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Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Kensington
29 JULY 2018 | 17TH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME | YEAR B
THIS WEEK
SATURDAY 28 JULY 6:00pm Mass
SUNDAY 29 JULY 9:30am Mass + Kids Church, Morning Tea 3:30pm Indonesian Community Mass 6:00pm Mass
MONDAY 30 JULY 9:00am Mass
WEDNESDAY 1 AUG 9:00am Mass
THURSDAY 2 AUG 6:00pm Mass
FRIDAY 3 AUG 9:00am Kindergarten Class Mass
SATURDAY 4 AUG 6:00pm Mass
SUNDAY 5 AUG 9:30am Mass + Kids Church, Morning Tea 11:00am Baptisms 3:30pm Indonesian Community Mass 6:00pm Mass
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REFLECTION....
Our Scarcity and God’s Abundance I was born and grew up in the post-war time when Vietnam was recovering from many wars in previous decades. Economic system of the communist government imposed on the whole country was obviously not efficient and sufficient to boost the country out of poverty and the lives of many people were in desperation. My family, fortunately, was not desperate but merely average. We, my siblings and I, were taught very strictly to save and not to spend, just in case something might happen unexpectedly. That “saving” mentality sticks with me and at times manifests itself in “scarcity” mentality – it might not be enough, I often think. I think not only those who grow up in financially tough circumstances might have that scarcity mentality. I have spoken to many people who were born rich, more than sufficiently provided materially, but still have doubt that life is not enough. I think the mentality of scarcity is common with human condition because we are limited but our desires can grow into impossible, selfish ambitions. The readings this weekend challenge our normal thinking that life is not enough for us, everything is not going to be enough. In the first reading, Elisha’s servant asked: How can twenty barley loaves can be enough for a hundred men? But eventually they ate and even had some over. Similarly, in the Gospel, Phillip and Andrew struggled with scarcity of food for the large crowd following Jesus. Two hundred denarii were not enough to give each a small piece. Two hundred denarii, back in that time, was like a whole year wage of a hard-working worker. Two fish and five loaves were as nothing to five thousand men (let alone probably ten thousand women that were not mentioned!). Eventually, Jesus fed them all and twelve harpers full of scraps left over from the five barley loaves were collected. The point of the two readings is to remind us that our God is a God of abundance, an abundant provider who gives us enough and even overflowing. God is not a God of scarcity that we might have imagined ourselves. On Wednesday evening, I was watching the news about the terrible bushfire happening in Greece which have caused more than eighty people’s deaths. This woman was being interviewed in the middle of the rubbles of her house; and she said to the interviewer that she was very grateful that she was still alive with her son. That was enough for her despite the loss of her house and everything she had. How often do we feel that our life is enough, whatever we have and wherever we are? Only when we feel and experience the “enough-ness”, the fullness of the life God has graciously given us, we can really follow what St Paul says in the second reading: “Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience.” Br Khoi msc
OLR Parish Kensington 29 JULY 2018 | 17TH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME | YEAR B
PARISH DIRECTORY 4 Roma Ave Kensington NSW 2033 T: 9663 1070 E: [email protected] W: http://olrkensington.org.au
PARISH PRIEST Fr Aloysius Lamere msc
DEACON Rev Khoi Nguyen msc
PARISH SECRETARY Maria Caetano (Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm)
MASS TIMES Sat 6pm (Vigil), Sun 9:30am (Family), 6pm Mon, Wed, Fri - 9am, Thurs 6pm Indonesian Mass Sun 3:30pm French Mass Third Sun 11am
RECONCILIATION Mon 9:30am & Thurs 5:30pm or by appointment
ROSARY First Saturday at 3.00pm Rosary Room
INDONESIAN COMMUNITY Fr Petrus Suroto msc - 0450 625 757
BAPTISMS First Sunday - 11am, bookings required
WEDDINGS By Appointment
SACRAMENTS Contact parish office
OLR PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Marie Nilon - 9663 3346
OLSH COLLEGE PRINCIPAL Jenny Fowler - 9662 4088
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Roy Rigotti - 9313 8334 John Hill - 9663 3222 Sr Pauline Richards - 9663 2447
RESPONSES 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 Kings 4: 42-44
RESPONSORIAL PSALM The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4: 1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. Alleluia!
GOSPEL John 6: 1-15
COMMUNION ANTIPHON Bless the Lord, O my soul, And never forget all his benefits.
OREMUS Let us Pray
SICK Plutarco Cadornigara, Inang Widyarini, Suhartin Wulan, John & Olga Nasser, Lynne Chaundhuri, baby John (America)
PARISHIONERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE/HOMEBOUND Desleigh Carlton, Nella Custorella, May Kaveney, Elaine Love, Sr Margaret McKay rscj, Miriam McKoy, Frances McLaughlin, Angela Miranda, Maria Pockaj, Lucienne Radzyminski, Gerhard Stocker, Margaret Stocker, Gwen Smith
BELOVED DECEASED Sr Margaret Atley olsh, Sr Patricia Clarke olsh, Bernardus Budi Winata
ANNIVERSARIES Tom Longworth, Hendrata Alimhamzah, Jim Siely, Carlo Pengue, Sr Elaine North, Alma Eleanor Whittingham, Lyn King, Phil Newton
ROSTERS
28/29 JULY SAT 6PM SUN 9:30AM SUN 6PM
Acolyte Sal Barone Gus Alimhamzah Fred Luca
Readers
John Dorahy Linda Irhia
Nani Widarto Jeff Kildea
Craig Beck Tony King
E. Ministers Vien Suhadi Nani Widarto Stephen Gatt Ana Corpuz Thomas Chia
Andreas Johan
KidsChurch Jane Marmotta, Eka Andriana
Counting John Moore, Ray Delohery, Selvi Ung Comm to Sick Thomas Chia
4/5 AUG SAT 6PM SUN 9:30AM SUN 6PM
Acolyte John Ryan Roel Castillo Terry Gormley
Readers
James Lynch Judith Lynch
Scott Murcutt Jessica Bong
Patricia Reyes Marissa Meyn
E. Ministers
John Dorahy Henny Ramali Grace Pandiangan Ike Junita Margaret Rigotti Roy Rigotti
Michael Reyes
KidsChurch Arty Sugiharso, Ratna Harijono
Counting Terry & Val Gormley, Ratna Santoso, Rob Payten
Comm to Sick Margaret Rigotti, Grace Pandiangan
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INVITATION FROM MSC MISSION OFFICE Meeting of people interested in missionary, evangelical, and social activities is being held on Saturday August 4th 2018 at the Sacred Heart Monastery - 1 Roma Ave, Kensington, 2033 at 10.30am. We are open to all ideas – please stay for meal. All welcome. Phone 9697 0983 call for more information email: [email protected] Fr A F Meaney msc.
CWF APPEAL – 4/5 AUGUST 2018 Next weekend is a great opportunity for you to help out your parish in a meaningful way by supporting one of its charitable appeals. The Charitable Works Fund (CWF) is the premier charity of the Sydney Archdiocese, covering social and pastoral services, education and training, and advocacy services to all sections of your community – regardless of race, religion or social status. Your gift will help someone in your community who could use a helping hand or be given better opportunities, so please give generously. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, thank you.
SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB (SIP) PADDINGTON Wednesday 1
st August 2018 - 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Topic: “Shifting the Focus - Moral Education and Critical Thinking in the Digital Age” To navigate and thrive in this new world requires us to … examine our choices and make better ones. To draw boundaries and set goals…. to connect with others, to make a difference …” (Jessica Irvine SMH 20/11/17). Come, share a drink and engage in some stimulating conversation at SIP with EMILY SCANLAN, LOUISA SONDERGELD and CHRIS KITCHINGMAN. Moderator: Susan Eichorn. Venue: The Paddington RSL 220-232 Oxford Street Paddington opposite the Paddington Town Hall.
BIG KID’S READING TRAINING Every 4th Sunday of the month at 9.30am Mass, we will have children reading at the Mass. We are inviting children (confident reader from primary school Year 2 and above) to join us for New Reader’s Training on Sunday, 29th July after 9.30am mass with Brother Khoi Nguyen MSC. Please fill up the form at the back of the foyer if your child/children would like to participate. Contact Lena on 0416 679 888 for more info.
Dear Parishioners, We all recognise that MSC have something special. One of the outcomes expressed very strongly by those present at the 2017 gathering of people from MSC parishes was the desire to learn more about that which makes MSC unique i.e. what is called the charism of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. In order to help provide that assistance the MSC Lay and Professed Council together with the MSC Parishes Committee has developed a survey. The results from the survey will aid the development of resources and programs to help people learn more about our unique charism. The survey is completely anonymous. We would like to conclude the survey as soon as possible. The survey can be completed online at this link – just paste the link into your search engine and good luck!! https://acu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeIYZpDpPEmJxsN In anticipation of your assistance and with every blessing! Thanks! Gerard McCormick (Chair MSC Parishes Committee) Fred Stubenrauch (Chair MSC Lay and Professed Council)
ROSARY IN THE ROSARY ROOM Join us on Saturday 4
th August at
3pm in the Rosary Room for the Rosary followed by afternoon tea. Children welcome.
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER, COOGEE, NSW Our organisation, The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) is a Catholic religious congregation serving the church in Australia and overseas. We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper with sufficient experience in accounting including: recording of purchases, issuance of invoices, bank reconciliation, setting up/maintaining of payroll, ledgers, schedules and provide high level assistance and administrative support to the Provincial Business Manager. Competence in MYOB and MS Excel, essential. To be considered for this role, ideally you will have a solid accounting skills, you will display maturity and initiative, be self-motivated with attention to details and have at least three (3) years -experience as Bookkeeper in a senior role. Job Type: Part time, 2-3 days a week Salary: Negotiable Workplace: Coogee, NSW Application ends: 10 August 2018 To apply for the position or obtain a full Job Description, send email to: [email protected] or call Rene Balboa at (02) 9665 8999 press 3 for queries.
ACCOMMODATION NEEDED Lady looking for a room in a house or flat. Further details contact Elizabeth 9344 7974.
BABYSITTER/COMPANION AVAILABLE Kym an ex mothercraft nurse is available for Babysitting in the evenings. She is also available as a companion for the elderly and/or sick and can provide a light lunch or dinner in the person’s home if required. Please contact the Parish Office for further information.
PARISH COLLECTIONS – 21/22 JULY First Collection $1,367 Second Collection $570 Envelope Collection $560
OLR PARISH KENSINGTON
WE’RE CELEBRATING…
29 July - Happy Birthday to Frank Mifsud
THE JOURNEY CATHOLIC RADIO 29 July 2018 - On The Journey, Fr Mike Delaney returns to reflect on the Gospel of John, Trish McCarthy returns with a great segment on Motivation & Discipline in our lives, and much more! Your regulars, Bruce Downes the Catholic Guy returns with a brilliant piece all about Seeking God in our lives, and Sr Hilda Scott OSB speaks to us about the face of God. We’ve also got a great selection of brilliant Christian music that we’re very excited to bring you! Faith, Hope, Love, and Life, you’re on The Journey. Go to www.jcr.org.au or www.itunes.jcr.org.au where you can listen anytime and subscribe to weekly shows by email.
YEARNING FOR PEACE An Information Evening for “Yearning for Peace”, the Meditation/Yoga tour to India in February 2019 is being held on Thursday, 23
rd August, at
6pm, at the Aquinas Academy, 5th
floor, 141 Harrington St, The Rocks, Sydney 2000. RSVP by 17
th August. Contact: Marie 0418 265117 Email:
JOKE CORNER
LIFE AFTER DEATH The office manager asked one of his employees, “Do you happen to believe in life after death?” “Yes, sir, I certainly do,” replied the new recruit. “Well then, that makes everything just fine,” the boss said. “Sir?” asked the puzzled employee. “After you left early yesterday to attend your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped in to see you!”
EUROPE PILGRIMAGES PHOCT18: HOPE PILGRIMAGE - PORTUGAL, SPAIN, FRANCE & ITALY Fr. Stephen from Highett Parish would like to invite you for a 17-day pilgrimage that he is leading departing on 7th October 2018. This pilgrimage features Avila, Fatima, Santiago, Medjugorje, Lourdes, Milan, Padua, Assisi and Rome for an all-inclusive price of $7200. SMSEP18: MERCY PILGRIMAGE - POLAND, AUSTRIA, CROATIA, BOSNIA & MEDJUGORIE Fr. Jerald from Doncaster East parish would like to invite you for a 14-day pilgrimage that he is leading, departing on 2nd September, 2018. This pilgrimage features Warsaw, Krakow, Vienna, Zagreb, Sinj, Medjugorje for an all-inclusive price of $5,990. Call now for a closing discount of $500 ($5490) on the price available. Last 4 Seats only!!! The fare includes Return Airfares + Local Transfers + Stay in 4 Star Hotels + All Breakfasts & Dinners. For enquiries & bookings call 03 8513 0680 or 1300721561 or email us [email protected].