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FROM THE CATECHISM:
“Pleasures newly found are
sweet when they lie about
our feet.
WEEKEND MASS 11 - 12 November
Saturday 6.00 pm Kempsey
Sunday 7.30 am South West Rocks
Sunday 9.30 am Kempsey
Kempsey Saturday, 11 November
6.00pm Mass
Sunday, 12 November
9.30am Mass
Ministers of Eucharist Beryl Bocannfuso
Peter Scott Tony Corley Angela Hand
Readers Megan Barber Jerry van der Veer
Offertory Procession Frances Dykes Bill Winterburn
Hospitality Frances Dykes -
Tech / Commentator Bridget Barber Conrad Tamblyn
Children’s Liturgy Sunday only
St Joseph’s Primary
Music Kez Zvirzdinas Recorded Music
Cleaning Bruce & Roslyn Caldwell - Rosemary Fisher
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Year A
1st Reading:
Malachi 1:14 - 2:2. 8-10
Responsorial Psalm:
In you, Lord, I have found my peace.
2nd Reading:
1 Thessalonians 2:7-9. 13
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
You have one Father, your Father in
heaven; you have one teacher: the
Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia!
Gospel:
Matthew 23:1-12
FROM THE CATACOMBS:
Episcopuss Wisdom
“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing slowly…very
slowly.”
South West Rocks
Sunday, 12 November 7.30am Mass
Reader 1st Liz Picker
Reader 2nd Frances Pearce
Reader 3rd Peter Eakin
Offertory Procession
B & L Picker
Minister of Eucharist
Drew Tilbrook
Cleaning -
CRESCENT HEAD - 9 November 2017 Reading: M Lucas
Cleaning: R Eller Offertory: S Curnow
Flowers: R Western Linen: S Kyle
MASS TIMES
ROSTERS
Location Date Time
Vincent Court Tuesday, 7 November 9.30am
Crescent Head Thursday, 9 November 6.00pm
Willawarrin Thursday, 16 November 6.00pm
OTHER MASS LOCATIONS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm Kempsey
Sunday Before Mass South West Rocks
Tuesday 5.50pm to 6.20pm Kempsey
Wednesday Before Mass Smithtown
WEEKDAY MASS 6 - 10 November
Monday NO MASS
Tuesday 5.30pm Mass Kempsey 9.30am Mass Vincent Court
Kempsey Kempsey
Wednesday 8.00am Mass Smithtown Smithtown
Thursday 9.30am Mass Kempsey 6.00pm Mass Crescent Head The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Kempsey Cres Head
Friday 9.30am Mass Kempsey
St Leo the Great Kempsey
St Joseph’s Primary Kemp Street Kinder to Year 6 After School Care Vacation Care Ph: 6562 5501
St Paul’s College Sea Street Kempsey Years 7 to 12 Ph: 6562 7200
Vincent Court Care of the Aged Leith Street Kempsey Ph: 6562 6062
All Saints, Kempsey St. John’s, Willawarrin Star of the Sea, Crescent Head St Patrick’s, Smithtown Our Lady Star of the Sea, South West Rocks
52-58 Marsh St (P.O. Box 3007) West Kempsey NSW 2440 Phone: 6562 5182 Fax: 6562 5716 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvcp.org.au
Welcome to the Catholic Communities of the Macleay Valley Fr Paul Gooley Fr James Foster
5 November 2017 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
In today’s Gospel Jesus speaks to us about the failings of the scribes and
Pharisees, the leaders of his time. What he has to say is valid for all time
and for all in authority. Government and authority are worthy of our
respect and cooperation, but we need to be awake to the weaknesses of
human nature. People in power can become uncaring of others,
especially of those who are poor, and people in power can become
addicted to the advantages and privileges that come with the job.
What is true of those in public office is also true of ourselves in our own little
areas of power. How often parents or teachers can become authoritarian
in attitude towards the children in their care. How often people in the
workplace can become rigid and rude in dealing with fellow workers.
And the same can all too easily become true within the Church too, in the
relationship between clergy and people. It is
easy for individuals to become dictators in
their own backyard.
Jesus gives emphasis to not bossing others.
We are to be servants of one another. “At
your service” is a great motto and a great
attitude to have in life. It encourages us to
be receptive of other people and not so
self-obsessed. St Paul applauds the
Thessalonians because they accepted the
Gospel as a message from God. They
listened to it and took it to heart.
© The Living Word
World Day of Prayer 2018
In South West Rocks, the World Day of Prayer 2018 will be hosted by the Catholic
Church. There will be a preparatory meeting of various denominations in the
Church Hall, SWR on
Sunday, 5th November at 12.00pm
Those willing to assist are invited to join us. Tea and coffee is provided but
please bring your lunch. Contact Lynn Wise on 0435 013122.
Magennis Family Group
at Mark and Edna’s home
at Euroka.
Saturday, 11th November
at 6.30pm
It’s a ‘Bring a Dish’ occasion.
RSVP Mark and Edna on 6562 7818
by Monday 6th November.
Combined All Saints Ecumenical Service
At the Anglican Church Evening Prayer Service
7pm Sunday, 5th November
Please bring a plate to share Supper will be in the Hall
following the service.
Annual Cemetery Mass
November is the month of Holy Souls. It is traditional to pray for all those of our
families and friends who have died.
Again this year we will be celebrating masses in two different cemeteries.
Wednesday, 15th
November @ 5.30pm
East Kempsey Cemetery
&
Wednesday, 29th
November @ 5.30pm
Arakoon Cemetery, SWR
Please bring your own chair.
If it is raining, the mass will be
celebrated at Kempsey & SWR Churches.
Moore Family Group
The Macleay Choristers & Kempsey Silver Strings In Concert
at the Anglican Church Hall
Sunday, 5 November at 4.00pm
All are welcome.
Contact Jennifer Merrell on 6562 8965
Are You a Doctor, Nurse or
Allied Health Professional?
Please sign this open letter against the legalisation of assisted suicide www.healthprofessionalssayno.info.
Proposed legislation to legalise assisted suicide and euthanasia will be debated in the Parliament of New South Wales on the 16 November. Similar bills are expected to be introduced in other states in the near future.
Let your members of parliament know that you support increased access to better aged care and mental health services, disabilities assistance and excellent palliative care, rather than the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia which would place the most vulnerable patients at risk as well as undermining the relationship between patients and healthcare professionals which is based on trust and mutual respect.
This is an independent petition which has been organised by concerned healthcare professionals.
AROUND OUR PARISH
Kempsey
Tuesday: Rosary For our Priests before 5.30pm Mass Exposition/Confession
Thursday: Rosary Cenacle Mercy Chapel at 4.30pm
Friday: Rosary For our Country before & after the 9.30am Mass
Sunday: Rosary for Life before 9.30am Mass
South West Rocks Catholic Women’s Social Group First Wednesday of each month, 10.00am at SWR Catholic Hall (beside the church). Bring a plate to share. Next meeting - 1st November 2017
Prayer Group
South West Rocks Nursing Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10.30am. Next meeting will be 15th November 2017
Catholic Leader & Weekly
On sale at SWR and Kempsey $2.00 per copy
MONDAY NO MASS
TUESDAY 9.30am Mass Vincent Court
5.30pm Mass Kempsey Followed by Exposition & Benediction
WEDNESDAY 8.00am Mass Smithtown
THURSDAY 9.30am Mass Kempsey
6.00pm Mass Crescent Head
FRIDAY 9.30am Mass Kempsey
Ph. (02) 6627 9600 www.svh.org.au
St Vincent’s is a hospital / facility run by our Catholic Diocese.
Recently Deceased Katie Faint
Grace Bannon
Jan Brenton
Pam McAlister
Frances Costa
Bernard San
Diego
Anniversaries Merle Constable
Maurice Kelly
Mary Ann
Fletcher
Vonnie Evans
Merrell & Burge Families
Special Masses Gus Hummel
Matthew Arnaudon
Phill Hanley
Martin Howle
Martin Flood
Marie Reardon
Barbara Payne
(nee Kirkwood)
Ph. (02) 6622 4237 www.dif.org.au
Unidentified Envelopes Unmarked envelopes have been placed
on the plate over the two previous
weekends. If this is you, could you please
contact the Parish Office with
your details. Thank you.
It’s time for a CUPPA!
You are invited to have a Cuppa after Mass at SWR on
Sunday, 12th November.
Pat Galvin
Angus Cooney
Charlie Vella
Reg Darlington
