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Glenelg Catholic Parish 23rd January, 2022 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Sunday of the Word of God John Herd PP Do you have a Family Bible? I remember a beautifully white bound Family Bible in our home as I was growing up. There was space to record various family events like Births, Baptisms, Weddings, Deaths. But I don’t recall going to the bible to find inspiration or a helpful word of God’s presence. Years ago we Catholics were not familiar with the Bible as our protestant friends were. But things have certainly changed. I hope you have some special scriptural passages that mean something significant for you, such as, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me” (Jn 14:1); “Do not fear for I have redeemed you” (Isaiah 43:1); “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). I hope you have quietly read the Road to Emmaus about the two disciples who are discouraged and while walking away from Jerusalem a stranger mysteriously walks with them, and while talking with them “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45). In Australia we will celebrate Sunday of the Word of God on the first Sunday of February, but the rest of the church will celebrate it this Sunday. It is a new feast begun by Pope Francis with the purpose of drawing our attention to the Word of God, the sacred scriptures. Ever since the Second Vatican Council we Catholics have been encouraged to become familiar with the sacred scriptures at the academic level and also as a source of prayer and inspiration. Many people find it very rewarding to study the scriptures and grow in understanding about the style and purpose of the various books of the bible. The word bible comes from Greek, ta biblia , the books, and means much the same as the Italian word biblioteca, library. It can be wonderful to enter into the study of sacred scripture and the mystery of the inspired Word of God written in words of people. We are meant to draw inspiration and nourishment from the Word of God. At Sunday Mass we begin with the Liturgy of the Word and the readings are proclaimed from the lectern (also called the ambo). The lectern is a revered liturgical object which corresponds to the altar – we speak of the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist. Both are intended as sources of nourishment for us. It is helpful if those who proclaim God’s Word do so clearly, deliberately and with feeling so that we can all receive what is being proclaimed. Appropriate pauses of silence are helpful. In the parish last year we began a session called God’s Word which was held Thursday evenings 7-8pm. It consisted in reading the coming Sunday readings together with a commentary and was intended especially for ministers of the Word. We will begin that again in February but you can also find your own time to do the same at home, and there is a good resource called Break Open the Word. I also want to offer a couple of introductory sessions to the Bible – 7-8.30pm Wednesday 2nd, 9 th February. May we all come to know, love and be nourished by the Word of God.
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Glenelg Catholic
Parish
23rd January, 2022 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time,
Year C
Sunday of the Word of God John Herd PP Do you have a Family Bible? I remember a beautifully white bound Family Bible in our home as I was growing up. There was space to record various family events like Births, Baptisms, Weddings, Deaths. But I don’t recall going to the bible to find inspiration or a helpful word of God’s presence. Years ago we Catholics were not familiar with the Bible as our protestant friends were. But things have certainly changed. I hope you have some special scriptural passages that mean something significant for you, such as, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me” (Jn 14:1); “Do not fear for I have redeemed you” (Isaiah 43:1); “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). I hope you have quietly read the Road to Emmaus about the two disciples who are discouraged and while walking away from Jerusalem a stranger mysteriously walks with them, and while talking with them “He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45).
In Australia we will celebrate Sunday of the Word of God on the first Sunday of February, but the rest of the church will celebrate it this Sunday. It is a new feast begun by Pope Francis with the purpose of drawing our attention to the Word of God, the sacred scriptures. Ever since the Second Vatican Council we Catholics have been encouraged to become familiar with the sacred scriptures at the academic level and also as a source of prayer and inspiration. Many people find it very rewarding to study the scriptures and grow in understanding about the style and purpose of the various books of the bible. The word bible comes from Greek, ta biblia, the books, and means much the same as the Italian word biblioteca, library. It can be wonderful to enter into the study of sacred scripture and the mystery of the inspired Word of God written in words of people.
We are meant to draw inspiration and nourishment from the Word of God. At Sunday Mass we begin with the Liturgy of the Word and the readings are proclaimed from the lectern (also called the ambo). The lectern is a revered liturgical object which corresponds to the altar – we speak of the Table of the Word and the Table of the Eucharist. Both are intended as sources of nourishment for us. It is helpful if those who proclaim God’s Word do so clearly, deliberately and with feeling so that we can all receive what is being proclaimed. Appropriate pauses of silence are helpful.
In the parish last year we began a session called God’s Word which was held Thursday
evenings 7-8pm. It consisted in reading the coming Sunday readings together with a commentary and was intended especially for ministers of the Word. We will begin that
again in February but you can also find your own time to do the same at home, and there is a good resource called Break Open the Word. I also want to offer a couple of
introductory sessions to the Bible – 7-8.30pm Wednesday 2nd, 9th February. May we all come to know, love and be nourished by the Word of God.
Australia Day Mass Australia Day Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 26 January at 9am at St
Francis Xavier Cathedral. All welcome
Walking Group 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at
7.30am. Meet in Moseley Square. Followed by a cuppa & chat.
Please remember in your prayers
Recently Deceased: Eileen Pilkington, Lucy Roach, John Seipolt, Anne Chajka, Veronica Fliess.
Memorials: Freda Dingwell, Melina Cicero, Antonio Cicero, Bridgit & Thomas Rice, Mervyn James, Michael Jones, Adrain Drozco Villalta, Anastacio Gracio, Doris & Stephen Sekay, Brian Emery, Fred Fahy, Claire Hope–Murray, Archbishop Philip Wilson
(Recently deceased/Memorials will be published for 1 month)
Sick: Mary Miller, Sally O’Grady, Lucy Quix, Peter Lambert, Albert Ang, David, Virginia Esteban, Nicky Brockman, Katic Seman, Diane Higgins, Ray, John Bijok, Mary Ryan, Angela Tsaliki, Anne Harkin, Francois Miller, Peter Gillard, Dawn Hill, Jan Wheatley, Anton Sylvester, Michael McCalkin, Catherine, Baldwin, Steve and Susan Nej, Jeff Tashie, Ben Taylor , Francine Sherman (Please advise the Parish Office for names to be removed from this list)
Volunteers - Liturgy Rosters 2022 A copy of the Rosters for weekend mass-es for 2022 are now available for volun-teers to pick them up from church foyer.
Thank you
Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon Friday 28 Feb for
Eileen Pilkington
Gift Shop The Gift Shop will reopen from Sat 22nd of January before and after every Satur-day and Sunday weekend Mass at OLOV. Thankyou to our generous volunteer gift shop attendants. Antoinette Hurley, Kate Young, Marie Emmery and Connie Mad-digan. We would appreciate additional
volunteers to join a roster. Please contact Mariana from the Parish office if you are
available to join the team.
Feast of St Josephine Bakhita Tuesday February 8 is the Feast of St
Josephine Bakhita and the African Catholic Community will celebrate Mass
on Sunday February 13 2022 at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral at 2.30pm. Archbishop
O’Regan will be the main celebrant.
Mary MacKillop Precinct In an effort to reduce the spread of
COVID-19, the Mary Mackillop Precinct, which comprises Mary MacKillop
Museum, Saint Joseph’s Chapel and Bethany Centre, is now closed to the
public until further notice.
The Southern Cross A reminder that there is no January
edition of The Southern Cross. The next issue will be available in parishes on the
weekend of February 5/6.
Commissioning Mass On Sunday of the Word of God 5/6
February we will commission all readers at Mass, leaders of children liturgy of the Word, catechists in sacramental program
& teachers of Religious Education. It will be a simple blessing after the
homily and will recognise all who are engaged in the ministry of the Word.
During this Mass we can reflect on God’s Word as a source of life and truth.
Stan Grant - The Politics of Identity
Stan will give a talk about Australian Identity and responses to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, with time for questions. Kate Pittolo recommends this talk. It will be held at Concordia College on Friday 25 Feb 7.30-9.30pm. Bookings essential at Humanitix, enter Stan Grant in search. Tickets $30 adults, $25 for concession. The Effective Living Centre is presenting this Wilks Oration.
Liturgy Roster 30th January 2022
6pm Mass 10.30am OLOV 5.00pm OLOV 9am OLOG
Sacristan G&A. Maroma T & P Felici T. Burghardt H & G Keane
Special Minister Commentator
Readers
G. Maroma J. Coonan H. Fogarty
M. Macfarlane
R. Greenfield R. Hoggins A. Wilson
T. Mulraney
M. Caston P. Brougham
M. Caston R. Knolder
Int. A Doherty R D. Crocker R D. Dunne
Power Point A. Maroma T. Felici K. Felice
COVID Marshal P. Hurley S Moss A Burke
OLOV Linen: M. Partridge Counters: P. Hurley & J. Holland OLOG Altar Servers: S.Ryan & T. Brisbin
OLOV Altar Society: A. Ifediora Lawn: P. O'Malley OLOG Flowers:
SEASONS OF THE SPIRIT (3 Day retreat)
A chance to reflect on how God is at work through the seasonal movements of each individual 'inner life'. Date: Thursday 17
March, commencing at 4.30pm to Sunday 20 March, 2022 finishing at 10.00am
Venue: Sevenhill Centre of Jesuit and Sevenhill
Cost: $430 – Live-in Enquiries & Bookings:
Anne Maloney: [email protected]
Blind & Vision Impaired Ministry Our support group continues to meet
monthly in St Dominic’s Hall on the first Friday commencing at 10.15am and con-cluding at 11.45am. Those who wish to may then attend 12.00pm Mass should
they wish . we currently have 5 vision im-paired and 2 sighted participants. A won-
derful friendly and supportive atmos-phere exists where share what is going on in our lives and allot time for varied
spirituality. We welcome all people, sighted or vision impaired. A person ex-
periencing early stages of vision loss would especially benefit. Why not come
and see? Enquiries: Deacon Pat: 0431 984 678, Peter Sandercock:0416 153 577
Charis SA Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services
Invites you to join us in Worship At the Charismatic Mass
2022 St Peter Claver Church 8 Stuart Rd Dulwich
Thursday evening 7.30pm Feb 17th, March 17th, April 21st
Worship & Fellowship Info 0407060718
Introduction to Scripture Wednesday evenings 7-8.30pm 2nd and 9th February. At Parish House. Fr John will lead these sessions. All welcome!
LITURGY—YEAR C
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
This Sunday has been designated by
the Church as the Sunday of the Word
of God. It is a day for us to experience
anew how the risen Lord opens up for
us the treasury of his word and
enables us to proclaim its
unfathomable riches.
1st Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-6.8-10
After their return to their homeland
from exile, the people of Israel are
moved to tears by the public reading
of God’s word.
Psalm: Your words, Lord, are spirit
and life.
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30
St Paul teaches that we together are
Christ’s body, made up of many
different parts.
Gospel Acclamation:
Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord sent me to
bring Good News to the poor and
freedom to prisoners. Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 1:1-1-4;4:14-21
The beginning of Luke’s Gospel: Jesus
proclaims God’s word and sets out his
mission statement.
Memorial Acclamation:
When we eat this Bread and drink this
Cup, we proclaim your Death, O
Lord, until you come again.
Feast Days
Monday St Francis de Sales
Tuesday The conversion of St Paul the
Apostle
Wednesday Australia Day
Thursday Sts Timothy & Titus & St
Angela Merici
Friday St Thomas Aquinas
Parish Churches Our Lady of Victories
13/15 High Street, Glenelg Our Lady of Grace
36 Beadnall Terrace, Glengowrie
Sunday Masses, Glenelg Sat. Vigil: 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.30am, 5pm
Sunday Mass, Glengowrie 9am
Weekday Services, Glenelg Mass: Tues. 10 am. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 12noon (Adoration on Thurs. at 11.30am)
Saturday Reconciliation: 11am
Parish Priest: Fr John Herd Acting Pastoral C Chair: Russell Hoggins Finance Committee Chair: Kevin O’Brien
Parish Schools St Marys Memorial, Glenelg 8294 4580
Our Lady of Grace, Glengowrie 8177 9100 St Dominic’s Centre—82941888
Henriette Greenfield (COORD) 0439683338 St Marys Hall
Available for hire. Ph 8294 1888. Columbarium Enquiries
Anne Kay. Ph. 0438 479 845 Playgroup, Murphy House
(CURRENTLY CLOSED)
Parish Office: 82941888 17 High St, Glenelg
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9-12 & 12.30-2 (Closed Tuesdays and
Public Holidays) Parish Secretary: Mariana Vega
Sacramental Cord: Melissa Mabar rack RCIA Cord : Mark Stanley
Ph: 0407651081 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.glenelgcp.com Facebook: Glenelg Catholic Par ish
Directors of Music Our Lady of Victories: TBA (6pm &10.30am) Nadee Fernando (5pm)
Our Lady Of Grace: Kate Crocker Child Safety Officers
Melissa Mabarrack Ph. 8294 1888 Work place safety officers Phil Murdoch & Peter O’Malley
Fire Wardens: 9—Pat Murphy. 6— Jo Coonan. 10.30—Geoff McCarthy & Peter Felici 5—Henriette Greenfield & John Lee. COVID
Marshals—See bulletin board
Happy 100th Birthday Nora Kelly who was at Glengowrie
