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Noarlunga/Seaford Catholic Parish St Luke’s, Noarlunga and Seaford Ecumenical Centre

(Part of the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Cluster of Catholic Parishes)

FIRST READINGActs 1:1-11In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations: for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God. When he had been at table with them, he had told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for what the Father had promised. ‘It is’ he had said ‘what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.’

Now having met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom of Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria, and indeed to the ends of the earth.’

As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were

standing near them and they said, ‘Why are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky? Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go there.’

RESPONSORIAL PSALMPs 46:2-3, 6-9God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

SECOND READINGEphesians 1:17-23 May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed, to bring you to full knowledge of him. May he enlighten the eyes of your mind so that you can see what hope his call holds for you, what rich glories he has promised the saints will inherit and how infinitely great is the power that he has exercised for us believers. This you can tell from the strength of his power at work in Christ, when he used it to raise him from the dead and to make him sit at his right hand, in heaven, far above every Sovereignty, Authority, Power, or Domination, or any other name that can be named not only in this age but also in the age to come. He has put all things under his feet and made him, as the ruler of everything, the head of the Church; which is his body, the fullness of him who fills the whole creation.

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD - YEAR A Vol 5 : No 27

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NOARLUNGA/SEAFORD CATHOLIC PARISH CENTRECnr Goldsmith Drive and Honeypot Rd, (PO Box 406) NOARLUNGA, SA 5168 Phone: 8382 1717 (please leave a message outside office hours)

Email: nswcp@tpg.com.auWeb: www.noarlunga-seafordparish.org.au

OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm

PARISH TEAM CONTACTS• Fr Charles Gauci (Parish Priest -

involved in another ministry in 2017)• Fr Tony Telford-Sharp (Parish

Administrator - 8382 1717)• Fr Peter Zwaans (Associate Priest)• Fr Josy Sebastian (Associate Priest)• Mrs Ewa Starrs (Pastoral Worker -

0430 151 496)• Mrs Jan Hicks (0428 810 570)• Seaford Ecumenical Mission

(8392 4522)

PARISH MANAGER/NEWSLETTER Mrs Toni Fishlock - 0417 801 241; fishlock11@tpg.com.au(Please submit newsletter items to the office by 11.30am each Wednesday)

PARISH YOUTH MINISTRYSouthern Vales Catholic Youth SupportShanna Maennel - 0400 038 709; smaennel@cardijn.catholic.edu.au

ANTIOCH YOUTH MINISTRYShanna Maennel - 0400 038 709; smaennel@cardijn.catholic.edu.au

TRANSPORT TO ST LUKE’S WEEKEND MASSES Mrs Theresa Tanti (0401 293 194)

ST LUKE’S SACRISTANMr Anton Crane (0424 274 988)

CHILD PROTECTIONChild Protection Unit 8210 8159

SOCIAL JUSTICE

At the 1967 referendum more than 90 per cent of Australian electors voted to change

the constitution to permit the Federal Parliament to make laws for Aboriginal people

and to allow them to be included in the national census.

While the 1967 referendum was a watershed moment in Australian history and was well

-intentioned, the resulting amendments left the Constitution with no mention

whatsoever of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and with clauses that allow

discrimination on the basis of race.

After the 2010 election the Federal Government made a commitment to hold a

referendum to make changes to the Constitution to remedy these problems. An expert

Panel was appointed in 2011 to consult and make recommendations for changing the

Constitution.

In its final report, the panel suggests that the main issues that need to be addressed are:

Placing a statement of recognition somewhere in the Constitution

Removing section 25, which currently would allow state governments to disqualify a

group of people from voting based on race

Reformulating the race power (section 5l (xxvi) to avoid the potential for negative

outcomes while retaining the Commonwealth\s responsibility for Indigenous affairs

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Ticket’s Lament (Only 15 books left)

I’m sitting here in South Australia And feeling like I’m just a failure.

I know I’m worth a lot of loot, But you don’t seem to give a hoot.

I could bring you a nice new car, Or travel jaunts to near and far,

Or maybe you would like landscape- Well buy me then, for goodness sake!

I only cost a tiny dollar; so grab your chances by the collar And buy us all in one large book. Our worth is listed- take a look.

We are “The People’s Lottery” tickets Just waiting for you all to pick us. The money raised will all stay here

For things you want or some repairs.

Please be of generous heart today. Take home a book without delay!

The chances are you could be lucky. BE IN TO WIN! And good luck Ducky!!!

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MEN’S LUNCH CLUB

If you would be interested in starting a Men’s lunch club

(“eating” out once a month!) Please add your name to the list at the

Information desk

Father Tony

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ORGANS TO GIVE AWAY

Toni is giving away her organs!!!!!!

NO… the parish is not in really dire financial straits.

There are two organs available to go to good homes.

If you are interested contact Toni Fishlock at the Parish Office or phone 8382 1717

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Baptism of Infants:

Ewa Starrs 8382 1717

Children’s Faith Formation

Dolores McCluskey 0421 331 222

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Each Saturday 12 noon and 5.30 pm

Sunday 8.30 am by appointment

Ministry to Sick:

Gabrielle Byrne 0422 804 579

Antioch Co-ordinators:

Sandy & Paul Knobloch 0433 471 077

Child Safe Contact Persons:

Brenda Byrne 0421 813 341

Ann Casey 0413 943 405

Chairperson Parish Pastoral Council:

Sean Perry 0415 356 126

Chairperson Liturgy Group:

Nick Wright 0456 470 539

Parish Schools and Colleges:

Galilee Learning Centre 8557 9000

Principal - Ms J Higgins

St John the Apostle 8382 2064

Principal - Ms Dee-Anne Peters

All Saints 83270020

Principal - Mr J Cavuoto

Cardijn College 8392 9500

Principal - Mr P Rijken

Marcellin Technical College 8186 9700

Principal/CEO Mr P Rijken

Church Cleaning

For weekend 3/4 June

Cleaning: Jane VanVliet and

Pat Harrington

Vacuuming: Bill Aldridge __________________________________________________

Finances For weekend 20/21 May

1st Collection $ 1420 Support for

Archdiocesan Priests

2nd Collection $ 900 (66 envelopes)

Open Plate $ 1015

Thank you for your ongoing support and

commitment to the community. ____________________________________________

Notice Board

June 3 & 4 Pentecost Weekend June 4 Propagation of the Faith June 7 St Joseph’s Old Scholars Luncheon June 9 Taize Prayer June 10 Mozart’s Requiem June 27 & 28 CBC Principal’s Tour July 13 Charismatic Mass

Pray for the healing of:

Mark Evans, Jennett Simms, Gabrielle Byrne, May Vahey, Doreen March, Shane Huddart, Gabby Tibbles, Sandy, Michael Cox, Baby Baylee Garner, Kay Johns, Jeanette Esposito, Kate Moerman, Ria Bastiaans, Bernie Ford, Jessie Byrne, Gerald Gibbons, Ethna Manning, Joe Briffa, Marianne Smith, Steve Astbury, Katie Shaw, Suzy Strubbe, Jenny VanEyk, Mi-

chael Lawless, Ella McFadyen, Jeannette Tieken, Jill Chatfield, Robin Ardill, Kevin Woods, Bill Tanti, Kathleen Lytzyk, Enid Tanner, Nancy Gunn, Tom & Rose Busuttil, Agnes Brown, Carlo Robusti, Joe Busuttil, Ida Rafferty, Catherine Kelley, Gentile Monardo, Maureen & Tom Malone, Teri Haniford, Malcolm Ellis. .

Deceased: Frances Williams

Anniversaries: Rita McPhail

We keep in mind and our prayers those who have died and those who grieve.

(Names will remain on the Prayer for Healing list for one month).

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Rosters for weekend 3/4 June

Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 9.00am Proclaimer 1 Mary Kralj Erica Badics Proclaimer 2 Margaret Mottram Beverley Ellis Welcomer Christine Challis Mary Thomson

Extraordinary Ministers HOSTS 1 Mary Hehir Margaret Sincock 2 Denis Hehir Angie Robusti 3 Maria Nolan CHALICES 1 Oscar Aguilar David Crane 2 Martha Aguilar Sue Sincock 3 Joan Stokes 4 Minty Mahony Michael DeHaas 5 Bill Aldridge Therese Tanti 6 Norah Byrne Anton Gwiazda

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BAPTISM

Congratulations to

Luke and Anne

on the baptism of their son

Lachlan David Caddy

We wish your family God’s richest blessings

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SEM

The Week of prayer for Christian Unity

is from 28th May until June 4th.

All are welcome to attend SEM

on Tuesday May 30th 9am

to celebrate this week with prayer

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WHAT’S ON

Mon May 29 9.00am Mass at St Lukes Tues May 30 9.00am Mass St Lukes Finance Meeting—St Lukes—6.00pm Wed May 31 9.00am Mass SEM 7.30pm Mass St Lukes Thurs June 1 9.00am Mass St Johns Fri June 2 10.00am Mass at St Lukes (Chisholm House)

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HOUSE BLESSINGS

If any Parishioner would like their house blessed

please contact Fr Tony at the Parish Office

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Pentecost Weekend 3/4 June

Holy Spirit unleash your Power in our Time.

International Speaker and Evangelist

Dony Peter “Jesus Youth”

Mass Celebrant Fr Josy Sebastian on both days

1a Stuart Road, Dulwich 9.30 to 4.00pm

Check bulletin board for more information

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SPECIAL MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST

We are in desperate need of a few extra people to take

communion to the Nursing Homes in our area.

Depending on how many kind folk volunteer,

this may only be a once a fortnight commitment.

Please contact the Parish Office if you can help.

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ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL

The St Vincent De Paul winter appeal is

being held this weekend 27/28 May

Envelopes are available on the information desk in

the church foyer.

Requests for assistance rise during the winter

months and all donations are gratefully received.

Donations of blankets & warm clothing are also

needed and may be left in the Vinnies box in the

church foyer or dropped into the

Vinnies shop on Beach Rd, Christies Beach.

(next to the old Post Office)

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ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

The Entertainment Book is again available

and can be

purchased from the Parish Office

$70 per book

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probably gave rise to this feast being celebrated forty days after Easter. Forty days after Easter falls on a Thursday, and in the past this feast was known as ‘Ascension Thursday’ and was a Holy Day of Obligation. In more recent times, the celebration has been moved to the Sunday before Pentecost.

DID YOU KNOW?• The Ascension of Jesus is

described only in the Book of Acts (1:2-11), although there is a shorter version in Luke’s Gospel. There are also allusions to the event elsewhere in the New Testament, eg Jn 6:62; Eph 4:8-10.

• In Matthew’s Gospel, many of the important moments of Jesus’ life are located on mountaintops – his temptation, his transfiguration, the great teaching of the ‘sermon on the mount’, and now this final instruction to his disciples. In this way, Matthew draws parallels with Moses the great leader and lawgiver who encountered God on the mountaintop.

• Matthew shows Jesus as fulfilling and extending the teaching of Moses. Whereas the Law had been for the people of Israel, Jesus sends his disciples to all nations; whereas the Jewish people had faith in the name of God, YHWH, Jesus sends his disciples to baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS(29 May - 4 June)

• Monday, 29: Monday of 7th week of Easter (Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33)

• Tuesday, 30: Tuesday of 7th week of Easter (Acts 120:17-27; Jn 17:1-11)

• Wednesday, 31: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Zeph 3:14-18; Lk 1:39-56)

• Thursday, 1: St Justin (Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26)

• Friday, 2: Friday of 7th week of Easter (Acts 25:13-21; Jn 21:15-19)

• Saturday, 3: Charles Lwanga & companions (Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25)

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• Sunday 4: Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23)

GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONMt 28:19,20Alleluia, alleluia!Go and teach all people my gospel. I am with your always, until the end of the earth.Alleluia!

GOSPELMatthew 28:16-20The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.’

EXPLORING THE WORDThe feast of the Ascension celebrates the physical separation of Jesus from the human story, but this text promises his continual presence ‘to the end of time’. After three years of living, working and praying with the disciples, Jesus commissions them to continue his work in the world. This is a difficult challenge for some of the disciples who, although prepared to go to the appointed place, still hesitate! Despite their misgivings and fragile faith, he sends them out to all nations. Jesus has been given the authority which was once the exclusive domain of the God of Israel; Jesus has become the presence of the living God and his presence will continue with his disciples through the Holy Spirit. Despite this affirmation from Jesus

SHARING THE TRADITIONThe celebration of the Ascension as a particular feast day developed in the vicinity of Antioch around 380 AD. Chapter one of the Acts of the Apostles notes that Jesus appeared among his disciples for forty days after the resurrection (Acts 1:3). It then goes on to describe Jesus being taken up into heaven (Acts 1:9). The juxtaposition of these two verses

REGULAR MASS TIMES INOUR CLUSTER CHURCHES

ALDINGA Mary of Galilee, the First Disciple

cnr Quinliven and How RoadsSaturday 5.30pmTuesday 9.15am

GOOLWASt John the Apostle, 10-14 Gardiner St

Sunday 9.00amWednesday 9.30am

KINGSCOTE Our Lady of Perpetual Help, cnr Todd and Giles Streets

Sunday 9.30am

NOARLUNGASt Luke, the Evangelist,

cnr Honeypot Rd and Goldsmith DveSaturday 6.00pmSunday 9.00am

1st Sunday 11.00am (Spanish Mass)2nd Sunday 2.00pm (Filipino Mass)

Sunday (Youth Mass) 5.30pmMonday 9.00am

Tuesday (2nd, 4th, 5th week) 9.00am Tuesday (1st, 3rd week) 9.45am

Wednesday 7.30pmThursday 9.00am (St John’s School)

Friday 10.00am

NORMANVILLESt Peter, Cape Jervis Road

1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 10.30am2nd, 4th Sundays 8.30am

1st Friday 6.00pm

PARNDANA2nd, 4th Sunday 4.00pm

PENNESHAWSt Columba, North Terrace

(shared with Anglicans)1st Sunday 2.00pm

SEAFORDSeaford Ecumenical Mission, Grand Bvd

Sunday 10.45amWednesday 9.00am

VICTOR HARBORSt Joan of Arc, 30 Seaview Road

Saturday 6.00pmSunday 11.00amTuesday 9.00amThursday 9.00am

Friday (other than 1st) 9.00am1st Friday 11.30am

WILLUNGASt Joseph, 12 St Judes Street1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 8.30am

2nd, 4th Sundays 10.30amWednesday 9.00amThursday 9.00am

Friday 9.00am

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