Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

Vol. 197/10/2018

6th & 7th October 2018

May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia!

If we love one another,

God will live in us

in perfect love.

Alleluia!

Gospel Mark 10:2-16

1. O blessed are those who fear the Lord

and walk in his ways! By the labour of your hands you shall eat.

You will be happy and prosper. R.

2. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the heart of your house;

your children like shoots of the olive, around your table. R.

3. Indeed thus shall be blessed the man who fears the Lord.

May the Lord bless you from Zion in a happy Jerusalem

all the days of your life! May you see your children’s children.

On Israel, peace! R.

COMPANIONSHIP

Some may consider marriage as an outmoded institution in today’s world, but most people disagree, considering marriage as the culture’s most profound symbol of commitment and liberation from loneliness. Marriage is defined by companionship. It’s a calling where two people commit themselves in a relationship. At its best, marriage means that a person does not undertake life’s journey alone, but commit oneself to share its joys, sorrows, and memories with someone else. Above all, a successful marriage impels individuals to grow along multiple dimensions.

In today’s Gospel Our Lord teaches us about marriage in response to some sticky questions posed by the Pharisees. John Paul the II in his letter to the families says, “As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.” When a man and a woman come together in a love of total mutual self-giving, it reflects the inter-Personal love within the Most Holy Trinity: when Adam sees Eve for the first time, he recognizes a part of himself, someone without whom he would be incomplete, someone who was missing in his life. Marriage is a divine plan. For those called to marriage, God has blessed two people with someone out there with whom they can be complete, be whole. The existential reality is that marriage may be the most psychologically intense relationship that most adults will ever experience, Conflicts may be inherent in a relationship where decisions are made everyday. If tensions arise in your marriage, don’t wait: please attend a faith-based marriage retreat. Even a healthy marriage can benefit for some time in prayer to meditate on your responsibilities as spouses to each other. Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers a variety of marriage weekends. There is one they conduct at hotel Atrium, in Mandurah. This is an opportunity for individuals to sustain and strengthen their relationship. Above all, when there is turbulence, trust in the Lord. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. Psalm 91 says, those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I am trusting Him. God Bless.

Fr. Theo

Who can ignore the beauty of spring? Springtime brings us the fresh vibrant colours and blossoms around us. If you’d like to share some of these nature’s gifts, please bring them to the church or parish office.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

No Masses will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday next week (9

th October and 10

th October ).

Liturgy of the Word with Communion will be available.

Fr Theo, Fr Albin and Fr Anson will be attending a Priests Gathering in Busselton. Mass will resume on Thursday morning (11 October) at 7.30am.

Please join the Public Square Rosary. As we all know, Australia is in need of public prayer, repentance and conversion.

We must ask God’s merciful blessing upon Australia through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Fatima.

More information: Those attending the Rosary are urged to assemble beside the church

immediately after the 7:30 am Mass. A procession of the Blessed Virgin Mother will commence leaving the Church at 8:30 am.

Anyone unable to participate in the procession, please proceed to the

Rotunda located on the Eastern Foreshore in Mandurah. It is recommended you bring a folding chair for comfort. We anticipate that the reciting of the Rosary and Prayers will not exceed

one hour, from the time of arrival at the Foreshore. A Public Square Rosary booklet will be provided.

Everyone is invited to our

parish Multicultural Celebration

on 19th

October 2018 (Friday)

at 6:00 pm at the Parish Centre.

A celebration of cultures through food, music,

singing, dancing and various performances.

All are welcome to be part of this colourful event.

Please share your talent with us for the entertainment.

It can be anything—singing, dancing,

martial arts, gymnastics…

All enquiries: Pavel 0452 269 869.

Photos from previous years’ Multicultural Night

You are invited to join us in the recitation of the holy rosary in our Church everyday at 5:30 pm

Praying the rosary is a great source of grace and blessing. Let us share our peace and love through Mother Mary.

Praying the Rosary in our Homes You are invited to pray the Rosary in the homes of:

Denise - 0447 275 458 Rosemary - 0417 187 967

Teresa - 9586 4126 Please call them to arrange a suitable day and time.

A NEW ROSTER FOR LECTORS AND COMMENTATORS is being prepared for the period: NOVEMBER 2018 – FEBRUARY 2019.

Existing volunteers please advise of your availability for this period.

New volunteers very welcome. Please provide your contact details and preferred Mass time.

Please respond by Friday, 12th October at the lastest to cjp42@live.com.au

Thank your continued support for this Ministry.—Colin

SPECIAL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

A warm welcome to all our new Special Ministers and a reminder to all that you need a CURRENT WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD to be a special minister. Please ensure that the Church Office has a photocopy of your current Working with Children Card.

A new roster for the months Oct 2018 to Jan 2019 is available at the back of the church, together with a sheet with Special Ministers details. Please check to make sure all details are correct. Many thanks for your generosity in serving with this ministry. Bernadette Scharf

A training session was held for the Grief Support Group on Saturday 29 September. The group will meet next on Saturday 27 October from 10a.m. to 12noon. Anyone who would like to join the group is welcome to attend. - Margot McAllister

21 Youth and 19 volunteers participated in the PCY Olympics on 28-29 September.

The youth engaged in sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball,

cricket, etc. and other activities such as rosary, praise and worship, Mass and

Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Many thanks to Fr Tony Chiera who led the Holy Mass and to Fr Randolf who

delivered the talks. Huge thanks also to the volunteers who came all the way

from Bunbury, Narrogin, Perth and Albany and to Mandurah Catholic College for

providing the youth with nice facilities and equipment for this event.

Prayers: Let’s include in our prayers the communities devastated by the natural calamities in Palu, Indonesia. May those who lost their homes, family members and livelihoods find consolation at these difficult times. May immediate assistance reach them for rescue and recovery.

Ten Steps to making a home for everyone in our land (continued from last week)

5. MAKE OUR PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES WELCOMING PLACES. Start a conversation about how your parish can extend a welcome to everyone who comes to your church. How can people experiencing housing difficulties be protected from falling by the wayside? Are there ways your parish can identify those needing help? Is there someone in the parish who knows what resources are available for people with

housing needs?

6. TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT HOUSING INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS. Commit to helping those in need in the local community through the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Care and other charities and services.

7. ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE LOCALLY AND NATIONWIDE Encourage your parish, school or youth group to make homelessness a priority issue. Link with other social justice groups that work to end homelessness. 8. HELP COMBAT MISUNDERSTANDING AND MISREPRESENTATION. How often do we hear calls to ‘clean up the streets’ or people in need being dismissed as ‘lazy’, ‘irresponsible’ or worse? Do councils and neighbourhoods always welcome proposals for shelters or facilities for homeless people? Challenge the myths that further marginalise people experiencing homelessness.

9. REMEMBER: STANDING WITH THOSE IN NEED IS CENTRAL TO OUR FAITH Every person has an inherent dignity as a child of God, and that dignity obliges us to identify with those who are less fortunate. Let’s make this a basis or our work for justice. Consider how we can use more compassionate language, upholding the dignity of the most vulnerable and ensuring that they flourish in a just and generous society.

10. LET US PRAY Prayer is a powerful way to bring about change in ourselves and our society. The prayer card that accompanies this leaflet is for personal or family use or for schools and parishes.

Source & additional information on website: www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au

An opportunity to laugh til you cry when being entertained by Buddy Loren- a cabaret performance with morning tea at Bendigo Bank Stadium on Monday 15 October at 10am for 10.30am show. Tickets available from Peel thunder Football Club, Dower St or the website www.wamumscottage.org.au or contact the cottage 95951670 0431 222 101 or email wamumscottage@gmail.com. Round tables of 10- bring some friends and help the work of WA Mums Cottage Inc. Enquiries Kaye contact details above

On Thursday October 25th at 2pm church women across Mandurah will come together for

WORLD COMMUNITY DAY 2018.

Nominations Required For Vacant Positions.

If you are interested in becoming an important part of our church community by representing us on the Parish Pastoral Council, just fill in a nomination form which are available at the back of the church.

Please make sure that the nomination form is seconded and signed by the nominated person.

PARISH GROUPS’ REPORTS: All ministries/parish groups are requested to submit their written reports to the office on or before 31 October. These

reports will be posted on the church noticeboard. Thank you.

All are invited to come to Christ Church Anglican Church, Sholl St Mandurah. The Theme this year is

“Women Sharing Open Heartedly”. Mrs Fran Moss from Queensland will be the guest

speaker. The service incorporates the Fellowship of the Least Coin. Further information-Sally 0408 931 182.

Frank O’Driscoll, Alysha Carboni, John Gilbertson, Joan Orchard, Joan McKay, Joan Marshall, George Tacey, Terry Dwyer, Jenny Stokic, Sue Short, Sheila Pearce, Joanne Ford, Leah Hardie, Lil Eves, Lesley Mertens, Sean Mahoney, Jodie Donnelly, Mikayla Wilton, Peter Young, Roy & Jan Payne, Grace Moore, Aldine Wheldon, Daryl Winters, Merle Johnson, Trish Mulcahy, Oliver, Norma Hales, David Naughton, Dulcie Kent, Anita Doran, Herbert Lenard, Taylor Green, Margaret McGuiness, Les Pearson, Beryl Fitzgerald, Louisa & Luigi Bove, Fr Russell Hardiman, Anne-Marie Fliegener, Bill Kociaruba, Sergio Fiore, June Vee Navarro, Johnson Joseph, Fiona & Veronica Davies, Les Burns, Sophie, Roma Hare, Margaret Worthington, Andrew Hegedus Sr., Ador Ong, Todd McKay, Irene Pini, Kate Whooley, Fr Chris Warnock, Joshua Chernoff, Ron Nichols, Barbara Padua, Marie Aide, Raeleen Sutton, Jessica Amphlett, Raegis Farrell, Barbara, Philip Giuffre, Liz Evans, Jim Conroy, Boy Flores, Bill Copple, Dorothy Oliver, Diane Taylor, Chris Morris, Alan Edwards, Patrick Valmadre, Lorraine Perry, Harry & Tommy Ellis, Joseph Godridge, Christian Vimpany, Kylie Godridge, Alan Grey, Mark Bussanich, Amber, Elsie Medina, Markus Ruescher, Zoe Jones. Please advise the office if any of the above names

need to be removed.

MASS GREETERS: We need Mass greeters who can welcome parishioners and visitors as they enter our church:

6pm Saturday 6pm Sunday

Please phone the office to sign up. Lost & Found. Weekday Missal with rosary beads (left in the church last week). Please see us in the office.

Public Square Rosary — 13 October (Saturday) 9:00 am at the Mandurah Foreshore Multicultural Celebration—19 October (Friday) 6:00 pm at the Parish Centre

SYMPATHY: Our deepest condolences to Adrian Matias whose mother has passed away recently. For those who would like to offer bereavement assistance, please contact Mario Morala or see Mario after the Sunday 9:30am Mass. Adrian is a guitarist in our choir.

Joke shared by: Fr Theo

PIETY STALL. Few items from the piety stall will be available for sale out-side the church next Sunday 14 October after the 8.00am Mass and 9.30am Mass.

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP. Current members, please provide your contact information (phone number and email address) on the sheet provided at the back of the church so we can inform you of upcoming meetings.

SAFEGUARDING PROGRAM Protecting Children in the Catholic Church. Handbooks titled: Love, Sex & Relationship—The Basic Essentials for Catholic Teenagers are available in the church. Teenagers or families with teenagers, please take a free copy.

Saturday 6 October 2018 6:00pm—J Court, S Ellul, G Hunt, M Jones, B Scharf Sunday 7 October 2018 8:00am—B Peles, J Purvinskis, J Porter, M Sullivan, J Van Dijk 9:30am—M Ong, R Teo, R Van Schoor, A Mendonca, C Bovell 6:00pm—Volunteer

Saturday 13 October 2018 6:00pm—V Dicker, T Dicker, A Le Tessier, M Rogers, E Hope Sunday 14 October 2018 8:00am—J Van Dijk, S Baker, D Croft, Z Eigures, S Finlay 9:30am—R Teo, D Teo, L Cossar, A Forde, L Geonzon 6:00pm—Volunteer

Saturday 6 October 2018 6:00pm—M Almond, B Scharf Sunday 7 October 2018 8:00am—T Major, A Ringrose 9:30am—Don Diaz de Rivera, E Barroa Shannon Cheruvathoor, Elisha Diaz de Rivera 6:00pm—Volunteers Saturday 13 October 2018 6:00pm—M Lowry, T Wilkens Sunday 14 October 2018 8:00am—A Wright, W Wright 9:30am—G Lazaroo, D Ajero Mark Ajero, Raffy Ajero 6:00pm—Volunteers

A l t a r S e r v e r s

6 October, 6pm Joshua Ram Valsan

7 October, 8am Gabriel McAlinden

7 October, 9:30am Niha Naijo Nihi Naijo Jeswin Cijo

14 October, 9:30am Devota Niyikiza Christie Keranda Kelly Keranda

Pilgrim Statue

This week the Pilgrim statue will be at the home of: 7 Oct Dorothy Oliver 14 Oct Enid Mills 21 Oct Esther Magnus If anyone would like the Pilgrim Statue for Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. please ring Rosemary Rana on 0438 916 165.

Cleaning Roster

12 Oct—volunteers Needed 19 Oct-Peter Shervington Denis Gray

Please visit our website:

Regular MASS, ADORATION &

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Monday 7.30am Tuesday 7.30am Wed 7.30am & 5.00pm Thursday 7.30am Friday 7.30am & 5.00pm Saturday 7.30am, Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

Continuous Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Mon. Tues, & Thurs 8am-4pm.

Wed 8am - 4.45pm Friday 12noon- 4.45pm.

Reconciliation: Before and after Weekly Masses & 5.30pm Saturday

Please Note: Please see noticeboard for changes and Mass times next week.

Next Week’s Readings 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (14 October)

Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30

Morning Tea

14 Oct—Volunteers 21 Oct—Catenians 28 Oct—Assumption Women

The Parish This Week…

Parish Office– 8 Stevenson St, Mandurah WA 6210

Ph-9581 2061/9581 3261

Presbytery– 6 Stevenson St, Mandurah/ Ph 9582 7390

Church– Creery St., Mandurah WA 6210

Emails-Admin & Bulletin: catholicparish@westnet.com.au Accounts: viv.catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Website: www.olaparishmh.org.au

Office Hours: 8am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri

Fr Theophane Antony - Parish Priest

Fr Albin Odippattil—Assistant Parish Priest

Fr Anson Akkappilly—Assistant Parish Priest

Michael Phillips - Deacon

Frank Nieman & Ernie Carey– Retired Deacons

Vivien de Winter/Alison Caingcoy—Office Staff

Day Church Parish Centre

SUNDAY 7/10 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 4pm—Marriage Encounter

MONDAY 8/10

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am– Mass 5.30pm—Rosary

5pm-Catenians Ladies Night 5:15-Multicultural Committee Meeting (Jubilee Room or Office)

TUESDAY 9/10 St Denis & Companions

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Communion with Liturgy 5.30pm—Rosary

10am—Legion of Mary 7pm—Divine Will Prayer Group

WEDNESDAY 10/10

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Communion with Liturgy Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help 5.00pm—Mass 5.30pm—Rosary

8am—SVDP Training 4pm- Parish Religious Education Program

THURSDAY 11/10 St John XXIII

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 5.30pm—Rosary

7pm—Liturgy Meeting

FRIDAY 12/10 Day of Penance

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 5.00pm—Mass 5.00pm—Rosary

SATURDAY 13/10 Blessed Virgin Mary

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 5.30pm—Rosary 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED)

PUBLIC ROSARY (Eastern Foreshore)

SUNDAY 14/10 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 10.45am—Baptism 5.30pm—Rosary 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) 10:30am-private booking