33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Cyle I 17 November 2019

T his Sunday we welcome Bishop Anthony Randazzo who is celebrating 9:30am Mass here at The Entrance.

We are also very pleased to welcome all the parishes of the Tuggerah Lakes Deanery, to join in this joyous

celebration and to give Bishop Anthony our heartfelt embrace. The Catholic Women’s Friendship Group will host

the morning tea after the Mass in the parish centre. All are invited to attend and meet Bishop Anthony.

Most Rev Bishop Anthony Randazzo was born in 1966 in Sydney, the son of Colin Randazzo from Sydney and

his wife Caterina Di Losa from Lipari, Italy. The Bishop’s parents were married at Saint Joseph’s Church Enfield

in 1960. They worked as fruiterers in their family business at Bankstown until relocating to the Gold Coast in

1967. The Bishop is the third of four children. He has three sisters, one nephew and two nieces.

Bishop Anthony was educated at Saint Augustine’s School Coolangatta, Guardian Angels School Southport and

Aquinas College Southport. Before entering the seminary, Bishop Anthony worked in the hospitality industry

and taught music in a Catholic primary school.

In 1985, he commenced his formation for priesthood at Pius XII Seminary for the Archdiocese of Brisbane. Asked

about how he knew he was called to the priesthood, Bishop Anthony says: “The same way that I know that I am

still called. I listen to God and I speak to him in prayer. I also find myself constantly being called into the commu-

nity of faith. That is where my vocation is most clear to me. It is Incarnational = God among us. That is the model,

and that is where I first heard God call me.”

Bishop Anthony was ordained priest on 29 November 1991 at the Cathedral of Saint Stephen. From 1992-1994, he

was a curate at Saint Mary’s Parish Ipswich, an appointment which he says helped shape his priestly life. Bishop

Anthony recalls early on in his priesthood a 96-year-old woman in the parish died: “I was able to sit with her

children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.

Five generations of family and faith. That is rare and memorable.” From 1995-1997, Bishop Anthony served as

Master of Ceremonies at the Cathedral in Brisbane for then- Archbishop John Bathersby.

In 1998, the Bishop was sent to Rome where he studied Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Upon

his return to Brisbane in 2001 he was appointed Pastor of Regina Caeli Parish Coorparoo Heights, his first and

only parish as Pastor. During this time, Bishop Anthony also served as Associate Judicial Vicar at the Regional

Tribunal and Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

In 2004 he was called to Rome where he worked in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for five years

and was there for the final year of St John Paul II’s pontificate, and the first years of the papacy of Pope Benedict

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Welcome Bishop Anthony! (continued) Following the passing of St John Paul II, he prayed alongside the Pope’s body and for

the funeral. “I believe that Saint John Paul’s first miracle was performed on the day of

the funeral,” he said. “As I looked up and saw world leaders from nearly every coun-

try sitting peacefully together, I commented to a priest colleague that this is a miracle.

Only John Paul II could have managed that, and I believe that he did so from heaven.”

Describing the election of Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Anthony says: “I was standing in

Saint Peter’s Square when the white smoke went up and the bells began to ring

announcing the election of Pope Benedict XVI. It is a day that I will remember until

I die. Only a couple of days before, we had farewelled Cardinal Ratzinger from the

offices of the CDF. I have a photo of him walking out of the room dressed as a Cardinal

and a few days later I have a photo of him walking back into the same room, this time

as Pope. “He is the most gentle person that I have ever met. He is intelligent, kind and

thoughtful. He left a lasting impression on me, both as Cardinal and as Pope.”

Bishop Anthony returned to Australia and from 2009-2015 he was Rector of the Holy

Spirit Seminary of Queensland. Bishop Anthony says that it is a delight for him to see

young men responding to God’s call in their life. He advises anyone considering their

vocation to ask the question: “What does God want me to do with my life?” and then

to listen. “God will speak in all kinds of ways, in all kinds of circumstances, and

through all kinds of people. Most importantly, God will speak to you in the silence

of your own heart,” he says.

In the first semester 2016 the Bishop was given sabbatical leave for studies in Sacred

Scripture in Jerusalem and in August that year consecrated as a Bishop in St Mary’s

Cathedral by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, alongside Bishop Richard Umbers.

Present at the ordination was his mother and father, three sisters, nieces and nephew,

uncles and aunts, cousins and friends, some of whom had travelled from the USA,

Italy and Spain. As Auxiliary Bishop, asked of his day-to-day role in Sydney, Bishop

Anthony joked: “I seem to spend a lot of time in Sydney traffic.”

He was also the episcopal vicar for formation, with a particular focus on the formation

of seminarians, young clergy and the ongoing formation of priests. His new role as

fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Broken Bay now brings him to us.

Bishop Anthony is an avid reader of topics ranging from the history of Sydney to

studies in Sacred Scripture. He is also a lover of architecture and is a supporter of the

Canterbury Bulldogs. Bishop Anthony has given a number of talks and reflections,

covering topics ranging from the Holy Spirit to the life of Eileen O’Connor.

We are very blessed to have Bishop Anthony as our Spiritual Leader.

(Bishop Anthony’s biography information from www.sydneycatholic.org)

Beauty, Truth, Goodness

The Fundamentals of Catholicism Wednesdays

10:30-11:30am and 7-8pm.

Refreshments provided.

Bring a friend!

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Children’s Liturgy Liturgy of the Word

for children, with activities. Sundays

during 9.30am Mass. Suitable for children 3-12 years. Parents

welcome too!

Nursing Home Mass

Mass and Anointing of the Sick

will be celebrated at Nareen Gardens Nursing Home on Monday 18

November at 11am.

Song of Joy

T he world in which we live is a mixture of beauty and ugliness. We observe the

great goodness of so many people but we also see wars and evil actions, nations

fighting against nation and people against people. We see the beauty of nature all

around us but we also experience earthquakes, tidal waves, droughts, bushfires and

cyclones that cause so much destruction and loss of life.

We long for the time when God’s reign will be fully established and evil in all its forms

eliminated. Until then we must play our part in creating a more just world. Following

St Paul’s advice, we must not live in idleness but work to promote the well-being of

everyone. Faithful endurance is required, as Jesus points out in today’s Gospel.

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Bible Study

Join Fr Kevin for a short Bible Study of the next Sunday’s

Gospel. Tuesdays in the Muldoon Room

after 9am Mass. All welcome!

Giving the Gift of Faith

T he love you have for Our Lady of the Rosary Parish continues when you make a

gift o the Church through your Will. Like the generous gifts of other parishioners,

you can continue to propagate the faith with a considered bequest. Once you have

provided for your family, you may like to support our church family by leaving a

percentage of your estate in your Will. For more information on Wills and the Gift of

Faith, please contact the parish office on 4332 2216. Thank you for your consideration.

Please Note

World Day of the Poor

In his 2019 World Day of the Poor message for today, Pope Francis reminds us that

“Before all else, the poor need God and his love, made visible by ‘the saints next door’,

people who by the simplicity of their lives express clearly the power of Christian love.

God uses any number of ways and countless means to reach people’s hearts. Certainly,

the poor come to us also because we give them food, but what they really need is more

than our offer of a warm meal or a sandwich. The poor need our hands, to be lifted up;

our hearts, to feel anew the warmth of affection; our presence, to overcome loneliness.

In a word, they need love.”

The Creation

The Central Coast Chorale and Chamber Orchestra present The Creation Sunday 24

November 3pm Gosford High School Hall Racecourse Road Gosford. Book via

www.centralcoastchorale.org 4307 9355 or buy at the door.

Son of God: The Daily Gospel Year A-2

Free e-book (with imprimatur) for your computer/tablet/phone. This e-book, which

may be downloaded free of charge offers the Gospel for every day of the coming Litur-

gical Year A-2, beginning with Advent, together with a reflection on each daily Gospel.

Son of God: The Daily Gospel may be accessed at: www.catholic-thoughts.info/ebook/

Song of Joy (continued) While we long for the complete triumph of God’s kingdom, we also recognise that this

kingdom has already broken into our world. God is with us now in the struggles of our

life. Today’s responsorial psalm invites us to join with all creation in joyful song at the

presence of the Lord among us. The rivers will clap their hands and the hills ring out

their joy in unison with our songs of praise.

The choice is ours: we can see only the evil around us and become discouraged, or we

can also recognise the good that is present in so many ways and join with all peoples

and all of creation in a wondrous song of joy.

God’s Word Fr Gil Alinsangan SSP

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal

T he Vinnies Christmas Appeal will be held on the weekend of 30 November and 1

December. Envelopes will be available and collected at all the Masses. The Christ-

mas Tree will be decorated with food donation cards and baskets will be placed at the

doors of the Church for your donations. As in previous years a donation box will be

placed in front of the Christmas Tree for a special collection towards a gift card for the

children of families assisted by The Entrance Conference of St Vinnies. These donations

will need to be in by Sunday 15 November. We thank you for your continued support.

Men’s Group Join us for lunch and a yarn. Wednesday

20 November 12 noon at Shelly Beach Golf Club. We look forward to seeing

you there. Enquiries: Lui 4388 9510.

Secular Franciscans

We meet on the third Thursday

of the month (21 November) at 1pm

in the Muldoon Room. All welcome! Enq: Rove Varman

0411 988 394.

Parish Morning Tea

The Catholic Ladies Friendship Group

is hosting our Morning Tea this

Sunday 17 Novem-ber after 9:30am

Mass. Come along to the Parish Centre

to welcome Bishop Anthony!

Serving the Catholic Community of The Entrance and extending the Kingdom of God

PARISH PRIEST & DEAN Fr William Stevens ASSISTANT PRIEST Fr Vincent Varghese VC

SACRAMENTAL COORDINATOR Br John Verhoeven FSP

Office Hours Monday-Friday 9.30-5.00pm Tel 4332 2216 Fax 4333 5344

Postal Address PO Box 189 THE ENTRANCE 2261 Street Address 239-243 The Entrance Rd THE ENTRANCE 2261

Email info@ourladyoftherosary.org.au Website www.ourladyoftherosary.org.au

PROPERTY MANAGER Michael de la Motte Tel 4334 7600 (BH)

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY PRIMARY SCHOOL Tel 4332 5594

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE Tel 4351 2344 Fax 4351 2965

THE ENTRANCE PARISH DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY

Mass & Devotions in Ordinary Time Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am & 9:30am

Weekday Masses Monday - Thursday 9:00am Friday 11:45am Saturday 9:00am

Reconciliations Saturdays 9:30-10am & 5-5:30pm

Liturgy of the Hours Saturday 8:40am Rosary Monday-Thursday 8:35am Friday 11:20am Saturday 9:30am

Cenacle Wednesday 9:30am Christian Meditation Group Friday 10:30am-11:30am Muldoon Room. Come & join us!

The Gift Centre is located in the original Piety Stall in the Church foyer. We have lovely gifts and devotional materials for sale. (Please Note: EFTPOS is no longer available due to the high cost of bank fees.)

Opening Hours:

Saturdays before and after 6pm Mass Sundays before and after 8am & 9:30am Masses

& office hours by appointment 4332 2216

Keep Us In Your Prayers There is no gift more precious than prayer - Fr Benedict Groeschel

Recently Deceased: Ron Mahoney, Patricia O’Leary, Arthur Donnelly, Ronald Lang.

Funerals: The funeral of Ron Mahoney was held during the week. Please pray for Ron and his family.

Remembrances: In November the Mass intentions are placed on the Altar during the Masses. Please place your enve-lopes in the November Mass Offering box on the Sanctuary railing. Sick: Tony Sheridan, Marie Powell, Peter O’Grady, Diane McCudden, Tanya Doorn, David Drinan, Valda Kelso, Maria De Sousa, Steve Crowe, Ann Minogue, Kaye Cincotta, Norah Liney, Agnes Burke, Dominic Pannell, Marie Lewis, Nereda Blake, Val Rayner, Delma Clarke, Chris Morley, Nick Hurst, Patrick Hennessey, Anthony Morrell, Raymond & Tim Baker, Genevieve Shedden, Linda Read, Kelly Will and those suffering with long-term illnesses.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 3:19-20 2 Thes 3:7-12 Lk 21:5-19 Entrance Antiphon: The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand. Alleluia!

Communion Antiphon: To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.

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