Mersey Leven Catholic Parish
Parish Priest: Fr Mike Delaney mob: 0417 279 437;
email: mike.delaney@catholicpriest.org.au
Assistant Priest: Fr Augustine Ezenwelu mob: 0470 576 857
Postal Address: PO Box 362, Devonport 7310
Parish Office: 90 Stewart Street, Devonport 7310
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday 10am-3pm
Office Phone: 6424 2783 Fax: 6423 5160
FaceBook: Mersey Leven Catholic Parish
Weekly Newsletter: mlcathparish.blogspot.com.au
Parish Newsletter: mlcathparishnewsletter.blogspot.com.au
Secretary: Annie Davies/Anne Fisher
Pastoral Council Chair: Mary Davies
Archdiocesan Website: www.hobart.catholic.org.au for news, information and details of other Parishes.
Our Parish Sacramental Life
Baptism: arrangements are made by contacting Parish Office.
Parents attend a Baptismal Preparation Session on first Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist: Are received following a Family–centred, Parish-based, School-supported Preparation Program.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: prepares adults for reception into the Catholic community.
Marriage: arrangements are made by contacting one of our priests - couples attend a pre-marriage Program
Anointing of the Sick: please contact one of our priests
Reconciliation: Ulverstone - Fridays (10am - 10:30am)
Devonport - Saturday (5:15pm– 5.45pm)
Penguin - Saturday (5:15pm - 5:45pm)Devonport - Saturday (5:15pm– 5.45pm)
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM (R.) Lord, I love your commands.
SECOND READING
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia!
GOSPEL: Matthew 13:44-52
PREGO REFLECTION ON TODAY'S GOSPEL:
In this Gospel Jesus helps the people understand the value
of the Kingdom, and he communicates the joy of living the kingdom.
I read the text, imagining Jesus as he describes the
infinite value of the kingdom, sensing’ his joy and excitement. Perhaps I can
‘see’ him living it, reaching out to all, being criticised for the kind of
company he keeps, but continuing regardless, and
‘enjoying’ the company of all whom he attracted.
What do I ‘sense’ as I contemplate this scene? Can I identify
with Jesus’ sense of value, with Jesus’ joy?
What makes it difficult for people today to believe in the kingdom of God
I talk with Jesus as I feel drawn - thanking, asking,
offering.
I close my prayer with the Our Father, praying Thy kingdom
come as my own prayer with its particular meaning.
Weekday
Masses 29th July - 1st August, 2014
Tuesday: 9:30am Penguin
Wednesday: 9:30am Latrobe
Thursday: 12:00noon Devonport
Friday: 9:30am Ulverstone
Saturday: 9:00am Ulverstone
Next
Weekend 2nd & 3rd August, 2014
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm
Penguin
Devonport
Sunday Mass: 8:30am Port Sorell (LWC)
9:00am Ulverstone
10:30am Devonport
11:00am Sheffield
5.00pm Latrobe
Eucharistic
Adoration:
Devonport: Every Friday 10am - 12noon,
concluding with Stations of the Cross and Angelus
Devonport: Benediction with Adoration - first Friday of
each month.
Prayer Groups:
Charismatic Renewal - Ulverstone (Community Room) Every
second and fourth Monday of the month 7:30pm (In recess over winter)
- Devonport (Emmaus House) Thursdays - 7:30pm
Christian Meditation - Devonport,
Emmaus House - Wednesdays 7pm.
Ministry Rosters 2nd & 3rd
August, 2014
Devonport:
Readers:
Vigil: D Covington
J Phillips
Ministers of
Communion: Vigil M Doyle, M Heazlewood, S Innes ,
M Gerrand, P Shelverton
10.30am: B Peters, P Bolster, F Sly, J Carter, E McLagan , B Schrader
Cleaners 1st August: M.W.C. 8th August: B Paul, D Atkins, V Riley
Piety Shop 2nd August: H Thompson 3rd August: M Doyle Flowers: J Cox, S O'Rourke
Ulverstone:
Reader: F Pisano Ministers of Communion: E Reilly , M & K McKenzie, M O'Halloran
Cleaners: K Bourke Flowers: M Webb Hospitality: T Good Team
Penguin:
Greeters: J Garnsey, S Ewing Commentator: Y Downes Readers: E Nickols , J Barker
Procession: A Landers, A Hyland Ministers of Communion: J Garnsey, S
Ewing
Liturgy: Sulphur Creek C Setting Up: M Murray
Port Sorell:
Readers: P Anderson
G Bellchambers, M Gillard
Latrobe:
Reader: P Marlow Ministers of Communion: I Campbell, Z Smith Procession: M Clarke, I Campbell
Your prayers are asked for
the sick:
Fr
Jim McMahon, Fr Ray Wells, Shirley White, John Purtell, Terry Charlesworth, Louise
Murfet, Joan Stafford,Tom & Nico Knaap, Kieran
McVeigh, Shanon Breaden, Kath Smith, Jamie Griffiths, Anne Johnson, Lionel Rosevear, Kieran Simpson,
Arlene Austria &..
Let us
pray for those who have died recently: Suzanne Grimshaw, Clarrie Byrne, Lillian Brewer, Roy
O'Halloran, Kathleen Edwards, William Wing and Len Hamilton.
Let us pray for those whose anniversary occurs
about this time:
Joseph Hiscutt, Andrea Wright, Dorothy Hawkes,
Mary Beaumont, Nita Anthony, Vicky Bennett, Eileen King,
Shirley Mooney, Helga Walker, Terence Maskell, Kathleen Bellchambers, Dorothy Smeaton, Jean Fox, Jack
O'Rourke and Peggy Kelly.
May
they Rest in Peace
First Reading
Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
FROM FR MIKE:
Thanks to all those who have indicated that they are
willing to be part of the Pudding Club. Unfortunately the requirements of the
Australian Food Standards regulations make it almost impossible for us to make
puddings this year but I am going to investigate to see if we might be able to
find a solution to make them next year. The Central Tasmania Parish is
informing their customers of the present situation and indicating that there is
a chance we will be operational in 2015. Again, thanks to all who offered to
help this year – hopefully we can make it work in 2015.
Last weekend I mentioned that a request had been received
from the Burnie-Wynyard Parish to hold a combined training session for Lay Leaders
of Liturgy – renewal for some and initial training for others. I am now asking
for Parishioners to consider members of our Parish whom they consider suitable
to be nominated to assist in this important ministry. Some of the qualities
needed are a sense of Church and an ability to share their faith in a clear and
understandable way. If you know of any suitable person/s please pray for them
that they might be able to accept an invitation to undertake this role in our
Parish.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE. Meetings for the further training
of Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion will be held at Sacred Heart
Church Ulverstone on Tuesday, 5th August at 7pm and at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church on Monday, 11th August at 7pm – even if you think that you have been
‘trained’ to perfection I would ask that all Readers and Extraordinary
Ministers please attend.
An initial Planning Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th
August for a MenAlive Weekend to be held in the Parish on the weekend of
15-16th November. This is a powerful weekend for Men and their faith journey
and has been highly successful both in Tasmania
and Australia
This coming week I will be in Melbourne
Please Note these
DATE CLAIMERS:
8th
August (Friday) at 7pm in the Community Room, Ulverstone
– Open House and
Possibility to Discuss the
Draft Parish Plan
24th
August (Sunday) at the 10.30am Mass at OLOL, Devonport
– Mass for Children
Until next week, take care on the roads and in your homes,
Fr Mike
FR JIM
MCMAHON’S STATE OF HEALTH
In recent times, Fr Jim has been showing progressively
signs of ageing. So, he is now resident at St Joseph 2 Kensington Rd
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN
CROSS:
Annual General Meeting this
Sunday
27th July, 6pm for 6:30pm at Sacred Heart Church Community Room, Ulverstone.
All parish men welcome!
MACKILLOP HILL SPIRITUALITY CENTRE:
SPIRITUALITY IN THE COFFEE
SHOPPE. Monday
28th July 10.30 – 12
noon
Come along…share your issues and
enjoy a lively discussion over morning tea!
THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL -
REPEAT SESSION:
You are invited to join a
reflection/presentation on Pope Francis' teaching entitled
The Joy of the Gospel.
When:
Thursday 31st July, 10am - 11:30am
Where:
Emmaus House, 88 Stewart Street
Cost:
$10 includes resource materials
Contact: Clare Kiely-Hoye 6428:2760 or MacKillop Hill
6428:3095
ST MARY MACKILLOP FEAST
DAY LUNCHEON: Friday 8th August. Celebrate this
special day at MacKillop Hill.
Cost $10.00 for soup, sandwich and
sweets. 12.00 noon Bookings necessary by
5th August to help with catering. Phone: Libby
6425:9300 email:
mackillophill.forth@sosj.org.au
BAPTISM:
Baptismal preparation sessions are now being held at 'Parish
House' Devonport from 7.30 – 8.30pm on the first Tuesday of August, October, December,
February, April and June These sessions are for any families who are
thinking of baptism as well as those who have booked a date or for anyone wanting
to know more about baptism including
those who may be expecting a child.
The
next session is on Tuesday 5th August - 7:30pm Parish House, 90 Stewart Street
OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Students from Grades 3-6 will be performing their
production of "Kids at Sea" at the Devonport Entertainment Centre on Thursday
7th & Friday 8th of August at 7:00 pm. For all bookings contact the
DEEC: 6420:2900. For all other inquiries contact Our Lady
of Lourdes School : 6424:1744
CWL ULVERSTONE - INVITATION:
Catholic Women’s League is an organisation who have made a
difference in our Ulverstone Community since 1944. To help us celebrate our
70th birthday we invite any women of the parish and our Catholic Schools communities
to join us at 11am Mass on Tuesday 2nd September followed by lunch at the Lighthouse Hotel
Ulverstone. For catering purposes or any enquiries please phone Marie Byrne
6425:5774.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMENT:
“Some of the groups of disadvantaged and marginalised
people we discussed earlier are represented here in Australia Australia
From the Australian Catholic Bishop’s Social Justice
Statement 2013-2014: Lazarus at our Gate: A critical moment in the fight
against world poverty.
FOOTY MARGIN: Round 18 (split round) Carlton
Just a reminder that tickets are for Friday
night games.
BINGO Thursday Nights - OLOL Hall, Devonport. Eyes down 7.30pm!
Callers for Thursday 7th August are John
Halley & Volunteer?
HELP REQUIRED .....WE NEED MORE CALLERS.
If you able to assist in any way even if it's only once a
month, please contact the Parish Office.
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE:
L’ARCHE
50TH ANNIVERSARY: Venue: Farrell Centre, Friends School Argyle Street , Hobart
HOLY GROUND - FACILITATED BY MONICA BROWN AND HILARY
MUSGRAVE:
An opportunity
to pause and be still, to come into a Sacred Space and simply be:
Friday 19th September 10am - 3pm Josephite Hall, St Thomas
Newsletter items must be
received before 12 noon
Thursday – thank you.
Evangelii Gaudium
‘The People of God is
incarnate in the peoples of the earth, each of which has its own culture. Grace
supposes culture, and God’s gift becomes flesh in the culture of those who
receive it.’
-
Para
115 from Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis, Nov. 24, 2013
What
is an exorcism?
‘When
the Church asks with its authority in the name of Jesus that a person or object
be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion,
it is called exorcism. This is done in ordinary form in the rite of Baptism. A
solemn exorcism, called a major exorcism, can be performed only by a priest
authorised by the bishop.’
From:
Compendium of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church: Paragraph 352 (Catholic Enquiry Centre www.catholicenquiry.com)
Feast Day of the Week – St Ignatius
of Loyola, priest (Thursday, July 31)
St.
Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491, one of 13 children of a family of minor
nobility in northern
In 1521,
Ignatius was gravely wounded in a battle with the French. While recuperating,
Ignatius Loyola experienced a conversion. Reading the lives of Jesus and the
saints made Ignatius happy and aroused desires to do great things. Ignatius
realized that these feelings were clues to God’s direction for him.
Over the
years, Ignatius became expert in the art of spiritual direction. He collected his insights,
prayers, and suggestions in his book the Spiritual Exercises, one of the
most influential books on the spiritual life ever written.
With a small
group of friends, Ignatius Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits.
Ignatius conceived the Jesuits as ‘contemplatives in action.’This also
describes the many Christians who have been touched by Ignatian spirituality.’
Words of Wisdom – Pope Francis, from Evangelii Gaudium
‘The Eucharist, although
it is the fullness of sacramental life is not a prize for the perfect but a
powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.’
SUICIDE – RECLAIMING THE MEMORY OF OUR LOVED ONE
An article by Fr Ron Rolheiser. The original article can be found at
http://ronrolheiser.com/en/#.U9Lb8fmSzAY
Each year I write a
column on suicide. Mostly I say the same thing over and over again, simply
because it needs to be said. I don’t claim any originality or special insight,
I only write about suicide because there is such a desperate need for anyone to
address the question. Moreover, in my case, as a Catholic priest and spiritual
writer, I feel it important to offer something to try to help dispel the false
perception which so many people, not least many inside the church itself, have
of the church’s understanding of suicide. Simply put, I’m no expert, not
anyone’s savior, there’s just so little out there.
And, each year,
that column finds its audience. I am constantly surprised and occasionally
overwhelmed by the feedback. For the last ten years, I don’t think a single
week has gone by when I did not receive an email, a letter, or phone call from
someone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
When talking about
suicide, at least to those who are left behind when a loved one succumbs to
this, the same themes must be emphasized over and over again. As Margaret
Atwood puts it, sometimes something needs to be said and said until it doesn’t
need to be said anymore. What needs to be said over and over again about
suicide? That, in most cases, suicide is a disease; that it takes people out of
life against their will; that it is the emotional equivalent of a stroke, heart
attack, or cancer; that people who fall victim to this disease, almost
invariably, are very sensitive persons who end up for a myriad of reasons being
too bruised to be touched; that those of us left behind should not spend a lot
of time second-guessing, wondering whether we failed in some way; and, finally,
that given God’s mercy, the particular anatomy of suicide, and the sensitive
souls of those who fall prey to it, we should not be unduly anxious about the
eternal salvation of those who fall prey to it.
This year, prompted
by particularly moving book by Harvard psychiatrist, Nancy Rappaport, I would
like to add another thing that needs to be said about suicide, namely, that it
is incumbent on those of us who are left behind to work at redeeming the life
and memory of a loved one who died by suicide. What’s implied in this?
There is still a
huge stigma surrounding suicide. For many reasons, we find it hard both to
understand suicide and to come to peace with it. Obituaries rarely name it,
opting instead for a euphemism of some kind to name the cause of death. Moreover
and more troubling, we, the ones left behind, tend to bury not only the one who
dies by suicide but his or her memory as well. Pictures come off the walls,
scrapbooks and photos are excised, and there is forever a discreet hush around
the cause of their deaths. Ultimately neither their deaths nor their persons
are genuinely dealt with. There is no healthy closure, only a certain closing
of the book, a cold closing, one that leaves a lot of business unfinished. This
is unfortunate, a form of denial. We must work at redeeming the life and memory
of our loved ones who have died by suicide.
This is what Nancy
Rappaport does with the life and memory of her own mother, who died by suicide
when Nancy
With this as a
background, Nancy Rappaport sets off to make sense of her mother’s suicide, to
redeem her bond to her mother, and, in essence, to redeem her mother’s memory
in the wake of her suicide. Her effort mirrors that of novelist, Mary
Gordon, whose book, Circling my Mother, attempts to come to grips with her
mother’s Alzheimer’s and her death. Gordon, like Rappaport, is too trying to
put a proper face on the diminishment and death of a loved one, redeeming the memory
both for herself and for others. The difference is that, for most people,
suicide trumps Alzheimer’s in terms of stigma and loss.
Few things
stigmatize someone’s life and meaning as does a death by suicide, and so there
is something truly redemptive in properly coming to grips with this kind of
stigma. We must do for our loved ones what Nancy Rappaport did for her mother,
namely, redeem their lives and their memory.
