PARISH OF ST. THERESE, DENISTONE

Presbytery and Office

8 Inkerman Rd, Denistone 2114 Tel: 9809 2925, Fax 9809 5546

Website: www.sttherese.org.au

Parish Priest: Fr Roberto Castillo

Parish Secretary: Gayle White admin@sttherese.org.au

Office hours Tues-Fri 9am-3pm St Therese’s School

448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone 2114 (02) 9874 0412

School Principal: Mr Adam Nolan

MASS TIMES:

SATURDAY VIGIL: 6:00 pm

SUNDAY: 8:00 am and 9:30 am

MONDAY No Mass

TUESDAY 8am Mass

WEDNESDAY through to SATURDAY 9.00 am Mass.

FRIDAY: 9.00 am Mass.

Exposition & Benediction every Friday after Mass

RECONCILIATION Saturday 5pm – 5.45pm or by appointment.

Baptism: Every Sunday at 11am or 11.30am. Please contact Parish Office.

Marriage: By appointment.

Anointing of the sick: Please give names to Father Roberto Castillo

15TH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year C)

9th

/ 10th

July 2016

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON:

As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I

shall be filled with the vision of your glory.

FIRST READING: Deuteronomy 30:10-14

A reading from the book of Deuteronomy

Let the instruction of the Lord God be near you.

Moses said to the people: 'Obey the voice of the

Lord your God, keeping those commandments and

laws of his that are written in the Book of this

Law, and you shall return to the Lord your God

with all your heart and soul.

'For this Law that I enjoin on you today is not

beyond your strength or beyond your reach. It is

not in heaven, so that you need to wonder, "Who

will go up to heaven for us and bring it down to

us, so that we may hear it and keep it?" Nor is it

beyond the seas, so that you need to wonder,

"Who will cross the seas for us and bring it back to

us, so that we may hear it and keep it?" No, the

Word is very near to you, it is in your mouth and

in your heart for your observance.'

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

RESPONSE: Turn to the Lord in your need,

and you will live.

This is my prayer to you,

my prayer for your favour.

In your great love, answer me, O God,

with your help that never fails:

Lord, answer, for your love is kind;

in your compassion, turn towards me.

Response.

As for me in my poverty and pain

let your help, O God, lift me up.

I will praise God’s name with a song;

I will glorify him with thanksgiving.

Response.

The poor when they see it will be glad

and God-seeking hearts will revive;

for the Lord listens to the needy

and does not spurn his servants in their chains.

Response.

For God will bring help to Zion

and rebuild the cities of Judah

The sons of his servants shall inherit it;

those who love his name shall dwell there.

Response.

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SECOND READING: Colossians 1:15-20

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the

Colossians

All things were created through him and for

him.

Christ Jesus 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: cf John 6:63. 68

Alleluia, alleluia!

Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;

you have the words of everlasting life.

Alleluia!

GOSPEL: Luke 10:25-37

A reading from the holy Gospel according to

Luke

Who is my neighbour?

There was a lawyer who, to disconcert Jesus, stood

up and said to him, 'Master, what must I do to

inherit eternal life?' He said to him, 'What is

written in the Law? What do you read there?' He

replied, 'You must love the Lord your God with all

your heart, with all your soul, with all your

strength, and with all your mind, and your

neighbour as yourself.' 'You have answered right,'

said Jesus. 'Do this and life is yours.'

But the man was anxious to justify himself and

said to Jesus, 'And who is my neighbour?' Jesus

replied, 'A man was once on his way down from

Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of

brigands; they took all he had, beat him and then

made off, leaving him half dead. Now a priest

happened to be travelling down the same road, but

when he saw the man, he passed by on the other

side. In the same way a Levite who came to the

place saw him, and passed by on the other side. But

a Samaritan traveller who came upon him was

moved with compassion when he saw him. He

went up and bandaged his wounds, pouring oil and

wine on them. He then lifted him on to his own

mount, carried him to the inn and looked after him.

Next day, he took out two denarii and handed them

to the innkeeper. "Look after him," he said "and on

my way back I will make good any extra expense

you have." Which of these three, do you think,

proved himself a neighbour to the man who fell

into the brigands' hands?' 'The one who took pity

on him' he replied. Jesus said to him, 'Go, and do

the same yourself.'

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON:

The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a

nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of

hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they

who dwell in your house, for ever singing your

praise.

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK:

Gen 18: 1 – 10;

Col 1: 24 – 28;

Lk 10: 38 – 42.

THIS WEEKEND 9 / 10 JULY 2016

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY 6.00PM SUNDAY 8.00AM SUNDAY 9.30AM

Acolyte T DABBAH D ELLIS A BOURONCLE (M&H)

Minister of HC VOLUNTEER J PERERA Ka PERERA (M&H)

Minister of HC VOLUNTEER J KWONG J MORABITO

Reader B CLARK P TREACY N BRIERLEY

Wardens VOLUNTEER N MORRIS VOLUNTEER

Offertory DABBAH FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAMILY D BRENNAN

Projection T. MORFUNI NIL K. NGUYEN (if there is music)

Altar Servers GROUP 2: Nicole and

Nichelle Parakelem No rostered group VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Welcomers A CHAN D BRENNAN

Counters Group 4: T COTTER R WHITE T LEE

Altar Flowers K PERERA / S CHAMISA JULY ALTAR LINEN: MIRA SAVIC

NEXT WEEKEND 16 / 17 JULY 2016

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY 6.00PM SUNDAY 8.00AM SUNDAY 9.30AM

Acolyte A BOURONCLE A PERERA (M&H) T DABBAH

Minister of HC J KEYSER J RAPER (M&H) J PERERA

Minister of HC VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER P CRONIN

Minister of HC D D'MELLO (C)

Reader T DABBAH M PEARCE / S JAYAMANNE H VAZ

Wardens L SEETO N MORRIS VOLUNTEER

Offertory DABBAH FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAMILY VOLUNTEERS

Projection J. MCLEOD NIL S. PERERA (if there is music)

Altar Servers GROUP 3: Wilson Family No rostered group GROUP 7: Daniel, Rochelle, Gabrielle and Rebecca Succar

Welcomers A CHAN D BRENNAN

Counters Group 5: J LOWER S LOWER J WATT

Altar Flowers A NAGANATHAN JULY ALTAR LINEN: MIRA SAVIC

PARISH NEWS & NOTICES: Please remember in your prayers all who have died recently. We also pray for all who have anniversaries especially Ursula Catherine KEAST, Dodwell, Cora & Miffy

POMPEUS and Teddy CORTELING.

APPLICATIONS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please come and collect an application for your child’s Confirmation from Fr Roberto after Mass. This form needs to be completed and returned to the presbytery ASAP. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind parents that the Parent Information Evening will be held on the Wednesday 27th July at 7.30 in the School Hall.

DATE CHANGE! PLEASE NOTE! Fr Roberto’s talks about our Catholic faith and basic teachings for baptism or for those who may wish to learn more about their faith will now begin on Thursday the 28th July at 7.30pm and will be held twice a month. So if you are interested in learning more, please consider coming to these sessions at the presbytery.

PARISH LIBRARY: We have a small collection of books & DVD’s available for loan in the presbytery. So don’t hesitate to drop past during the parish office hours or call Fr Roberto to arrange a time to drop past to view them. We also have a number of books suitable for Primary aged children.

APOSTOLATE OF RENEWAL

Rejoice! Be filled with the joy of the Gospel. The Apostolate of Renewal invites you to encounter the love of God in Christ Jesus.

The initiation talks continue on Sunday 10th July from 5.00pm to 6.00pm at St Therese Church, Denistone.

CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE

www.sttherese.org.au Don’t forget to continually checkout it as the news and photos are always updated.

Update from the GENERAL MEETING held last weekend and thank you to all those

who attended the meeting: Fr Roberto (Parish Priest) talked about the many positive initiatives within our parish from 24 hours with the Lord, teaching catechism, visiting the hospital, sponsoring a young parishioner to attend WYD, our sacramental program, our pilgrimage to St Mary’s and maintenance of both the Church and the presbytery. Vern Keyser (President) commented that the Council is very effective and enthusiastic and have many means to communicate with the parishioners via our website & new sign. Cathy Taffa (Parish Accountant) reported the slight decrease in the donations over the past few years and the discharge of the school loans in one years’ time as part of the plan for future projects and financial management. Barbara Clark (Liturgy Committee member) reported that they always endeavour to enhance the experience for the parishioners to express their worship of God and they are now making plans to honour Our Lady on the Feast of her Assumption on 15 August. Paul Treacy (Social Committee member) reported on the liturgical and social activities throughout the year and is now planning to celebrate the feast of our patron, Saint Therese of Lisieux in October. Thank you to Christine and Richard Plokstys for organising the monthly morning “cuppa”.

Meet God’s enforcer: lifted from the dark by

the light of God

You won’t need new glasses to find mercy:

Just look inside your own heart

Archbishop’s homily

St John Paul II’s call to heroic virtue: George

Weigel

Out of site: A long walk for pilgrims at WYD

Krakow

Two Men Talk About Marriage – it’s a

journey of exploration

Religious liberty ‘is being stifled’, says author

Why I resigned: interview with pope

emeritus

In our efforts to keep our parish families safe we ask parents to ensure their children do not bang the windows within the church.

OTHER NEWS: If you want to know more about what

is happening within the deanery and the diocese please

check the notice boards at the Church entrances.

ALTAR GIRLS’ CAMP: Join other girls for fun,

fellowship and prayer at an Altar Girls’ Camp on the

10th-12th of July. Ages 10-15 years old.

Visit www.guildofststephen.org.au for more details or

call 9524-7283

“IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARY MACKILLOP.”

Have you considered participating in the National

Pilgrimage? The Sisters of St Joseph invite you to

participate in this pilgrimage, giving you the

opportunity to journey to significant places in Australia

made holy by St Mary MacKillop from 9th to 19th

November 2016. Whilst on pilgrimage you are invited

to reflect on St Mary MacKillop’s life and to recognise

her relevance in your own life. For further information

please contact Sister Annie Bond rsj on (02)89124818

or MMP.NationalPilgrimage@sosj.org.au

A CHORISTER CELEBRATION FEAT. The boy-

choristers of The Temple Church, London, the boy-

choristers of St Mary’s Cathedral and St Andrews

Cathedral, Sydney. Tuesday, 26 July 11.30am-12.45pm.

A rare opportunity to see the world-famous English boy-

choristers of The Temple Church in the beautiful St

Mary's Cathedral including the boy-choristers of St Mary's

Cathedral & St Andrew's Cathedral. Works include music

especially written for boys' voices by Benjamin Britten,

and others including Vaughan Williams and John Rutter..

Tickets range between $5-$15 and can be purchased from

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/39442.