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Mary MacKillop Catholic Community at the Corner of Pelican Parade and
Cassowary Drive BallajuraParish Office 16 Pelican Pde Ballajura 6066
PO Box 2272 MALAGA 6944
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Plenary Council PrayerCome, Holy Spirit of Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit of the great South Land. O God, bless and unite all your people in
Australia and guide us on the pilgrim way of the Plenary Council.
Give us the grace to see your face in one another and to recognise Jesus, our
companion on the road.Give us the courage to tell our stories and to
speak boldly of your truth.Give us ears to listen humbly to each other and a discerning heart to hear what you are
saying.Lead your Church into a hope-filled future,
that we may live the joy of the Gospel.Through Jesus Christ Our Lord,
bread for the journey from age to age.AmenOur Lady Help of Christians, pray for us.
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.
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Every Sunday of the School Term
Anyone wanting to explore questions of life, faith, scripture, church history and more should check out the following web site.
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Fr Mark to present a regular
evening course on topics of faith
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Details in this Bulletin Children up to year 3Courses via the internet
18th October 2020
“Never see a need without
doing something about it.”
Mary MacKillop
RESPONSE TO PSALM
Give the Lord glory and honour.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, alleluia!
Shine on the world like bright stars; you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia, alleluia!
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL C: Everlasting God All: We surrender our lives to you
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A Matthew 22:15-21
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The Question of Taxes
If Jesus said he paid the Roman taxes, he recognised the Emperor, not God, as his Lord. If he said he didn’t pay, he was a traitor to Rome. Jesus turns the question back on them. First, he makes them admit that they themselves recognise Rome as overlord by carrying a Roman coin, for the coin would carry the Emperor’s head. Next he puts to them a question: what do they consider is due to Caesar? Finally, he goes beyond their question, to interrogate their ultimate loyalty: in the last analysis, just what is due to God? It is a question which Jesus puts to each of us: just where do our loyalties and priorities lie? Money? Respect? Fame? A good holiday? Comfort? Power? Jesus asks the question and leaves us to give our own answer. ‘Companion to the Sunday Gospels’
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PRAYER CRUSADE Please continue to earnestly pray
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To add or remove a name from the Prayer Crusade, please contact Alison
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ROSTERS 24th/25th October
Acolytes Sat 6.00pm: Vu PhamSun 8.00am: Ross ScholzSun 9.30am: Wayne EhlersSun 5.00pm: Basil Musca
Readers & Commentators Sat 6.00pm: C: B Picardo R: R PicardoSun 8.00am: C: S Gethin R: G AyensbergSun 9.30am: C: M Toth R: J TuÞlliSun 5.00pm C: A Sorensen R: C Mirabile
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What’s Happening in Our Community!
October
19th Meditation Session 7pm20th Both/Ands Catechesis26th Meditation Session 7pm26th SVdeP Meeting 7.30pm
November 4th Novena9th SVdeP Meeting 7.30pm
Meditation Sessions lead by Pedro Acedo
Continuing this Monday 19th of October 7pm to 7.30pm
Lower Church Hall/Dungeon
These sessions will follow the most ancient form of meditation in the Church, which has been preserved by Benedic t ine C o m m u n i t i e s d o w n t h e centuries. Each session will start with an introduction to assist in learning this type of prayer, which began when men and women went into the desert in Egypt to connect with the Spirit of Jesus and find a personal pathway to God. It is a place of silence; being open to God; waiting and listening. All parishioners are invited to come and participate. The Meditation Sessions are sponsored by the Friends of Jesus in Prison group.
Sessions will continue every Monday evening.
Janette Martin Pam Caspersz
Joey Terribile Linda Giampaolo
Judy Farmer Sheila Germain
Sabrina Daniel Henderson
Matt McKenna Wayne Naughton
Graham Sadler Carol Scholz
Vinette Ayensberg Nalini Ramjuttan
Neville Pires Faye Murphy
Jim Leonard Vanessa Parsons
Mel Imlay Suzie McKenna
Maureen Howard Leticia Paranawitane
Robert Daljac Adrian Kilgallon
Margaret Martin Lenny White
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Mary Rose Balino Bob Winter
Brett Turner Lisa Turner
Layla Henderson Keith Mumme
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Weekly Catechesis BOTH/ANDS
Tuesday 20th October, 7.00pm
Lower Church Hall/DungeonPresented by Fr Mark Rucci
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Give your child a life of choice
Fr. John says…… ‘They handed him a denarius, and he said, ‘Whose head is this? Whose name?’ ‘Caesar’s’ they replied. He then said to them, ‘Very well, give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.’
The story is told of Louis XIV that he never wore gloves while out hunting. This was true even in very cold weather. A peasant was heard to remark on a very cold morning as the King rode past on a hunting trip, “His hands must be freezing,” but his friend replied, “Why should they be freezing? He always has his hands in our
pockets.” Kings, Queens and governments have all collected revenue from their constituents down the ages. Paying taxes has never been a favoured pastime for us humans, even when deep down we know it is necessary and even our duty. How else do we have roads, education, services and more? In the Lord’s time the imperial annual tax of one denarius on every individual from the age of puberty to sixty-five was much resented and the cause of riots in many parts of the realm. The Herodians (supporters of Herod) preferred collaboration with Rome by paying the tax, but the Pharisees saw it as an infringement of the divine right of God who alone was ruler of all. These two groups, though enemies, were united in their hatred of Jesus who was drawing people to himself and seemingly away from the control of the leaders. The two groups were out to entrap Jesus by asking a tricky legal question like, “Have you stopped being cruel to your dog?” To answer “Yes” or “No” will incriminate you. Jesus was clever enough to avoid such an answer and instead incriminated the Pharisees who should not have been carrying a Roman coin in the first place as it violated the Mosaic prohibition against images. We all have a civic duty to give back to the community and be responsible citizens. These days however, there are two issues for Christians.
The first is the lack of involvement in political matters by many Christians. For that matter most Australians seem to be slow in getting involved in politics. For instance, why do Catholics not receive a tax rebate for their school fees at private schools? Because no one is talking to their federal members about this. After all Catholic parents are contributing significantly to the total educational costs of the nation. Secondly, when the State makes laws that are contrary to the freedom of religion and worship, how should Christians respond? This is especially difficult in matters of morality. Again, it is important that Christians help shape the laws in these matters too. We are dual citizens, of heaven and Australia. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your prayers and generous response to last weekend’s Catholic Mission Appeal. If you haven’t had an opportunity to donate, you can do so now by using the envelopes provided. Or, you can text GIVE to 0488 854 436 on your mobile phone and follow the prompts to make your donation (include parish name and state in the notes Þeld). You will receive a conÞrmation text and email with your receipt immediately. Tithe.ly is the donation
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On account of Covid-19 the following still apply-* maintain 1.5m distance* take Bulletin home, or bin it! * Communion - one species on the hand.* No Holy Water Fonts.* Sign of Peace without contact.* No obligation if unwell or worried.* Communion distributors to wash hands before and after. * Please help with cleaning.
People must stay at home if unwell in any shape or form. Mass obligation suspended. Continue to social distance, sanatise their hands, sit in allocated chairs. Do not move the chairs. NO SIGN INFind creative ways of staying in touch and caring for our elderly and the needy.
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Volunteer’s Dinner Nov 27
On the weekend of November 7/8 (32nd Sunday of Year) we highlight our deceased family members and friends who have died in the last 15 months. In other words the recent deaths and those who celebrated their first anniversary of entering eternity! We will do this at each of the four Masses. Please complete the forms in the foyer. Remember to prepare a framed photo of your loved ones who have died and leave it in the sacristy for display on our ‘faithfully departed shrine’ at the foot of the cross, during November. Coloured Candles will also be available at the piety stall for burning.
November Shrine& Remembance
The Charis House Parish Volunteers Dinner will take place on Friday Nov. 27 at 6pm. All you need to do is to register on the clip boards in the foyer so we do not under cater. Leaders of various groups please remind members to register.
A progressive dinner on Saturday October 24 celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mary MacKillop’s canonisation. Please recruit parishioners. Lists in the foyer.
Charis House Melbourne Cup will sell out. Avoid disappointment. Numbers are limited. First in best dressed. Tickets $35. Hat Prizes! Tuesday November 3rd - 11.30am Tell us you want to come. Clip board in the foyer.
Melbourne Cup 2020
Parking Markings RefreshedThe parking border lines have been refreshed and new markings have been painted all around our school and church. Please observe the conventions in place. We must always keep the areas around the entrances of our church free of parked cars. This is a safety issue and also an insurance one. In the event of any emergency the vehicles must have maximum access. It could save lives.
Next MacKillop Novena WED Nov 3, 7pm
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The 2021 Columban & Josephite Calendars are now available at the Piety Stall - Buy early so as not to miss out. Every family should have one.
2021 Calendars
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