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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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year C 21 JULY 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: See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.Communion Antiphon: Behold, I stand at the door and knock, says the Lord. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door to me, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.
Next WeekSEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First reading: - Genesis 18:20-32 Second reading: - Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel: - Luke 11:1-13
CountersSun 21 July: Group 5 - Zan OKelly, John O'Kelly, Bryan Cully, Lionel SkandanayakaSun 28 July: Group 6 - Eustace & Marian Lewis, James King, Mike O'Leary, Tom Glynn
Sun 28 July:07.00pm: Arlene D'Cruz, Conrad D'Cruz08.15am: Kenneth Benjamin, Placida Adaman, Therese Adaman09.30am: Nicole Vellin, Alice Chong11.00am: Michael Thomas, Bernice D'Rose, Doug D'Rose, Tuala Hunt05.30pm: Qeev Espedillon, Zythiel Espedillon, Abi Espedillon
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 JUST WILL LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.
From Break Open the Word
'Guests who arrive at the monastery are to be welcomed as Christ, for he will say to us one day: I was a stranger and you welcomed me ..." From the moment of arrival to that of departure they will address the guest in all humility, bowing their heads or even prostrating themselves to honor Christ whom they receive in his person... . They will show him every possible form of kindness... . A particular welcome will be reserved for the poor and pilgrims, for it is especially in them that one receives Christ'. Rule of St Benedict
While the ritual of welcoming has changed - even in monasteries -we cannot miss the spirit in which a stranger is to be welcomed as a messenger of God.
Both Abraham, in the first reading, and Martha, in the Gospel offer hospitality. Before we can offer hospitality we must be open to being surprised. Before we can welcome God into our lives we must be convinced of the possibility that God acts in strange ways and can come to us under the most unlikely guises.-
† We pray in thanksgiving for those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: John White, Keith Pullin,
Eugenio Cimino, Helena February, Reginald Martil, Nora Martil, Gertrude Fourlze, Joseph Fourlze, Marlene
& Cecil Mottau, Joyce & Bertram Berenger, Raymond James & Guy Barnes, Fleuriot Leveque, Joseph Minh, Basil Rafferty, George Joseph, Joseph Angello, Maria Archimede, Angela Di Mento, Didier Lubin, Isabella Allas, Noeline Rose, Denise Tourmentin.
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Maureen, Frank Bosmans, Huy Le, Phuong Ngo, Dominic, Virgina Collins, Ivy Benoit, Lorafe, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Sam Baron, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, John Jewell, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Virantha & Laticia, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Baby Zoe Annabella Brooks, 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.
Disclaimer NoteWhile the minibus drivers endeavour to provide commuters with an enjoyable trip to and from St Anthony's Church to attend mass, commuters are reminded that they travel in the St Anthony's Parish minibus at their own risks. The St Anthony's Parish and/or the voluntary minibus drivers accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from any injury or any other accident that may occur during a trip while travelling in the St Anthony's Parish minibus.
Children's Liturgy
CONFIRMATION 2013If there are any students (not attending St Anthony's School) who are in year 6 or above and would like to be confirmed this year, could they please contact Marilyn at the school on 9546 0044. Confirmation classes are held on Tuesday afternoons between 4pm and 5pm. The last class for this term will be on the 18th June. You will need to enrol by then if you wish to prepare for Confirmation this year.
SAAFE: Catholicism DVD Series
"Episode V:“THE INDISPENSABLE MEN: PETER, PAUL AND
THE MISSIONARY ADVENTURE”
Father Barron calls Peter and Paul “two indispensable men, the ones without whom the church never would have emerged and survived.” In telling each man's story, Father Barron shows how the Holy Spirit worked through all the
apostles and disciples to build the Church.Following the trail of these apostles as they took the
Gospel to the ends of the earth, Father Barron presents the foundations of the apostolic faith, particularly the revelation of Christ's resurrection from the dead."
Wednesday's DVD on Mary concentrated on these main points- Mary is the mother of God, Mary was immaculately conceived and Mary's body was assumed into heaven. Mary was the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Where Eve disobeyed God and turned from Him, Mary was fully obedient to God's will in everything she did. Mary was the first of Jesus' disciples. Mary is the most depicted figure in Christian art after Jesus. The visit of Mary to Bernadette at Lourdes was told and this was where Mary told the world "I am the Immaculate Conception". In 1531 Mary appeared to Juan Diego at Guadalupe in Mexico. These two shrines are visited by millions each year. The dogma of Mary's Immaculate Conception was proclaimed in 1854 and the Assumption of Mary in 1950.
DINNER PROGRAM FOR 2013Listening to: The Voices that Echo Faith, Hope & Love
Date: Thursday 25 JulyVenue: Graduate’s Restaurant
St John’s Regional CollegeCaroline Street, Dandenong
Start: 7.00pmCost: $30 single, $50 double.
Speaker: Seminarian Geoff McIlroyRSVP: 18 July - Paddy 0422 296 961
St Anthony's CarnivalThe St Anthony's Carnival will take place on Saturday 16th November. The next meeting will be held on Monday 22nd July at 7pm. Any group wanting to have a stall at this year's carnival please attend. We are looking for group to run the food stalls, we would love to have a stall to represent each of the cultures in our multicultural parish. For more information please attend our next meeting. Thanks.Anthony Adaman
We will be resuming the program this week at 9.30am on Sunday 21st July in the
Gathering Space.
Youth Movie Night!All youth (high school age and above) are invited to a movie screening on Sunday the 21st July in the Small Hall. We will be watching one of the following films: The Avengers, Pirates and of the Caribbean, Dinner for Schmucks, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Inspector Gadget, Letters to Juliet or Life of Brian – you get to choose! Snacks will be provided. The movie will run from 6.30pm to no later than 9pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet other young people in your parish! Hope to see you there.
Update on theVictorian Parliamentary Inquiry
The Parliamentary Committee has heard from witnesses and is now preparing a report on its recommendations and findings, which is due to be tabled in Parliament on or before 30 September 2013.Over the next three months the Church in Victoria will continue to inform the community about its processes for responding to abuse, the support provided to victims and the five reforms that the Church has proposed to the Parliamentary Committee. More info: www.facingthetruth.org.auwhich contains videos, fact sheets and FAQs. The website will continue to be updated on a regular basis.
Vinnies Blanket AppealMonday 8 July - Friday 16 August
In Victoria, the St Vincent de Paul Society distributes thousands of blankets each year through soup vans and welfare services. The demand for blankets always spikes during the cold winter months. We encourage you to collect blankets on our behalf to help keep someone warm this winter. Vinnies can collect large blanket donations from parishes and organisations. Individuals can drop them off at any Vinnies Centre. To help Vinnies reach their 5,000 target register at: vinnies.org.au/donateblankets
St Anthony's Men's Social ClubOur next gathering will be on Friday July 26th from 8.00pm onwards in the Small Hall.Supper provided.Enquiries to Mike Molloy 9546 1739.
GRANDPARENTS’ & SENIOR PERSONS’ DAYSt Anthony's primary school invites YOU
TO GRANDPARENTS' & senior PERSONS' DAYDATE: Friday 26th July, 2013EVENT: Mass followed by Morning Tea and AssemblyTIME: 9:30 am St Anthony's Church 10:30 am St Anthony's School staffroom 11:30 am Assembly in Big HallIf there are any parishioners who would like to join us on the day, please come along. For catering purposes if you are coming for morning tea could you please notify the school office on 9546 0044.
WORLD YOUTH DAY (WYD) RIO 2013 IN FRANKSTON:
Young people ages 16 to 35 from all across the Peninsula: Are you 'Called to Follow or Called to Lead'? Come join Bayside Young Disciples (BYD) as we explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ in celebration of WYD 2013 theme 'Go make disciples of all nations'. A whole day event starting 10am on Saturday 27th July in St Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 60 Davey Street, Frankston. This event, feat. Melbourne's NET Team, will include talks, games and activities, group discussions, Eucharistic Adoration, ending with WYD Mass at 6pm. Dress in blue/green/yellow to get into the WYD RIO 2013 spirit! See flyers, Like our 'Bayside Young Disciples' facebook page, or contact BYD on 9783 3484 for more details.
SAVE THE DATE! 25 – 27 July 2013 WYD13@SJRC – The Local Experience Young adults aged from 16 years (Year 10) up to 30 years
are invited to attend a weekend residential retreat at St John's Regional College based on World Youth Day. Commencing 7pm Friday 25th July and concluding 12 noon Sunday 27th July.
Initial expressions of interest can be emailed to [email protected]
HAZLENUTS LADIES SOCIAL GROUP will have dinner out on Wednesday 31st July from 6.30pm at Club Noble (Footy Club) Noble Park. For enquiries please ring Marg 9547 3147.
HONOURING THE FATHERHOOD OF GODYou are invited to honour the Fatherhood of God in a Special way on Sunday 4th August 2013 at:St Benedict’s Church 295 Warrigal Rd. Burwood.1.30pm - Adoration and Prayers2.30pm - Mass: Celebrant - Fr David Tremble mglEnquiries: Majella 9808 9708Holy Family Catholic Church 100 Power St Doveton2.30-3.30pm Hymns & Prayers to honour the Fatherhood of God. Enquiries: Nancy 9700 2929St Joseph’s Catholic Church 71 Orrong Rd Elsternwick2pm Adoration, Prayers, Hour of Mercy, Holy MassCelebrant: Rev Fr Bernard Teo CSsR - Enquiries: Joy Hunt 9509 2207
THE MAGUIRE FAMILY would like to thank you for your prayers and support during the difficult time of Tom’s passing. Please keep Molly in your prayers.
Applications Now Open for Emmanuel School of Mission Rome 2013 - 2014 The Emmanuel School of Mission (ESM) aims to help young Catholics to receive formation in the Catholic faith, and to build up leaders of the Church and local communities. ESM offers a nine-month program of formation in the Catholic faith, living at the heart of the Church in Rome. Receive formation in community life with students from all over the world, expereince a rich spiritual life, regular retreats and pilgrimages as well as academic formation in all aspects of our Catholic Faith and Mission. Applications close early July (factor in time for VISAs). More info: . Contact: [email protected]
Sacred Scripture: Interpretation and FaithMonday 29 July, 7:30pm. Meet international speaker and one of the Church's foremost scripture scholars, Professor Bernardo Estrada, Director of the Department of Sacred Scripture at Rome's Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.. Where: Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox (enter via St Patrick's Cathedral carpark). Enquiries: 9328 3474
MIGRANT & REFUGEE WEEK Annual Mass of All Nations – Migration: A Pilgrimage of Faith & Hope - Sunday, 25 August. All welcome for Rosary at 2pm, Mass with Archbishop Denis Hart at 3pm - Where: St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. More info: 9926 5720
† We pray in thanksgiving for those who have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: John White, Keith Pullin,
Eugenio Cimino, Helena February, Reginald Martil, Nora Martil, Gertrude Fourlze, Joseph Fourlze, Marlene
& Cecil Mottau, Joyce & Bertram Berenger, Raymond James & Guy Barnes, Fleuriot Leveque, Joseph Minh, Basil Rafferty, George Joseph, Joseph Angello, Maria Archimede, Angela Di Mento, Didier Lubin, Isabella Allas, Noeline Rose, Denise Tourmentin.
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially: Maureen, Frank Bosmans, Huy Le, Phuong Ngo, Dominic, Virgina Collins, Ivy Benoit, Lorafe, Nestor Dela Cruz, Lise Toussaint, Sabrina D’Souza, Freddy Periera, Diu Guer, Freddy Pereriar, Sam Baron, Rudy Alveyn, Tony Fernandez, Elly O’Neill, John Partington, Nez Fernandez, John Jewell, Jordon Whitewood-Neil, Graham Harvey, Colin D’Cruz, Jenny & Bol Franklin, Theresa Landsberger, Baby Tyesha Guer Jaimie, Jean-Robert Migale, Isabelle Chauvin, Virantha & Laticia, Joyce Fernandes, Alfonso Salanga, Magdaline Ghosh, Bernard Jurgens, Noel Menuir, Sidney Fernandez, Mildred Erispe, Pedro Williams, Baby Zoe Annabella Brooks, 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.
Disclaimer NoteWhile the minibus drivers endeavour to provide commuters with an enjoyable trip to and from St Anthony's Church to attend mass, commuters are reminded that they travel in the St Anthony's Parish minibus at their own risks. The St Anthony's Parish and/or the voluntary minibus drivers accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from any injury or any other accident that may occur during a trip while travelling in the St Anthony's Parish minibus.
Children's Liturgy
CONFIRMATION 2013If there are any students (not attending St Anthony's School) who are in year 6 or above and would like to be confirmed this year, could they please contact Marilyn at the school on 9546 0044. Confirmation classes are held on Tuesday afternoons between 4pm and 5pm. The last class for this term will be on the 18th June. You will need to enrol by then if you wish to prepare for Confirmation this year.
SAAFE: Catholicism DVD Series
"Episode V:“THE INDISPENSABLE MEN: PETER, PAUL AND
THE MISSIONARY ADVENTURE”
Father Barron calls Peter and Paul “two indispensable men, the ones without whom the church never would have emerged and survived.” In telling each man's story, Father Barron shows how the Holy Spirit worked through all the
apostles and disciples to build the Church.Following the trail of these apostles as they took the
Gospel to the ends of the earth, Father Barron presents the foundations of the apostolic faith, particularly the revelation of Christ's resurrection from the dead."
Wednesday's DVD on Mary concentrated on these main points- Mary is the mother of God, Mary was immaculately conceived and Mary's body was assumed into heaven. Mary was the bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Where Eve disobeyed God and turned from Him, Mary was fully obedient to God's will in everything she did. Mary was the first of Jesus' disciples. Mary is the most depicted figure in Christian art after Jesus. The visit of Mary to Bernadette at Lourdes was told and this was where Mary told the world "I am the Immaculate Conception". In 1531 Mary appeared to Juan Diego at Guadalupe in Mexico. These two shrines are visited by millions each year. The dogma of Mary's Immaculate Conception was proclaimed in 1854 and the Assumption of Mary in 1950.
DINNER PROGRAM FOR 2013Listening to: The Voices that Echo Faith, Hope & Love
Date: Thursday 25 JulyVenue: Graduate’s Restaurant
St John’s Regional CollegeCaroline Street, Dandenong
Start: 7.00pmCost: $30 single, $50 double.
Speaker: Seminarian Geoff McIlroyRSVP: 18 July - Paddy 0422 296 961
St Anthony's CarnivalThe St Anthony's Carnival will take place on Saturday 16th November. The next meeting will be held on Monday 22nd July at 7pm. Any group wanting to have a stall at this year's carnival please attend. We are looking for group to run the food stalls, we would love to have a stall to represent each of the cultures in our multicultural parish. For more information please attend our next meeting. Thanks.Anthony Adaman
We will be resuming the program this week at 9.30am on Sunday 21st July in the
Gathering Space.
Youth Movie Night!All youth (high school age and above) are invited to a movie screening on Sunday the 21st July in the Small Hall. We will be watching one of the following films: The Avengers, Pirates and of the Caribbean, Dinner for Schmucks, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Inspector Gadget, Letters to Juliet or Life of Brian – you get to choose! Snacks will be provided. The movie will run from 6.30pm to no later than 9pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet other young people in your parish! Hope to see you there.
Update on theVictorian Parliamentary Inquiry
The Parliamentary Committee has heard from witnesses and is now preparing a report on its recommendations and findings, which is due to be tabled in Parliament on or before 30 September 2013.Over the next three months the Church in Victoria will continue to inform the community about its processes for responding to abuse, the support provided to victims and the five reforms that the Church has proposed to the Parliamentary Committee. More info: www.facingthetruth.org.auwhich contains videos, fact sheets and FAQs. The website will continue to be updated on a regular basis.
Vinnies Blanket AppealMonday 8 July - Friday 16 August
In Victoria, the St Vincent de Paul Society distributes thousands of blankets each year through soup vans and welfare services. The demand for blankets always spikes during the cold winter months. We encourage you to collect blankets on our behalf to help keep someone warm this winter. Vinnies can collect large blanket donations from parishes and organisations. Individuals can drop them off at any Vinnies Centre. To help Vinnies reach their 5,000 target register at: vinnies.org.au/donateblankets
St Anthony's Men's Social ClubOur next gathering will be on Friday July 26th from 8.00pm onwards in the Small Hall.Supper provided.Enquiries to Mike Molloy 9546 1739.
GRANDPARENTS’ & SENIOR PERSONS’ DAYSt Anthony's primary school invites YOU
TO GRANDPARENTS' & senior PERSONS' DAYDATE: Friday 26th July, 2013EVENT: Mass followed by Morning Tea and AssemblyTIME: 9:30 am St Anthony's Church 10:30 am St Anthony's School staffroom 11:30 am Assembly in Big HallIf there are any parishioners who would like to join us on the day, please come along. For catering purposes if you are coming for morning tea could you please notify the school office on 9546 0044.
WORLD YOUTH DAY (WYD) RIO 2013 IN FRANKSTON:
Young people ages 16 to 35 from all across the Peninsula: Are you 'Called to Follow or Called to Lead'? Come join Bayside Young Disciples (BYD) as we explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ in celebration of WYD 2013 theme 'Go make disciples of all nations'. A whole day event starting 10am on Saturday 27th July in St Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 60 Davey Street, Frankston. This event, feat. Melbourne's NET Team, will include talks, games and activities, group discussions, Eucharistic Adoration, ending with WYD Mass at 6pm. Dress in blue/green/yellow to get into the WYD RIO 2013 spirit! See flyers, Like our 'Bayside Young Disciples' facebook page, or contact BYD on 9783 3484 for more details.
SAVE THE DATE! 25 – 27 July 2013 WYD13@SJRC – The Local Experience Young adults aged from 16 years (Year 10) up to 30 years
are invited to attend a weekend residential retreat at St John's Regional College based on World Youth Day. Commencing 7pm Friday 25th July and concluding 12 noon Sunday 27th July.
Initial expressions of interest can be emailed to [email protected]
HAZLENUTS LADIES SOCIAL GROUP will have dinner out on Wednesday 31st July from 6.30pm at Club Noble (Footy Club) Noble Park. For enquiries please ring Marg 9547 3147.
HONOURING THE FATHERHOOD OF GODYou are invited to honour the Fatherhood of God in a Special way on Sunday 4th August 2013 at:St Benedict’s Church 295 Warrigal Rd. Burwood.1.30pm - Adoration and Prayers2.30pm - Mass: Celebrant - Fr David Tremble mglEnquiries: Majella 9808 9708Holy Family Catholic Church 100 Power St Doveton2.30-3.30pm Hymns & Prayers to honour the Fatherhood of God. Enquiries: Nancy 9700 2929St Joseph’s Catholic Church 71 Orrong Rd Elsternwick2pm Adoration, Prayers, Hour of Mercy, Holy MassCelebrant: Rev Fr Bernard Teo CSsR - Enquiries: Joy Hunt 9509 2207
THE MAGUIRE FAMILY would like to thank you for your prayers and support during the difficult time of Tom’s passing. Please keep Molly in your prayers.
Applications Now Open for Emmanuel School of Mission Rome 2013 - 2014 The Emmanuel School of Mission (ESM) aims to help young Catholics to receive formation in the Catholic faith, and to build up leaders of the Church and local communities. ESM offers a nine-month program of formation in the Catholic faith, living at the heart of the Church in Rome. Receive formation in community life with students from all over the world, expereince a rich spiritual life, regular retreats and pilgrimages as well as academic formation in all aspects of our Catholic Faith and Mission. Applications close early July (factor in time for VISAs). More info: . Contact: [email protected]
Sacred Scripture: Interpretation and FaithMonday 29 July, 7:30pm. Meet international speaker and one of the Church's foremost scripture scholars, Professor Bernardo Estrada, Director of the Department of Sacred Scripture at Rome's Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.. Where: Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox (enter via St Patrick's Cathedral carpark). Enquiries: 9328 3474
MIGRANT & REFUGEE WEEK Annual Mass of All Nations – Migration: A Pilgrimage of Faith & Hope - Sunday, 25 August. All welcome for Rosary at 2pm, Mass with Archbishop Denis Hart at 3pm - Where: St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. More info: 9926 5720
First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10
A reading from the book of Genesis
The Lord appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre while he was sitting by the entrance of the tent during the hottest part of the day. He looked up, and there he saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, and bowed to the ground. ‘My Lord,’ he said ‘I beg you, if I find favour with you, kindly do not pass your servant by. A little water shall be brought; you shall wash your feet and lie down under the tree. Let me fetch a little bread and you shall refresh yourselves before going further. That is why you have come in your servant’s direction.’ They replied, ‘Do as you say.’
Abraham hastened to the tent to find Sarah. ‘Hurry,’ he said ‘knead three bushels of flour and make loaves.’ Then running to the cattle Abraham took a fine and tender calf and gave it to the servant, who hurried to prepare it. Then taking cream, milk and the calf he had prepared, he laid all before them, and they ate while he remained standing near them under the tree.
‘Where is your wife Sarah?’ he asked him. ‘She is in the tent’ he replied. Then his guest said, ‘I shall visit you again next year without fail, and your wife will then have a son.’
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 14:2-5
R. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
Lord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain? He who walks without fault; he who acts with justice and speaks the truth from his heart; he who does not slander with his tongue. R. He who does no wrong to his brother, who casts no slur on his neighbour, who holds the godless in disdain, but honours those who fear the Lord. R.
He who keeps his pledge come what may; who takes no interest on a loan and accepts no bribes against the innocent. Such a man will stand firm for ever. R.
Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians
It makes me happy to suffer for you, as I am suffering now, and in my own body to do what I can to make up all
that has still to be undergone by Christ for the sake of his body, the Church. I became the servant of the Church when God made me responsible for delivering God’s message to you, the message which was a mystery hidden for generations and centuries and has now been revealed to his saints. It was God’s purpose to reveal it to them and to show all the rich glory of this mystery to pagans. The mystery is Christ among you, your hope of glory: this is the Christ we proclaim, this is the wisdom in which we thoroughly train everyone and instruct everyone, to make them all perfect in Christ.
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation: cf Luke 8:15
Alleluia, alleluia!
Happy are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.
Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by myself? Please tell her to help me.’ But the Lord answered: ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said, ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.’
The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD
