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CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AND ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS
Catholic Parish of Dulwich Hill, Archdiocese of Sydney, Established in 1907 532 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 PO Box 149 Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 Ph: 9558-3257 Fax: 9559-3752 Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPotC Website: dulwichhillparish.org.au Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Weebly: http://sacramentsatsaintpaul.weebly.com/
Bishop Richard Umbers DD VG (Bishop in residence) Fr. Andrew James (Parish Priest), Deacon Rev Louis Azzopardi
PARISH WEEKEND MASS ROSTER 7 & 8 Dec 2019
Acolyt e 5:30pm Philip 8:00am Andre 10:00am Ricardo
Readers: 5:30pm J Murphy P Allport 8:00am N Dudley P Tan 10:00am L & J Scanlon
Music: 5:30pm Sri & Choir 8:00am Justine & Choir 10:00am Beauti & Choir Flowers: No Flowers (Advent) Counters: J Luximon, G Turnbull, R Lazarus
Parish Office Maria - Mondays Cecilia –Wed-Friday 9.30am - 2:30pm
Parish & Hall enquiries 9558 3257
Mass Times Sat: 5:30pm (Vigil) Sun: 8am & 10am Mon to Fri: 9:00am Sat: 9:30am
Family Mass with Children’s Liturgy 3rd Sunday of the Month 10am Mass Family Rosary & Morning Tea - 2nd Sunday of the Month after 10am Mass in the Church Hall
Filipino Mass 1st Sun 11:30am
Il Gruppo di Rosario Italiano Il gruppo di preghiera Italiano, si raduna ogni giovedi alle ore 10 nella salla parrocchiale.
Sacraments Confession Sat 8:30-9:20am, 4:45pm or any time by appointment
Baptism Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday 11.15am
Marriage At least 6 months notice required
Anointing of the Sick Any time on call
Devotions Holy Hour & Rosary Sunday - Friday before morning mass
Rosary & Benediction Sat 8:30-9:30am
Elsa George Rosary Group Second Saturday of the month at 2.30pm 9716 6676 All welcome
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesday 7pm
With St Paul of the Cross we pray …
For the sick Lourdes Tee
Fr Jim Duggan Paul Weber
Kevin Russell Pat Allport
Anna Pezzuto Cardo, Zennie, Ian, Pat
Martin Welfare Frank Katra
Francheska Bechara
Recently Deceased
Isabelo Corpus Eleanor Power
Robyn Douglass
Death Anniversary Anastacio De Oliveira
For the Souls
Giuseppe, Pino, Frezza Genevieve Legge O’Shea Family Cyril Duggan
Paschal Duggan Mary Duggan
Thomas Duggan All forgotten Souls and Holy
Souls in Purgatory
Special Intentions Ian Pinto
Rian Galliott
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ph: 9558 5308 Fax: 9558 4909 Principal: Ms Frances Stewart REC: Ms Jo-Anne Ross
Second Sunday of Advent / A 08 December 2019
Understanding the Christmas Story Dear friends, Over the past three weeks, our parish Bible study group has been reading and discussing the scripture readings for the Sundays of Advent. We have also discussed some of the points made by Pope Benedict in his book Jesus of Nazareth: the Infancy Narratives. I'd like to share some of his insights with you as I have found them to be very helpful in deepening my understanding of these very familiar stories. Pope Benedict begins by putting the stories of the annunciation and of Jesus' birth within the context of how Jesus is presented in the Gospels. Jesus is a paradox. Everyone knew exactly where he came from but there was a mystery about him associated with his claims to a divine mission. At Nazareth, where he had been brought up, people who knew him and his family were shocked when he applied the prophecies of Isaiah to himself (Lk 4:16-30)-so shocked that they wanted to kill him. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke are our main sources of knowledge about Jesus' early life. According to Pope Benedict, the sources of these stories are most likely family traditions that were made public when Mary was no longer alive (" his mother kept all these things in her heart" Lk 2:19; 1:29). These traditions were preserved by the early Christian community and placed within a theological framework designed to answer two key questions about Jesus-Who is he? Where is he from? The way in which the Gospels answer these questions about Jesus' identity, tell us a lot about ourselves as well. As his followers and disciples, we share in who he is for us and our world. The gospel writers spoke about Jesus by constantly referring to the writings of the prophets, especially the prophet Isaiah. They also wrote about him by referring to particular individuals and incidents in Israel's history, especially the roles of Moses and David. Even though Isaiah lived many hundreds of years before Jesus was born, his writings contained references that only 'made sense' when they were applied to Jesus life. "What Matthew and Luke set out to do, each in his own way, was not to tell 'stories' but to write history, real history that had actually happened..(but)..interpreted and understood in the context of the word of God…..what seemed important for the faith community in the light of the word" (p17 Jesus of Nazareth: the Infancy Narratives) Deacon Louis
St Joseph Enfield Healing Mass Friday 6th December 2019 Celebrant: Father George Sigamony Rosary: 7:00pm Reconciliation: 7:00-8:00pm Prayer and Praise: 7:30pm Mass: 8:00pm Exposition (after Mass) & Prayer Ministry
FEASTS//SAINTS of the WEEK (2 - 7 Dec 2019)
Mon 9/12 The Immaculate Cocneption Friday 13/12 St. Lucy Martyr Saturday 14/12 St. John of the Cross
A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney Abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you – or anyone you know – have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively, you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or [email protected]. You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.
March for Life Pilgrimage: January 2020 Bishop Richard Umbers Invites you to join him for the March for Life Pilgrimage, from Mexico to Washington and culminating in New York. This pilgrimage is an opportunity to grow closer in relationship with Our Lord and witness first-hand the life-giving movement of the prolife mission. Be truly uplifted by journeying through the Marian Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, participate in the March for Life in Washington D.C., and serve alongside the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and the Sisters of Life in New York. For more information, visit http://www.harvestjourneys.com/pilgrimages/our-pilgrimages/pv7420 or call 02) 9307 8152 or email [email protected]
"Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord" (Isaiah 2:5) Our Advent program has begun. Two more weeks (two Wednesdays) to go where we will read, discuss and pray the Scripture readings for each of the Sundays of Advent. Join us each week on Wednesday the 4th and 11th December in the Parish Hall from 7pm to 8:30pm Please speak to Deacon Louis if you have any questions about this.
Walk the Camino! Two Catholic Mission Pilgrimages 2020. Small group led by an ex-perienced guide. Sr Veronica Rosier OP (0451 387 906) www.catholicmission.org.au/camino2020
Healing and Forgiveness Retreat A one day retreat has been organised for school parents and parishioners. The theme of the day will be Healing and Forgiveness and includes talks from Sister Margaret Scully and Mathew Tague. When: Wednesday 4 December Where: Holy Name of Mary Par ish Hall 3 Mary St, Hunters Hill
Advent Booklets Our parish has ordered a number of copies of The Way. This is a beautifully illustrated booklet of daily scripture reflections for Advent and Christmas produced by the Wollongong Diocese. Please take one and read the short reflection for each day to help make this season a true meeting with Christ. Cost $2
Time: The day is from 9.30am - 2.30pm or you are welcome to join us first for the parish Mass at 9am in Holy Name of Mary Church. Cost: $15 (includes morning tea & lunch) RSVP: [email protected]
Gifts of Faith. This Chr istmas give a gift with faith at the Centre. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has produced a Gifts of Faith catalogue in support of suffering and persecuted Christians. Copies can be found at the small table at the back of the church. Alternatively visit www.aidtochurch.org/GiftsofFaith or phone 1800 101 201. Order by 9 December to receive your Gift of Faith cards and envelopes in time for Christmas.
Thank you dinner Our parish would like to show its appreciation to all those who have served our parish in various ministries. All those who have been readers, acolytes, catechists or who have helped clean and decorate the church, who have been involved in children's liturgy or who have been members of the parish pastoral council this year are invited to dinner at Minh’s Vietnamese restaurant Dulwich Hill on Friday the 13th December at 7pm. We will meet in the lobby near the sign in desk Please tell Fr Andrew or Deacon Louis if you are able to come as soon as possible.
Advent ecumenical service Our parish is hosting a service of Advent readings, prayer and songs as part of our celebration of Advent. This will be on Sunday the 8th of December at 7pm. This will be followed by supper. All are welcome.
Parish Christmas Celebration Saturday 14th December 6:30pm After the evening Vigil Mass. BBQ meat provided. Please bring salad/dessert.
All welcome !
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