YEARA TWENTY-NINTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME 18THOCTOBER2020

Parish Information With1:4ratioinplace,nomorethan100personsaretobepresentatOLOLChurchatonetime.YOUMUSTREGISTERBEFOREATTENDINGWEEKENDMASS.

St Michael’s Church 1 Chapel Lane, Baulkham Hills

Saturday Vigil 5.30pm, Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am, & 6.00pm Weekday Masses Monday ~ Friday 9.15am Saturday 9.00am

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1 Canyon Rd, Baulkham Hills

Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am

Weekday Masses Wednesday ~ Friday 9.30am

Adoration of Blessed Eucharist Friday 8.50am Prior to 9.30am Mass

1st Friday of Month Mass of Blessing of the Sick

Reconciliation – St Michael’s Saturday 9.30-10.30am, 4.45 – 5.15pm

Baptism By Appointment Saturdays at 11.15am

Our Lady of Lourdes Office Mon/Tues 1.30pm ~ 4.30pm Wed-Fri 9.30am ~ 4.30pm

Parish Priest Fr Wim Hoekstra

Assistant Priest Fr Chukwunonyerem Akamadu (Fr Chinonye)

Deacon: Rev. Roque Dias

Parish Secretary Louise Ryall Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Principal Mr. Steven Haskins

The Pharisees sent their disciples to Jesus,with a few of Herod’s followers mixed in, toask: “Teacher, we know you have integrity,teach the way of God accurately, areindifferent to popular opinion, and don’tpandertoyourstudents.So,tellushonestly:IsitrighttopaytaxestoCaesarornot?”

Jesusknewtheywereuptonogood.Hesaid:“Whyareyouplayingthesegames?Whyareyoutryingtotrapme?”

Matthew22,15-21

While today’s gospel-reading describes anincident in which Jesus demonstrated that he was not going to be tested in matterspolitical byhypocriteswhohad setout to traphimwith a trickyquestion that, on thesurface,lookedasthoughitrelatedtoareal-lifedilemma,itdoesraisetheissueofhowlivinginorganisedsocietiescallsustomakedecisionsbasedonsoundmoralprinciples.Inhisthirdapostolicexhortation,entitledGaudeteetExultate(RejoiceandBeGlad),PopeFrancisstatesthatallChristianslivinginademocracyhaveaseriousdutytoparticipateinpubliclifeandtocontributetothecommongood.Hewrites:

“YouridentificationwithChristandhiswillinvolvesacommitmenttobuildwithhimthatkingdomoflove,justiceanduniversalpeace…Youcannotgrowinholinesswithoutcommittingyourself,bodyandsoul,togivingyourbesttothisendeavour.”

GaudeteetExsultate,2019,page6,#25

On the surface, today’s gospel-reading is an account of how Jewish religious leadersjoined forceswitha localpolitical group to trick Jesus intoupsettingeither theRomanoccupiersorthelocalreligiousauthorities.WhileJesuswasquicktoseetheirscheming,hisenigmaticresponse-“RendertoCaesarwhatbelongstoCaesar,andtoGodwhatisGod’s.” - has sometimes been misinterpreted to suggest that there should be aseparationbetweenchurchandstate.However,it’svitalthatwedonotlosesightofthefactthateverythingbelongstoGod.Godisthesourceofallthatexists.ThereisnopartoflifeandcivilisationthatliesoutsideofGod’sconcern.

AsChristians,asdisciplesofJesus,wehavearesponsibilitytoscrutiniseandcritiquethedecisions made by the governments we elect and the agencies those governmentsappoint to administer the revenue accumulated from taxation. Things like health care,education and commerce are regulated by institutions, established by electedgovernment,butthoseinstitutionshavearesponsibilitytocarefortheneedsofallandtoensurethatthecommongoodisserved.

As a consequence of our allegiance to Jesus and his Gospel, we have a sharedresponsibilitytoservethecauseofsocialjustice,toprotectthemostvulnerableamongus,topromotethecommongood.That’swhyaPopecanremindusthat,asChristians,wehaveaseriousdutytoparticipateinpubliclife,andagroupofAmericanbishopscancallus tohaveconsciencesthatareattunedtohowwevoteandhowweembraceourpoliticalresponsibilities.

AdaptedfromJulianMcDonaldcfc.AO

Twenty-NInthSundayinOrdinaryTime:https://youtu.be/1JPRUi9u3-Y

Catholic Parish of Baulkham Hills Our Lady of Lourdes Church

1 Canyon Rd Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Telephone 02 9639 8385

§ olol@parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au §www.parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au

Readings–29thSundayinOrdinaryTimeEntranceAntiphon

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.

Collect-OpeningPrayer

Almightyever-livingGod,grantthatwemayalwaysconformourwilltoyoursandserveyourmajestyinsincerityofheart.ThroughourLordJesusChrist,yourSon,wholivesandreignswithyouintheunityoftheHolySpirit,oneGod,foreverandever.

FirstReading Is45:1.4-6

A reading from the prophet Isaiah

I have taken the hand of Cyrus to subdue nations before his countenance.

Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whom he has taken by his right hand to subdue nations before him and strip the loins of kings, to force gateways before him that their gates be closed no more: It is for the sake of my servant Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, that I have called you by your name, conferring a title though you do not know me. I am the Lord, unrivalled; there is no other God besides me. Though you do not know me, I arm you that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that, apart from me, all is nothing.

ResponsorialPsalm Ps95:1.3-5.7-10.R.v.7

Response:GivetheLordgloryandhonour.

1. OsinganewsongtotheLord, singtotheLordalltheearth. Tellamongthenationshisglory andhiswondersamongallthepeoples.(R.)

2. TheLordisgreatandworthyofpraise, tobefearedaboveallgods; thegodsoftheheathensarenaught. ItwastheLordwhomadetheheavens.(R.)

3. GivetheLord,youfamiliesofpeoples, givetheLordgloryandpower, givetheLordthegloryofhisname. Bringanofferingandenterhiscourts.(R.)

4. WorshiptheLordinhistemple. Oearth,tremblebeforehim. Proclaimtothenations:‘Godisking.’ Hewilljudgethepeoplesinfairness.(R.)

SecondReading 1 Thes 1:1-5

A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians

We are mindful of your faith, hope, and love.

From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, brothers, that God loves you and that you have been chosen, because when we brought the Good News to you, it came to you not only as words, but as power and as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction.

GospelAcclamation Phil 2:15.16

Alleluia,alleluia!

Shineontheworldlikebrightstars;youareofferingitthewordoflife.

Alleluia!

Gospel Mt 22:15-21

AreadingfromtheholyGospelaccordingtoMatthew

Give to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and toGodthethingsthatareGod’s.

ThePhariseeswent away to work out between themhow to trap Jesus inwhat he said. And they sent theirdisciples to him, together with the Herodians, to say,‘Master,weknowthatyouareanhonestmanandteachthewayofGod inanhonestway,and thatyouarenotafraidofanyone,becauseaman’srankmeansnothingtoyou. Tell us your opinion, then. Is it permissible to paytaxes toCaesaror not?’ But Jesus was aware of theirmaliceandreplied,‘Youhypocrites!Whydoyousetthistrapforme?Letmeseethemoneyyoupaythetaxwith.’Theyhandedhimadenarius,andhesaid,‘Whoseheadisthis?Whosename?’‘Caesar’s’theyreplied.Hethensaidto them, ‘Very well, give back toCaesarwhat belongstoCaesar–andtoGodwhatbelongstoGod.’

CommunionAntiphon

Behold,theeyesoftheLordareonthosewhofearhim,whohopeinhismercifullove,torescuetheirsoulsfromdeath,tokeepthemaliveinfamine.

PrayerafterCommunion

Grant,OLord,wepray,that,benefitingfromparticipationinheavenlythings,wemaybehelpedbywhatyougiveinthispresentageandpreparedforthegiftsthatareeternal.ThroughChristourLord.

PrayerRequests

Pleasecontinuetoprayforthoseforwhomprayershavebeenrequested:

RecentlyDeceased:VictimsoftheCoronavirus.

Anniversaries:JillVeronicaPope,StephenFord,Molly&JoeJordan

Remembrance:MaryAnnHagerty,EllenLouiseHagerty,JohnPatrickHagerty

Oursickrelatives&friendsPhilippa Ford, Honor Rosario, Barbara Botor (MariaStephen’s daughter), Bernadette Ashcroft, Maria Roche,Maria Stephens, Lavinia Costello, Pablo Herrara, JacintaMoses, David Molina, Anne Torina Wayman, MichaelDawborne, BobDaley, JohnWalker,GraemeHardy,HollyBurns, Evan Garcia, Brian Roche, Warren Moses, CarmelWillis, Matthew Burke, Julie Bracks, Roumanos Nehme,Deba Beani, Edward Beani, Shane Feneley, RichardMeagherandallwhoareillorstrugglingasaresultoftheCoronavirusthroughouttheworld.

MassRegistration–ImportantNoticeAstheweatherwarmsupweareseeingagreaternumberofourparishionerswantingtoreturntotheirSundayMassandcometogetheragaintobeoneintheBodyofChrist,throughourweekendMass.

DuetotheNSWHealthrestrictionof100peopleinaPlaceofWorshipatanyonetime,itismostimportanttoregisterbefore4.30pmeachFriday,priortoattendingweekendMass.

OurLadyofLourdesPastoralCareGroupIfyou,orsomeoneyouknow,isinneedofassistancein

thesedifficulttimespleasecontactOLOLPastoralCare

Teamandwewillassistwhereverpossible.Wearehappy

tohelp!

Phone:0438982543/96398385 Email:ololpastoralcare@gmail.comBillGrattan-Co-ordinator/Counsellor

ActofSpiritualCommunionMyJesus,

IbelievethatYouarepresentintheMostHolySacrament.IloveYouaboveallthings,

andIdesiretoreceiveYouintomysoul.SinceIcannotatthismomentreceiveYousacramentally,

comeatleastspirituallyintomyheart.IembraceYou

asifYouwerealreadythereandunitemyselfwhollytoYou.

NeverpermitmetobeseparatedfromYou.Amen

October–MonthoftheRosaryThe month of October istraditionally themonth dedicatedto theHolyRosary in theCatholicChurch

During the month of October,particularly in this timeofCOVID-19, when so many around theworld are suffering, you may liketo consider praying this beautiful

prayer that Our Lady herself asked us to pray, withyourfamilyandfriendsinyourhome.

Dearfriends,

InrecentyearspriortotheHSCexamsmostparishesheldMassestoblessandshowtheirsupporttoYear12s.Due to COVID-19, parishes have had to rethinkthisapproachconsideringthecurrentrestrictions.

ThisSundayevening18Octoberat8pm,viaCatholicYouth Parramatta’s Facebook page, Bishop Vincentandasmall teamwillbehostinga live-streameventonFacebook–HSC2020LIFTEDSpecial.

Bysharingthelinktotheeventonyoursocialmedia(instructions are below) we hope your parishionerswill join us and support this year’s Year 12 studentswhohavefacedsuchachallengingyear.

WeaimtogiveYear12students, their families,andour Diocesan community a short window ofopportunity to celebrate their dedication andperseveranceduringadifficultyearbeforetheir firstexam38hourslater.

The livestream event will feature messages ofsupport from Year 6 students and clergy, music,scripture, appearances by some Year 12 graduates,and a reflection and blessing from Bishop Vincentovera25-minuteperiod.

AssistancerequiredAtthebackofthechurchweleaveanti-bacterialwipestocleanthechurch,asrequiredundertheNSWCOVIDSafeprogram.

CouldweaskthosewhoattendeachMasstoassistusbetakingoneofthewipes,attheendofMass,andwipingdownthepewareawhereyouhavebeenseated.ThismakesitveryeasytoleavethechurchcleanandsafeforotherswhouseourchurchfollowingeachofourMasses.Wethankyouforyourcontinuedsupport.

ParishPrayerforHSCStudentsHeavenlyFather,webringbeforeyouourHSCstudents.Givethemthegiftsofwisdom,rightjudgment,knowledgeandcourage.Blessthemwithcalmheartsandclarityofmindastheysitfortheirexams.Maytheybeaffirmedintheireffortsandmaytheyknowthatyouaretherewiththem.Wepraythattheywillstaycalmunderpressureandperformtothebestoftheirability.Maytheyfeelyourlovingpresenceintheirlives,nowandalways,andmaytheybestrengthenedbytheprayerfulsupportofus,theirparishcommunity.WeaskthisinthenameofJesusChristyourSon,wholivesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit,nowandforever.

Amen.

ParishPlannedGivingAs many of our parishioners are now returning toweekendMass,weaskthatyoucollectyournewsetofPlanned Giving Envelopes which are available at thebackofthechurch.

These new sets commenced while we were in lock-downandthisyearwehavere-allocatedPlannedGivingnumberssoyourPlannedGivingEnvelopenumbersmayhavenowchanged.

We thank you for your continued contribution to ourparish communities through the Planned Giving andalso your support of the Diocese through the 1stCollection. We are most appreciative of your ongoingsupportduringthisunusualyear.DiocesanPastoralCouncilBishop Vincent Long OFM Conv is calling fornominationstotheDiocesanPastoralCouncil.

The Diocesan Pastoral Council is a vital aspect ofcommunionwith theChurch.Considering thepastoralquestions of our day and making appropriaterecommendations to the Bishop, themembers of theDiocesan Pastoral Council are imbuedwith a pastoralspirittoaidtheBishopwiththepastoralgovernanceoftheChurch.

The council seeks a cross-section of people fromdifferent places in the Diocese and from differentbackgroundsandexperiences.

Parishioners are invited to nominate themselves orothers. Nominations require the assent of the personbeingnominated,whoneedstofilloutthenominationform. In addition, a nomination also requires theendorsement of the person’s parish priest or anotherpriestministeringinthediocese.

Completed nominations are to be returned to thePastoral Planning Office (contact details below).NominationscloseonMonday,2ndNovember2020.AllnomineesareaskedtosetasidetimeonSaturday,21stNovember2020from9.30amtomid-afternoon.This will be the initial formation session for thosenominees appointed to the Diocesan PastoralCouncil.

Please join with othersas we createcommunity online toshare and grow faith,every Saturday from11am with SaturdaySessions.

Listen to the pre-recorded presentation about a topic of faith beforeSaturday 11am and then join an online groupdiscussionviaZoomfrom11am.

Registerinadvanceforthismeetingtoreceivethelinksforthepresentationandmeeting:

https://tinyurl.com/saturdaysessionsoct17

After registering,youwill receiveaconfirmationemailcontaining informationabout thepresentation for thisweekandalinktojointhemeeting.

FrJohnFrauenfelder&theDioceseofWollongong

ParishesWorkingTogether

2013(Videoapprox:20mins)

FrJohnFrauenfelderreflectsonthe2013PastoralPlanfromtheDioceseofWollongong.Whilsttheplanwasasome ago, the principles and reflections that Fr JohnoffersarestillveryrelevanttoourChurchtoday.

A Graduate of Catholic University of America and SanFrancisco Theological Seminary (Member Institute ofGraduateTheologicalUnion,Berkeley),Johngraduatedwith Masters and Doctorate degrees in liturgicalstudies, theology, andministry. Later studies, throughSt Louis University, awarded him a degree in HealthCareEthics.

Johnhasspentover30yearsinparishministry.Hehadled parish & school retreats, workshops in SpiritualtyfortheAgeing,TeachingasEucharistandotheraspectsof Eucharistic Spirituality, including Going to MassBackwards, reflectiondays for Clergy andRetreats forSeniors. He has spent time in Central Queensland,working with the Bishops Inservice Days (Diocese ofRockhampton) and Adult Faith Education atBlackwater,Queensland.

Working with St John of God Health (Burwood &Richmond), John developed his skills as a leader inMission, a work enhanced through many years ofmission engagement with Mercy in the formerGoulburn Congregating of Sisters of Mercy, and hiswork in Mercy Health & Aged Care in CentralQueensland.

AftertimelecturinginLiturgyandSacraments,andthreeyearsasAcademicDean,atBrokenBayInstitute,JohnhasspentthepastsevenyearsassistinginAdultFaithformationforCatholicSchoolsOfficeinDioceseofBrokenBay.(https://www.bbi.catholic.edu.au/faculty/john-frauenfelder/)

SUPPORTDONATIONS Thankstothosewhohavemadecontributionstoourparishandpriestsatthistime.Iagainincludethesedetailsforyourinformation.

ForEFTtotheFirstCollection-supportingthepriestsoftheDiocese BSB: 067950 AccountNo 00004265 AccountName DiocesanClergy Reference 6001donation

ForEFTtothesecond(envelopeandloose)Collection–forsupportoftheParish, BSB: 067950 AccountNo: 00000214 AccountName: StMichael’s BaulkhamHills Reference: YourName(ifyouwish) Ifyouwishtopaybycreditcard,pleaseusethislinkhttps://www.bpoint.com.au/pay/stmichaelsparishbaulkhamhills

GotYourWeddingPlansUnderControl?EngagedEncounterWeekendsHowpreparedareyouformarriage?EngagedEncounterprovidesyouwithdeeperinsightsintoeachotherandintomarriedlife.Wegiveyouachancetospendtimetogethertostrengthenandenrichyourrelationship.Forfurtherinformationvisitourwebsite:www.engagedencounter.org.auChooseanyofthecomingWeekends:Nov7-8,Feb20-21

Arrupe~JesuitRefugeeServiceWe thank you for your generous donations. Arrupe isalways in greatneedofnonperishable itemsaswell asPersonalHygieneitemsso, ifyouwouldliketocontinueto support this cause, perhaps you could continue toprovide some of the items listed below. If you can addjust one item to your shopping each week, it makes aworldofdifferencetothelessfortunate.

Once again, many thanks for the generosity you haveshowntothoselessfortunateintheirtimeofneed.MayGodcontinuetoblessyou&yourfamilies.

For more information on this Social Justice Service seethewebsite:www.jrs.org.au

ITEMSNEEDED•BasmatiRice•CookingOil•Longlifemilk•Tinnedtuna,redkidneybeans,lentils,chickpeas&fruit•Biscuits&mueslibars•Oats&cereal•Tinnedtomatoes•Tea&CoffeeTOILETRIES•Nappies(largesizes)•Toothpaste&toothbrushes•Shampoo&Soap•Sanitarypads&napkins•Razors&shavingfoam•Deodorant(male&female)FormoreinformationonthisSocialJusticeServiceseethewebsite:www.jrs.org.au

Prayerbooklet Encountering St MaryMacKillopinPrayer A commemorative prayerbooklet featuring significantmoments in Mary’s life,highlighting her values andspirit, is also available todownload for all. The prayerbooklet includes instructionsanda script forCourageHourfor thosewhowish to join usto ‘Take Fresh Courage’, jointogether in hope, andremember Saint MaryMacKillop. The prayer book will alsoavailable on the website in

Spanish,ItalianandVietnamese.

LITURGICALMINISTRYROSTER

Celebration Date Mass Acolyte Reader1 Reader2 EMC

29thSundayinOrdinaryTime17th

OctoberSaturdayVigil,6.00pm

RolandBarrosJohnVassett PeterWatkins MadelineLeslie Volunteer(ifrequired)

18th

October Sunday,9:30amJohnO’GradyIanStarkey AngelaRyall BernieRyall Volunteer(ifrequired)

30thSundayinOrdinaryTime24th

OctoberSaturdayVigil,6.00pm

KenSinclairTonyBracken PeterSteele MaureenSteele Volunteer(ifrequired)

25th

October Sunday9.30amJohnCavaleriAnthonyPope MichaelGuillema MariettaGuillema Volunteer(ifrequired)

In the spirit of Mary MacKillop, we invite you to

“Take fresh courage.”This year is the ten year anniversary of

Mary’s canonisation. During the challenging times we all face,

please pray and support Mary MacKillop Today, so that we can continue to transform lives through

our vital works and carry on the legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross.

For more information please call 02 8912 2777 or visitmarymackilloptoday.org.au

CH:es 15/10/2020 Dear Friends Thank you for your interest in the faith and learning of children and young people in the Diocese of Parramatta. I am writing to advise that an updated version of the Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education is now available on the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta website. When it is launched in late 2021 the Draft New Curriculum will replace ‘Sharing Our Story’, the current curriculum that has been in place for more than 20 years. For several years now, our Catholic community has been working together to update the way we share our faith with children and young people. This is a work in progress and will take time. The Draft New Curriculum remains faithful to Sacred Scripture and Tradition while ensuring that the way that the learning and teaching happens is kept up-to-date. We’ve been surveying our schools about their experiences of trialling aspects of the Draft New Curriculum. As you would expect, we’re continuing to make changes based on feedback from clergy, parents, teachers and students. As a result, you’ll notice that this document now includes references to the relevant sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and a new ‘insights’ section for teachers to use as a resource and guide. A guide to Understanding the Draft New Curriculum for Religious Education in the Diocese of Parramatta has also been provided on the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta website to help community members learn more. We know that it is important to keep our Catholic community updated about this approach that is all about sharing our Catholic faith with the next generation. If you would like to share your thoughts, please contact feedback@parra.catholic.edu.au. Yours in Christ

Christine Howe Relieving Executive Director

COVIDUPDATE–FRIDAYOCTOBER16:ACOVIDSAFEPARISHDearParishioners,

1.MASSLINKThisweek’slivestreamMasslinkfortheTwenty-NinthSundayofOrdinaryTimefromOurLadyofLourdesonSaturday,October10at6pmishttps://youtu.be/1JPRUi9u3-Y

2.Sacramentalprogrammes• Congratulationstothe62childrenfromtheParishwhoreceivedtheSacramentofReconciliationforthefirsttime

thisweek.Thankyouparentsfortakingsuchanactiveroleintheonlinepreparationprogram.Now,pleaseprayforthemandtheirfamiliesastheybeginpreparationforreceivingtheirfirstHolyCommunion.

• Thisweekendandnextweekend,pleaseprayforthe98childrenwillbereceivingtheirfirstHolyCommunionatStMichael’s,atbothparishandspecialMasses.PleasenotethatthecurrentCOVIDrestrictionshavebeentakenintoaccountwhenorganisingtheseMasses.

Pleaseprayforthesechildrenandtheirfamilies.

3MASSDETAILS-Itissafetocomebackifyouwish……..

Attendanceisstilllimitedto100….

MasstimesatStMichael’sremainas• Satevening 5.00pmand6.00pm

• Sunmorning 8.00am,9.00am,10.00amand11.00am

• Sunevening 6.00pm

• IfyoudocomewithouthavingregisteredwemayaskyoutowaittillafewmomentsbeforeMassbegins,bywhichtimewewillknowifthecaphasbeenreached.Ifithas,wewillaskyoutowaitforthenextmass.

• ItmightbeeasiertothusregisterfortheotherMasstimes–Sat6pm,Sun9amandSun11am,6pm.

SundayMassesatOurLadyofLourdesandweekdaymassesatbothplacesarenotaffectedandthereisnochangeinmasstimesatthisstage.

Remember:• ThedispensationfromattendingSundayMassstillholds,i.e.youdonothavetoattendMassonSundays.• DonotcometoChurchifyouarefeelingunwell.• IfyouhavebeeninanydesignatedoridentifiedhotspotsorinVictoria,donotcometoChurchandself-isolate.• Alwaysusehandsanitiser• Alwaysregister

IfyouarewantingtoattendMassyouarestillaskedtoregisterfortheMassyouareattending,especiallyifyouhavenotbeenattendingMassinthelastfewweeks.

StMichael’s 96390598emailadmin@parishofbaulkhamhills.org.auOurLadyofLourdes 96398385emailolol@parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au

Ifthereisnoanswerpleaseleaveyourname,phonenumber,email,dateandtimeofMassyouarerequesting.Ifthereisaproblem,wewillgetbacktoyou.4.SACRAMENTOFPENANCE–StMichael’sonlyForthetimebeing,theSacramentofPenancewillbecelebratedatStMichael’sonlyonSaturdayMorningfrom9.30amto10.30am5.ONTHEPARISHFACEBOOKPAGEIfyouhaveFacebookpleaselikeParishofBaulkhamHills,thereareafewopportunitiestocatchupwithvariousgroupseitherviaFacebookorZOOM(nocharge).86.HOMEVISITSWecontinuetoprovideanopportunityforhomevisitswitheithertheclergyorExtraordinaryministersofHolyCommunion,withaLiturgyoftheWordwithHolycommunion(orevenConfession).Pleasedon’thesitatetoaskus–we’rereallylookingforwardtothis.Ifyouwouldlikeavisit,thenpleaseemailviaadmin@parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au,ringtheparishofficesduringofficehours,orsendamessageviatheParishFacebookpage7.MAILINGLISTAreminderthatifyouwouldliketobepartofaparishemaillistforupdatespluscopiesofthebulletin,andarenotcurrentlyreceivinganyemailsfromtheparish,pleasesendanemailtowimh@parishofbaulkhamhills.org.au–pleasealsoindicateifyouareregularlyaworshipperatOurLadyofLourdesorStMichael’s.Inthesedifficulttimes,ifyouneedpastoralsupportorhearofanyoneinneedofassistancefromapriest,theParishOfficeorVinnies,pleasedonothesitatetocontactus.

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OnFriday23rdOctoberThecla,StefanandLarryfromtheOLOLVinniesConferencewillbeparticipatinginaVinniesCommunitySleepout.Why?Togainadeeperunderstandingofhomelessness,raiseawarenessoftherealitiesfacedbypeopleexperiencinghomelessnessandraisefundstosupportVinnieshomelessservicesinthelocalcommunity.

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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Saint Mary MacKillop’s canonisation Sydney, 12 October 2020: This Saturday 17 October 2020 will mark the 10th anniversary of Saint Mary MacKillop’s canonisation at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, declaring her Australia’s first canonised saint. Pope Benedict XVI addressed tens of thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square. About 9000 Australians travelled to celebrate this occasion.

For Catholic, Christian and secular Australians, it was a meaningful moment, celebrating the values at the heart of what it means to be Australian, as well as her witness to the sacred in everyday life. Ten years on, the Sisters of Saint Joseph invite the Australian community to take this opportunity to reflect on what the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop meant to Australians then, and what it means to us now.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop and the wonderful life and legacy she left behind, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart are pleased to remember her with commemorative prayers, videos, and a global vigil in her honour.

Inspiring all Australians to take courage and maintain hope as Mary did throughout her life, the theme chosen for this celebration is ‘Take Fresh Courage’. This theme chosen against the backdrop of the many challenges Australians have faced in 2020 is taken from a letter written by St Mary MacKillop in 1877.

On 16 October 2020 at 8pm AEST, the Sisters of Saint Joseph will hold Courage Hour, a global vigil of deep peace, prayer, and reflection. The Sisters invite all who may wish to participate to join the Vigil online www.sosj.org.au/10th-anniversary/ and celebrate Mary’s life and follow her lead to ‘Take Fresh Courage’.

Sister Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, said, “The 10th anniversary of Saint Mary MacKillop’s canonisation is a chance for us to reflect on Mary’s legacy and the valuable lessons her life experiences have taught us.

“She faced hard times and adversity over the years, from her family’s poverty to the loss of many loved ones throughout her life. She carried on, strengthened by her faith and her determination to serve others. She worked hard, travelled widely, and spoke courageously in love. She was a woman of strong convictions and great energy who treasured friendship and family. Mary always had a place in her heart for those most challenged by life’s circumstances.

I am proud that the Sisters of Saint Joseph continue to follow in her footsteps today and people from around the world find inspiration in her example.

10 years on from the day when Pope Benedict XVI declared her a Saint, people everywhere are invited to take this moment to remember Mary’s faith, tenacity and dedication to others, and her inspiration to “Take Fresh Courage.”

Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no formal celebrations at Mary MacKillop Place for the anniversary, however, the Sisters invite you to celebrate this occasion by engaging with the resources available on www.sosj.org.au/10th-anniversary/.

Courage Hour

A global vigil of deep peace, prayer, and reflection on 16 October 2020 at 8pm wherever you are.

Prayer booklet

Encountering St Mary MacKillop in Prayer

A commemorative prayer booklet featuring significant moments in Mary’s life, highlighting her values and spirit, is also available to download for all. The prayer booklet includes instructions and a script for Courage Hour for those who wish to join us to ‘Take Fresh Courage’, join together in hope, and remember Saint Mary MacKillop.

The prayer book will also available on the website in Spanish, Italian and Vietnamese.

Take Fresh Courage videos

Video 1 - Primary School Students Video 2 – Sue and Leo Kane Video 3 – Fr Michael Fallon Video 4 – High School Students Video 5 – Sr Rita Malavisi

The Sisters of Saint Joseph have produced a series of inspiring videos that feature people from diverse backgrounds in reflection on how Saint Mary helps them in their lives today.

Website for additional Resources

For more information, please contact:

Kathleen Norman Communications Manager Sisters of Saint Joseph Kathleen.Norman@sosj.org.au +61 2 8912 2722 +61 438 006 566

Mt 22:15-21 © Creative Ministry Resources 2005

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Give to God what belongs to God

Jesus believed that people should obey the law and pay their taxes to the Romans.

What are some laws or rules that we must obey?

Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar...

Jesus tells us that we belong to God. We can give ourselves to God by following

Jesus’ teachings and loving others as he did. Draw a picture of yourself doing something

as Jesus would have done.

Jesus tells us that we belong to God.

Give to God what belongs to God.

Colour in the shapes that contain dots to reveal something that Jesus wants us to show others.