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at a glance

We know Jesus loves us. Some readings, however, remind us of just how much. In today’s gospel reading a woman crashes a dinner party at Simon the Pharisee’s home. She falls at the feet of Jesus, bathing his feet with her tears, drying them with her hair and kissing them while anointing them with precious oil. Simon seems to know she’s a notorious sinner, prompting him to wonder what sort of prophet Jesus might be to associate with her. Suddenly, Jesus tells the story of the two debtors - one with a big debt, the other with a little one. The creditor forgives them both. Who will love him more? Jesus asks. Reluctantly, Simon answers. Then Jesus lets him have it. Simon invited Jesus to dinner but offered no water for his feet, no kiss, no oil. The Woman, though, was lavish in her love. Jesus knew the woman’s sins were many but he also knew her love was greater than her sins. Luke then tells us of the other women who are also his disciples. While initially this may seem like a disconnect, it reminds us that Jesus’ love is inclusive, welcoming all. The welcome Jesus offered women would have been countercultural - even shocking. It should prompt us today to think about to whom we offer welcome. Are we stingy and judgmental or do we give of ourselves lovingly to all we meet?

Lauretta Santarossa, Toronto, ON

Parish Priest: Fr Phillip Hicks msc Secretary: Joanne Smyth PO Box 103 Coogee NSW 2034 135 Brook St Coogee 2034 Australia

Phone: 9315 7562 Fax: 9665 6783 Website: www.mscparishes.org Emails: stbparish_coogee@yahoo.com.au philhicks@misacor.org.au

St Brigid’s Primary School Principal: Antoinette Harvey 160 Coogee Bay Rd Coogee NSW 2034 Phone: 9665 5771 Fax: 9665 1326

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In a nutshell

Jesus entered the Pharisee’s house and was not given a welcom-ing kiss or water for his feet. The woman who anointed his feet with her tears showed great courage, love and repentance. Jesus observed that her many sins must already have been forgiven, enabling her to show such great love. He affirmed her faith and forgiveness. We, too, will know forgiveness when

Raise your voices Entrance antiphon: Lord, hear my voice when I call to you. You are my help; do not cast me off, do not desert me, my Saviour God.

Response to the psalm: Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.

Gospel acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! God first loved us and sent his Son to take away our sins. Alleluia!

Communion antiphon: One thing I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

Eleventh Sunday

Year C

12 June 2016

The Christ of God

Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1; Psalm 62

Galatians 3:26-29; Luke 9:18-24

Today’s Readings Next Week

2 Samuel 12:7-10.13 God forgives

Galatians 2:16.19-21 Faith saves us

Luke 7:36-8:3 Sins forgiven

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Mass Offerings: Your prayers are requested for the following:

Recently Deceased: Carmel Deakin, John Le Marseny, Bill Jack, Franc Hrouda, Fr Peter Flynn msc, Fr John Doggett msc, Fr Brian Healy msc, Br Paul McGuigan msc, Anne Toberty, Joan Craft, Brian Collins, Gerard de Sailly, Margaret Harris, Salvatore De Giovanni, Don Crumblin

Other Deceased: Ned & Rene Dore, Mary Dore, Denny Robinson, Ken & Mill Grant, Bill & Kerry Ann Beale, McGowen Family, Tish and John Whealy, Mr O’Gara, Bonnie Nichols, John Harding, John Newman, Bonnie Trimmer, Harry & Murial Colthup

Anniversaries: Evelyn Bast, John Gately, Denise Treacy, Alma & Jack Saidy, Danny Kenneally, Catriona Kearney, John Dawson, Geoff McCabe, Maureen Miller, Steve Maraz, Noel Hudson snr, Fred Shrimpton, Ina Colenso, Kathleen Mullin, Ferd McGowen

Sick: Carmel Binns recently moved to Vaucluse Aged Care, Marie Gurney, Oliver Bailey-O’Reilly, Sandra Sadlier, Sr Bridie rsj, Mary Jane (sister of Regina Martin), Felix Madden (Ireland), Fiona Raftery, Sr Pauline Bourke csb, Jade O’Connor, Richard Healy, Eileen McMahon, Diane Cummings, Neil Thornton, Sandy Greenfield, Sr Marie Rose, Fr John Shalvey msc, Fr Frank Perry msc, Patrick Herlihy, Carmel Olde, Helen Corbett, Marie Brunton, Robert Phipps, Michelle, Maddy & Jack O’Connor, Renae & Scarlett Hutton, Greig, Aria & Ashton Hutton, Alice Orrock, Bridie McDonnell, Sister Kath Conlan, Win Wallace, Trish & Ian Shadwick, Joe Sullivan, Hannah Michael, Scarlett Herbett, Nancy Parton, Muriel Eves, Michael Di Giorgio, Peter Wright, Salius David Dalsys

St Brigid’s Parish Information Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00 pm, Sunday 7.00 am, 9.30 am and 6.00 pm Morning Tea Every 2nd & 4th Sunday after the 9.30 am Mass Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 am Communion Service Wednesday 9.30 am Reconciliation 10 Minutes before Saturday Vigil Mass Sacrament of Anointing During 9.30 Mass, 2nd Thursday of each Month Baptisms By appointment on the first and third Sundays of the month Marriages By appointment arranged at least six months in advance Parish Office Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm (9315 7562)

Readers

Saturday Vigil Janet Neenan (Coordinator) June: Kenji Konda, John Betros July: Chelsea Albert, Chris Vik

Sunday 7.00 am Peter Frost (Coordinator) June: Peter Frost July: Carol Miller

Sunday 9.30 am Adele Cornale (Coordinator) 12 June: Paula Hudson, Louise O’Haiher 19 June: Dominic Trupke, Sinead Docherty

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) June: Denise Haylen July: Lyndy LSaville, Gabrielle McAnespie

Church Cleaners W/e 12 June: Rhonda & Jim Uglow 19 June: Margaret & John Betros

Money Counters- Parish Office 12 June: Group 1 19 June: Group 2 26 June: Group 3 3 July: Group 4

Ministers of the Eucharist

Saturday Vigil Sr Gabriel (Coordinator) June: Brian Giles, Anne Wright , June Ferguson, Sr Gabriel July: Leo Carroll, June Ferguson, Sr Gabriel Sunday 7.00 am June/July Charlie Robinson, Gary Keating, Peter Frost Sunday 9.30 am Paula Hudson (Coordinator) 12 June: Cheryl Graham, Eddie Mullin, Aodhan Docherty 19 June: Paula Hudson, Adele Cornale, Erin Docherty

Sunday 6.00 pm Andrew Poidevin (Coordinator) June/July Paula O’Connor, Michael O’Sullivan, Therese Compton, Denise Haylen

Gardeners Susan & Kevin Bradley

If rostered and unavailable PLEASE advise your coordinator

Offertory Gifts— Sat 5.00 pm Vigil Mass 11 June: tba 18 June: Dianne Shalhoub & Family

Offertory Gifts— Sun 7.00 am Mass 12 June: Maureen Fitzsimmons & Elaine Haigh 19 June: tba

There are no marriages this weekend There are no baptisms this weekend

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3D Movie Invite. The Sydney Archdiocese is hosting screenings of the new movie ‘St Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome 3D' at the Dendy Theatre Circular Quay on 2O June at 1pm and 3pm. Tickets available in advance at $10 each by phoning 1800 753 959. (Please Note: Tickets cannot be purchased directly from the cinema).

Silent Retreat for Men on discernment and the priesthood Led by Fr Greg Morgan the retreat will be on 24-26 June at Mt Shoenstatt, Mulgoa. To enquire or register go to www.vocationcentre.org.au Please refer to the Flyer in the back of the Church for more details.

Pilgrimage Of Mercy – St Mary’s Cathedral Holy Door. “The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life”. Pope Francis . Throughout this Year of Mercy, you are invited to come to St Mary’s Cathedral and make a Pilgrimage of Mercy. Walk through the Holy Door and make a pilgrimage along the Way of Mercy - six different Mercy Stations throughout the Cathedral where you can stop, reflect and pray. For more information see www.sydneycatholic.org/yearofmercy.

Children’s Liturgy This Sunday 12 June Children’s Liturgy at 9.30 am Mass followed by Morning Tea. All welcome.

If any parishioner would like to volunteer to lead a children’s liturgy at 9.30 Family Mass - once every few months (all guidance is given) please contact Itziar on 0400 043 324 or Parish Office on 9315 7562

Planned Giving

Planned giving envelopes for next Financial Year will be available the weekend of 2nd, 3rd of July. Please note that we have allocated new numbers to our current planned givers, due to a review of our current system.

We would like to thank you all for your continual support and generous contributions. If you would like to become a planned giver, cards are available in the church foyer.

Afternoon Tea at St Brigid’s Parish Hall - Pacific Neighbours

You are warmly welcomed to Afternoon Tea in solidarity with our Pacific Neighbours at St Brigid’s Catholic Parish, Coogee.

The afternoon tea is organised by Pacific Calling Partnership, Caritas Australia, Uniting World, Edmund Rice Centre and Micah Australia.

Church and community leaders have been invited to voice their support for our Pacific neighbours and Australia’s role in supporting development and climate justice in the region.

You will hear stories shared by young people from Kiribati and Tuvalu about the impact of climate change on their homes. There will be a reflection on faith call to care for our environment and our neighbours and a chance to meet candidates in the Kingsford-Smith electorate to emphasise our role as neighbours. We would love you to be in a photo with our Pacific friends, expressing support for climate justice and Australian aid.

Where: St Brigid’s Catholic Parish Hall, cnr Brook and Waltham St, Coogee. When: Friday 17th June 2:30pm.

RSVP: Friday 10th June by emailing act@caritas.org.au or call Brendan Joyce on 02 8306 3109

St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal This Sunday

Housing costs are the biggest driver of poverty and disadvantage in Australia. Around two hundred and forty five thousand people seek homelessness services annually, but many are turned away by lack of resources. Your donation will help the society in addressing this problem. All donations over $2 are tax deductable and receipts will be issued.

Thank you for your past generosity and God Bless You.

Volunteers required for Court Support

Father Peter Carroll msc, Chaplain at Long Bay Correctional Centre, is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to the inmates at the Downing Centre Sydney. Training and support will be provided for volunteers. If you would like to learn more about this ministry please come to our information session after the 11.30 Mass, 12th June at St. Mary’s Church 21 Swanson Street Erskineville.

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