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Sunday, 9 February Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Our Parish Mission Statement Mary, Queen of the Family Parish is a welcoming, diverse, multicultural, Catholic community.
We seek: to live, teach and share the joy of the Gospel; to grow as disciples of Jesus through prayer, witness and action and to respond to the needs of the family in the Blacktown community and beyond.
We were all shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic deaths of the three Abdallah children Sienna, Angelina, and Antony and their cousin Veronique Sakr last weekend. But one thing that has inspired many in the wake of this tragic accident is the response of Leila, the three sibling’s mother, to her loss. She spoke of her heartbreak, of her hope for fairness in the courts, but also of her forgiveness. Yet she did so without any sense of superficiality or hollowness. Her forgiveness was real, and it was real because it acknowledged the immense pain she was experiencing but also of her knowledge that her faith asked this forgiveness of her. This message of forgiveness has now been spread all over the country through her interview. In this, Leila has shown us a living example of Jesus’ words to us today in the Gospel. She did not let the light of her faith die even in the midst of such an horrific event, but she let it shine for all our nation to see. And this light has since spread with prayers and vigils being offered for the family – to which we should join our own prayers. The light of faith has shown brightly in the midst of this tragedy because Leila, her family, and many others have let it shine. But this witness of faith is not just for such moments – as Leila and her family certainly know. We don’t have to wait for tragedy to strike before we let our faith shine like Leila’s. The light of faith shines first in the little things, the ordinary things before it shines in big things. Our faith ought to shine in the way we care for each other at
home, the way we forgive each other at home, the way we talk to others and about others, the way we plan our day, our week, our month. A faith is not to be something for specific occasions: it is not meant to be ‘the Sunday thing’, or the ‘when I need it thing’. We should let our faith touch every corner of our life, so that it becomes ‘the
life thing’. Indeed, if we start small, offering up little things in love to Jesus, turning in prayer at little moments in the day, trying to do little things with great faith, then our faith will shine for all the world to see.
Fr Jack
PARISH TEAM Moderator: Fr Regie Lavilla Priest: Fr John Paul Escarlan Priest: Fr Jack Green Deacon: John Cinya Finance Officer: Sarah Damole Parish Secretary: Ann Hart Sacramental Coordinator: Christina Rodricks Parish Assistant: Kaitlyn Vergano The Parish Office is closed each day between 12.30pm-1pm Parish Team Meetings each Wednesday from 10.00 - 11.00am St Michael’s Church St Patrick’s Church 58 Orwell St 51-59 Allawah St Blacktown Blacktown Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am—4pm
Tel: 9622 1125 A/H 9621 3146 Fax: 9671 6425 Email: [email protected]
PARISH SCHOOLS St Michael’s Primary 8869 6200 St Patrick’s Primary 8869 6000 Nagle College 8887 4501 Patrician Brothers College 88110300 Catholic Early Learning Centre 8814 8406 (St Michael’s)
Institute for Mission 9296 6369 Diocesan Ministry Centre 88383460 Catholic Care 8843 2530 [email protected]
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WEEKDAY MASSES St Michael’s: 8am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Wednesday 8.30am & 7.30pm St Patrick’s: 9am Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat
Friday 7.30pm St Patrick’s
SUNDAY MASSES 5.30pm Saturday Vigil (St Patrick’s)
7.00am Sunday (St Patrick’s) 8.00am Sunday (St Michael’s) 9.30am Sunday (St Michael’s) 10.00am Sunday (St Patrick's)
11.00am 4th Sunday - Filipino Mass (St Michael’s) 2:00pm - Sudanese Mass (St Patrick’s)
3.30pm - Syro Malabar Mass (St Michael’s) 5.30pm Sunday (St Patrick’s) 6.00pm Sunday (St Michael’s)
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday 7.00pm—7.25pm (St Michael’s) Saturday 9.30am - 10.25am (St Patrick’s)
Anointing of the Sick
First Saturday during 9.00am Mass (St Patrick’s) or by appointment contact Parish Office
HOLY HOUR:
6.30pm - 7.30pm Wednesday @ St Michael’s 6.30pm - 7.30pm Friday @ St Patrick’s
Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals
by appointment. Please contact office for details
CONTACT US LITURGY TIMES CONNECT
We acknowledge the Darug people, the traditional custodians on whose land we worship.
ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Ps 94:6-7
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God
FIRST READING: IS 58:7-10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PS 111:4-9. R. V.4 A light rises in the darkness for the upright. SECOND READING: 1 COR 2:1-5 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Jn 8:12 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord; the man who follows me will have the light of Life. Alleluia!
GOSPEL: Mt 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men.
‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’
COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Ps 106:8-9
Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.
© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the publishers. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved
“It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our works, but with our actions.” — Pope Francis
Frankly Speaking...
A t Ma r y , Qu e en o f t h e Fa mi l y P a r i s h w e W ELC OME , G ROW an d A C T
Sunday, 9 February 2020
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Daily Readings
M 10 Feb: 1 Kings 8:1-7,9-13; Mk 6:53-56 Tu 11 Feb: 1 Kings 8:22-23,27-30; Mk 7:1-13 W 12 Feb: 1 Kings 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23 Th 13 Feb: 1 Kings 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30 F 14 Feb: 1 Kings 11:29-32,12:19; Mk 7:31-37 Sa 15 Feb: 1 Kings 312:26-32,13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10 Su 16 Feb: Ecc 15:16-21; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Anniversaries: Daisy & William Mckertich, Maria Aquilina, Aloysius Coutinho, Albert Dacosta, Katherine Sultana, Eduardo Canete
Special Intentions: Paul Borg, Teresa & Family, Dorothy Ransom, Kevin & Clarrie Clout, Royston Gerad Luiz, Ma. Isabel De Guzman We remember and pray for those who are ill at home or in hospital at this time: Adolfino V Alcedo, George Collin, Doreen Stanslaus, Peter Fredu, Rita Attard, Joan Clout, Maureen O’Reilly, Kathryn McKean, Estelle Magee, Michelle Makin, Candida Irugalbandara,Claudia Tabares, Lekisha Grace Panlilio, Amy Hliounakis, Fr Peter Njau, C.S.Sp, Ardanette Seguban, Sandra Gaye Mee, Lucina Canete, Felipe Castillo, Beato Justiniano G. Toledo, Frank & Anjela Barglik, Joseph El Khoury, Maricel Sarmiento. If you would like to include in the bulletin the name of a loved one who is ill or you are going into hospital and would like to be anointed, please contact the Parish Office on 9622 1125 or email [email protected].
SACRAMENTAL PROCESS 2020
The Sacramental Process dates for 2020 are now available on the parish website. Please read all the information and send in the
required forms. Please note that the cut-off date for enrolment for First Holy Eucharist is 18th April. Your attendance is required during all sessions of the Sacramental Process. For any further questions, please contact the Parish Office on 96221125 or email: [email protected] We look forward to walking this faith journey with
you!
CANCELLED World Day of the Sick Mass: 11 February
Due to the coronavirus, the World Day of the Sick Mass scheduled for 11 February has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Wednesday Morning Playgroup 9.15am -11am school terms only
** First day back for Term 1 is Wednesday 12/02/20** Our playgroup is a wonderful way to make connections with other families in a welcoming and informal gathering while having fun with your child. The playgroup is lightly structured with a variety of age appropriate activity options for children to learn through play and social interaction. Venue: Fr Sidney Moseley room (next to St Michaels Church) Cost: $1 - which is put towards the arts/craft supplies and the church room donation. Bring: Morning Tea for your own child. If you are interested in attending or require further information please call Laura on 0416 099 978.
BECOME A CATECHIST HELPER TODAY
At the current time our Parish needs helpers to spread the Good news of Jesus to the 7 State Schools in our boundaries. The helper plays a vital role in the classroom distributing materials and assisting the Catechist and children. If you can spare 30 minutes each week and would like to help nurture the faith of these children please contact Sandra Baker on 0421 505 507.
NO GREATER
LOVE
Dates—Times– Location
Thursday nights: 5th March to 2nd April 2020 7:00pm—8:30pm, St Patrick’s school hall
Cost—Registration
Free to come, optional workbook $25
Thousands sought Jesus during his life.
Only a few followed him to Calvary.
What will you do?
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and
Asylum Seeker Interagency Group
“Empowered to Work, a joint project of House of Welcome and Jesuit Refugee Service, is assisting people seeking asylum to prepare for the workforce. Together, we develop resumes, provide pathways for education and training, deliver workshops about the Australian workplace and help people prepare for interviews. Each week, we welcome people with a wide range of skills, talents and experiences who are keen to work and with our help are soon job ready. The program is run by volunteers across two sites and continues to grow week by week. We would love your help in 2020! Do you have some time or expertise to offer the program? Do you have a business or work in an organisation that could provide employment? We'd love to hear from you. Please contact our Employment Coordinator, Leonie Dyer [email protected] ”
Reach Beyond: Become Simply Rich.…
All trades and professions are being requested by communities abroad seeking to build the capacity of their organisations and the skills of their people. They’re not asking for money or gifts that contribute to degrading dependence. Your assistance will help to develop self-reliance and sustainable solutions to poverty. Palms Australia will provide you with thorough preparation
and support. You will be rewarded with riches greater than you might imagine. Look at www.palms.org.au and talk to Roger on O422472567, or email [email protected]
With almost 60 years experience, Palms Australia is the leading Catholic agency in matching experienced, skilled Australians with community development projects in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. We provide training and support, a living allowance, return airfares, and insurance subsidy.
Request for transportation Can you help?
A parishioner would like someone to pick her up and take her to church for the Saturday Vigil Mass. She lives on Kildare Road Blacktown. If you are able to help with this request please con-tact our Parish Office on 9622 1125.
INVITATION
To all interested in Catholic music and its history: Come to the OPEN NIGHT to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of The Gregorian Schola of Sydney. See and study digitized manuscripts with music copied hundreds of years ago including those composed by St Hildegard of Bingen d.1179. Listen to the schola singing them. Join with them and take part in Q and A. It is unlikely that such an opportunity will be repeated. When: Thursday, February 13, commencing 6.30pm. Where: St Bede's Church, 43 Pyrmont Rd, Pyrmont. Why? This is all part of our search for the truth in passing on the faith and the message of the Gospel. Bookings are essential and recommended early. Email [email protected]. Entry by voluntary donation. Enquiries 0418 230 322.
Bible Study Group
We are a group who meet weekly to discuss and learn about the Bible and the impact it has in our lives. Join us in the Sid Mosley centre at St Michael’s Church every Thursday, from 7:30pm to 9pm.
Volunteers Welcome MQOF Flower Ministry would like to invite volunteers to join us. If you have a few hours once a month to create beautiful flower arrangements for the our altars, please call the Parish office on 9622 1125 or email [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you
Australian Church Bushfire Response
Thank you for your support of the Vinnies Bushfire Appeal during the Australia Day weekend. Australia is currently facing an un-precedented bushfire crisis in many parts of the country, including within the Diocese of Parra-matta. We are urged to pray constantly for those affected, for those fighting the fires and for an end to the bushfires. To access prayer re-sources, make a donation or for more infor-mation, including how to support people affect-ed by bushfires within the Diocese of Parramat-ta, visit www.parracatholic.org/bushfires
Stations of the Cross Rosary Beads
Available NOW at the Piety Store
They make an excellent gift for family and friends who maybe sick or housebound and unable to attend the Stations of the Cross during the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is 26 February, so come and visit the Piety Store today. They cost $25.00 each, and are strong wooden beads direct from Italy.
MQOF EVENINGS: Every Tuesday at 7:30pm commencing 25th February. A large group with weekly speakers and small group discussion. All age groups welcome. MQOF MORNINGS: Every Tuesday at 9:30am commencing 25th February. Small faith sharing groups in the Church using resources provided MQOF HOME: Small faith sharing groups in your home at any time using resources provided. Please indicate if you would like to host your friends or family. Groups will begin the week beginning 24th February. If you would like to join a group, please inform the Parish Office on 9622 1125. Sign up sheets are in the
church foyers, numbers need to be available by 16 February.
Josephite Associates Meeting As Josephite Associates we respond to the call to live the charism of Mary MacKillop in our daily lives in our own unique way. We support one another by friendship, prayer and service to make a difference in our local area and so further the reign of God (Associates Mission Statement).
We meet every 3rd Monday in the Cardinal Clancy Room from 10am. All are welcome.
Visiting Statue of Our Lady of
Immaculate Conception If you would like to have Our Lady’s statue in your home for one week please leave your details at the Parish Office on 9622 1125.
Intercessory Prayer Group
We welcome you to be a part of the intercessory prayer group to pray for our Parish and the world. When: Mondays and Tuesdays Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: St Michael’s Church Contact: Tony Fernando 0434828297
One Meal—it makes a difference!
One Meal Blacktown aims to provide a nutritious home-cooked meal to those who are homeless or doing it tough in the Blacktown area.
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Where: Alpha Park Pavilion
If you are interested in being a standby volunteer or food donor, please contact Terri via Parish Office on 9622
1125.
CatholicCare Blacktown Neighbour Aid Volunteers Needed
Blacktown Neighbour Aid, a program with CatholicCare, is looking for volunteers to support our senior clients in the Blacktown area to remain living independently in their own home. If you feel you would like to make a positive difference to other’s lives in this way, please contact the Manager, Deb Woolacott on 0418 114 055 or email [email protected].
NEXT WEEKEND (15/16 February) - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr. A
Vigil 5.30PM 7.00AM 8.00 AM 9.30 AM 10.00AM 5.30PM 6.00 PM
Music Shepherds Choir
DVP - Christine
DVP - John Calingao
II Celebrate
Divine Mercy
Youth Band
Keti Family
Commentator Cita Correa
Edelina Lucido
Colin Morris
Eva Cheetley
Evelyn Balag-tas
John Kurmann
Nelda Gopez
1st Reader Joyce Aitkins
Cristina King
Diane Zerafa
Pam Faulkner
Ashithra Aloysius
Rita McCormick
Violeta Bada
2nd Reader Josephine Miruzzi
Jane Abela
Colin Maxwell
Joshua Pinto
Perla Billedo
Louisa Xavier
Ruth Marie Lee
Acolyte/Adult Server Paul Garland Zaldy Pamintuan
Bill Callaghan Anne Wait Gerry Meura
Max Rosario Eddie Peters
Rozario Antony Fernando
Jude Miranda Rhonda McKechnie
Frank Mangion
Beato Pudadera
Eucharistic Ministers Angelita Berlanga Theresa Azzopardi Dorothy Angyalfi Len Cruz
Dorothy Angyalfi John Tanti
Phyllis Portelli Annie Pinto
Ian Faulkner Ricardo Fortaleza
Antoinette Mangion Imelda Valve Maria Jimenez Ruth Miranda
Pauline Borg Vinnie Zahra Angela John Veronica Xavier Kathie Collins
Violeta Bada
Ruth Marie Lee
Altar Servers Ashleigh Tabusares Lucy Perry Thomas Perry Joseph Perry
Jav Calingao Jenille Calingao
Prem Mondeddu Paavan Mondeddu
Josep Sergio Gabriella Miranda Jonathan Miranda
James Solivet AJ Artelio P Sabid
Princess Torralba Adam Torralba Angelize Estil
FLOWERS: Group 4 CLEANERS: Group 5
St Michaels Church: 58 Orwell Street Blacktown. Office Hours: Sunday 8:30am-11:30am
St Patrick’s Church: 51-59 Allawah Street Blacktown. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Telephone: 02 9622 1125; A/H 02 9621 3146
Email: [email protected]
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Parish Staff: Parish Moderator: Fr Regie Lavilla
Priest: Fr John Paul Escarlan
Priest: Fr Jack Green
Deacon: John Cinya
Finance Officer: Sarah Damole E: [email protected]
Secretary: Ann Hart E: [email protected]
Sacramental Coordinator: Christina Rodricks E: [email protected]
Parish Assistant: Kaitlyn Vergano
Catechist Coordinator: Sandra Baker
Youth Ministry Leaders: Franchecsa Tenadora & Frank Mangion
Parish Council: Chair: Cecil Fernandes ; Asst Chair: Ruth Miranda ; Secretary: Eva Cheetley ; Members: Nathan Fernan-dez, Debojit Roy, Sidney Lazum, Phi Nguyen, Jude Miranda, Joseph Azzi, Ashley Azzi, Harlane Petersen, Fr. Regie Lavilla, Fr John Paul Escarlan, Fr Jack Green, Deacon John Cinya
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JUNIOR WORDSEARCH
You are like light for the whole world
M T G A E K T O P I V W C Q N Try to find these words: L X P A K X X V R R O N E V D O H N U L A M P F O O D X V V city Q V H I D D E N H F U H P X Y disciples K I M I U H L Y T R C Z Y E L food I Y Q Q M S Z B T Q Q A M M K hidden D S N W H D A I C F F L H E N hill Q X D I S C I P L E S I O Q E house Q E H O U S E W C H H G V M C lamp C R B O X K U B E K C H W H C light S A L T T O J Y F F F T I I P one X X R L L Z A E A C I T Y L O pot V E C Y F N H A O W D D I L T salt top
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LOURDES Medical Centre - BLACKTOWN
GP Required * Doctor owned well established practice. * AGPAL Accredited. * Nursing, Pathology and Allied health on site.
P: 0421 2180 72 E: [email protected]
Tap and Go is now up and running in
our parish
Have no cash? Don’t despair just ‘Tap and Go'. The easy way to support our parish with the second collection
Join us every Tuesday at St Michael’s Church to pray the Rosary after 8am Mass.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
Would you like to advertise your business? We have a space available in our bulletin. For further information please ring Sarah at the Parish Office on 9622 1125.
