1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

OUR MASS
Mon-Fri:
6.30am, 9.30am
Saturday:
8am, 6pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 6.00pm
Redfield College
Sunday 8.30am
OUR SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation & Exposition: 8.30-9.30am Sat
Baptisms:
By appointment
Weddings:
By appointment
Anointing of The Sick: As requested
OUR PARISH TEAM
Fr Paul Durkin
Fr Harry Kennedy
Fr Joseph Choi
Mal Weber
Tomasz Kukielka
Tina Muscat
Debbie Doughty
Parish Priest
Assistant Priest
Assistant Priest
Parish Secretary
Youth Minister
Catechist & Sacramental
Co-ordinator
Book Keeper
OUR PLACE
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am – 3pm
Phone:
9484 1427
Fax:
9484 0053
Website:
www.stagatha.org.au
Parish School:
9484 7200
E-Mail addresses:
frpaul@stagatha.org.au
frharry@stagatha.org.au
frjoseph@stagatha.org.au
tom@stagatha.org.au
nyrelle@stagatha.org.au
tina@stagatha.org.au
debbie@stagatha.org.au
parishsecretary@stagatha.org.au
Callahan Centre:
20 Boundary Road
Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Postal Address:
PO Box 127
Pennant Hills NSW 1715
Parish School : Kevin Bauer, Principal
9484 7200
School Email: saph@dbb.edu.au
CONVERSION
33rd Sunday in Ordinary time Yr A 16 November, 2014
June, 2009
Weekly bulletin for the parish of St Agatha, Pennant Hills
TODAY'S READINGS
Entrance Antiphon:
The Lord says: my plans for you are peace and not disaster; when
you call to me, I will listen to you, and I will bring you back to the
place from which I exiled you.
First Reading: A Reading from the book of Proverbs
31:10-13. 19-20. 30-31
This text must be seen in context yet, looked at closely, it is not out
of date. Women today surely do not wish to be valued simply for
their beauty. They want to take their place in the building up of the
world. ‘Beauty is empty’ says scripture. Women, like men, find their
worth in more enduring qualities and works.
Responsorial Psalm – Ps 127:1-5
Happy are those who fear the Lord.
Second Reading: St Paul to the Thessalonians 5: 1-6
It does not matter that the Day of the Lord is going to come like a
thief in the night. As children of the light, we belong to the day, and
shall never be caught off guard!
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord;
my branches bear much fruit.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30
The prudence of the man who buried his talent and gave it back was
condemned, because the gospel does not simply encourage us not to
lose the grace and gifts we have received. The good news is a
message of love, and love must have imagination and creativity; it
must be lived.
Saints of the week:
Friday 21st – Presentation of the blessed virgin Mary
Sat 22nd – Memorial of St Ceceilia
COMMUNITY
MISSION
St Agatha’s parish
Reflection
The Gospel tells a simple story. A wealthy man leaves goods for each of three servants to manage while he is gone. The
‘talent’ Jesus refers to was an enormous quantity of precious metal (26 kgs of gold or silver). The immensity of the wealth
entrusted to the servants was far beyond the experience of Jesus’ hearers. Even one talent could be worth more than a
labourer would earn in a lifetime. The parable challenges us to recognise that God’s immense blessings bring great
responsibilities. We are called as God’s people to ‘stay awake and sober’, living as ‘children of the light’.
The owner left his servants all his possessions, everything he had. God has been very generous to us also, has given us so
much, and asks us to ‘invest’ in that life, to live it to the full, to ensure that it produces good fruit - not be hidden away or
wasted. It is as if God says to us: “Your life is my gift to you, what you make of your life is your gift to me!”
Please pray for our recently deceased:
Colette MacKinnon, Benedick Leung, Margaret King
Requiem Mass for Colette MacKinnon Tuesday 18th
November at 11.30am.Those attending are welcome at
Pennant Hills Golf Club (Copeland Rd Beecroft)from
1pm. The parish community assures Duncan and the
family(Simon, Roderick, Ruth & James) of our prayers
and support at this time. Colette taught at Our Lady
Help of Christians (Epping) for approximately 20years
and was also part of the Parish Altar Society. The family
will have a private cremation on Wednesday.
And for those whose anniversaries that occur at
this time:
Ron Farrow
Please pray for the sick in our community:
Juliet Bowron, Max O’Connor, John Swan, Aida Chan
Adoration
All are welcome to attend Adoration in the
Church from 10am – 10pm on Friday 5th
December
Appointment of Archbishop of Sydney
St Agatha’s Parish congratulates and prays for Bishop
Anthony Fisher OP, who was installed as the ninth
Archbishop of Sydney on 12th November.
SERRA VOCATIONS MASS AND DINNER
Father Viet Nguyen SVD, Head of the Divine Word Community in
Marsfield and Father Elmer Ibarra SVD, Vocations Director for
Australia, New Zealand and Thailand, will be celebrating Mass
for Serra at Sacred Heart Church, 2 Richard Porter Way Pymble
on Wednesday 19th November 2014. (Please note change of
day and date)
The evening will commence with Mass at 6.30PM followed by a
light meal and a short meeting. This month Father Elmer will be
our guest speaker and he will be speaking to us about the
missionary activities of the Society of the Divine Word.
Everyone is welcome. We would especially encourage the
members of the Vietnamese Community to “come and see”.
Please remember to pray every day for vocations to the
priesthood, diaconate and the religious life, for the
perseverance of existing vocations and for all seminarians.
Please telephone: Terry Scanlan on 0438 887 295 or email
terry_scanlan@bigpond.com if you would like to attend.
Baptism Congratulations!
Samouel Tarus Mamachan
Who will be baptised this Sunday
Sacramental & Pastoral Visits for November
Mon 17th November at 11am:
Chesalon Nursing Home Anointing of the sick
Wed 26th November at 11am:
Lutanda Manor Anointing of the sick
Date Savers:
Mass for those with Special Needs:
Sunday 30th November at 10.30am
Second Rite of Reconciliation:
Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm
Family Mass for term 4
Sunday 23rd November – 9am
Mass with anointing of the sick
Wednesday 19th November at 9.30am
Ladies Lunch
Tuesday 18th November at 12noon – Dural Country Club
All welcome to attend
ANNUAL DIOCESAN MASS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES HERE AT ST AGATHA’S
The Annual Diocesan Mass for People with Special
Needs and their Families will be celebrated by
Fr Vince Casey, Diocesan Administrator,
Sunday 30 November at 10.30am
at St Agatha’s Parish,
Everyone is most welcome!
To RSVP (for lunch) please call Colleen/Leanne on
9847 0448 or 4332 9825 or email
registrations@dbb.org.au Parishioners please note
there may be changed parking arrangements on the
day. Thank you to all who have offered to provide
slices/biscuits for dessert! Food can be dropped to
the Callahan Centre, when attending Mass on
Saturday night or Sunday morning.
Additional slices/biscuits would be greatly
appreciated!
St Agatha’s parish
Youth Happenings
D-GEN Yr9-11:– 21st November Plenty of fun,
games, friendship and food, in the Callahan Centre
from 7-9pm.
FRAGGIES Yr7+8: Friday 28th November – Fun
and fellowship to be had. See you in the Callahan
Centre opposite the Church for a 7pm sign-on & sign
off at 9pm.
YOUTH GROUPS: Bring yourself, a friend, your great
personality and $2.
New people are always welcome.
Enquiries: Tomek - 0405 393 872 or
tom@stagatha.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/stagathaYM
STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS!
Check the noticeboard for events
happening around Sydney.
Live Life to the Full..Share your Faith..Encounter Christ
iWitness Conference 11th – 14th December(18-35 yr old)
A great opportunity to experience Christian community,
with great international and domestic speakers. For more
information visit – www.lifetothefull.com.au or contact
Fr Paul or Tomek 0405 393 872
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Every Monday in the Parish Centre
at 10.30am
You are most welcome to participate
Envelopes for Planned Giving:
Please collect the envelopes for planned giving
from the back of the church. The parish owes a
great debt of gratitude to those who are so
faithful and generous in supporting its works.
St Vincent de Paul Appeals in December:
St Vincent de Paul cards and calendars are on sale in
the church foyer.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal:
All Masses on the weekend of 13th & 14th December
Hampers ready for distribution: Sunday 7th
December (charities have been notified).
Overseas Volunteering! Palms Australia is a Catholic
organisation that has been sending volunteers to developing
countries for 50+ years. We have recently received numerous
urgent requests from communities in Timor Leste, Kiribati,
Kenya and India for skilled professionals, such as teachers,
accountants, doctors, etc. Want to know more? We are
holding an information session on Sunday 30 November
2014 at 10.30-11.30am at Aquinas Academy (141 Harrington
Street, The Rocks NSW 2000). Please RSVP before 27 Nov to
joey@palms.org.au or call (02) 9518 9551. Look forward to
seeing you there!
A New Conversation in the Australian Church, Mission
and Culture Seminar with Rev Noel Connolly SSC on Friday
21 November from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Gain a deeper
understanding of Pope Francis’ call for a Church that can
dialogue with the world. Please book online:
www.trybooking.com/FXBP
To be held at the Caroline Chisholm Centre, Bldg 2, 423
Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills.
Please see the flyer on the Church Foyer for further details
‘Give a Gift to Christ this Christmas’
If you would like to make up a hamper for a family, please take a tag showing the make-up of the family
you wish to help. Please return the hamper on Sunday the 7th of December before the 10.30am Mass
Thank you for your generosity
Just a few helpful points for when you are making up the hamper:
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5.
Mark the boxes clearly with the hamper number Eg. R7, C5, H17, V3
Use plastic rather than glass bottles. Although we can handle glass if necessary.
For ease of handling use 2 boxes rather than one large box. Don't forget to mark both boxes though.
Please DO NOT include any alcohol, red or green cordials or toy guns.
In some cases, hampers may take up to Christmas Day to be delivered, so perishables may not last. So please
include long life food where possible.
6. Include foods you would normally buy for your own family. Remember its always nice to have Christmas food at
Christmas, but it is also nice to be able to eat in January.
7. The Christmas food could include a small tinned ham, a Christmas cake and a Christmas pudding!
ENJOY MAKING UP THE HAMPERS & HAVE A HAPPY AND HOLY CHRISTMAS
St Agatha’s parish
This Week’s Parish Ministers: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th November 2014
Redfield
College
Mass Times
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.30am
6.00pm
8.30am
Celebrant
Fr Harry
Fr Paul
Fr Harry
Fr Dennis
Fr Harry
Fr Joseph
Readers
M Boldt
J Gracie
P Carneiro
P Smith
A Lim
L Rossi
Y Thomas
S Thomas
D Lea
M Friend
Wardens
R Adji
J Mulders
J Marsden
S Santos
Youth
Communion
M Limbrey
J Crane
1. R Adji
1A. D Riemer
K Holst
2. J Gimenez
3. R Hyland
4. S Zeaiter
M Gimenez
5. P Foertsch
L Nery
S De Silva
Z Friend
S Gupte
D Anderson
Altar Servers
J Grace
C Grace
M Wiggins
N Deitch
A De Silva
J Notohamiprodjo
K Notohamiprodjo
N Pangilnan
C Pangilnan
Preparation
C Joy
E & R Spencer
J Placido
M Lynam
De Souza Family
Music
Ray & Ronnie
Quiet
Pearl & Venitia
Choir
Youth for Christ
Childrens’
Liturgy
Welcomers
Money
Counters
th
rd
16 & 23
November
Julia Bradley
Louise Gardiner
Joan McHugh
Rhonda Miller
Neville Green (c)
Rae Fehon
Jeanette Chin
Ruth Stewart
Martha Roberts
Mark Rowley
Rosary Statue
18th Nov 8pm
Margot Menzies
Tim & Karin
Abrams
4 Binet Way
Glenhaven
Ph: 9659 9036
Sue Macko
Carmael
Underwood
Cecilia
Notohamiprodjo
Altar Society
23 November
A Hughes
Joan McHugh
Toni Bennett
Jessie Steinhour
Rosita Sidik
Fifi Logan
This Week’s Parish Ministers: Our Lord JESUS CHRIST KING of the UNIVERSE
23rd November 2014
Mass Times
Celebrant
Redfield
College
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.30am
6.00pm
8.30am
Fr Paul
Fr Paul
Fr Paul
Fr Denis
Fr Harry
Fr Harry
Readers
G Hall
C Underwood
A Woods
K Holst
Family Mass
N Fongalland
S Revoltar
Ayesha
Saldanha
Anjeli Saldanha
Wardens
A Messina
C Cawley
A King
D De Silva
M Dooley
1. E Spencer
1A. A Rangel
J Crane
2. F Doughty
3. T Cheung
4. M Mouhayet
5. S Thomas
E Kukeilka
N Guerlin
N Fongalland
A Parsons
E Logan
A Raffel
D Anderson
Communion
M Mockler
A Wong
C Shaw
Altar Servers
M Ishak
C Ishak
G DaSilva
N Rossi
M Rossi
G Kang
K Kukielka
J Jenson
D Saverimutti
Preparation
R Paton
P Cheung
Deitch Family
Hendrawan Family
Saldanha
Family
Ray & Ronnie
N
Mascarenhas
Family Mass
Jean
Paul Newton
Family Mass
Family Mass
Moniek Borsovsky
De Silva Family
Music
Childrens’
Liturgy
Welcomers
Money
Counters
th
rd
16 & 23
November
Floral
Ministry for
November
Shirley Reay
Neville Green (c)
Rae Fehon
Jeanette Chin
Ruth Stewart
Martha Roberts
Mark Rowley
Narelle
Macken
Rosary Statue
25 Nov 8pm
Pauline & Michael
Tight
6A Thorn Street
Pennant Hills
9484 7943
Altar Society
30 November
Anne Poile
Christine Denis
Yunita
Futrismo
A Hughes
Floral
Ministry for
November
Fifi Logan