did the same with the fish, giving out as much as was wanted. When they had eaten enough, he said to the disciples, ‘Pick up the pieces left over, so that nothing gets wasted.’ So they picked them up, and filled twelve hampers with scraps left over from the meal of five barley loaves. The people, seeing this sign that he had given, said, ‘This really is the prophet who is to come into the world.’ Jesus, who could see they were about to come and take him by force and make him king, escaped back to the hills by himself.

Communion Antiphon Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.

SRE Home Learning Because no Scripture Classes can take place at the moment, Catholic SRE Learning from Home materials are available. Here is the link for families:

https://www.ccress.org.au/learning-from-home-sre-lessons/

Words of Hope ‘There is in the Church a Ministry of Healing. There is also in the Church a Ministry of Suffering, and of all the Ministries in the Church it is the most difficult and the most noble. Because in the ministry of suffering you share in the Passion of Christ Cardinal Basil Hume OSB

Parent Line 1300 1300 52 Many families are in the midst of or are facing serious

challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and need extra support but don’t know where to start. Parent Line can help parents by providing support and strategies to manage. Call us 7 days a week on 1300 1300 52.

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Next week 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B Readings: 1st: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm: Ps 77; 2nd: Eph 4:17, 20-24; Gospel: Jn 6:24-35

Margarita Cutrupi Society of Our Lady of Lourdes: Ph: 9559 2171 (Mon & Fri 9am to 1pm)

Family Drug Support This is a caring non-religious organization which provided non-judgmental, non-directive support and information to families and friends of drug users across Australia. Telephone Support Line 24hrs/7day a week: 1300 368 186.

First Holy Communion 2021 The Sacramental Program for First Holy Communion & First Reconciliation was due to begin on Sunday 1st Au-

gust, but unfortunately, because of the extension of Lockdown, that date looks very unlikely. So dates for First Holy Communion Sunday 12th Sept & Sunday 26th Sept have been put on hold for NOW, until we can get a clear picture of what is possible. Registra-tion forms can still be lodged via email.

Wrap with Love Due to the extension of the Lockdown we will need to announce a date in the future when Churches have re-opened and the the bless-ing of the Wrap with Love rugs can take place. So keep those fingers knitting. Thanks for recent donations of wool and money for this project.

The Catholic Weekly Because of lockdown no

printed editions of the Catholic Weekly are available but each week a link to the digital edition will be emailed to you.

A Message from the Archdiocese of Sydney Abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you – or anyone you know –

have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively, you can contact the

Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or safeguardingenquir-

ies@sydneycatholic.org. You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide

support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.

Second Reading Eph 4:1-6 I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of all, through all and within all.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. Alleluia!

Gospel Jn 6:1-15 Jesus went off to the other side of the Sea of Galilee – or of Tiberias – and a large crowd followed him, impressed by the signs he gave by curing the sick. Jesus climbed the hillside and sat down there with his disciples. It was shortly before the Jewish feast of Passover. Looking up, Jesus saw the crowds approaching and said to Philip, ‘Where can we buy some bread for these people to eat?’ He only said this to test Philip; he himself knew exactly what he was going to do. Philip answered, ‘Two hundred denarii would only buy enough to give them a small piece each.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said, ‘There is a small boy here with five barley loaves and two fish; but what is that between so many?’ Jesus said to them, ‘Make the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass there, and as many as five thousand men sat down. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and gave them out to all who were sitting ready; he then

Entrance Antiphon God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

First Reading 2 Kgs 4:42-44 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing Elisha, the man of God, bread from the first-fruits, twenty barley loaves and fresh grain in the ear. ‘Give it to the people to eat,’ Elisha said. But his servant replied, ‘How can I serve this to a hundred men?’ ‘Give it to the people to eat’ he insisted ‘for the Lord says this, “They will eat and have some left over.”’ He served them; they ate and had some over, as the Lord had said.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 144:10-11, 15-18. R. v.16 (R.) The hand of the Lord feeds us;

he answers all our needs.

All your creatures shall thank you, O Lord, and your friends shall repeat their blessing. They shall speak of the glory of your reign and declare your might, O God. (R.)

The eyes of all creatures look to you and you give them their food in due time. You open wide your hand, grant the desires of all who live. (R.)

The Lord is just in all his ways and loving in all his deeds. He is close to all who call him, who call on him from their hearts. (R.)

WEEK 30 17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 24/25 JULY 2021

Lourdes Parish Earlwood

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COVID-19 Update: As you are all aware we are currently in Lockdown which has been extended to 30th July at the very least with all churches CLOSED. We are uncertain as to when Churches will re-open for Masses in the future. But whenever that takes place the 4 sq metre will be applied, so that St Bernadette’s would be limited to 65 and OLOL to 100. Under these conditions permanent bookings would no longer apply and parishioners would have to resume weekly bookings.

Live-Streamed Masses In light of the NSW Government decision to restrict the celebration of public Masses until at least 31 July, the Archdiocese of

Sydney would like to promote the availability of livestreamed Masses as much as possible, to help the faithful maintain an important spiritual connection to their parish at this time. We have a dedicated webpage on the Archdiocesan website where we are promoting the livestreamed Masses, currently available through our parishes: https://www.sydneycatholic.org/live-masses/

Mass for you at Home A reminder that each Sunday Mass is telecast by the Wollongong Diocese on Channel 10 at 6.00am.

End of Financial Year Thanks

End of Year Receipts have been emailed to those who have supplied us with an email

address, they will be available to others once Churches re-open.

Parish Envelope Tax Deduction

Whether or not you wish to apply for Tax Deduction (30%), ALL DONORS to the Parish Envelopes MUST complete the Form for Tax Deductibility for the new Financial Year 2021/2022. Please email your form

Please pray for the following: Rec Deceased: Paul Koch (Cinzia’s brother in law, 55, died n Brisbane 21/7), Fr Colin Mason (13/7), Roy Humphreys (loving husband of Denise); Maria Anaile, George Chaar, Mary Winifred (Molly) Wadick 99yrs (19/6 at home), Carmela Testa (12/6), Connie Pedras, Angela Morrissey (4/6), Agnes Barbara. Anniversaries Mary Koch (15th, 21/7), Athol Cullen (9th, 29/6), Frank Merlino (10th, 25/6), Tony Henderson (4th,23/6). Also: Lucia Ramirez, Beresfod D’Rosario, Antonio Camara, Michael Dalley, Carlo & Riina Manfredotti, Jordao Franco, Enrico Angelosanto, Silvio, Antonio, Ida, Lorenza & Maria Biancone, Vincenzo Zaccardelli Marcus Manning, Melanie Munro, Jacinta Anthony, Valentino Joseph, Brian Davies, Delores Barakat, Rocco Vartuli, Gesualdo Nigro, Lucrezia Bencivenga, Doreen Quinn, Annette Gatto, Derek Gilbert, Babs & Terry Rodrigues, Monica Brewer, Gillian Sofatzis, Pierino, Pasquale & Roberto Stanghieri, , Mary & Karam Elkhouri, David Staunton, Regina & Katharina Liebig, Carmel Henwood, Sebastiano Salvato, Manuel De Nobrega, Carlo Favorito, Celie Channon, Dorothy Price, Joan Ashton, Giovanni & Maria Corrente, Giacomo Rosanella, Athol Cullen, Corrado Ardizzi, Sinacori & Salvato families, Spinola family, Michael & Flora Vartuli, Tony Miller & Maria Fung, Helen & Frederick Seeto, Joy Hockings, Anthony & Therese Bonnici, Joseph Sparrow, Lucy Elizabeth Sparrow, Christine Margaret Mary Sparrow, Edward Sparrow, John Sparrow, Pat & Lex Yule, Lillian Weaver, Ruth Yule, O’Callaghan Family, Frank & Kathleen O’ Donoghue, James & Lesley Dalley, Nora & Joseph Collins, Andrea Canu, Domenico Antonio Mazzù, Sebastiana (Nella) & Francesco Di Stefano, Holy Souls. May they rest in Peace. Special Intentions: Special Intention. Sanjogta Sabharwal Blessings & father in law Sick: Anna To, Antoine Fabien, Stan Savellis, Marianne Samia, Filippa Stillone, Lea Nigro, Anna Emmi, Pasquale Carbone, Alf & Joyce Cutuli, Alfonso Costantini, John Joseph Touma, Michelle Mordocco, Thomas Hunter, Colin McKinnon, Peter Dalley, Mary (Penny) & Max Houterman, John Shanahan, Fred & Doris Mordocco, Shirley Rait, Maria Camara, Maria Robson, Dick & Judy Poole, Kiani & Tasha, Emilio Canteli, Joseph, Mercedes & Teresa Artigas, Carlos Vivero, family & friends Artigas & Canteli families, Jess Harrison, Lenny Parisi, Kiani & Malik Hage, Salvatore D’Amico, Sarah Maria Robin, Domenico Guarnieri , Marina Beeby, Rosina Cimino, Melanie Reardon, John Kellert, John O’Neill, Maria Amorin, Mark & Joe Borg, Maureen Nuttal, Johanna Banaghan, Trent, Rosa Maria Santos, Nicole Camara, Elaine Rowda, Sr Catherine Carroll, Val Crawford, June Lynch, Ida Gilio, Patsy O’Connor, Gladys Richardson, Baby Sebastian Valens, Mary Carroll, Steve Channon, Betty McGee.

Fr Colin Mason RIP

These flowers were sent to Fr Colin’s Funeral at St Mary’s Church West End Townsville last Tuesday 20th July from the Parishioners of Lourdes Parish Earlwood. The message on the card read: “Loving & Prayerful Sympathy. Thank you Fr Colin for your loving Priestly service of us all. Parishioners of Lourdes Parish Earlwood.” St Mary’s Church was chosen for Fr Colin’s Funeral because he often said Mass in this Church when he first retired to Townsville and was well enough to do so. In his last 18 months he was living in care at Ozcare Villa Vincent. After the Funeral Mass the flowers were taken from the Church and placed in the Chapel at Villa Vincent in his memory.

Eternal Rest grant to him

O Lord and may perpetual light

shine upon him. May he rest

In peace.

Funeral Notice

Special thanks to Fitzgerald’s Funerals for their wonderful service.

Fr Colin died on Tuesday 13th July in Townsville. He did so much for Lourdes Parish during his 12 years of dedicated service as Parish Priest, which ended with his retirement on 14th Jan 2015. He loved the parishioners of both Churches OLOL & St Bernadette’s and they loved him.

Live Stream Details Fr Colin’s Funeral Mass was concelebrated with Bishop Tim Harris, the Bishop of Townsville, being the main celebrant. The Mass was live streamed. Here is the link. This link is still active and the Mass can still be viewed, if you missed it. https://youtu.be/kTMIW2KPocc