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Dear Parishioners, 1. Serving the Lord Well In the Gospel Reading, when Jesus comes to Peter’s house, he finds that Peter’s mother-in-law is sick, and he heals her. And then look what happens. The whole town hears of her healing and rushes all their sick to Peter’s house. The house is surrounded, and so is Jesus. Now, all of a sudden, Jesus seems to have become a one-man hospital. He is so besieged that he can’t even pray in the house. He has to head out secretly into the countryside in the dark of morning. When his absence is detected, his disciples go looking for him. “Hey,” they say, when they find him, “Everybody is looking for you!” They seem to think that his urgent-care clinic should be open at all hours. Now, of course, it is a good work to heal the sick. And, of course, those who love the sick are right to want them healed. And yet how absurd it is to suppose that prayer should take second-place to work, no matter what the work is! And how sadly and under-standably absurd it is to suppose that the mission of Jesus is to be a Doctor Without Borders. And so maybe it isn’t hard to figure out what Jesus was praying about in the early morning in the countryside. Each healing Jesus does is a good thing. But good things can actually get in the way of serving God well. To serve God well, a person has to do not just any good things that others want him to do. He has to do those good things that God has called him to do. It may take prayer to figure out which good things to turn down. Jesus’ disciples feel that Jesus needs to hurry back to Peter’s village to keep practicing medicine. What Jesus tells them, after his prayer, is that he is leaving Peter’s village to continue his ministry—not of medicine but of preaching—in other towns. Preaching is the purpose for which he came. What is needed to serve God well, then, is not endless good things that other people want from you. What is needed for the Lord’s service is prayer first. And after that comes fidelity to just those few good things that fulfill that particular purpose to which the Lord has called you. 2. Lenten Prayer Groups Please give serious thought to becoming a leader and/or joining one of our Lenten Prayer groups in the parish this year. We all have our own needs, those of our relatives and friends and those
Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
8th February 2015 - Year B
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH CHURCH
2 Halley Street FIVE DOCK 2046
Parish Priest: Fr Greg McGregor
Associate Pastors: Fr Salas Muttathukattil MSFS Fr Andrew Kim SJ
Secretary: Elena Di Perna
Presbytery: Monday: Closed Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm
Phone: 9713 7960 Fax: 9713 5172
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.allhallows.org.au All Hallows’ Parish School
Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott
Phone: 9713 4469 Fax: 9712 5184
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au
Sacramental Life
Eucharist: Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil Sunday - 8.30am Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy
Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass Monday - 9.00am Tues - Wed - 8.00am Thurs - Fri - 9.00am Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20 minutes before morning mass daily. All Welcome.
Reconciliation: Saturday 9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm
Anointing: First Friday of the month at 9am mass. (except January).
Sick Calls: Any time - day/night.
Funeral Masses: In co-operation with Funeral Directors.
Exposition: Third Thursday of every month after Mass.
LOST Small Italian Prayer Book with black cover,
was left on the front pew at Sunday’s
8.30am Mass (4th Jan)
If found please call Antonia 9713 5904 or
return to parish office. Thank you
SMARRITO
Piccolo libro di preghiere in
Italiano con copertina nera.
E’stato perso nella panca di fronte all’altare alla Messa Domenicale
delle 8.30 del 4 Gennaio.
Se qualcuno dovesse ritrovarlo
per favore chiamare Antonia 9713
5904 o consegnarlo all’ufficio
Parrocchiale. Grazie
BAPTISMS
We welcome
ARIA LILIANA ROMEO
XAVIER GREGORIO IANNUZZI
PASQUALE MARTINO
who were baptised into our parish family of All Hallows recently.
May God bless them and their parents
of our country and our world. We can offer these as we meditate on the gospel of the following Sunday during each of the six weeks of Lent. Sheets are available in the gathering Space for those who would like to join. All are most welcome. 3. Catechist Sunday This Sunday, 8th February we celebrate Catechist Sunday. During the 10am Mass we will be honouring the following members of our parish who have contributed many years of service work-ing with our parish children in our state schools.
Ann Kerley - 5 years Franca Rodilosso - 5 years
Josephine Musolino - 10 years As always, we need more catechist & helpers. Please consider participating in this special minis-try, it is one hour out of your time a week during the school term. On behalf of the parish we gratefully thank our cat-echists for their dedicated work. Mass will be followed by a morning tea. All Wel-come 4. Sacramental Team Meeting A reminder the Sacramental Team is having its planning meeting for 2015 on Wednesday 11th February at 7.00pm in the presbytery. 5. Altar Servers The new Altar Servers Rosters are in the sacristy. Please check your group number as there has been many changes made to the new roster. Thank you for supporting the Mass. 6. Opening School Mass Next Friday 13th, is the opening school mass at 9.15am in place of the 9.00am morning mass. Par-ents and parishioners are very welcome to attend. 7. Project Compassion Next Sunday Project Compassion boxes will begin to be available for you to take home. God Bless Fr. Greg
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Ladies, our first meeting for 2015 will be on Friday 20 February in the Parish Hall
commencing with a shared lunch at 12 pm.
Please join us for our Open Day
Monday 9th March 2015
For prospective kindergarten 2015 enrolments
We will be conducting a tour of our school grounds and facilities followed by an
information session at each of the following times:
9.30am 11.30am 3.30pm
We look forward to meeting you on the day.
All Hallows Catholic
Primary School
POPE FRANCIS’ COLUMN
PopetoDisabledChildren:'YourLivesAreABeautifulTreasure'
PontiffParticipatesinGoogleHangoutontheFinalDayofWorldEducational
Congress
PopeFrancistodayhadlivelychatwithseveraldisabledchildrenfromaroundtheworld.TheHoly
Father,whospokewiththechildrenviaGoogleHangout,wassponsoredbyScholasOccurrentes.The
initiativetookplaceonthe!inaldayoftheorganization'sWorldEducationalCongressheldatthe
Vatican.
ThechildrenparticipatingcamefromcountriessuchasSpain,Brazil,Argentina,theUnitedStates,and
India.
16yearoldAlicia,ayounggirlwithDownsyndromefromSpain,proudlyshowedthePopeavideo
camerasheusesinher!ilmclassandspokeaboutherpassionfor!ilmmaking."Itreallyissomuch
fun,"shesaid,causingthePopetohappilylaugh.
Afterafewmomentsofconversation,Aliciatooktheopportunitytoaskhimapersonalquestion:"Do
youliketakingpicturesanduploadingthemontoyourcomputer?"
ThePopesmiledandanswered:"Doyouwantmetotellyouthetruth?Iamclumsywithcomputers;I
don'tknowhowtouseacomputer.Howembarrassing,right?"
JuanBautista,a14yearoldautisticboyfromBuenosAires,toldthePopehowheuseshistabletto
learnnewlanguagesandplaygames.Formingtheshapeofaheartwithhishands,hetoldtheHolyFa-
therthathewouldliketovisithiminRomeoneday.AfterthePopethankedhimforhiswords,the
youngboyaskedthePope:"Doyouhaveatablet?"TheHolyFatherlaughedandreplied,"No,Idon't
haveone."
IsaiahBower,whoalongwithhisclassmateTaylor,hailedfromNebraska,USA.Isaiahexplainedtothe
HolyFatherhowtheeducationalprogramishelpinghimtodevelophismotorskills.Hethenasked
whatthePopedoeswhenfacingadif!icultsituation.
"First,tonotgetangry,thereisnoneedtogetangry;becalm.Then,lookforawaytoovercomeit,to
surpassit,"thePopesaid."AndifIcannotsurpassit,thenImustwithstandituntiltheabilitytosur-
passitcomesalong.Thereisnoneedtobeafraidofdif!iculties,ever.Wearecapableofovercoming
themall.Weonlyneedtimetounderstandthem,theintelligencetolookfortherightpath,andthe
couragetomoveforward.Butneverbeafraid."
Inhis!inaladdresstotheyouthbeforesigningoff,theHolyFatherremindedthemofthetreasurethey
eachhaveinside.Comparingthemtoatreasurechest,the78yearoldPontifftoldthemthatitcanonly
growonceitissharedwithothers.
"WhatIwanttotellyouistonothidethetreasurethateachoneofyouhave,"hesaid. Sometimes,
theyarefoundimmediately,sometimeswehavetoplaythegameoftreasurehunters,it'snotfound
immediately.Butonceyouhavefoundit,shareitbecausebysharing,youreceivefromothersandit
multiplies.
PopeFrancisconcludedsaying:"That’swhatIwantedtotellyoukids.Goforward!Whatyoudo,inthe
placethatyou'rein,helpsallofustounderstandthatlifeisabeautifultreasurebutitonlyhasmean-
ingifwegiveit."
Brazilian Samba at the Parish (for women), with Shyamla Eswaran
Looking for a fun way to keep fit?
This is a wonderful opportunity for our school and parish commu-nity. I recently met Shyamla at a children’s dance class and asked if she would teach Brazilian Sam-ba to our community, enjoy!
Brazilian samba class Join highly sought after Brazilian Samba dancer Shyamla Eswaran to unlock your inner sambista. Learn the basic samba step and other vibrant, sensual movements to experience the joy of Brazilian dance.
This class will uplift your spirit, get your hips shaking and put a smile on your face. No prior experience nec-essary - just a willingness to shake, shimmy, sweat ... and smile!
Shyamla Eswaran With over 25 years of experience, Shyamla shares the joy of dance through teaching, performing and fusing various styles including Hip Hop, Bollywood, Funk and Brazilian Samba. She has been dancing samba professionally for over 7 years performing with Rhythm Brazil, Australia's leading Brazilian performance company.
Commencing Thursday 19 February @5:30pm to 6:30pm. Classes will be held in the Parish Hall. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this class. Cost $42 (total) for a six week introduction Bookings essential: Michelle Carrick 0438 219 165 or [email protected]
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 Register your interest.
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WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
In your love and concern, please pray for:-
Recently Deceased: Palma Finocchiaro, Fr Frank Bendeich, Fr Ron Harden Anniversaries: Otto Jarosch, Lucy D’Souza, Mary Arapa, Albert Tanzini, Fausto Marmori Also for: Giuseppe & Concetta Mangano, Pamela Godinho, Denise O’Brien For the following ill members of our community:-
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, Vince Moschella, Willie Baugh, Crochetta Valenti, Brian Gallagher,
Bernadette Lane, Vanessa Lane, Muriel Daly, Margaret Gleeson, Mary Johnson, Carmen Gallagher, Mary Longrell,
Benilda Buenafe, Lorenzo Mioli, Frances Hennessy, Antonietta Ciaglia, Tomas Laming,
Angela Colantonio, Ida Bova, Amelia Casarotto, Mirella Mercuri, Madelina Michael,
Monica Moschella, Marcello Cheles, Brian Lees.
(Names will remain on list for 1 month unless notified.)
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Sara’s Place offers care, support and love to women needing support in pregnancy or those who may be grieving after an abortion. Ser-vices are free, compassionate and non-
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Thursday 12 February, 8.00am – 1.00pm
(27 more donors needed)
If you haven't already made an appointment to give
blood, you can make an appointment online or call
us on 13 14 95.
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Journey into Truth is a 24-week course that presents a deep teaching of the Catholic faith. Participants meet once a week, usually in the evening. The talks are pre-sented using the DVDs prepared by Fr John Flader. It is primarily for those who have little or no knowledge of the Catholic faith, but it also is helpful for Catholics who wish to explore their faith more deep-ly. Participants then meet in small, prearranged groups of people to discuss the talk. The environment is friendly and non-threatening, and group members are free to ask or express whatever they wish. Journey Into Truth is for anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and presented by popular edu-cator and columnist Fr John Flader, it explains the principal teachings of the Catechism in a way anyone can understand and shows how these teachings can be lived out in ordinary life. The Journey into Truth DVD series, which features 24 half-hour talks by Fr Flader is enhanced by beautiful high-definition film clips, images, and quotations. Topics and Dates at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 9 Currie Rd, Forestville start at 7.30pm sharp Tuesday nights in February 2015 Feb 10 Man’s Search for God Feb 17 Revelation and Our Re-sponse of Faith Feb 24 The Unity and Trinity of God Tuesday nights in March 2015 Mar 3 Creation and Original Sin Mar 10 Prayer and Devotions Mar 17 Jesus Christ, True God and True Man Mar 24 The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ Mar 31 The Holy Spirit and the Church
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Be Quick! Last Days!
Apply before midnight February 8 to obtain your
$200 subsidy from the Australian Government for
a relationship education course. Couples have until
June 30 to complete a course of their choice but
they must apply for the subsidy from the
government this week.
Courses include many options from diocesan
agencies, SmartLoving (live seminars) and The
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INVITATION TO REFLECTION
on a Tuesday or Saturday morning
(10 am to 12 noon).
Time for silent meditation and the
opportunity to share thoughts in a group.
At the Grail Centre, 22 McHatton St,
North Sydney.
Tuesday 17th February:
Prayer and contemplation in the context of Benedictine spirituality.
Saturday, 28th February:
Woman mystic, Hildegard of Bingen, speaks
to our times and lives.
Each of these is the first of a series.
For more information, or to register your
interest, please contact Tricia Gemmell
([email protected]) or
[email protected] or the
Grail Centre (9955 3053).
We ask for a small donation to cover costs.
WHAT’S ON IN OUR PARISH?
Inner Wheel Club - Balmain Group
1st Tuesday of month 6.30pm - 9pm in Hall
St Vincent de Paul Society Meetings held each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room
connected to the garage. Contact Gerry Modini on 0418 966 247
Catholic Women’s League Five Dock
3rd Friday of month 12.00pm in Parish Hall For more information please contact Josie
on 9713 8610
Italian Prayer Group Tuesday - 1 pm in Parish Hall
Messa Italiana ogni ultimo martedi del mese Enquiries: M. Mureddu 9712 2394
Playgroup
9.30am -11.30am in Parish Hall (not during school holidays)
Wednesday - Antonella 0417 068 323
Choir Practice All welcome to choir practice in the Church
7.30 pm every Monday. Ring Maria on 9713 7310
Italian Choir Group
Tuesday -12.30 pm in the Church
Family Mass Choir Practice Wednesday 7.45pm in Church
All welcome!
Italian Prayer Group - Thursday In Chiesa, ogni settimana dopo la messa
delle nove (9). Ogni terzo Giovedi del mese l’intenzione è per il Gruppo di Preghiera di Riparazione
Eucaristica. Siete tutti benvenuti!
Enquiries/Per informazioni: Lucia 9713 1800
All welcome!
HOME VISITS: L. La Cava, J. Pappalardo, J. Heffernan, P. Pavan
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 12 Feb - Parkview : Cristina & Frances
Visit 13 Feb - Russell Lea: Mary C & Antonia
COUNTERS: Group 5
TRANSPORT: Theresa, Mary, Sue
PIETY STALL: Wendy V, Eleanor C, Franca
ALTAR SOCIETY: Rosy, Geraldine, Cris, Liz, Simone
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Sue
NEXT WEEK Sunday 15th FEBRUARY 2015 - 6th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
READINGS: Lev 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass
READERS
M. Natoli P. Cremin L. Gatto N. Rogheto
C. Mylott R. O’Dwyer J. Heffernan D. Triulcio
L. Regan AM Ludeke A. Slyney
Intro & P/F: Emma S Ist: Linda L Psalm: Max C 2nd: Kayleigh-Anne
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
K. Smyth D. Grippi V. Radice A. Fabro R. Glover R. Pozzer V. Moschella
E. Chesworth J. Livolsi Ma. Chesworth M. Chesworth J. Walsh B. Walsh M. Piccolo
E. Ferraro A. McMahon M. Hadjidakis D. Squadrito C. Petrucco N. Ancona S. Carbone
A. Biazzo N. Di Bella A. Di Bella A. Zol A. Bonaccorso K. Ommundson A. Kirby
ALTAR SERVERS
Group 2 Group 2 Group 2 Group 4
HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, J. Livolsi, M. Chesworth, E. Ferraro
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 19 Feb - Parkview : no visit
Visit 20 Feb - Russell Lea: no visit
COUNTERS: Group 6 TRANSPORT: Michael, Margaret, Sue
PIETY STALL: Sue P, Pina P
ALTAR SOCIETY: Bernadette, Robyn, Margaret, Tina, Connie
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Bernie
Sunday 8th FEBRUARY 2015 - 5th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
READINGS: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass
READERS
R. Pollifrone D. Pettenon C. O’Grady G. Sutera
B. Pratelli J. Mylott C. Grant M. Mureddu
B. Pinto M.C Petrucco B. Carbone
Intro & P/F: Chris M Ist: Jill M Psalm: Emma S 2nd: Isabella M
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
A. Panuccio A. Falcone T. Coghlan M. Virtu M. Tomasello G. Bonaddio J. Bonaddio
MJ Megna M. Megna J. Pappalardo R. Liberatore G. Favotto L. La Cava J. Heffernan
P. Pavan M. Caldareri A. Caldareri A. Roberts A. Incampo V. Jacobs F. Mercuri
M. Zol E. Di Perna C. Pollifrone W. Florian A. Pavan Chris M C. Modini
ALTAR SERVERS
Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 3