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Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Archdiocese of Perth
Western Australia
10th February, 2019 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
Next Week’s Readings
Isaiah 61-8 Corinthians 15:1-11
Luke 5:1-11
St Munchin’s Primary School
Principal: Mr Robert Romeo Address: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells
Postal Address: PO Box 172, Gosnells WA 6990
Telephone: 9234 7555 Facsimile: 9398 1581
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 1.30pm
Entry by: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells
Parish Secretary: Naomi Newman: 9398 2331
Email: [email protected]
Catechist Coordinator Barbara Ingram : 9398 2864
Safeguarding Officers [email protected]
0432 398 973
SVDP Local Contact Genevieve De Souza : 9398 5375
Parish Priest: Fr Philip PerreauParish Priest: Fr Philip Perreau [email protected]
Address: 175 Corfield St, Gosnells WA 6110
Alternate Entry by:1 Isdell Place, Gosnells Postal Address: PO Box 297, Gosnells WA 6990
Telephone: 9398 2331
Facsimile: 9398 8491
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gosnellsparish.org.au
3rd February, 20193rd February, 2019
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Next Week’s Readings Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Luke 4:21-30
A shared missionA shared mission GosnellsGosnells Catholic Parish Catholic Parish
In this astonishing incident in Luke’s gospel, those listening to Jesus suddenly turn from praising him to rage against him. So intense was their anger that they attempt to kill him. And these are people from Jesus’ home town of Naza-reth, who knew his family and had grown up with him. How do we explain this?
Today’s gospel follows on from Jesus in the synagogue reading from Isaiah about bringing Good News to the poor, proclaiming new sight to the blind, liberty to captives and setting free the downtrodden. He then stuns everyone by claiming he was fulfilling this text; he is the prophet they had been longing for.
His listeners were astonished, and greatly approved of what Jesus was saying. But then they struggled to take this in. They had heard about his miracles and teaching elsewhere, and demanded he do the same in their town. Perhaps that would really put Nazareth ‘on the map’, bringing them honour and pres-tige.
What a shock when Jesus suddenly pulls the rug from under their feet. Far from healing the blind, Jesus in effect accuses them of being blind to the mes-sage of God. He highlights how God ignored the plight of Israel when Elijah only helped the Sidonian widow, and when in Elisha’s time no lepers in Israel were cured except a Syrian foreigner.
Jesus’ listeners were in no doubt about the significance of what Jesus was say-ing, that God’s message of love and solidarity was not just for the Jewish peo-ple alone, but for everyone. Jesus was not original in saying this, since it is a theme in the Jewish prophets. But these people in Nazareth did not want to accept this, and their initial admiration for Jesus turned to absolute fury.
Pope Francis repeatedly insists that Jesus’ words are powerfully relevant for us in our very different world. Francis urges us to see with the eyes of Jesus those on the margins, those excluded and hard done by. The pope points to the ‘leftover people’, those considered insignificant or a burden on society. These are the ones for whom God’s heart especially aches.
Pope Francis says the Christian community is not meant to be a museum or a cocoon keeping us safe from the problems of the world, but rather a ‘field hos-pital’, bringing healing and seeking out the wounded. His catchy phrases, like getting mud on our boots, or smelling like the sheep, remind us that each of us, in our own way, shares this mission.
We know God loves everyone without exception, but in Jesus’ eyes those who are most ‘special’ to God are the outsiders, including those in trouble or distress, like refugees and asylum seekers, the unemployed, or the homeless. As Pope Francis spells out in his docu-ment Laudato Si’, God is calling us to transform our world by protecting the wellbeing of everyone and preserving our glorious planet for future generations. Bruce Duncan CSsR © Redemptorists 2019
Praying For You
Recently DeceasedRecently Deceased
Fr Russell Hardiman, Shirley Hoad, Eddie Monks, Joseph Rodriguese, Ivan Timms
Death AnniversaryDeath Anniversary
Maurice St Anne
Our SickOur Sick
Diana Chong, Hirute Selassie Peter Cox, Mary Hazel Calupig
Margaret Evans, Rose Foti Rene Priest, Sandi Read
Erika Magness, Ian Ballantyne Paula, Mavis Hall, Rosie Thomas
Bill Tucker, Ivan de Santos Leonora Crasto
Parish Liturgies
Weekend Mass Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 7.30am, Sunday 9.30am
Weekday Mass
Monday 8.00am Communion Service (Mass on Solemnity only) Tuesday 6.00pm Mass - 1st Tuesday Mass of Anointing Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8.00am Mass Friday 9.00am Mass
Reconciliation Saturday 5.00-5.45pm or anytime by appointment
Buckley Caring Centre 10.00am Mass - Second Thursday of the Month
Juniper Aged Care 11.00am Mass - Third Friday of the Month
Rosary After weekday Masses
Exposition Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm with Benediction, Sunday 6.00 - 7.00pm
Charismatic Prayer Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Baptism Sunday at 11.00am, or by arrangement
Marriage By appointment - Minimum SIX MONTHS notice for preparation etc
Rosters for 2/3 February, 2019
Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday 6.00pm
Bette Lyra Theresa Spicer
Vilma Lyra Faye Mitchell Stewart Bazzica
Lloyd Davies, Cigi Dcruz Vivian Loh, Faye Mitchell
Bridget Soh, Ludette Van der Spill
Jemima Pinto, Aldric Ratnasekera Ayden Ratnasekera, Elsa Rehart
Matthew Ravanez, Josue Ravanez
Sunday 7.30am
Eric Almen Wendie Almen
Franklin D’Cruz Greg Drew Clint Barnes Peter Mack, Rod McAtee
Chloe Pereira-Smith, Ann Ralston
Gabby Keane, Joel Thomas Josey Thomas, Michael Almen
Sunday 9.30am
Hanna Allen Jude Ayeni
Kaye Ballantyne Maureen
Byrne Lenny Dcruz
Servite Sister, Michael Ayeni Anne Brink, Jim Brink
Angela Bushby, Maureen Byrne
Aron Biju, Juan Carlos Bonlongan Khryzia Casas, Emily Crestani
Leslie Dcruz, Larissa Farr
Tellers next week: Geoff & Jenny Mills, Cheryl Martin Tellers this week: Chloe Pereira-Smith, Prisca Pereira, Robert Szlezak
Rosters for 9/10 February, 2019
Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday 6.00pm
Sandra Wren Mercy Burton
Marita Rozario Natasha Pinto Dan Hewitt Sandra Wren, Suzanne Bazzica,
Remi Biju, Christy Ravanez, Pam Davies, Lloyd Davies,
Emmanuel Armoogum, Ashton Rica-Franca, Joshua Rozario, Aya Van Ingen, Dashiell Van Ingen,
Angel Villan
Sunday 7.30am
Jackie Hall Volunteer please
Jenny Mills Geoff Mills Larry Cavallo Russell Lally, Peter Mack,
Rod McAtee, Chloe Pereira-Smith Lance Dcruz, Gabby Keane, Joel Thomas, Josey Thomas
Sunday 9.30am
Veronica Ayeni Ann Brink
Leanne Crestani Brian Cutjar Lenny Dcruz Servite Sister, Carolina,
Franca Itotoh, Kerry Keys, Helen Magness, Lorna Mitchell
Leslie Dcruz, Linleigh Frasco, Angel Garavillas, James Ingram, Ihinosen Itotoh, Toby Crestani
Feast Days this Week
Feb 4
Mon St Gilbert of Sempringham, St John de Britto
5 Tues St Agatha
6 Wed Sts Paul Miki & Companions, St Gonsalo Garcia,
7 Thurs St Mel
8 Fri St Emilian, St Cuthman of Steyning, St Josephine Bakhita
SVDP Emergency Relief Phone 1300 794 054
Marycare Contact Maureen 9398 7375 Anne 9490 3377
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is a marriage enrichment experience for married couples - set in peaceful location, away from the distractions of everyday life. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their relationship. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset . . .
your Marriage! A weekend of discovery . . . a lifetime of Love! 2019 Weekend Dates February, April, July and October. Contact Brendon or Valerie Monteiro for more information and bookings. Call 0424 220 625 or email [email protected]
The Pope’s Prayer Intention for February - Human Trafficking For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of
enforced prostitution, and of violence.
Funeral this WeekFuneral this Week Wednesday 6th February for Mr Ivan Timms.
9.45am Viewing 10.15am Mass
Parish Safeguarding Officers The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people. If you have any safety concerns about a person in the parish or about a child protection or child safety issue,
you can discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officers. Phone 0432 398 973 or email [email protected]
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For any information or personal assistance please call David Bianchini
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After School Religious Education Classes Registrations for children attending non-Catholic primary schools Wednesday, 6th February at 4.30pm. Please bring a copy of Baptism Certificate. Lessons will begin Wednesday 13th February at 4.30pm. Please note that children have to be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before they can be prepared to make their First Communion the following year.
Our Children Need You Catechist wanted. Help, we need your support! We are in need of more catechists for our after school religious education classes for children attending local non-Catholic primary schools. Please contact either Barbara Ingram or Fr Philip 9398 2331.
Want to enrich your understanding of faith? Centre of Faith Enrichment will be running an Adult Faith Formation course at Thornlie Parish over four evenings. Tuesdays 8-9.30pm, starting 12th March.
Mr Paolo Sala will deliver ‘Journey Towards Easter: Discerning the Meaning of Lent.’ For more information or to register visit www.cfe.org.au, call 9241 5221/0425 543 335 or email [email protected]. See notice board for more information.
Take Time: Stop for a Cuppa! After all Masses this weekend, and the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the company of other parishioners. Take a moment to get to know someone new! Thanks to all on the Morning Tea Roster.
Monthly Parish Breakfast Resumes 17th February In the Parish Centre after morning Masses. Come along , enjoy a great menu with fellow parishioners. Toasties, curry puffs, noo-dles and lots more. No charge for tea, coffee or fruit juice.
Back to School again. The holidays are over. Going back to school is a reason for celebration because it means a new step towards a wonderful future! Best wishes to all students, teachers, parents and guardians as the new school year commences.
Happy Chinese (Lunar) New Year Wishing all our Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean parishioners a very Happy Lunar New Year.
Let Us Help the Servite Sisters of Myanmar Since 1926 there have been Servite Sisters in Myanmar working in Kyaiklat, a town situated in the delta area. The Sisters run a Boarding House servicing many remote villages where people have no access to government schools. Boarding is provided free of charge because the village people are very poor and have no means of paying. And so the Sisters with the help of the priest have been looking after their boarding providing food, clothing, shelter and education and all other basic needs free of charge. As a result many have found employment, and even entered into religious orders or become priests.
Unfortunately, the Convent where the Sisters live is in a serious condition as it was built in 1926. It is need of major and immediate attention. It is almost falling apart. Let’s help them to rebuild their Convent. They are receiving help from the alumni of the Boarding House but it is a very expensive build.
There will be a special collection for them at all Masses next weekend.
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Our Parish Columbarium A sacred place for all parishioners and former parishioners and their families. Brochures are available in the foyer.
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All Hours (08) 9459 2846
Golden Age Club The next Club Day is in the Parish Centre Tuesday, 5th February with indoor activities from 9.00am. BYO Lunch. For all parishioners 50 years and over. New members always welcome.
Charismatic Prayer Group Our Charismatic Prayer Group gathers every Thursday at 7.30pm in the church. The group is named for the 'charismatic gifts' (see 1 Cor 12) which we use during the gather-ing, and our purpose is to help all people develop a personal relationship of love with Jesus Christ, and an awareness of the Holy Spirit as a power in our lives today. (There are booklets available in the foyer which describe Catholic Charismatic Renewal in de-tail). For more information please call Dan Hewitt 0409 849 049.
Bulletin Advertisers Needed Thank you to our regular sponsors. We still need more advertisers. As well as normal distribution at our weekly Masses, the bulletin is also seen by many via the parish website (www.gosnellsparish.org.au). Please contact the Parish Office for further information 9398 2331.
Marian Torchlight Procession Around Lake Monger in Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes. Friday, 8th Feb at 7pm. Congregating at the North-West corner at the carpark end of Dodd Street. All are welcome to join our 20th Anniversary with rosary and hymns. Please see notice board for more details.
Liturgy of the Word for Children - Resumes next Sunday Liturgy of the Word is offered for 4 year olds through to 3rd Graders or those who have not received their First Holy Communion. The children are invited to go from the church to the Parish Centre. They will return to the Church for the Offertory Procession. During this time, the volunteers lead the children through prayers, songs and readings that are a simplified main message of the Readings of the day.
Your support of the Vinnies’ Poor Box helps us assist the underprivileged in our community. God Bless.
Catholics of Australia!!! Share your
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Visit the Plenary Council Website at www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, 24-26 May 2019 Let God give you back your joy. Men, women, grandparents, and others are invited to grieve their loss and be restored to God in a safe, spiritual and confidential setting. To find out more, voicemail/text: 0490 956 745 or email: [email protected], or visit https://rachelsvineyardministriesperth.wordpress.com/