Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church Archdiocese of Perth

Western Australia

18th August, 2019 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year C Next Sunday’s Readings

Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 1.30pm

Entry by: 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

Parish Secretary: Naomi Newman: 9398 2331

Email: secretary@gosnellsparish.org.au

Catechist Coordinator Barbara Ingram : 9398 2864

Safeguarding Officers safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

0432 398 973

SVDP Local Contact Genevieve De Souza : 9398 5375

Parish Priest: Fr Philip Perreau philip.perreau@perthcatholic.org.au

Address: 175 Corfield St, Gosnells WA 6110

Alternate Entry by:1 Isdell Place, Gosnells Postal Address: PO Box 297, Gosnells WA 6990

Telephone: 9398 2331

Facsimile: 9398 8491

Email: gosnells@perthcatholic.org.au

Website: www.gosnellsparish.org.au

11th August, 2019

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Wisdom 18:6-9 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19

Luke 12:32-48

A life serving others Gosnells Catholic Parish

St Munchin’s Catholic Primary School

Principal: Mr Robert Romeo 1 Isdell Place, Gosnells

PO Box 172, Gosnells WA 6990 9234 7555

admin@stmunchins.wa.edu.au

Follow Truth

Jesus’ parable of an approaching wedding feast, an absent master, and good and bad servants might at first appear to us somewhat arcane, or at least culturally specific to a very different world to the one in which we live. We need, therefore, to ask a deeper question. That is; what is Jesus trying to tell us by this story? At one level the parable may seem to be saying to us to be on our guard, watchful and alert, as we don’t know what calamity awaits us around the corner! However, Jesus begins his discourse with just the opposite piece of advice: “There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased the Father to give you the kingdom!” So, Jesus is not directing us to fear the future, but inviting us to live in the present with the right attitude, acknowledging the gifts we have been given, and setting our hearts on a life of service: “sell your possessions and give alms.” This is the truly counter-cultural challenge that Jesus presents to us today: don’t live your life to gain wealth for yourselves, but live it to serve others in love. This is the life of the kingdom or “reign of God.” Jesus reminds us: “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” If our major life-focus is the gaining of wealth, power or prestige, then we have every reason to be afraid lest misfortune makes us poor, powerless and unimportant in the eyes of the world. However, if our life is primarily directed towards loving service of others, we have nothing to fear, as we are already living the life of the kingdom. Another perspective on today’s gospel is given to us in the first reading from the Book of Wisdom where the Israelites celebrate the original Passover when God heard the cries of the people and delivered them from their enemies. Rather than focus on the future which is beyond our control, we are invited to remember and re-enact all that God has already done and continues to do for us. In fact, the Eucharist is itself a re-enactment of Jesus’ Last Supper and offering of his Body on Calvary in order that we may live. The Greek word for Eucharist means Thanksgiving. Every time we celebrate the Eucharist we remember and re-enact what God has given to us in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. To return to the master-servant language in Jesus’ parable, there is an implicit critique of what Pope Francis has called “the sin of clericalism.” He reminds us that all Christians, including priests and other clerics, are called to belong to “God’s faithful people as servants, not the master!” There is but one master, Jesus the Christ, who in giving his life for us also demonstrates that all genuine leadership is servant-leadership. Gerard Hall SM © Redemptorists 2019

Praying For You

Death Anniversary Antonio Natale

Our Sick

Zee Pereira, Maureen Carter, John Warui, Metilde Warui,

Con Farano, Natasha Curran, Diana Chong, Hirute Selassie,

Peter Cox, Mary Hazel Calupig, Margaret Evans, Rose Foti, Rene Priest, Erika Magness,

Ian Ballantyne, Paula, Mavis Hall, Rose Thomas,

Bill Tucker, Ivan de Santos, Mia Griffin

Baptised Recently Keziiah Gayagay

Daughter of Godfrey and Myla

Blake Benosa Son of Jose and Irish

Parish Liturgies

Weekend Mass Saturday 6.00pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 7.30am, Sunday 9.30am

Weekday Mass

Monday 8.00am Communion Service (Mass on Solemnity only) Tuesday 6.00pm Mass - 1st Tuesday Mass of Anointing Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 8.00am Mass Friday 9.00am Mass

Reconciliation Saturday 5.00-5.45pm or anytime by appointment

Buckley Caring Centre 10.00am Mass - Second Thursday of the Month

Juniper Aged Care 11.00am Mass - Third Friday of the Month

Rosary After weekday Masses

Exposition Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm with Benediction, Sunday 6.00 - 7.00pm

Charismatic Prayer Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Baptism Sunday at 11.00am, or by arrangement

Marriage By appointment - Minimum SIX MONTHS notice for preparation etc

Rosters for 10/11 August, 2019

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

Sandra Wren Mercy Burton

Mary Ann Bombita

Kaye Cox Stewart Bazzica

Vivian Loh, Ludette Van Der Spil Faye Mitchell, Bridget Soh

Sandra Wren, Suzanne Bazzica

Aya Van Ingen, Dashiell Van Ingen Angel Villian, Emmanuel Armoogum

Tristan Bettridge, Athena Calupig

Sunday 7.30am

Ann Ralston Eric Almen

Kath Ryan Deb Wild Gerard Peters Peter Mack, Rod McAtee

Chloe Pereira-Smith, Ann Ralston Michael Almen, Tom Antu Gabby Keane, Joel Thomas

Sunday 9.30am

Theresa Walker Hanna Allen

Elsie T-Boundy Jackie Vogels Cornelius

Itotoh

Servite Sister, Maureen Byrne Carolina Hayward, Kerry Keys Franca Itotoh, Helen Magness

Ihinosen Itotoh, Toby Crestani Paige Jacob, Sanjay Jojo Noel Justin, Sophia Kay

Tellers next week: Chloe Pereira-Smith, Prisca Pereira, Robert Szlezak Tellers this week: Sidney & Esmie D’Souza, Richard Serrano

Rosters for 17/18 August, 2019

Mass Greeters Reader Commentator Acolyte Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers

Saturday 6.00pm

Rosa Ford Bette Lyra

Pam Davies Lynette

Lieveaux Lenny Dcruz

Remi Biju, Christy Ravanez Pam Davies, Lloyd Davies

Cigi Dcruz, Vivian Loh

Patrick Costantino, Lance Dcruz Leslie Dcruz, Angel Donina

Alizie Labutte, Andrea Martin

Sunday 7.30am

Wendie Almen Jackie Hall

Cheryl Andrade Alaster Croning

Clint Barnes Russell Lally, Peter Mack

Rod McAtee, Chloe Pereira-Smith

Josey Thomas, Michael Almen Tom Antu, Gabby Keane

Sunday 9.30am

Jude Ayeni Veronica Ayeni

Hanna Allen Florence

Ayeni Phillip

Magness

Servite Sister, Lorna Mitchell Geraldine Pereira, Peta Phillips Silvana Sciorilli, Elsie T-Boundy

Justin Kyaw-Tun, Luke Crestani Damien Kyaw-Tun, Alexander Lim Enrico Labrador, Elain Labrador

Feast Days this Week

Aug 12

Mon St Jane Frances de Chantal

13 Tue St Pontian, St Hippolytus, St Fachanan of Ross

14 Wed St Maximilian Kolbe

15 Thur The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

16 Fri St Stephen of Hungary, St Rock

SVDP Emergency Relief Phone 1300 794 054

Marycare Contact Maureen 9398 7375 Anne 9490 3377

Parish Pastoral Council The next Parish Pastoral Council meeting will be held Tuesday, 13th August,

7pm in the Parish Centre.

Readers : Break Open The Word The 2019 Book for Readers is available for Proclaimers of the Word to borrow to help prepare for their reading ministry. All copies are ‘Parish’ stamped and should be held by the Readers for just one week at a time.

New Rosters The new roster for Extraordinary Ministers and Acolytes for the next four months is available in the foyer. Please ensure that you collect a copy for your reference at home. Once again, thank you for your service to our community.

Parish Safeguarding Officers The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people. If you have any safety concerns about a person in the parish or about a child protection or child safety issue,

you can discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officers. Phone 0432 398 973 or email safeguarding@gosnellsparish.org.au

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Sealing of Grout lines Cleaning and sealing of natural stone

Porcelain wax removal and sealing Grout colour sealing

Problem solving Grout repairs

Antislip treatment

Seniors / Pensioners / Parishioners discounts apply

Call Norman & Cheryl 9390 4834 Friendly / Efficient / Affordable

Stargate Shopping Centre 2784 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott

Dry Cleaning Laundry Ironing Alterations Key Cutting Services

Euthanasia bill Call to Action: Write to your MPs. We are approaching crunch-time. Recommendations have been made to WA Parliament as to what new euthanasia/assisted suicide legislation should look like, and it puts hundreds of thousands of Western Australians at risk. It’s not too late to stop this – your voice matters! LJ Goody Bioethics Centre 39 Jugan Street, Mount Hawthorn, 2-4pm or 7-9pm Monday 12th, 19th or 26th August. Please RSVP care@careforlife.net.au Come & write to your MPs because they vote on this, not you. An example of the letter is available in the foyer.

An Afternoon Of Enrichment For Your Relationship The Theme will be “The Five Love Languages” (based on the book by Dr Gary Chapman). Saturday, 17th August, 1pm - 5pm at Lockridge Parish, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 215 Morley Drive East, Kiara (entry off Altone Rd). $5 donation per person. For more information or bookings phone John & Corinne 0415 557 026. Everyone welcome – Married Couples, Engaged Couples or Singles. Invite another couple to come along with you for this enriching afternoon.

Parish Celebration To mark the 70th Anniversary of our parish, the 40th Anniversary of the blessing of our new Parish Church of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament and also to celebrate the culturally diverse presence in our Parish, we invite you to share a multicultural lunch at the Parish Centre next Sunday, 18th August after 9.30am Mass. Please indicate on the list in the foyer the traditional dish you could bring and share with fellow parishioners.

Parish Photos Do you have photographs of parish activities or private function held within the parish that you would love to share with our parish archives? You can send digital copies to archives@gosnellsparish.org.au. Otherwise, printed copies can be left at the Parish Office or call Maureen 0411691959 to arrange collection. If you need to write on the backs of photos please use soft-pencil, NOT ball point or marker pens. Otherwise put the details on a separate sheet of paper. Your photos will greatly add to the history of our parish.

Why Be Catholic? Presents Ephphatha, October 17th - 19th at Corpus Christi College, Bateman. Be open to the Spirit. What or who is this Spirit? This year you are invited to an amazing few days of prayer and discovery that will draw you into a deeper relationship with Christ and to be a beacon of hope to those around you. Register before 2nd September at evangelisationaustralia.com/events to receive the early bird price of $80 per person. Please see notice board for more information.

New Rosters - Proclaimers of the Word, Greeters Proclaimers of the Word, (Readers & Commentators) and Greeters are needed on the new rosters being drawn up soon. New volunteers are especially invited to join these ministries and add their names to the list in the foyer. Those on the current rosters, are asked to recommit by adding your name to the list. Training will be provided for new Proclaimers of the Word.

Please extend a warm welcome Fr Sam Kono who is presiding over Sunday 9.30am Mass this weekend while Fr Philip is way.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Assumption is a Day of Obligation. There will be a whole school Mass at 9.00am and parish Mass at 7.00pm this Thursday. There will be NO MASS at 8.00am

Petition Please sign the petition in the foyer requesting an inquiry into post 20 week abortions where rules are being ignored.

Our Parish Columbarium A sacred place for all parishioners and former parishioners and their families.

Brochures are available in the foyer.

BULLETIN ADVERTISING

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For any information or personal assistance please call David Bianchini

Manager Cannington Office Tel: 9461 7133

Golden Age Club The next Club Day is in the Parish Centre Tuesday, 13th August with indoor activities from 9.00am, monthly meeting at 11.00am. BYO Lunch. Bingo at 12.15pm! All parishioners, 50 years and over are welcome.

Spiritual and Counselling Referral Service Need help with managing grief? Many Catholics in our Archdiocese are struggling with grief. The Archdiocese of Perth has established the following contact number 0432 541 588. If you need help finding professional support for grief please call so that we can help you find appropriate assistance.

Participate in our CAR SLEEP OUT and support your own Vinnies with their Street Appeal to be held at the Isdell Place car park after the 6.00pm Mass on Saturday, 21st September ending with a cup of soup and bread roll at 6.30am on Sunday. Sponsorship forms with details are in the

Church foyer or call Genevieve on 9398 5375 for more information.

Discovering Global Mission How can our skills create better opportunities for disadvantaged people? Communities in Timor Leste, PNG, Samoa, Kiribati and Kenya seek volunteers to build local capacity. These assignments are not quick fixes. Find out how health workers Sarah & Damien assisted both medical staff and the community of Banz in PNG, and how sharing your skills can immerse you in a world of deep cultural discovery. Qualified medics, teachers, tradies, business and admins are always required. Discover Palms Australia Sunday August 25th at 1pm , City of Perth Library, Boardroom 202, 573 Hay Street PERTH.

National Vocations Awareness Week Vocations come from families, communities and parishes. Strong families and communities are the place where vocations are first nurtured. In this National Vocations Awareness Week, let us pray for all families in our parish, and for those preparing for marriage. Let us also pray that our parish community may always be welcoming and encouraging of vocations to marriage, priesthood and consecrated life.

ACYF Youth Night December seems so far away but we all know its only a matter of time before ACYF is around the corner. That being so, Gosnells Youth invites all ACYF attendees to join us for a social gathering on the 23rd of August at 6.30pm in the St Munchin’s School Hall to better familiarise ourselves with our fellow attendees. Please register your interests in the church foyer or speak to Michael, Tiffany, Fr Philip or Calvin for more information.

Child Protection Week Breakfast Invitation open to all. This breakfast is in celebration of the great work that's being done in the parish and an opportunity for the Archbishop to formerly thank you. Key note speaker this year is Dr Debra Sayce, Executive Director of Catholic Education WA. Thursday, September 5th, 7.30am - 9am at the Duxton Hotel Perth. $55 per person (tables of 10). RSVP: safeguarding@perthcatholic.org.au

Writing Competition Open from Kindy to Secondary School age. Your answers will help adults learn how to make young people feel safe at all times. Pick up an entry form today for your chance to win some great prizes. Completed entries are to be placed in the box in the foyer no later than Sunday 18th August.

Taize Meditative Prayer Bring a torch and a friend! Sunday 18th August, 7-8pm St Josephs Chapel, 16 York St, South Perth. Please contact Sr Maree Riddler rsj for more information, 0414 683 926 mriddler@sosjwa.org.au Ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.