Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time People – women and men – who are trying to cope with the incessant demands of both raising a family and earning an income can be mightily offended by the story of Martha and Mary. Being under relentless siege day after day makes quiet contemplation time seem like a fantasy, even a selfish indulgence. Perhaps we could say that Catch 22 is in operation also. To approach a gospel story like this with an open mind, receptive to the wisdom it might offer, takes time! To be caught up in a never-ending cycle of activity, allowing ourselves to be stressed to the limit, is asking for trouble. Never to step back and reflect on what we’re investing all our energy in and why, condemns us to a perpetual treadmill. Are we allowing ourselves to be driven by status envy? Are we allowing ourselves to be entertained to death? More and more people are writing about the changes they have had to make in their lives because of loss, or aging, or life-threatening illness. So many of them are saying they had their priorities wrong. They didn’t take time to relish the blessings that money can’t buy. They weren’t wise enough to cherish love and friendship. They had so many experiences but missed the meaning. Will we?

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You are warmly invited to join fellow Parishioners in the celebration of this special occasion. Our special guest, The Very Rev.

Peter Whitely VG will con-celebrate the Mass with Fr Peter. You can meet with Fr Whitely

over a cup of tea or coffee after Mass. Please bring a plate to share!

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Rosary Care Volunteer? About 20 parishioners responded to this

question by taking a volunteer package when we spoke at Mass several weeks ago. Four

volunteers have now joined us. If you are still considering the idea, we would be pleased to talk to you. You can drop the filled in form in

the collection basket, or contact us by phone, email or in person at Mass.

Dorothy - 93414405 dot.johnston@optusnet.com.au

or Doris - 0428 441 566

St Dominic’s Day Celebration Mass & Morning Tea

7th August at 10am

16th Sunday in Ord. Time 16th / 17th July 2016

Vol. 34 No. 32

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by my myself? Please tell her to help me.’ But the Lord answered, ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said, ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.’ ______________________________________________________

Commentary on the Gospel This short episode, unique to Luke, has had a chequered history. At first blush it is a benign and appealing story involving two sisters, the hospitality of their house, and the figure of Jesus. But there was a time when it was interpreted as establishing the superiority of the contemplative life (represented by Mary) over the active life (represented by Martha). Contemporary scholars, especially feminist scholars, differ as to whether the story presents Mary as a champion of women because she is commended for assuming the hitherto male role of a rabbi’s disciple or whether Jesus’ rebuke to Martha only reinforces the traditional role of women as domestic servants. The fact there is no one agreed interpretation suggests that often enough the word of God does not offer clear answers to our questions or solutions to our problems. Instead the role of the word is to provoke us to think about our customary patterns of feeling, thinking and acting so that we may make choices that are informed and wise. That said, this gospel may be understood in a common-sense way. Mary is praised for offering more fundamental hospitality than Martha – that of attentiveness to their guest and his wishes. Martha is rebuked for going overboard with the provision of excessive food instead of preparing something simple and thus being free to attend to the person of Jesus. [Break Open the Word] ______________________________________________________

Words of Wisdom “You pray in your distress and in your need, would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.” Kahlil Gibran [Thanks to Dorothy Lewis]

Insights into the Year of Mercy

from John Henry Newman Wednesday 20th July: 12pm – 1:30pm

Newman Siena Centre A magnificent (and free!) opportunity to listen to a world-renowned John Henry Newman scholar connect Newman’s life, theology and spirituality to the Year of Mercy. The lecturer, Monsignor Strange, is a respected Catholic commentator, a highly-regarded scholar on the life and works of Blessed John Henry Newman and currently a Professor of Theology at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. To register, or for more information, call the

Centre for Faith Enrichment on 92415221 or email:

cfe@perthcaholic.org.au ---------------

Adult Faith Enrichment Opportunities

The Centre for Faith Enrichment also has a great variety of short courses and one-off events on offer at several locations throughout Perth and online (very user friendly and no need to travel!). No prior learning is required, the environment is always relaxed and friendly, and there are no exams or assignments. For more information, visit www.cfe.org.au or call 9241 5221 for a Term Three brochure. _____________________________________________

St Vincent De Paul Special Appeal

We have been asked by the Multicultural Women’s Health Centre in Mirrabooka if we could assist with donations for a forum titled:

The Hidden Homeless: Connecting to Services

to be held on 4th August at the Herb Graham Centre in Mirrabooka.

Requested items are as follows: tinned food, can openers, blankets,

new socks and new underwear. Donations can be placed in the basket(s) at

the back of the church. Thank you.

An Evening with Tim Edwards On Friday July 29th we are having an evening at our home with Indigenous

Christian leader Tim Edwards who will share his story, his faith and his music.

Tim miraculously survived a tragedy at sea thirty ago and shares God’s Word with

simplicity and profound insight. It will start at 7pm. The cost is $5 (supper

included). For more information phone Carmel Charlton – Hancock 94461558 or

email: carmel@carmelcharlton.com

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Conference to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Dominican Order Friday 26th - Saturday 27th August St Cecilia’s Parish Centre, Floreat

Guest Speakers are Rev Fr Brian J. Pierce, OP and Dr Margaret Scharf, OP. Sr Margaret is a member of the Dominican Sisters of WA and is currently the director of the Dominican Institute for Spirituality. She recently returned to Perth after 17 years in the United States. ____________________________________________________

Parking & School Drop-off & Pick-ups Please note that Regis, the owners of the development lot south of the church, will begin construction shortly. Parents are advised that there will be no access to the parking areas surrounding the church.

St Vinnie’s Bins As you may have noticed the Vinnies bin is no longer located adjacent to the driveway on the south side of the church. You will find it at the top of the hall carpark (north-east corner). Please do not leave donation items anywhere but in this bin. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. __________________________________________________

This weekend we welcome James, Ava & William Tolley

into our faith community

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Rosary Care Short Term Assistance

(Brochure available on notice board) Phone: Doris – 0428 441 566

or Catherine – 0410 019556 _________________________________________________

2016 Sacramental Program

Reconciliation: Commitment Mass: July 23rd 6:00 pm or

July 24th 10:00 am Parent & Student

Workshop: July 27th 5 & 6:30 pm Sacrament: August 6th 5:00 pm

August 13th 5:00 pm First Eucharist: Commitment Mass: August 27th 6:00 pm or August 28th 10:00 am Parent & Student Workshop: August 31st 5 & 6:30 pm Student Retreat Day: Sept 2nd 8:30 am Sacrament: Sept 10th 6:00 pm Sept 11th 10:00 am

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For full colour images & other news go to the Parish website: www.doubleview.perthcatholic.org.au

Kids’ Corner

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ROSTERS: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16th / 17th July

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 23rd / 24th July

Readers: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:00 am

Helen Murray & Maureen Byrne Miranda Hickey & Miriam Peachey Anne-Laure Gunson-Bouillet & Colleen Harland

Tony Curry & Maureen Byrne Dorothy & Barry Johnston Marian Bishopp & Laurie Conroy

Acolytes: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:00 am

Laurie Smith Pat Kirwan & John Mordini Peter Gillett & Michael Gillooly

Michael Gillooly Peter Gillett & Laurie Smith Pat Kirwan & John Mordini

EMHCs: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:00 am

Teresa & Bern Willett, Tony Wong Peta Berry, Paul Slyth, Lina Vinci Pat Cullinane, John Hayes, K.Shervington

Teresa & Bern Willett, Tony Wong Cathy Bostock, Anne Bucat, Elizabeth Re Pat Cullinane, John Hayes, Claudette de Silva

Power Point: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:00 am

Nicole Drinkwater Margaret Lobo Terry Lark

Sr Imelda Doris Zambonetti Simon Wong

Music: Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 10:00 am

Carmel Charlton Giuliano Vinci -

Andy Sambuga Lexi Wilkinson -

Counters: Terry McNamara, Brian Arculus, John Kobelke Frank McCabe, Terry Lark, Fred Symons

Altar Society: Pauline Kirwan, Valerie Rosser, Lina Vinci (22nd July)

Marian Fergusson, Mary Slyth, Sonia Tanham (29th July)

Children’s Liturgy: No children’s liturgy There will be children’s liturgy

Pilgrim Statue: Philomena DeLima Maureen & Dan Byrne

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Antiphon See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with filling heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

First reading: Genesis 18:1-10 (Lord, do not bypass your servant.)

Responsorial Psalm: The just will live in the presence of the Lord.

Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 (The mystery hidden for centuries has now been revealed to his saints.)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Happy are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance. Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 (Martha took up the duties in the house. Mary chose the better part) ______________________________________________

Next Week Genesis 18:20-32

Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13

Prayers for the sick Barbara Antonetti, Aiden Blechynden,

Justin Boylan, Kit Doran, Rebecca Fry, Andre Della Franca, Megan Garner,

Ron Harland, Barbara Hickey, Barry Johnstone, David Kenny, Norm & Elsie Macaulay, Fr Aquinas McComb OP, Joan Meade,

Rebekah Rowe, Henry Porter, Alice Ralph, Ken Ryan, Anne Tan, Julie-Anne Taylor,

Sr Suzanne Vandeleur, Jenny Zorich

Recently Deceased Vittorina Nicolini

To Be Remembered

Tom Beer, Michele Cassone, Rosario Chiarina, Geoffrey D’Cruze, Gaetano De Leo,

Augustine de Lima, Matthew Downe, Tony Fonte, Anastasia & Joseph Frost, William Frost,

Patrick Lynch, Anne Plant, Mary Siciliano, Johannes Van der Moezel

“May they rest in peace.”