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Parish Priest: Fr James Clarke PP E-mail: [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr Joseph Panackal Email: [email protected]
Business Manager: Mr Terry Philp Email: [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Mrs Diane Read Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Worker: Ms Anna Demetriou Email: [email protected]
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Bulletin Notices: Due by: Thursday 1.00pm Email: [email protected] or call Parish Office: 5222 1977
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Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 27, 2020
Readings for this week:
Ezekiel 18: 25 - 28; Philippians 2: 1 - 11; Matthew 21: 28 - 32
St Mary of the Angels Parish Weekly Gospel & Homily
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ST MARY’S BASILICA & OUR
EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL REMAIN
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT
THIS STAGE. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR CONTINUED PATIENCE.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF
YOU REQUIRE INFORMATION.
ST MARY’S PARISH OFFICE OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm
(Monday - Friday). IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES
or REQUIRE OUR HELP, PLEASE CALL US ON:
5222 1977
SUNDAY MASS
FM RADIO BROADCAST SUNDAY 10.00am on
The Pulse 94.7 FM (from St Mary’s Basilica, Geelong)
A REFLECTION from Fr Joseph & Fr Jim
We all are familiar with the popular saying “First Impression is the best impression.” In our social interactions, we have you come across individuals who make a very good first impression on us, and after a few minutes of conversation with you, they address you by your first name; they talk as if you have known each other for years; and they look at you as if you are the only one who matters to them. We never forget people who create an impression on us. In the Gospel of today we have the story of two sons and it tells us that first impression is not enough in the kingdom of God. The first son was able to make first impression responding ’Yes’ to the father, but he didn’t carry out the will of his father in his action. Whereas the second son even though he responded ’No’ to the father and didn’t make first impression in his response, he was able to carry out the will of his father. The first son in the gospel of today represents the institutional religion. Followers of this type of religion can pay lip-service to the God who is mystery, and try to compartmentalise Jesus into their own structures. The second son stands for the “outsiders” who may be accustomed to saying ‘No’ to God, or failed to follow Him closer, but respond to their inner thirst, and in due course they begin a deep search for God. The second reading, from Philippians, speaks of a more specific and positive change of mind to accept and do the will of God as Jesus did: “in your minds, you must be the same as Christ Jesus’; this is the direction in which we must constantly focus our minds day by day in doing God’s will. What I find more meaningful but challenging in my own Christian life is “to put on the mind of Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:5). I think being a Christian is taking on the consciousness of Christ. I know, personally I am far from it. I must acknowledge that in many aspects of my life I am like St Augustine, I say, “Yes Lord, but not yet!” However, despite this challenge, I do not want to reduce my Christian life to a clear set of criteria in terms of fulfilling rituals and obeying moral norms. But, the call of the Lord to all of us, saint or sinner, is one question. Are we doing the will of the Father all the time? The point is that we need to be courageous to walk the road less travelled. On the other hand, our Christian life becomes meaningful if we open up ourselves to God on a daily basis, and keep searching. That is why we pray with the Psalmist today (25: 4 - 5): Lord, make me know your ways. Lord, teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth, and teach me: for you are God my Saviour.
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As it is the important SEASON OF CREATION, the Geelong Sustainability Group thought it might be useful to offer some local information to our parish about how people might actively respond to the 'ecological conversion' challenge in Laudato Si. Often we want to engage with environmental activities but are not sure where or how to do this. Saturday October 10 - Sunday October 11 is Sustainable House Day 2020 Online and open to all! This event is a great way to learn from locals who have made improvements to maximise their energy efficien-cy, reduce their bills and carbon footprint! More information can be found at https://www.geelongsustainability.org.au/shd2020/ And watch online, the excellent ABC Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge - a 3 part series - and learn about how we can all make a difference!
The 10 Things You Can Do About The Climate Crisis After our disastrous summer of unprecedented droughts, catastrophic bushfires, heart-breaking wildlife losses and devastated communities, Australia no longer feels like the ‘lucky country’. Around the world, people looked at Australia as proof positive of the link between climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. As one of the most vulnerable nations in the world to climate change, it is in our best interests to act immediately. Pope Francis, in his ground breaking encyclical Laudato Si, calls us to ACTION. We need to be part of what he called an “ecological conversion”.
1. Unite for bold climate action - join others to make a difference Geelong Sustainability Group - https://www.geelongsustainability.org.au/ Transition Streets Geelong - https://www.transitionstreetsgeelong.org. Australian Conservation Foundation - https://www.acf.org.au Environment Victoria - https://www.environmentvictoria.org.au 2. Use energy wisely and save money too! Get a home energy audit to identify where you can make the most energy-saving gains www.victorianenergysaver.vic.gov.au/save-energy-and-money Turn off TVs and other electronics when you are not using them and change to LED lights and save money. 3. Get charged up with renewables Geelong Sustainability will be offering a Solar PV/battery bulk buy option in 2021 or ask a friend for a solar installer recommendation. The global push for cleaner, healthier energy is on. With costs dropping every day, renewable energy is the best choice for the environment and the economy. The highest source of carbon emissions in Geelong is electricity. 4. Eat for a climate-stable planet Eat more meat-free meals, buy local food without packaging. Don’t waste food, compost, grow your own 5. Start a climate conversation Solving climate change requires us all to work together. We can’t do that without finding common ground with those who may not share our perspective. Since people often trust peers, family members and loved ones, you can talk to people about climate change in ways others can’t. You are more likely to open people’s minds when you listen to them and share your own journey. 6. Green your commute Take public transport, ride a bike, car-share. Switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle. Fly less (if you do fly, make sure you offset your emissions) 7. Consume less, waste less, enjoy life more Focusing on life’s simple pleasures - spending time in nature, with loved ones, making a difference to others, provides more purpose, belonging and happiness than buying and consuming. Sharing, making, fixing, upcycling, repurposing and composting are all good places to start. Make fashion circular, visit an op shop first. 8. Invest in renewables and divest from fossil fuels Is your bank or super money being invested in fossil fuels? Check at www.marketforces.org.au - use your money as a force for good. 9. Support or join youth-led movements Young people need our support for their climate action, join one of their campaigns AYCC Australian Youth Climate Coalition would love your support - https://www.aycc.org.au 10. Get politically active and vote Vote for leaders at all levels of government who take climate change seriously. They should commit to setting science-based targets to reduce harmful carbon emissions, implementing clear plans to reach those targets, adapting to climate change and shifting to a clean-energy economy.
In a world of more than seven billion people, each of us is a drop in the bucket. But with enough drops, we can fill any bucket.
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PARISH NEWS UPDATE: Masses at the Basilica will not resume as yet.
The doors remain closed to the public.
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!! SUNDAY MASS live from St Mary’s Basilica
Recorded for Youtube - uploaded at 8am on Sunday Starting from Sunday September 27, 2020.
It will be titled in a way to help you locate it simply. ie. for today: “26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – St Mary’s Parish, Geelong” – with the idea to change the Mass heading as it changes each week – and
have St Mary’s Parish, Geelong always in the full title – so you know you are in the right place.
Go to YOUTUBE (online) and type the suggested title above into the Youtube search bar to access
and view the Mass video. You will be able to subscribe to our You tube Channel on the page,
giving you easier return access to each new Mass.
Mass from St Mary’s is still broadcast locally on Radio at 10am - PULSE FM 94.7 every Sunday.
The Parish Office is open, and attended, Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm for enquiries,
or a caring chat, call us on: 5222 1977.
If you wish to add a name to the ‘Recently Deceased’. ‘Anniversaries of Death’, or ‘those in our Parish who are unwell’ section please contact the Office or email [email protected]
Printed copies of the Bulletin, Daily Reflections and Weekly Mass Sheets are available from outside the front of Parish Office each week.
RECONCILIATION - SPIRITUAL SUPPORT Fr Jim & Fr Joseph are offering face to face Reconciliation for parishioners every week. The meetings will be held onsite in the Meeting Room on a Thursday (10.30am - 5.00pm). If you are interested please call the Parish Office 5222 1977 with your contact detail, preferred priest and booking time.
ST MARY’S PARISH ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Pray the Rosary via Zoom every Friday at 10.00am. Please contact us during the week with your email address if you are interested You can call the Parish Office on: 5222 1977 or email details to the host [email protected]
ST MARY OF THE ANGELS GEELONG PRAYER CHAIN
You are invited to email prayer requests to Cheryle Douglas: [email protected] The chain is completely confidential. People can use just first name and/or initials. You can also call the Parish Office during the week with your request and we will pass on your prayers/details.
ASSISTANCE WITH A MEAL Bayleaf Kitchen
If you are struggling and require help with a meal, or
know anyone who could use our help, please do not
hesitate to contact us. This can be done via email:
[email protected] or you can call this
mobile number: 0419 528 495
PARISH PANTRY OPEN TIMES Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
SEASON OF CREATION by Nick Brodie
In today’s parable where a son said yes but did nothing, Jesus offers a striking indictment of empty lip-service. In our age, one of the Church’s most insistent calls has been for people to work for the protection of the vineyard of the earth. Speaking of climate change, deforestation and chemical pollution, Pope Saint John Paul II declared in 1990 “that the ecological crisis is a moral issue” and called on all people to “recognize their obligation to contribute to the restoration of a healthy environment.” In 2009 Pope Benedict XVI insisted that “technologically advanced societies can and must lower their domestic energy consumption”. In 2015 Pope Francis called on all of humanity “to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption, in order to combat this warming” of the world’s climate which we are currently facing. Successive Popes have therefore called us all to work for the protection of our planet and its people. But it is up to every Christian to ensure that these words are not just empty rhetoric.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
God’s Word is not just to be heard and repeated; it is to be breathed, lived and emulated with each action. - Steve Maraboli
JOKE OF THE DAY Be careful what you ask for…
Televised on Channel 10 at 6.00am on Sunday September 27, 2020
TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - Year A - October 4, 2020
Readings for next week:
Isaiah 5: 1 - 7; Philippians 4: 6 - 9; Matthew 21: 33 - 43
Local Sunday Mass Live on Facebook from St Thomas’ Parish, Drysdale Sunday Mass @ 10.30am
https://www.facebook.com/stthomasdrysdale/
St Michael’s Parish, Bell Park has established a Facebook page to live
stream and record Sunday Mass. The link for St Michael Parish is:
www.facebook.com/michaelparish.st The Mass will be live-streamed via
Facebook each Sunday at 10.00am. A video of the Mass will remain
available to view at a time that suits until the following Sunday.
St Bernard’s Parish Belmont
Fr Sang is recording Sunday Mass each weekend for parishioners.
It is available as a link sent to your email (on request). For a copy of the
Mass you can contact the Parish via email: [email protected]
Please remember to include your name & address.
Sunday Mass at Holy Trinity Parish - Queenscliff Live on their Parish Facebook Page at 11.00am Sundays
https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Trinity-Queenscliff-105514061120399/
https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-of-the-Angels-Parish-103118478011107/ ‘Follow’ the page and like our updates & articles.
You can also visit our regularly updated and very informative webpage: www.stmarysgeelong.com.au and scroll down till you find the FB link. On the webpage we include updates & current information sent out to us from the Government and Melbourne Archdiocese, Daily Reflections, Prayers, images, links and even something for the kids.
‘St Mary of the Angels Parish’ is our official Facebook page for the people of our Parish to stay connected. Receive updates and posts, view reflections and resources. To get full value from the page you do require your own Profile. Then use the following link to access the page.
AS A COMMUNITY WE PRAY FOR :
RECENTLY DECEASED: Francis ‘Frank’ Hogan
CURRENT ANNIVERSARIES OF DEATH: John Patrick Thorpe, Luigi Salmetti, Margaret Finley,
Eileen Hedt, Maria Covacci, Anton Bartolich, Antonia Plowman, Maria Smit, Lorna Diamond, Jack Murray
Mary (Maureen) Moore, Faye Brunt, Pietro & Salvatore Modica MONTH MIND: Margaret Martin
THOSE IN OUR PARISH WHO ARE UNWELL: Renus Den Dryver, Maria Caterina Cook, Helen St John,
Connie Villanti
Loving God, we pray that you will be comfort in their suffering, and lead them to know your healing grace,
As they place their trust in you, grant them peace of mind, body and spirit. Amen .
St. John of God Hospital Chapel Mass: CANCELLED until further notice
RADIO MASS BROADCAST: SUNDAY 7am on Light FM 89.9 and 10am on The Pulse FM 94.7
Televised on Channel 173 at 6.00am on Sunday September 27, 2020.
Repeated at: 8.00am; 10.00am; 1.00pm; 3.00pm; 6.00pm & 8.30pm
DAILY Mass at St Joseph’s Catholic Church - Meredith Live on their Parish Facebook Page at 11.00am EVERYDAY
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SUNDAY MASS @ St Mary’s Basilica Recorded live for viewing on Youtube and uploaded at 8am on Sunday morning. It will be titled eg. “26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – St Mary’s Parish, Geelong” – with the idea to change the Mass heading as it changes each week – and have St Mary’s Parish, Geelong always in the full title – so you know you are in the right place. You can subscribe to
