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90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174
Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: [email protected] Website: http://stanthonysparish.net
Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen
School Principal: Margaret Batt
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year C 27 OCTOBER 2013
Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm
Mass Times
Entrance Antiphon: Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.
Communion Antiphon: We will ring out our joy at your saving help and exult in the name of our God.
Next WeekTHIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First reading: - Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Second reading: - 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Gospel: - Luke 19:1-10
Counters
Sun 27 October: Group 5 - Zan OKelly, John O'Kelly, Bryan Cully, Lionel SkandanayakaSun 3 November: Group 6 - Eustace & Marian Lewis, James King, Mike O'Leary, Tom Glynn
Sun 3 November:
07.00pm: Lisa Vu, Babe Sevilla, Moira Ryan08.15am: Stephanie Galea, Brittany Galea, Mary Farrelly09.30am: Michelle D'Souza, Maria Mathews, Jude Mathews11.00am: Meldon D'Cruz, Conalene D'Cruz, Olivia Kwong05.30pm: Raymond George, Crystal Santiago, Martin Wilson, Patrick Almeida
Lectors
50 years in 2006
St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.
OUR PARISH PRAYER
THE LORD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR.
From Break Open The Word
The Pharisees were eminently respectable people. They observed the Mosaic law to the letter and were respected in the Jewish community. The parable does not present the Pharisee as a hypocrite but as a genuinely religious person who could have said: ‘There but for the grace of God go I’. The point of the parable is that he did not`say it. The comparison is between one who delights in his own self-righteousness and one who admits his sinfulness and prays: 'God, be merciful to me a sinner'. The parable should not be lost on today's faithful, church-going Catholics!
Some people have been known to return home from Sunday Mass very upset. It may have been a harsh word, a badly prepared celebration or a dreadful homily. But how often do people go home from Mass upset by the readings? Perhaps today will be one of those rare occasions.
The Pharisee in today's Gospel was a good man, devoted to the law, scrupulous in following its prescriptions, fasting frequently, generous in his contributions to charity, faithful in his marriage. In short, someone like us. Yet Jesus says he did not go home at peace with God. Now that should be very upsetting for us as it was for the Pharisees of the time of Jesus. Are we not allowed, then to praise God that we have been able to do all these good things? Well, yes we can. And therein lies the problem, The Pharisee says 'I did this and I did that'. Real humility recognises that it is not our work but God's. A humble person says, 'There, but for the grace of God, go I'. We thank and praise God, not for what we have become, but for the grace which has made these things possible.
PADUA† We pray in thanksgiving for Giuseppa Di Mento, Sam Baron, Michael Adams, and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Baby Xavier Gilmour,
Ivy Balfour, Mrs Lorna Pinto, Joyce Morris, Cedric Morris, Francis Mendonca, Hamilton Bayer, Trevor Thomas, Pedro Auxilio, Desmond D’Silva, Teofilo E. Soler Sr., Fi Hung Lo, Cedric Morris, Joyce Morris, Clifton Jones Leckning, Kenneth Dirckze, Carmen Robert, Rita Adolphe, .
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Robert Frederic, Christine Saw, Neville Erispe, Pat Doll, Bill Benton, Mary Bertholini, Marie O’Donwell, Esmond Erensen, Veronica Varga, Anton Siketa, Nance Hayes, Czarina Deang, Virgina Collins, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Barry Stokoe, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Henri Frappier, Rita Briggs, Julia Tong, Antonio Vong, Cesar Ramirez, Teressa Teyscheney, Bernie Saldanha.
Lord, Hear Our Prayer!
Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.
Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.
THIS WEEK
A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.
Children's LiturgyAt the 9.30am Sunday Mass every week. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them with the Word of God and activities appropriate for their age.
IT’S BACK!
Yes, 'PADUA', the parish magazine is now back for publication and you are invited to contribute to our
awesome, new look magazine.Do you have a story to tell or an occasion you want to share? As an individual or collectively in a group, we want to hear from you. You are encouraged to put your thinking caps on and let your fingers do the talking.Please limit it to an A4 size and while every effort will be made to publish your article, it may be edited or modified by the editorial staff.
You can email your articles to: [email protected]
or drop it in at the parish office by 31 October 2013
Legion of Mary Annual MassSaturday 9 November, 2pm
Bishop Hilton Deakin will celebrate the annual Legion of Mary Mass in commemoration of the life of, Servant of God, Frank Duff. Legion Prayers and Rosary will be prayed from 2pm. Mass will begin at 2:30pm. Please bring a plate to share in the Magnificat House, after Mass. All are welcome. Where: St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne. Contact: 03 9328 4757
CARNIVAL 20131. The Parish Carnival will be on Saturday 16th November 10 till 9:30.2. The next Carnival Meeting will take place on Monday 28th October @7pm in the Gathering Space. This will be a Food Stall Holders Meeting so could a representative from each food stall please attend.3. Parish Carnival Raffle tickets will be on stall after mass at Church doors every Sunday. Please help support the parish by buy a raffle ticket. If you would like to take a book to sell please see the seller after mass or get them from the Parish Centre.4. Evening pick ups for the White Elephant stall will be made from the 11th November till the 16th, please contact the Parish Centre to arrange a time.If you would like to make donations of Brick-a-brack, books, CDs or other items to sell at the carnival you are welcome to drop them off between the 11th and 16th November. We are still seeking volunteers to help on the day (Saturday 16th November) if you can help please contact Anthony Adaman on 0423048680 or email: [email protected]*If you can help sell raffle ticket after mass please see Sister Kim at the Parish Centre or call Anthony on 0423048680.
POSITIONS AVAILABLEApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of: + Pastoral Associate, St Joan of Arc Parish - Brighton+ Administration and Domestic Support to Bishop Elliott - Ormond+ Pastoral Associate, The Parish of Holy Family - Mount Waverley Further details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: www.cam.org.au/jobs
COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE ON SALE IN THE PIETY STALL
Bag stall at the CarnivalDo you have any handbags & Jewellery that you no longer want or need? If so can you please donate them to the “Bag Stall” at the Carnival? You can drop them off at the Parish Centre or we can pick them up. Phone: Paddy on 042 229 6961 / Cathy 041 959 6097 / Moira 041 751 9159
ST ANTHONY’S CARNIVAL - PLANT STALL Just a reminder that Donation would be most grateful eg. Potted plants, etc. For pick-ups contact Anne-Marie 85114488 or 0414 786 122.
BRIC-A-BRAC STALL 2013Hello Parishioners, the time is here once again for our Parish Carnival in November 2013. We did very well with your help last year, so I am asking you again to support the Parish. Please look in the cupboards and drawers, where perhaps you have stored away presents received and forgotten about, so I will be very pleased to accept any unwanted items from you for the Bric-a-brac Stall. Every item will be much appreciated such as vases, cutlery, tupperware, casserole dishes with lids, plates, trays, photo frames, etc. Anything, except electrical goods. You can put into boxes, tape them closed and leave them at the Parish Centre marked “for Mrs Fatima Soares”.
NEW SETS OF THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES FOR THE NEXT PERIOD ARE READY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE CHURCH FOYER.
Australian Catholic Youth FestivalVOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival requires 200+ volunteers to support the event. Volunteers must be over 26 years old and be able to get a Working with Children Check. To register as a volunteer visit: www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au and click on
“Volunteer now.” For details: Llewy Berchy on 9412 3321 or
SPECIAL COLLECTION FORTHE WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
LAST WEEKEND19/20 October 2013
BIG WHEELWe request donations of new items for the Big Wheel. If you could help, please mark items 'FOR BIG WHEEL' and drop off at the parish centre. Thank you.
PIETY STALLNow in stock LUMEN FIDEI “The Light of Faith”
(Pope Francis Encyclical Letter) only two left $10/each.
Wednesday Friends: Police Band Concert
Come along and listen to the fabulous Police Show Band as they entertain you with songs from yesterdayWhere: Springvale City Hall 397 – 405 Springvale Rd, SpringvaleTime: 1pm – 3pm on Wednesday 30th October 2013 (Meet in the Gathering space at 12.20pm)Cost: $2 for entrance & $2 for busIf anyone interested in, please ring Sr Nga 9546 8276 for booking before 28th October 2013. All welcome.
R.C.I.C (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)We are starting a programme for Baptism of Children aged between 5-18 years old at the Easter Vigil. It will commence on 11th November from 4.00pm - 5pm in the Parish Centre. For more information, please contact Sr Nga on 9546 8276.
HAZELNUTS LADIES SOCIAL GROUP will be having dinner out this month on Tuesday 29th October at Sandown Park Hotel (opposite Crematorium) from 6.30pm. For enquiries or a lift ring Marg on 9547 3147.
Thank you for putting faith and action together by responding to the Catholic Mission Appeal. Together as a Church we raised $3,190.00. Your generosity is helping the people of Mongolia build their Church, and the Kingdom of God on earth, so that more people can experience the grace, joy, peace and hope of our loving God.
THANK YOU!I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Fr Arsenio for allowing me to use St Anthony’s Gathering Space and to everyone who came and helped me to make the morning tea, a great success. From the morning tea only, we raised $1245 for Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre. God bless. Yolanda Lewis, family and friends.
SAMOAN DIVINE MERCYThe Noble Park Samoan Divine Mercy’s official opening Mass will be at 6.00pm this Monday 28th October in St Anthony’s Church. All welcome.
Divine Mercy DevotionThe Divine Mercy Prayer group would like to advise that the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited in the church every Friday starting at 2.45 pm. Anyone who would like to join us is most welcome.
Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 31st October 2013 at 7.30pm. Supper will be provided after Mass in the Gathering Space. All welcome. BOOK STALL AT THE CARNIVAL
There will be a book stall this year at the Carnival. If you have any suitable books, cds or dvds you would like to see go to a good home, please put them in a labelled box and drop them off at the Parish Centre. For pick ups or for anyone who can help out on the stall please contact Trisha on 9546 1739 or 0419 576 372. Thanks in advance for your help.
† The Funeral Mass of Giuseppa Di Mento will be at 11.00am this Wednesday, 30th of October in St Anthony’s Church. There is a Rosary at 8.00pm on Tuesday night.
PADUA† We pray in thanksgiving for Giuseppa Di Mento, Sam Baron, Michael Adams, and those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Baby Xavier Gilmour,
Ivy Balfour, Mrs Lorna Pinto, Joyce Morris, Cedric Morris, Francis Mendonca, Hamilton Bayer, Trevor Thomas, Pedro Auxilio, Desmond D’Silva, Teofilo E. Soler Sr., Fi Hung Lo, Cedric Morris, Joyce Morris, Clifton Jones Leckning, Kenneth Dirckze, Carmen Robert, Rita Adolphe, .
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Robert Frederic, Christine Saw, Neville Erispe, Pat Doll, Bill Benton, Mary Bertholini, Marie O’Donwell, Esmond Erensen, Veronica Varga, Anton Siketa, Nance Hayes, Czarina Deang, Virgina Collins, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Barry Stokoe, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Henri Frappier, Rita Briggs, Julia Tong, Antonio Vong, Cesar Ramirez, Teressa Teyscheney, Bernie Saldanha.
Lord, Hear Our Prayer!
Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.
Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.
THIS WEEK
A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.
Children's LiturgyAt the 9.30am Sunday Mass every week. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them with the Word of God and activities appropriate for their age.
IT’S BACK!
Yes, 'PADUA', the parish magazine is now back for publication and you are invited to contribute to our
awesome, new look magazine.Do you have a story to tell or an occasion you want to share? As an individual or collectively in a group, we want to hear from you. You are encouraged to put your thinking caps on and let your fingers do the talking.Please limit it to an A4 size and while every effort will be made to publish your article, it may be edited or modified by the editorial staff.
You can email your articles to: [email protected]
or drop it in at the parish office by 31 October 2013
Legion of Mary Annual MassSaturday 9 November, 2pm
Bishop Hilton Deakin will celebrate the annual Legion of Mary Mass in commemoration of the life of, Servant of God, Frank Duff. Legion Prayers and Rosary will be prayed from 2pm. Mass will begin at 2:30pm. Please bring a plate to share in the Magnificat House, after Mass. All are welcome. Where: St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 33 Howard Street, West Melbourne. Contact: 03 9328 4757
CARNIVAL 20131. The Parish Carnival will be on Saturday 16th November 10 till 9:30.2. The next Carnival Meeting will take place on Monday 28th October @7pm in the Gathering Space. This will be a Food Stall Holders Meeting so could a representative from each food stall please attend.3. Parish Carnival Raffle tickets will be on stall after mass at Church doors every Sunday. Please help support the parish by buy a raffle ticket. If you would like to take a book to sell please see the seller after mass or get them from the Parish Centre.4. Evening pick ups for the White Elephant stall will be made from the 11th November till the 16th, please contact the Parish Centre to arrange a time.If you would like to make donations of Brick-a-brack, books, CDs or other items to sell at the carnival you are welcome to drop them off between the 11th and 16th November. We are still seeking volunteers to help on the day (Saturday 16th November) if you can help please contact Anthony Adaman on 0423048680 or email: [email protected]*If you can help sell raffle ticket after mass please see Sister Kim at the Parish Centre or call Anthony on 0423048680.
POSITIONS AVAILABLEApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of: + Pastoral Associate, St Joan of Arc Parish - Brighton+ Administration and Domestic Support to Bishop Elliott - Ormond+ Pastoral Associate, The Parish of Holy Family - Mount Waverley Further details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: www.cam.org.au/jobs
COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE ON SALE IN THE PIETY STALL
Bag stall at the CarnivalDo you have any handbags & Jewellery that you no longer want or need? If so can you please donate them to the “Bag Stall” at the Carnival? You can drop them off at the Parish Centre or we can pick them up. Phone: Paddy on 042 229 6961 / Cathy 041 959 6097 / Moira 041 751 9159
ST ANTHONY’S CARNIVAL - PLANT STALL Just a reminder that Donation would be most grateful eg. Potted plants, etc. For pick-ups contact Anne-Marie 85114488 or 0414 786 122.
BRIC-A-BRAC STALL 2013Hello Parishioners, the time is here once again for our Parish Carnival in November 2013. We did very well with your help last year, so I am asking you again to support the Parish. Please look in the cupboards and drawers, where perhaps you have stored away presents received and forgotten about, so I will be very pleased to accept any unwanted items from you for the Bric-a-brac Stall. Every item will be much appreciated such as vases, cutlery, tupperware, casserole dishes with lids, plates, trays, photo frames, etc. Anything, except electrical goods. You can put into boxes, tape them closed and leave them at the Parish Centre marked “for Mrs Fatima Soares”.
NEW SETS OF THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES FOR THE NEXT PERIOD ARE READY FOR
COLLECTION IN THE CHURCH FOYER.
Australian Catholic Youth FestivalVOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival requires 200+ volunteers to support the event. Volunteers must be over 26 years old and be able to get a Working with Children Check. To register as a volunteer visit: www.youthfestival.catholic.org.au and click on
“Volunteer now.” For details: Llewy Berchy on 9412 3321 or
SPECIAL COLLECTION FORTHE WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
LAST WEEKEND19/20 October 2013
BIG WHEELWe request donations of new items for the Big Wheel. If you could help, please mark items 'FOR BIG WHEEL' and drop off at the parish centre. Thank you.
PIETY STALLNow in stock LUMEN FIDEI “The Light of Faith”
(Pope Francis Encyclical Letter) only two left $10/each.
Wednesday Friends: Police Band Concert
Come along and listen to the fabulous Police Show Band as they entertain you with songs from yesterdayWhere: Springvale City Hall 397 – 405 Springvale Rd, SpringvaleTime: 1pm – 3pm on Wednesday 30th October 2013 (Meet in the Gathering space at 12.20pm)Cost: $2 for entrance & $2 for busIf anyone interested in, please ring Sr Nga 9546 8276 for booking before 28th October 2013. All welcome.
R.C.I.C (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)We are starting a programme for Baptism of Children aged between 5-18 years old at the Easter Vigil. It will commence on 11th November from 4.00pm - 5pm in the Parish Centre. For more information, please contact Sr Nga on 9546 8276.
HAZELNUTS LADIES SOCIAL GROUP will be having dinner out this month on Tuesday 29th October at Sandown Park Hotel (opposite Crematorium) from 6.30pm. For enquiries or a lift ring Marg on 9547 3147.
Thank you for putting faith and action together by responding to the Catholic Mission Appeal. Together as a Church we raised $3,190.00. Your generosity is helping the people of Mongolia build their Church, and the Kingdom of God on earth, so that more people can experience the grace, joy, peace and hope of our loving God.
THANK YOU!I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Fr Arsenio for allowing me to use St Anthony’s Gathering Space and to everyone who came and helped me to make the morning tea, a great success. From the morning tea only, we raised $1245 for Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre. God bless. Yolanda Lewis, family and friends.
SAMOAN DIVINE MERCYThe Noble Park Samoan Divine Mercy’s official opening Mass will be at 6.00pm this Monday 28th October in St Anthony’s Church. All welcome.
Divine Mercy DevotionThe Divine Mercy Prayer group would like to advise that the Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited in the church every Friday starting at 2.45 pm. Anyone who would like to join us is most welcome.
Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 31st October 2013 at 7.30pm. Supper will be provided after Mass in the Gathering Space. All welcome. BOOK STALL AT THE CARNIVAL
There will be a book stall this year at the Carnival. If you have any suitable books, cds or dvds you would like to see go to a good home, please put them in a labelled box and drop them off at the Parish Centre. For pick ups or for anyone who can help out on the stall please contact Trisha on 9546 1739 or 0419 576 372. Thanks in advance for your help.
† The Funeral Mass of Giuseppa Di Mento will be at 11.00am this Wednesday, 30th of October in St Anthony’s Church. There is a Rosary at 8.00pm on Tuesday night.
First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14. 16-19
A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus
The Lord is a judgewho is no respecter of personages.He shows no respect of personages to the detriment of a poor man, he listens to the plea of the injured party.He does not ignore the orphan’s supplication,nor the widow’s as she pours out her story.The man who with his whole heart serves God will be accepted,his petitions will carry to the clouds.The humble man’s prayer pierces the clouds,until it arrives he is inconsolable,nor will he desist until the Most High takes notice of him,acquits the virtuous and delivers judgement.And the Lord will not be slow,nor will he be dilatory on their behalf.
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 32:2-3. 17-19. 23
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad. R.
The Lord turns his face against the wicked to destroy their remembrance from the earth. The just call and the Lord hears and rescues them in all their distress. R.
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save. The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. Those who hide in him shall not be condemned. R.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8. 16-18
A reading from the second letter of St Paul to Timothy
My life is already being poured away as a libation, and the time has come for me to be gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith; all there is to come now is the crown of righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day; and not only to me but to all those who have longed for his Appearing.The first time I had to present my defence, there was
not a single witness to support me. Every one of them deserted me - may they not be held accountable for it. But the Lord stood by me and gave me power, so that through me the whole message might be proclaimed for all the pagans to hear; and so I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from all evil attempts on me, and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation: 2 Corinthians 5:19
Alleluia, alleluia!God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Jesus spoke the following parable to some people who prided themselves on being virtuous and despised everyone else. ‘Two men went up to the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee, the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood there and said this prayer to himself, “I thank you, God, that I am not grasping, unjust, adulterous like the rest of mankind, and particularly that I am not like this tax collector here. I fast twice a week; I pay tithes on all I get.” The tax collector stood some distance away, not daring even to raise his eyes to heaven; but he beat his breast and said, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” This man, I tell you, went home again at rights with God; the other did not. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the man who humbles himself will be exalted.’
The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD
