Pope Francis Prayer Intentions For August

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1 Prayer for Rain Almighty God, we are in need of rain. We realise now, looking up into the clear, blue sky, what a marvel even the least drop of rain really is. To think that so much water can fall out of the sky, which now is empty and clear! We place our trust in You. We are sure that You know our needs. But You want us to ask You anyway, to show You that we know we are dependent on You. Look on our dry hills and fields, dear God, and bless them with the living blessing of soft rain. Then the land will rejoice, and the rivers will sing Your praises, and the hearts of men will be made glad. Amen. A warm welcome to our parishioners and visitors who are celebrating the Eucharist with us at Sacred Heart Church and Maria Regina Church. Fr George Kolodziej SDS Parish Priest Pope Francis Prayer Intentions For August The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Thoughts of Fr Francis Jordan Consider Mary. She said little. But through her example her humility, modesty etc she accomplished much. Imitate her so that you also accomplish quite a lot through good example. Happy Birthday Bishop Bernard. Wishing you a day that is as special in every way as you are! 1 Keenan Street Mona Vale NSW 2103 Tel: Fax office@pittwaterparish.org website:

2 New stock is now available for Confirmation at the Vinnies Sacred Heart Piety Store. The store is open after most masses. All proceeds of the Piety Store go to St Vincent de Paul. All transactions are cash only, as we do not have EFTPOS facilities. Any queries, please call the Parish Office on TINNIES for VINNIES. We have an abundant stock - a result of your generosity, which is making a difference to the life of our clients. Thank you to all our generous parishioners. Sue Bowra For the needy, help is available by contacting the Brookvale Centre during business hours. We welcome to Pittwater Parish Ava Wisniewski Joey Vescio Lior Wienstien Romi Wienstien Aden Natenel on 19 August 2018 at Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale for the Sacrament of Baptism Mass Live If you are unable to physically join this parish community either weekdays, or on the weekend, for Mass, we invite you to join the congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara for Mass Streamed Live. click on watch mass live, click on Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara 9.30am on each day Adoration and Benediction on Saturdays following 9.30am Mass The Catholic Parish of Pittwater We Pray fo Deceased Anniversary Giuseppe Lancuba Giovanni Lancuba Maria Di Massa Lucia Lancuba Albin Fabian Brigita Humar Sarah Durazza Amelia Sta Ana Eduvigis Santos Miguel Pasco Bill Malley Holy Souls in Purgatory Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord, And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them. May they Rest in Peace. Amen. May Their Souls And The Souls Of The Faithful Departed, Through The Mercy Of God, Rest In Peace. Amen. If you would like the names of your relatives or friends and offerings included, please drop the envelope in to the Parish Office by Midday on Wednesdays. Thank You. Prayers for the Sick Paulina Fabian Madeleine Reicher Natasha Britt Milka Marov Carol Brennan Annette Leary Edward Hogan Rufina Criss Tayla Riddle Warwick Carpenter Elizabeth Davis Mary Seymour Allessio Angelucci Xavier Flory Neave Mackey Sally Leong Kevin Begaud Rachel Weldrick Antoinetta Knapp Donald McRae Stefanie Romeo Danny Rosen Sasha White Ann Harvey Jo Wild Rita Farrelly Lina Bruno Caruso Jeff Guerra Sue Poulton Craig Callahan Daryl Holland Veronica Ann Gracie Kerrie Gill Peter Hector Jack Burai Manpreet Kaur Ricky Gomez Danilo Kalingasan Therese Nouak Vera Bateman Marion Russell Sandra Pyper Marian Santa Ana Lorriane Wilson This list will be updated every month and we would appreciate it if we are advised, if further reconsideration is required. Thank you from Our Schools Mater Maria Catholic College Our prayers and best wishes are extended to our Year 12 students who commenced their Trial HSC examinations this week. For most courses it will conclude their school based assessment and indicates that they are concluding their programs of study. In addition, over the coming weeks HSC major projects and performances will be presented for marking in the areas of English Extension 2, Industrial Technology - Timber, Industrial Technology - Electronics, Visual Arts, Textiles and Design, Design and Technology, Society and Culture, Music and Drama. Our prayers and thoughts are with these students during this important time. MISSING The dvd MOLOKAI has been missing from the Maria Regina Church Library for some time, and Left To Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza - Discovering God amidst the Rwandan Holocaust." It would be very grateful if the DVD and book be returned, as soon as possible for others to enjoy them. Trish Newman BOOK REVIEW Daring to be Different By Sarah Johnson Being a faith family in an increasingly secular world is difficult, especially for children and young adults. Sarah gives practical advice to busy parents wanting lively ways to build faith into daily chores and activities If you are experiencing Domestic Violence Ring 1800 RESPECT Anointing Mass At Nursing Homes And Retirement Villages GEORGE MOCKLAR HOSTEL Tuesday 4th September at 1.30pm Anointing Mass OCEAN VIEW Tuesday 4th September at 2.30pm MONA VALE NURSING HOME Tuesday 4th September at 3.00pm MINKARA NURSING HOME Tuesday 11th September at 10.30am Anointing Mass SEABEACH GARDENS Tuesday 11th September at 11.30am BAYVIEW GARDEN Tuesday 11th September at 1.30pm Anointing Mass ESTIA HEALTH (PENINSULAR GARDEN NURSING HOME) Tuesday 11th September at 2.30pm AVALON HOUSE Wednesday 26thSeptember at 10.45am MARCUS LOANE Wednesday 26thSeptember at 2.00pm Anointing Mass Thursday Morning Spirituality Group: All are invited. We have begun a new book - Gaudete Et Exsultate - Rejoice and Exult Apostolic Exhortation or the Call to Holiness in today s world by Pope Francis Morning tea at am and Meeting at noon. Trish Newman

3 Parish Pastoral Council Veronica Thomas - Chairperson veronicathomas@gmail.com Pittwater Parish Ministries Catechists Co-Directors Maureen Wooldridge Yvonne van den Berg ext 13 Evangelisation Ministry Erich Ott (Coordinator RCIA) Sr Margaret Collis Sue Berg (Coordinators Adult Faith Education/Formation) Hospitality Ministry Nicole Ovens - Director IT Ministry David Kerr dpkerr@kerr.net.au Legion of Mary Connie Robinson - Director Little Hearts Playgroup Co-Directors-Marie Bockman - mbockman@hotmail.com Maureen Wooldridge Marriage Ministry TBA Media & Communication Ministry Laura Ee - Director media@pittwaterparish.org Music Ministry - Director ext 17 Pastoral Care and Communion to the Sick Ministry Co-Directors Denise Bottero Maureen Suggitt Parish Library Trish Newman - Director Sacramental Program Ministry Yvonne van den Berg ext 13 Social Justice Ministry Tamara Harding - Director Youth Ministry Andy Dingley soul@pittwaterparish.org All our Ministries comply with Working With Children Check requirements VOCATION REFLECTION DAY Vocation Reflection Days are designed to help young men decide what direction their future will take. 1st September Sacred Heart Church, Pymble 2 Richard Porter Way, Pymble 10am to 3.30pm Cost: FREE Program: 10am: Welcome Coffee and Tea 10.30am: Morning Prayer 11am: Talk 11.45am: Mass 12.30pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1pm: Lunch 2pm: Bowling 3.30pm: Finish INFO VOCATION@SDS.ORG.AU WHERE: INVITATION Sacred Heart Church 1 Keenan St, TO Mona ALL Vale WHEN : Saturday 19 August TIME: 10:00am - 5:00pm CATHOLICS AND NON-CATHOLICS IN OUR PARISH We would like to invite you on a journey as Jesus has invited people on a journey more than 2000 years ago who wanted to know him, to find out who he really was, what he was teaching and how he would answer many burning life questions. We can promise you an exciting journey, as many of our previous members have testified Our new RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) starts 5 September with tea and coffee at 7.15pm and a meeting from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, in the Parish Centre Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale. For more information, please call Erich Ott MOVIE NIGHT After he refuses to disavow his faith, a devout Christian student (Shane Harper) must prove the existence of God or else his college philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) will fail him. TUESDAY 4th September pm Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale, Parish Centre Gold Coin Donation Appreciated Father s Day Sunday 2nd September 2018 We invite all Fathers for a blessing during mass: Saturday 5pm Sacred Heart Church Saturday 6pm Maria Regina Church Sunday 8am Sacred Heart Church Sunday 9am Maria Regina Church Sunday 9.30am Sacred Heart Church Sunday 6pm Sacred Heart Church Alpha is an opportunity to explore life, faith and God in a friendly, open and informal environment. If you re years old, please join us for our Alpha series and feel free to bring along Christians, agnostic and atheist friends. Time: 7.30pm on Sundays after Soul Mass Location: Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale, Parish Centre Our parish affirms the dignity and worth of all children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care. We have a strong commitment to the wellbeing, belonging and security of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

4 Salvatorians all over the world celebrate the centenary of the death of our founder Fr. Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan on 8 September 2018 Join us on Saturday, 8 September for Mass at 5pm, at Sacred Heart Church, Mona Vale. A light supper follows. On Saturday, 8 September, there will not be a 6pm Mass at Maria Regina Church.

5 SACRED HEART CHURCH MARIA REGINA CHURCH 1st & 2nd September- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (FATHER S DAY WEEKEND) Sat 5.00pm Sun 8.00am Sun 9.30am Sun 6.00pm Sat 6.00pm Sun 9.00am Senior Servers David Austin Volunteer Please Tony Macri David Frazer Volunteer Please Matt Ahern Rebecca Law Adora Barbacetto Bev Carmichael Sharon Neilsen Anne Toohey Readers Stefan Wasinski Anna Smyth Ray Gillis Miles Abrahans John Toohey John Ayliffe Extraordinary Denise Bottero M Bomford Pauline Chipman Kathy Gray R Connors Paula Lancuba Ministers Graham Baker Chris Tocchini Yvonne Gibbs J A Tindall Uyen Lee Diana Taranto Anna Walding Mona Vale Choir SOUL Band Sam Browne Avalon Choir C Wilkinson C Perkins Jan / Bernie Library Trish Newman Margaret Hume Computer Vanessa Sharkey Karen Gillis Margaret Cliff Laura Ee Jane Labone M Abrahams Counters Team 1 (03/09/18) Leonie Scalett Alexia Bembrick Margaret Hyland Rosary Statue: P & M Collins 8th & 9th September rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Senior Servers Dave Traves Matt Byrne Tony Macri David Frazer No Mass at 6pm David West Margo Quinlan Chris Gillis Yvonne Gibbs Claire Thomson Readers Zelie Reynolds John Ayliffe Liam Kenny Sharon Neilsen this weekend Peter Drake Extra0rdinary S MacDonald M Bomford Bev Carmichael J Johnston Francis Kelly Ministers Alexia Bembrick Volunteer Please Therese Keane Nicolette Cilia Joanne Kelly Diane Lane Youth Choir Soul Band Sam Browne Library Anne Moss Computer Brian Wright Karen Gillis Margaret Cliff Laura Ee M Abrahams Counters: Team 2 (10/09/18) Mary Kitchen John French Jan Attwood Rosary Statue: R & B Clark 15th & 16th September th Sunday in Ordinary Time Senior Servers Dave Austin Matt Byrne Dave Traves A Pienkowski Volunteer Please Penny Kerr Readers Kerry Sullivan Sabrina Gonzalez Yvonne Gibbs Liam Brennan Family Mass Gabie Stojanovski Pauline Chipman Liam Kenny Alex Pienkowski Yr 3/4 David Simmons Extraordinary Martin Kerrigan Sue Berg Graham Baker Mark Suters Imelda Flynn Marion Russell Ministers Phil Gough Maryanne Kelly Kath Kaufer Kevin Shanahan Robyn Tuite Judith Ratcliff Meredith Cheng Mona Vale Choir Soul Band C Mulvenna Sam Browne Avalon Choir Jan / Bernie Library Maureen Suggitt Paula Lancuba Computer Nicky Chin Leonie Smyth Putri Rosati Laura Ee Anne Walker M Abrahams Counters: Team 3 (17/09/18) Margaret Schubert Judi Woodward Sarah Hill Rosary Statue: M & N Hurley 22nd & 23rd September th Sunday in Ordinary Time Senior Servers David Frazer Matt Bryne Ray Gillis Gerry Quinn Trish Newman Miles Abrahams Readers Yr 4 Liam Kenny Joe Crumlin Nicolette Cilia Family Mass Sheila Upjohn Pauline Chipman Andie Hilton Veronica Thomas Judy Burer Extraordinary Suzie Randolph M Bomford Margaret Hyland V Wilson R Connors Paula Lancuba Ministers M Papandrea Volunteer Please Bev Carmichael H Williamson Uyen Len Diana Taranto Sam Brown Kerry Elizabeth Soul Band K H Watson Youth Choir C Perkins C Wilkinson C Perkins Sam Browne Library Marie Graham Mary Farrell Computer Chris McBryde Leonie Smyth Putri Rosati Laura Ee Skye Nolan-Brown M Abrahams Counters: Team 4(24/09/18) Trish Rott Kurt Rott Rosary Statue: T & T Newman 29th & 30th September th Sunday in Ordinary Time Senior Servers Kerry Sullivan Ray Gillis Tony Macri A Pienkowski Volunteer Please Adrian Harding Readers Rebecca Law Liam Kenny Joe Crumlin Sharon Neilsen Harry McErlean Martin Kerrigan Marion Russell Sheila Upjohn Pauline Chipman Volunteer Please Extraordinary Pauline Chipman M Bomford Margaret Hyland J A Tindall Anne Toohey Francis Kelly Ministers Volunteer Please Volunteer Please Theresa Keane J Johnston John Toohey Joanne Kelly Kerry Elizabeth Mona Vale Choir Sam Browne Avalon Choir Soul Band F Raiti Jan / Bernie Library Marie Graham Mary Farrell Computer Laura Ee Manuel Ganzalez Putri Rosati Laura Ee Greg Elliott M Abrahams Counters: Team 1(02/10/18) Leonie Scalett Alexia Bembrick Margaret Hyland Rosary Statue: R Pickard

6 The Living Word First Reading Jos 24: A reading from the book of Joshua We will serve the Lord God, because he is our God. Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem; then he called the elders, leaders, judges and scribes of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. Then Joshua said to all the people: If you will not serve the Lord, choose today whom you wish to serve, whether the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are now living. As for me and my House, we will serve the Lord. The people answered, We have no intention of deserting the Lord and serving other gods! Was it not the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors out of the land of Egypt, the house of slavery, who worked those great wonders before our eyes and preserved us all along the way we travelled and among all the peoples through whom we journeyed. We too will serve the Lord, for he is our God. The word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm Ps 33: R. v.9 (R.) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad. (R) The Lord turns his face against the wicked to destroy their remembrance from the earth. The Lord turns his eyes to the just and his ears to their appeal.(r) They call and the Lord hears and rescues them in all their distress. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save.(r) Many are the trials of the just man but from them all the Lord will rescue him. He will keep guard over all his bones, not one of his bones shall be broken. (R) Evil brings death to the wicked; those who hate the good are doomed. The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. Those who hide in him shall not be condemned. (R) Second Reading Eph 5:21-32 A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians This is the great mystery, it applies to Christ and the Church. Give way to one another in obedience to Christ. Wives should regard their husbands as they regard the Lord, since as Christ is head of the Church and saves the whole body, so is a husband the head of his wife; and as the Church submits to Christ, so should wives to their husbands, in everything. Husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the Church and sacrificed himself for her to make her holy. He made her clean by washing her in water with a form of words, so that when he took her to himself she would be glorious, with no speck or wrinkle or anything like that, but holy and faultless. In the same way, husbands must love their wives as they love their own bodies; for a man to love his wife is for him to love himself. A man never hates his own body, but he feeds it and looks after it; and that is the way Christ treats the Church, because it is his body and we are its living parts. For this reason, a man must leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one body. This mystery has many implications; but I am saying it applies to Christ and the Church. The word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation Jn 6:63.68 Alleluia, alleluia! Your words, Lord, are spirit and life: you have the words of everlasting life. Alleluia! Gospel Jn 6:60-69 A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Lord, whom shall we go to? You have the words of everlasting life. After hearing his doctrine many of the followers of Jesus said, This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it? Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it and said, Does this upset you? What if you should see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, the flesh has nothing to offer. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. But there are some of you who do not believe. For Jesus knew from the outset those who did not believe, and who it was that would betray him. He went on, This is why I told you that no one could come to me unless the Father allows him. After this, many of his disciples left him and stopped going with him. Then Jesus said to the Twelve, What about you, do you want to go away too? Simon Peter answered, Lord, who shall we go to? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe; we know that you are the Holy One of God. The Gospel of the Lord. REFLECTION by Dianne Bergant CSS The decisions called for in today's readings are life decisions. The people at the time of Joshua had to decide which god they would worship. The disciples of Jesus had to decide if he was the one who would fulfill their messianic expectations. We have life decisions to make as well. How will we choose? The choices we make determine the character of our union with God. God called us out of the slavery of sin and protected us throughout the journey of our lives. Jesus walked with us through the challenges of life and performed wonders for us. Why should we look elsewhere? Because we face new challenges. The new demands placed on us may be so great, or the commitment required of us may be so demanding that we feel that we can no longer walk with him. The church may be changing in ways we do not appreciate, or it may not be changing in the ways we believe it should, and so we may feel that we can walk with him no longer. If we decide to commit ourselves, we will enter into a union with God that is deeper than anything we have previously known. However, this union will be based on faith. We may understand no more than we did in the past, things may be no more to our liking. But, to whom shall we go? Jesus is God's holy one; he has the words of eternal life. Dianne Bergant CSS Thank You Fr Krystian Kolba SDS Thank you for sharing your pastoral ministry with us and giving us an opportunity to share the friendship and culture. We hoped you felt welcomed in your short stay here at Pittwater Parish. Our prayers are with you and all the seminarians under your leadership.

7 MICHAEL PAUL Experienced Catholic Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer Family Law Issues Family Trusts Wills & Succession Planning Contested Estate Issues Suite 29, Level 4 Gateway Building 1 Mona Vale Road Tel: mpaul@millsoakley.com.au millsoakleyfamilylawsydney Liturgy for the Week 27/08 Monday St Monica, 2 Thess 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23: /08 Tuesday St Augustine, bishop, doctor 2 Thess 2:1-3, 14-17; Mt 23: /08 Wednesday The Passion of St John the Baptist, marytyr (Jer 1:17-19); Mk 6: /08 Thursday Ordinary Time 21 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24: /08 Friday Ordinary Time 21 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25: Darley Street Mona Vale The Christian ideal, especially in families, is a love that never gives up. (Pope Francis) 01/09 Saturday Ordinary Time 21 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30

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