Entrance Antiphon:Cf. Ps 80: 17He fed them with the finestwheat and satisfied them withhoney from the rock.

1st Reading:.Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14-16He fed you with manna, whichneither you nor your fathers hadknown

Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 147:12-15,19-20

Praise the Lord,Jerusalem.

2nd Reading:1 Corinthians 10:16-17That there is only one loaf meansthat, though we are many, weform one body

Gospel Acclamation:John 6:51-52Alleluia, alleluia!I am the living bread fromheaven, says the Lord;whoever eats this bread will livefor ever. Alleluia!

Gospel: John 6:51-58My flesh is real food and myblood is real drink

Communion Antiphon:Jn 6: 57Whoever eats my flesh anddrinks my bloodremains in me and I in him,says the Lord.

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GospelJesus said to the crowd: ‘I am theliving bread which has comedown from heaven. Anyone whoeats this bread will live for ever;and the bread that I shall give ismy flesh, for the life of theworld.’ Then the Jews startedarguing with one another: ‘Howcan this man give us his flesh toeat?’ they said. Jesus replied:‘I tell you most solemnly, if youdo not eat the flesh of the Son of

Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Anyone who does eatmy flesh and drink my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him up on thelast day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. He who eats myflesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in him. As I, who am sent bythe living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me willdraw life from me. This is the bread come down from heaven; not like thebread our ancestors ate: they are dead, but anyone who eats this bread will livefor ever.’

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Reflection by Fr Epeli QimaqimaCorpus Christi Sunday

14th June 2020Can a teenager who is outgoing, enjoy Pokémon and his PlayStation become a Saint? The immediate answeris ‘yes.’ Then the second question should be, ‘is there one that the Church can ‘raise to the altars’ as a modelof Christian charity, heroic virtues and holiness of life?

Later this year, Antonia will be present at the Beatification Ceremony of her son Carlo Acutis.Pope Francis approved the Beatification of Carlo Acutis in February this year but COVID-19delayed the Beatification Mass scheduled for May. Carlo was born in 1991 and died at 15 fromLeukaemia. Like many children today, Carlo did not have the experience of seeing her parentspractise the faith. They hardly went to Mass and family prayers were almost nil. However,Antonia, his mother, was intrigued by her son’s love for Jesus from an early age. She attributesthis to Carlo’s Polish Nanny who she believes taught him about Jesus. Carlo’s love for Jesus wassuch that even at pre-school he would plead with his mother to take him to say ‘hello’ to Jesuswhenever they walked passed a church. At the same time, this was his opportunity to place flowersbefore the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He made his first Holy Communion at the age of 7and from that day onwards committed his life to daily Mass until his death on the 12th of October2006. Because of his faith and example his family went to Mass.

Carlo was a very ordinary parishioner like any other teenager. He did not levitate when he prayed.He did not have visions. He did not receive mystical experiences or similar spiritual gifts fromGod. He was a very ordinary teenager who lived a very ordinary life. He lived the Beatitudes in avery ordinary way among his friends, the poor, the homeless. He enjoyed cartoons, video gamesand playing with his pet dogs. However, he lived as if heaven was ‘here and now.’ It is not a

The Parish BulletinAcknowledgement of the land

We acknowledge the traditional ownersand custodians of this land, theWallumattagal clan, part of the Dharugpeople of the Eoira nation. We walkgently on the land, sharing it with themas we now work and live on it.

Parish DirectoryParish Administrator: Fr Emmanuel SeoEmail: emmanuel.seo@sydneycatholic.orgParish address &contact number:45 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9809-3536Email:office@stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.auOffice hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pmSecretaries: Lou Temprosa (Tue-Wed) Marilyn Vallejo (Thu-Fri)Sacramental Coordinators:Marisa Squadrito & Liz Mulcaresacraments@stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.auBulletin Editor: Meynardo TalisayonParish Bulletin email address:meynardo@laposte.netPlease submit requests for publication by12 noon Wednesday.Acolytes: Arthur LeeReaders & Special Ministers ofCommunion:Sue Metzmacher(Weekdays & Special Roster)Prescilla Luzon (Vigil Mass)Felicity Donnelly (Sundays)Music MinistryCoordinators - 5:30pm Saturday Masses:1st Saturday - Richard Borges (FamilyMass)2nd Saturday - David Foong3rd Saturday - Prescilla Luzon4th Saturday - Aneela PereiraMusic Ministry - Sunday Masses:1st & 3rd SUN 8am - Marianne Goodyer2nd SUN 8am – Muntia Gouw2nd SUN 10 am – Peter & Jenchris1st & 5th SUN 10am – Mary Towers3rd SUN 10am – David Foong4th SUN 10am – Muntia GouwChildren’s Liturgy - Cindy FrancisOther Ministry LeadersUshers/Collectors - Michael WixtedAltar Society - Marie BennettLiturgy Committee - Sue MetzmacherFinance Committee - Stephen ToppleSt Vincent de Paul Society - Jim LemckeCatechists - Judith OrrockParish Safeguarding Support Officer -Lou TemprosaSt Michael’s Primary SchoolSchool Principal - Mr Brian Story53 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9808 2658 Fax: 9807 2330Email:info@smpsmeadowbank.catholic.edu.au

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surprise that for him the Eucharist was his ‘highway to heaven.’ From the moment of his FirstHoly Communion Carlo said, ‘my life plan is to remain always connected to Jesus.’

But he did not keep Jesus to himself. He told others about him especially his friends. He trulybelieved in the True and Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. He cared for the homeless,catechized his friends, he made time to feed the poor at various soup kitchens, he was alwaysattentive to children who were bullied and helped them and he had a big heart for otherchildren who suffered the burden of marriage breakdowns and divorce. In his short 15years oflife, God filled Carlo with the love of his Merciful Heart flowing through his veins from theBlessed Eucharist. One of the remarkable miracles of this young saint is the conversion of hisown mother who will probably live long enough to be present at her son’s Canonisation Masstoo

In our age, secularism continues to wreak havoc and rupture in the very fibre of Christianitywhich is the Church. God has reminded us again through in the example and witness of CarloAcutis he is with his us. Carlo believed this in his young heart as a toddler and he never lostsight of the truths of God taught to him by his nanny. He pursued this truth and met him in theEucharist- Jesus Christ our Risen Lord. Each day since his First Holy Communion Carlo met theRisen Lord in the Eucharist and made the time to spend time with him in Adoration. Sincechurches were opened again, how many of us flock to our parish church to spend time before our EucharisticLord? Isn’t it a relief to be able to be at Mass again and receive Our Lord? Carlo knew this desire for theEucharist and he responded to God’s invitations.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life inyou. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. ForMy flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me,and I in him. Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds onMe will live because of Me (John 6:53-37).”

Carlo was in awe of the Miracles of the Eucharist. He requested his parents to take him to visitthose places where Eucharistic Miracles occurred so that he may document them. Applying hislove for computers he taught got hold of a university-level Computer Science textbook andtaught himself to ‘code’. He then taught himself how to create ‘animation, video editing,making videos with his friends and even dubbing voice-overs on videos of his dogs. This waswhen he was about 8 or 9. By 2002 he had documented 150 miracles of the Eucharist on hiswebsite http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/. It is rare that we can access a website that wascreated by a Saint! His exhibitions of the Eucharistic Miracles have travelled throughout theworld.

Today is Corpus Christi Sunday. Carlo Acutis is a Saint of the Eucharist! Here is a young saintwhose life ‘read like the life of Christ.’ Here is young saint who desired that many come andknow and love Jesus truly present in the Eucharist! Here is a young saint that teenage childrencan identify with. Here is a young saint who will intercede for your young people in heaven.

I invite you check out Carlo’s website and read up on his ordinary life. I warn you though, hemight inspire you to do good things you can’t imagine yourself doing for others. I hope thatas you read his story you too will be touched by the rays of heavenly light.

O Sacrament Most Holy! O Sacrament Divine! All Praise and All Thanksgiving be Every Moment Thine!

In Christ,Fr Epeli

Reflection Continued

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Restrictions eased on churches.From 1 June, up to 50 people are allowed to attendMass or private prayer in a church, following socialdistancing rules- in line with clubs, restaurants, pubsand other venues. Up to 50 people can now also attendbaptisms and funerals and 20 attend weddings. This is a welcome development and ArchbishopAnthony Fisher OP would like to personally thank thetens of thousands of people who signed a petitionasking the NSW Government to ease restrictions onplaces of worship. You’ll find a copy of ArchbishopFisher’s Pastoral Letter attached. All parishes must ensure that their churches are notleft unattended when their doors are open and they mustkeep written records with names and contact details ofeveryone who comes into the church at any time andthese records must be kept for at least 4 weeks. Catholics across the country have also been asked toregister their attendance at their local parish viawww.massregister.com.au in line with the FederalGovernment’s 3-step framework for the easing ofCOVID-19 restrictions. If a confirmed case of COVID-19 occurs in a parish,every person who has registered as an attendee of theparish will receive an email notifying them of thediagnosis and the date and time the infected personattended the church. No other details will be provided. Parishes that request access to the contact details oftheir parishioners will need to undertake to comply withprivacy requirements and ensure parishioners are giventhe option to unsubscribe from any email lists.

Are you struggling in this time ofcrisis?Depression. Anxiety. Loneliness. Conflict. Stress.CCareline 13 18 19 is a free and confidential helplinefor counselling, relationships, parenting, ageing,disabilities, addictions and mental health.For help finding help, call CCareline on 13 18 19

Petition by Catholics to ask that No One IsLeft Behind. As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens itsgrip, people seeking protection and migrants invulnerable situations have been left with no safety net.Please join us by signing and sharing the Catholicpetition to leave no one behind during the COVID-19Pandemic: https://www.change.org/nooneleftbehind

Collections Update 7 June 2020Thank you for the generosity of all parishioners.1st Collection (assists clergy): $6252nd Collection- loose & envelopes (parish costs): $1,855DIRECT TRANSFER GIVINGPlease consider using a direct recurring automatic transfer forSunday offerings. It is a safe, secure process that each person caneasily setup via their own online banking to give to the parish ona weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.Parish First Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04292002; Account Name: St Michael’s PastoralRevenueParish Second Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04295003; Account Name: St Michael’s ChurchPlease use your envelope number (if you have one) as areference for the transaction.CREDIT CARD GIVINGPlease contact the Parish Office to setup giving via credit cards.

NOTE: Those who haven’t donetheir Mandatory SALT Trainingplease contact the parish office

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SALT TRAINING

If you are a Minister, which includes Acolytes, ReadersCommunion Ministers, Wardens, Welcomers, Musicians,AV Operators, Catechist, Children’s Mass or a Volunteeror are considering volunteering you are required tocomplete this Parish Compliance. This includes• Obtain a Working with Children Check - this nowincludes Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Wardens andanyone who volunteers• Sign a Volunteers Form• Sign a Code of Conduct Form• Do an online Induction course on Safeguarding course(SALT Training) or attend an Induction course at theParish.Completing a Safeguarding course (Salt Training) online –please email office@stmichaelsatmeadowbank.org.au toset up an online account with the Archdiocese.To set up an account yourself see: shorturl.at/jAH45

PLENARY COUNCIL DISCERNMENTPAPERS RELEASEDDue to the COVID 19 pandemic the National PlenaryCouncil Assembly has been postponed to October2021(Adelaide) and April 2022 (Sydney). Importantly aspart of the journey towards the national Assembly, thediscernment papers foundational to the development of theworking paper and ultimately the agenda for the Assemblyare available on the National Plenary Council webpageunder the Discernment tab:https://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/continuing-the-journey-of-discernment/

Livestreaming of Parish MassesThe Archdiocese of Sydney is regularly updating itswebsite and social media platforms with the latestinformation on parishes that are offering their Massesonline for parishioners to watch during this time ofpandemic. Please contact Michael Kenny via email toshare any of these updates that can be posted online-Email: michael.kenny@sydneycatholic.org

Roster: 20 / 21 June 2020

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Prayer to St Michael theArchangel. Saint Michael the Archangel,defend us in the day of battle. Be oursafeguard against the wickedness and snaresof the devil. May God rebuke him, wehumbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of theheavenly host, by the power of God, cast

into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander throughthe world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Liturgy for this week (15 - 21 June 2020)

Sacraments:Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:45pm-5:15pm (AEST)Devotions:Prayer for Priests: Every 1st Saturday at 8:45amFirst Friday Sacred Heart Devotion: 3rd July at 7pmMorning Prayer: Every Sunday at 7:35amRosary: 8:50am on weekdays before the Mass (except Friday)Holy Hour and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:(With Reconciliation and Benediction)8:15am-9:15am every Friday & SaturdayDivine Mercy Novena & Chaplet - Wednesdays after AM Mass

Time Acolyte ReadersExtraordinaryMinisters of HolyCommunion

5:30PMVigil Jim Lemcke

Arlene BurtonSue Metzmacher N/a

8:00AM Meynardo Talisayon Gregory ChengMaureen Fairbairn N/a

10:00AM Moussa El Bayeh Joan D'souzaJonathan Ling N/a

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CatholicCare outreach to the lonelyand isolated CatholicCare and the Parishes of theSydney Archdiocese are here to support vulnerablepeople in our local communities during lockdown.We can connect local volunteers to people whoneed help with their shopping and errands or evenjust for a regular friendly chat over the phone. Ifyou, or someone you know, could use a little helpduring this time, CCareline 13 18 19 can connectyou with a local volunteer from your community.CCareline 13 18 19 is a free and confidentialhelpline for counselling, relationships, parenting,ageing, disabilities, addictions and mental health.CCareline is here to help. Call 13 18 19 Monday toFriday 8am to 6pm. Please attached Parishnewsletter for the contact details.

Weekday Services this week:Weekday Masses:9:15am - Tuesday to SaturdayNo need to register in websiteWeekend Masses:MUST REGISTER IN WEBSITE5:30pm - Saturday Vigil Mass (AEST)8:00am & 10:00am - Sunday Masses

Church Cleaning, Altar Linen & Flowers Wehave a great team of helpers who arrange flowers, clean andvacuum the church on a weekly basis. We always need more help.Contact Marie Bennett on 0447 830 551 to volunteer. Flowerscost about $100 per week. Please consider donating to the AltarSociety. Donation boxes are at the church doors or can be madethrough the Parish Office.

Parish Weekly Mass OfferingsTuesday 16th June 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for Aldo TomaselloWednesday 17th June 9:15am

Thanksgiving Mass for D. Tan FamilyThursday 18th June 9:15am

1st Death Anniversary of Leung Ling KitFriday 19th June 9:15am

Mass of Remembrance for Fr John EvansSaturday 20th June 9:15am

Thanksgiving for Good Health of Tan Family

Baptism of

on 14th June 2020, Sunday at 11:30amParents: Staleki & Nancy Roberts