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September 16 & 17, 2017 - TWENTY–FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Year A Issue Number 757
The Massabielle The Weekly Newsletter of St Bernadette’s
Parish Community, Castle Hill, NSW
Readings Next Week 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Yr A
Isaiah 55:6-9; Phil 1:20-24,27; Matthew 20:1-16
Feast Days this Week Wednesday 20 Sept - Ss Andrew Kim Tae-gon,
Paul Chong Ha-sang & Companions Thursday 21 Sept - St Matthew
Saturday 23 Sept - St Pius of Pietrelcina
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2018: Parish families who would like their child to commence preparation to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist (holy Communion) are invited to attend one of our information evenings being held on Monday 16th or Tuesday 17th October. Both evenings will commence at 7.30pm and are held in the church. Evenings will last approximately one hour and children do not need to attend. This preparation process is suitable for children who are currently in Year 3 or above. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Alice Bradshaw at the parish office on [email protected] or 9634 2622 (Monday & Tuesday).
INVITATION TO A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP for anyone who grieves the death of their spouse or partner. Tuesday 10th October at 10.30am in the Marian Centre. Rita Chater from CatholicCare Social Services will be joining us for a cuppa and conversation to help those who have lost a loved one to understand and come to terms with the many ways in which grief impacts our lives. RSVP by Thursday 5th October to the parish office on 9634 2622.
RETIREMENT VILLAGES SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Warrina - Mass & Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday 19 September at 4pm in the chapel.
Nuffield & Hopetoun - Mass & Anointing of the Sick on Wednesday 20 September at 4pm in the chapel at Farrer Brown Court.
Wirreanda - Communion Service & Anointing of the Sick on Friday 22 September at 11am.
Nordby - Mass & Anointing of the Sick on Friday 22 September at 4pm.
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael and Lucille Wilson who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this week.
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Sirach 27:30-28:7
Resentment and anger, these are foul things, and both are found with the sinner. He who exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the Lord, who keeps strict account of sin. Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven. If a man nurses anger against another, can he then demand compassion from the Lord? Showing no pity for a man like himself, can he then plead for his own sins? Mere creature of
flesh, he cherishes resentment; who will forgive him his sins? Remember the last things, and stop hating, remember dissolution and death, and live by the commandments. Remember the commandments, and do not bear your neighbour ill-will; remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook the offence.
Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9
The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or dead we belong to the Lord. This explains why Christ both died and came to life, it was so that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. ‘And so the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who decided to settle his accounts with his servants. When the reckoning began, they brought him a man who owed ten thousand talents; but he had no means of paying, so his master gave orders that he should be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, to meet the debt. At this, the servant threw himself down at his master’s feet. “Give me time,” he said “and I will pay the whole sum.” And the servant’s master felt so sorry for him that he let him go and cancelled the debt. Now as this servant went out, he happened to meet a fellow servant who owed him one hundred denarii; and he seized him by the throat and began to throttle him. “Pay what you owe me”, he said. His fellow servant fell at his feet and implored him, saying, “Give me time and I will pay you.” But the other would not agree; on the contrary, he had him thrown into prison till he should pay the debt. His fellow servants were deeply distressed when they saw what had happened, and they went to their master and reported the whole affair to him. Then the master sent for him. “You wicked servant,” he said. “I cancelled all that debt of yours when you appealed to me. Were you not bound, then, to have pity on your fellow servant just as I had pity on you?” And in his anger the master handed him over to the torturers till he should pay all his debt. And that is how my heavenly Father will deal with you unless you each forgive your brother from your heart.’
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: All Married couples are invited to celebrate their Wedding Anniversary with other couples and family members at the 11.00am Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on Sunday, 24th September.
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv will celebrate the Mass and will host a light lunch following Mass. Please contact the Parish Secretary to register your names by 18th September or contact the Life Marriage & Family Office on 8838 3460 or [email protected]. ST PATRICK’S QUARTER: The Diocese of Parramatta is to begin major planning on a new multi-stage project known as St Patrick’s Quarter around the St Patrick’s Cathedral precinct in Parramatta. The project will consist of a new Parramatta CBD school, new Diocesan building and a new residential/commercial complex. For further information, please visit www.stpatricksquarter.org.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP: Are you interested in reading the Bible? You are invited to join the study group on Wednesdays from 10.00 to 11.30am in the Marian Centre to discover the Scriptures with video presentations and discussions with the friendly team. Classes re-commence on October 18. For enquiries phone Mary on 0476 279 870 or Jill on 0437 307 832. CHRIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY PRAYER GROUP meets in the Marian Centre on Tuesday mornings at 10.00am studying the Sunday Mass readings. Phone Pauline: 0407 417 039.
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Barsic who also received the sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday night. [Pictured here with Bishop Vincent and wife and sponsor, Melissa]
OLMC REUNION: Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta Year 10 1970 and Year 12 1972 Reunion is on Sunday, 24 September at 11:30am at Lilys Restaurant, 5 Quinn Ave, Seven Hills. Cost: $65 per head includes 3 course buffet lunch. If you would like to attend please go to https://www.trybooking.com/300153. RSVP: Monday, 18 September. Contact Sharon McLean on 0419402095 or [email protected]. THE CHAT AND CRAFT GROUP meets in the Marian Centre on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month with the next meeting this Friday 22nd September from 10.00am. You are welcome to join them for an enjoyable few hours of conversation and craft. For information phone Ellen on 9634 7276.
REPARATION PRAYER GROUP meets on Tuesday evenings in the Parish Basement from 8.00 to 9.00pm including Rosary and prayer. All welcome.
HOLY HOUR with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament this Thursday evening from 8.00pm to 9.00pm including Rosary, silent meditation and scripture reading. Parishioners and visitors welcome.
Rite of Christian Initiation – RCIA
A life changing opportunity for those considering becoming
a Catholic Christian. The journey begins on Wednesday 8 November
in the Marian Centre, St Bernadette’s Parish, Castle Hill.
The gatherings are every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
If you are interested please RSVP to the Church Office on 9634 2622 by 27 October.
Reflection A distinctive feature of the teachings of Jesus is his exhortation to forgive. Very explicit about this, Jesus left us his own example by forgiving his executioners while he hung dying on the cross. Until recently we thought that forgiveness begins with the offender repenting of the offence and then asking for pardon. Today many maintain that reconciliation must begin with the one offended offering forgiveness. This willingness to forgive transforms a victim into a survivor. Such magnanimity might then touch the heart of the offender, who may thus be transformed from being an offender to becoming a friend. If God has been so generous in forgiving us, surely we should be generous in forgiving others. The process of becoming a forgiving person takes time. For some, it may take a lifetime. Only little by little are our pettiness and indignation reduced and our desire to strike back diminished. Still, as disciples, we are expected to give the forgiveness that we have been given. Such forgiveness does not provide an easy way out for offenders, for ultimately justice will prevail. If we remain untransformed by God’s forgiveness of us, we will be liable to judgment. Our unwillingness to forgive can eat away at us, and we can carry hurts from childhood far into adult years. Forgiving others, as difficult as that may be, is in the long run much easier than bearing the weight of resentfulness, vindictiveness and unresolved frustration. When we forgive we truly begin to be healed.
Dianne Bergant
Into LIFE: Friday 7pm-8:30 for years 6-12: Faces of faith - SOCIAL. This week its all about just having fun. So, come along, and bring a friend! Don’t forget your $2 donation!
Life NIGHT: Sunday 7:00-8:45 for years 9-12! Combined St Bernadette’s and St Michael’s Formal. We’re having a party to celebrate the term: Where: St Michael’s Old Church When: FRIDAY NIGHT 7pm - 9pm Dress Code: Dress to impress
LIFE Teen quote of the week: ‘A night without LIFE Night is a night without life’. ……. Izaak
More information? Please contact James Hay on 0403 933 732, Twitter: @StBernadettesYM, Instagram: StBernadetteYouth or [email protected].
LIFELINE’S HUGE BOOK FAIR is being held at Oakhill College, Old Northern Road, Castle Hill on the last weekend of the school holidays - Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October between 8am and 5pm both days. Approx. 45,000 books of all types, shapes and sizes will be on display with something for everyone! BEYOND 60 Cards/Mahjong on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7.00pm in the Marian Centre. The next games night is on this Friday, 22nd September. All welcome. For information phone Carmen: 9634 4014.
THE MASS TRANSPORT MINISTRY provides a valuable service to those parishioners who wish to continue to be part of the community and worship at Sunday Mass who otherwise would be unable to attend. Volunteers are required to transport parishioners once a month to Mass at St Bernadette’s. We presently have 16 parishioners who are able to join us on Sunday who are collected by around 42 fellow parishioners. We are presently looking for volunteers to join the Ministry and would be pleased if you could consider being part of the team. Please contact Peter Gracie 9659 5865, 0405 817 313 or [email protected] for more information.
BOOK DRIVE FOR FIJI TODAY: Support children's education in the Yasawa Islands by bringing in 2nd hand books and donations to the Marian Centre following the Sunday Masses this weekend. Contact Jennifer for further information on 0408 894 850.
HOW TO WIN 'NO' VOTES INDUCTION & TRAINING SESSION on Monday 18 September from 7.30-9:00pm at The Light of Christ Centre, 27 Yardley Avenue, Waitara (next to Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral). Contact Steven Buhagiar, Life Marriage and Family team on 0415600290 for information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2017
Congratulations to 75 of our parish young people who were confirmed this Saturday. May the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen and guide you all.
Jasmine Aitken Deanna Ameduri Taya Ameduri Linette Apango-Estrada Stephanie Axt Zachary Barone Anika Battisti Lukas Battisti Sienna Battisti Noah Bellerose Annalise Besters Jacob Camilleri Alana Castellan Mea Cavallo Mali Clark Julia Cochrane Clayton Coutinho Rachel De Padua Luke Debelak Grace D'Souza Rebecca Durney-Steel John-Paul Edge-Bennett Christopher Fam
Michael Fam Jack Farrow John Fernando Declan Garufi Sarah Gauld William Gomez O'Shea Gooley Franz Goseco Samantha Healey Andrea Karatsiolis Noelle Le Jeremiah Lee Victoria Lee Ella Lincoln Harrison Long
Ashleigh Lourey Rhys Mallia Jesse Martin Chloe Metwally Mia Metwally Sarah Mignacca Tayla Milicevic Emma Mizzi Mitchell More Charlize Newton Angelina Nheu Rebecca O'Brien Summer O'Bryan Isabella Onsley Jay O'Sullivan
Kyle Pace Lara Parington Ashton Paull Jan Perera Umedha Perera Jacob Pillai Caitlin Ransome-Haberley James Ransome-Haberley Kristian Rendulic Luciana Romanski Thomas Runac Luke Rutherford-Durney Amy Saad Ysabella Salalila Marcus Scotti Alexandra Stennett Patrick Stennett Darcey Sullivan Gabrielle Tan Mischa Timbrell Grace Towner Alec West
St Bernadette’s Parish Community
Parish House, 367 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Telephone 9634 2622 Fax 9899 3511 Email: [email protected]
Web page: http://www.stbernadette.org.au
Parish Staff Mass Times for this Week Rev Fernando Montano, Parish Priest Sunday Sat 6.00pm Rev Michael Gathuku, Assistant Priest Sun 7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am (incense) & Mrs Nancy Eberhaut, Pastoral Associate 6.00pm Parish LIFE TEEN Youth Mass Mr James Hay, Youth Minister Weekdays Mon 6.45am Mrs Alice Bradshaw, Sacramental Co-ordinator Tue 6.45am Mrs Frances Gallagher, Office Manager Wed 6.45am, 9.15am Mrs Monica Rubic, Parish Secretary (Finance: Mon-Thu) Thurs 6.45am Mr Darren Edwards, Maintenance Fri 6.45am Sat 8.00am
Reconciliation Sat 8.30am - 9.00am, 4.30pm - 5.00pm Mass on Public Holidays at 8.00am
Baptisms: By appointment only. Contact the Parish Office. Please note the Church law: Parents are obliged to take care that infants are baptised in the first few weeks. As soon as possible after the birth or even before it, they are to go to the pastor to request the sacrament for their child and to be prepared properly for it. [Can. 867 §1]
St Bernadette’s Parish School: Mrs Leanne Nettleton (Principal) 9407 6600
Acting Parish Council Administrator: Peter Grace 9659 5350.
Sacramental Programme 2018 Information Nights - 16 & 17 October, 2017
Please pray for Kevin Hardy, Frank Simmonds, Iva Trupkovic and Teodoro Floro who have died recently and for the anniversaries of Sharon Francis, Lee Wickramasinghe and Reg & Mary Millgate.
Prayers for the Sick: Norma Heffernan, Spiro Tanti, Andre Connelly, Sr. Bridie O’Connell rsj, Maria Robayo, Peter Viler, John Reynolds, Narelle Cartwright, Fr Peter McGrath, Marjorie Gee, Pat Brookes, Robert Waddell, Grace Boitano, Yvonne Hill, Carmela Visciano, June Phelan and Barbara Clune.
ROSTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND - 23 & 24 September, 2017
ACOLYTES/ SERVERS LECTORS MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
VIGIL Dennis Frketic
S4
Patricia Williams John Geoghegan Kathrin Nathan
Tina Walsh, Carol Cividin, Esther & Frank Coleiro, Lucille Wilson, Maureen Fearnside, Beverley Curtis,
Rick Jenkins, Warren Hiser
7.30AM Joseph Frketic
S5
Gerard Kearney Daryl Hill
Audrey Markowskei
Vince Connelly, Annemarie & Daryl Hill, Jennifer Wakeling, Matthew Troy, Fran Mulcahy
9.00AM Zeno Hong
S6
Ann O’Brien Susan Moore Nadine Lucas
Mary-Ann Ashton, Howard Woodward, Chris Clancy, Peter/Winnie Lam, Shane Robinson, Rosalind Yeo, Ellen MacMahon, Angela Stenglin, Patricia Williams
10.30AM Budi Kawiadji
S7
Anna-Maria Fitzpatrick Michael/John Fitzpatrick
Leo Stanton
Sneha Sawtell, Campion & Cherani Fernando, Tim Long, Kerry Myers, Elena Neira, Nicole Metwally, Mila Mina,
Rosary Roco
6.00PM PARISH LIFE TEEN YOUTH MASS MINISTRY ROSTER - 24 September, 2017
Servers Raphael De Leon
S8
Welcoming James Hay Tina Hay
Lectors Veronica Ward
Chris Galea
Offertory Brendan Hassan
Projectionist Josh Becker
Communion James Hay Tina Hay
Michael Holden Johan Nelis Sandra Nelis
Singers Natalie Jones
Kristen Mathias Claire Ward
Andrea Karatsiolis Rhiannon Athaide
Lauren Fernandez
CHILDREN’S LITURGY Tanya Taggart
Danielle Vassallo
FLOWER ROSTER Wendy Smith
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING Cathy Teh, Clarissa De Lima,
Fidor Avakian
COUNTING (1st Collection) Siew Elsdon
Remy De Leon
COUNTING (2nd Collection) David Solomon, David & Kaylene Hollis, Brian Iles,
Joe Harney
BOOKSHOP Paula Boyd / Carmel Moriarty / Bernadette Logue /
Maria Gobbo / Leah Bonifacio
Piano Alyssa Tchang
Bass Dominic Jones
Guitar Andrew Tchang
Drums Jason Irawan