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Last Sunday in Ordinary time Yr A
Our Lord JESUS CHRIST KING of the UNIVERSE
23 November, 2014
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
Weekly bulletin for the parish of St Agatha, Pennant Hills
TODAY'S READINGS
OUR SACRAMENTS
Entrance Antiphon:
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
The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity,
wisdom and power and honour: to him be glory and power for ever.
First Reading: A Reading from the prophet Ezekiel
34:11-12. 15-17
The prophet tries to give hope to those deported to Babylon. Having
held the bad shepherds (often, the kings of Israel) responsible, God
promises to gather all his scattered sheep, especially the most
abandoned. For this he will raise up a new David, a king who will lead
his flock in the ways of justice and love.
Responsorial Psalm – Ps 22:1-3. 5-6
The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Second Reading: St Paul to the Corinthians 15:20-26. 28
Christ’s royal power is to make us pass from death to life, to destroy
the powers of evil, and bring all people together in God.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David!
Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
The description of the Son of Man coming in glory describes how the
king-shepherd sorts the good from the wicked. The law of love – the
criterion of judgement – will be all the more pressing because Christ,
the judge, identifies himself with the disinherited.
Saints of the week:
Monday 24th – St Andrew Dung Lac and companions
COMMUNITY
MISSION
St Agatha’s parish
Reflection on the feast of Christ the King:
Today, on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we venerate Christ the King; he comes among us as Prince of Peace
and Lord of Lords. At his trial he will say before Pilate: “My kingdom is not of this world.”(John 18.36). Yet Jesus’
mission was to declare that the kingdom of God is among us and within us. He taught us to pray to the Father: “thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Today’s gospel reminds us that it is only in his final
‘glory’ that he exercises his kingship. When he came among us, he made himself the ‘Servant’ of all. The criterion
by which we will be judged when we come into the presence of God is practical, simple and clear. It is not so much
what we do for the God ‘we cannot see’ that matters, in the end, but what we do for one another – expressing the
fact that we are true children of the same Father (1 John 4:20). And among God’s children it is the poor and needy
who should have our special care – our ‘preferential option’. When you did it for the least of these, you did it for
me! Mother Teresa offered this reflection & prayer based on Mt 25.31-46:
Mother Teresa said:
‘Many today are starving for ordinary bread. But there is another kind of hunger – the hunger to be wanted, to be
loved, to be recognised. Nakedness too is not just the want of clothes, but also about loss of dignity, purity, and selfrespect. And homelessness is not just want of a house; there is homelessness of being rejected, of being unwanted
in a throwaway society. The biggest disease in the world today is the feeling of being unwanted and uncared for.
The greatest evil in the world is lack of love, the terrible indifference towards one’s neighbour.’ Lord, warm our cold
hearts with your grace, so that we your disciples may produce the fruits of love.
Please pray for our recently deceased:
Colette MacKinnon, Benedick Leung,
Margaret King
And for those whose anniversaries that occur
at this time:
Needra Doyle, Natividad Basso
Please pray for the sick in our community:
Juliet Bowron, Max O’Connor, John Swan,
Aida Chan, Rachel Luchetti
Congratulations and Prayers
Bishop Peter Comessoli has been chosen by
Pope Francis as the third Bishop of Broken Bay.
We congratulate Bishop Peter and pray God's
blessing on his ministry of leadership in our diocese.
Adoration
All are welcome to attend Adoration in the
Church from 10am – 10pm on Friday 5th
December
Mount St Benedict Centre: Advent Festival of Readings and
Songs
In Advent, we the Church, celebrate the coming of Christ:
past, present & future. This Festival of readings & songs
gives expression to our yearning for these comings, to our
watching and waiting, to our expectancy & hope. Come & be
part of this joyous prayer, which helps us to ponder the
coming of Christ in history, mystery & glory.
When: Sunday 30 November; Afternoon Tea: 3.30-4.30;
Festival: 4.30-5.30.Cost: Donation towards Good Samaritan
ministries, Kiribati.
Where: Mt St Benedict Centre Chapel; 449D Pennant Hills
Rd, Pennant Hills. Entrance off Hull Rd
Bookings (for catering purposes only) by: Wednesday 26
November.
Phone: 9484 6208; mtstbenedict@bigpond.com
Baptism Congratulations!
Sean David Evans
Dylan Justin Montalbo
George Maxwell Grey
Benjamin Timothy Eaton
Mia Luisa Zavone
Amelia Hannah Dixon
Who will be baptised this Sunday
Advent Wreath
We shall continue the tradition of the lighting of the
Advent Wreath at the beginning of each Mass in
Advent, beginning next Sunday, 30th November.
Families may wish to consider having their own Advent
Wreath at home as they prepare for Christmas.
Sacramental & Pastoral Visits for November
Wed 26th November at 11am:
Lutanda Manor Anointing of the sick
Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent
The second rite of reconciliation will be held on
Wednesday evening 10th December beginning at
7.30pm. There will also be Reconciliation available
from 5.00-5.45pm on each Saturday in Advent.
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
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Every Monday in the Parish Centre
at 10.30am
You are most welcome to participate
St Agatha’s parish
Youth Happenings
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.
Opportunity for Year 6s to try the Youth Group on
the Friday 5th December 7-9pm
D-GEN Yr9-11:– Friday 12th December Plenty of
fun, games, friendship and food, in the Callahan
Centre from 7-9pm.
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.
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!
Calling all bakers! St Agatha’s is hosting a lunch for the families
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that are attending the Disability Mass next Sunday 30
November. We need some slices and cakes for dessert. They can
be dropped at the school hall after any of the morning masses. If
you have any questions contact Trish Anderson 0428 604 405
Today is the last Sunday in the liturgical year. To grow as a living and vibrant parish, we rely on one another's gifts
and works of service, and on the love and forbearance we extend to one another. On behalf of the parish, many
thanks to all who participate in the various ministries and works of service, helping us celebrate the liturgy well. We
thank and acknowledge you all. It is an enormous support for the priests in celebrating the Liturgy, which is the
source and central part of our life as a parish community.
Thanks to all who attend and participate regularly. Thanks also to
To readers who proclaim the Word of God
To wardens who take up the offerings which support the works of the parish
To special Communion ministers who distribute the Eucharist to the assembly and to those unable to be with us
To those who serve at the altar
To those who prepare the altar and church
To those who contribute to make our worship more beautiful and joyful through music and song
To those in children’s Liturgy who make the experience of Mass more meaningful for everyone in the family!
To welcomers who do so much to make our parish and our worship a place of hospitality
To money counters who offer practical support
To those in the Altar Society & floral arrangement, who make our church a beautiful place of worship for God and
for the people
‘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
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return the hamper on Sunday the 7 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:
1. Mark the boxes clearly with the hamper number Eg. R7, C5, H17, V3
2. Use plastic rather than glass bottles. Although we can handle glass if necessary.
3. For ease of handling use 2 boxes rather than one large box. Don't forget to mark both boxes though.
4. Please DO NOT include any alcohol, red or green cordials or toy guns.
5. 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: 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
Music
Ray & Ronnie
N
Mascarenhas
Family Mass
Jean
Paul Newton
Family Mass
Family Mass
Childrens’
Liturgy
Welcomers
Money
Counters
th
rd
16 & 23
November
Shirley Reay
Neville Green (c)
Rae Fehon
Jeanette Chin
Ruth Stewart
Martha Roberts
Mark Rowley
Narelle
Macken
Rosary Statue
25th Nov 8pm
Moniek
Borsovsky
Pauline &
Michael Tight
6A Thorn Street
Pennant Hills
9484 7943
De Silva Family
Shirley Reay
Altar Society
30 November
Anne Poile
Christine Denis
Yunita Futrismo
Celebrant
Redfield
College
6.00pm
7.30am
9.00am
10.30am
6.00pm
8.30am
Fr Paul
Fr Joseph
Fr Denis
Fr Harry
Fr Harry
Fr Paul
Readers
R Kennaugh
C Kennaugh
R De Souza
P Carneiro
C Johnstone
B Gristi
M Lynam
C Man Yan
V Logan
N Prakash
Wardens
D Tucker
C McKenna
Vacant
J Minogue
L Tadrose
R Hyland
S Messina
J Gimenez
S Kennaugh
A Kennaugh
D Kennaugh
1. E Spencer
1A. V Frizza
2. R Miller
3. L Periera
4. R Panandam
5 T Plotel
S De Silva
L Nery
N Deitch
B Faehrmann
C Grace
J Grace
S Parsons
M Anderson
D Bower
M Zahra
K Adidharma
S Chan
Preparation
J & J Corbett
D Salvestro
Wiggins Family
Foertsch Family
Pereira Family
Music
Childrens’
Liturgy
BBE
Quiet
Peter & Juliet
Mark Berry
Quiet
Cathy Kennaugh
Lisa Rossi
Claire Gould
Chris Gould
Cecilia
Notohamiprodjo
Communion
Altar Servers
Julia Bradley
Welcomers
Money
Counters
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16 & 23
November
Floral
Ministry for
November
Fifi Logan
This Week’s Parish Ministers: First Sunday of Advent 30th November 2014
Mass Times
A Hughes
Robert De Souza (c)
Beverley De Souza
Vivienne Lea
Gaynor Donnelly
Joselyn HordernSmith
Rosary Statue
1 Dec 8pm
(Monday)
Antanina & Ted
Hook
58 Chapman Ave
Beecroft
Ph: 9484 1438
Altar Society
7 December
Amelia Pereira
Len Pereira
Julia Symons
Rashika Dias
A Hughes
Floral
Ministry for
December
Jane McGirr
55+ Group Reminder for those who have paid for Christmas lunch
Friday 12th Dec at the Marriott Nth Ryde 12noon sharp
Some will travel by 11.18am train from Pennant Hills in the 5th carriage from front. Alight Macquarie Park
station in front of the lift, when you go through the ticket barrier turn right, cross Waterloo Rd walk 5 mins to
Marriott. Those travelling by car, turn left off Lane Cove Rd into Talavera Rd; go into driveway to boom gate.
Any enquiries – Kath 9871 5812