115 Ardross Street, Ardross WA 6153

PO Box 1831, Applecross, 6953

Tel: 9364 1120 Fax: 9316 9587

E: admin@stbenedicts.net.au www.stbenedicts.net.au

Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Parish Deacon: Rev Mark Rucci Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys

“The Love of Christ must come before all else.” (Rule of St Benedict)

St Benedict’s News

5 OCTOBER—FIRST FRIDAY FRIENDS

9 OCTOBER—MASS OF ANOINTING & MORNING TEA

10 OCTOBER—RCIA INFORMATION NIGHT IN BOARDROOM @ 7.30PM

12 OCTOBER—YOUNG ADULTS EVENT

14 OCT—7.30AM PARISH MORNING TEA

19 OCTOER—VOLUNTEERS MASS & SUNDOWNER @ 6PM

27 OCT—PARISH BUSY BEE

WELCOME, NEW PARISHIONERS TO THE CATHOLIC PARISH OF APPLECROSS

Please fill-in a Membership Form which is available from the turn stand in the foyer of the Church and post or

hand-in to the Parish Office. Thank you

30th SEPTEMBER 2018, 26th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YR B

Entrance Antiphon: Dn 3:31,29,30,43,42

All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgement, for we

have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory

to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.

First Reading: Nm 11:25-29

A reading from the book of Numbers

Are you jealous on my account? Who decrees that all people may prophesy?

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 18:8. 10. 12-14. R. v.9

(R.) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

Second Reading: Jas 5:1-6

A reading from the letter of St James

Your wealth is rotting.

Gospel Acclamation: See Jn 17:17

Alleluia, alleluia!

Your word, O Lord, is truth: make us holy in the truth.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mk 9:38-43. 45. 47-48

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Anyone who is not against us is for us. If your hand should cause you to sin, cut

it off.

Communion Antiphon: Cf. Ps 118:49-50

Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me

hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low.

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PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS: Karl Brown, Marina Ciccarelli, Frances Meyerkort, Alana Coffey, Ondine Komnick, Rodney Dowling

HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

@ 7.30AM

SAT: 6PM SUN: 7.30AM SUN:9.30AM SUN: 6PM

ACOLYTE T. MEO M KILROE C CARDOSO R PAUL

ALTAR SERVERS D & H NEWMAN

J CARRICK C & L KILROE

L & C WOUTS

M SARAVANAN

B GOMES

A RIJKS

COMMENTATOR K PACYNA E MUENCHOW P CICCARELLI J NORTON

COLLECTORS T GARBIN

F HUMPHRIS J GALVIN

L ORIFICI

M HARRIS

G CINANNI

C JOSEPH

READERS M REGO

ME McNAUGHT

J HERON

S HOBDAY

G WAKE

P MENEZES

J NORTON

B FUNGA

EMOCH

S CLAY

E DIAS

Y GARBIN

M HILL

T CAMMARANO

J HERON

L ORIFICI

J PHILLIPS

C RECHICHI

M SANDFORD

K BOWNES

G & M CINANNI

W DORAY

C GELDENHUYS

PARISH ROSTERS — 6 & 7 OCTOBER 2018

MASS TIMES

Mon: Communion Service @ 7am

Wed/Fri: 7.00am

Tues/Thurs: 9.00am

Sat: 7.30am

Sat Vigil: 6.00pm

Sun: 7.30am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

If Public Holiday falls on Mon/

Wed/Fri, Mass/Communion

Service will be celebrated at

7.30am

Reconciliation: Sat: 4.30pm-5.30pm

ST BENEDICT’S NEWS:

ALTAR SOCIETY: MRS H McNAUGHT & MRS A SEQUEIRA PILGRIM STATUE: M. ARNOLD COUNTERS: B. FARRELL, S SALDANHA & E NORONHA CHILDREN’S LITURGY: NO LITURGY-SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Mon: 7.30am—5pm Tues/Thurs: 9.30am—5pm Wed/Fri: 7.30am—5pm Sat: 8am—12noon

Rosary Groups: For the Sick: Mon—7pm For Priest & Vocations: Sat—8am Cenacle: Thurs—9.30am

Prayer Group: Mary Mother of Sorrows: Thurs @ 1pm in Fr Albert Lynch Room

Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Meet the 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Fr Albert Lynch Room @ 1.30pm

Baptisms: Sundays @ 11.30am

Marriages: By appointment

BENEDICTCARE CO-ORDINATORS

Anne - Meals 0477 284 906 Cora - Meals 9364 8951

Rosemary - Visiting 9364 3961 Lourdes - Visiting 0492 929 391

Silvana— Transport 0418 910 256 Margaret - Transport 9364 8146

Elizabeth - New Parishioners 9364 9386

Layne—Home Help/Handyman/ Garden 9315 2323

ST BENEDICT’S MOVIE

NIGHT EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT @

7PM IN THE FR ALBERT LYNCH ROOM—CHECKOUT NOTICE

BOARD FOR SCREENING

DETAILS

WELCOME TO THE PLENARY COUNCIL 2020

Thank you to everyone who participated in small groups and gave their voice to the Plenary Council 2020. If you want to #shareyourstory and contribute to the agenda visit plenarycoun-cil.catholic.org.au to read about getting involved. Subscribe to the Plenary Council e-newsletter PlenaryPost for the latest updates and news of what’s happening across Australia

RCIA INFORMATION

NIGHT

The RCIA process is not just for adults wanting to become Catholics, but also for adults who have been baptised as Catholics, but not received the Sacra-ments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirma-tion. There is the annual RCIA Information Night being held on Wednesday, 10 October, at 7.30pm in the Boardroom

REFLECTION: by Greg Sunter The first part of today’s gospel deals with the disciples’ jealousy at someone else ‘cashing in’ on Jesus’ name and authority. It is a continuation of their limited understanding about the message and ministry of Jesus. They still cling to an idea that Jesus is going to rise up in power against the forces of Rome and, in the aftermath, they are going to be sitting pretty as associates of this powerful figure. The disciples have been blinded by their dreams of glory and forgotten that the real story is that people are being cured and having demons cast out. Rather than celebrating the healing that is occurring in Jesus’ name, the disciples are jealous that it’s someone else who is getting the credit. Jesus assures them, and us, that any good work being undertaken genuinely in his name is to be welcomed. It is a reminder to us that sometimes we look down on the work of others because ‘they’re not one of us’, or ‘they’re not doing it our way’. The second portion of the gospel is one of the really challenging teachings of Jesus. Drawing on the image of the community as being a whole body, the teaching suggests that it is better to remove the part of the body/community that is causing sinfulness than have the whole body/community perish. It is a concept we are familiar with in modern medicine: sometimes it is necessary to remove diseased tissue to prevent the spread of disease. We are reminded that if we surround ourselves with negative people and negative influences, we too will become negative. If we sepa-rate ourselves from negative influences and surround ourselves with positive ones then the positive aspects of our lives will flourish.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Frank Humphris, Tom Lyons, Myrtle Nimmo, Winifred Trinidad, Peter Colleran, Kathleen Howell, Sr Carla, Beryl Kerman and all others who are not included in this list.

CHURCH WORKERS—SAFEGUARDING TRAINING

The Safeguarding Program has been included as a key element of the Archbishop’s Archdiocesan plan. The program’s framework includes 12 standards for creating a child safe church. Training and support for those who work with children and vulnerable adults has been identified as a vital component of the program. As a volunteer/church worker within the Archdiocese, it is paramount that you are familiar with the Safeguarding program and how it impacts on your role. The following information session on the Safeguarding program will be held on 11 October @ 5.30-7pm in St Benedict’s School Library. RSVP: 1 week prior Contact: E: safeguarding@perthcatholic.org.au We encourage all our volunteers to attend this training session

SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY—’A PLACE TO CALL HOME: MAKING A HOME FOR EVERYONE IN OUR LAND’

We celebrate Social Justice Sunday on 30 September. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement is titled: A Place to Call Home: Making a home for everyone in our land. The Statement challenges us all to confront Australia’s growing rate of homelessness and unaffordable housing. Copies are available at the back of the church or for further details about the Social Justice Statement, visit the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council website (www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au) or call (02) 8306 3499.

Discover what makes the University of Notre Dame’s post-graduate educational experience #1 in WA. Find out more about the Notre Dame difference and our range of postgraduate degrees (by coursework and research) available in the heart of Fremantle’s West End, at our Info Evening. Our academic staff and students will be on hand to answer your questions about our postgraduate degrees on offer. Date: Wednesday 17 October Time: 5.45pm-7.00pm expo, info sessions from 6.00pm Venue: Customs House, corner of Phillimore and Henry Streets, Fremantle For more information please phone the Prospective Students Office on 9433 0533 or visit our website at www.notredame.edu.au

7.30AM PARISH MORNING TEA,

SUNDAY, 14 OCTOBER Please come along and join us for a cuppa, chat and meet new friends. A plate to share would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Roster: M. Anderson & M. Dowling

ARCHDIOCESAN NEWS

04 Oct MOTHERS’ PRAYERS MASS For all mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers coming together to pray for their children and grandchildren. All welcome. Thursday, 4 October, 10am at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 55 Tudor Ave South, Riverton. Please, come and enjoy fellowship following the Mass over a cup of tea or coffee. Further info: Veronica Peake 0405 263 297. 07 Oct SHRINE EVENTS 9 Talus Drive Mt Richon Grace & Silence Retreat Day for Young Women Sunday October 7 9.30am-4.30pm. Vocation Discernment to Marriage and Family, Single Life or Consecrated Life - Registrations Sr M Rebecca 0417 738 339. October Rosary every Saturday at 3.00pm. The NATSICC Assembly 2018 is coming up from the 1st – 5th October to celebrate faith and culture, at Technology Park in Bentley. There is a great program and people can still register to attend at http://www.natsicc.org.au/assembly.html There will also be particular events that are open to the public which do not require registration. For these dates and times please see below; Opening Ceremony and Mass—-Monday 1st October @ 1:15pm – 3:15pm Jesus Through our Eyes—Faith Expressed Through Traditional Art, Monday 1st October @ 7:30pm , Bishop Saunders and Shirley Purdie Concert Night and Market Place—Wednesday 3rd October@ 7:30pm – 10pm CATHOLIC WOMEN SPEAK - 18 OCTOBER 2018 Catholic women in Perth are warmly invited to meet the members of the Council for Australian Catholic Women and share their experiences in the Catholic Church at a special consultation session in Perth. The evening will include a presentation by Dr Trish Madigan OP on The Women at Vatican 11: Implications for Today. Thursday 18 October at James Nestor Hall, 50 Ruislip St Leederville from 6-9pm. Refreshments served from 5.30pm. RSVP October 12 to mildred.rego@cewa.edu.au or to Kerry at 9397 5988.

New Parishioners, and those not so new, who wish to update their census details: Please put your name and address in the space below and drop into the collection basket or email to the office. Thanks! Name____________________________________________Email____________________________

Residential Address_______________________________________ No of People in household______

PS: If you would like to join the Applecross Parish Planned Giving Programme and give your financial support to maintaining the parish buildings and grounds, please tick this box and Colleen, the Parish Secretary, will organise for a set of planned giving envelopes to be issued to you.

CHILDREN’S CORNER:

RECENTLY DECEASED: Paula McNamee Funeral on Monday @ 10am @ St Benedict’s

ANNIVERSARIES: Darryl Powell, Joan Williams, John O’Connor, Ena Wood, Hilda Gore all deceased benefactors of the parish and all departed family and friends.

Prayer—26th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Presence I remind myself that, as I sit here now, God is gazing on me with love and holding me in being. I pause for a moment and think of this.

Freedom Lord, too often I think I am the one in control of my life. Help me to see that I am powerless over so much. I ask for the grace to be able to hand over my life to you And experience the joy of that freedom.

Consciousness My soul longs for your presence, Lord. When I turn my thoughts to you, I find peace and contentment.

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