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Para Hills Modbury
Catholic Parish
19th October 2014
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A (Green)
Parish Team
FR MANU KUMBIDIYAMACKAL MSFS
(PARISH PRIEST)
GRACE HEALEY
(Pastoral Associate)
JILL BROKENSHA
(Secretary)
ANGELA COON
(APRIM at St Francis Xavier)
Parish Admin Office
50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley 5090
Ph: 8264 7590 Fax: 8265 2012
Email:
paramodcath@adam.com.au
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm
Holy Trinity Church
3 James Street, Para Hills 5096
John XXIII Church
50 Reservoir Rd, Hope Valley 5090
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
CELEBRATED AT 6PM
10AM MASSES.
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of this region.
Let us share and learn together for reconciliation and justice.
Parish Mass Times
SINDI KINLOCH
(Parish Assistant)
PAULINE LAI
(Finance Officer)
&
BAPTISMS
Celebrated EITHER during the
6pm, 8am & 10 am Masses on
the 2nd Sun of the month OR
11.30am at Holy Trinity
12noon at John XXIII
(Alternately on 4th Sun)
Bookings to be made through
the Parish Office.
MARRIAGES
By appointment only.
REGIONAL CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
St Francis Xavier’s
(Primary) 8251 9500
Carignane St,
Wynn Vale 5127
Gleeson College
(Secondary) 8282 6600
40-60 Surrey Farm Drive,
Golden Grove 5125
Bulletin Vol.11 Issue 39
Deadline: Tuesday pm
Saints/Feast Days
Of the Week
Saturday Vigil 6pm John XXIII Church
23rd St John of Capistrano
24th St Anthony Mary Claret
Sunday
8am John XXIII Church,
10am Holy Trinity Church
Reconciliation (Confession) 5.30pm Sat at John XXIII and
after 9.15am Mass on 1st Sat. of the Month at Holy Trinity.
Go to the ends of the World…Proclaim my name to all…
“The other is my salvation,” saints in past generations said, and they understood “the other” as all
people everywhere. This is the challenge we hear on Missions Sunday, which is celebrated today
throughout Churches all over the world. Our Lord has not only given us a command, but also a
privilege. He has honoured us with the responsibility of acting as His ambassadors throughout the
world to tell his story and to share His love. Imagine, we each play an integral role in His plan of
salvation for all people and that brings about our own in turn. If a parish has no awareness and
consciousness of being “sent” by God to speak His words, to do His work, and to accomplish His
will in this world, then it is not a Catholic Christian Parish!” We are not living up to our Catholic
Christian identity if we don’t fulfil this calling to “go forth” and become Christ’s witnesses in the
world around us.
When Jesus asked his disciples to follow him, when he asked them to lay down their lives and
then sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom he was asking them to give witness to himself. As we
live out this in everyday life we make ourselves available to participate in the ongoing mission of
God in this world. Mission then is giving witness to who Jesus is through the proclamation of
what we believe lived out in our daily actions; actions of loving God and loving others!
It is local and global – It involves our worship and devotion as well as our outreach and love to
neighbour. The church becomes the foundation and anchor point for the continual retelling and
celebration of the gospel story. The world, all of it becomes the context in which we live out the
ongoing story of the gospel as participation in God’s Mission and Ministry in the world!
Fr. Manu Kumbidiyamackal
KIDS CORNER
Kids Corner
Everything we have was given to us by God, who gives love with unending generosity.
How often do we remember to say “thank you” or to return just a little of what
we have been given?
In the Gospel reading today the Pharisees were jealous of Jesus because he was so popular
with the people, and he often criticized the Pharisees. They were expecting him to tell the people to give their money to God and not to the Romans. The Pharisees knew that anyone who
did not pay their taxes was immediately arrested and punished.
Jesus answered the trick question wisely. He told the people to give back to Caesar what
belonged to him, but at the same time, to give back to God what belonged to God. Jesus
wanted them to return the love which God gave to them. We, too can share everything with our
heavenly father by giving him the gift of ourselves: all that we are and all that we have.
Give this prayer of love to God:
Eternal God, the light of the minds that know you,
The joy of the hearts that love you,
The strength of the wills that serve you
Grant us so to know thee that we may truly love you,
So to love thee that we may fully serve you,
whom to serve is perfect freedom. Amen
OUR PARISH WEBSITE: http://paramodcath.com.au
ARCHDIOCESE WEBSITE: www.adelaide.catholic.org.au
Readings for 26th October 2014
1st Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
2nd Reading: Thessalonians 1:5-10
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
Musicians, Singers, Cantors
We need musicians for John XXIII and
Holy Trinity. If you can play a guitar, piano, etc,
or sing we need you. We have weeks at
John XXIII or Holy Trinity where we only have
CD’s. They are ok but it’s not the same as live
music. Live music brings our Liturgies to a
joyous prayerful level that enhances our prayer
with God. We need you to commit to a level of
self-motivation and reliability. Please if you ever
thought to yourself, I would love to sing, play an
instrument or both …… Talk with Fr Manu or
Grace Healey.
Thank you to all of you that are already
committed in ministering at our liturgies, we
appreciate your dedication and commitment.
LAY MINISTRY
Para Hills/ Modbury Parish is a vibrant
parish - we have dedicated
parishioners who volunteer in Lay Minister roles.
If you have a gift or talent that you wish to share
with your parish please let us know. We always
need more Lay Ministers as
Eucharist Ministers, Readers, Welcomers,
Commentators.
We are desperate for projectionists at both John
XXIII and Holy Trinity. We really need to share
this commitment. The power points are part of
our Liturgy and we need more people to operate
this Ministry. We need religion instruction
Teachers and Children’s liturgy ministers. If you
have ever thought to yourself, I would love to
be…… Talk with Fr Manu or Grace Healey.
Community Garden News!
Next Community Garden gathering morning will be
on Saturday 25th October, 9 -12 p.m. We have planted some silverbeet. If you have a receipe with
silverbeet as an ingredient, please email me and we
will advertise it in the Bulletin.
Hopefully our crop will do well.
paramodcath@adam.com.au
Happy Birthday October Babies
21st
23rd
25th
John MacGrath, Heidi Giebel,
Tarlee Penwill
Phyllis Truman
James Irwin
Our Community’s Prayer Petitions
During October
PLEASE NOTE: THE NAMES ON THE SICK LIST WILL REMAIN
FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED.
BULLETIN PRAYER LIST: Please note that names can only be added to this list by
immediate family, or the ill person themselves (for reasons of privacy).
Please Remember in your Prayers
THOSE WHO ARE SICK, especially:
Elizabeth Meikle, Rita Robinson, Cathy Sharkey, Frances Davies, Pauline Fuller,
Eileen Ryan, Gary Lockyer, David Bird, Yvonne Summers,
June Tucker, Richard McDonald, Darcy Ridley, Ursula Spencer, Joy Almeida,
Marie Bakaj, Brett Speed, Jennifer Francou, Owen Cannard,
Regan Barry, John Cherry, Dudley Dolman, Anastazia Proc, Fr. Michael Walsh,
Pat Feutrill, Paul Holmes, Michael Lochhead, Margaret Scott, Christopher Malone,
Odette Dotter, Felix Williams, Kay Kennedy, Therese Middeldorp,
Michaela Matthews.
Those Recently Deceased
Ethel O’Hanlon, Merv Bowman (Corrie Bowman’s Father-in-Law),
Sarah Killen, Lynette Bird, Peter Quinn, Petronella (Nell) Boog,
Alan Croucher.
What’s happening during
OCTOBER 2014
[J23 = John XXIII Church, HT = Holy Trinity Church]
[LWHC = Liturgy of the Word with Communion]
Mon 20th LWHC, 9.15am, HT
Friendship Bowls, 1pm-3.30pm, J23
R.E., 4pm-5pm, HT
Tues 21st MASS, 9.15am, J23
LWHC, 9.15am, HT
Reach Out, 9.45am, J23
Wed 22nd MASS, 7pm, HT
Over 50’s, 12.30pm-3.30pm, HT
Beer Wine & Port, 7.30pm, J23
Thur 23rd MASS, Modbury Hospital, 11am
Christian Meditation, 2pm, J23
Fri 24th MASS, 9.15 am, HT
Craft Group, Bus Trip 9.00am.
Holy Hour, 3pm, HT
Sat 25th MASS, 6pm, J23
Sacramental Program, 4pm, J23
Sun 26th MASS, 8am, J23
MASS, 10am, HT
Due to Craft Group Bus Trip there will be
no LWHC at John XXIII
this coming Friday 24th October.
This weekend our parish will be holding the
annual Catholic Mission World Mission Appeal.
This year we are invited to reach out and support
the crucial work of the Jamaican Catholic Church
in helping people turn away from violence and crime
to seek a new future through the power of education
and the spirit of Jesus Christ.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Give the Lord glory and honour.
Our Community News . . .
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
HQ: 1300 729 202 from 9.00 — 1.00pm
or www.vinnies.org.au
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
What do you mean by crushing my people;
by grinding the face of the poor. Isaiah 3: 15
Only 2 calls last week with 4 Adults and 2 Children
all wanting help with Food.
To date this year we have assisted 162 families
with an average of 4.4 calls per week.
As always we do appreciate all the support we receive
from you all in helping the needy in our own area.
Our pantry needs at John XXIII this week are:
Breakfast Cereals, Margarine and Tinned Meat.
God Bless you all.
REACH OUT
Tuesday 21st October, 2014
Mass 9.15am at J23 followed by a cuppa
Reader:
Rafael
Offertory:
Leo & Jos
Communion: Jos & Clem
Altar Server: Wayne
All Welcome
DEVELOPMENT FUND
Congratulations Maureen Frost
Ticket No. 39
Drawn by Fr Manu
for Michael Flavel
Contact: Marg Dolman 8264 1317
to be included in the draw.
RAIN WATER TANK PROJECT
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Thanks to all who have donated bottles, cans,
jars etc to our project. Thanks also to the people who
have given cash donations,
everything is a big help and is gratefully received.
Once this is paid off we will have other projects coming
up so keep up the good work
and urge others to follow your example.
Dudley Dolman
Jim Gibson
DIVINE MERCY
The next Divine Mercy Eucharistic
Adoration will be this Sunday,
26th October
at 3pm at Holy Trinity Church.
The Modbury Conference of St Vincent de Paul
Society is hosting a Musical Evening
By “SAPOL” (SA Police Band)
On Friday 7th November at 7.00pm at
John XXIII Parish Centre 50 Reservoir Rd.
Hope Valley
Cost $5.00 Single or $10.00 for Family of 4.
Supper provided
Tickets after all Masses
or call Mary on: 8264 1742
PARA HILLS ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Our conference is trialing a new system where clients
come to the church for help for food and counselling.
So far in August and September we have had around
15 needy families.
We are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday
between 10am—11am. Appointment times are made
between clients and our members who are on duty.
We are always looking for new members.
Contact Dudley Dolman 8264 1317
A JOURNEY OF FAITH DURING ADVENT
Monday, 17th November, 24th November,
1st December and 8th December. Both at
John XXIII and Holy Trinity Churches
Starting at 7.30 for a 9 p.m. finish.
Topics will be Prayer, Discernment, Holiness and
Evangelization. There will be a sheet at the back of the
church if you are interested.
Please put your names down so that we can get an
idea how many would be coming.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated
for stationery.
Contact Grace Healey for more information on
82647590
Pavers Donated
A big thank you to all those who donated Pavers
for the Community Garden at John XXIII
and The Barbeque area at Holy Trinity.
A big thank you to those who picked up pavers and
those who are doing the work
laying the pavers at both places.
Carlo Anzellotti, Jim Gibson, John Jarrad,
Johanna and Laurie Treadwell, Pat and John Cherry,
Glenys Redding, Jan & Ron Van Der Borch,
Rafael Rotolo, Dudley Dolman and Michael Healey.
COME AND HAVE A CUPPA AFTER MASS
After masses is a great time to catch up
with one another and welcome visitors.
The next “Cuppa After Mass” is on next weekend,
25th/26th October.
We would like helpers to make this possible,
at John XXIII and Holy Trinity.
Please contact the Parish Office on: 8264 7590.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FAITH
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Lives of the Saints
Papal Encyclicals & Letters
Teachings of the Magisterium
Insights in the Gospels of Mark, John etc.
How to read the Bible
Does the Church still teach that?
The persecuted Church
Pilgrimages
A Catholic perspective of World News
Video/DVD Library every 3rd Sunday of the month
at Holy Trinity.
The Library will be open next - 19th October - after
10AM MASS.
WE ARE ALL CALLED TO HOLINESS DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE
ALBERTON SUPPER CLUB
We invite everyone to join us at the Alberton Hotel
on the 3rd Monday of every Month
(except December)
Our next meeting
will be on Monday 20th October, at 6pm.
Our guest speaker will be Sarah Moffatt from the
Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults.
For bookings please phone the hotel on 84471069.
For further details please contact
Judy Hoffman on 82611603.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGN 2014
Help Save Mothers & Babies
Help Save Mothers & Babies
With the support of Archbishop Wilson,
the 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign continues daily
outside Mareeba Abortion Clinic,
21 Belmore Terrace Woodville
until Sunday 2nd November 2014.
Please come for 1 or more hours and peacefully pray.
Enq Alan & Helen Tyson 8364 4516, 0412 389 875,
0400 364 403, itm54au@gmail.com,
https://www.facebook.com/40daysforlifeadelaide.
Upcoming events
in St Francis Xavier's Cathedral:
Tuesday, October 21 - 5.45pm, Mass to celebrate 100
years of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Sunday, October 26 - 11.00am, Catholic Women’s
League Mass to conclude 100 year celebrations
October 29 - 30, Patriarchal visit of His Eminence the
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Boutros Rai
Advance notice: Saturday December 20 – 10am,
Priestly Ordination of Deacon Tony Telford-Sharp
More events: http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/newsand-events/upcoming-events
DVD OF OUR COMMEMORATION MASS
FOR SAINT JOHN XXIII
The DVD’s for our Celebration Mass are now
available for collection. Those who have ordered
a copy can now collect them from the
Parish Office, at a cost of $5.00.
There are extra limited copies available.
BEER WINE PORT GROUP
BEER WINE PORT GROUP’s next meeting/tasting
(Wine Night) is this coming Wednesday
22nd October at 7.30pm in the
John 23rd Mass Centre
meeting room at Hope Valley.
Everybody is welcome to join us in tasting beautiful
wines from the Barossa Valley. Our guest this month is
Ben Chipman from Tomfoolery Wines, Light Pass in the
Barossa.
For all information on BWP activities,
including Bus Trips, Dinners, etc.
please contact
Greg Dew on 8265 1566 or 0411 774 510.
LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP
Charismatic Healing Mass
Wednesday 22nd October
Sr Margaret Scully giving Homily
Rosary 7pm
Mass 7.30pm including Sacrament of Anointing
followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayer
Ministry, and Candlelit prayer
in the spirit of Taize, and supper
at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
420 Seaview Rd, Henlye Beach,
All welcome. Enquiries: Pauline 0403 002 240
St Joseph's High School
Mary MacKillop College
2014 Annual Reunion
6.30-10pm Friday 24 October
All past students, staff and friends are invited to
Celebrate 70 years!
Mary MacKillop College Gymnasium $30
inclusive of food and beverages
Bookings: Trish ph 8342 0785
THE SOUTHERN CROSS
The October edition of the Southern Cross
is now available. Only $2
Please Support Your Local Catholic Newspaper.
CHUCKLE CORNER
Through the pitch-black night, the captain sees a light
dead ahead on a collision course with his ship.
He sends a signal: "Change your course 10 degrees east."
The light signals back: "Change yours, 10 degrees west."
Angry, the captain sends: "I'm a navy captain!
Change your course, sir!"
"I'm a seaman, second class," comes the reply.
"Change your course, sir."
Now the captain is furious. "I'm a battleship!
I'm not changing course!"
There is one last reply. "I'm a lighthouse. Your call."