The Word. Special Intentions: St Mark s Uniting Church

The Word St. Macartan s Parish 30 th 31 st October 2010 31 st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C ST VINCENT DE PAUL FESTIVAL MASS AT 11am A REFLECTION ON WATOTO P.O Box 41, Mornington 3931 4 Drake St, Mornington Phone: 5975 2200 Fax: 5977 2050 Email: mogg@satlink.com.au Website: www.stmacartansparish.com.au Parish Priest: Rev. Kevin Mogg PP. Fr Charles McBride Fr Lou Heriot Tel. 5976 3545 Parish Secretaries: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 3.30pm - Francesca McLoughlin Wednesday & Friday 9am - 3:30pm - Sarah Hansen: Principal St. Macartan s Primary School: Marie Slattery Tel: 5973 4550 Principal Padua College: Christopher Houlihan Ph: 5976 0100 Pastoral Council: Sarah Hansen Ph: 5973 6142 Music Co-ordinator: Veronica Ryan Ph: 5975 6981 Liturgy Co-ordinator: Paddy Hughes 0400 001 748 Property & Maintenance Co-Ordinator: Max Fletcher 0417 307 845 November Caretaker: Michael McGrath 5977 2503 Mass Times: Saturday Vigil: 7pm, Sunday: 9am & 11am, Weekday Masses: Mon All Souls 9am, Tues All Saints 9am, Wed 10am, Thurs 9am, Fri 9:15am, Sat 9am Reconciliation: Wednesday after 10am Mass; or any time on request at the Parish House. Baptisms: Most Sundays. Baptismal Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month, NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY 1 st DECEMBER 2010 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Weddings: Please contact Fr. Kevin For those who have died: Kane Ansell, Dr Frank Robinson, Ian Staninsky, Len Seal (Snr), Frank Cleary, Joe Mulqueen For those whose anniversaries occur: Tommy McLoughlin, Rosina Bongiorno, Bruce Wright, Sr Natalie Fleming SSJG, Ann Treacy, Arthur Vanstan, Geoff Bailey, John Doughton, Margaret McCarthy, Ken Holmes, George Borg, Fr Bill Bainbridge, Nell Fitzgerald, Rita Sexton, Giovanna Azzopardi, Leo Crannitch, Kathleen Beswick, John Tiernan, Kath Keating, THAT I MAY BE WELL AGAIN pray for the sick and their Carers, especially : Kylie Mazoletti, Frank Kramer, Shirley Rankin, Wens Brinkman, Alma Griffen (seriously ill), Sue Gustke (seriously ill), Olga Rope, Helen Miotti, Callum Fox (baby), Mary Forestier, Noah Guest, Jo Dean, Debbie Goodfellow, Paddy Ryan (NZ), Fred West, Vince Lughermo, Mary Ashby, Francine Bean, Steve Owens, Margaret Kaye, Richard Fleming, Dan Badrock, Wendy Rodsted (Fowler), Joseph Scullion, Margaret Reid, Joanne McCalmont, James Keenan, Josephine Slako, Frank Cramer, Klause Schultz, Peter Webdene, Ian Gaff, Bill Tulk, Fiona Perry, Stan Kelly, Tjitjin Compton, Kara O Regan, Charlotte Beck, Helen Hendrey, Gabrielle Dwyer, Karen Thornell, Catherine Kershaw (NZ), Mrs Grundy, John Tuffnell (Broome), Monica Bugg, Kylie Hanley, Ruth Hunt, Joan Hammond, Terry Langford, Joe Mandic, Jim Grealish, Pat Young Special Intentions: St Mark s Uniting Church First Reading Wis 11:22-12:2 A reading from the book of Wisdom In your sight, Lord, the whole world is like a grain of dust that tips the scales, like a drop of morning dew falling on the ground. Yet you are merciful to all, because you can do all things and overlook men s sins so that they can repent. Yes, you love all that exists, you hold nothing of what you have made in abhorrence, for had you hated anything, you

would not have formed it. And how, had you not willed it, could a thing persist, how be conserved if not called forth by you? You spare all things because all things are yours, Lord, lover of life, you whose imperishable spirit is in all. Little by little, therefore, you correct those who offend, you admonish and remind them of how they have sinned, so that they may abstain from evil and trust in you, Lord. This is the word of the Lord. Responsorial Psalm Ps 144:1-2. 8-11. 13-14. R. see v.1 (R.) I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God. 1. I will give you glory, O God my King, I will bless your name for ever. I will bless you day after day and praise your name for ever. (R) 2. The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love. How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures. (R) 3. All your creatures shall thank you, O Lord, and your friends shall repeat their blessing. They shall speak of the glory of your reign and declare your might, O God. (R) 4. The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds. The Lord supports all who fall and raises all who are bowed down. (R) Second Reading 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 A reading from the second letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians We pray continually that our God will make you worthy of his call, and by his power fulfil all your desires for goodness and complete all that you have been doing through faith; because in this way the name of our Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified in you and you in him, by the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. To turn now, brothers, to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we shall all be gathered round him: please do not get excited too soon or alarmed by any prediction or rumour or any letter claiming to come from us, implying that the Day of the Lord has already arrived. This is the word of the Lord. Gospel Acclamation Jn 3:16 Alleluia, alleluia! God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son, that all who believe in him might have eternal life. Alleluia! Gospel Lk 19:1-10 A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what

kind of man Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see him for the crowd; so he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus who was to pass that way. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up and spoke to him: Zacchaeus, come down. Hurry, because I must stay at your house today. And he hurried down and welcomed him joyfully. They all complained when they saw what was happening. He has gone to stay at a sinner s house they said. But Zacchaeus stood his ground and said to the Lord, Look, sir, I am going to give half my property to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody I will pay him back four times the amount. And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham; for the Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon Lord, you will show me the path of life and fill me with joy in your presence. Monday 1 st Nov Tuesday 2 nd Nov SAINTS/FEASTS FOR THIS WEEK All Saints All Souls Wednesday 3 rd Nov St Martin de Porres Thursday 4 th Nov Sunday 31 st Monday 1st Tuesday 2 nd Wednesday 3 rd St Charles Borromeo PARISH EVENTS St Vinnie s Festival Mass at 11am followed by a light lunch and guest speaker in the Community Centre No RCIA this evening Minister Unto God Prayer Group: 10am Community Centre Little Mac s Playgroup: 9:30 11:30am Community Centre Legion of Mary: 10:30am Community Centre Mornington & District Christmas Hamper Committee: 5pm Parish Community Centre Knights of the Southern Cross: 7:30pm Community Centre Friday 5 th First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: after 9:15 Mass until 11:45am * * * * URGENT NEED! * * * * PIANIST OR ORGANIST TO HELP OUT WITH MUSIC AT MASSES EITHER AS EMERGENCY OR PERMANENT. PLEASE CALL VERONICA 5975 6981 (CURRENTLY WE ARE IN TROUBLE) CUP WEEK A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL CUP DAY TO ALL. BEST PATH TO WIN?...IGNORE MY TIPS!

St Vincent de Paul FESTIVAL MASS THIS SUNDAY 31 ST OCTOBER AT 11AM IN ST MACARTAN S CHURCH FOLLOWED BY A LIGHT LUNCHEON AND GUEST SPEAKER IN THE PARISH CENTRE Sacrificial Giving Pledge : $6480.00 per week. Average weekly amount for January - September 2010 : $6001.00 or 93 % of the pledge * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * OAKS DAY LUNCH (DON T MISS OUT LADIES, A FEW PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE) When: THIS Thurs 4 th November Where: Barmah Park Winery Time: 12 noon Cost: $30 per person Tickets: To book please call Jemma on 5974 3160, or purchase tickets after each Mass at the weekend. A TV will be available; we suggest you place your bets prior to attending the lunch if you are interested in the racing side of such a fun social day. Parishioners, friends, relatives, neighbours ALL WELCOME! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Cleaning Needed? Anyone in need of a house cleaner, please contact the Parish Secretary Francesca for information. ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS 2010 Monday 1 November and Tuesday 2 November Mass for the Feast of All Saints will be at 9am on Monday 1 November. As in previous years, we will bring our attention to a number of Saints whose lives give example and witness to us and our community. We will especially consider St Mary of the Cross. Mass for the Feast of All Souls will be at 9am on Tuesday 2 November. We encourage parishioners to attend, to remember and pray for deceased loved ones. Prayer Cards for All Souls are available in the foyer. Please write the names of your deceased relatives or loved ones on a card and leave in the basket provided. The cards will be brought up with the offertory at mass on Tuesday and included in our prayers on Tuesday and during November. OLD PHOTOS OF THE CHURCH The Buildings Committee is seeking old photos of the original church to assist with planning. If any parishioner has photos of the inside or outside of the parish church prior to 1969, we would be most grateful. They will be cared for and returned to you. Would you kindly drop into the parish office at your convenience or contact Sarah Hansen 5973 6142 for further information. POSITION VACANT WANTED fit, young man for a casual truck jockey position, award wages, Mornington depot, must have own transport, immediate start. Phone Jann or Frank 5978 8622 anytime.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE NOTE!!!! CARETAKERS NEEDED! Volunteer caretakers needed for the parish either to open or close the church on a monthly roster for 2011. No experience necessary. If you can help, please contact either Max Fletcher on 0417 307 845 or the Parish Office on 5975 2200. Thank you CATHOLIC MISSION Building Community Together in Christ THANK YOU for your faithful support for missionaries in 160 countries, like Timor- Leste. Your generous donation to Catholic Mission amounting to $1264.10 will help build community together with brothers and sisters worldwide, and share the hope of Christ in practical and pastoral ways with people who face extreme poverty and hardship. Please consider becoming a Friends in Faith Partner with a regular monthly gift to support missionaries and remote parish communities. Call 1800 257 296 for more information. THE PIETY STALL MARY MACKILLOP With Advent fast approaching, the Piety Store has a stock of Advent Candles and holders. Also, there is a wonderful selection of cribs and wreaths to help decorate your home for the coming Christmas season, and some great gift ideas. If you haven t check us out lately, come in and have a look! MACARTAN CLUB The annual Melbourne Cup BBQ will again be held at the Webster Farm and Homestead in Roberts Road, Mornington. BYO everything with BBQ s provided. Folding chairs will be handy. Festivities start from 10.30am onwards. Ample TV screens for viewing races. This is a social/fun event that will be enjoyed by all. Remembrance Mass The Annual Parish Remembrance Mass to thank God for the lives of deceased family and friends, and to pray for the repose of their souls, will be celebrated at St Macartan s on Saturday 13th November at 9am. All parishioners, especially those who have lost loved ones during the past year, are invited to join in this celebration and light a candle for their departed loved ones. Morning tea will be provided by the Care Group after the Mass. For further information please contact Kees 5977 0485. ANNUAL MEMORIAL WALL MASS. The Annual Remembrance Mass for the souls of deceased family members, other relatives and friends named on the Parish Memorial Wall, will be celebrated here in St Macartan's Church at 9am on Saturday 27 th November. They were loved in Life - Let us not forget them in Death.

MACARTAN CLUB The November Day Excursion to South Gippsland will leave the Community Centre on Monday 15 th November at 8.15am. Any members who have not booked for the CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON on 6 th December may still do so at the November General Meeting or by ringing John Azzopardi on 5975 2289 or Margaret Wilson on 5976 2322. Donations for Hamper Raffle are still required and can be brought to the November Meeting or alternately ring John to arrange collection, on 5975 2289. Any new parishioners in the RETIREES AND SENIORS CATEGORY who are interested in joining the Macartan Club, are invited to ring John on 5975 2289 for any information required. CARE GROUP MEETING The next Care Group meeting will take place on Monday 15 th November at 2pm in the Community Centre (1 st room on the right). New members always welcome! Vocations Talks: Is God calling you to a life of service? Does religious life appeal to you or someone you know? If you would like to find out about the life of an OLSH sister, you are welcome to come to the 7pm Mass on Saturday 6 th November or 9am or 11am Mass on Sunday 7 th November, when Sr Elizabeth Taylor will be speaking on vocations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2010 St Macartan s Parish Cricket Day ALL WELCOME!! Come and play, support or just enjoy a picnic! Bring friends and family! There is a playground, there will be a sausage sizzle, music and, of course, some fun games of cricket for all ages! When: Sunday 14th November Where: Mt Martha Cricket Oval (off Uralla Drive). Time: from 12 noon. Contact: Amy McKenzie-McHarg on 5977 0448 for information, to let me know numbers for teams! See You There! ******************************************* LITURGY GROUP MEETING The next Liturgy Group meeting will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday 9 th November in the Presbytery. First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:15am Mass until 11:45am. ALL WELCOME! HELP OUR PARISH SCHOOL GET NEW SPORTS EQUIPMENT COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOL PROMOTION The Coles Supermarket Sports for Schools promotion ends this weekend. The vouchers can either be left at the Parish Office or dropped into the box in the Church foyer. Thank-you to everyone in the Parish who has supported this promotion. Students and staff at St Macartan s Parish Primary School JUST A REMINDER OF OUR THANKSGIVING PROGRAM

And how could a thing remain, unless you will it; or be preserved, had it not been called forth by you? Wisdom 11:25 These words from the Book of Wisdom, remind us that every single gift, skill, talent or blessing that we have has been called forth for us from God. The incredible abundance that surrounds us is all given to us by our heavenly Father for a reason. These gifts are not given for us to hoard but rather for us to share. If you would like to join our Thanksgiving program, please contact the Parish Office on 5975 2200. MUSICAL THEATRE HAIRSPRAY - Tickets will be issued on Tuesday 9 th November from 2pm 3pm in the Parish Community Centre for the performance on 24 th November. MARY POPPINS Payment for this musical should be placed in an envelope marked P Duryea, Mary Poppins and your name. Please forward to the Parish Office by 15 th November. Tickets will be issued early December (date to be finalised on arrival of tickets). All enquiries, please cal Tricia Duryea on 5975 2613. Any queries, please call Dee Rorke on 5974 3763 4 th NOV Oaks Day lunch 14 th NOV Family Cricket Day 28 th NOV Organ Recital (NEW DATE) DEC Mary Poppins: SOLD OUT 12 th DEC Christmas Carols Memorial Christmas Mass for Babies In recent years it has been Parish practice to celebrate a special Mass, on the first Friday in December, to commemorate children lost through miscarriage, neonatal death and in early childhood. Many families received consolation for long-held grief experienced as a result of these losses, but in discussions relating to this Mass, families who have attended in the past have expressed the feeling that they have dealt with this grief and no longer have a need to attend such a Mass. The Parish Loss and Grief Group is interested to know of any parishioners who presently feel a need for this Mass. Hence, anyone who would like to participate in a Memorial Christmas Mass for Babies is asked to contact Kees, 5977 0485, or the Parish Office, 5975 2200, prior to 13 November. LITTLE MAC S PLAYGROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING TERM TIME FROM 9:30AM TO 11:30AM IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE. ALL WELCOME! Social Events Calendar 2010 (all dates to be confirmed) Fr Kevin meals!

As most know, I was away with back surgery for about 7 weeks. I m back now, just want to remind you that I love to join families, or individuals, for evening meals. It s been for me for 30 years one of my main contacts with our people. There are many people here I ve never been invited to join would love to change that! Also, I can go back to previous invitees (unless my behaviour was disreputable!!). Just ring the Parish Secretaries, Francesca or Sarah on 5975 2200. DO YOU HAVE A CHILD STARTING PREP AT ST MACARTAN S PARISH PRIMARY SCHOOL IN 2011? Every Wednesday morning 9:30 10:30am all children and their families beginning Prep 2011 at St Macartan s are invited to meet at Dunns Road Park with the climbing frame (between Bentons & Craigie Roads). Bring a snack, have a chat, some fun and get to know each other. For more details, please contact Paula on 0418 364 071. Defence Catholic Family Diocesan Assembly 2011 Bishop Max Davis has called a Defence Catholic Family Diocesan Assembly for 2011. He invites all serving Members and their families, and the wider faith community to participate. The Assembly Forum site can be accessed through the diocesan website www.military.catholic.org.au and follow the Links. For further info contact Fr Stuart Hall, RAN on 0407 551 471. St Macartan s Children s Liturgy Reminder Children s Liturgy is now at the 9am AND 11am Mass each Sunday All children (including visiting grandchildren and children) are welcome to attend. The children leave the church at the beginning of Mass and return at the Offertory to sit around the altar. New children most welcome. CHILDREN S LITURGY Children s Liturgy at 11am Mass is going well with many children wanting to attend. However, more helpers are required to staff this. If you can help out, on a rostered basis, please contact Violet Tedesco on 5974 3950 or email vi@pac.com.au Catholic Solo Parents Inc. This is a Catholic organisation which offers support, friendship, social and spiritual activities to singles, widowed, separated and divorced who uphold Christian values. Meetings are held at various venues. Please refer to our website: www.catholicsolos.com.au or contact Margaret 9876 7986(AH) for further information. Catholic Solo Parents is organising a Christmas lunch to be held on Sunday 5th December 2010. For further information please contact Margaret 9876 7986. NEW PARISHIONERS

St Mac s Welcome Team is eager to meet with new parishioners and tell you about our parish, our church, our school and the wonderful groups we have in our Parish. We especially would like to invite you to our Welcome Parish Dinner. Please fill in a slip (available in both foyers) and place in the box provided we will be in touch with you shortly thereafter. Thank you, Parish Welcome Team. Dennis Rosbrook Co-ordinator 5976 1016 or Parish Office. The Brosnan Centre Appeal The Brosnan Centre provides a great range of services and support to those making the transition back into the community. They focus on young people aged 17-25 yrs who have difficulty reintegrating following custody. We can help make their Christmas a little brighter by donating a gift to be distributed by the great team at the Brosnan Centre. The Peninsula support group/st Macartan s have been involved with the Brosnan Centre for 25 years and this is one small way we can make a difference. They have about 200 young people on the program. Some have young children they are unable to buy gifts for. Suggestions include; Socks, underwear (male & female) sports socks preferred T shirts and baseball caps (male) Toiletries (male & female) Bum bags / small back packs Vouchers for music/ clothing Beauty products Handbags Small gifts for children Donations of Christmas wrap also appreciated... The staff at the Brosnan Centre will wrap to suit individuals. Small boxes will be in both foyers of the church and also the school office for donations. Enquiries to Danielle O Sullivan (Rowler) 5974 4992. We will be collecting until the end of November, so we have gifts ready for the Brosnan Christmas party. Thank you in advance. Mission Watoto Mornington A letter from someone just back from Watoto in Uganda where a team of 12 (5 from our Parish & 3 with Parish Connections) fundraised and built a brick home for vulnerable children and mothers. The growing Watoto organisation lovingly cares for many people including babies, children, widows, child soldiers, victims of civil war, aids, disease and poverty. The Uganda experience is hard to describe but it is full of hope, love, happiness and peace. Happiness for the vulnerable and orphaned children that we had such close contact with. These lucky children are now safely living in a special village. They live in three bedroom homes built by teams such as ours from around the world. Each home has eight children and a house-mum and they remain a family for life and are loved, fed and clothed by the Watoto organisation. Teams also built 130 homes, medical centres, pre, primary and secondary schools, etc, within the village complex. We happily built a double storey teachers home. Each day work was preceeded by the locals (who helped and gave us a crash course in brick laying) saying a prayer and singing songs of praise in Ugandan and English. We reciprocated by singing Australian songs. We had such fun! Love, peace, hope was everywhere one could feel that the new families knew how lucky they were. We received and gave so many hugs and cuddles it was overwhelming! People caring and loving one another. It was a wonderful privilege and a humbling experience to be an active part of helping to make a difference. Other highlights of our trip included; Visiting Bulrushes Babies Home in Kampala (home for abandoned and vulnerable babies up to 2 years old); Lunch with host families at the village; Mass at the Church of the 7 African Christian Martyrs; Dedication of our building; Animal Safari.

ST. MACARTAN S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ROLE: The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is to adopt a listening and receptive attitude towards the parish community with the WHOLE community in view. It will explore the needs, gifts and hopes of the community. After praying and reflecting, it will discern the distinct areas of mission for the community. It will propose, in dialogue with the whole community, a pastoral plan with practical steps and priorities to match members gifts with these areas of mission. PROFILE: Parish Pastoral Councillors aspire to be: Spiritual leaders: providing good example of Christian living. Servant Leaders: offering to the community an attitude of shared responsibility. Collaborative: working together with shared goals. Approachable: accessible and available to parishioners. Good listeners: seeking parishioner input to establish the direction of the parish. Agents of change: fulfilling the visionary role through discernment and planning. Enablers: to present opportunities to all parishioners to become involved in Parish life. MEMBERSHIP: The PPC will consist of: Ex-officio members: Parish Priest Pastoral Associate Parish School Principal or a nominated Representative on occasions Parish Accountant or representative of the Finance Committee Works / OH & S Committee Representative The Parish Representative to the Padua College Board Appointed members: Nine parishioners We currently have members of our PPC reporting each month on areas such as Liturgy, the school, Social events, Pastoral Care, Youth, Finances, and Hospitality. CAN YOU HELP??? CAN YOU HELP??? CAN YOU HELP??? CAN YOU HELP???

A letter from Archbishop Denis Hart YOUR VOTE YOUR VALUES ISSUES AND QUESTIONS FOR PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES FOR THE VICTORIAN ELECTION I have enclosed copes of a document Your Vote Your Values raising some issues and questions for candidates seeking election in the forthcoming Victorian election issued by the Diocesan Bishops of Victoria. The coming lection will be of great importance to Victorians. The Church is actively engaged in the community through its contribution in the provision of hospitals, aged care, welfare and education at all levels. These works of the Church are supported and utilised by hundreds of thousands of Victorians. Arising out of this engagement the Bishops wish to bring to the attention of Catholics and the broader community some of the considerations we should all have in mind when deciding how to vote. COPIES OF THE DOCUMENT ARE IN BOTH FOYERS Vigil for Nascent Human Life Immediately before the First Sunday of Advent, the Holy Father is celebrating an evening vigil honour of prayer for human life, and he has invited dioceses and communities to hold a similar vigi. In Melbourne, the Hour of Prayer for Human life will take place on Saturday 13 th November at 5pm in St Patrick s Cathedral, followed by Mass at 6pm celebrated by the Archbishop. Parishioners, life groups and friends are most welcome to join this important moment of prayer A recent letter submitted to The Tablet by Fr Larry Lorenzoni of San Francisco.. I enjoyed seeing again the great question recalled recently (The Tablet, Sept. 27) by the Tablet's former editor: "When Pope Benedict beatifies the great English cardinal on 19 September, what will he make of Newman s famous after-dinner toast, I will drink to Pope by all means still, to conscience first, and to the Pope afterwards?" I'm sure John Wilkins can appreciate and enjoy now, after September 19, John Henry Newman's utter frankness in voicing a personal opinion rich with recent overtones. Newman's opinion was reported in "Inside the Vatican" (Aug. - Sept. 2010) by John J. Hughes, son and grandson of Anglican priests, who served as an Anglican priest himself for six years before becoming a Catholic in 1960. Commenting on the pastoral letter Cardinal Henry Edward Manning issued after the First Vatican Council, implying that the pope's infallibility was unlimited, Newman wrote: "We have come to a climax of tyranny. It is not good for a pope to live 20 years. It is an anomaly and bears no good fruit: he becomes a god, has no one to contradict him, does not know facts, and does cruel things without meaning it." Pius IX's pontificate (1846-1878), the longest in church history, had almost eight years to run when Newman penned those lines.

PARISH ROSTERS Spec.M sters 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm K Duyvestyn, M Negri, G O Loghlin, F Raccanello, J Sheehan, P Watt J Capan, M&S Fletcher, J&R Holloway, M McGrath, F&J Raccanello, L Thorpe 9am G Hehir, P Kent, J&M Lewis, K O Brien, A Raynor M Azzopardi, S Barrett, J Buultjens, J Crea, T Doyle, D Frank, P Kent, L Solis, S Krause, K O Brien, B O Reilly, 11am M Ballingall, E Geday, C Karo, J Seal, P Keightley, A McNair, B Sexton M Ronchi B Ellwood, E Geday, J Hughes, P Macey, A McNair, J Smyth, J&E Spaziani, K Winkels Readers 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm M Duyvestyn M Negri, J Raccanello 9am H Britton, C Houilihan D Rosbrook 11am S Kelly, L Seal M Ballingall, L Seal Music 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm Chris / Sue / Janet Judy, Gavan & family 9am Adriana / Choir Adriana / Choir 11am Judy, Gavan & family Chris / Sue / Janet AV Ops 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm C Curtain, C Curtain 9am Terry or Peter M & Trish M Terry / Marlene 11am G Michel G Michel P point Prs 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm Wendy Wendy 9am Terry Terry 11am Terry Veronica Altar Srvrs 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November 7pm K&S Dupuis, S DeKoning A Lee, C Martin, B Curtin 9am J Larken, O Barrett, A Stevens, E&J Buultjens, A Jackson, G Ackerley M Chandler, T Gervasoni, M Tuncay 11am L-B Donnison, A Coetzee, D&A Failla, R McLean H&S McConalogue Count. Tm 1 st November 8 th November M Donohue, S&M Fletcher, K Martin P Girolami, T&P Moore, G Thomas Cleaning 4 th November 11 th November P Ferlazzo, M Gilbert, P Girolami T Walker, B&J Limpens, S Hodgkinson Flowers 28 th Oct 4 th Nov 11 th 25 th November A McNair, B Allen M Sumner, M Goreham Piety Stall 30 th 31 st October 6 th 7 th November Sat: N Noonan Sun: J McInerney (9am) J Rooney (11am) Sat: Sr Gen / L Thorpe Sun: B Dunn (9am) L Keightley / M Picton (11am) Children s Lit 31 st October 7 th November 9am: Junior Macs: F Barrett Middle Macs: B Southam Big Macs: A McKenzie-McHarg 11am: L Guest 9am: Junior Macs: B McLean/J McInerne Middle Macs: K Burnham Big Macs: K Ronchi 11am: V Tedesco Tea Trolley 31 st October 7 th November B&M Sexton, B&F Gaffney, J Chandler J&P Stinear, D Ward