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Dear Parishioners, 1. Being Blameless The First Reading and the Gospel talk about a time when the Lord comes, for justice, as the First Reading says, and for judgment, as the Gospel implies. In the Gospel, Jesus warns people not to be overcome with the pleasures and anxieties of the world but to be ready for his coming. Those who are not ready will practically die of fright when they see him. Well, then, what do we need to do to get ready? The Second Reading in effect explains it. At Christ’s coming again, we are to be blameless in holiness. And what is that? If you are blameless under law, then no one can blame you for any violation of the law of the land. You weren’t speeding, for example, or cheating on your income tax, or violating any other law of the city or country in which you are. If you are morally blameless, then no one can blame you for any violation of the moral law. You weren’t lying, for example, or cheating on your spouse, or violating any other command of the universal moral law that applies to all people no matter where they are. But what is it to be blameless in holiness? The answer is in the Second Reading: in order to be ready for Christ at his coming, Christians need to increase in love and abound in it. So here’s the thing to see. You can keep all the laws of your land and still be a real jerk. And the same truth holds for the moral law. You can be a priggishly righteous jerk too. Something more than having a great record for keeping the laws is necessary to be ready for the Lord. That more is love. If you want what is bad for your neighbor, if you curse him in public or even in your heart, if you wish he would just go away, if you tell him in your thoughts or to his face to go to hell—you do not love him. And you are blameworthy with regard to holiness if you don’t. It doesn’t matter how moral or legal your conduct is otherwise. To be blameless in holiness, then, takes being loving. And being loving is what makes us ready for the return of the Lord. 2. November Memorial Book For the month of November, the November Mass Book will be present in the Church, containing the names of all the people we will be praying for this month.
Please keep all the Holy souls in your prayers.
ALL HALLOWS’ PARISH CHURCH
2 Halley Street FIVE DOCK 2046
Parish Priest: Fr Greg McGregor
Associate Pastors: Fr Salas Muttathukattil MSFS
Secretary: Elena Di Perna
Presbytery: Monday: Closed Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm
Phone: 9713 7960 Fax: 9713 5172
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.allhallows.org.au All Hallows’ Parish School
Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott
Phone: 9713 4469 Fax: 9712 5184
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au
Sacramental Life
Eucharist: Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil Sunday - 8.30am Sunday - 10am Children’s Liturgy
Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass Monday - 9.00am Tues - Wed - 8.00am Thurs - Fri - 9.00am Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 20 minutes before morning mass daily. All Welcome. Reconciliation: Saturday
9.30 - 10am & 4.45 - 5.15pm Anointing: First Friday of the month at 9am mass. (except January). Sick Calls: Any time - day/night. Funeral Masses: In co-operation with Funeral Directors. Exposition: Third Thursday of every month after Mass.
29th November 2015 - Year C
FIRST SUNDAY of ADVENT
Celebrating FAITH, LIFE and LOVE in COMMUNITY.
3. CWF Appeal Thank you for your support of the Charitable Works Fund Appeal a total of $2850 was raised. 4. Christmas Invitation Fr Greg, Fr Salas, and the PPC would like to invite all our workers and helpers in the parish this year to join them for a Christmas drink in the presbytery on Tuesday 8th December. Please feel free to drop in either for 5 minutes or 5 hours. Food and drinks will be provided. We would love to see you there!
5. Sacrament of Reconciliation Congratulations to the children who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday. In total 84 children celebrated this sacrament. A special thank you to the Sacramental Team and teachers for preparing the liturgy and their help on the day. 6. Giving Tree. Each year our Five Dock St. Vincent de Paul Conference supply Christmas Hampers to families in need in our local area. They also set up a Giving Tree where we ask our families from All Hallows to take a “Gift Tag” and buy a present for either an adult or child that are given with our Christmas Hampers. The “Gift Tags” will be ready next weekend for
families to take and buy an appropriate gift and then place under our Christmas Tree in the Church gathering space on or before the weekend of the 12th and 13th of December.
7. Transport Roster If you are able to assist in driving some parishioners to Sunday 8.30am morning mass on a monthly or fortnightly basis, please contact the parish office or phone Robyn Glover on 9181 5265 8. Late George Russo On Tuesday 1st December at 7pm, Fr Kevin Muldoon will celebrate Mass in remembrance of the Late George Russo. George was a parishion-er of All Hallows celebrating his first Mass here in 1954. All welcome God Bless Fr. Greg
From Our Family Educator
Night Patrol Goodies
As a special donation, at Christmas time we ask our community to help others by donating a few items which are a little bit more of a treat than just the usual toiletries. So, with this in mind over the
coming weeks if you are thinking of what to donate, the following items would be most appreciated.
Please keep to the list if you can as it facilitates packing.
⇒ Home Brand Fruit Cakes (They slice easily as we cut them into 4 individual little fruit cakes and decorate them)
⇒ Boxes of Chips ⇒ 6 Packs of Poppers ⇒ Bars of Cadbury Chocolates (Any Size) ⇒ Packets of Tim Tams
As always, please keep the toiletries coming as we can never have enough of these as well.
Shampoo, Black socks, Conditioner, Bath towels, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shaving
cream & Packet Razor Blades
New Books for Children in Detention If this year you would like to do something a little different or in addition to Night Patrol Donations,
you can join in our New Books for Children in Detention Drive.
Simply buy a book for child aged between 5-12 years. You may like to write why you like the book
in the front cover, or a little message of love or hope, before finishing off with your name.
A Christian name is OK. Then wrap it and leave it in the box next to Mini Vinnies in the Gathering Space.
I look forward to a great response as I know what an awesome parish All Hallows is!
Carmen Pollifrone Family Educator
St Vincent de Paul Columban Calendars - $8.00 each
Packs of 10 Christmas Cards - $6.00 each Sold in the gathering space after Mass
Hurry limited stock
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
In your love and concern, please pray for:- Recently Deceased: George Russo, Rosemarie Samuelson
Anniversaries: Sister Frances Ledwith OSC, Elisa Longobardo, Francesca & Antonino Ortado, Christopher, Joseph & Kathleen Mary Kennedy Also for: Eileen Frances Malcolm, Paolo Giompaolo, Salvatore Margiotta For the following ill members of our community:-
David Jessimer, Victor Alacqua, Dominic Polito, Carlo Zuccorononno, Lucia La Cava,
Giuseppe Princi, Joyce Kelly, Emilia Bocconi, Tom Fonti, Natalina Denaro,
Brian Gallagher, Crochetta Valenti, Vanessa Lane, Muriel Daly, Margaret Gleeson, Mary Johnson,
Mary Longrell, Carmen Gallagher, Benilda Buenafe, Lorenzo Mioli, Antonietta Ciaglia, Tomas Laming, Ida Bova, Amelia Casarotto, Madelina Michael, Monica Moschella, Marcello Cheles, Brian Lees.
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priests, deacons • Catholic education is alive, striving and thriving,
says priest • Give thanks? Sure. But also pray that jihadists fail
in their evil aims • Retirement Guide: 20-page liftout • What makes this Jubilee Year of Mercy extraordi-
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Kid’s Corner
HEALING MASS -
Friday 4th December 2015
St Joseph’s Church
126 Liverpool Road, Enfield
Rosary: 7pm, Reconciliation 7-8pm,
Prayer and Praise 7.30pm, Mass 8pm.
The celebrant will be
Fr Yacub Barkat
Enq: Rose 9642 2359/ 0412 115 961
or email: [email protected]
The Accordion Society invites you to a night of Christmas Carols
on Monday 7th December 7pm to 9pm in the parish hall.
Light Supper provided Please RSVP to Sylvia on
0422 936 612 for catering purposes
Honouring Humanity
Following the human tide of refugees into Europe and
the dreadful massacres in Beirut, Paris and Mali,
members of our parish will be praying the Rosary on
Thursday 3rd December at 9.30am
for this special intention.
We are offering the Rosary for “Those who have been
killed, injured or fleeing terror in their homelands. We
hope, trust and pray that terrorists be de-radicalised and
learn to value humanity"
We invite social justice groups, parishes, schools, work-
places and individuals to do the same. We also invite
people from other religions, non-religious and those
who believe in the value of humanity to observe three
minutes silence.
Our hope is that many people will join with us on this
day and at the same time from wherever you are to pray
to Our Lady and/or observe 3 minutes silence.
Christmas Bingo Bonanza
Parish Hall 10am Friday 4th December
More prizes than ever before.
Festive games and a whole more.
Catholic Women’s League CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Tickets on sale weekend 5 & 6 December $2 each or 3 tickets for $5 Beautiful hampers & gifts
T&Cs: Child must be with a health fund and covered for general dental. Appointments are required and are subject to availability.
For appointments call 9810 3044 Dentist & Co
Reflections Morning Tea Group Join us for morning tea and a chat!
For those grieving the death of a loved on listening and talking about grief can help.
Tuesdays 10am - 12pm December 15th
Catholic Cemeteries Office Barnet Ave, Rookwood
Please call Patricia on 0438 263 036 to RSVP
December Day Retreat: Welcoming Christ with Mary
and the Prophets. Presenters: The Carmelite Team
Where: Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, 247 St Andrews Road, Varroville, NSW, 2566
When: December 5 Registration: 9.30am – 10.00am
Cost: $20 Phone: 02 8795 3400
Email: [email protected] www.carmeliteretreats.com.au
Weekend retreat: Wellsprings of Hope
Presenters: Carmelite Team When: December 11-13
Cost: $220 (concessions apply)
Take time out from the busyness of the end of year & prepare for the coming of Christ.
NSW Government and Telstra Program
The Tech Savvy Seniors program
provides low cost or free training to older people to
develop the skills to:
• be socially connected and interact more easily
with the community, family and friends
• maintain social participation to support good
health and wellbeing
• use technology to access information and ser-
vices quickly and easily
• learn new skills they haven’t had the opportuni-
ty to learn previously, such as in the workplace.
For more information please contact|:
City of Canada Bay Libraries
Cnr Wellbank & Flavelle St, Concord 2137
Mandarin, Italian, Greek 9366 3888
Burwood Library 2 Conder Street, Burwood
Mandarin 02 9911 9999
Overseas volunteer opportunities Communities in East Timor, Ethiopia, Kenya, Kiribati, PNG, Samoa and elsewhere seek teachers, health and community development workers, administrators, agricultural workers and others. You can assist to mentor local workers in your field of expertise. This will provide opportunities for individuals and improve the operations of organisations in vital sectors of local communities and so assist poverty reduction.
For 55 years Palms Australia has assisted such communities to recruit, prepare and support Australian Catholics who volunteer to share their lives and skills. We have increasing numbers of
requests from communities who believe this approach, more than anything else, assists their self-reliance and sustainable development.
2016 positions close soon! Please contact [email protected] or call 02 95189551
POPE’S COLUMN
Ecumenism is essential, not a luxury. Reflecting on having the opportunity to meet the leaders of other Christian
communities and religions, Francis expressed his hope that their time together may be a sign of the Church’s esteem for the followers of all religions and may strengthen
the bonds of friendship already among them.
"To be honest, this relationship is challenging; it makes demands of us. Yet ecumenical and interreligious dialogue is not a luxury. It is not something extra or optional, but essential, something
which our world, wounded by conflict and division, increasingly needs."
Religious beliefs and practice, the Pope observed, condition who we are and how we understand the
world around us. He also stressed that they are a source of enlightenment, wisdom and solidarity, and
thus enrich the societies in which we live.
"By caring for the spiritual growth of our communities, by forming minds and hearts in the truths and
values taught by our religious traditions, we become a blessing to the communities in which our people live. In democratic and pluralistic societies like Kenya, cooperation between religious leaders and communities becomes an important service to the common good." In this light, and in an increasingly interdependent world, we see ever more clearly the need for interreligious understanding, friendship and collaboration in defending the God-given dignity of individuals and peoples, and their right to live in freedom and happiness. By upholding respect for human dignity and rights, Pope Francis said, religions play an essential role in "forming consciences, instilling in the young the profound spiritual values of our respective traditions, and training good citizens, capable of infusing civil society with honesty, integrity and a world view which values the human person over power and material gain." Recalling this year marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council, at which the Catholic Church committed herself to ecumenical and interreligious dialogue in the service of understanding and friendship, the Pontiff reaffirmed this commitment. The world, he observed, rightly
expects believers to work together with people of good will in facing the many problems affecting our
human family. "As we look to the future, let us pray that all men and women will see themselves as brothers and
sisters, peacefully united in and through our differences," the Pope said, "Let us pray for peace!"
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Pilgrimage to Greece, Malta and Rome – Fr Wim Hoekstra will be leading a pilgrimage leaving
on Sept 24, 2016 and returning on Oct 14, 2016 to Greece, Malta and Rome to follow in the footsteps of
St Paul. Full details available from Fr Wim, PO Box 1501,
Baulkham Hills NSW 1755 or e-mail [email protected].
Are you interested in playing netball for
Five Dock All Saints?
The 2016 netball season will commence in March next year with games played on Saturday mornings at
Cintra Park Concord.
Registrations for existing and new players will be held in December.
All Hallows Parish Hall, Halley Street, Five Dock
Wednesday 2 December 2015 6-8pm Friday 4 December 2015 6-8pm
For more information contact Andrew Russell on
0410 326 272, Darryl Stuart on 0425 255 846 or visit the FDAS (Five Dock All Saints) Netball club website
www.fivedockallsaints.org.au.
Roll up your sleeves and give blood Mobile Blood Service Leichhardt Town Hall
107 Norton St Thursday 10 December 8.00am—1.00pm
Call 13 14 95 to make an appointment
BOOK LAUNCH
Parishioners are invited to the launch in the
Parish Centre at St Mark’s Parish Drummoyne,
33 Tranmere Street, Drummoyne (parking and
disabled parking available) on Friday 4 De-
cember at 7.30 pm of: Yves Congar, Journal
of a Theologian: 1946-1956, translated by Den-
is Minns OP, published by ATF Theology, Ade-
laide 2015, (585 pages). The book will be availa-
ble for purchase at the discounted price of
$50. While stocks last, purchasers may also re-
ceive a free copy of Congar’s, My Journal of the
Council, edited by Denis Minns OP, published
by ATF Theology, Adelaide, 2012 (xxxvi + 979
pages).
If you would like to reserve your copy of Journal
of a Theology please advise Fr Denis as soon as
possible: [email protected]
PILGRIMAGE: 23 Days Holy Pilgrimage to Lisbon,
Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Lourdes,
Nevers, Loyola, Paris, Lyon,Turin, Pisa, Rome and/or
7 Days Holy Land Extension starting on August 11,
2016 with Fr. Emmanuel-tv(Spiritual Director). Contact
us ASAP: 0893413079,
089341131, 0417999553, [email protected];
Frank’s Pitstop Motors Specialising in:
BMW ALFA ROMEO FIAT MERCEDES SAAB AUDI
Frank & Tony
Ph: 9799 7688 [email protected]
John Biazzo M: 0419 238 809 F: 02 9712 3750 T: 02 9713 5676
Residential Builder New Homes Extensions
Renovations
45 Liverpool Road
Summer Hill NSW 2130
Practice Information Sheet Shop 3 Level, 213-235 Parramatta Rd, Five Dock
(Next to Officeworks) Phone: 9745 6728
Bulk Billing Practice Practice Opening Hours Monday 9:30am-8.00pm Tuesday 9:30am-6.00pm Wed/Thur 9.30am-8.00pm Friday 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday Closed
Practice Doctors Dr Georgette Boctor (Female Doctor) Dr Natascha Bohm (Female Doctor) Dr George Thiraviarajah (Male Doctor)
Allied Health Service Katja Bulic (Psychologist)
Joe Calabrese
P: 9743 1333
M: 0438 869 883
All court matters - Criminal Law - Debt Recovery - Family Law - Civil & Commercial Litigation - Wills &
Estate Law - Property Law & conveyancing 22/103 Majors Bay Road, Concord
Celebrate Interna�onal Day of People
with Disability!
The Jus�ce and Peace Office and L’Arche
Sydney invite you to a special morning tea to
celebrate and honour people living with disability
and all of those who love, care about and advocate
with them. There will be guest speakers, music &
�me to share our own stories. Morning tea provided.
All are welcome!
December 1st, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Level 5 Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool St, Sydney
RSVP 24 November 9307 8461
The St John of God Institute of Counselling, Participants can learn new skills in dealing with daily personal challenges and the issues that arise within
families, the school environment, pastoral care and in the workplace.
Held Tuesday evenings (school term) 7.30pm – 9.45pm at Holy Cross College Commencing Tuesday 2 February 2016.
$450.00. Early bird offer available. Please contact: Carol Harding - 0408 705 848
THE ORDER OF MALTA LOURDES DAY MASS The Order of Malta invites all parishioners to
Lourdes Day Mass to be celebrated at
St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday,
5th December at 10.15am. The principal
celebrant will be Most Reverend Bishop
Terry Brady.
A Blessing of the sick will take place during
the celebration of the Liturgy with water
brought from the spring at the Shrine of
Lourdes. Those receiving the Blessing will,
also be provided with a bottle of Lourdes
Water for their personal use.
RSVP 93318477
English Lesson for CanadaBay Council residents • English Conversation classes, held at the Concord
Senior Citizens’ Centre, on Wednesdays from 10-11am.
• English as a Second Language classes, also held at the Concord Senior Citizens’ Centre, on Thursdays from 10 to 12noon.
• English as a Second Language classes, held at the Drummoyne Community Centre, on Fridays, from 10 to 12noon.
Please call Susanne on Wednesdays 9719 8102
WHAT’S ON IN OUR PARISH?
Catholic Women’s League Five Dock
3rd Friday of month 11.00am in Parish Hall For more information please contact
Rosetta on 9712 3076
Accordion Society of Australia Practice every Monday night from 7pm to
9pm in the parish hall. All Accordion Players welcome
For more information please contact Sylvia Granturco on 0422 936612
Bingo/Tombola 1st Friday of month in the parish hall at
10.00am. All profits to charity
Inner Wheel Club - Balmain Group 1st Tuesday of month 6.30pm - 9pm in Hall
St Vincent de Paul Society Meetings held each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in the meeting room
connected to the garage. Contact Gerry Modini on 0418 966 247
Italian Prayer Group Tuesday - 1 pm in Parish Hall
Messa Italiana ogni ultimo martedi del mese Enquiries: M. Mureddu 9712 2394
Playgroup 9.30am -11.30am in Parish Hall
(not during school holidays) Wednesday - Antonella 0417 068 323
Choir Practice All welcome to choir practice in the Church
7.30pm every Monday. Ring Maria on 9713 7310
Italian Choir Group Tuesday -12.30 pm in the Church
Family Mass Choir Practice Wednesday 7.45pm in Church. All welcome!
Italian Prayer Group - Thursday In Chiesa, ogni settimana dopo la messa
delle nove (9). Ogni terzo Giovedi del mese l’intenzione è per il Gruppo di Preghiera di Riparazione Eucaristica. Siete tutti benve-nuti! Per informazioni: Lucia 9713 1800
HOME VISITS: M. Coleman, M. Chesworth, P. Pavan
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 3 December - Parkview : Mass
Visit 4 December - Russell Lea: Mass
COUNTERS: Group 2 TRANSPORT: Robyn, Miranda, Sue
ALTAR SOCIETY: Lorraine F, Lorraine C, Enza, Vicki, Melissa
PIETY STALL: Sue, Elena
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Bianca
1st SUNDAY of ADVENT
READINGS: Jer 33:1-16; 1 Thess 3:12-4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass
READERS
T. McDonald L. Gatto M. Natoli N. Rogheto
C. Mylott R. O’Dwyer J. Heffernan M. Mureddu
A.M. Ludeke A. Slyney L. Regan
Intro & P/F: Kayleigh-Anne Ist: Linda L Psalm: Jill M 2nd: Chris M
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Z. Di Bella R. Pozzer A. Fabro J. Oatus A. Catalano A. Falcone D. Grippi
A. Merlino E. Chesowrth M. Chesworth S. Storan M. Coleman J. Walsh B. Walsh
P. Pavan N. Valeo B. Pinto L. Moliterno F. Mercuri M. Pignone M. Caldareri
M. Carrick M. Di Bella A. Di Bella A. Biazzo
ALTAR SERVERS
Group 2 Group 1 Group 3 Group 1
NEXT WEEK - Sunday 6th December, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY of ADVENT
READINGS: Baruch 5:1-9; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
SATURDAY 5.30pm
SUNDAY 8.30am
SUNDAY 10am
SUNDAY 6.00pm Youth Mass
READERS
V. Simms C. O’Grady C. Natoli G. Picone
M. Mureddu A. Casarotto D. Triulcio C. Mylott
Family Mass Intro & P/F: Emma D Ist & Psalm: Isabella P 2nd: Emily
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
V. Moschella M. Zol A. Pollifrone L. Speranza S. Mangano C. Tramonte B. Smyth
J. Pappalardo M. Piccolo I. Bova R. Compantangelo G. Favotto M. Mureddu J. Livolsi
D. Scelzi L. Scelzi A. Roberts A. Incampo V. Jacobs D. Squadrito A. McMahon
A. Zol M. Zol C. Alexakis Chris M
ALTAR SERVERS
Group 3 Group 2 Group 4 Group 2
HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, J. Pappalardo, D & L Scelzi
NURSING HOMES:
Visit 10 December - Parkview : no visit
Visit 11 December - Russell Lea: no visit
COUNTERS: Group 3 TRANSPORT: Robyn, Rosy, Tony
ALTAR SOCIETY: Rosy, Geraldine, Cris, Liz Simone
PIETY STALL: Wendy, Eleanor C, Franca
CHILDRENS LITURGY: Family Mass
