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)
Scripture Readings
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
(R.) O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your
hearts.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to
himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.Alleluia!
GOSPEL: Matthew 18: 15-20
PREGO REFLECTION ON TODAY'S GOSPEL:
Today’s Gospel describes the nature of love in any divided
community.
If we imagine a parent—wayward child context, Jesus’
message is crystal clear. A parent goes to various lengths to ’win back’ their
child, to ‘free’ them from whatever entraps them. The hardest decision is what
to do when all efforts fail.
Should the ’child’ remain in the family/community and perhaps
destroy it, driving others away, or should they be excluded for the sake of the
others and until such times as their efforts show that they belong?
I read this passage and ‘pray’ it from whatever community
angle draws me—family, friends, church, local area, society at large, our
country, the nation states of the world . . remembering the effective power
of Jesus’ presence . . . and remembering that the Father will grant us whatever
we sincerely seek and ask for together.
I talk with God … listen to him ... thank him ... ask him
for what I need.
Mass Times
Weekday
Masses 9th - 12th September, 2014
Tuesday: 9:30am
Penguin
Wednesday: 9:30am Latrobe
Thursday: 10:30am Eliza Purton Home
12noon
Devonport
7:30pm Penguin (Catholic Charismatic Healing Mass)
7:30pm Penguin (Catholic Charismatic Healing Mass)
Friday: 9:30am Ulverstone
Next
Weekend 13th & 14th September, 2014
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm
Penguin
Devonport
Sunday Mass: 8:30am Port Sorell
9:00am
Ulverstone
10:30am Devonport
11:00am Sheffield (LWC)
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
- Devonport (Emmaus House) Thursdays - 7:30pm
Christian Meditation - Devonport,
Emmaus House - Wednesdays 7pm.
Ministry Rosters 13th &
14th September, 2014
Devonport:
Readers: Vigil: P Douglas, T Douglas, M Knight 10.30am:
E
Petts , K
Douglas, J Barber
Ministers of Communion: Vigil B & B
Windebank, T Bird, J Kelly, T Muir, Beau Windebank
10.30am: J DiPietro, S Riley, B Schrader, F Sly, M Mahoney, M
Sherriff
Cleaners 12th Sept: S Riley, A Stegmann 19th Sept: E & L Edillo, E Howlett
Piety Shop 13th Sept: R Baker 14th Sept: P Piccolo Flowers: A O'Connor
Ulverstone:
Reader: R Locket Ministers of Communion: E Reilly , M & K McKenzie, M O'Halloran
Cleaners: V Ferguson
Penguin:
Greeters: A Landers, P Ravaillion Commentator: Readers: E Nickols , Y Downes
Procession: S Ewing ,
J Barker Ministers of Communion: J Garnsey,
M Kenney
Liturgy: Penguin Setting Up: E Nickols
Care of Church: M Bowles, A Hyland
Port Sorell:
Readers: L Post, T Jeffries Ministers of Communion: E Holloway, B Lee
Clean /Prepare/Flowers: B Lee, A Holloway
Latrobe:
Reader: P Cottrell Ministers of Communion: Elizabeth
Procession: Cottrell Family Music: Jenny & May
Your prayers
are asked for the sick:
Tom Hyde, Madeline Simpson, Shirley
Fidler, Shirley White, Connie Clavo, Rose Ackerley, Theda
(Joan) Bates, Joy Griffiths, Nene Reyes, John Purtell, Louise Murfet, Joan
Stafford,
Shanon Breaden, Tom Knaap, Kieran McVeigh, Kath Smith, Jamie
Griffiths, Anne Johnson, Arlene Austria &.....
Let us pray for those who
have died recently: Allan
Horton, Robert Sheehan, Kathryn McLennan, Leo
Kelly, Lionel Rosevear, Nico Knaap, David Covington, Athol Wright,
Lyn Chessell, Thelma Hutchinson and Cathy Thuaire.
Let us pray for those whose
anniversary occurs about this time: Jean Mochrie, Fransicka Bondy, John Smith, Roma
Magee, Fabrizio Zolatti, Cameron McLaren, Joan Williams, Rodney O'Rourke,
Silvano Paladin and John Hill. Also Ponciano & Dominga Torbiso, Fortunato
& Asuncion Carcuevas, Pelagio & Felomina Makiputin, Leon & Hilaria
Carcuevas, Hedley & Enid Stubbs and deceased relatives and friends of
the Sheridan, Bourke, Knight families.
May
they Rest in Peace
First Reading : Numbers 21: 4-9 Second Reading
God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree,
The
warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea,
The
generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night,
The
wisdom of the ages, the power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy
of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed,
The
patience of eternity, the depth of a family need,
Then God
combined these qualities, when there was nothing more to add,
He knew
His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
he called it … Dad.
May God
bless all our Dads on earth and in Heaven!
FROM FR MIKE:
I’ve started writing these notes before heading off to St Vincent ’s for my minor surgery - I’ll hopefully get a
chance to update the info before it all goes to press on Thursday.
From all of us who aren’t to all of you who are - Happy
Father’s Day – I pray that the very special Blessings of God be with you this
Sunday.
Sunday 7th is also an important day for Archbishop Julian –
he celebrates the 40th Anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood this
weekend. He joined with members of his year group earlier last week and will
celebrate with the Clergy of the Archdiocese at Mass on Monday (8th) at the
Cathedral at 11am followed by a Clergy Lunch. We extend our congratulations to
him on this special day.
Last weekend I mentioned (again) that we would be seeking
nominations for people to be approached to consider training as Lay Liturgical
Leaders to support the present group.
The first criteria we are asking people to consider before nominating a
fellow parishioner is are they a ‘good person’ with a sense of the Church and
with a spirit of prayerfulness? Remember
it is not a popularity contest but rather are they good models of Gospel
Values. The nomination forms are available this weekend so please think (and
pray) about who you might nominate. Please return any completed forms to the
Parish Office asap.
In my homily last weekend I mentioned the Conversation
between Richard Fidler and Michael Ware (21st August). If anyone wants to
listen to the complete conversation with interesting background to the Islamic
State then go to www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/08/21/4071673.htm?site=conversations.
The weekly homily podcast can be found at http://mikedelaney.podomatic.com/.
Until next week, take care on the roads and in your homes,
Fr Mike
September edition of Faith families
is available now. The theme is Fathers.
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL: are sponsoring a Healing Mass Thursday
11th September, St Mary's Church Penguin, commencing at 7:30pm. All
denominations are welcome to come and celebrate the liturgy in a vibrant and
dynamic way. After Mass teams will be available for individual prayer. Please
bring a friend and a plate of food for supper and fellowship in the adjacent
hall. If you wish to know more or require transport please contact Celestine
Whiteley 6424:2043, Michael Gaffney 0447 018 068, Zoe Smith 6426:3073 or Tom
Knaap 6425:2442.
CWL DEVONPORT MEETING: Wednesday 10th September, 2pm.
New members welcome.
CWL ULVERSTONE MEETING: Friday 12th September, 2pm
Community Room, Sacred Heart
Church
MACKILLOP HILL SPIRITUALITY
CENTRE:
Listening to the Universe:
Living Responsively: Presenter: Kateri Duke
rsj
“Each individual person has the power of
participating in the transformation of the whole earth … the magnitude of the
earth’s adventure staggers the human imagination”. (Brian Swimme)
You are invited you to be part of this extraordinary
journey led by Kateri Duke, a Sister of
St Joseph from Adelaide, an experienced facilitator, retreat leader & art
therapist.
Saturday 13th September
10.00am – 3.00pm Cost $30.00
BYO Lunch. Bookings necessary - Phone: 6428 3095 Email: mackillophill.forth@sosj.org.au
MACKILLOP HILL FOUNDATION
COMMITTEE:
will be holding a meeting at MacKillop Hill, Forth on Thursday 25th September at 10am.
Everyone welcome!
ST MARY'S CHURCH PENGUIN: Saturday 27th September St Mary's
Penguin is having a Soup and Sandwich night after Mass. Wear your footy colours
if you wish as it is Grand Final day - celebrate or commiserate! All welcome.
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMENT:
“Pope Francis has renewed the call to address global
poverty when meeting with diplomats of countries around the world:
How many poor people there still are in the world! And what
great suffering they have to endure! ...
My wish is that the dialogue between us should help build
bridges connecting all people, in such a way that everyone can see in the other
not any enemy, not a rival, but a brother or sister to be welcomed and
embraced!
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 TICKETS:
Ordinary
$2.00 footy margin tickets will be sold (as normal) during the Finals.
GRAND FINAL TICKETS:
$10.00
tickets are now selling – hurry and get yours today! The winner of the $10 tickets will receive $500.00 and the holder of the ticket with
the number either side of the winning number $100.00.
The $10.00 tickets
are only
available from Devonport and Ulverstone or by phoning the Parish Office 6424:2783 or
Mary Webb 6425 2781.
FOOTY MARGIN: Round 23 Hawthorn won by 65 points. Winners: Charlies Angels, Meriam Murray
BINGO Thursday Nights - OLOL Hall, Devonport. Eyes down 7.30pm!
Callers for Thursday 11th September are Tony
Ryan & Alan Luxton
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE ARCHDIOCESE:
NATSICC 2014 YOUTH GATHERING: National Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Catholic Council will be holding their 2014 National Youth
Leadership Gathering in Adelaide
HOLY GROUND: Facilitated by Monica Brown and
Hilary Musgrave Friday 19th September, 10am - 3pm, Josephite Hall, St Thomas
Evangelii Gaudium
“The Church is herself a
missionary disciple; she needs to grow in her interpretation of the revealed
word and in her understanding of truth.”
-
Para
40 from Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis, Nov. 24, 2013
Why
does everyone have a right to exercise freedom?
The
right to the exercise of freedom belongs to everyone because it is inseparable
from his or her dignity as a human person. Therefore this right must always be
respected, especially in moral and religious matters, and it must be recognised
and protected by civil authority within the limits of the common good and a
just public order.
From:
Compendium of the Catechism of the
Catholic Church: Paragraph 365 (Catholic Enquiry Centre www.catholicenquiry.com)
Feast
Days this Week – St Cloud
Perhaps,
in focussing on St Cloud, a parish could be asked to pray for all those who
have been displaced from their careers, including those who have been laid off
or fired, who are in jobs they don't like, or who have been unable to get the
jobs they want.
September 13 St John
One of the greatest Early Church Fathers of the 5th Century, St John St. John became a monk and was ordained a priest where his eloquent preaching on the Sacred Scriptures in Antioch Constantinople who held him in great affection. His devotion to the written Word of God was matched by a love of the Eucharist and of divine worship. To this day, the principal Byzantin liturgy celebrated by most Slavic, Greek, and middle-eastern Christians is known as the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. St. John Chysostom died under the harsh conditions of his exile in 407.
Adapted from The Crossroads Initiative
Words
of Wisdom – St
Gemma Galgani
“Can You see that as soon as the day breaks I think of You? As evening comes, I am near You. I am near You at every moment. I love You, Jesus!”
http://quotecatholic.com/index.php/charity-love-peace/st-gemma-galgani-i-love-you-jesus/#more-1384
Meme of the week
Pardon the slightly rude
word in this meme. We have included it because it poses an interesting
challenge – do we look to transform the world in which we live or do we pray
for its transformation? Or perhaps Christians need to do both?
http://www.ncregister.com/images/uploads/science_religion_meme.jpg
MAY YOUR KINGDOM COME, BUT NOT YET
An article by Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI - the original can
be found at http://ronrolheiser.com/may-your-kingdom-come-but-not-yet/#.VApg3PmSzAY
A friend of mine likes to humor about his struggles in
growing up. When I was in my twenties, he quips, I felt that by the time I was
forty I would have grown-up enough to let go of my bad habits. But, when I
turned forty, I gave myself an extra ten years, promising myself that by age
fifty, I’d have conquered these habits. Well, now I’m my fifties and I’ve
promised myself that by age sixty, I’ll be more mature and more serious about
the deeper things in life.
Most of us, if we
are honest, have a similar story. We’re well intentioned, but we keep pushing
the things we need to change in our lives off into the future: Yes, I need to
do this, but I’m not ready yet. I want more time. Sometime in the future I’ll
do this.
That’s a
near-universal sentiment, and for good reason. The tension we experience
between our desire to grow-up and our perennial procrastination and infinite
stalling in doing that, reflects in fact a tension that lies at the heart of
Jesus’ message, a tension between God’s promises as being already here and
God’s promises as still coming. Simply put: Everything Jesus promised is
already here and everything Jesus promised is still coming. We’re already
living the new, resurrected life, even as we’re waiting for it still to come.
What lies inside this paradox?
Biblical scholars
and theologians tell us that everything Jesus came to bring us (the Reign of
God, the Kingdom
of God
Jesus preached
this very clearly and the problem was not that his hearers didn’t understand
him. They understood; but, almost universally, they resisted that message. Much
as they yearned for God’s Kingdom to be already here, like my friend who keeps
asking for another ten years to get his life in order, they preferred to push
things into the future. Having God become concrete in their lives was far too
threatening.
Gerhard Lohfink,
the renowned Biblical scholar, aptly articulates both the resistance that
Jesus’ hearers had to this part of his message and the reason for that
resistance: “Jesus’ hearers prefer to push everything off into the future, and
the story comes to no good end. The reign of God announced by Jesus is not
accepted. The ‘today’ offered by God is denied. And that, that alone, is why
‘already’ becomes ‘not yet’. …. It is not only in Nazareth Nazareth
I suspect that all
of us can relate to that: It’s very threatening to have God become “concrete”
in our lives, as opposed to God simply being a reality that will one day become
very real. Because if God is “concrete” already now that means that our worlds
have to change now and we have to stop pushing things into the indefinite
future. This isn’t so much a fault in faith as it is a procrastination, a
stalling, wanting of a little more time before we need to get serious. We’re
like the guests in the Gospel parable who are invited to wedding banquet. We
too want to go to the feast, intend to go to the feast; but, first, we need to
attend to our marriages, our businesses, our ambitions. We can get serious
later. There’s time. We fully intend to take Jesus seriously; it’s just that we
want a little more time before we do that.
We are all, I
suspect, familiar with St. Augustine
To his credit,
unlike many of us, at least eventually he stopped pushing things into the
indefinite future.
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