A SERVICE OF THE SOCIETY OF ST PAUL

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Christopher Monaghan CP

FIRST READING Dan 12:1-13

A reading from the prophet Daniel

When that time comes your own people will be

spared.

‘At that time Michael will stand up, the great

prince who mounts guard over your people.

There is going to be a time of great distress,

unparalleled  since  nations  first  came  into 

existence. When that time comes, your own

people will be spared, all those whose names

are found written in the Book. Of those who

lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will

awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame

and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine

as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those

who have instructed many in virtue, as bright

as stars for all eternity.’

■ The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 15:5, 8-11

R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

1. O Lord, it is you who are my portion and

cup; / it is you yourself who are my prize. / I

keep the Lord ever in my sight: / since he is at

my right hand, I shall stand firm. R.

2. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; /

even my body shall rest in safety. / For you

will not leave my soul among the dead, / nor

let your beloved know decay. R.

3. You will show me the path of life, / the

fullness of joy in your presence, / at your right

hand happiness for ever. R.

SECOND READING Heb 10:11-14, 18

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

By a single offering he has achieved the eternal

perfection of those who are sanctified.

All the priests stand at their duties every day,

offering over and over again the same sacrifices 

which are quite incapable of taking sins away.

Christ, on the other hand, has offered one

single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place 

for ever, at the right hand of God, where he is

now waiting until his enemies are made into a

footstool for him. By virtue of that one single

offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection

of all whom he is sanctifying. When all sins

have been forgiven, there can be no more sin

offerings.

■ The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Lk 21:36

Alleluia, alleluia!Be watchful, pray constantly,that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man.Alleluia!

GOSPEL Mk 13:24-32

A readingfrom the holy Gospel according to Mark.

He shall gather his elect from the four winds.

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory; then too he will send the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven.

  ‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you, when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

‘But as for that day or hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father.

■ The Gospel of the Lord.

‘MY WORDS WILL NOT PASS AWAY’The language of Daniel’s prophecy and Jesus’ dire warnings concerning the day of judgement that will accompany the return of the Son of Man were intended to be deliberately unsettling. In the centuries immediately preceding Jesus’ birth a style of literature developed which is now known as apocalyptic.

The seeds for this style of preaching and literature had been sown earlier by the prophets who had spoken of the day of the Lord. At its heart was the belief that God would forcefully intervene in human history and set in order all that humanity had wounded through violence, sin, and unfaithfulness. It was theological reflection on a large scale since it gave expression to the deep-seated belief that God was the Lord not only of life and death but of human history as well.

Faced with a world that desperately needed to be set in order, the apocalyptic literature expressed the belief that the means that God would use would be cataclysmic, involving the resurrection of the dead prior to the distribution of rewards and punishments. The signs that would accompany this moment of judgement and grace were cosmic, involving the disruption of the natural order of the universe.

It is this mode of expression which Jesus himself uses in speaking of God’s intervention in our world at the coming of the Son of Man. It is crucial to note that while the heavens and earth will be overturned there is a point of reference that does not change or pass away – Jesus’ life-giving word.

ThirTy-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time / B 14 nOvemBer 2021

Brighton Catholic Parish

Church St Joseph’s, 22 Strathmore Tce, Brighton

Parish Priest Fr Michael Musyoka Kyumu

Assistant Priest Fr Dominick Awiti Okwadha

Parish Pastoral Associate Clare Thewlis

Parish Business Manager Jenny McCabe

Parish Secretary Pat McKenna

Parish Office 24 Strathmore Terrace, Brighton Ph 8296 7292

Email: info@ brightonparish.com.au

Brighton Parish Website www.brightonparish.com.au

Office Hours Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm

Brighton Parish Pastoral Council Members Fr Michael Kyumu, Christina Jonas (Chairperson), Emmy Smyk (Dep Chair), Monica Conway (Secretary), Clare Thewlis, Graham Workman, Helena Card, Amanda Parslow, Keith Moorman, Chris Nell, Mary Hyland, Di O’Neill, Frank Verrall, Margaret Senyszyn, Cara McGlaughlin (SHC Youth Minister)

Parish Schools

Christ the King School Principal—Helena Card Ph 8198 3100 126 Dunrobin Rd, Warradale SA 5046 www.christking.catholic.edu.au

Mc Auley Community School Principal – Amanda Parslow Ph: 8397 6450 51A King George Ave, Hove SA 5048 www.mcs.catholic.edu.au

Sacred Heart College Marcellin Campus Principal—Steve Byrne Ph: 8350 2500 195 Brighton Rd Somerton Park SA 5044 www.shc.sa.edu.au

Acknowledgment

We would like to acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the lands and waters of the Adelaide region, on which we meet. We pay respect to elders both past and present. We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna people’s cultural, spiritual, physical, and emotional connection with their land, waters and community. ………….

Sunday Mass Times

6.00 pm — (Saturday Vigil)

8.30am — (Sunday)

10.00 am — (Sunday) ……………….

Weekday Masses Monday 15/11 No services Tuesday 16/11 Mass 12 noon Wed 17/11 SHC Mass 7.30am Mass 6.30pm Thursday 18/11 No services Friday 19/11 Mass 12 noon Saturday 20/11 Mass 10am ……………….

Masses at Hallett Cove this week Wednesday 12 noon Friday 9.30am Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 9.15am …………………

Feast Days this week Monday 15th November St Albert the Great Tuesday 16th November St Margaret of Scotland St Gertrude Wednesday 17th November St Elizabeth of Hungary Thursday 18th November The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts Peter and Paul ……………….

Obligation for Sunday Mass The obligation for NOT attending Mass on Sundays is still available for all parishioners. ……………

Reconciliation After midday Mass on Fridays After 10am Mass on Saturdays ……………….

Baptisms are held on the Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at 11.15am by arrangement through the Parish office and with the Baptismal Preparation Team ……………….

Weddings - Contact Parish Office ……………….

Knights of the Southern Cross Empty Cans /Bottle Collection For Collection please ring Pat Hodgson 0412 259 321 …………….

Readings for next weekend 20th/21st November, 2021 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 1st Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 2nd Reading: Apocalypse 1:5-8

Gospel: John 18:33-37

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We welcome into our community through Baptism this weekend: Olive Murphy ………..

Popes’ Prayer Intentions for November We pray that people who suffer from depression or burn-out will find support and a light that opens them up to life. ………..

Please pray for:

Recently Deceased Anne Russell, Dieter Marwede, Russell Ebert, Frederico Tryfon de Sousa, Elias Lourenco de Souza

Deceased Peg Liddy, Fr Vimalraj, Margaret Waters, Lorraine Carpenter, Brian Shiffington, Christopher Norman

Anniversaries Frank Scriva, Jo & John Renfrey, John Herreen

Sick Robbie Boyes, Gregory Mahon, Angie Hillis, Michael Miller, Tom Ditchburn, Lorraine Virgo, Lorraine Naylor, Ken Woodman, Mary Millar, Lindsay Head, Christina, Trevor Moses, Claire, Graham Newitt, Ian Price, Antonio, Conrad Paul, Christopher Harwood, Jill Head, Manuela Noronha, Monica Egan, Lucy Ashworth, Colin Moore, Sr Marietta, Charlie Hamblen, Louis Paul, Liz Schembri, Ross Moore, Jim East, Caitlin Clarke, Roma Knapp, Charline McCoy, Pat Gilmore, Julie Currie, Genevieve Honner, Sue Cashman, Eugene McKiernan, Lauren Eblen, Peter Boxshall-Smith, Tibor Ferencz, Kevin Pardon, John Wallace, Carol Swavley, Aoibhinn Delaney

Privacy Laws. All parishioners are encouraged to pray

for the sick. Masses will be offered on request. Due to

privacy laws, names will not be published on the sick

list in the bulletin without prior permission of the person

involved.

Names on the sick list will be removed after 6 months unless otherwise notified. ……… The Church will be open for quiet prayer each weekday between 10am -2pm only. Entry via the front door.

Mass is streamed from the Cathedral on Sundays at 11am, available from www.adelaide.catholic.org.au Or watch on Channel 10 at 6am on Sunday morning. …………

COVID REQUIREMENTS If you are attending Mass or any other event or meeting in the Brighton Parish you are required to Scan the QR code or sign in. You are required to wear a Mask covering both your nose and mouth. Currently we are allowed 270 people in our church. You need to maintain social distancing and congregational singing is only allowed if you are wearing a mask. …………..

Carparking Please keep the car parks in front of the church free for those who need to park close to the church. The carpark is accessible from Old Beach Road. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

November - Remembrance Month The Remembrance diary will be brought forward at all Masses in November. Envelopes are available from the foyer for Remembrance

Mass requests. ……………

CCTV Please be aware that we have installed CCTV surveillance cameras in and around our church, to help ensure the safety of staff and parishioners. …………

A daily prayer to St Joseph Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen

Vinnies Christmas Appeal This weekend is the launch of our annual Christmas Appeal. There will be a Leaving Collection at all Masses and you will find donation envelopes in your bulletin. Your donations will assist us in providing Christmas hampers to many struggling families in our region. Thank you for your ongoing generosity. …………. "Churches Together (formerly Interchurch Council) is holding its Annual Open Meeting on November 15 at 7:30pm in the Activity Centre at Brighton. Guest Speaker will be Julian York. Julian is a local Adelaide filmmaker and is one of the producers of the award winning short film "Execution Island" detailing the final hours leading up to the executions of the ‘Bali Nine’ duo Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan. Julian is passionate about using his work to be a voice for the voiceless. The 15 minute short film will be screened during the evening. Everybody is invited to the meeting. There will be a collection - Gold coin donation or whatever you can afford! Light refreshments (Tea/Coffee/Biscuits) will be provided. Please remember COVID restrictions and bring your mask!" ……………

Men’s Retreat – ‘Back to grace’ “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 Where: The Monastery When: Commencing 6pm December 3 finishing with evening Mass Saturday December 4 2021. Cost: $150 per person includes all meals, accommodation, and guided retreat. Please contact Donna at the Monastery to discuss financial assistance Registrations or additional information: Contact the Monastery on E: Conference@themonastery.net.au or P: 8338 8700 …………..

ACN Australia ‘That Catholic Shop’ stocks a great supply of Christmas items to decorate your house or to gift to family and friends. The proceeds of your purchases go to support persecuted and suffering Christians throughout the world! Visit: www.thatcatholicshop.com/christmas

Celebration of the Sacraments Mass and free Sausage Sizzle Families who have children who have celebrated a Sacrament of Initiation this year have been invited to join with us as a parish to celebrate these momentous occasions in their faith journey. Please join with us at the 6pm Mass on Saturday 20th November, followed by a Sausage Sizzle in the courtyard adjacent the western door, where we can demonstrate to them just how welcoming we are as a parish community. Looking forward to seeing you all there. …….…..

Advent Flyer Included with your newsletter this weekend is a flyer with our Advent Donations (starting next weekend, so that items can be distributed by Christmas) and a flyer with all the Activities happening in our parish during Advent. Please keep a copy and get involved. Next week’s donations for Vinnies, we are looking for small containers of toiletries ie shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, soap, deodorant etc

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Advent Reflection Group An Advent Reflection Group, led by Deacon Tim Grauel, will meet each Tuesday between Tue 23 Nov 21 and 4 Jan 22 at 7pm for 1-hour via Zoom. A free 92-page, pocket-size booklet will be shared with all who express interest by contacting the Parish Office by phone or email: (08) 8296 7292 or hcparish@adam.com.au or info@brightonparish.com.au ………….

CRIS Book Sale CRIS is bursting at the seams and needs to make way for some newer resources, so we’re having a book sale: Wednesday November 17, 10am – 4pm; Thursday November 18, 10am – 12pm; and Friday November 19, 4pm – 7pm. Come along and grab a bargain, we have a large quantity of good quality books available, mostly under $5. We will also be happy to give discounts for bulk buys, as we would really like these books to find new homes. All proceeds will be donated to charity. See flyer in foyer. …………..

2021 Archbishop’s Christmas Card Competition See information in the Southern Cross newspaper. Entries must be submitted by close of business Friday, November 19.

What’s on this week in our parish

Tuesday 16/11 Parish library 9.30am – 12noon Men’s Fellowship 10am Vinnies Sewing & Knitting Group 9.15am

Meditation 11am Thursday 18/11 Bible Study 10.30am

Friday 19/11 Parish library 9.30am – 12noon Men’s Fellowship 10am

Carols on the Green Brighton Parish invites you and your family to Carols on the Green. Sunday 5th December 5 – 7pm Western side of Activity Centre Entrance via Old Beach Rd car park or Strathmore Tce gate. Singers/musicians will entertain you. Singalong and join in the fun. Hamburgers/sausage sizzle/treats provided BYO: Drinks and chair/picnic blanket Children encouraged to dress up in their Christmas attire RSVP info@brightonparish.com.au