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Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Archdiocese of Perth
Western Australia
11th February, 2018 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Next Week’s Readings Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Mark 1:40-45
St Munchin’s Primary School
Principal: Mr Robert Romeo Address: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells
Postal Address: PO Box 172, Gosnells WA 6990
Telephone: 9234 7555 Facsimile: 9398 1581
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 9.00 am - 1.30pm
Entry by: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells
Parish Secretary: Maureen Byrne : 9398 2331
Email: [email protected]
Catechist Coordinator Barbara Ingram : 9398 2864
Safeguarding Officers [email protected]
SVDP Local Contact
Genevieve De Souza : 9398 5375
Parish Priest: Fr Philip PerreauParish Priest: Fr Philip Perreau [email protected]
Address: 175 Corfield St, Gosnells WA 6110
Alternate Entry by:1 Isdell Place, Gosnells Postal Address: PO Box 297, Gosnells WA 6990
Telephone: 9398 2331
Facsimile: 9398 8491
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gosnellsparish.org.au
Tearfully recalling being forced to search for food from garbage and to sleep outside on cardboard mats; Glyzelle Palomar, 12, had a simple but profound question for Pope Francis. "Why did God let this happen to us? Speaking in Manila in 2015 in front of 30,000 young people, Glyzelle told of children being neglected by their parents and how many were caught up in a world of drugs and prostitution. “Why is God allowing such things to happen, even if it is not the fault of the children? And why are there only very few people helping us?” Glyzelle’s question visibly affected Pope Francis. Putting aside his prepared speech, he responded to the young girl. "The nucleus of your question almost doesn't have a reply. Only when we too can cry about the things that you said are we able to come close to replying to that question. Certain realties in life we only see through eyes that are cleansed through our tears.” The Book of Job is an attempt to answer what causes suffering and pain; yet none of Job’s answers fully satisfy his questions. Today’s first reading expresses Job’s lament in the midst of pain and suffering. Life on earth is nothing more than forced labour; time is spent in nothing better than hired drudgery. Like a slave, sighing for the shade, or the labourer with no thought but for his wages, months of delusion I have assigned to me, nothing for myself but nights of grief. Lying in bed I wonder ‘When will it be day?’ Risen I think, ‘How slowly evening comes!’ Restlessly I fret till twilight falls. Swifter than a weaver’s shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath, my eyes will never again see joy. We ourselves contribute much suffering and evil in the world by the abuse of our freedom. Freedom is a God-given gift which we can either use with love or abuse. When freedom is abused, it is so often the innocent like Glyzelle and so many others, who suffer most. The only answer we Christians have to the mystery of suffering is Jesus Christ. Through him we come to realise that suffering is not part of God’s plan for creation, and that God is as repulsed by human suffering as we are. Jesus spent his life, and ultimately gave his life, to alleviate suffering. As Christians we cannot explain the reality of suffering; nor can we take it all away. We can ensure that our eyes are open to it and that our hearts and hands are ready to tackle it. As his disciples, we are required to “touch the suffering flesh of Christ in others” and to heal it as best we can. (The Joy of the Gospel, 24, 270) David J Hore CSsR © Redemptorists 2018
4th February, 20184th February, 2018 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Today’s Readings
Job 7:1-4, 6-7 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Mark 1:29-39
Suffer the little childrenSuffer the little children Gosnells Catholic Gosnells Catholic Gosnells Catholic ParishParishParish
SVDP Emergency Relief Phone 1300 794 054
Marycare Contact Maureen 9398 7375 Anne 9490 3377
Praying For You
Recently DeceasedRecently Deceased
The funeral Mass for Marina Burrows will take place on Tuesday 6 February
at 10.30am in our church.
DeceasedDeceased Joe and Marie Gillanks, Rudolf Ring,
Maurice St Anne
Death AnniversaryDeath Anniversary Robert van den Berg, Fr John Liszka
Our SickOur Sick Karl Potter, Kevin Paine-Coombes,
Sandi Read, Erika Magness, Ian Ballantyne, Mary Savage Morton,
Paula, Mavis Hall
Parish Liturgies
Weekend Mass Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 7.30am, Sunday 9.30am
Weekday Mass
Monday 8.00am Communion Service (Mass on Solemnity only) Tuesday 6.00pm Mass - 1st Tuesday Mass of Anointing Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8.00am Mass Friday 9.00am Mass
Reconciliation Saturday 5.00-5.45pm or anytime by appointment
Buckley Caring Centre 10.00am Mass—Second Thursday of the Month
Rosary After weekday Masses
Exposition Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm with Benediction, Sunday 6.00-7.00pm
Charismatic Prayer Recess til 25th Jan. Queries Dan 0409 849 049
Baptism Sunday at 11.00am, or by arrangement
Marriage By appointment - Minimum SIX MONTHS notice for preparation etc
Rosters for 3/4 February, 2018
Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday 6.00pm
Leonie Higginson Louise Ireland
Mary Ann Bombita
Kaye Cox Stewart Bazzica
Richard Serrano, Remi Biju, Ma Christy Ravanez, Pam
Davies, Lloyd Davies
Patrick Costantino, Angel Donina, Jacqueline Ireland, Stephen Ireland,
Andrea Martin, Jemima Pinto– Menezez
Sunday 7.30am
Elizabeth Joynson
Volunteer Franklin D’Cruz
Cheryl Andrade
Calvin Leguay Peter Mack, Clint Barnes,
Russell Lally Michael Almen, Lance Dcruz, Gabby Keane, Ludia Majiwa
Sunday 9.30am
Hanna Allen Jude Ayeni
Hanna Allen Cornelius
Itotoh Paul Smith
Servite Sister, Brenda Ring, Francisco Aung, Geraldine Pereira, Elsie T– Boundy
Nicole Whittle, Chloe Almstrom, Agna Biju, Aron Biju, Juan Carlos,
Khryzia Casas
Tellers next week: Geoff & Jenny Mills, Cheryl Martin Tellers this week: Chloe Pereira-Smith, Prisca Pereira, Robert Szlezak
Rosters for 10/11 February, 2018
Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
Saturday 6.00pm
Bette Lyra Volunteer
Pam Davies Lynette
Lieveaux Dan Hewitt
Faye Mitchell, Sandra Wren, Louise Ireland, Vivian Loh,
Helen Magness
Matthew Ravanez, Josue Ravanez, Elsa Rehart, Ashton Rica-Franca, Joshua Rozario, Aya Van Ingen
Sunday 7.30am
Yvonne Padua Volunteer
Geoff Mills Greg Drew Geoff Mills Diana Chong, Ann Ralston,
Larry Cavallo Michael Almen, Lance Dcruz, Joel Thomas, Josey Thomas
Sunday 9.30am
Veronica Ayeni Anne Brink
Leanne Crestani
Helen Magness
Cornelius Itotoh
Servite Sister, Angela Bushby, Lenny Dcruz, Kerry Keys,
Carolina Hayward
Emily Crestani, Toby Crestani, Luke Crestani, Larissa Farr, Paige Jacob
Angel Garavillas
Feast Days this Week
Feb 5 Mon St Agatha
Feb 6 Tues
Sts Paul Miki and his Com-panions, Sts Gonsalo Garcia, Peter Baptista and Companions
Feb 7 Wed St Mel
Feb 8 Thurs St Jerome Emiliani, St Josephine Bakhita, St Cuthman
Feb 9 Fri St Teilo
Feb 10 Sat St Scholastica
The Pope’s Prayer Intention - February
Say "No" to Corruption That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
Continuing prayer for those we love is very important to all involved. However, we need to keep our prayer list current and meaningful. Please advise the parish office if/when there is a change of circumstances and prayers are no longer required. If you or someone you know needs our prayers, desires anointing of the sick, a communion visit or a hospital visit, please contact the Parish Office, 9398 2331.
Parish Safeguarding Officers The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people. If you have any safety concerns about a person in the parish or about a child protection or child safety issue, you can
discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officers. Phone 0432 398 973 or email [email protected]
On the Notice Board Francis Xavier School 80 years; La Salle College Book Launch - Clem Mulcahy; Centre for Liturgy Workshops.
Fr Konrad is leaving us Fr Konrad will take up his new appointment as Assistant Priest at Clarkson as from Monday, 12th February.
There will be a Morning Tea farewell for Fr Konrad after the 9.30am next Sunday, 11th February. Please join us to wish him well. Please bring a plate to share- finger food only. There is to be a retiring collection for Fr Konrad at all Masses this weekend.
Psalmist Training Course Date & Time: Wednesday 7, 21 and 28 February and 7 March. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Location: Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 175 Corfield St, Gosnells (or 1 Isdell Place) Participants will learn the principles and practices that apply to the Ministry of the Psalmist with a view to preparing them to sing the Responsorial Psalm during Liturgies of the Word. Topics covered will include an introduction to the Book of Psalms, the place of the Psalms in Christian worship, vocal produc-tion and repertoire. Cost $40 per person. See further details on the notice board. Registration forms are available in the foyer.
Palms Encounters
Palms Encounters tours will provide participants with authentic, hard to come-by experiences. Designed to give you an insight into the daily life of people of another culture, an understanding of sustainable approach-es to reducing poverty and an insight into the life and work of Palms develop-ment volunteers. We still have limited places available for our next trip to Timor-Leste 11-23 March. Contact Palms on 02 9560 5333
Women’s Retreat
Respect Life Office and Anima Women’s Network present a retreat for women: “Finding God in Everyday Life” from 16-18 February, Swan Valley. This live-in retreat provides participants with strate-gies to detach from distractions that hin-der us from intimacy with God, and leads us into the silent depths within. Lead by Christian missionary, Meredith Secomb, PhD, who specialises in the crossover between psychology and spirituality. Places are limited – for more information go to http://rlo.org.au/news-events/anima-retreat-2018/ or call Respect Life Office on 9422 7999.
The University of Notre Dame
Australia.
The University of Notre Dame Australia would like to invite parishioners to learn more about our Preventive Health de-gree. If you have ever wanted to make a difference in the health of our community this could be the course for you. There remains no application or late fees for Notre Dame. More information from the Prospective Students Office on (08) 9433 0533 or [email protected].
New Parish Secretary. We congratulate Naomi Newman on her appointment as our Parish Secretary. Naomi will commence work in the Parish Office this week. We thank all who have shown interest in the position.
Announcing the 2018 “Breakfast
in the Garden” Come and join the fun, meet old friends and make new ones ... 8am Saturday 10 March 2018 Garden Venue - at the Mary MacKillop Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth (St Joseph’s Convent) Bring: $15 for brekkie, chairs, tables, blankets, umbrellas, sun screen, smiles! RSVP: 7th March to: Laurie Mayne: 9271 5649, [email protected]
Whole School Mass Mass will be celebrated at 2.00pm next Friday, 9th February to mark the begin-ning of the new school year. Fr Konrad will celebrate Mass and bid farewell to the students and staff.
Our Children Need You We are in need of more catechists for our after school religious education program for children attending local non-Catholic primary schools. Please contact Fr Philip.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated this Tuesday at Mass at 6.00pm.
Wanted: Your Old
Palms Please bring your old palms from last year’s
Palm Sunday celebration. These will be burned for ashes for Ash Wednesday. A box is in the foyer to receive the palms.
Stop for a Cuppa after Mass Take a few minutes to enjoy the
company of your fellow parishioners. Get to know
someone new! Thanks to all the parishioners who help out on this roster. New roster soon!
After School Religious Education
Classes There will be registration for children attending non-Catholic primary schools, in the Parish Centre on Wednesday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Please bring copy of Baptism Certificate.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
- 4 years old and over Liturgy of the Word is offered for 4 year olds through to 3rd Graders or those who have not received their First Holy Communion. The children go from the church to the Parish Centre and return to the Church for the Offertory Procession. During this time, the volunteers lead the children through prayers, songs and readings that are a simplified message of the Readings of the day.
Surrender - A Lenten Program Available next Sunday - Copies of this beautiful booklet which includes daily reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Provided by your Parish.
Proclaimers of the Word &
Greeters Rosters New rosters are to be prepared. Please add your name to the lists in the foyer if you can help with this ministries.
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