Thank You A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL PARENT TALK BY FR GREG DONOVAN

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1 PARISH PRIEST Fr Peter Hoang OP ASSISTANT PARISH PRIEST Fr Chinh Dinh OP PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Kaye Shervington OFFICE HOURS Tues - Friday: 9.30am to 12.00pm OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, DOUBLEVIEW PARISH 17 Angelico Street, Woodlands SPREAD THE WORD MASS TIMES Monday-Friday 9am Saturday 8am (Convent) 6pm, 10am 5:30pm EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Wednesday 8am RECONCILIATION Wednesday Saturday pm Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 14 October 2018 Vol.36 No.45 PARISH SCHOOL Holy Rosary Primary Ph: Principal: Mark de Kluyver TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Workers in some industries these days are monitored by the minute. Their time is measured relentlessly for its economic value. The pressure to be constantly productive can be immense. It can take a huge toll on employees health and wellbeing. No wonder we relish other spheres of life where time isn t evaluated in monetary terms. In the light of this it may seem unfair to raise a question about how we spend our free time. Yet there s every chance we d learn a lot from an honest audit of the time and effort we choose to invest in things. It could bring to light what we actually value rather than what we think or say we value Further steps could lead us to reflect on what the exercise has revealed and to reassess our priorities. A final step, if we had the courage which the rich man of the gospel did not, would be to let go of what possess us and make room for the reign of God in our lives. Even if we only get to first base, we can be sure that Jesus will look steadily at us and love us Sacramental Program RECONCILIATION: Parent/Student Workshop: Wednesday 17 October 5pm or 6.30pm Reconciliation: 27 October 5pm followed by 6pm Mass Rosary Community Centre presents.... Healthy Ageing Join us for an entertaining talk presented by Emeritus Professor Robert Ziegler, on behalf of COTA WA Wednesday 17 October : Morning tea : Presentation All welcome - please RSVP for catering purposes to Helen on or rosarycommunitytalks@gmail.com Hosted by Our Lady of the Rosary Foundation What s On Oct 17 Parent/Student workshop 5pm or 6.30pm 21 Morning tea after 8am Mass 25 Mass at Regis Reconciliation 5pm 28 Morning tea after 10am Mass Youth Mass 5.30 Nov 17/18 Mission Sunday

2 A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You must not kill; You must not commit adultery; You must not steal; You must not bring false witness; You must not defraud; Honour your father and mother. And he said to him, Master, I have kept all these from my earliest days. Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, There is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. But his face fell at these words and he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth. Jesus look round and said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! The disciples were astounded by these words but Jesus insisted, My children, he said to them, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. They were more astonished than ever. In that case they said to one another, who can be saved? Jesus gazed at them, For men he said, it is impossible, but not for God: because everything is possible for God. COMMENTARY ON THE GOSPEL The commandments that Jesus cites are all related to right dealing with other human beings; those dealing with our relationship with God are passed over. This social focus is paralleled by Jesus command that the man should give his wealth away to the poor. The directive that Jesus gives seems to identify the action that the man must take to inherit eternal life. But the story suggests that this would be not so much an award-winning initiative on the man s part as a letting go of what stands in the way of his personal relationship with Jesus. Mark states that Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him ; the gift that is on offer is fellowship with Jesus. Jesus private instruction of his disciples reinforces the point that it is not human endeavour that matters but the power of God, because everything is possible for God. Thank You Caritas Australia would like to thank you all for your generous support of Project Compassion For a Just Future. The total donation by the parish was $5, Your generosity has made it possible for Caritas Australia to empower individuals and communities through education and transform their future and create lasting change. And you, who do you say I am? (Mark 8:29) This question Jesus put to his disciples two thousand years ago he now puts to you and me: Who is Jesus for me at this time and place in my life? To find an answer, let us explore together what the Gospels tell us about Jesus of Nazareth. Go back and tell John what you have seen and heard; the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead raised and the Good News is preached to the poor. (Luke 7:22) Check out the website for information about this course and other term 4 classes. PARENT TALK BY FR GREG DONOVAN Fr Donovan talked to the parents of children who would be receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation on the 27th October last week. It was a most informative and interactive talk which was very well received by all who attended.

3 CROSS DESTINED FOR GARDEN Class of Year Reunion To celebrate this milestone, the College invites ex-students from the Class of 1968 to reminisce with friends from your school days over a lovely lunch. Hear from the current Principal about what s happening at the College and plans for the future. Take a sneak peek at some of the amazing student artwork on display at the College s Art Exhibition. Friday 16 November, 2018 Mercedes College, Conference Room (located under the Chapel of Immaculate Conception) 11.45am 2.30pm s $30 pp Bookings at Trybooking - The construction of a huge cross to form a centrepiece in the new Rosary Community Garden is well advanced. Carpenter Nick Del Riccio (pictured right) showed parish priest Fr Peter Hoang and pastoral council cochair Kevin Susai progress on the structure during a recent visit to his Bayswater workshop. Built from Oregon, the cross will stand 3.6 metres high and weigh about 150 kgs. No nails have been used in its manufacture. Planning is now under way for its installation at the western end of the garden at the head of the main access pathway. Meanwhile repairs to the original statue of Our Lady, which occupied a bushland grotto in the church grounds for many years, are almost complete. The statue will be relocated to the embankment on the north side of the new garden. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body. As such it has the right and duty to provide wise advice and constructive assessments to the Parish Priest. It is to be involved in prudent policy making, goal planning and setting of objectives to further the mission of the Parish faith community as an extension of the mission of Jesus. If you are interested in joining the Pastoral Council next year, please contact Fr Peter on or talk to him after Mass. CATHOLIC WOMEN SPEAK Catholic women in Perth are warmly invited to meet the members of the Council for Australian Catholic Women and share their experiences in the Catholic Church at a special consultation session in Perth. The evening will include a presentation by Dr Trish Madigan OP on The Women at Vatican II: Implications for Today. Thursday 18 October, 6 to 9pm James Nestor Hall, 50 Ruislip St, Leederville. Refreshments served from 5.30pm. RSVP October 12 to mildred.rego@cewa.edu.au There are a few copies of the current Record on the tables at the back of the church, or you can check out the current news, movie reviews, obituaries and other information online go to

4 WELCOME to our PARISH We extend a very warm welcome to visitors and new parishioners to our Parish. Please introduce yourself to Fr Peter or Fr Chinh after Mass. If you are joining our Parish, please complete a Parishioner Information form available on the table at the front of the church. ST JOHN PAUL II PILGRIMAGE TO JORDAN AND ISRAEL 19 November 2 December 2018 A 14 day pilgrimage of a lifetime to Jordan & Israel with Fr Anthony (Tung) Vu Spiritual Director, St Francis Xavier, Armadale. Cost: $5,000 per person twin/double $5,900 single supplement Please call: Francis Williams (Travel Coordinator) on , or perthfamily888@gmailcom PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Barbara Antonetti, Aiden Blechynden, Chloe Birtles, Justin & Katrina Boylan, Leith Bowman, Kerry Capelli, Carmel Charlton, Fr Kevin Condon, Kit Doran, Megan Garner, Lisa Hanley, Barbara Hickey, Terry Hopson, Jim Kenny, Rosemary Ledger, Noelene le Couteur, Benjamin Lopez, Rossco Malm, Sophie Martin, Fr Bernie Maxwell OP, Joan Meade, Henry Porter, Mary Pusey, Anthony Samy, Peter Scales, Lisa Skrolys, Bob Stidwell, Anne Tan, Julie-Anne Taylor, Di Watts, Greg Titterton, Hauxley Wood, Bro. Marius Woulfe, Jenny Zorich TO BE REMEMBERED Leaf Byrne, Sr Bosco Costello, Audrey M. Doody, Pat Driscoll, Carmel Fitzgerald, Kathleen Gibb, Josh Helm Elise Marinko, Frances Scally, Salvatore Siciliano, Denis Street, Laurie Stewart, Paolo Tassone, Agnes Wallis May they rest in peace ROSARY CARE Do You Need Help? Brochure available on notice board. Phone: Catherine Roster Readers Saturday 6 pm Sunday 8 am Acolytes: Saturday 6 pm Sunday 8 am EMoHC: Sunday 10am Power Point: Music: 28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13/14 October Helen Murray Laraine Penberthy Peter & Susanne Whyte John Mordini Laurie Smith Kevin Susai & Joseph Wong Teresa & Bern Willett, Tony Wong Ann Bucat, Elizabeth Re, Paul Slyth Elizabeth Susai, Joan Trew Sr Imelda Doris Zambonetti Simon Wong Andy Sambuaga Choir 29 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20/21 October Maureen Byrne Damien Giumelli Anne-Laure & Dorothy Johnston Joseph Wong Kevin Susai Allan Dwyer & Pat Kirwan Libby Dimmer, Lina Vinci Peta Berry, Cathy Bostock, Anne Taylor John Hayes, Joan Trew Sr Imelda Margaret Lobo Susanne Whyte / Kaye Carmel Charlton Giuliano Vinci Choir Counters: (5) Dan Byrne, Eddie Fernandez, John Harrigan (6) Maureen & Bob Walsh, Fred Symons Altar Society: (6) Maureen Byrne, Wendie Norrish, Mel Wade (19 October) (1) Susan Feletti, Lariane Penberthy, Teresa Willett (26 October) Pilgrim Statue: Mary & Paul Slyth Shirley & Eddie Fernandez Children s Liturgy: Jayne & Christine Carli & Yen

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