6 OCTOBER 2019—27th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YR C

Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Est 4:17

Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can

resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and

all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.

First Reading: Hab 1:2-3; 2:2-4

A reading from the prophet Habakkuk

The just will live by faithfulness.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 94:1-2. 6-9. R. v.8

(R.) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

Second Reading: 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14

A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy

Never be ashamed of witnessing

the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation: 1 Pt 1:25

Alleluia, alleluia!

The word of the Lord stands for

ever; it is the word given to you,

the Good News.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Lk 17:5-10

A reading from the holy Gospel

according to Luke

If you had faith!

Communion Antiphon: Lam 3:25

The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.

“The Love of Christ must come before all else.” (Rule of St Benedict)

St Benedict’s News

Calendar of Events >>>

13 OCT—7.30AM PARISH MORNING TEA

18 OCT—VOLUNTEERS MASS & SUNDOWNER @ 6PM

26 OCT—BUSY BEE @ 8AM

27 OCT—9.30AM PARISH MORNING TEA

1 NOV—ALL SAINTS DAY

2 NOV—ALL SOULS DAY

9 NOV—FAMILY MASS—CURRY NIGHT

115 Ardross Street, Ardross WA 6153 PO Box 1831, Applecross, 6953

Tel: 9364 1120 Fax: 9316 9587

E: admin@stbenedicts.net.au www.stbenedicts.net.au

Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Assistant Priest: Fr Anthony Tung Vu Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys

HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

@ 7.30AM

BENEDICTCARE CO-ORDINATORS

Anne - Meals 0477 284 906 Cora - Meals 9364 8951 Lourdes - Visiting 0402 929 391

Margaret - Transport 9364 8146 Silvana—9364 1120

Elizabeth - New Parishioners 9364 9386 Layne—Home Help/Handyman/ Garden 9315 2323

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS: Karl Brown, Marina

Ciccarelli, Frances Meyerkort, Alana Coffey, Ondine Komnick, Rodney Dowling Email contact: applecross.safeguarding@gmail.com

WELCOME, NEW PARISHIONERS TO THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF APPLECROSS

Please fill-in a Membership Form which is available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or

hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you

REFLECTION— RICHARD LEONARD SJ

…...The image of the slave in today's Gospel is invoked to underline our response to God's goodness. Our work for God is seen to be totally disproportionate to the gifts we have been given. Holding, as we do, that life, creation, all talents, gifts, and, in our case, security and peace are fruits of God's love, Jesus is right to highlight which side of the ledger is more generous. To serve God in the world, in response to his invitation, is a privilege. We share in his creativity, compassion, hospitality and care. And often, through us, others come to know God and judge if Christian faith is sincere. As respondents to many surveys tell us, they may like who Jesus is and his teaching in the Gospel, but the stumbling block for their joining us is the way they see that faith lived out in the Church. Many of us, however, struggle on heroically to serve God as best we can. Our faith gives purpose and meaning to our work in the world. As difficult as it can be to love others and live peacefully, we know this is God's desire and intention for the world. Every act of kindness that we perform extends God's kingdom, nothing is too small, nothing is insignificant. If all of us lived out Christian teaching, the world would be transformed overnight. It is not that our virtues and values have been found wanting, it's more that they are not fully tried out. May this Eucharist, then, give us a sense of the dignity we have by being called as servants or slaves, friends and family of Jesus Christ the Lord.

Next Week’s Readings:

28th SUNDAY OF ORD

TIME, YR C

1st Reading:

2 Kg 5:14-17

2nd Reading:

2 Tim 2:8-13

Gospel:

Lk 17:11-19

Mass Times:

Mon: Communion Service @ 7am

Wed/Fri: 7.00am

Tues/Thurs: 9.00am

Sat: 7.30am

Sat Vigil: 6.00pm

Sun: 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

If Public Holiday falls on Mon/Wed/Fri, Mass will be celebrated at 7.30am

Reconciliation:

Sat: 4.30pm—5.30pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:

Mon: 7.30am—5pm

Tues/Thurs: 9.30am— 5pm

Wed/Fri: 7.30am—5pm

Sat: 8am—12noon

Rosary Groups:

For the Sick:

For Priests & Vocations: Sat-8am

Cenacle: Thurs-9.30am

Prayer Group:

Mary Mother of Sorrows: Thursdays @1pm (during school terms)

Catholic Women’s League (CWL)

Meet the 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Fr Albert Lynch Room @ 1.30pm

Baptisms:

Sundays at 11.30am.

Marriages:

By appointment

SATURDAY, 26 OCTOBER @ 8.00AM—12NOON

We need many hands to tidy the gardens, clean windows, dust, etc. If you have an

hour or two to spare, please come along and help keep our beautiful church

looking great.

Remember to bring along your gardening and cleaning tools. Morning tea will be

provided. So don’t forget to mark your diaries:- ‘Busy Bee at St Benedict’s

Church.’

Remember to lock you car and keep

your valuables safe. If you are attend-

ing the church at night time, please

make sure you are accompanied

returning to your car to ensure your

safety.

Thank you.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD— VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Liturgy of the Word for Children is available on Sunday at the 9:30am Mass This important ministry invites children to participate in Sunday worship and hear a reflection at an age appropriate level. Children, from Preprimary to Year 4 are invited to attend. Liturgy of the Word for Children is considered "church" and even though the children are dismissed from the larger congregation for the Liturgy of the Word, we still provide sacred space for them to worship together with their peers. The children learn how to walk in a procession, sit quietly to listen to the Gospel story, prayerfully reflect on God's holy word with the adult leader, and then offer their own prayers of the faithful. They then process back into church to sit with their family for the rest of the Mass. We are in need of volunteers to continue this ministry, we are very low on volunteers and if we do not get any more helpers, we may have to look at reducing even more Sundays when we have Children’s Liturgy. SO PLEASE COME FORWARD AND HELP OUT, IT IS NOT A VERY DIFFICULT JOB AND THE CHILDREN REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICES, SO DOES THE PARISH.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

SAT 6PM SUN 7.30AM SUN 9.30AM SUN 6PM

ACOLYTE SIMON CARRICK NORM THOMAS DENIS REGG KEN BOWNES

ALTAR SERVERS L & R MORRIS

M LOMMA

G MOREIRA

S PARKER

M SARAVANAN

E & N CAUCHI

A RIJKS

COMMENTATORS S SALDANHA E MUENCHOW P CICCARELLI J GARDNER

COLLECTORS J SETIAWAN

A VARNAKULASINGHAM G DOYLE

C WOOLFORD

N ODORISIO

C JOSEPH

M NARDONE

READERS YVONNE GARBIN

RENEE STEENKAMP GAY PULKER

JACQUIE HERON

JUDY PHILLIPS

LUKE HANDCOCK

GERARD DE SOUZA

MAISIE CINANNI

EMOCH

S SALDANHA

R STEENKAMP

C MORRIS

Y GARBIN

E O’CONNOR

G CLAY

M DOWLING

J HERON

M ANDERSON

E FEW

M HARRIS

L ORIFICI

S NEALE

G WAKE

K DWYER

Y VAN DER BURG

C COSTIN

G & C CINANNI

W & P DORAY

ALTAR SOCIETY: MRS C GELDENHUYS & MRS T BOLAND PILGRIM STATUE: T YOUNG

COUNTERS: T & Y GARBIN, J OVERMAN, R PACKER & R BOURNE CHILDREN’S LITURGY: SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

PARISH ROSTERS — 12 & 13 OCT 2019

Public Square Rosary - Saturday 12th October 9.45 – 10.00am, Piney Lakes Reserve off Murdoch Drive (to the right of the car park under the trees) Hosted by Richard and Carol Ann Norris. Join us for a nation-wide rosary chain. Reason to join us: To profess our faith in public. Seek Our Lady’s help in guiding Australia. Public pray-er is powerful. (Sponsored by Australia Needs Fatima)

The Council for Australian Catholic Women (Perth) warmly invite you to hear New Testament lecturer, Dr Michele Connolly RSJ at two free events in Perth. Friday 25 October 6-9pm - WOMEN in the CHURCH: REFLECTIONS FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT - men and women invited. Light refreshments from 5.30pm. Saturday 26 October 9.30 - 4pm - WOMEN and the GOSPEL OF MARK: INSIGHTS FOR TODAY - a day for women. Light refreshments from 9am and light lunch . Both events will be held at James Nestor Hall, Catholic Education Office 50 Ruislip St Leederville. RSVP by 21 October. Email: kerrymacfarlane2@gmail.com; Phone: 08 9397 5988; SMS: 0400 886 835.

Australia Wide Public Rosary—SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER @ 11AM –11.15AM At Marmion Reserve, Myaree behind IGA. Please join in praying for our natin which is in great need of public prayer and lots of blessings through the powerful intercession of His Holy Mother. Enquiries—Catherine Raman on 0414 931 218

Prayer for the Day Presence Lord, God, my Creator, be close to me now. My soul yearns for your presence.

Freedom Lord, you created me to live in freedom. May your Holy Spirit guide me to follow you freely. Instill in my heart a desire To know and love you more each day.

Consciousness How am I really feeling? Lighthearted? Heavy-hearted? I may be very much at peace, happy to be here. Equally, I may be frustrated, worried or angry. I acknowledge how I really am. It is the real me that the Lord loves.

The Word of God

New Parishioners, and those not so new, who wish to update their census details: Please put your name and address in the space below and drop into the collection basket or email to the office. Thanks! Name____________________________________________Email________________________________________________________ Tel / Mobile: ___________________________________________ Residential Address_______________________________________________________________ No of People in household______ PS: If you would like to join the Applecross Parish Planned Giving Programme and give your financial support to maintaining the parish buildings and grounds, please tick this box and the Parish Secretary, will organise for a set of planned giving envelopes to

be issued to you.

PLEASE PRAY FOR RECENTLY DECEASED:

ANNIVERSARIES: John Reynolds, Rose Byrne, Francis Tan, Cecilia McGurk, Bonny Menezes, deceased benefactors of the parish and all departed family

and friends. Please remember all our ill and sick parishioners in your prayers. Thank you

ARCHDIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

06 Oct DAY OF ENQUIRY – ST CHARLES SEMINARY Have you considered Priesthood? Men (18-35), who are considering the priesthood, are invited to St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford for a day of enquiry. It will be held on Sunday 6 October, 10.30am til 5pm. The day includes Mass, lunch, discussion, prayer and a chance to talk to the sem-inarians. Further info; Vocation Office, vocations@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9279 1310. 11 Oct SHEEN SOCIETY 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Fulton J Sheen Society Inc and the beatification of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J Sheen, there will be a concert on Friday 11 October, 7.30pm, Gibney Hall Trinity College, Trinity Ave, East Perth. Featuring Soprano Magda Lisek; Mezzo Soprano Brigitte Heuser; Tenor Jeremy Ryan; Pianist Alexander Morrison; and Joshua Crestwell junior instrumentalist. $35 per ticket with concession for Seniors and students; refreshments are included. Further info and bookings, sheensociety95@gmail.com or 08 9291 8224. 11 to 13 Oct THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL – ST JOHN OF THE CROSS St John of the Cross was a Spanish mystic of the 16th century, whose best known work is The Dark Night of the Soul. The difficult spiritual classic explores an 'apophatic' or imageless approach to God, where the sacred is often experienced as a deep darkness, and the soul's journey towards God progresses through 'spiritual dryness' and a series of seem-ing losses of consolations and insights. This retreat will immerse partici-pants into the via negativa- the approach to the Divine Radiance through the apparent darkness of suffering and doubt. Further info; institute@newnorcia.wa.edu.au. 20 Oct MEDITATIVE PRAYER IN THE STYLE OF TAIZÉ Venue: St Joseph’s Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth When: Sunday 20 October at 7-8pm (chapel doors open at 6.30pm). Further info Sr Maree Riddler mriddler@sosjwa.org.au or 9334 0999. Bring a torch and a friend 22 Oct 25TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE - IN THE FOOT-STEPS OF MARY MACKILLOP The Sisters of St Joseph invite you to join the 25th anniversary National Pilgrimage, giving you the opportunity to journey to places in Australia made holy by St Mary MacKillop. The Pilgrimage commences in Mel-bourne 22 October, visiting Penola, Adelaide and other significant plac-es, and concludes in Sydney 2 November. Cost $3575 to $4390 (twin share) depending on capital city of departure (Australia or New Zea-land). Single supplement for all areas $685 per person. Further info, brochure and registration, national.pilgrimage@mmp.org.au; or Sr Therese Leydon RSJ 0417 683 123 or Sr Annie Bond RSJ 02 8912 4818. served from 9am. Light lunch included. RSVP by 21 October to kerry-macfarlane2@gmail.com; or 08 9397 5988; SMS: 0400 886 835.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Tom Lyons, Myrtle Nimmo, Winifred Trinidad, Peter Colleran, Kathleen Howell, Sr Carla, Beryl Kerman, Truus Botman, Eric Walsh, June James, Kathleen Delaney, Sim Tan, Aylmyr Sequeira and all others who are not included in this list.

SR FRANCES MAGUIRE

Sr Frances of St Joseph who lived in Peru for 12 years will be present at all the masses on 26-27 October to offer for sale Fair Trade products from Peru, beautifully handcrafted and lovingly made. By purchasing any of these products you create meaningful changes for woman artisans, their families and their communities in Peru. These products make great Christmas presents. Purchases may be made with cash or card.

Postgraduate, Research and Honours Info Evening. Wednesday 16 October—5.30-7.00pm. Presentations commencing from 6pm. Customs House Foyer, 41 Phillimore Street, Fremantle.

Find out how you can enrich your mind and career prospects with a Notre Dame postgraduate degree at our Info Evening. Our academic staff will be on hand to answer your questions about our postgraduate degrees on offer – including Degrees by Coursework and Higher Degrees by Research.Please register here or visit our website at www.notredame.edu.au/events