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Readings this weekend

Ezekiel 33:7-9

Romans 13:8-10

Matthew 18:15-20

Readings next weekend

Sirach 27:30-28:7

Romans 14: 7-9

Matthew 18:21-35

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

You are just, O Lord, and your judgement is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.

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COMMUNION ANTIPHON Like the deer that yearns for running streams,

so my soul is yearning for you, my God; my soul is thirsting for God, the living God.

St. Monica’s Parish Moonee Ponds

Presbytery: 22 Robinson St., Moonee Ponds 3039 Telephone: (03) 9370 5035 - Facsimile: (03) 9370 6335

Email: mooneeponds@cam.org.au Website: www.stmonicasparish.com.au

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am—3.00pm Parish Priest: Rev Fr Tony Feeney Assistant Priest: Rev Fr Minh Tran

Parish Office: Sonya Bading, Abygaile Cukavac School Principal: Mr. Peter Moore — School Phone No: 9375 1132

GREEN 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 09/10 SEPT 2017

Minister of the Word

Next week 16/17 Sep

6.30pm P. Duffy

J. Fernando 8.00am B. Francis

K. Sherwood

9.15am S. Maurici

M. Cananzi

10.30am S. Letcher

J. Henderson

5.30pm A. Briggs

P. Moore

Minister of the Eucharist Next week 16/17 Sep 6.30pm A. De Silva D. De Silva R. Gonsalves 8.00am volunteer please 9.15am F. Priscoglio T. Pagliarello M. Galioto 10.30am L. Butler E. Connors T. Connors 5.30pm D. Blake B. Mathews R. Legudi

First Reading Ez 33:7-9 A reading from the prophet Ezekiel The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you hear a word from my mouth, warn them in my name. If I say to a wicked man: Wicked wretch, you are to die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked man to renounce his ways, then he shall die for his sin, but I will hold you responsible for his death. If, however, you do warn a wicked man to renounce his ways and repent, and he does not repent, then he shall die for his sin, but you yourself will have saved your life.’ The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Ps 94:1-2.6-9. (R.) O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts. Come, ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the rock who saves us. Let us come before him, giving thanks, with songs let us hail the Lord. (R.) Come in; let us bow and bend low; let us kneel before the God who made us for he is our God and we the people who belong to his pasture, the flock that is led by his hand. (R.) O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as on that day at Massah in the desert when your fathers put me to the test; when they tried me, though they saw my work.’ (R.) Second Reading Rom 13:8-10 A reading the letter of St Paul to the Romans Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. All the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on, are summed up in this single command: You must love your neighbour as yourself. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour; that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia! Gospel Mt 18:15-20 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, between your two selves. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others with you: the evidence of two or three witnesses is required to sustain any charge. But if he refuses to listen to these, report it to the community; and if he refuses to listen to the community, treat him like a pagan or a tax collector. ‘I tell you solemnly, whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven. ‘I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.’ Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

A Prayer for Stronger Communities, Safer Children Gracious God you said let the children come to me. The hurt felt by those wounded by abuse weighs heavily upon us. Often trust has been eroded when institutions failed to appropriately respond to their needs. Lord, we as your Church stand in need of your healing and help. We ask you God to strengthen and guide all in our Catholic communities. Grant us wisdom in our time to make decisions that protect children and the vulnerable. May our families and communities, through love, generosity, commitment and patience build stronger communities safe for children. Let your grace and love fall gently upon our children giving them the inner strength, peace and resilience they will need for their life’s journey. We ask you God to help our Catholic communities to be resolute in building a community where our children both flourish and are safe. Amen

Weekend Masses Saturday: (Vigil for Sunday): 6:30pm — Sunday: 8:00am, 9:15am ( Italian)10:30 am, 5:30 pm

For September : 7.00am Mass /9.15 Communion Service: Wednesdays and Fridays 7.00am Communion Service/9.15am Mass : Tuesday and Thursdays

Saturday & Holidays: 8:00am Mass Reconciliation on Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00am, 6:00pm – 6:20pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8am Saturday Mass

1st Collection : For the upkeep of the Parish Church and all the works of the Church. 2nd Collection : For the running of the Presbytery and support of the priests

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the traditional caretakers of the land which is the St. Monica’s Catholic Parish. We acknowledge the Elders, past & present. May we, too, be good stewards of this land.

Child Protection Sunday—September 10

Notizie Italiane Se qualcuno vorrebbe inserire qualche notizia sul bollettino, per favore manda una copia in italiano per email a mooneeponds @cam.org.au Per essere inclusa sul bollettino della settimana corrente è importante che sia inviata prima di mezzogiorno il mercoledì. Per ulteriori informazioni per il gruppo di preghiera italiana che si riunisce ogni martedì dalle ore 10 alle ore 12 nel centro Symons (la sala accanto alla chiesa) contattate Maria Giardina sul 93702047 o Connie Munafò sul 93751980.

Educazione per un ambiente sicuro per i bambini nel

centro Symons, qui nella parrocchia di Santa Monica,

martedì 10 ottobre dalle 7pm alle 9.30 pm.

Un ambiente sicuro e adatto ai bambini è quello in cui la

consapevolezza viene elevata e il rischio viene ridotto.

Come campioni di questa cultura, tutti gli impiegati di

questa parrocchia, i dirigenti, i volontari, i sacerdoti e i

diaconi dovrebbero partecipare a quest’istruzione.

Adesso potete prenotare il vostro posto a questi sessioni

informativi che saranno concentrati sulla sicurezza dei

bambini e sui requisiti legislativi del Victoria. Se siete

interessati a partecipare mettetevi in contatto con

l’ufficio parrocchiale su 93705035.

La messa delle 9.15am, domenica 17 settembre sarà of-

ferta in memoria di Cosimo Chiodo. (Un mese dalla sua

scomparsa).

Update - Parish response to euthanasia and assisted suicide Timing of the bill and debate: We understand that the introduction of the Bill has been postponed (for a 3rd time) until the parliamentary sitting period beginning Tuesday 19 Sept. The expectation is that debate will commence four weeks later in the sitting period beginning Tuesday 17 Oct. Parish response This provides additional time for people to meet with MPs. Even if MPs say they are not accepting appointments to discuss the issue before seeing a Bill, continuing to seek a meeting conveys an important message about the level of community concern. The added time also affords an opportunity for those who have not yet written letters to do so. Let people know it is not too late to begin. Letters can now be sent as late as 9 October. To help defeat the Assisted Dying/Euthanasia bill it is very important to write letters to our local member Mr. Daniel Pearson MP PO Box 605 Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

ROSTER BUILDING

Lector Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for the next

OCTOBER 15 2017 TO 1 APRIL 2018

Please contact the Parish Office via email moon-

eeponds@cam.org.au or phone and advise of ‘known a

bsences’ or changes for the next ROSTER BUILD.

We welcome new people to join one of these ministries. The

current roster runs out on October 15. Just Call 9370 5035

(and speak to Sonya or Abygaile)

RECENTLY DECEASED In Faith, Hope and Love, let us pray for repose of the souls of

Dr. Rees Mc Carthy; Luigina Nola

May they rest in peace

ANNIVERSARIES We remember in prayer

Francesco Murone; Santo Sberna; John Clancy; John Murphy;

Emmanuel Farrugia; Rodney Butler; Jim Foster;

Nancy Cronin; Tess Gulliver; Osmand Irene Bastian

IN THE PARISH :

Sunday 10 September 2017 is Child Protection Sunday

Sunday 10th & 17th September at 10.30– Children’s Liturgy is on in the Symons Centre.Under school aged children must be accompanied by an adult

Sunday 10 September 5.30pm Anil’s first mass followed by light dinner in the Symons Centre

Tuesday 12 September Parish Pastoral Council Meeting at 7pm

Sunday 17th September Catholic Social Services Sunday

Parish Social Dance Friday 22nd September @ 7:30 pm. Enquiries to Renus Burke on 0430 392 152

Last day of School term Friday 22nd September– returning Tuesday 10th October

REGULAR PARISH EVENTS :

Gamblers Anonymous will meet in the Parish Hall @8pm every Wednesday. All welcome.

The Italian Prayer Group meet every Tuesday @ 10am in the Symons Centre.

RCIA(Rite of Chrisitan Initiation for Adults) meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Symons Centre

St Monica’s Charismatic Prayer is on every Thursday evening at 7.45 –9.15 pm in Symons Centre. Enquiries to Adrian 9337 2051 or Russell 9382 0840.

Parish Playgroup– runs during school terms on Wednesdays in the Hall from 9-10.30am

Family Healing Prayer – in the Mary Chapel after 10.30 Mass the 1st Sunday of each month.

First Wednesday of the month: The Golden Oldies Mass in the Symons Centre at 11am. BYO plate of food for a shared lunch.

The Card Group is on Monday 4 September 12 to 3pm in the Symons Centre. $5 for tea and coffee. All wel-come.

CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Friday 22 September, 7pm Caroline Chisholm Library, Level 3, 358 Lonsdale Street. Anyone interested in reading and discussing Christian books and poetry is welcome to join the monthly meetings of The Catholic Book Club. This month Out of the silent planet by CS Lewis will be discussed. Details: Paul Nixon on 0405 486 531 or www.melbournecatholicbookclub.yolasite.com

Mon 4/09/2017 5:58 AM Greetings to one and all! The weather here has been wonderfully warm! In the past few days I have visited the excavations under Basilica of St. Peter as well as spent time in wonder and prayer in the Basilica itself, especially when standing before The Pieta. Another day was spend visiting the Vatican Museum all of which culminated with time in the Sistine Chapel taking in Michelangelo's wonderful painting of the chapel. Another evening was taken up with opera looking out over the Rome skyline - quite a treat! Another treat was catching up and sharing a meal with Fr. Mark Reynolds just prior to his returning today (Sunday). To the work I have come over here to commences, wish me luck! Ciao! Fr. Tony

Fr. Tony Sabbatical Leave

L’Ordinazione al Sacerdozio di Rev. Anil Roshan Mascarenhas

sabato 9 settembre 2017 .

Il Rev. Anil Roshan Mascarenhas celebrerà la sua prima messa domenica 10 settembre alle 17.30 nella chiesa di Santa Monica, seguita da una cena nel

centro Symons.

With the support of Fr Tony Feeney and St Monica’s Pastoral Council

St Monica’s Charismatic Prayer Group in-

vites you to attend a

DVD series on six popular saints.

Thursday 5 October to 9 November Time: 7.30 – 9.15 pm,

Symons Parish Centre. Free admission.

Filmed in documentary style on location, they are Saints Patrick, Benedict, Francis of Assisi,

Catherine of Siena, Ignatius of Loyola and Therese of Lisieux.

Congratulations to Fr. Anil Mascarenhas Fr. Tony; Fr. Minh, Peter Moore and the entire Parish Community congratulate Anil on his Ordination day on Saturday. This Sunday we are honored to have Anil deliver his Thanksgiving Mass here at St. Monica’s at 5.30pm.

Our admiration goes to Anil’s family and friends who have encouraged and nurtured him in his calling. It has been wonderful to be a part of Anil’s journey since he spent his pastoral placement here in 2014. Our wholehearted blessings go out to him and his family on this day.

ST VINCENT de paul soup kitchen

St. Monica’s Bereavement Group requires volunteers to help with the St Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen to

Pick bread rolls up from Strathmore fortnightly by 6.15pm Wednesday

Drive bread rolls to Maribyrnong

Prepare bread for delivery to soup kitchen (1-1.5 hrs total)

More details contact Kelly on Kelly.maltman@hotmail.com or 0439 949 244

Sacramental Preparation Your prayers are asked for our First Communion candidates as they prepare for their First Communions on the Weekends of October 14/15, 22/23 and 28/29. Next weekend at all Masses the children will receive their medals.

To our much loved Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Minh on your 3rd

Anniversary of Ordination Wed. 13th September

Thankyou for your devotion, care and

generous service to our Parish