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at a glance

CONGRATULATIONS John Cardinal RIBAT, msc First MSC Cardinal and First Cardinal for Papua New Guinea!

This is an extraordinary event and honour for the Church of Papua New Guinea and for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC).

Archbishop Ribat, who was knighted recently, is from Volavolo village, East New Britain Province. He was born on 9 February 1957. After school, he joined the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, completed his seminary studies in Port Moresby, and was ordained to the priesthood on 1st December 1985.

I first met Fr John Ribat msc when I went to Rabaul in 1993. He was the Novice Director for the PNG MSCs; I was the Rector of the Minor Seminary, Chanel College, with 120 young men who were completing their Years 11 and 12 studies; the MSC Novitiate was in the plan-tation next to ours. So began a great friendship between us. He is a wonderful man and MSC priest.

During the middle of the 1990’s, Fr John transferred to Fiji as Director of our MSC Pacific Union Novitiate there. While in Fiji, he was appointed Auxilliary Bishop of Bereina Diocese back in Papua New Guinea (it is very close to Port Moresby), and ordained bishop on 11 Feb-ruary 2001. He became Bishop of Bereina, 12 February 2002, following the death of the in-cumbent. He was appointed Archbishop of Port Moresby 26 March 2008, and remains in that position today.

He will be elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis at a special Conclave in Rome next month, on 19 November 2016. The other new cardinals come from Italy, the Central African Republic, Spain, the United States, Brazil, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Belgium, Mauritius and Mexico. Archbishop John Ribat would be one of the youngest cardinals, as he is only 59!!

Fr Phil

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Caroline Doherty PO Box 103 Coogee NSW 2034 135 Brook St Coogee 2034 Australia

Phone: 9315 7562 Fax: 9665 6783 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Antoinette Harvey 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

Cared for by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart

Today’s Readings Next Week

Raise your voices

Today’s Readings

Entrance antiphon: I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer. Guard me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shade of your wings. Response to the psalm: Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! The word of God is living and active; it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart. Alleluia! Communion antiphon: The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many.

In a nutshell

Jesus tells a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart.

We are God’s ‘chosen’; God knows our needs and difficulties, and is always listening and ready to help us.

When we pray with faith, God will see that justice is done for us – that we receive what we need.

It is important that we pray continually, and not just when we want something.

Twenty-ninth

Sunday Year C

16 October 2016

Exodus 17:8-13 Persistent prayer

2Timothy 3:14-4:2 Wisdom in scriptures

Luke 18:1-8 Persevering prayer

Pride and humility

Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14.16-19; Psalm 32

2Timothy 4:6-8.16-18; Luke 18:9-14

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Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:

Recently Deceased: Ian Campbell, Geoff Noonan, Harry Essy, Rae Marama Heperi, Jenny Fitzgerald. Monica Hay, Margaret Wade, Ron McDonald, Sister Beryll Latham rsm, Betty McIvor, Peter Bourke, Amanda Burns, Mary (Pam) Middleton, Mary Ridland, Domenico Benussi,

Other Deceased: Arthur, Marie, Barry, Noel & Cathy Grant, Eugenie Field, Jeff, John & Mary Dore, Greg & Bob Dore, Betty McFarlane, Alma & Jack Saidey, Noel Hudson Snr, Scott Family, Tony Cunningham, Vena & Barry Smith, Toni Barry, Bill Knight, Muriel Knight,

Anniversaries: Anthony Bailey, Paul Hudson, John Eves, Colleen Pritchard, Kath & Vic Shiner, Margaret Sullivan, Michael Rule, John Cunningham, Norman Hanna, George & Ellen McKelleher, Isabella Scarf, Marie Cunningham

Sick: Mary Knibbs, Mark Bridgett, Bill Jack, Yvonne Chamberlain, Trish Shadwick, Mary Kerrin, Diane Cummings, Carmel Binns, Marie Gurney, Oliver Bailey-O’Reilly, Sandra Sadlier, Sr Bridie rsj, Mary Jane (sister of Regina Martin), Felix Madden (Ireland), Fiona Raftery, Sr Pauline Bourke csb, Jade O’Connor, Richard Healy, Eileen McMahon, Neil Thornton, Sandy Greenfield, Sr Marie Rose, Fr John Rate msc, Fr Frank Perry msc, Sister Kath Conlan OLN. Win Wallace, Ian Shadwick, Joe Sullivan, Hannah Michael, Scarlett Herbett, Nancy Parton, Muriel Eves, Michael Di Giorgio, Peter Wright, Salius David Dalsys

St Brigid’s Parish Information

Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm Morning Tea Every Sunday after the 9.30 am Mass Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 am Communion Service Wednesday 9.30 am Reconciliation 10 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance Parish Office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am to 3 pm (9315 7562)

First Communion: Congratulations to: Cooper Taylor

Blessing: Prior to their Baptism in Ireland: Ronan James and Niall Christopher McGovern sons of James and Aideen

Baptisms: We welcome the following new members of our Parish: Thomas Michael Hemsted, son of Trent and Laura Isla Margaret Palmer, daughter of Adam and Paula

Offertory Gifts— Sat 5.00 pm Vigil Mass 15 Oct: Mary Streeting, Ann Wright 22 Oct: Les & Cathy Sharpley

Offertory Gifts— Sun 7.00 am Mass 16 Oct: Vicki Attard & Family 23 Oct: Laura & Gerry Walker

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) Oct: Chelsea Albert, Chris Vik Nov: Janet Neenan, Amy Easton

Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator) Oct: Carol Miller Nov: Charlie Robinson, Gerry Walker

Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator) 16 Oct: Adele Cornale, Gian Cornale 23 Oct: Thorsten, Trupke, Sean Harris

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Oct: Denise Haylen Nov: Lyndy Seville, Gabrielle McAnespie

Church Cleaners W/e 16 Oct: Sharron Critchley, Diane Karas 23 Oct: Pilar Ovelar

Money Counters- Parish Office

16 Oct: Group 3 23 Oct: Group 4 30 Oct: Group 1 6 Nov: Group 2

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) Oct: Brian Giles, Anne Wright , June Ferguson, Sr Gabriel Nov: Brian Giles, Anne Wright, Eileen Richardes, Sr Gabriel Sunday 7.00 am Oct/Nov Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating, Peter Frost Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) 16 Oct: Cheryl Graham, Eddie Mullin, Aodhan Docherty 23 Oct: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Erin Docherty

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) Oct/Nov Paula O’Connor, Michael O’Sullivan, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen

Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley

If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator

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Fathers on Tap. Come and join the fastest growing men's spirituality group in town! Wed, 26 October, 5.30pm Mass, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Talk. Dr. John Poon speaks on: The Hallmarks of Christian Men as Leaders for their Spouse and Children. At The Two Wolves Cantina, 202 Broadway, Chippendale. RSVP to David 0437 679 865.

Young Men (18-30 Years) interested in a vocation in the Priesthood are invited to register for a post- WYD Vocations Camp for Men with our new Auxiliary Bishops Tony Randazzo and Richard Umbers, and the director of vocations Fr Epeli Qimaqima. This camp is for any young man (18-30 years) interested in the Priesthood, regardless of whether they attend WYD. The camp takes place at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre, Grose Vale, 18-20 November 2016 and the cost is $99. Register at www.vocationscentre.org.au or call 9307 8421 for more information.

The Year of Mercy. The annual CBD Walk With Christ Eucharistic procession will take place this year at 2.30pm on Sunday, 20 November; the Feast of Christ the King. As the procession coincides with the closing of the Jubilee doors at St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, it will be the completing event for the Year of Mercy in Sydney. Participants will gather for the start in a closed section of Pitt St, between Hunter St and Martin Place. The Blessed Sacrament will be brought to meet us there from St Patrick’s, Church Hill. For more details visit www.sydneycatholic.org/walkwithchrist.

Order of Malta – Lourdes Day Mass 2016. Saturday, 03 December. Mass at 10.00am, St Mary’s Cathedral for the sick and fragile in our community. A blessing of the sick will follow the celebration of liturgy with water brought from the spring at the shrine of Lourdes. Please see the attached flyer for more information or contact info@smom.org.au.

St Brigid's Team - Brekky Van

What is the Brekky Van? Brekky Van is a homeless service which provides a cooked breakfast, cereal and hot drinks, each Saturday and Sunday morning and is a part of the Sydney Vinnies Van Services.

It is dedicated to helping people experiencing home-lessness in inner Sydney. Brekky Van aspires to provide those living rough, in supported accommodation, or in social or financial hardship with a sense of community and companionship, compassion, genuine care and support.

Photo: Teachers from St Brigid’s School Coogee on Breakfast Patrol in the Redfern Area.

This was their first Patrol which was held on the first day of the School Holidays.

This is a new mission for St Brigid’s School Community (Staff and Parents).

God In The Here And Now A retreat for those living with a life-limiting / life threatening illness

St Mary’s Towers Douglas Park 4-6 November 2016

This retreat is offered to those who are living with a life-limiting illness that causes them to face the prospect of their dying. The aim is to reflect on the meaning of life and how faith can encourage and enrich us to discover the grace we are being offered to live life in our present condition. Retreat presenters: Therese Compton, Michelle Vass, Michael Fallon msc. Information from: 02 4630 0233 / Application forms are in the church foyer and parish office.

This Week in our Parish

During the 9.30 Mass there will be one first Holy Communicant and we will also bless James & Aideen McGovern’s twin boys prior to their going to Ireland to be baptised.

Weekday Masses this coming week: 9.30am Monday, Thursday & Friday. (no Mass on Tuesday, as Fr Phil will be attending the Archdiocesan Clergy Conference on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.)

Cana Christmas Cakes

Cana Christmas Cakes are back again in 2016! Made to an old family recipe, these quality cakes are moist and jam packed with dried fruit and secret spices.

Cake details and ordering forms available in Church Foyer.

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