27th / 28th July, 2019 Year C: Vol.44 No.34

We are an active and welcoming Catholic community,

where people of all ages draw closer to God.

His love is expressed through each one of us by prayer,

liturgy and reaching out in service to one another.

Pari sh Vi si o n St atem e nt

Please visit our Parish Website: www.standrewsmarayong.org.au

17th SUNDAY

in ORDINARY

TIME

PARISH REGISTRATION

If you have not filled out a Registration Form, please do

so as soon as possible and return it to the Church or Parish

Office. Forms are available at the back of the Church.

If you are a new parishioner, we ask you to complete a

Registration Form, and return it to the Parish Office.

Bullet in Highl ights … ⬧ CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2019

⬧ SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM - RECONCILIATION

⬧ INVITATION TO GROWTH IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR

⬧ COMING TO MASS -HOLY WATER -GENUFLECTING

⬧ UPCOMING PARISH AND DIOCESAN EVENTS

PARISH STAFF:

Monsignor Ron McFarlane

Father Florito [Flor] Apalias

Father Luis Herrera

Maria Hyson

(Sacramental Coordinator)

Michelle Sultana &

Joe Clemson

(Office staff)

PARISH OFFICE:

Phone: 9622 0817

Fax: 9671 7971 40 Breakfast Rd, Marayong 2148

[PO Box 4345]

Email Address:

saapm@bigpond.com

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday

9.00am to 4.00pm

After hours phone: 9676 7960

PRESBYTERY:

41 Breakfast Rd, Marayong

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday (Vigil) 6.00pm

Sunday:

7.30am, 8.45am, 10.30am .

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

Each Sunday morning

after the 8.45am Mass.

Weekday Masses: Monday: 9.00am

Tuesday: 9.00am

Wednesday: 9.00am

Novena & Mass: 7.00pm

Thursday: 8.00am

Friday: 9.00am

Holy Hour & Mass: 7.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am Mass for the Sick: 4th Saturday

of the month at 9.00am

Rosary: After each morning

Mass and before the

Saturday Vigil Mass

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

• After weekday morning

Masses.

• Saturday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm

• Anytime by arrangement.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sunday

of each month at 11.45am

Baptismal Preparation:

2nd Wednesday of each month

at 7.30pm

in the Fr Byrne Centre.

Please book for Baptisms

with the Parish Office.

PIETY STALL:

Open after Masses on Saturday

night and Sunday morning or

by asking for an appointment

at the Parish Office.

FR. BYRNE CENTRE:

(Parish Meeting Rooms)

38 Breakfast Rd, Marayong.

PARISH SCHOOLS:

ST. ANDREW’S PRIMARY

Principal: Yvette Baird

Phone: 8869 6700

Address: 36 Breakfast Road

Marayong 2148

ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE

College Principal:

Stephen Kennaugh

Phone: 9626 4000

Campus -

JUNIOR CAMPUS (YRS. 7-10)

Address: 116 Quakers Road

Marayong 2148

SENIOR CAMPUS (YRS. 11-12)

Address: 50 Breakfast Road

Marayong 2148

FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR Friday, August 2 marks the first Friday of the month and this provides us with an opportunity to spend one hour in the presence of the Lord who continually shows his love for us in so many ways. Mass will be at 7:00pm followed by devotions in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

From Monsignor Ron …

To trust in God means more than being on the receiving end; it means that we are prepared to make a life commitment to live with and for our God at all times. To walk in a trusting relationship with God on our journey of life means we have to follow Jesus. This means believing in Jesus to the extent that we freely agree to stake everything on him; faith in Jesus embraces our hearts and every aspect of our lives. It is the belief that our friendship with Jesus is the one thing really necessary in our lives. St. Paul puts forth this rather well in his letter to the Ephesians: "Indeed I account everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus, my lord."

In our Mass today we have the teaching of Jesus on prayer particularly in the teaching of the Lord's Prayer. The reason why Jesus has confidence in the power of intercessory prayer is found quite simply in the opening word: "Abba."

There are a number of lessons in this teaching that apply to all aspects of life:

* Prayer for Jesus was never simply about asking for things; rather, it is about having that intimate relationship with God. Prayer has power to change things when we have that intimate, trusting relationship with God our loving Father.

* Jesus did not simply teach the disciples a prayer; he told them a whole attitude, a way of relating to God.

* Jesus stressed the importance of persistence in prayer. For us this means to make efforts over time to try to be better people.

* We will also trust God when things do not work out precisely as we would want. He has given himself

to us totally, by giving us his Holy Spirit. We are confident that his love will never leave us.

* True prayer always lays us open to the possibility of change. Intercessory prayer is not a means of turning God into a genie in the bottle, ours to command. True prayer engages both God and the person praying. It is ultimately an act of trusting God's love and an act of obedience, expressing our readiness to follow God's Spirit.

* One of the keys to understanding the Lord's Prayer is found at the end of this prayer. I wonder how many of us realize that its plea for forgiveness is based on our willingness to forgive those who have offended us. The "Our Father" is more than a collection of words to be memorized. It is a prayer to be lived if we are willing to change and turn our lives completely towards God.

SECOND RITE OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday August 3 — The beauty of this rite of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is that in our preparation time we are offered guidance but also have the opportunity to support and be supported by our fellow parishioners as we prepare to receive this sacrament. I think that too often we underrate the importance of the sacrament and see it simply as a place to gain forgiveness for our sins. We need also to see it as a sacrament of growth and most of all is an encounter with Jesus who wishes to meet us in a personal way.

Invitation to all Parishioners --- GROWTH IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR ---

WHERE: St. Andrews Primary School Hall

WHEN: Saturday: 10 August 2019 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

MASS READINGS -YEAR C

THIS SUNDAY:

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Genesis 18:20-32

Psalm: Ps 137:1-3. 6-8

Second Reading: Col 2:12-14

Gospel: Luke 11:1-13

NEXT SUNDAY:

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalm: Ps 89:3-6. 12-14. 17

Second Reading: Col 3:1-5. 9-11

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Please contact the

Parish Office, if you are

unavai lab le for your

rostered Ministry.

THIS WEEK’S ROSTER: 27th / 28th July 2019 [4th Sunday of the Month - Odd month]

M INISTRIES 6.00pm 7.30am 8.45am 10.30am

ACOLYTE Joe Doyle

Ike Enriquez Candido Velasco John Blackford

Mario Picart Joy Kakodkar

Noe Adan Robert Bautista

COMMENTATOR Stephen Debrincat Claire Blunt Derca Elogious Maryanne Bautista

FIRST READER Felecia Silva Pauline Sultana Maricor Espinosa Joyce Vincent

SECOND READER Lisa D'Souza Nila Mangona Luz Tiqui Vicky Ilagan

PROJECTOR OPERATORS

Volunteer Required Volunteer Required Belinda Elogious Emily Webb

Natalie Webb

WELCOMER Marian Fernandez Melville Fernandez

Agnes Iligan Volunteer Required Editha Brady

Carl Republica Jerome Chin

MUSICIANS Hearts NO Music Mass Worship Hymn Couples For Christ

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION - Fourth Sunday of the Month

NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER: 3rd / 4th August 2019 [1st Sunday of the Month-Even Month]

M INISTRIES 6.00pm 7.30am 8.45am 10.30am

ACOLYTE Ruben Bables

Joe Doyle Volunteer Required Volunteer Required

Thong Nguyen Mario Spiteri

Ike Enriquez Edward Yuliardhyanto

COMMENTATOR Joyce Vincent Mary Anne Xuereb Maria Hyson Volunteer Required

FIRST READER Roshan Thomas Anthony Culbert Nerissa Toong Socorro Amos

SECOND READER Martin Zammit Julie Nunez Zoe Victoria Donnie Velasco

PROJECTOR OPERATORS

Delia Fernandes Vesna Kenny

WELCOMER Volunteer Required Annette Hudson

Rita Vaughn Dot Kaster, Des Zammit

YouthWorks!

MUSICIANS Lorraine's Group NO Music Mass Worship Hymn YouthWorks!

MINISTERS OF COMMUNION - First Sunday of the Month

COMING TO MASS – (Jesuit Publication):

If we go to the church, consciously aware that we are being drawn there by the Holy Spirit, and if we have a sense that

we are approaching something very special and impactful on our lives, we can prepare ourselves and our family to enter

the church in this spirit. It is different from entering a museum or a movie theater. We are entering the house of God in

which we become God's People, giving God thanks and praise for God's tremendous love and for the

nourishment we are about to receive.

HOLY WATER:

The first symbol which greets us at the door is water which has been blessed. When we dip our

hand in the water and sign ourselves with it, we can experience a sense that we are entering this

church, re-connecting with our identity as Baptised into Jesus' death and resurrection. If we do this

intentionally, it adds meaning to our journey into the celebration.

GENUFLECTING:

It is a rare and special ritual we do next. When we approach our pew or seats, we look up at the place where the

Eucharist is reserved - usually signified by a red vigil lamp - and we genuflect, recognizing that we are before our God

and Savior. If we really let that gesture have that level of meaning, we will do it consciously, slowly and meaningfuly.

We can also say, "Lord, thank you for your Spirit's drawing me here today. Thank you for the love we are about to

celebrate together." The Eucharist is there as a bridge between celebrations of the Eucharist - the presence of our Lord in

our midst, connecting the last Eucharist with this one. And, we reserve the Eucharist so that we can bring this Sacrament

of Communion to our brothers and sisters who are sick or dying.

THE PROGR AM FOR THE S ACR AM ENT OF F IRST RECONCILI ATION To be eligible –

1. You need to be baptised and will need to produce a baptism certificate.

2. You need to be at least in year 2 at school.

3. Your family needs to be parishioners of this parish either by geographic residence or by the fact thatthis is their chosen place of worship.

4. All meetings and classes are compulsory as part of the preparation.

Registration forms are available from the parish office now. As well, there will be reading material provided. The recommended cost of the program is $20 which covers costs of materials.

The Registration Evening will take place on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00pm in the parish Church. Attendance at this meeting is compulsory for at least one parent.

Since this is a parent education evening, the children do not need to attend.

Classes: Sundays 18th August, 25th August & 8th September 2019 [Classes begin with 8.45am Mass and conclude at approximately 11.30am]

Sacrament of First Penance will be celebrated at 9:30am on either: Saturday 14th or 21st September 2019

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS: 1 August Youth aged 18 to 35 are invited to join The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for the Holy Hour for Vocations at Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of Poland Church, 116-132 Quakers Rd Marayong on Thursday 1 August at 6pm. Dinner will be served after wards. RSVP to Sr Paula - vocationscsfn@gmail.com or 0449 656 406.

CYP MUSIC MINISTRY MASTERCLASS: 3 August CYP are hosting a Music Ministry Masterclass at Mary Immaculate Parish, Quakers Hill on Saturday 3 August from 9.30am to 5pm. This is an invitation for musicians, worship leaders, youth and aspiring composers to gather and be formed in music ministry especially for the involvement and evangelisation of young people.

Register now at https://parracatholic.org/masterclass/

CYP LIFTED Live feat. Gus and Iggy: 3 August The next session of CYP’s LIFTED Live sessions will be held at Mary Immaculate Parish, Quakers Hill on Saturday 3 August from 7.30pm to 10pm. Featuring Gus and Iggy, a Catholic music duo from the Diocese of Wollongong, the LIFTED Band and the creative team, LIFTED Live provides energetic & contemporary worship, adoration & reconciliation. Make it a day and join for the Music Ministry Masterclass, Parish Mass and LIFTED Live in one place! Register now at https://parracatholic.org/liftedlive/

NATURAL FERTILITY SERVICES PRESENTATION: 4 August Are you looking for a healthy, natural and effective method to manage your fertility? No drugs, devices or side effects. All are welcome to attend a talk presented by Natural Fertility Services, Diocese of Parramatta, at St Monica’s Parish Hall, North Parramatta. Sunday 4 August from 2pm to 3.30pm. For more information, please contact Catherine on 02 8838 3460 or 0400 427 605, nfpstmonica@gmail.com or catherine.bourne@parracatholic.org

NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK: 4 – 11 August National Vocations Awareness Week runs nationally from 4 to 11 August. The concept of ‘vocation’ applies to every person’s life, for if we listen well, we discover that God calls each of us to play a part in his mission here on the earth. For more information about Vocations in the Diocese of Parramatta, please visit www.parracatholic.org/vocations/

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 1-Aug 2 3

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Martha Saint Peter Chrysologus, Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest Saint Alphonsus Mary de Liguori, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop Saint Dominic, Priest

Counters: Group 4 09:00 Mass Bishop, Doctor 09:00 Mass Bishop, Doctor Saint Peter Julian Eymard 09:00 Mass

09:30 Sunday School 09:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass SAP yr6 09:30 Rosary 08:00 Mass First Friday 09:30 Parish Reconciliation

09:30 Rosary 19:00 Novena & Mass 08:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass 09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary

19:00 Legion of Mary 09:30 Rosary 10:00 Church Cleaning HJM

11:00 SAC Reconciliation 10:00 Rosary

16:00 Junior Legion of Mary 16:00 Music Practice Worship Hymn

19:00 Holy Hour & Mass 16:15 Legion of Mary

16:30 Penance

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dedication of the Basilica The Transfiguration of the Lord Saints Sixtus II, Pope, and Saint Mary of the Saint Teresa Benedicta Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr

Counters: Group 5 of Saint Mary Major 09:00 Mass SAP yr1 his Companions, Martyrs Cross (MacKillop), Virgin of the Cross (Edith Stein), 09:00 Mass

09:30 Sunday School HSC Trials commence 09:30 Rosary Saint Cajetan, Priest 08:00 Mass Virgin, Martyr 09:30 Rosary

10:30 Youth Mass 09:00 Mass SAP yr3&4 19:00 Registration Evening 09:00 Mass 08:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass 09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary

11:45 Baptism 09:30 Rosary First Penance 09:30 Rosary 10:00 Seniors meeting FBC 09:30 Rosary 10:00 Church Cleaning CFC

19:00 Legion of Mary 18:30 Clergy Gathering 16:00 Junior Legion of Mary 16:00 Music Practice ? group

No evening Mass or Novena 20:00 Choir Practice HJM 16:15 Legion of Mary

16:30 Penance

19:00 Prayer Meeting HJM

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Saints Pontian, Pope, and Saint Maximilian Kolbe, The Assumption of the Saint Stephen of Hungary Saturday memorial of

Counters: Group 6 Religious Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Priest, Martyr Blessed Virgin Mary 09:00 Mass the Blessed Virgin Mary

09:30 Sunday School 09:00 Mass 09:00 Mass 09:00 Mass 07:30 Mass 09:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass

09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 09:15 Mass - SAP 16:00 Junior Legion of Mary 09:30 Rosary

19:00 SVdP Meeting 19:00 Legion of Mary 19:00 Mass for the Feast 10:00 Rosary 19:00 Youth Mass & SAYWAT 09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary

19:00 Facilitators' Meeting of the Assumption 12:00 Mass - Parish + SAC Senior 20:00 HJM Core Meeting 10:00 Church Cleaning LoM

Reconciliation 19:30 Baptism Preparation 19:00 Mass 16:15 Legion of Mary

20:00 Combined Music Practice 20:00 Music Practice 16:30 Penance

for Assumption (in the Church)

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint John Eudes, Priest Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor Saint Pius X, Pope Our Lady, Mother and Queen Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

Counters: Group 7 09:00 Mass 09:00 Mass SAP yr5 09:00 Mass 08:00 Mass 09:00 Mass 09:00 Mass for the Sick

08:45 Reconciliation Class 1 09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 08:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary

08:45 Marriage Blessing 19:00 Legion of Mary 19:00 Novena & Mass 14:00 Church Cleaning Group 4 16:00 Junior Legion of Mary 09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary

09:30 Sunday School 19:30 Music Practice CFC 20:00 Choir Practice HJM 16:00 Music Practice ? group

11:45 Baptism 16:15 Legion of Mary

16:30 Penance

19:00 Prayer Meeting HJM

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 09:00 Mass Saint Monica Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor The Beheading of 09:15 Mass SAP Fathers Day Saturday memorial of

Counters: Group 8 09:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass 09:00 Mass Saint John the Baptist 09:30 Rosary the Blessed Virgin Mary

08:45 Reconciliation Class 2 19:00 SVdP Meeting 09:30 Rosary 09:30 Rosary 08:00 Mass 16:00 Junior Legion of Mary Father's Day Appeal

09:30 Sunday School 19:00 Legion of Mary 19:00 Novena & Mass 08:30 Rosary 09:00 Mass

14:00 Church Cleaning Group 4 09:30 Rosary

09:40 Jnr Legion of Mary

16:15 Legion of Mary

16:30 Penance