Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)

Vol. 206/12/2018

8th & 9th December 2018

The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy.

1. When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage, it seemed like a dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, on our lips there were songs. R. 2. The heathens themselves said: ‘What marvels the Lord worked for them!” What marvels the Lord worked for us! Indeed we were glad. R. 3. Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondage as streams in dry land. Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they reap. R. 4. They go out, they go out, full of tears carrying seed for the sowing: they come back, they come back, full of song, carrying their sheaves. R.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! Prepare the way

of the Lord, make straight

his paths: all people

shall see the salvation of God.

Alleluia!

Gospel Luke 3:1-6

Advent Wreath Ceremony

Light the second purple candle Jesus, our brother, we ask you to bless our family during this Advent time. We light these candles to remind us that you bring light into our lives and into the world. We thank you for showing us how to show love and be kind and help those who need help. God, your story of love for people all through time reminds us that you are with us, offering us light and hope. Help us to trust in you this week. Come, Lord Jesus into our hearts..

Saturday 6 pm - Ellul Family

Sunday 8 am - Julia Shewring

Sunday 9.30 am - Manalo Family Sunday 6 pm - Youth Group

A Child is a Gift from God.

The school year is coming to an end. I attended a few speech and award ceremonies this week. One of the Year 6 students mentioned sadly that he did not win any award. I said neither did I, in the primary or secondary level. He was delighted. While assessing our children, it is important to know the myth and facts about intelligence. First of all, intelligence is defined as the ability to profit from experience, to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with changes in the environment. Secondly, there are different types of intelligence and academic achievement is just one among them.

Spatial intelligence: it is the ability to comprehend three-dimensional images and shapes or the ability to visualize the world.

Interpersonal intelligence: It is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. They are able to understand the feelings and emotions of others and the virtue of empathy.

Intrapersonal intelligence: intra means “within the self. It means the ability for self-awareness or introspection. They are aware of their emotions, motivations, beliefs, and goals.

Linguistic Intelligence: It deals with an individual's ability to understand both spoken and written language, as well as their ability to speak and write themselves. These kids will be word smart.

Kinesthetic intelligence: They are skilled at using their body to convey feelings and ideas. They may be good dancers and sporty. They have good motor skills and we call them body smart.

Existential Intelligence: It involves an individual's ability to understand values and try to grasp the purpose and meaning of life and death. People who excel in this intelligence typically are able to see the big picture and are known as life smart.

Mathematical and Logical intelligence: They are good at scientific investigations and identifying relationships between different things. They are also good at understanding complex and abstract ideas.

Musical Intelligence: The capacity to discern pitch, rhythm and tone.

To be continued on next page…

CHILDRENS / YOUTH MASS - CHRISTMAS EVE

Calling all children and high school youth!!

Before the 6pm mass on Christmas Eve, there will be a Nativity

Play. It will be interactive throughout the 6pm Mass with many

parts. Therefore many children for the play and high school

children for reading and narrators will be required. Three

practices will be held on 9th, 16th and 23rd December after the

9.30am Sunday Mass. Practice will be approx. 45 mins on

the three Sundays.

We hope to see all children available on the 9th December for our first practice.

- The Liturgy Committee

Note: First 2 practices will be in the Parish Centre.

Final practice on 23rd December will be in the church.

Every child is gifted and does not need labels. Every single one has a special

interest, passion, and unique talent. Of course, we want our children to do

well in school and get good grades, but a good education is holistic, based

on faith and reason; it is way more than just academics. Each child must

be nurtured spiritually, academically, socially and physically. We want

them to be happy, to be kind and to be curious about the world.

God Bless our Children,

Fr. Theo

Christmas Day Lunch at the Parish Centre at 12 noon

Alone and don’t know where to go on Christmas Day?

Family members are away and no friends to spend the special day

with?

Any single people are welcome to join us at the Parish Centre for a simple Christmas Day Lunch. Let’s celebrate the joy of this season. Please phone the parish office or put your name on the list at the back of the church.

ADVENT GROUP Mondays and Fridays, 8:15am at the Jubilee (Prayer) Room

following morning Mass for the next 4 weeks.

Please list name on the sign-up sheet at the back of the Church.

office ($2.00 ea) .

Everyone is welcome to join the

breakfast after the Mass. For

those who wish to be included in

the list of breakfast sponsors,

please look for Cynthia or put

your name on the list at the back

of the church.

All welcome to join us in the

Christmas Carols & Party

14 December (Friday)

Carols in the Church following the 5pm Mass

Shared Meal in the Parish Centre and a visit from Santa Claus

Please bring a plate to share, BYO and your singing voices!

Come and get into the Christmas Spirit and bring a friend! We would like to celebrate the joy of Christmas with you.

Waiting in Watchful Hope Diocesan Program to provide you with nourishment and inspiration for Advent journey. Now available at the parish office at $2 a copy.

Advent Wreath Ceremony

We invite families,

couples and

individuals to participate in the

our candle lighting every

weekend Mass beginning next

week.

Please put your name in the list

at the back of the church if you

wish to take part.

Christmas Events and Mass Times are now

available in the church and parish office. Also available on local newspapers beginning next week and the week after.

16 December (Sun) Dawn Mass-5.00am,

8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm

17 December (Mon) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am

18 December (Tues) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am

19 December (Wed) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am,

5.00pm

20 December (Thurs) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am

21 December (Fri) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am,

5.00pm

22 December (Sat) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am,

6.00pm

23 December (Sun) Dawn Mass-5.00am,

8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm

24 December (Mon) Dawn Mass-5.00am, 7.30am,

(Christmas Eve) 6.00pm-Children/Youth Mass

(Nativity Play before 6pm Mass)

8.00pm-Mass

11.15pm Carols before

12.00am Midnight Mass

25th December (Tues) 8.00am & 10.00am

(Christmas Day) (No evening Mass)

31 December (Mon) 7.30am, Midnight Mass 12.00am

01 January (Tues) 7:30 am, 10:00 am

(New Year’s Day) (No evening Mass)

"Go"

Our 8th Annual Diocesan Summer Camp has been announced for 2019!

We would love for young people aged 13 - 18 to join us

for an awesome 4 day, Jan 10th

– 13th

2019, at our beautiful Catholic Youth Camp right on the beach in Busselton! Summer Camp is filled with great activities, music, games, ininspiring faith speakers, powerful prayer experiences and great people! In it's eight year, the Diocesan Summer Camp is a life changing event for many young people - some of which you will meet and hear from on camp! All young people are welcomed to join !

Our theme this year is "Anointed and Sent" and we will be using the scripture passage

of Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." If you like making new friends, music, games and are open to experiencing your faith in new, exciting and challenging ways than come along - we would love to have you with us!

Prices: Early Bird Special $55 - register before 15th of December 2018*

Normal $65 - register before 31 of December 2018* Late $80 - register before 4th of January 2019* *Booking Fees Apply

Register and Pay by following the link below https://catholicdioceseofbunbury.brushfire.com/events/448653

Or contact us for information: dioyouth@bunburycatholic.org.au or 0425 622 788

Find us on FB @BunburyDYMO

Bishop Gerard’s CatholicCare Christmas Appeal – “People helping People”

A reminder if you haven’t already done so, to please return your donation envelope and place in the offertory basket. This years’ Appeal is for the valuable services of the St John of God South West Community Alcohol & Drug Service. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Spare envelopes are available at the back of the Church or contact the Diocese on 9721 0500 if none are available

DIVINE WILL PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 7pm, Jubilee Room. Come along to pray for family, parish, community and country, giving thanks to the Eternal Father for His unconditional love for us. The meeting also includes a study of the writings of Servant of God, Luisa Piccarreta on living in the Divine Will.

Mandurah Catholic College. Whole Staff End of Year Mass - 14 December - 9am - in our Church.

Assumption Catholic Primary School. Staff Mass - 14 December - 8.50am - at the school.

Grief Support Ministry Members of the grief ministry met on Saturday 24 November and the next meeting is set for Saturday 29 December, from 10.a.m. to 12noon. The next grief support group will meet on Wednesday 9 January from 10a.m. to 12noon.

Christmas can be a very difficult time for people following the death of a loved one.

If anyone feels the need to speak to someone in confidence during the Christmas Season please feel free to ring Rosa Nutarelli on 0418 910 230 or Margot McAllister on 0427 777 810

We invite all men to join the MenAlive Advent Group meetings that will be held on the following dates: • 13 December (Thursday) at 8:15 am (for seniors) • 14 December (Friday) at 7.30 pm (especially for Dads with family) Venue for both meetings will be at #21 Eden St., Dudley Park.

We hope to see you there.

Meetings: 11 Dec; 7pm Parish Pastoral Council 12 Dec; 9am Finance Committee 13 Dec; 7pm Liturgy Meeting 15 Dec; 2pm Alpha Facilitators

Venue of these meetings will be at the Parish Centre.

Please join us at the Hour of Grace on

The Feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8th December (Saturday), 12 noon—1 pm.

Everyone is welcome to join the prayer.

The Compassionate Friends

Candlelight Memorial Service

Will be held at Christ’s Church Anglican Church 3 Sholl Street, Mandurah Led By:

Father Ian Mabey & Rev. Karen Cave

Sunday 9th December 2018; 7pm start We welcome all Bereaved Parents, Relatives and Friends Please bring a small framed photograph of your loved one

and a plate to share for a light supper. Candles provided

Enquiries: The Compassionate Friends

Vinnies Christmas Appeal

Despite 25 years of unbroken economic growth Australia has failed to reduce its overall levels of poverty in the last decade. This is where Vinnies must step in. Vinnies is committed to enabling families and individuals to experience joy, dignity and security this Christmas time. To make a financial donation, there are envelopes on the church pews – please place your donation in the envelope and hand in during the collection, at the Parish Office, or to our welfare office at 23 Davey Street. The envelopes can be posted, but please do not post the envelopes with cash in them. There is provision on the envelopes for paying by Credit card if that is your preferred option. Donations of $2.00 and over are tax-deductible. Please tick the box if you require a receipt. On our Christmas tree there are many colourful tags. Each tag has a food item printed on it. Please take a tag or as many tags as you wish to purchase the items, then place these items in the box provided. This food will be used to provide the needy with food items for the next few weeks – a very welcome form of help after all the expenses of Christmas. Thank you for your continued generosity to Vinnies Mandurah

Jim Mather, Mandurah St Vincent de Paul Conference President. 0427 956 794

Strengthening Community Connections Workshop, Greenfields Facilitated by Peter Kenyon

Date: Tuesday 11th December Venue: Greenfields Family and Community Centre, 2 Waldron Boulevard, Greenfields; 3.00pm – 4.30pm

You are invited to join Mayor Rhys Williams and Peter Kenyon to talk about what is important in your community. Peter Kenyon has worked with over 2000 communities throughout Australia and the World to create connected, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies. Peter is a social capitalist, community enthusiast, author and world renowned leader in Community Development. Light refreshments provided Please RSVP to City of Mandurah by email tara.hohaia@mandurah.wa.gov.au or phone 9550 3845. The workshop is hosted by the City of Mandurah in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance

Frank O’Driscoll, Alysha Carboni, John Gilbertson, Joan Orchard, Joan McKay, Joan Marshall, George Tacey, Terry Dwyer, Jenny Stokic, Sue Short, Sheila Pearce, Joanne Ford, Leah Hardie, Lil Eves, Lesley Mertens, Sean Mahoney, Jodie Donnelly, Mikayla Wilton, Peter Young, Roy & Jan Payne, Grace Moore, Aldine Wheldon, Daryl Winters, Merle Johnson, Trish Mulcahy, Oliver, Norma Hales, David Naughton, Dulcie Kent, Anita Doran, Herbert Lenard, Taylor Green, Margaret McGuiness, Les Pearson, Beryl Fitzgerald, Louisa & Luigi Bove, Fr Russell Hardiman, Anne-Marie Fliegener, Bill Kociaruba, Sergio Fiore, June Vee Navarro, Johnson Joseph, Fiona & Veronica Davies, Les Burns, Sophie, Roma Hare, Margaret Worthington, Andrew Hegedus Sr., Ador Ong, Todd McKay, Irene Pini, Kate Whooley, Fr Chris Warnock, Joshua Chernoff, Ron Nichols, Barbara Padua, Marie Aide, Raeleen Sutton, Jessica Amphlett, Raegis Farrell, Barbara, Philip Giuffre, Liz Evans, Jim Conroy, Boy Flores, Bill Copple, Dorothy Oliver, Diane Taylor, Chris Morris, Alan Edwards, Patrick Valmadre, Lorraine Perry, Harry & Tommy Ellis, Joseph Godridge, Christian Vimpany, Kylie Godridge, Alan Grey, Mark Bussanich, Amber, Elsie Medina, Markus Ruescher, Margaret Conroy. Please advise the office if any of the above names

need to be removed.

Juliana Rey Haggerty Daughter of John & Geraldine

Annabella Turville

Daughter of Michael & Ania

LITURGICAL RESOURCES 2019 We would like parishioners to have the opportunity to purchase their Liturgical Resources

through the Parish. If you would like to order, please see the Office girls. We will take payment and your details and let you know when stock arrives. Orders must be in by 13 December. Daily Missal = $79.95, Sunday Missal Green Vinyl = $39.95, Ordo 2019= $13.50, Sunday Missal in the red hardcover at $29.95.

Date Time Place

Mon 10th Dec 2pm Wearne House

Wed 12th Dec 11am Coolibah

Fri 14th Dec 1.30pm Peel Lodge (Bethanie)

Mon 17th Dec 2pm Murray River

Tue 18th Dec 2pm Acacia (RSL)

Wed 19th Dec 1.30pm Meadow Springs RAAFA

Thurs 20th Dec 2pm Brightwater

Fri 21st Dec 1.30pm Mercy Place

Everyone is welcome to join the

Legionaries and spread the inspiring

message of Christmas through singing.

Please contact Cindy

Bovell 0422 155 418.

Looking for a gift for Baptism? We have a piety stall in the Parish Office. Open M-F, from 8am-4pm. Communion, Confirmation and Baptism gifts are available. There are also books, greeting cards, prayer cards and booklets, scapulars, rosary beads, key rings, and other religious items also available.

VISITATION. If you know someone seriously sick or in the hospital, please inform the office. An available priest or a member of the Legion of Mary will be able to visit him/her and offer prayer support. Please contact 9581-2061.

Saturday 8 December 2018 6:00pm—M Jones, S Ellul, T Wilkinson, P Sreevalsan, J Court Sunday 9 December 2018 8:00am—J McCleay, A Ringrose, J VanDijk, S Baker, D Croft 9:30am—M O’Neil, M Lazaroo, G Lazaroo, M Ajero, L Masar 6:00pm—Volunteer Saturday 15 December 2018 6:00pm—M Rogers, E Coverley, V Dicker, T Dicker, G Hunt Sunday 16 December 2018 8:00am—S O’Connor, Z Eigures, S Finlay, J Hazebroek, M Sullivan 9:30am—M Ryan, T Lazaroo, J Lazaroo, M Ong Teo, D Teo 6:00pm—Volunteer

Saturday 8 December 2018 6:00pm— B Scharf, K Coles Sunday 9 December 2018 8:00am—L Butson, J Hazebroek 9:30am—A Masar, E Barroa Kasia Nowak, Oliwia Jakowska 6:00pm—Volunteers Saturday 15 December 2018 6:00pm— R Daly, M Almond Sunday 16 December 2018 8:00am—A Ringrose, D Chown 9:30am—F Cheruvathoor, K Messineo Jerome Nath, Andreana Nath 6:00pm—Volunteers

A l t a r S e r v e r s

8 December, 6pm Joshua Ram Valsan

9 December, 8am Gabriel McAlinden

9 December, 9.30am Jasmine Cecilio Jarrah Cecilio Sapphire Rose Hiddlestone

16 December Niha Naijo Mili Babu

Oliwia Jakowska

Pilgrim Statue

This week the Pilgrim statue will be at the home of: 9 Dec Tess Ong 16 Dec Mary McAleer 23 Dec Patsy Bonser If anyone would like the Pilgrim Statue for Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. please ring Rosemary Rana on 0438 916 165.

Cleaning Roster 14 Dec—volunteers needed

please 21 Dec—Lorna Butchart

Please visit our website:

Regular MASS, ADORATION &

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Monday 7.30am Tuesday 7.30am Wed 7.30am & 5.00pm Thursday 7.30am Friday 7.30am & 5.00pm Saturday 7.30am, Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

Continuous Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Mon. Tues, & Thurs 8am-4pm.

Wed 8am - 4.45pm Friday 12noon- 4.45pm.

Reconciliation: Before and after Weekly Masses & 5.30pm Saturday

Please Note: Please see noticeboard for changes and Mass times next week.

Next Week’s Readings 3rd Sunday of Advent

(16 Dec) Zeph 3:14-18;

Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Morning Tea

9 Dec—volunteers

16 Dec—Catenians

The Parish This Week…

Parish Office– 8 Stevenson St, Mandurah WA 6210

Ph-9581 2061/9581 3261

Presbytery– 6 Stevenson St, Mandurah/ Ph 9582 7390

Church– Creery St., Mandurah WA 6210

Emails-Admin & Bulletin: catholicparish@westnet.com.au Accounts: viv.catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Website: www.olaparishmh.org.au

Office Hours: 8am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri

Fr Theophane Antony - Parish Priest

Fr Albin Odippattil—Assistant Parish Priest

Fr Anson Akkappilly—Assistant Parish Priest

Michael Phillips - Deacon

Frank Nieman & Ernie Carey– Retired Deacons

Vivien de Winter/Alison Caingcoy—Office Staff

Day Church Parish Centre

SUNDAY 9/12 2nd Sunday of Advent

8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 10.45am—Baptism 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED)

MONDAY 10/12

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am– Mass

8:15am Advent Prayer Group (Jubilee Room)

TUESDAY 11/12 St Damasus

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass

10am—Legion of Mary 7pm—Divine Will Prayer Group (Jubilee Room) 7pm—PPC Meeting

WEDNESDAY 12/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5.00pm—Mass

9am-Finance Committee Meeting

THURSDAY 13/12 St Lucy

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass

8:15am—Men Alive Advent Group (Eden St) 7pm—Liturgy Meeting

FRIDAY 14/12 St Ambrose Day of Penance

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 9.00am—Mandurah Catholic College Whole Staff End of Year Mass

5.00pm—Mass

Christmas Carols

8:15am—Advent Prayer Group (Jubilee Room) 7.30pm—Men Alive Advent Group (Eden St) Christmas Party After Carols in the Church

SATURDAY 15/12 St John of the Cross Day of Penance

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 2pm-Alpha Facilitators meeting

SUNDAY 16/12 3rd Sunday of Advent

8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 10.45am—Baptism 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 12noon-private booking