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I was talking with a new parish priest recently. In his par-
ish assembly there was a heated discussion about the parish structure and the roles of the different councils, commissions, and ministries. Those inclined to a more democratic church were proposing a rectangular model where everybody was on the same level, including the parish priest, “equal in dignity but differing in function.” Those who were more hierarchically inclined were pro-posing a triangular model, where the parish priest and the parish council were on top with the other faithful below. Finally the parish priest suggested why not an inverted pyramid, where the parish priest forms the base and everyone else is on top? They did not like this either. So someone suggested a circle where there is no top or bottom. Then somebody asked, “Who are in the inner circle?” Top or bottom, inner or outer, these terms manifest the issue of power. In the gospel, this was expressed in an-other manner. The brothers James and John, good friends and disciples of Jesus had the gumption to ask, “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left. (Mk 10:37)” Being on the left and right implies access and therefore power. A person who is on the left or the right can whisper into the ear of the powerful. The Lord Jesus had a clear teaching on the matter, “Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. (Mk 10: 42)” This is not the way of the world. This is a reversal of ordinary thinking where “those who seem to exercise authority lord it over them; their great ones make their importance felt. It cannot be like that with you.” The parish priest was hopefully not just being ironical when he proposed an inverted pyramid as a structure. That was what Jesus was saying in the gospel today Pow-er is for service. Those who have authority must seek the good of their constituents. This principle can be translat-ed into practical terms in the setting of the family, the parish, the work place, and especially of government service. This also holds true for missionaries. Today as we ob-serve World Mission Sunday, the missionary has to re-member that wherever he goes, he steps on hallowed
ground - the culture and traditions of people. The mis-sionary has therefore to take off his shoes. He has to leave behind his prejudices and sense of superiority. He
brings good news and is on mission to serve and not to dominate. There are two ways of arrival in a rural
village. One way to arrive is from the top using a helicop-ter. This disturbs the serenity of rural life. Everybody who is asleep is awakened. The vehicle stirs up a lot of dust and creates a lot of noise. Everyone goes running over to see the strange vehicle and whoever it is ferrying. What a triumphant arrival. On the other hand, one who arrives walking or on the back of a water buffalo is unnoticed. He blends into the scene. He becomes part of the crowd. He is easily ab-sorbed into the ordinary life of people. It is a peaceful arrival. A missionary comes quietly as a leaven in the dough of people’s life. He comes to serve.
T MASS & PRAYER TIMES DAY DESCRIPTION
Rosary
Mass
Rosary followed by
Mass (Tagalog)
Rosary
Mass
8.30am
9.00am
12.00pm
5.30pm
6.00pm
SUN 21 Oct
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11 Hebr 4:14-16 Mk 10:35-45
DM Chaplet MON 22 Oct
St John Paul II, Pope 3.00pm
DM Chaplet 3.00pm TUE
23 Oct St John of Capestra-
WED 24 Oct
St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
DM Chaplet 3.00pm
DM Chaplet 3.00pm THU
25 Oct
DM Chaplet 3.00pm FRI
26 Oct
Wedding Service
Novena to OMPH Mass
11.00am
5.15pm 5.30pm
SAT 27 Oct
Rosary
Mass
Rosary
Mass
8.30am
9.00am
5.30pm
6.00pm
SUN 28 Oct
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9 Hebr 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52
PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
PARISH ACTIVITIES
2018 THEME - BE DISCIPLES OF HOPE OCTOBER THEME: HOPE - I AM CROSSING FRONTIERS & JOURNEYING IN CHRIST
PARISH PRIEST SPEAKS …..
CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY
PARISH PRIEST:
Rev. Fr. Martin Arlando
Address: 117, Jalan Kenari, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Tel: 04-646 6881 |Fax : 04-646 6885 |Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cdm.my | Facebook: Church of Divine Mercy Sg Ara
Parish Bulletin 21 October 2018
WEDDING BANNS
Tan Chee Wei & Clare Wong Bing Yun Wedding Service at Church of Divine Mercy, Sg Ara
on 20 October 2018 (12.30pm)
Christopher Noel & Lau Pei Ping Wedding Service at Church of Divine Mercy, Sg Ara
on 27 October 2018 (11.00am)
Chris Nilantha & Stephanie Ann
Wedding Mass at Church of Divine Mercy, Sg Ara on 10 November 2018 (11.00am)
“If anyone knows of any canonical impediments to the proposals of marriage stated above, please contact the
parish priest.”
Mass Collections (Week Ended 14 Oct) 1st Collection RM 4,995.00 Publication (Herald) RM 45.00 ~ God Bless Your Generosity~
CDM E-Bulletin Subscription Email to: [email protected]
FORMED.org Parish Access Code ADC7Q4
Daily Reflection on Word of God (Lectio Divina) Downloadable copy available from the website at http://cdm.my/bec-reflection/ • STOP & PRAY @ 8.05pm everyday wherever you are.
• POST & PRAY for all intentions on the Wall of Prayer.
• READ & SHARE the Word of God daily CDM compound is a Non Smoking Zone
Zone R Coffee Morning An amount of RM1,662.70 was raised during the coffee morning last weekend. Flower Sales A sum of RM943 was raised during St
Faustina’s Feast Day. Thank you for all your generous support for the projects.
Bank Account Details Those who wish contribute through bank or online transfer, the detail as follows: Bank:- Maybank Account No: 507394101643 (Church of
Divine Mercy). Please pass / email the copy of the bank-in slip to the parish office for receipt issuance.
~ UPDATE ON FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES ~ Opening balance (7/10/18): RM 1,018,241.00* Activities of the week (including pledges): RM 8,021.00 Closing balance (14/10/18): RM 1,026,262.00*
* all numbers rounded up to nearest RM
FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
Parish Office Opening Hours: Close on Mondays. Tues - Fri (9am - 5pm); Sat (9am - 12.30pm); Sun (9am - 12.30pm, 4.30pm - 7pm)
Catechism 21, 28 Oct; 4 & 11 Nov @ 10.45am
Free Tuition Class 21 & 28 Oct Sun
(1st flr classroom) 1.00pm to 2.30pm (Math)
Christian Meditation 24 Oct Wed @ 8.30pm
27 Oct Sat @ 4.15pm
Infant Baptism 4 Nov, Sun @ 11.00am
DIOCESE/OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mas
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- No 6.45am Mass -
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to our children who are receiving Jesus for the first time. May Jesus be your friend and guide in all that you do. May the faith of a tiny seed planted in you grow in
abundance for all to see the Jesus in you. Thanks too to the catechists, parents and god parents and to all who have been in their journey thus far. May God bless the good you have imparted to them. ~FMA~
CONGRATULATIONS MESSAGE
Mount Miriam Interfaith Memorial Service Invitation
Date & time: 3 Nov (Sat) from 9.30am to 11am @ Mount
Miriam Hospital. Invitation is open to all.
CEC Come join as a Catechism teacher & light up the fire of learning our faith in our children & yourself. Your help in needed. Contact Dr Ivan (016-4534207) or any
catechism teachers.
CLOW (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) All children up to Std 3 (9 years) are welcome to join during Sun morn-ing Mass to understand the message of the Gospel. Par-ents are encouraged to accompany their toddlers &
grow together in their faith journey.
Feedback for Parish Assembly We would like everyone to give some ideas on what you expect CDM to do for you in 2019. Pls complete the feedback form (church
entrance) & return to the box. Let your voices be heard even if you are not able to come for the assembly.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Night of Lights Let’s join in the celebration in welcoming
Jesus, the light of the world, as we Christians reclaim
Halloween for God so that it’s transmitted from a night
of darkness into a great Christian festival once again. In
this way, in years to come, when people are asked, what
immediately sprung to mind when they think of Hallow-
een, they will think of Jesus Christ & the glory of God in
His Saints - they will think of Night of Lights. Come in
saint’s costume & join in the fun with show, food &
many more. Date: 3 Nov (Sat) after Sunset Mass @ CDM.
