27 OCTOBER 2019—30th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, YR C

Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Ps 104:3-4

Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength;

constantly seek his face.

First Reading: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18

A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus

The prayer of the humble will penetrate the heavens.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 32:2-3. 17-19. 23. R. v.7

(R.) The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

Second Reading: 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18

A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy

All that remains is the crown of righteousness reserved for me.

Gospel Acclamation: 2 Cor 5:19

Alleluia, alleluia!

God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of

reconciliation he has entrusted to us.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Lk 18:9-14

A reading from the holy Gospel according

to Luke

The publican returned to his home

justified; the pharisee did not.

Communion Antiphon: Cf. Ps 19:6

We will ring out our joy at your saving help

and exult in the name of our God.

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

St Benedict’s News

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1 NOV—ALL SAINTS DAY—MASS @ 7AM & 9AM

1 NOV—FIRST FRIDAY FRIENDS @ 11AM

2 NOV—ALL SOULS DAY—MASS @ 7.30AM

9 NOV—FAMILY MASS—CURRY NIGHT

10 NOV—PARISH MORNING TEA AFTER 7.30AM MASS

14 NOV—SENIORS HIGH TEA AFTER 9AM MASS

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Tel: 9364 1120 Fax: 9316 9587

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Parish Priest: Fr Nelson Po Assistant Priest: Fr Anthony Tung Vu Parish Secretary: Colleen Geldenhuys

HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION

EVERY FRIDAY MORNING

@ 7.30AM

BENEDICTCARE CO-ORDINATORS

Anne - Meals 0477 284 906 Cora - Meals 9364 8951 Lourdes - Visiting 0402 929 391

Margaret - Transport 9364 8146 Silvana—9364 1120

Elizabeth - New Parishioners 9364 9386 Layne—Home Help/Handyman/ Garden 9315 2323

PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS: Karl Brown, Marina

Ciccarelli, Frances Meyerkort, Alana Coffey, Ondine Komnick, Rodney Dowling Email contact: applecross.safeguarding@gmail.com

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

REFLECTION— GREG SUNTER

This week’s gospel passage flows on directly from last week’s gospel and continues the teaching of Jesus about prayer. Whereas the preceding passage emphasised the need for persistence in prayer, this passage is about the way in which we come before God in prayer. It is the tax collector, whose simple prayer is ‘God, be merci-ful to me, a sinner,’ who goes home at rights with God. In this simple prayer, the tax collector recognises that he is not in right relationship with God and asks for God’s mercy. This is a hallmark of the lowly and outcast in the gospel of Luke: they recognise their need and seek God’s forgiveness and mercy. The model of faith that is depicted over and over again in this gospel is the one who recognises their need for God’s loving mercy and asks for it. We are repeatedly reminded that God’s mercy, forgiveness and abundant love are constantly out-flowing towards us and all we have to do is humbly desire and welcome them.

Humility is at the heart of this parable. The Pharisee is representative of those who are assured of their own rightness but who rely on comparison with others to make themselves feel righteous and justified. The actions of this man were not limited to Pharisees alone, nor are they limited to a particular time and place. This man’s atti-tude of asserting his own faithfulness and religious observance by comparison with others can be easily seen in the world today. All faiths seem to be afflicted with these characters who assure themselves of their own ‘goodness’ by railing against those who are different. But, as the parable assures us, it is the humble who are exalted by God. © Greg Sunter

Next Week’s Readings:

31st SUNDAY OF ORD

TIME, YR C

1st Reading:

Wis 11:22-12:2

2nd Reading:

2 Thess 1:11-22

Gospel:

Lk 19:1-10

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 will be celebrated at 7.30am

Reconciliation:

Sat: 4.30pm—5.30pm

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:

For Priests & Vocations: Sat-8am

Cenacle: Thurs-9.30am

Prayer Group:

Mary Mother of Sorrows: Thursdays @1pm (during school terms)

Catholic Women’s League (CWL)

Meet the 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Fr Albert Lynch Room @ 1.30pm

Baptisms:

Sundays at 11.30am.

Marriages:

By appointment

A huge THANK YOU to all who turned up on Saturday to help clean up our church, your help is most appreciated. Thank you once again.

ALL SAINTS DAY -1 NOVEMBER MASS @ 7AM & 9AM

ALL SOULS DAY—2 NOVEMBER MASS @ 7.30AM

PLENARY COUNCIL UPDATE

The Plenary Council 2020 is moving forward to its next phase, the Listening and Discernment phase. This phase follows from the wonderful work done by many of our parishioners plus other parishes across Australia in the Listening and Dialogue phase last year. Three evenings are now offered for participation by anyone interested in our parish on 12th & 26th November and 10th December commencing with dinner at 6pm in the Fr Albert Lynch Room. Please record your interest on the sign-up sheet at the church entrance with the theme/s you may be especially interested discussing in this Discernment phase. Thank You, Parish Plenary Council Team

A Workshop for New Proclaimers of the Word Tuesday, 29th October @ 7pm in the Fr Albert Lynch Room An opportunity for new Proclaimers of the Word to learn about The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy required for those who are to proclaim the Word of God and need to “be qualified and carefully prepared”. This workshop prepares and supports those proclaiming the Word of God. Most welcome to just turn up on the night.

2020 COLUMBAN CALENDAR - ON SALE The Columban Art Calendar, a Catholic Calendar well-known for its traditional religious paintings and liturgical information. It is the main fund-raiser for the Missions

COST: $10.00ea

SENIOR’S HIGH TEA

Thursday, 14 September @ 9.45am

Please make sure that you book your seat as this is a catered event and numbers are restricted to those who book. Please call the office on 9364 1120 or email: admin@stbenedicts.net.au to make your booking. Thank You.

The month of November is a time when people particularly remember to have Masses offered for the dead, especially for family and friends. The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. During this entire month, we pray for the souls of the faithful

departed, especially those whom we have known and loved. Special envelopes are available on the tables at the back of the church to make an offering. Please place these in the box on the sanctuary in front of the altar. Thank you.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

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

ACOLYTE PIERRE SEQUEIRA BARRY FARRELL LUKE HANDCOCK PETER MOORE

ALTAR SERVERS D & H NEWMAN

V WIBAWANTA

L HANDCOCK

L & C WOUTS

E TRUEMAN

T & O FIRTH

S AUTON

COMMENTATORS R STEENKAMP A PARSONS M HANDYSIDE B FUNGA

COLLECTORS C LUA

B NEWMAN G DOYLE

J HOWARD

N ODORISIO

C JOSEPH

R AMARAL

READERS STEPHANI CHEN

GERRI CLAY GAY PULKER

JACQUIE HERON

GUILIA WAKE

PAUL VINCI

PETER FIRTH

ANNABELLE GOMES

EMOCH

S SALDANHA

R STEENKAMP

C MORRIS

Y GARBIN

E O’CONNOR

G CLAY

J HERON

B LILLIS

J LEE

E FEW

M HARRIS

J PHILLIPS

M SANDFORD

P TRUEMAN

R THORN

Y VAN DER BURG

C COSTIN

G & M CINANNI

W & P DORAY

ALTAR SOCIETY: MRS H McNAUGHT & MRS A SEQUEIRA PILGRIM STATUE: R WANIGASEKERA

COUNTERS: P SEQUEIRA, L ORIFICI, J COWIE, L LIU CHILDREN’S LITURGY: L PERRUZZA & E GLASSON

PARISH ROSTERS — 2 & 3 NOV 2019

GAOSEP20 - Germany & Austria with Oberammergau Pilgrimage

Take a walk through history as this pilgrimage unfolds ex-periences, stirring faith with the little gems studded across Germany & Austria in this 14-day pilgrimage for an All-inclusive Price of AUD 7700. This pilgrimage features Co-logne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Munich, Vienna and more. Wit-ness the famous Passion Play 2020 which takes place once-a-decade in the village of Oberammergau that has been creating history for over 400 years. Limited Seats Only! Book Now with $1500 Deposit. Contact Magi Pilgrimages 03 8839 6615 for further details. Email info@magiholidays.com.au for day-by-day itinerary.

Prayer for the Day Presence Dear Jesus, as I call on you today I realise that I often come asking for favours. Today I'd like just to be in your presence. Let my heart respond to Your Love.

Freedom God is not foreign to my freedom. Instead the Spirit breathes life into my most intimate desires, gently nudging me towards all that is good. I ask for the grace to let my-self be enfolded by the Spirit.

Consciousness As I spend this time with you, Lord, I am aware of how blessed I truly am. I think of the love and laughter in my life, and I feel grateful.

The Word of God

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________________________________________________________ Tel / Mobile: ___________________________________________ 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 the Parish Secretary, will organise for a set of planned giving envelopes to

be issued to you.

PLEASE PRAY FOR RECENTLY DECEASED:

ANNIVERSARIES: Ernie Coombs, Therese Chan, Cindy Forlee, John Quinn, Mary Cargeeg, Frank Cocks deceased benefactors of the parish and all departed family

and friends. Please remember all our ill and sick parishioners in your prayers. Thank you

ARCHDIOCESAN & COMMUNITY NEWS

01 to 15 Nov HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Lieu-tenancy of Australia-Western will go on a Holy Land Pilgrimage from Friday 1 November and return on Friday 15 November. For more details of the pilgrimage and bookings - Kevin Susai, KC*HS, kesusai@gmail.com, 0401 997 873; Fr Richard Smith, rich-ard.smith@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9203 6833; Jack Gardner, jack.gardner@jwga.com.au 08 9381 4317 (leave message). 3 Nov YORK PARISH ANNIVERSARY The Parish of York, Beverly, Brookton and Pingelly will be cele-brating 60 years of the Norbertine Fathers in York with a Mass at 12.00noon on Sunday 3 November 2019 with Bishop Sproxton as Principal Celebrant. All past and present parishioners and friends of the Norbertine Order are welcome. Please bring your lunch and a chair. All drinks will be provided. Priests please bring your own vestments. Further info: RSVP to Margaret Collins (jamcollins@westnet.com.au) as a meal for the priests will be provided. 05 to 26 Nov MATTHEW’S GENEALOGY: ONE INTRODUCTORY STORY OF JESUS Tuesdays, 10am til 12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre). Over four weeks, we will explore why Matthew thinks that Jesus’ birth/origin/genesis needs to be seen through the lens of a genealogy. We will unpack Matthew’s story in the genealogy in the light of God’s saving presence in humanity’s history through the prophets, the kings and other very unex-pected and often what we might classify as unacceptable, people. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge Cost: $35. Presenter: Sr Clare Sciesinski PVBM. Further info: To register, visit http://cfe.org.au/courses-and-events/, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221. 06 to 27 Nov PSALMS OF TRUST - HYMNS OF HOPE Wednesdays, 10am til 12.30pm, Newman Siena Centre (Clune Lecture Theatre). November signals the close and climax of the Church’s Liturgical Year 2019. This course is an invitation to entrust all to God’s loving providence. CEWA Ongoing Renewal: this course has been approved for Knowledge Cost: $35. Presenter: Sr Shelley Barlow RNDM. Further info or to register, visit http://cfe.org.au/courses-and-events/, email cfe@perthcatholic.org.au, or 08 9241 5221.

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

Tom Lyons, Myrtle Nimmo, Winifred Trinidad, Beatrice Leong, Peter Colleran, Kathleen Howell, Sr Carla, Beryl Kerman, Truus Botman, Eric Walsh, June James, Kathleen Delaney, Sim Tan, Aylmyr Sequeira and all others who are not included in this list.

ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL CHILDREN SINGING ‘CHILDREN OF GOD’ by Joe Orifici and Tony Harris

Please watch our children on YouTube and support them on this wonderful journey. Go to the YouTube website and type in ‘orificiharris’ in the search box, or type in the following link: https://youtu.be/HzUU_h34fa0

“Invitation from the Australian Cardijn Institute and Young Christian Workers (YCW) Perth

Cardijn Anniversary Mass @ 7.00pm, Wednesday 13 November 2019 Mary MacKillop Church, Pelican Pde, Ballajura 6066 Please bring snacks or a plate to share after mass.

Further details: Stefan Gigacz on 0491 077 033 and australiancardijninstitute@gmail.com or Jermaine Beins at perth@ycw.org.au.