for different peoples. For example, in cultures that were largely dependent on seafood or a vegetarian diet, abstaining from meat was no sacrifice at all. While in other places, eating fish and other kinds of seafood was actually something rare and special and not a sacrifice. This was all part of a basic reflection on “why we do what we do” among the Church’s pastors. Today, Catholics throughout the world are still instructed to abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. The bishops of some countries, such as in England and Wales, ask Catholics to abstain from meat every Friday, continuing the older tradition. The Bishops of the United States have taken a slightly different approach, encouraging Catholics to honor Friday as a special day by abstaining from meat every Friday or by taking on some other work of penance or charity for the sake of others. Regardless of what we choose to do, the real value in all of this is to see a reflection of Good Friday in each Friday, to remember the self-giving love of Jesus, and to honor that love through some sort of sacrifice or act of mercy.

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HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

M T M X Y B U R N R I P E L R

C C G G Y U M M P U L L U P M

Q M X D N P Y F E H F I G T V

L X D X E D K E K V A X Z X H

J X T Y M T H V I M R F S J R

N E S T P D Y I M R M P L D W

T B B G Q Q F V B Y E R E A H

J O H B A R N Q G Q R W E F E

N R J Y G O P P J W G E P Y A

Y S W J P L A N T S D E I V T

Z E A G O O D C U V H D N Z I

Y M T F F E Q Z N C T W G A N

Y T T N E N E M Y F I E L D H

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S AINT O F T H E W EE K

SAINT MARY MAGDALENE Patron Saint of Converts and Repentant Sinners Feast Day : 22nd July

St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest saints of the Bible and a legendary example of God's mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, but we do know she was present with Christ during his public ministry, death and resurrection.

She is mentioned at least a dozen times in the Gospels. It is believed that Mary Magdalene is the same unnamed women, a sinner, who weeps and washes Jesus' feet with her hair in the Gospel of John.

During Jesus' ministry, it is believed that Mary Magdalene followed him, part of a semi-permanent entourage who served Jesus and his Disciples. Mary most likely watched the crucifixion from a distance along with the other women who followed Christ during His ministry.

Mary was present when Christ rose from the dead, visiting his tomb to anoint his body only to find the stone rolled away and Christ, very much alive, sitting at the place they laid Him. She was the first witness to His resurrection.

After the death of Christ, she remained among the early Christians before she was allegedly put into a boat by Jews, along with several others, and set adrift without sails or oars. The boat landed in southern France, where she spent the remaining years of her life in solitude.

An initiative of Evangelization and Catechesis Commission

O N A L I GH TE R N OT E

W O R D SEA RC H T ak e c ar e of t h e h a rv est

A UG UST INI AN S PI RITU A LIT Y

“Love, then do as you like.”

St Augustine of Hippo

© 2005 Creative Ministry Resources Pty Ltd

TRY TO FIND THESE WORDS: barn burn enemy farmer field good plants pull up ripe sleeping weed wheat

A woman goes to the Doctor, worried about her husband's temper.

The Doctor asks: "What's the problem?"

The woman says: "Doctor, I don't know what to do. Every day my husband

seems to lose his temper for no reason. It scares me."

The Doctor says: "I have a cure for that. When it seems that your

husband is getting angry, just take a glass of water and start swishing it

in your mouth. Just swish and swish but don't swallow it until he either

leaves the room or calms down."

Two weeks later the woman comes back to the doctor looking fresh and

reborn.

The woman says: "Doctor that was a brilliant idea! Every time my husband

started losing it, I swished with water. I swished and swished, and he

calmed right down! How does a glass of water do that?"

The Doctor says: "The water itself does nothing. It's keeping your mouth

shut that does the trick."

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HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr A 19 July 2020

25 JULY, 6PM

Minister at the Altar Ted Uy

Eucharistic Ministers

Lorensz Herft Sylvia Herft

Reader 1 Romeo Prieto

Reader 2 Lea Jadraque

Commentator Janice Salmon

Music Couples for Christ

Powerpoint Nanette I.

Junior Servers Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Ushers Terry Serrao

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall Fiona Ferreira

26 JULY, 8AM

Minister at the Altar Edward DeLeon

Eucharistic Ministers

Belen Leynes Lisa Brackett

Reader 1 Frances Flood

Reader 2 Espy Sarno

Commentator Vitolina Fidow

Music Gabriella Rumora

Powerpoint Manuel Fidow

Junior Servers Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Ushers Espy Sarno

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall

Volunteer Needed

26 JULY, 9.30AM

Minister at the Altar Fred Harris

Eucharistic Ministers

Marthese Grima Nilo Gajo

Reader 1 Michael Paulo

Reader 2 Carmen Marcelo

Commentator Tina Fernandes

Music Children’s Choir

Powerpoint Joseph Valladores

Junior Servers Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Ushers Kris Florido

Joe Duval Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall Marthese Grima

26 JULY, 6PM

Minister at the Altar Lorensz Herft

Eucharistic Ministers

James Pirotta Volunteer Needed

Reader 1 Millie Perez

Reader 2 Derrick Pereira

Commentator Jodie Donlan

Music BASIC GIFT

Powerpoint BASIC GIFT

Junior Servers Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Ushers Eleanor Stuart

Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall Volunteer Needed

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N EXT WE E KE ND ( 26 J U L Y ) : 17 T H S UN DAY IN OR DIN ARY T IM E , Yr A

1st Reading 1 Kings 3:5.7-12

Solomon is granted an understanding heart.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119.57+72, 76-77, 127-128,

129-130 (R.97) Lord, I love your commands.

2nd Reading Romans 8:28-30

God makes all things work for the good of those who love him.

Gospel Acclamation Verse See Matthew 11.25

Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of

heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.

Alleluia!

Gospel Matthew 13:44-52

Jesus describes the kingdom through images.

FLOWERS: Group 5 (Green) CLEANERS: Group 2 BANNERS: Green

Holy Spirit Parish St Clair • Erskine Park • Parts of Kemps Creek Under the Pastoral Care of the Augustinians Diocese of Parramatta www.parra.catholic.org.au

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Parish Office 5 Todd Row (PO Box 103) St Clair NSW 2759

P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] W www.holyspiritstclair.com.au

Office Hours 9.00am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Priory 3 Peter Pan Glen, St Clair P 9834 2527

Parish Staff Parish Moderator: Fr Michael Belonio, OSA P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] Asst Pastor: Fr Peter Tangey, OSA P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected]

Deacon: Rev Quang Tuyen Pham, OSA (Tuyen) P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] Parish Secretary: Elisa Reynolds P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] (Tue-Fri)

Parish Bookkeeper: Mila Llamas P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] (Mon and Wed) SRE Coordinator (Catechists): Margaret Currie M 0466 412 223 E [email protected] Sacramental Coordinator: Germaine Gil P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected]

Parish Youth Contact: Eleanor Stuart M 0431 639 895 E [email protected]

Parish Council Chair: Ana Gregoriou • Asst Chair: Sarah Cañete-Damole • Secretary: Bernadette Stevens Members: Cathy Allen, Dominic Dimech, Jamie Dowsett, Gus Morgan, Manuel Fidow, Paola Dicenso, Michael Paulo, Eleanor Stuart (BASIC GIFT Youth Representative)

Fr Michael Belonio OSA, Fr Peter Tangey OSA, Rev Quang Tuyen Pham OSA

Schools/College Holy Spirit Primary School (7 Todd Row, St Clair) P 02 8886 3200 W www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au

Trinity Primary School (61 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8856 6200 W trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Emmaus Catholic College (87 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 9670 8300 W emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Retirement Vill Emmaus Retirement Village (85 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8804 0200

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Pls support the advertisers that support us. Thank you. If you wish to advertise your business, contact Parish Office. See contact details on page 7.

email Parish Office at [email protected]

We invite members of the parish to take advantage of our legal services specialising in:

- Property Law Family Law Business Law - Negligence Law Wills & Estates Court Appearances

Ph: 02 4731 5899

www.batemanbattersby.com.au [email protected]

Support the Parish by signing up to contribute online. Setting up a one-time or recurring donation/Planned Giving is quick and easy. Visit: www.holyspiritstclair.com.au/donations. Or thru bank transfer:

FIRST COLLECTION: For the Augustinian Clergy

Account Name: Augustinian Fathers

Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 030 02

SECOND COLLECITON: For the Parish

Account Name: Holy Spirit Parish St Clair

Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 005 78

If you encounter any issues signing up, please email Mila, [email protected]. Thank you so much for your support of our parish!