St Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s Parish90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174

Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.netParish Website: http://stanthonysparish.net

Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio TuazonAssistant Priest: Fr Anh Nguyen - School Principal: Margaret Batt

Pastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen

CHRIST THE KING 21 November 2010

Monday (Communion Service) 9.30amTuesday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm

Mass Times

Entrance Antiphon: The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity, wisdom and power and honour: to him be glory and power for ever.Communion Antiphon: The Lord will reign for ever and will give his people the gift of peace.

Next week: First Sunday of Advent

X First reading: - Isaiah 2:1-5 X Second reading: - Romans 13:11-14 X Gospel: - Matthew 24:37-44

COUNTERS

Sun 21 November: Group 12 - Maureen Lawson, Eugene & Jan Mazzarola, Joyce Heron

Sun 28 November: Group 13 - Albert Saliba, Kalyani & Nicole Ferdinand, Ravi DeCruz, Tim Scully

Sun 28 November:07.00pm:

08.15am: Placida Adaman, Therese Adaman 09.30am: Nicole Vellin, Jacinta Ioane, A. Chong, M. Mathews11.00am: Bernice D'Rose, Doug D'Rose, Michael Thomas05.30pm: Z A Espedillon, A Espedillon, R Paterson

Arlene D'Cruz, Conrad D'Cruz Moira Ryan, Pat D'Cunha

LECTORS

50 years in 2006

In The Piety StallRecipe Books $5.00 - Wine Glasses $3.00 (buy 6 pay for 5) * Mugs $3.00 * Stubbie Holders $2.00

"CLEARANCE SALE" UNTIL SOLD OUT

LET US GO REJOICING TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD.

Whether we have republican sympathies or not, the image of king would seem to be an unlikely one to attribute to Jesus in the twentieth century. Usually we would prefer an image which speaks in a more personal, simple way of Christ. Curiously, this feast of Christ as King was only introduced in 1925. It was an attempt on the part of the pope to counter the increasing atheism and secularisation of society. It was an assertion of Christ's sovereignty over all human societies and institutions. As such it does not really recognise and respect the diverse and pluralistic cultures of the modern world. Recent revisions of the feast have emphasised rather the cosmic and future character of Christ's kingship. Christ is lord of all creation, his is 'a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace' (Preface).

This is not, of course, the only feast to recognise the glorious reign of Christ. Already acknowledged in the feast of Epiphany, it is celebrated especially in the feasts of Easter and Ascension. In that sense, today's celebration leads us to the very heart of our faith, the death and resurrection of Christ.

ST ANTHONY’S GOLDEN JUBILEE MEMORABILIA

From Break Open The Word

SMALL ENVELOPES FOR NOVEMBER MASSES OFFERING ARE AVAILABLE ON CHURCH PEWS THIS WEEKEND.

+ The Anointing Mass will be held on Wednesday 24th November at 11.00 am in the Church. For a lift in the Parish buses please contact the Parish Centre 9546 8276.

+ Please note that because of this Anointing Mass there will be no 9.30am Mass on that day.

PADUA - The Christmas edition of PADUA, your Parish Magazine, is now being prepared and we need articles - News, Group Reports, Stories, Thoughts, Inspirations, Thank You's, Suggestions, Help Offers, Whatever!.Share them with your fellow parishioners – bring them, written, typed or formatted to the Parish Office, ASAP!CLOSING DATE - Sunday 5th December

FAREWELL! After 2 years at St Anthony’s, Fr Anh now has been appointed Assistant Priest to Our Lady’s Parish, Craigieburn. He will be leaving on November 24th. This Sunday we officially say goodbye to him at 11.00am Mass. There will be refreshments afterwards in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.

“MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS” - THE LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR - 27TH NOVEMBERMacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) invites young adults to come & visit significant sites in the life of our first Australian saint here in Melbourne. Meet at St. Francis Church, Cnr. Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2pm on Saturday, 27th November - visit the birth site, Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and site of the First Providence. Come and be inspired by the person of St Mary MacKillop in this year of Canonisation. For bookings phone : 9926 9300 or macyac@sosj.org.auMary MacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) - a ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart of the Victorian Province

FROM THE PARISH PASTORAL TEAMWe shared a meal of welcome with our new Pastoral Workers- Sisters Kim and Nga. They stayed with us to share our meeting. We planned our welcome to them after 11am Mass for last Sunday. Members reported on their contact with current parish groups and all were impresssed with the diversity, devotion and commitment of those who are in charge of these groups. Many 'leaders' of the groups have been volunteeering with their groups for more than 20 years! We discussed a way to show our appreciation to these wonderful volunteers and will keep you posted.Marg reminded us of the blessing of the school refurbishments last Friday, and most PPT members were able to share this special occasion. We expressesed our gratitude to Father Anh for his time as a member of the PPT and wished him well in his future. The Parish will formally farewell him on Sunday November 21, after 11 am Mass. All are welcome.

WELCOME!We welcome our new Assistant Priest to our parish - Fr. Jossy Kizhakkethalackal. He was born in Kerala, India. He has been here in Australia for 20 months. He stayed at Corpus Christi College in Carlton, Vic. and was ordained priest last September 11, 2010. His appointment starts on November 24, 2010.

Bookkeeping/Administrative AssistantBillings LIFE – Leaders in Fertility Education, in Burwood Highway, East Burwood has a part-time position available for a person with bookkeeping / computer and office procedures skills. The hours are 3 days per week - 6 hours per day. The remuneration offered by this not-for-profit organisation is modest, but the personal rewards are enormous. The salary rate is according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Clerical and Secretarial award. Please telephone 9802 2022 for an application form or email: thebillingsmethod@woomb.org

ST ANTHONY'S PARISH90 BUCKLEY STREET

NOBLE PARKPRESENTS

“THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS”ON 19 DECEMBER 2010 AT 7:30PM

IN THE BIG HALL

THIS IS AN INVITATION TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU TO JOIN US AS WE COMBINE THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF HOPE, LOVE, PEACE AND JOY, WITH

+ CAROL SINGING+ READINGS+ NATIVITY PLAY

YOU DON'T NEED A TICKET JUST JOIN IN WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

Choir Practice in preparation

for Christmas will be on all

Mondays at 7.30 pm in the

Church. All musicians and

singers are welcome.

Enquiries:

Neville 9798 6680

? Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall? Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 5.30 pm on Mondays. ? Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome.? Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. ? Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.? Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church.

? El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month.? Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am.? Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space.? Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays.? Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month.? Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

X We pray in thanksgiving for Reinhart Sutterand those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.

X We pray for: Stephen Sequeira, Vincent Dias, Maureen McGavin, Luc Claude Salece, Clarence & Doris Papalie, Pat & Hazel Berenger, Walter & Iris Jacotine, Shelton Baaultjens, Edouard & Louise Toussaint, Ziino Giuseppa, Lynn Johnson, and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.

X Please also pray for: Lisa Scicluna, Percival Hermanus, Meredith, Jade Phillips, Kevin

Sreenivas, Paul Toussaint, Joe Vecranges, Claude Marie, Sharon Barthomomeusz, Joseph Cassar, Dean Whitewood-Neil, Patricia Turner, John Claude Salece,

who are sick.

,

Graham Harvey, Peter Harvey, Jacques Jodun, Mary Spittall, Carl Perry, Molly Maguire, James Webster, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Melissa Haidar, Solaric Dragica, Kerrie St Clair, , Pedro Williams, Elise Fernandez, Susan & Jean Espedillon, Bruce Thomas, Savo Savic, Ronald Turner, Mario Tizio, Giovanna Greco, Blake Hayes, Tracy Hili, Geraldene Daniels, Belinda Johnson, Anne Wallace,

Francis Erispe, Joseph & Mildred Erispe

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND COLUMBAN CALENDARSare now available in the Piety Stall.

Be ready for Christmas and the New Year!

IF YOU CAN HELP! Would anyone have a fridge that is still working properly that no longer want, please contact the parishioner in need on 0411 820 981.

A BIG "THANK YOU" to ALL involved in our Parish/School Carnival this weekend, especially Moira Ryan, Paddy McGroarty, Cathy Dowling and Anne-Marie Antonovich who took on the responsibility of organising it.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATIONPlease pray for the following children who have received

the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first timethis weekend and last weekend

Krizelle Velasco, Eric Le, Sanjeeve Thyriar, Raymond George, Robert Supel, Rodney Vong, Brian Dinh, Daniel Ratnasingham, Valere D'Mello, Anthony

Nguyen, Patrick Barahina, Peter Nguyen, Aleisha Hamill, Natalie de Niese, Jade Lipski, Faith Oo, Jason

Oo, Tiffani Mai, Joshua Meedin, Dominic Baldan, Anna Phan Le, Cassandra de Kretser, Jennifer Vongue

LITURGY NEWS!!! + ROSTERS 2010/11 – Rosters for all Masses commencing the weekend of 13/14 November are now available. Please collect a copy from the sacristy. + BREAK OPEN THE WORD – Lectors – please collect a copy from the sacristy. (Only for Lectors)

Wednesday Friends will go the Multicultural Prime Timers - Christmas Party for seniors at Springvale Hall on Wednesday December 1st. BYO Lunch. Tea & Coffee provided. Be ready at 10.30 in the Gathering Space for transport. For more information contact Louisa 9547 6153.

HAZELNUTS - Our last dinner out this year will be at Bernadette Egan’s house, on Tues 30th November from 6.30pm. Please bring a plate of food to share and a gift to $5 - value for Kris Kringle. Enquiries or lift needed pls ring Marg 9547 3147. All ladies welcome.

CAROLS AROUND THE PIANOWednesday 8th December at 2 Huntsman Drive, Noble Park at 11am. RSVP Sue 9798 2741

Mary MackillopCommemorative DVD of Melbourne celebrations of 17 October and 6 November 2010 marking the canonisation of Mary MacKillop will be available in mid-November from Central Catholic Bookshop - call 96390844.

Come to World Youth Day with the Emmanuel Community.

(Price $4590) Go to: www.emmanuelcommunity.org.au or contact Clara 0449 767 020 or clara_ri@hotmail.com

for more information.

Caulfield General Medical CentreOn the first Tuesday of each month, Mass is celebrated in the Caulfield General Medical Centre, Caulfield Hospital on Kooyong Road, Caulfield at 3pm. If you are able to offer assistance by escorting a patient to and from the Mass each month. Details: 9528 5988

SMALL ENVELOPES FOR NOVEMBER MASSES OFFERING ARE AVAILABLE ON CHURCH PEWS THIS WEEKEND.

+ The Anointing Mass will be held on Wednesday 24th November at 11.00 am in the Church. For a lift in the Parish buses please contact the Parish Centre 9546 8276.

+ Please note that because of this Anointing Mass there will be no 9.30am Mass on that day.

PADUA - The Christmas edition of PADUA, your Parish Magazine, is now being prepared and we need articles - News, Group Reports, Stories, Thoughts, Inspirations, Thank You's, Suggestions, Help Offers, Whatever!.Share them with your fellow parishioners – bring them, written, typed or formatted to the Parish Office, ASAP!CLOSING DATE - Sunday 5th December

FAREWELL! After 2 years at St Anthony’s, Fr Anh now has been appointed Assistant Priest to Our Lady’s Parish, Craigieburn. He will be leaving on November 24th. This Sunday we officially say goodbye to him at 11.00am Mass. There will be refreshments afterwards in the Gathering Space. All are welcome.

“MARY MACKILLOP WALKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS” - THE LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR - 27TH NOVEMBERMacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) invites young adults to come & visit significant sites in the life of our first Australian saint here in Melbourne. Meet at St. Francis Church, Cnr. Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne at 2pm on Saturday, 27th November - visit the birth site, Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre and site of the First Providence. Come and be inspired by the person of St Mary MacKillop in this year of Canonisation. For bookings phone : 9926 9300 or macyac@sosj.org.auMary MacKillop Young Adult Community (MacYAC) - a ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart of the Victorian Province

FROM THE PARISH PASTORAL TEAMWe shared a meal of welcome with our new Pastoral Workers- Sisters Kim and Nga. They stayed with us to share our meeting. We planned our welcome to them after 11am Mass for last Sunday. Members reported on their contact with current parish groups and all were impresssed with the diversity, devotion and commitment of those who are in charge of these groups. Many 'leaders' of the groups have been volunteeering with their groups for more than 20 years! We discussed a way to show our appreciation to these wonderful volunteers and will keep you posted.Marg reminded us of the blessing of the school refurbishments last Friday, and most PPT members were able to share this special occasion. We expressesed our gratitude to Father Anh for his time as a member of the PPT and wished him well in his future. The Parish will formally farewell him on Sunday November 21, after 11 am Mass. All are welcome.

WELCOME!We welcome our new Assistant Priest to our parish - Fr. Jossy Kizhakkethalackal. He was born in Kerala, India. He has been here in Australia for 20 months. He stayed at Corpus Christi College in Carlton, Vic. and was ordained priest last September 11, 2010. His appointment starts on November 24, 2010.

Bookkeeping/Administrative AssistantBillings LIFE – Leaders in Fertility Education, in Burwood Highway, East Burwood has a part-time position available for a person with bookkeeping / computer and office procedures skills. The hours are 3 days per week - 6 hours per day. The remuneration offered by this not-for-profit organisation is modest, but the personal rewards are enormous. The salary rate is according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Clerical and Secretarial award. Please telephone 9802 2022 for an application form or email: thebillingsmethod@woomb.org

ST ANTHONY'S PARISH90 BUCKLEY STREET

NOBLE PARKPRESENTS

“THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS”ON 19 DECEMBER 2010 AT 7:30PM

IN THE BIG HALL

THIS IS AN INVITATION TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU TO JOIN US AS WE COMBINE THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF HOPE, LOVE, PEACE AND JOY, WITH

+ CAROL SINGING+ READINGS+ NATIVITY PLAY

YOU DON'T NEED A TICKET JUST JOIN IN WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

Choir Practice in preparation

for Christmas will be on all

Mondays at 7.30 pm in the

Church. All musicians and

singers are welcome.

Enquiries:

Neville 9798 6680

? Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall? Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 5.30 pm on Mondays. ? Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome.? Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. ? Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.? Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church.

? El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month.? Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am.? Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space.? Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays.? Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month.? Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

X We pray in thanksgiving for Reinhart Sutterand those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.

X We pray for: Stephen Sequeira, Vincent Dias, Maureen McGavin, Luc Claude Salece, Clarence & Doris Papalie, Pat & Hazel Berenger, Walter & Iris Jacotine, Shelton Baaultjens, Edouard & Louise Toussaint, Ziino Giuseppa, Lynn Johnson, and all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time.

X Please also pray for: Lisa Scicluna, Percival Hermanus, Meredith, Jade Phillips, Kevin

Sreenivas, Paul Toussaint, Joe Vecranges, Claude Marie, Sharon Barthomomeusz, Joseph Cassar, Dean Whitewood-Neil, Patricia Turner, John Claude Salece,

who are sick.

,

Graham Harvey, Peter Harvey, Jacques Jodun, Mary Spittall, Carl Perry, Molly Maguire, James Webster, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Melissa Haidar, Solaric Dragica, Kerrie St Clair, , Pedro Williams, Elise Fernandez, Susan & Jean Espedillon, Bruce Thomas, Savo Savic, Ronald Turner, Mario Tizio, Giovanna Greco, Blake Hayes, Tracy Hili, Geraldene Daniels, Belinda Johnson, Anne Wallace,

Francis Erispe, Joseph & Mildred Erispe

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

CHRISTMAS CARDS AND COLUMBAN CALENDARSare now available in the Piety Stall.

Be ready for Christmas and the New Year!

IF YOU CAN HELP! Would anyone have a fridge that is still working properly that no longer want, please contact the parishioner in need on 0411 820 981.

A BIG "THANK YOU" to ALL involved in our Parish/School Carnival this weekend, especially Moira Ryan, Paddy McGroarty, Cathy Dowling and Anne-Marie Antonovich who took on the responsibility of organising it.

SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATIONPlease pray for the following children who have received

the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first timethis weekend and last weekend

Krizelle Velasco, Eric Le, Sanjeeve Thyriar, Raymond George, Robert Supel, Rodney Vong, Brian Dinh, Daniel Ratnasingham, Valere D'Mello, Anthony

Nguyen, Patrick Barahina, Peter Nguyen, Aleisha Hamill, Natalie de Niese, Jade Lipski, Faith Oo, Jason

Oo, Tiffani Mai, Joshua Meedin, Dominic Baldan, Anna Phan Le, Cassandra de Kretser, Jennifer Vongue

LITURGY NEWS!!! + ROSTERS 2010/11 – Rosters for all Masses commencing the weekend of 13/14 November are now available. Please collect a copy from the sacristy. + BREAK OPEN THE WORD – Lectors – please collect a copy from the sacristy. (Only for Lectors)

Wednesday Friends will go the Multicultural Prime Timers - Christmas Party for seniors at Springvale Hall on Wednesday December 1st. BYO Lunch. Tea & Coffee provided. Be ready at 10.30 in the Gathering Space for transport. For more information contact Louisa 9547 6153.

HAZELNUTS - Our last dinner out this year will be at Bernadette Egan’s house, on Tues 30th November from 6.30pm. Please bring a plate of food to share and a gift to $5 - value for Kris Kringle. Enquiries or lift needed pls ring Marg 9547 3147. All ladies welcome.

CAROLS AROUND THE PIANOWednesday 8th December at 2 Huntsman Drive, Noble Park at 11am. RSVP Sue 9798 2741

Mary MackillopCommemorative DVD of Melbourne celebrations of 17 October and 6 November 2010 marking the canonisation of Mary MacKillop will be available in mid-November from Central Catholic Bookshop - call 96390844.

Come to World Youth Day with the Emmanuel Community.

(Price $4590) Go to: www.emmanuelcommunity.org.au or contact Clara 0449 767 020 or clara_ri@hotmail.com

for more information.

Caulfield General Medical CentreOn the first Tuesday of each month, Mass is celebrated in the Caulfield General Medical Centre, Caulfield Hospital on Kooyong Road, Caulfield at 3pm. If you are able to offer assistance by escorting a patient to and from the Mass each month. Details: 9528 5988

First Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

A reading from the second book of Samuel

All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in all their exploits; and the Lord said to you, “You are the man who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you shall be the leader of Israel.”’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a pact with them at Hebron in the presence of the Lord, and they anointed David king of Israel.

This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 97:5-9

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

I rejoiced when I heard them say:‘Let us go to God’s house.’And now our feet are standingwithin your gates, O Jerusalem. R.

Jerusalem is built as a citystrongly compact.It is there that the tribes go up,the tribes of the Lord. R.

For Israel’s law it is,there to praise the Lord’s name.There were set the thrones of judgmentof the house of David. R.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:12-20

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians

We give thanks to the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light.Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.He is the image of the unseen Godand the first-born of all creation;for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth:everything visible and everything invisible,Thrones, Dominions, 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 himand 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.

This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Mark 11:9. 10

Alleluia, alleluia!Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our Father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 23:35-43

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

The people stayed before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ they said ‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’ The soldiers mocked him too, and when they approached to offer him vinegar they said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ Above him there was an inscription: ‘This is the King of the Jews.’One of the criminals hanging there abused him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’ But the other spoke up and rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said, ‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ he said ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’

This is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD