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Devotions & Prayers Novena Masses Tuesday 7:30pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help First Friday 7:30pm Sacred Heart of Jesus Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30pm Friday 9.30-10.00am (with Benediction) First Friday 6:30pm followed by 7:15pm Benediction First Sat 9.30-10.00am (with Benediction) Sacrament of the Sick First Saturday 9:00am Mass or upon request Divine Office Friday 12:00pm with Adoration Sunday 8:15am Praise & Worship 3rd Saturday 7:30pm led by SJ23rd Prayer Group 2nd & 4th Saturday 7:30pm led by CRL (Community of the Risen Lord) Friday Prayer Group Friday 7:00pm at the Church kitchen led by Pauline Camilleri 0407 417039 ST JOHN XXIII WOULD LIKE TO THANK THESE BUSINESSES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY To rent ad space please contact the parish office Maria Teresa Papa Mortgage Broker/Financial Planner Dip. FS (Finance/MB) Dip. FS (FP) MFAA Approved Credit Adviser [email protected] 0430 144008 Ironing and cleaning lady Wendy Richards Call 0450 884153 (ad sponsored by SVdP, Stanhope Conf.) A Tradition of Care & Concern Pre-paid funerals available 340 Old Northern Rd. Castle Hill 9659 0900 ZAC SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL Let me help your kids be safe drivers DOMINIC 0412 945264 Property Sales & Management making your move easy… Perfection Ave cor Bentwood Tce, Stanhope Gardens 5th Sunday Ordinary time 07 - 08 February 2015 Our Parish Mission The parish of St John XXIII is a faith community with the Eucharist as its heart. Inspired by John XXIII’s prophetic opening of the windows of the Church, we welcome the fresh air of the Holy Spirit, inviting every person to share in the responsibility of enriching the life and faith of our community by sharing their gifts and talents.” Parish Priest: Fr John McSweeney Assistant Priest: Fr Robert William Mass Times Monday to Friday 9:00am Also Wednesday 9:00 am Holy Cross Primary during school term Saturday 9:00am, 6:00pm (Vigil) Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am 6:00pm (Youth) Baptism 12:00pm Sundays by appointment Reconciliation (First Rite) Saturdays 5:00 - 5:45pm And after any weekday masses Our Learning Community Holy Cross Primary Joshi John 0410 066578/9631 1101 [email protected] Warm the Heart, Enliven the Senses & Inspire the Soul with Scentsy Additional Income (Fun, Trips & Extra Cash) Business opportunity for only $139 “Find out how I earned the 1st 2014 USA Trip….” Visit https://WarmFeelings.scentsy.com.au > Click SHOP or JOIN < Beth 0430 150568 [email protected] 49 Meurants Lane, Glenwood Principal: Marina Hardy (02) 9629 8742 [email protected] John XXIII and St Mark’s College 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens Principal: Dr Peter Webster (02) 9852 0500 [email protected] Catholic Learning Centre 160 Perfection Ave, Stanhope Gardens (02) 9852 0585 [email protected] www.celcstanhope.catholic.edu.au [email protected] [email protected] Parish Office Hours Tuesday to Friday 8.30 - 4.00pm Parish Office Contacts (02)9852 0580 0403 766468 AH Secretary: Tanya Gatt (02)9852 0580 [email protected] Finance: Mila Llamas (Fridays) [email protected] Admin Asst: Jill Franco (Tues/Thurs) Our Parish Council President Bart Sarlabus [email protected] Council Team Leaders Community Bldg Techie Sarlabus Comms & Media John McCartney Evangilisation Faith Formation Fundraising Liturgy Pastoral Care Social Justice tba Rose Franco Rodi Orantia Ray Samonte tba Qwayne Guevarra EVANGELICUM “Reflection on the Word of God” For our final prayer at the End of Mass: Celebrant: In light of the global call of Pope Francis to mark Feb. 8, the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, as the world day of prayer, reflection, and action against human trafficking, let us begin by observing a moment of silence in solidarity with the more than 27 million women, men and children who suffer each day from modern day slavery. [Moment of Silence] Each person forced into slavery has a personal story…a story of struggles, hopes and dreams. The Commentator will now offer a brief life of St. Josephine Bakhita (If you wish to watch a you-tube video on her brief life, use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCk6JAmrQtY&x-yt-ts=1422327029&x -yt-cl=84838260 Prayer Response from all: Restore their freedom Celebrant: May human dignity be restored to those who have been bought, sold or kidnapped for the monetary benefit of others. R For those in bonded labour, in agricultural fields, mines and factories who have been reduced to tools of production and commodities rather than human beings. R For those who cannot return home due to stigma of prostitution, disease or shame, that they receive the solace, healing and support they need R For women who are estimated to make up 80% of human trafficking victims, and for changes in societal attitudes that deny the equality and dignity of women. R For victims of trafficking in our own local communities. May we have eyes to see and act to make our communities slave free, R All: Awaken our hearts and deepen our commitment to work for a world where every person is free and able to live with dignity and freedom. We ask for conversion of heart for traffickers and for strong laws that protect victims. Give us the wisdom and courage to stand in solidarity, so that together we will find ways to the freedom that is your gift to all people. Amen St John XXIII Catholic Church 2 When we listen to the Gospel for this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), we are struck by the depth of meaning in the simplicity of the story. Firstly, we are aware that Jesus is quick to bring about healing to those in need, as evidenced by his healing of Peter’s mother-in-law. But such healing is not the end of the matter. It results in this good lady tending to Jesus’ needs as he tended to hers. Healing led to a mission of service. Secondly, the fact that all Jesus says and does is his way of teaching his disciples, means that we must try (in our own way) to imitate Him, utilizing whatever gifts we have to help other people in need. Our Sunday Eucharist, our attendance at Sunday Mass, is something that leads us beyond ourselves to the neighbour in need. Our Prayer Life must lead away from our needs alone to the needs of all with whom we come in contact. Indeed, St. Paul in today’s Second Reading realized that our salvation / our being touched and healed by the Lord is not just for our own benefit along. All gifts are for the edification of the Church, the Body of Christ, the people of God. As he writes: “I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! If I had chosen this work myself, I might have been paid for it, but as I have not, it is a responsibility which has been put into my hands.” Peter’s mother-in-law offers us all an icon of Christian Service. Her healing was followed by her responding in kind. Our Christian Faith is certainly a gift that leads to our own Salvation, but it is also something that calls us to missionaries who bring the Good News of Christ in Word and Action to all. After all, Jesus did not come “to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many”. How to make the sign of the Cross Colour this in 4 And of the Holy 11 5 Spirit 6 Amen St John XXIII Catholic Church Fr John’s corner Youth Corner GTK (Getting to Know - God, yourself and others) Age group - School Years 4-9 When: 2nd and 4th Sundays Where: St Mark’s Staff Room Time: 4:30pm St Mark’s staffroom 5.00pm Break open the word 5.30pm Welcomers at mass 6.00pm Youth Mass 7.30pm leave from Church Contacts: RJ Samonte [email protected] Ceejay Sarlabus [email protected] www.gtkyouth.com CRL (Community of the Risen Lord) Praise & worship When: 2nd & 4th Saturdays Where: Church Time: after 6:00pm vigil mass YFC (Youth for Christ) When: Meets every 3rd Sunday Where: St Mark’s Staff Room Time: 1:00pm for Break open the word. 6.00pm Youth Mass GTK returns on the 22 February 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters Today we will join with the whole Church around the world in responding to Pope Francis’ request to pray for those who endure human trafficking and slavery. Let us use the final prayer that will be said at the close of Mass (and is printed in the section entitled Evangelicum) during this week in our private times of prayer. Let us lift up the needs of those in distress to the Father of mercies. ————————————————————————————— Please note Bart’s comments in the Parish Council Section of the Bulletin concerning the first of our two annual Major Fundraising Raffles. As a Community we need to get behind this exercise, as it is a substantial boost to our repayments for our Church and parish buildings. The Opening School Liturgies for St. John XXIII Primary School and St. Mark’s College will be held in the Church this week: Thursday 12th February, 9am Mass (for Years 3-6) Thursday 12th February, 10:15am Liturgy of the Word (for K-Year 2) Friday 13th February, 9am Mass (for Years 7-9) How to make the sign of the Cross Colour this in Friday 13th February, 10:15am Mass (for Years 10-12). As a result of the School Masses on Friday, there will be no Adoration and Benediction for this week only. Normally there will now be 20 minutes of silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after every Friday Mass, concluding with sung Benediction around 9:50am. This will recommence on Friday 20th February. Fr. Robert will be returning from Annual Leave and Annual Retreat on Friday 13th. However, he will be leaving on the 16th February for a 10 Day Priests’ Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Thus, as already mentioned, the return to normal timetable on Mondays and Tuesday will begin in the first week of March. God Bless you all. Let us continue to pray for one another. 1 Starting position 2 In the name of the Father St John XXIII Catholic Church 3 and of Fr. John the Son 10 3 St John XXIII Catholic Church First Reading Job 7:1-4, 6-7 I am filled with sorrow all day long. Job began to speak: Is not man's life on earth nothing more than pressed service, his time no better than hired drudgery? Like the slave, sighing for the shade, or the workman with no thought but his wages, months of delusion I have assigned to me, nothing for my own but nights of grief. Lying in bed I wonder, 'When will it be day?' Risen I think, 'How slowly evening comes!' Restlessly I fret till twilight falls. Swifter than a weaver's shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath, and that my eyes will never again see joy. The word of the Lord. Response Thanks be to God. Second Reading Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Parish Notices Punishment will come to me if I do not preach the Gospel. I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! If I had chosen this work myself, I might have been paid for it, but as I have not, it is a responsibility which has been put into my hands. Do you know what my reward is? It is this: in my preaching, to be able to offer the Good News free, and not insist on the rights which the gospel gives me. So though I am not a slave of any man I have made myself the slave of everyone so as to win as many as I could. For the weak I made myself weak. I made myself all things to all men in order to save some at any cost; and I still do this, for the sake of the gospel, to have a share in its blessing. The word of the Lord. Response Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Ps 146:1-6 R. Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted. Praise the Lord for he is good; sing to our God for he is loving: to him our praise is due. Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted. The Lord builds up Jerusalem and brings back Israel's exiles, he heals the brokenhearted, he binds up all their wounds. he fixes the number of the stars; he calls each one by its name. Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted. St John XXIII Catholic Church Our Lord is great and almighty; his wisdom can never be measured. The Lord raises the lowly; he humbles the wicked to the dust. Parramatta Institute for Mission Liturgical Ministry Formation Courses for 2015 Understanding liturgical ministries, ministry of the word, extraordinary ministers of communion, communion to the sick & dying, senior servers and acolytes & acolyte courses. Courses starts 23 Feb & 2 Mar 2015 For more information call the parish office to collect forms The Sacramental Calendar for 2015 is now available. If you know of families interested to enrol their children for any of the sacraments, calendar is posted on the notice board at the church foyer or can be viewed on our parish website, www.john23rd.org.au. SRE Teachers needed If you are interested, please contact the parish office. Saint John XXIII Display There is a new Saint John XXIII display. We now have a set of photographs covering the life of St John XXIII. They include photographs of his birthplace which is now a shrine, even his wooden crib. We also have a wonderful 5 minute video on the life of Pope John XXIII on our parish facebook page - https:// www.facebook.com/john23rdparish Free morning tea Every 4th Sunday after the 9am mass courtesy of SJ23rd Prayer Group If you know of anyone who needs help from our Community Outreach group please contact the parish office. Over 55’s What: Lunch Where: Il’Largo Restaurant When: 16th February, Monday Time: 12 noon or GGC 11:30am For further details please call Merrilyn 9629 4552/ 0413 424552 LENT DISCUSSION GROUPS The season of Lent is a time to prepare ourselves for Easter. If interested to be part of the Lenten Program please contact the parish office or Rose Franco or fill up the sign sheets at the church foyer. If you or a family member is homebound and wish to receive communion in your home please contact the parish office. Catholic Charismatic Monday 16th February 2015 7.30pm - 9.30pm Mass & Benediction Sponsored by St John XXIII Church Praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted. Gospel Acclamation Mark 1:29-39 Families seeking enrolment into Kindergarten 2016 at John XXIII Catholic Primary and Year 7 2016 at St Mark's Catholic College, to submit an Expression of Interest for Enrolment (available at the office or on the College website) to the College office as soon as possible. Alleluia, alleluia! He bore our sickness, and endured our suffering. Alleluia! 4 9 St John XXIII Catholic Church Gospel Mark 1:29-39 Why we do what we do..... Why do we strike the breast three times? Striking of the breast as a liturgical act is prescribed in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass during the Confiteor at the phrase "Through my fault" (three times), at the Nobis Quoque Peccatoribus (once), at the Agnus Dei (three times), and at the Domine, Non Sum Dignus (three times). With bowed head, except at the Nobis Quoque Peccatoribus, moderately and without noise, the celebrant strikes his breast with the right hand, the fingers being held closely together and curved or fully extended, as the rubrics are silent on this point; after the consecration, however, with the last three fingers only, since the thumb and index finger, which are joined, must not come in contact with the chasuble. At the Agnus Dei in requiem Masses the striking of the breast is omitted, to show that the celebrant is thinking of the departed more than of himself. The faithful are accustomed to this practice as well as the priest. The early Christians were familiar with the practice, as St. Augustine and St. Jerome testify. "No sooner have you heard the word 'Confiteor'", says the former, "than you strike your breast. What does this mean except that you wish to bring to light what is concealed in the breast, and by this act to cleanse your hidden sins?" (Sermo de verbis Domini, 13). We strike our breast", declares St. Jerome, "because the breast is the seat of evil thoughts: we wish to dispel these thoughts, we wish to purify our hearts" (In Ezechiel, c. xviii). A warrant for these statements is found in the Psalmist: A contrite and humbled heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise (Psalm 51:19). The petitioner at the Throne of Mercy would chasten his heart and offer it as a sacrifice to God who healeth the broken of heart and bindeth up their wounds (Ps. cxlvi, 3). The ancient Christians were accustomed to strike the breast when they heard mention made or sensual sins; at the "Forgive us our trespasses" of the Pater Noster; and in detestation of the crime of the Jews, at the words of the Gospel, "Thou hast a devil", applied to Christ. From Catholic.com St John XXIII Catholic Church 8 He cured many who suffered from diseases of one kind or another. On leaving the synagogue, Jesus went with James and John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon's mother-in-law had gone to bed with fever, and they told him about her straightaway. He went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them. That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were sick and those who were possessed by devils. The whole town came crowding round the door, and he cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another; he also cast out many devils, but he would not allow them to speak, because they knew who he was. In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there. Simon and his companions set out in search of him, and when they found him they said, 'Everybody is looking for you.' He answered, 'Let us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring country towns, so that I can preach there too, because that is why I came.' And he went all through Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out devils. The Gospel of the Lord. Response Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 5 Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, At the words that follow, up to and including ‘and became man’, all bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. St John XXIII Catholic Church Readings for next Week February 9 Mon Ordinary time 1st Reading Genesis 1:1-19 Psalm Ps 103:1-2. 5-6. 10. 12. 24. 35 Gospel Mark 6:53-56 10Tues Saint Scholastica 11 Wed Ordinary time 1st Reading Psalm Gospel Genesis 1:20 - 2:4 Ps 8:4-9 Mark 7:1-13 1st Readings Psalm Gospel Genesis 2:4-9. 15-17 Ps 103:1-2. 27-30 Mark 7:14-23 1st Readings Psalm Gospel Genesis 2:18-25 Ps 127:1-5 Mark 7:24-30 1st Readings Psalm Gospel Genesis 3:1-8 Ps 31:1-2. 5-7 Mark 7:31-37 1st Readings Psalm Gospel Genesis 3:9-24 Ps 89:2-6. 12-13 Mark 8:1-10 12 Thurs Ordinary time 13 Fri Ordinary time 14 Sat Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish Pastoral Council Corner Paying our debt together In life, as you know, it is not the noise you make or the things you see that count, but the love with which you do God’s will. – St. John XXIII, 29 July 1959 Weekly donation 1st Collection: $ 2,772.15 Funds go to Priest Remuneration Fund, to support the priests of our Diocese. 2nd Collection: $ 5,607.80 Loose $ 2,095.65 PG Envelopes $ 1,471.15 PG by EFT $ 2.041.00 Pays parish debt and on going running costs, including wages of staff. (If you can, please put a little extra on the Second Collection.) If you would like to be a part of the church’s plan giving program, a green form is available at the church foyer or contact the parish secretary, Tanya Gatt [email protected] DWF APPEAL There will be a a 3rd Collection for the DWF Appeal on the 2nd or 3rd week of February Mass Cards are now available for purchase at the parish office Special intentions We pray for the following who have died: Recently Deceased: Resurreccion D Quianzon, /Domingo Pascual, Elisa Ramos, Stevanus Hendradi T.R, . We have launched our first Grand Raffle Draw for 2015, with Travel as the central theme. For the low cost of $5 a ticket, you can win tickets for two to join the Pilgrimage Journey from Paris to Compostela led by Fr. John from 20 Sept to 11 Oct this year. Minor prizes include two Surface Pro 3 tablets and four GoPro Hero4 cameras. Ticket sales commence this weekend, but you may also reserve booklets by filling up the forms located in the church foyer and dropping these at the AV Room pigeonhole. We hope that you will avidly support this parish fundraising initiative. 2015 Parish Council Meeting We reiterate our invitation to all to Schedule participate in the following pillars of Executive (Council leaders) our parish: 18 Mar 20 May 22 Jul Liturgy team - to plan and implement 16 Sep 18 Nov liturgical events; there will be an General (all Parish Council members) important meeting on Friday, 13 8 Apr 7:30pm - 9:00pm February to prepare for the Ministers’ St Marks College Staff room Retreat; During the General Meeting, our Faith Formation – to support Fr. School Executives and Finance John’s Gospel Study sessions this year, committee are also invited to provide as well as the various Parish Retreats; updates. Parishioners are invited to Sacramental teams and RCIA come and be part of this meeting. Volunteers Community Building - you would have heard that we are launching the Parish Hospitality/Welcomers team soon and we need your support! Fundraising - we are doing two raffles this year and we need more helpers! Reminder: Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb) and Ash Wednesday (18 Feb) Have a great week! Bart Anniversaries: Kristian Cala, Domina Fernandes, Emanuel Cremona, Antonia, Angelo, Victor & Victoria Cremona, Luz Ravelo, Late Mr Harry Castelino, Vences Fernando, Gertrude Silva. And Also: Arturro Cobarrubias, Sandra Athay Mendoza. We also Pray for those who are sick: Felomina Docena, Shona Modrich, Lourdes Subijano, Anthony Joseph, Anthony Subijano, Matrlon Marcelo, Athan G Alvarez, Florencia Melgar, Jovie Disterhoft, Concepcion Quiranee, Nikhil Parvathaneni, Angelica Nepomuceno. St John XXIII Catholic Church 6 Novena Mass to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Tuesday nights beginning with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 6.30pm, Evening Prayer of the Church at 7.00pm, Rosary at 7.15pm and Mass and Novena prayers at 7.30pm. 7 If you want the opportunity of having the statue visit you in your home contact Bart Sarlabus. Pick up the statue during the novena and return before the novena. Family Roster for the Rosary Statue 10 Feb, 17 Feb, Mojica Family Ramiscal Family St John XXIII Catholic Church