Christ the King 22 nd November 2015 Vol. 33 No. 50

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Christ the King 22 nd November 2015 Vol. 33 No. 50 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Who are the masters of the universe? Is it those who pull the levers of the global financial markets?

In 1929 Pope Pius XI decided it was time to throw down the gauntlet to the hostile powers of the world. He established the feast of Christ the King to let the world know where ultimate authority lay.

Christ. This is the power that reaches deep into our hearts and extends to the farthest reaches of the universe.

1 Christ the King 22 nd November 2015 Vol. 33 No. 50 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Who are the masters of the universe? Is it those who pull the levers of the global financial markets? Is it the heads of state who command vast military forces? Is it the media moguls who control the flow of information? In 1929 Pope Pius XI decided it was time to throw down the gauntlet to the hostile powers of the world. He established the feast of Christ the King to let the world know where ultimate authority lay. Nearly a century later the religious and secular politics of the world have changed radically, yet we still dare to claim that love conquers all, and none have loved and ever will love like Jesus Christ. This is the power that reaches deep into our hearts and extends to the farthest reaches of the universe. This is the kingdom of Christ, as the Preface declares: an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace. Father Peter, the Parish Councillors and Parishioners extend a very warm welcome to Fr Colin Fowler who joined our parish family this week. Rosarians Christmas afternoon Tea Tuesday 1 st December 2 4 pm The Sisters of Saint Catherine s have generously offered to host a Christmas afternoon tea at the Convent, 33 Williamstown Road, Doubleview on Tuesday 1 st December at 2 4 pm. We look forward to seeing you all again. For lifts or enquiries call: Angela: , Dorothy: or Miriam: The Parish AGM will be held after the 10:00 am Mass this Sunday (22 nd ). You are warmly invited to attend. Don t forget to check out our Parish website:

Cake Stall & Parish Morning Tea Our Parish s Society of St. Vincent De Paul (Woodlands conference) has a long term association with a twin conference in the State of Kerala, India.

2 Cake Stall & Parish Morning Tea Our Parish s Society of St. Vincent De Paul (Woodlands conference) has a long term association with a twin conference in the State of Kerala, India. Each year our conference makes a small donation to support a specific project for the benefit of the needy in Kerala. To fulfil this ongoing mission the Woodlands Conference intends to raise funds with a cake stall. The Cake sale will be held in conjunction with the Parish morning tea to be held on Sunday the 6 th of December after the 8.00 am and am Masses. Some parishioners have already volunteered to provide cupcakes for sale! If you could help with the donation of cupcakes, cakes or slices, it would be helpful if you could register your interest with Kevin ( kesusai@gmail.com or phone ), or with Kaye Shervington. Otherwise, just bring your culinary delights on the morning but please include a list of ingredients, as required by law. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share goodwill and make a joyful community contribution towards the less fortunate. Please join in and help this great cause. Your generous support is appreciated. * * * * * * Christmas Hampers Baskets will be available for Christmas Hamper donations after all masses on the 28 th /29 th November & 5 th /6 th December, to be returned 12 th /13 th December. We are grateful for all donations no matter how large or small. Thank you. Combined Churches Christmas Service The Combined Churches Christmas Service will be held on Wednesday 2 nd December at 7:30 pm at Wembley Downs Uniting Church, Cnr Calais Road and Minibah Street, Wembley Downs. All are welcome to attend Mothers Prayers Advent 2015 Please join us at Lydia s place, 27 Carrick Street, each Tuesday from 24 th November to prepare for the Christmas Season. Meetings start at 1.30pm and conclude by 3.00pm. Reflection book The Beloved is available at $4.50. Enquiries: phone Dorothy or Terese Parish Morning Tea & Cake Stall for St Vinnies Sunday 6 th December See St Vincent de Paul Society notice Join the Global Climate March Sunday 29 th November Wellington Square, Perth 1:00 pm All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents. Pope Francis, Laudato Si November is the Month of Climate Action. On November 29 th over 1 million people are expected to march in nearly 3,000 cities around the world before the start of the U.N. s Paris Climate Summit. Hundreds of thousands of them will be Catholics. Will you be one? Will you respond to the Pope s call to care for creation? Journey with us as we put Laudato Si into action and join the Global Climate March to send the message that: Our hearts are broken by the cries of our brothers and sisters impacted by climate change. It s time for change. Register for Global Catholic Climate March at: _ Christmas at the Quarry An original Christmas Production "KINGS" presented by the Blessed Elisabeth of the Trinity Choir and Orchestra - Quarry Amphitheatre November 28 th & 29 th December 5 th & 6 th 12 th & 13 th 19 th & 20 th A joyful evening of music and theatre celebrating the Birth of Christ Gates open 6:30 pm for a BYO picnic Concert starts at 7:30pm Tickets through TICKETMASTER

Saint of the Week St Columban (Nov 23) St Columban was the greatest of the Irish missionaries who worked on the European continent.

He went first to a monk on an island in Lough Erne, then to the great monastic seat of learning at Bangor.

They won wide respect for the rigor of their discipline, their preaching, and their commitment to charity and religious life in a time characterised by clerical laxity and civil strife.

Ultimately he had to appeal to the pope against complaints of Frankish bishops, for vindication of his orthodoxy and approval of Irish customs.

His ship ran aground in a storm, and he continued his work in Europe, ultimately arriving in Italy, where he found favour with the king of the Lombards.

3 Saint of the Week St Columban (Nov 23) St Columban was the greatest of the Irish missionaries who worked on the European continent. As a young man who was greatly tormented by temptations of the flesh, he sought the advise of a religious woman who had lived a hermit s life for years. He saw in her answer a call to leave the world. He went first to a monk on an island in Lough Erne, then to the great monastic seat of learning at Bangor. After many years of seclusion and prayer, he travelled to Gaul (modern-day France) with 12 companion missionaries. They won wide respect for the rigor of their discipline, their preaching, and their commitment to charity and religious life in a time characterised by clerical laxity and civil strife. St Columban established several monasteries in Europe which became centres of religion and culture. Like all saints, he met opposition. Ultimately he had to appeal to the pope against complaints of Frankish bishops, for vindication of his orthodoxy and approval of Irish customs. He reproved the king for his licentious life, insisting that he marry. Since this threatened the power of the queen mother, St Columban was deported to Ireland. His ship ran aground in a storm, and he continued his work in Europe, ultimately arriving in Italy, where he found favour with the king of the Lombards. In his last years he established the famous monastery of Bobbio, where he died. His writings include a treatise on penance and against Arianism, sermons, poetry and his monastic rule. Healing Mass Welcome It was a bonus to welcome Fr Colin to the parish as he concelebrated with Fr Peter at the November Healing Mass. About 70 parishioners and visitors were anointed. The Agape Group again led us in song. Rosary Care volunteers Stephanie, Filomena and Maureen prepared the morning tea in our temporary meeting place in the sun behind the church. Dorothy Johnston Christmas Vigil Choir The choir's first practice for the Christmas Vigil Mass will be at 7.30pm on Monday November 30th. Please feel welcome to join in, even if you have no previous experience of choral singing. Any enquiries to Helen or Julie Lost Property There are a large number of items in the lost property cupboard at the back of the church (adjacent to the confessionals). Please check to see if any items belong to you. Anything not retrieved by the end of this month will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society. Columban Calendar The 2015 Columban Art Calendar is now available at the Piety Stall for $7.50. This beautifully illustrated calendar makes an ideal Christmas gift! Kids Corner

$\ King of the Universe Entrance Antiphon How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.$

4 \ King of the Universe Entrance Antiphon How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever. First reading: Daniel 7:13-14 (His sovereignty is eternal.) Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 (The ruler of the kings of the earth made us a line of kings, priests to serve God.) Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David our father; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Alleluia! Gospel: John 18:33-37 (You say that I am a king.) Next Week Jeremiah 33: Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, Prayers for the sick Barbara Antonetti, Justin Boylan, Kerry Capelli, Bernie Doyle, Rebecca Fry, Andre Della Franca, Barbara Hickey, Collette Goodland, David Kenny, Ross Malm, Joan Meade, Fr Aquinas McComb OP, Rebekah Norman, Pam Stampalia, Anne Tan, Julie-Anne Taylor, Tracey Walker, Jenny Zorich To be Remembered Joe Atkinson, Hazel Berdel, Joe Camillieri, Byrne W Kenny, Helen O Keefe, Matt Price, Ken Powell, Fr John Tiroko, Deceased members of the Legion of Mary Deceased members of the St Vincent de Paul All on the November List of the Dead May they rest in peace. Rosary Care (Short Term Crisis Care) Phone: Doris or Catherine For Your Diary November 22 nd Parish AGM 11 am 26 th Class Mass 9 am 30 th Choir Practice 7:30 pm December 1 st Rosarians Afternoon tea 2 pm 4 th Parklands Villas Mass 3 pm 6 th Parish Morning Tea after both masses ROSTERS: Readers: Acolytes: Special Ministers: Power Point: Music: Counters: Altar Society: Pilgrim Statue: Ray Teakle & Liz Crowe Miranda Hickey & Damien Giumelli Peter Whyte & Laurie Conroy Peter Gillett Pat Kirwan & John Mordini Michael Gillooly & Gordon Kendall Libby Dimmer, Bern & Teresa Willett Paul Slyth, Anne Taylor, Lina Vinci Cathy Bostock, Claudette De Silva, Colin Hayes Sr Imelda Doris Zambonetti Simon Wong Andy Sambuaga Lexi Wilkinson Julie Prior Christ the King 21 st / 22 nd November Frank McCabe, Bob Stidwell, Terry Lark Valerie Rosser, Pauline Kirwan, Lina Vinci (27 Nov) Mel & Brendan Wade Helen Murray & Maureen Byrne Miriam Peachey & Laraine Penberthy Sr Myrtle & Colleen Harland Laurie Smith Peter Gillett, Kevin Susai Pat Kirwan, John Mordini Libby Dimmer, Sue Walker, Tony Wong Peta Berry, Elizabeth Re, Elizabeth Susai Pat Cullinane, John Hayes, Colin Hayes Nicole Drinkwater Doris Zambonetti Simon Wong Lexi Wilkinson Julie Prior First Sunday of Advent 28 th / 29 th November Dorothy & Barry Johnston M. Ferguson, Mary Slyth, Sonia Tanham (4 Dec) Mel & Brendan Wade

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