ENTRANCE ANTIPHON

How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity,

and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON

The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

White Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe C 2019 23 & 24th November

First Reading 2 Sm 5:1-3 A reading from the second book of Samuel All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in all their exploits; and the Lord said to you, “You are the man who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you shall be the leader of Israel.”’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a pact with them at Hebron in the presence of the Lord, and they anointed David king of Israel. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Ps 121:1-5. (R.) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. (R.) Jerusalem is built as a city strongly compact. It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord. (R.) For Israel’s law it is, there to praise the Lord’s name. There were set the thrones of judgement of the house of David. (R.) Second Reading Col 1:12-20 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians We give thanks to the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light. Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.

He is the image of the unseen God and the first-born of all creation, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, Thrones, Dominations, Sovereignties, Powers – all things were created through him and for him. Before anything was created, he existed, and he holds all things in unity. Now the Church is his body, he is its head.

As he is the Beginning, he was first to be born from the dead, so that he should be first in every way; because God wanted all perfection to be found in him and all things to be reconciled through him and for him, everything in heaven and everything on earth, when he made peace by his death on the cross.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia! Gospel Lk 23:35-43 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke The people stayed there before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ they said, ‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’ The soldiers mocked him too, and when they approached to offer him vinegar they said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ Above him there was an inscription: ‘This is the King of the Jews.’ One of the criminals hanging there abused him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’ But the other spoke up and rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said. ‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ he said, ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied, ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’ The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Saturday & Holidays: 8:00am Mass Monday : Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 7.00am

Tuesday to Friday: 7:00am & 9:15am 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.

MINISTRIES & READINGS 30 November & 1st December

MASS READERS EUCHARIST OGGI Fam Maurici

6.30pm Craig Lynch Peter O’Farrell

Lynda Ellis Amanda Lim Sequerah

PROSSIMA SETTIMANA

Fam Maurici

8.00am Maria Doherty David McLean

Barbara Odachowski Mila Sheehan

CHURCH LINEN

December

Rosa Farfalla

9.15am A. Stivala; A. Catalfamo V. Pizzichetta; R. Farfalla; M. Ripper

10.30am Mary-Anne Ferraro Joe Ragnanese

Annmaree Carmichael; Ellen-Nora Connors; Terry Connors

CHURCH VACUUMING

29 Nov Team 4 2.00pm

5.30pm Michael Fewster Noah Storace

Emily McMahon; Rebecca McMahon; David Storace

This week’s Readings: 1st Reading Sam 5:1 - 3 2nd Reading Col 1:12 - 20 Gospel Lk 23:35-43

Next week’s Readings: 1st Reading Is 2:1 - 5 2nd Reading Rom 13:11 - 14 Gospel Mt 24:37-44

St. Monica’s Parish Moonee Ponds Presbytery: 22 Robinson St., Moonee Ponds 3039 Telephone: (03) 9370 5035 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 Andrew Choi

Part-time Assistant Priest: Rev Fr Trevor Tibbertsma Parish Office: Sonya Bading, Domenica Caridi Pastoral Assistant: Abygaile Cukavac School Principal: Mr. Peter Moore — School Phone No: 9375 1132

Who are the “masters of the universe”? Is it those who pull the levers of the global financial markets? Is it the heads of state who command vast military forces? Is it the media moguls who control the flow of information? In 1925 Pope Pius XI decided it was time to throw down the gauntlet to the hostile powers of the world. He established the feast of Christ the King to let the world know where ultimate authority lay. Nearly a century later the religious and secular politics of the world have changed radically, yet we still dare to claim that love conquers all, and none have loved and will ever love like Jesus Christ. This is the power that reaches deep into our hearts and extends to the farthest reaches of the universe. This is the kingdom of Christ, as the Preface declares: an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.

PlenaryCouncil Prayer Come, Holy Spirit of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land. O God, bless and unite all your people in Australia and guide us on the pilgrim way of the Plenary Council. Give us the grace to see your face in one another and to recognise Jesus, our companion on the road. Give us the courage to tell our stories and to speak boldly of your truth. Give us ears to listen humbly to each other and a discerning heart to hear what you are saying. Lead your Church into a hope-filled future, that we may live the joy of the Gospel. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, bread for the journey from age to age. Amen. Our Lady Help of Christians, pray for us. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.

Notizie Italiane Se qualcuno fosse interessato a pubblicare eventuali notizie sul bollettino, e` pregato di inviarne una copia in italiano al seguente indirizzo email: mooneeponds@cam.org.au Affinche` la notizia sia inclusa sul bollettino della settimana corrente, è necessario che la stessa pervenga prima delle ore 12:00 pm di Mercoledì. Per qualsiasi informazione sul gruppo Italiano di preghiera che si riunisce ogni Martedì dalle 10:00 am alle 12:00 pm presso il Symons Centre (la sala accanto alla Chiesa), si prega di contattare Maria Giardina al numero 93702047 o Connie Munafò al numero 93751980.

WE PRAY FOR: The Elderly and the sick

Dantina Frederico; Stella Mammone; Gino Salva; Dominic Vogl

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

Gabriel Clarke; Dorothy Orriss

ANNIVERSARIES

We remember in prayer Bobby Barker

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING All altar servers and anyone who may be interested in learning to assist at the altar are invited to a training session at 5pm on Saturday the 23rd of November. Altar serving is not at all difficult and is a big help to the parish! Fathers Andrew and Trevor and Abygaile will be there to facilitate this 1-hour session in the Church ahead of the 6:30pm Vigil Mass which you may like to stay for. Please RSVP Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au

REGULAR PARISH EVENTS

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

St Monica’s Charismatic Prayer Group meet every Thursday evening at 7.45 –9.15 pm in Symons Centre. Enquiries to Adrian 9337 2051 .

Every Tuesday – 10.00am The Italian Prayer Group meets in the Symons Centre

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

Hope Cafe– First Thursday of the month in the Symons Centre– a free meal is served from 6 - 7.30pm.

6th December 7 pm next Parish Social Dance in the Symons Centre. Enquiries to Renus Burke on 0430 392 152

In the Parish November 24th Children’s Liturgy 10.30am in the Symons

Centre– under school aged children to be accompanied by an adult.

27th 7pm Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel with Fr. Trevor

December Advent Prayer Wednesday 4th & 11th 7pm Presbytry Wednesday 18th Advent Reconciliation

7.00pm in the Church

Weddings next weekend 30th November

Gregory Healey and Connie Romeo

We pray for them as they begin their married life together.

Messa per i defunti Mercoledì 20 Novembre 2019

Grazie a Tutti! La Comunità parrocchiale di Santa Monica ringrazia calorosamente tutti coloro che hanno partecipato in tanti alla messa di commemorazione dei nostri cari defunti, tenutasi lo scorso Mercoledi` sera in Chiesa. E` stato un giorno speciale nel quale ricordare coloro che ci hanno preceduto: un giorno di memoria del passato, un giorno per ricordare coloro che hanno camminato prima di noi, che ci hanno anche accompagnato, ci hanno dato la vita.

Bereavement Mass Thank you

Once again we witnessed the power or prayer and community when on Wednesday, our Bereavement Support Team hosted a beautiful Mass and Supper. The 200 plus attendees gathered to remember their loved ones. What a beautiful moving service and truly appreciated by all. As I sat there, I felt so proud that the St. Monica’s bereavement support group was able to provide the time and space for each and every attendee to grieve and honour their loved ones. What a privilege to be part of. To Joe and Walwin for organising and Anthony and Clara of Music for Funerals, I thank you for contributing to the heartbeat of our church. Abygaile on behalf of the Parish House.

Last week to have your say for Saturday pm Mass Thankyou to those who have already given feedback of your thoughts to change Saturday Evening Mass from 6.30pm to 6.00pm. Currently we are running for a change to 6pm. Please send your thoughts about this to the Parish Office at mooneeponds@cam.org.au or ring 9370 5035 or send or drop a letter at the Parish Office at 22 Robinson Street and let us know .

Church Working Bee Friday, 6th December

10 am till 12 noon Can you help please?

We are giving the inside of the church a spruce so we are ready to receive our families and friends for Christmas. Please sign up at back of the church if you can help or email Abygaile.Cukavac@cam.org.au for further questions.

The Piety Store Come and have a browse– we have new

arrivals in store ready for Christmas

Christmas Cards- $4 a pack of 8 Columban Calendars (still only) $9 2020 Daily Mass Books in stock

ready for Advent -$22 each

Available in the Piety Store

Annual St. Vincent de Paul Assist a Student

The Assist a Student Program gives disadvantaged students overseas a

chance to receive an education and hence a brighter future for them and their families. A donation of $70 can educate a student for one year. Donations may be placed in an envelope and put on the collection plate or left in the Piety Stall. A nice way to give a Christmas gift to a poor person. Thank you!

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew Evening In Advent we begin the new liturgical year (A), which will feature the Gospel of Matthew in the lectionary. Fr Trevor Tibbertsma will offer a one hour introduction to Matthew's Gospel on Wednesday the 27th of November at 7pm in the Church. You may wish to bring your Bible. He will be teaching a full academic course on Matthew at Catholic Theological

College in the second semester of 2020 in which anyone will be free to enrol.

To our very special church volunteers.

Don’t forget to Save the Date!

St. Monica’s Church Volunteers Thank you : Sunday

December 22nd from 3.30pm-5.30pm in the Symons

Centre.

THELOGY@ THE PUB Monday December 2nd

The Great Debate Get ready fur the debate of the year as two teams get ready to

tackle one of the great theological questions of our time:

"Do Cats Go to Heaven?" The claws will be out as Fr Daryl Montecillo leads the

affirmative team against Fr Nicholas Pearce, leading his team on the negative.

With a wealth of literature ranging from St Thomas Aquinas to children's film 'All Dogs Go to Heaven", to the opinions of the local Brunswick vegan - we're all sure to be in for a night of fun debate and appawling puns, while questioning

the purpose and existence of a non-rational soul.

Doors open on Level 1 at 6:30pm The debate will commence at 7:30pm

Where: European Bier Café Level 1, 120 Exhibition Street CBD MELBOURNE

YOUNG ADULTS GATHERING Calling all Young Adults (18-35years old). You are invited to come and join our young adults group on Wednesday the 11th of December at 7:30 pm in the Symons Centre. This is a great opportunity to meet other young people your age. Light supper will be provided. If you have any questions and to RSVP for catering purposes, please contact Fr Andrew on Andrew.Choi@cam.org.au. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Golden Oldies Mass and

“ Anointing of the Sick”

Wednesday 4th December @11am in the Symons Centre

Light Christmas Lunch and

Carols afterwards

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Today at our 10.30am Mass we welcome Rachael Caligiuri through her Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist into full membership of the Catholic Church.