PARISH OF ST. THERESE, DENISTONE

Presbytery and Office

8 Inkerman Rd, Denistone 2114 Tel: 9809 2925, Fax 9809 5546

Parish Priest: Fr Roberto Castillo

Assistant Parish Priest: Fr Norvin Dias

Parish Secretary: Gayle White admin@sttherese.org.au

Office hours Tues-Fri 9am-3pm St Therese’s School

448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone 2114 (02) 9874 0412

School Principal: Mr Adam Nolan

MASS TIMES:

SATURDAY VIGIL: 6:00 pm

SUNDAY: 8:00 am and 9:30 am

MONDAY 9:00am Mass

TUESDAY 8am Mass

WEDNESDAY through to SATURDAY 9.00am Mass.

FRIDAY: 9.00am Mass.

Exposition & Benediction every Friday after Mass

RECONCILIATION Saturday 5pm – 5.45pm or by appointment.

Baptism: Every Sunday at 11am or 11.30am. Please contact Parish Office.

Marriage: By appointment.

Anointing of the sick: Please give names to Father Roberto Castillo or Father Norvin Dias

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year B) 27

th / 28

th June 2015

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON:

All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with

shouts of joy!

FIRST READING: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24

A reading from the book of Wisdom

It was the devil's envy that brought death into the

world.

Death was not God's doing,

he takes no pleasure in the extinction of the living.

To be - for this he created all;

the world's created things have health in them,

in them no fatal poison can be found,

and Hades holds no power on earth;

for virtue is undying.

Yet God did make man imperishable,

he made him in the image of his own nature;

it was the devil's envy that brought death into the

world,

as those who are his partners will discover.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 29:2. 4-6. 11-13

RESPONSE: I will praise you, Lord, for

you have rescued me.

I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me

and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

O Lord, you have raised my soul from the dead,

restored me to life from those who sink into the

grave. Response

Sing psalms to the Lord, you who love him,

give thanks to his holy name.

His anger lasts but a moment: his favour through life.

At night there are tears, but joy comes with dawn.

Response

The Lord listened and had pity.

The Lord came to my help.

For me you have changed my mourning into dancing,

O Lord my God, I will thank you for ever.

Response

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SECOND READING: 2 Cor 8:7. 9. 13-15

A reading from the second letter of St Paul to the

Corinthians

Your abundance should supply their want.

You always have the most of everything - of faith, of

eloquence, of understanding, of keenness for any

cause, and the biggest share of our affection - so we

expect you to put the most into this work of mercy

too. Remember how generous the Lord Jesus was: he

was rich, but he became poor for your sake, to make

you rich out of his poverty. This does not mean that to

give relief to others you ought to make things difficult

for yourselves: it is a question of balancing what

happens to be your surplus now against their present

need, and one day they may have something to spare

that will supply your own need. That is how we strike

a balance: as scripture says: The man who gathered

much had none too much, the man who gathered little

did not go short.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: 2 Timothy 1:10

Alleluia, alleluia!

Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with

death

and brought us life through his gospel.

Alleluia!

GOSPEL: Mark 5:21-43

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Young girl, I say to you, arise.

When Jesus had crossed in the boat to the other side, a

large crowd gathered round him and he stayed by the

lakeside. Then one of the synagogue officials came

up, Jairus by name, and seeing him, fell at his feet and

pleaded with him earnestly, saying, 'My little daughter

is desperately sick. Do come and lay your hands on

her to make her better and save her life.' Jesus went

with him and a large crowd followed him; they were

pressing all round him.

Now there was a woman who had suffered from a

haemorrhage for twelve years; after long and painful

treatment under various doctors, she had spent all she

had without being any the better for it, in fact, she was

getting worse. She had heard about Jesus, and she

came up behind him through the crowd and touched

his cloak. 'If I can touch his clothes,' she had told

herself 'I will be well again.' And the source of the

bleeding dried up instantly, and she felt in herself that

she was cured of her complaint. Immediately aware

that power had gone out of him, Jesus turned around

in the crowd and said, 'Who touched my clothes?' His

disciples said to him, 'You see how the crowd is

pressing round you and yet you say, "Who touched

me?"' But he continued to look all round to see who

had done it. Then the woman came forward, frightened

and trembling because she knew what had happened to

her, and she fell at his feet and told him the whole truth.

'My daughter,' he said 'your faith has restored you to

health; go in peace and be free from your complaint.'

While he was still speaking some people arrived

from the house of the synagogue official to say, 'Your

daughter is dead: why put the Master to any further

trouble?' But Jesus had overheard this remark of theirs

and he said to the official, 'Do not be afraid; only have

faith.' And he allowed no one to go with him except

Peter and James and John the brother of James.

So they came to the official's house and Jesus

noticed all the commotion, with people weeping and

wailing unrestrainedly. He went in and said to them,

'Why all this commotion and crying? The child is not

dead, but asleep.' But they laughed at him. So he turned

them all out and, taking with him the child's father and

mother and his own companions, he went into the place

where the child lay. And taking the child by the hand

he said to her, 'Talitha, kum!' which means, 'Little girl,

I tell you to get up.' The little girl got up at once and

began to walk about, for she was twelve years old. At

this they were overcome with astonishment, and he

ordered them strictly not to let anyone know about it,

and told them to give her something to eat.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON:

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his

holy name.

Journey into Truth

Father Roberto and Father Norvin would like to invite you to A Journey into Truth: A series of instructions in the Catholic faith. This series of teachings prepared by Father John Fladder, a popular American educator, is based on the catechism of the Catholic Church. This first series is for all those who would like to learn more about their catholic faith and refresh their knowledge on the most important aspects or strengthen their faith in this beautiful church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ. The sessions will consist of DVD presentations, followed by questions for discussion etc.

Father John Fladder has a bachelor of arts from Harvard and a doctorate in Canon Law. He has a weekly question-and-answer column in the Catholic Weekly. If you are interested please write your name on the clipboard provided at the entrance of the church. The first session of this series of instructions will take place on Thursday nights at 7pm in the presbytery beginning on the 16th of July and will continue for a few months.

THE HOLY FATHER’S APPEAL THIS

WEEKEND. The Holy Father’s Appeal supports

Pope Francis’ charitable works around the world and

is an important source of funding that allows the

Church to extend its help to where it’s most

desperately needed. Your support with this appeal

would be greatly appreciated.

MID-YEAR RYDE DEANERY GATHERING :

Eighteen priests from Ryde deanery gathered last

Friday at Dooley’s Waterview Club, Silverwater for

our annual mid-year social. It was an occasion to

catch up with what is happening in our lives and

ministries and provide mutual support in challenging

times. The Club provided a great venue, a terrific

menu, reasonably priced drinks and the staff was

hospitable and supportive. The Club is well worth

considering for family or other social occasions. We

aim to return next year with an even bigger

contingent.

POPE FRANCIS’ NEW ENCYCLICAL was named “Laudato Si” which is the beginning of the prayer of Saint Francis: “The Canticle of the Creatures” Noted below is a version, to remind you of the beautiful world we have been given by God and our obligation to look after it. Pray that people everywhere commit themselves to preserve the purity and the beauty of this world for the sake of future generations; they are a reflection of the power of God.

Be praised You Lord God with all your creatures,

especially our Brother Sun,

through whom you give us light.

Praise be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon

and the stars, you make the heavens bright.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind,

and air, by which you cherish all that you have

made.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,

so useful, humble, precious and pure.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,

through whom you light the night.

Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother

Earth,

who sustains us and governs us producing

varied fruits with coloured

flowers and herbs.

Praised be You, my Lord,

through those who grant

pardon for love of You

and bear sickness and trial.

OTHER NOTICES: UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME – The Case

Against Euthanasia on Tuesday, 30 June 2015 at

the Sydney Campus, 104 Broadway, Chippendale –

5.45pm for 6.00pm. For catering purposes please

RSVP by Friday, 26 June 2015 Tel. (02) 8204

4240 or Email: ies@nd.edu.au.

THE MUSTARD SEED BOOKSHOP ANNUASALE 23

– 25 July, in store only. Save up to 85% off

selected items, with a minimum 20% off

everything in store! 3 Keating St Lidcombe - 9646

9000. www.mustardseed.org.au

AQUINAS ACADEMY & CATALYST FOR RENEWAL REFLECTION MORNING will be held in the parish hall of Hunters Hill on the corner of Gladesville Road and Mary Street commencing at 9.30 AM and concludes at 12.30 PM.

Dr. Michael Griffith will lead the morning, his topic/theme: “Poetry and Sacred Experience”. Tea & coffee available. A donation is appreciated. All most welcome to enjoy a time

to be still. Enquiries to Carole Wilson 9869 1036.

THIS WEEK 27 /28 JUNE 2015

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY 6.00PM SUNDAY 8.00AM SUNDAY 9.30AM

Acolytes T DABBAH J RAPER A PERERA (M&H)

Minister of HC J KEYSER D ELLIS Ka PERERA

Minister of HC VOLUNTEER R HIINI J MORABITO (M&C)

Minister of HC V. PERERA NIL J. KOVACIC

Readers P SEETO VOLUNTEER E WHEELER

Wardens VOLUNTEER S WAN VOLUNTEER

Offertory VOLUNTEER FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAMILY

Projection V. PERERA NIL J. KOVACIC

Altar Servers GROUP 4: Hannah Arthurs,

Sonia Au No rostered group GROUP 8: Tehilan Tampoe Enosh Tampoe

Welcomers S CHAMISA D BRENNAN

Counters Group 5: J LOWER S LOWER J WATT

Altar Flowers P LUBRANO / M PEARCE JUNE ALTAR LINEN: MARIO FLANDERS

NEXT WEEK 4 / 5 JULY 2015

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SATURDAY 6.00PM SUNDAY 8.00AM SUNDAY 9.30AM

Acolytes D D’MELLO D ELLIS (M&H) T DABBAH (M&C)

Minister of HC J KEYSER Kr PERERA (M&H) J PERERA

Minister of HC VOLUNTEER R HIINI J MORABITO

Readers V PERERA A STANTON N BRIERLEY

Wardens L SEETO J DUFFY VOLUNTEER

Offertory VOLUNTEER FAMILY VOLUNTEER FAMILY VOLUNTEER

Projection A WHEELER NIL P TREACY

Altar Servers GROUP 1: Robert Morfuni Natasha Vithana No rostered group

GROUP 5: Brittany and Jessica Khoury, Rebecca Dearing Katherine Spencer

Welcomers S CHAMISA D BRENNAN

Counters Group 6: C BRERETON F SLADE S RATH

Altar Flowers J KEYSER JULY ALTAR LINEN: MIRA SAVIC

PARISH NEWS & NOTICES: Please remember in your prayers all who have died recently especially Joseph CAMILLERI. We also pray for all who have anniversaries at this time. May the Lord grant eternal rest to all.

APPLICATIONS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please come and collect

an application for your child’s Confirmation from Fr Roberto or Fr

Norvin after Mass. This form needs to be completed and returned to the

presbytery ASAP. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind

parents that the Parent Information Evening will be held on the 15

July at 7.30 in the School Hall.

No Monday Masses during July as Fr Norvin will be away on a formation tour of the Holy Land. We wish him a safe and happy trip.

CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE would like to thank everyone who

donated stamps which they send to the Josephite Mission in Peru. The

money collected from the stamps enables the women to become

independent by using their craft skills to make crafted items which are

brought back to Australia for sale. So please keep the stamps coming.