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CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AND ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS
Catholic Parish of Dulwich Hill, Archdiocese of Sydney, Established in 1907 532 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 PO Box 149 Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 Ph: 9558-3257 Fax: 9559-3752 Facebook: www.facebook.com/StPotC Website: dulwichhillparish.org.au Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Weebly: http://sacramentsatsaintpaul.weebly.com/
Bishop Richard Umbers DD VG Fr. Andrew James (Administrator), Deacon Rev Louis Azzopardi
PARISH WEEKEND MASS ROSTER 12 - 13 Oct 2019
Acolyt e 5:30pm Philip/Ian 8:00am Andre 10:00am Ricardo
Readers: 5:30pm R Lazarus P Allport 8:00am B Devine C Phillips 10:00am R Rita T Lasala
Music: 5:30pm Sri & Choir 8:00am Justine & Choir 10:00am Beauti & Choir Flowers: Margaret Counters: A Di Donato, J Luximon, R Lazarus
Parish Office Maria - Mondays Cecilia –Wed-Friday 9.30am - 2:30pm
Parish & Hall enquiries 9558 3257
Mass Times Sat: 5:30pm (Vigil) Sun: 8am & 10am Mon & Tue: 8 am Wed to Fri: 9:00am Sat: 9:30am
Family Mass with Children’s Liturgy 3rd Sunday of the Month 10am Mass Family Rosary & Morning Tea - 2nd Sunday of the Month after 10am Mass in the Church Hall
Filipino Mass 1st Sun 11:30am
Il Gruppo di Rosario Italiano Il gruppo di preghiera Italiano, si raduna ogni giovedi alle ore 10 nella salla parrocchiale.
Sacraments Confession Sat 8:30-9:20am, 4:45pm or any time by appointment
Baptism Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday 11.15am
Marriage At least 6 months notice required
Anointing of the Sick Any time on call
Devotions Holy Hour & Rosary Sunday - Friday before morning mass
Rosary & Benediction Sat 8:30-9:30am
Elsa George Rosary Group Second Saturday of the month at 2.30pm 9716 6676 All welcome
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesday 7pm
With St Paul of the Cross we pray …
For the sick Fr Jim Duggan
Paul Weber Robyn, Jane
Betty Jackson Kevin Russell
Pat Allport Anna Pezzuto
Cardo, Zennie, Ian, Pat Isabelo Corpus Martin Welfare Ana Manassa Frank Katra
Francheska Bechara Lourdes Tee
Recently Deceased
Tess Lasala
Death Anniversary Margaret Stapleton
Anastacio De Oliveira
For the Souls
All forgotten Souls and Holy Souls in Purgatory
Special Intentions
Ian Pinto Rian Galliott
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ph: 9558 5308 Fax: 9558 4909 Principal: Ms Frances Stewart REC: Ms Jo-Anne Ross
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time / C 6th October 2019
Is Science Really Neutral In recent weeks we have seen people protesting and appealing to science as the source of their knowledge. The science is clear, the science is settled, how dare you not accept the science. This makes out as if science is an unquestionable fact, as if we did not have any preconceptions when we want to address an issue. Alasdair Macintyre puts it in the following way
What each observer takes himself or herself to perceive is identified and has to be identified by theory laden concepts. Perceivers without concepts, as Kant said, are blind. Empiricist philosophers have contended that common to the modern and the medieval observer is that which each really sees or saw, prior to all theory and interpretation, namely many small light patches against a dark surface; and it is at the very least clear that what both saw can be so described.
Science is not neutral it is theory dependent. Scientists can never be completely objective, as scientist are persons and every individual has considerable personal involvement, commitment and interpretation. At this point you might think this is still just religious prejudice. The fact is just following the science is not the neutral ground it claims to be. The science is settled, science is clear, makes things so easy for us to have simple answers. There are a number of issues where our society deliberately ignores science. To illustrate I will discuss Abortion. Read the following from Maureen Condic a scientist who writes on when human life begins.
Following the binding of sperm and egg to each other, the membranes of these two cells fuse, creating in the instant a single hybrid cell, the zygote or one cell embryo. Cell fusion is a well studied and very rapid event, occurring in less than a second.
So science says at conception we have a new cell after one second. Condic concludes that the zygote comes into existence at the moment of conception. This new cell is genetically distinct from either parent. The embryo created is an organism that has developed the ability to sustain itself. Science tells us that human life begins at conception and yet if our parliament is to be believed this is not the case. They have legalized abortion and have not followed the science. People protesting climate change say that children are being killed by the climate emergency. There is no similar following of science by these protesters when it comes to abortion, where children are also killed. For Catholics John Paul II made our position clear in Evangelium Vitae paragraph 62
Therefore, by the authority which Christ conferred upon Peter and his Successors, in communion with the Bishops-who on various occasions have condemned abortion and who in the aforementioned consultation, albeit dispersed throughout the world, have shown unanimous agreement concerning this doctrine-I declare that direct abortion, that is, abortion willed as an end or as a means, always constitutes a grave moral disorder, since it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being. This doctrine is based upon the natural law and upon the written Word of God, is transmitted by the Church's Tradition and taught by the ordinary and universal Magisterium.
The issue of Abortion makes it much clearer that Science cannot answer every single question. Statements such as the science is settled are just undeveloped arguments for empiricism. This is why ideas that we now know to be scientifically false were believed to be true for very long periods of history. It takes courage to question the status quo and it is always easier to just conform to what other people say. Scripture gives us truth, science give theories that may or may not be true and we measure this empirically. Fr Andrew James
Choir Practice on Monday at 7pm in the Church every fortnight. Next choir practice will be on the 7th October 2019.
FEASTS//SAINTS of the WEEK (7 - 13 Oct 2019)
Mon 7/10 Our Lady of the Rosary Wed 9/10 St Denis, bishop, martyr, and companions, martyrs St John Leonardi, priest Fri 11/10 St John XXIII, pope
A message from the Archdiocese of Sydney Abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with a crime are the police. If you – or anyone you know – have been abused, please contact the police. Alternatively, you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or [email protected]. You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crimes to the police.
Walk with Christ Please join your fellow Sydneysiders in the Walk with Christ annual Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Sydney on the Feast of Christ The King on November 24 at 2.30pm. Meet at the corner of Martin Place & Pitt Street at 2.30pm on November 24.
Devotions to Honour Our Lady of Lourdes Mass and Blessing of the Sick will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Earlwood, on Sunday the 13 October, 2019 (behind Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Earlwood), entrance via St. James Avenue, Earlwood, commencing with recitation of the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass and the Blessing of the Sick at 3:00 p.m. The Principal celebrant will be Bishop Richard Umbers. Some parking for disabled people is available in the school grounds and general parking in the nearby council car park.
Morning Mass on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th October 2019 (Monday-Thursday) will
be at 8:00am.
GAOSEP20 - Germany & Austria with Oberammergau Pilgrimage Take a walk through history as this pilgrimage unfolds experiences, stirring faith with the little gems studded across Germany & Austria in this 14-day pilgrimage for an All-inclusive Price of AUD 7700. This pilgrimage features Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, Munich, Vienna and more. Witness the famous Passion Play 2020 which takes place once-a-decade in the village of Oberammergau that has been creating history for over 400 years. Limited Seats Only! Book Now with $1500 Deposit. Contact Magi Pilgrimages 03 8839 6615 for further details. Email [email protected] for day-by-day itinerary.
St John Leonardi He studied to become a pharmacist but eventualy chose the life of the priesthood.
St John XXIII today is affectionately known as “Good Pope”
St Denis Bishop of Paris He was beheaded to stop him from preaching. He carried his head to the site of the cathedral.
Thank you from Mary MacKillop Today
Appeal An enormous ‘thank you’ to the parishioners of St Paul of the Cross, Dulwich Hill for their faith-filled support of the Parish Appeal held recently.
2nd Sunday 13th October Because of the school break and children are
away on holiday, there will be no Family Rosary this coming Sunday.
Billings Ovulation Method® Teacher Training Course – Saturday 9th November and Sunday 10th November, 2019, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 26 Swanston St. St Marys, NSW 2760 This is an opportunity for those interested in offering women and couples a reliable and scientific method of natural fertility management. Continuing training towards accreditation as a Billings Ovulation Method® teacher will be offered. To Register or to get more information: 1800 335 860 Email: [email protected]
Looking for support? Counselling can support you and your family to face life’s challenges. Our caring team provide affordable services for individuals, couples and families. Call CCareline on 13 18 19 to find out more.
Parish Bulletin This weekly bulletin is issued for the parishioners. Parishioners are more than welcome to take them home and read it at their own time. Otherwise, at the end of day, it will only go to the waste bin.
