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Cover artwork acknowledgement:Artist: Queenie McKenzie of Warnum Community

Title: ‘People talking to Jesus in the Bough Shed’ - 1995From the Christof Collection of the Diocese of Broome

Reprinted with permission by NATSICC National Administrator,Craig Arthur.

Reconciliation Prayer

Holy (Father), God of Love, You are the Creator of this land and all good thingsWe acknowledge the pain and shame of our history and the suffering of our peoples.And we ask your forgiveness.We thank you for the survival of Indigenous culturesOur hope is in you because you gave your son Jesus to reconcile the world to you.We pray for your strength and grace to forgive, accept and love one another,as you love us and forgive and accept us, In the sacrifice of your Son.Give us the courage to accept the realities of our history So that we may build a better future for our nation.Teach us to respect all cultures. Teach us to care for our land and waters.Help us to share justly the resources of this land.Help us to bring about spiritual and social change; to improve the quality of life for all groups in our communities, especially the disadvantaged.Help our young people to find true dignity and self-esteem by your SpiritMay your power and love be the foundationson which we build our families, our communities and our Nation.Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

(Reprinted from Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission Newsletter)

Both our Churches are fitted with a hearing induction loop. Please use the ‘T’ or other appropriate switch on your hearing aid. Please tell us if you experience any difficulty.

We acknowledge the Yalukit Willam Clan, the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We pay our respects to them.

May we walk gently here.

The CarmeliteParish of Port Melbourne and Middle Park

in the care of the Carmelites since 1882

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 July 2019

in this issueParish News ...... ...3 &4 Welcome to Our Family St Vincent de Paul Sufism Financial Wellbeing for Women - Free Course June Men’s Dinner Concert for Timor Leste Thanksgiving Envelopes BASP Leaving CollectionFeast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel ....... 7JPICC Reflection ...... 8Our Liturgy ............ 10

My dear Parishioners,

CARMELITE PROVINCIAL CHAPTERDuring our Provincial Chapter the Carmelites celebrated our life together and we were especially blessed to have so many Timorese brothers with us. One of the purposes of the Chapter is to electi a new leadership team and so we have a new (renewed?) Provincial in Fr Paul Cahill and the new Councillors are Bruce Clark, Martinho da Costa, Denis Andrew and myself. A major task of this group is to make appointments to communities and ministries for the next three years. These appointments will be published at the end of October 2019.

VALE: KEVIN KEOGHKevin Keogh, a long-time parishioner of Port Melbourne died last week. He was a quiet man who lived very simply but he was extraordinarily faith- filled. May his good soul rest in peace. Kevin’s funeral will be held at 10.00am on Monday 8 July at St Joseph’s Church. There will be no 9.00am Mass at St Joseph’s on Monday.

THANKYOUS A big thank you to everyone involved in this past week’s activities:- The Anointing Mass on Tuesday- The Carmelite Centre talk on Fr Roland Murphy and the Wisdom literature of the Bible- Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea for cancer research.

ABSENCE: 9-30 JULYAs mentioned earlier I will be away from 9-30 July partly on retreat. During my absence the weekend Masses will be celebrated by Fr Paul Sireh and Fr Brian McDermott as well as Frs Matthew and Michael. My thanks to all of them for being available.

MOTHERS’ MASS – FEAST OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMELThe Mothers’ Mass will be celebrated on 14 July at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30am. Please make use of the pages at the back of the Churches to mention your own mothers who will

our parish this week

we remember

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Churches St Joseph’s cnr Rouse & Stokes Streets Port Melbourne

Our Lady of Mount Carmel cnr Richardson & Wright Streets Middle Park

Sunday Masses 6.00pm (Sat) Mount Carmel 9.00am Saint Joseph’s 10.30am Mount Carmel

Reconciliation after 9.00am Mass Saturday

Carmelite Parish Office 274 Rouse Street Port Melbourne Vic 3207

Telephone 03 9681 9600

After Hours Emergency 0408 754 283

Email parish@sj-mc.org.au

Parish Website www.sj-mc.org.au

Carmelite Website www.carmelites.org.au

Office Hours 9am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday(CLOSED WEDNESDAYS)

Parish Priest Fr Hugh Brown OCarm

Parish Secretary Anne Ierardo (Monday to Thursday)

Community Liaison Sr Geraldine Stapleton csb(Monday/Tuesday & Weekend Mass)

Pastoral Life Co-ordinator Michael Murray (Wednesday/ Thursday)

Finance Officer Shane Harrison (Tuesday - Friday)

Facilities Manager Ken Chaffer

Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School Bank Street South Melbourne Vic 3205

Telephone 03 9699 2928 Principal Simon Millar

Those who are ill or in need of prayer: John Bassett, Sarah Battersby, Karen Brown, Ciaran Byrne, Maureen Dickason, Gary Finn, Lyn Fleming, Ivy Hermence, Tony Hyde, Maria & Joseph Jelincic, Maura McKenna, Laura McGuinnes, Margaret McInnes, Betty Molnar, Maria Loc Nguyen, Greg Pringle, John Pringle, Noel Quinn, Rafal Rafalski, Paul Ryan, Katie Ryan, Teresa Sheehan, Sash Carti Somerset-Beauverie, May Spencer, Helen Stanley, Ivo Strauss, Jim Sullivan, Bridgid Toohey, Sr Barbara Walsh, Jonathon Will, Tami Yap, Helen York, Roma Zinger.

Those who have died recently: Savant Singh Thakur

Those who anniversaries occur at this time: Rosario Butera, Paul Cao, Michael Donnelly, Joan Gurry, Michael McGowan, Una McGowan, Maria Nguyen, and Carmelites, Domingos da Silva and Paul Clery.

Monday 8 July 9.00am Mass, Mt CarmelNo 9.00am Mass or Morning Prayer at St Joseph’s10.00am Funeral Mass, Kevin Keogh, St Joseph’s

Tuesday 9 July9.00am Mass, both churches11.00am Funeral Prayer Service, Jack Bennion, St Joseph’s

Wednesday 10 July - Parish office Closed9.00am Mass, St Joseph’s9.00am Morning Prayer, Mt Carmel

Thursday 11 July 9.00am Morning Prayer, both churches

Friday 12 July9.00am Mass, both churches9.30am Lectio Divina, The Lady Chapel, Mt Carmel

Saturday 13 July9.00am Mass, both churches6.00pm Vigil Mass, Mt Carmel

Sunday 14 July- 15th Sunday of Ordinary TimeCelebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel9.00am Mass, St Joseph’s10.30am Mass, Mt Carmel

ministers

for your generosity last Sunday

St Joseph’s Carmelite and Parish Offering $947.00

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Carmelite and Parish Offering $ 1,643.00

thank you

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13/14 July15th Sunday in Ordinary Time6.00pm Mount CarmelCommentator: Pat MountReader: Angela Cox

Eucharistic Ministers: Ann Crump, Angela Cox, Kathy Mount

Communion to the Sick: N/A

9.00am St Joseph’sCommentator: Brian Harrison

Readers: Rob Lever

Eucharistic Ministers: Pablo & Danielle Craievich

Counters: Jane Dee & Jim Power

Childrens’ Liturgy: N/A

10.30am Mount CarmelCommentator: N/A

Readers: N/A

Eucharistic Ministers: Denis Churkovich, Margaret FaganTeresa Paradowski

Childrens’ Liturgy: N/A

Hospitality: N/A

Welcome to our FamilyWe celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at the 10.30am Mass at Mt Carmel for Winona Mae Wilson and we also pray for Benjamin Peter Verco and Alexander Vincent White who will be baptised after the 10.30am

Mass. Please keep Winona, Benjamin and Alexander their family and godparents in your prayers.

in our parish

“Many thanks to those who donated to our appeal. The total received so far is $5,239.00. Any posted donations will be forwarded to us from head office in about 2 or 3 weeks time. The generous and continuing support received from the parish community is very much appreciated. We thank especially three mass-goers who have joined our group of volunteers. This helps greatly to cover the loss of those who needed to retire during the year.

Our conference meets next Tuesday evening July 9th at 7.30pm in St Joseph’s Hall Port Melbourne. All welcome. If you would like to enquire about helping in our rewarding work please join us on Tuesday evening or call Gerhard Correa on 0400 640 611 or Kathy Mount on 0437 588 855.”

be prayed for during the Mass. The celebrant of the Mass will be Fr Paul Cahill and Fr Matthew will be the homilist.

VINNIES WINTER APPEALPlease don’t forget the Vinnies Winter Appeal which is currently underway and if you can be of assistance in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. As always, a big thank you to those who very faithfully bring along foodstuffs and the like for our weekly food cupboard at Mount Carmel.

Keep well and stay warm.

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our parish news

July 2019 Parish Men's Dinner6:45 pm Wednesday 24 July 2019

O'Connor-Pilkington Rooms The Carmelite Centre, 214 Richardson Street, Middle ParkSpeaker: Speaker: Andrejs Zamurs - ‘Experiences from some years in Doha, Qatar.’

RSVP: John Molloy - 9699 2031 Cost: $35

Thanksgiving EnvelopesThe next series of Thanksgiving Envelopes is available for collection in the foyer of the church. If you are able to deliver envelopes to people you know, that will help defray the cost of posting out those that are not collected.

Sufism: The Spiritual Path Of Islam, with Herman Roborgh:

Tuesday 16 July 4.30 – 6.00pmIslam is a spiritual path. However, people often have the impression that Islam is a religion of extremism and violence without much spiritual depth. This view is based on perceptions we have of Islam from the media. We tend to see and judge other people from our own cultural perspective.

Countless people throughout the ages have found a profoundly spiritual path in Islam. This workshop will provide us with a glimpse of the spiritual path of the Sufis.

To book: www.carmelitecentremelbourne.orgemail: info@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

Phone: 9690 5430 Cost $5

Financial Well Being for Women - Free 10 Week CoursePort Phillip Community Group - 161 Chapel Street St Kilda

9.30am - 12.20pm starting Thursday 25 JulySet money goals, Tackle debt and build savings, Know where to go for help,

Feel more confident about money.Call 8598 660-0 or email info@ppcg.org.au to sign up.

A Date for your DiaryConcert for East Timor

Arias and Ensembles from Italian OperaSunday 4 August at 2pm

St Joseph’s ChurchFurther details to follow

BASP CollectionThank you to everyone who donated to last week’s leaving collection. We were able to raise $394.50 towards the purchase of MYKI cards for the Asylum Seekers.

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During this Mass we remember all mothers, living and deceased.

If you would like any mothers remembered in this Mass please write their names on the sheets provided in the foyer of the Church.

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Carmelites invite you to join them for

Mothers’ Mass 201910.30am Mass, Sunday 14 July

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

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GOD’S GRACE SHINES IN THE MIDST OF TRAGEDY (a reflection by Sr Dorothea and Sisters, OCD Carmelite Monastery, Christchurch, New Zealand)This incident took place not long after the terrorist shooting attack in two Christchurch Mosques in New Zealand killing 50 men, women and children, and wounding many. The immense sorrow in this city expressed itself in many ways. As Carmelite Sisters dedicated to prayer, especially for peace in the world, we too felt the tragedy keenly, as these people were all at prayer when they were slaughtered without mercy. We wanted to get a message of sympathy and support to the bereaved survivors…the following was God’s wonderful way of allowing us to do just that!On Thursday 4 April, Sr Marietta, Sr Mareta and myself needed to go out to get passport photos at a place in Addington as we have to keep them updated for identity purposes. All were due to expire this year and I decided to go with them at the last minute as it would save another trip out later. One Sister had another appointment over Riccarton way at 5.20pm. Our good friend, Joy, picked the 3 of us up at 4.00pm. Whenever there is a need to leave our monastery enclosure we go only for that reason and back home again. The following was indeed an unexpected ‘exceptional exception’ to this, which we judged to be justified at the time due to the gravity of recent events in Christchurch.

After we got our photos, we drove across to Riccarton via Hagley Park. Suddenly we realised we were quite close to the fated Mosque where horrendously, over 50 people were killed and as many injured while they were at prayer. The gold dome came into view. All the news we had heard and seen crashed in on us as we looked at that dome very differently as never before. Joy asked us if we would like to drive past. As we got closer, we could see the thousands of flower bouquets on the footpath outside, which we had seen in photos. Armed police with huge rifles standing guard came into view. Then a second further along. Joy then asked if we would like to get out and have a look at the bouquets. We did. By this time we were at the gates to the short driveway and we could see people at the doorway of the Mosque. The Muslim man who leads prayers at the Mosque, the Imam, saw us from the doorway and came down to greet us. We felt really drawn to go with his warm invitation to come in, hardly believing what was happening! There was a sense of something wonderful to be able to pay our respects, and personally express our love and concern. What an extremely rare privilege for us to be there!! And not planned at all.

At the door, we were hailed by a welcoming group of people – Muslim men and women who warmly embraced us as we gave a quick explanation of who we were. We all gelled straight away. Courteously, we were asked to remove our shoes at the door, like Moses, which we did. They had a head scarf for Joy and for some other women there. Some of the men then asked us if we wanted a drink or anything? We asked for some water. This was promptly brought to us in seconds – bottles of water for us all.

It was such a warm atmosphere. We told them that we had very much wanted to write a sympathy letter but couldn’t find their address! But here we were to do that - in person – on the way to an appointment! Only God could have possibly arranged all those little details for this to happen.

We were overcome to think we would soon be standing in the very place of such terror and bloodshed, which we had followed closely and prayed so much about. We also watched by link the moving Hagley Park Memorial Service with PM Jacinda Ahern and Cat Stevens (a thrill from my old days) – and thousands of people gathered to grieve together and support relatives and friends of the victims.

REfLECTION From JPICC

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People crowded around us. It was peaceful and joyful. There were some lovely women too who we so enjoyed talking with us and vice versa. A young lady poignantly told us that her husband was killed and she was 3 months pregnant. Others spoke of accepting everything and talked of forgiveness etc. Their quiet serenity spoke volumes. By this time we had entered the prayer room of the Mosque. Tension and horror rose inside me.

A very tense moment. No words could describe what had happened there. The whole floor had been cleaned of the rivers of blood, bullet ridden walls plastered and painted (all by volunteers) as fast as they could. Quite large and bare, but homely, and only a gray, but warm lining on the floor before it would be re carpeted properly. The podium was in place at the front for a speaker, behind which one man hid, saving his life. This reminded us that the bus load of a visiting Bangladesh cricket team were impatient to arrive in time for the sermon that day to be preached from that podium. But they had several annoying hold-ups of a minute here and there along the way, which saved their lives. They arrived to see the most horrifying scenes unfold before their eyes outside as people stumbled, bleeding profusely, onto the footpath.

As we moved further inside this room, still surrounded by smiling, peaceful people, I felt my tears running down with deepest sorrow and the shock of actually standing in this place. I thought I was dreaming! But realised I wasn’t when I couldn’t find my handkerchief!!! Oh no! How awful! The smiling, kindly prayer leader - in his white robes and Muslim cap actually noticed. He hastened over and sat me down on a white plastic chair. Kneeling in front of me, he gently wiped my eyes with snowy white tissues. Then he carefully dried my face and asked me anxiously if I was okay. I was thinking is this really happening?? A Muslim man drying my tears. And we were there to comfort them!! It was the most tender, beautiful and unexpected gesture. I was dumbfounded and humbled and felt so silly that I’d forgotten my hanky. I thanked him profusely.

Only a great and humorous God could have possibly engineered such a thing – getting us there and allowing us to experience such a warm hearted reception!!! You can imagine us telling the Sisters later!!!! It was soooo funny and I don’t think I’ll ever live it down!!

It was now about 5.00 pm which signalled their prayer time. About 7 men along with my solicitous ‘carer’ stood facing the front of the prayer room. Then the Imam began the haunting prayer chant which filled the room. Another friendly lady beside us, that we had just met and was a Muslim convert, translated the beautiful prayers for us.

We were watching the clock having to be at the next place at 5.20 pm and aware of the traffic! It was quite late for an appointment which again was another extraordinary co-incidence that allowed us all that time at the Mosque! But that wasn’t all…

We said good goodbye and walked down the short passage to the outside drive where more things were in store. There were some people there – a man and a woman and a few others with large cameras who asked if they could interview and film us. We asked what it was for etc and it turned out they were a Reuter’s news team. That was overseas stuff so we complied – hoping it would all be ‘off shore’. Joy stood at our side as the interviewer directed, and they asked questions as we tried to think straight. We were still feeling dazed after such an emotional experience in the Mosque - to say the least…However they said our answers were perfect which seemed like another little miracle in the circumstances. I remember saying that we may have different beliefs but we were, bottom line, united in our humanity and that was the most important thing.

So ended an amazing afternoon which was a complete surprise and totally unplanned. Someone far greater than us had already worked out all the details of an event that will be the higlight of our lives for years to come.

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OUR LITURGY

Penitential Rite

Processional Hymn: Sing A new Song

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Gloria

Is 66:10-14Rejoice, Jerusalem,be glad for her, all you who love her!Rejoice, rejoice for her,all you who mourned her!

That you may be suckled, filled,from her consoling breast,that you may savour with delight her glorious breasts.

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Responsorial psalm PSAlm 66: let All the eArth

For thus says the Lord:Now towards her I send flowing peace, like a river,and like a stream in spate the glory of the nations.

At her breast will her nurslings be carried and fondled in her lap.Like a son comforted by his mother will I comfort you.And by Jerusalem you will be comforted.

At the sight your heart will rejoice, and your bones flourish like the grass.To his servants the Lord will reveal his hand.

Cry out in joy to the Lord, all peoples on earth,Sing to the praise of God’s name, proclaiming forever,“Tremendous your deeds for us.” Oh...

Leading your people safe through fire and water, Bringing their souls to life, we sing of your glory,Your love is eternal. Oh...

Harken to me as I sing my love of the Lord,Who answers the prayer of my heart.God leads me in safety, from death unto life. Oh....

Gal 6:14-18The only thing I can boast about is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. It does not matter if a person is circumcised or not; what matters is for him to become an altogether new creature. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, who form the Israel of God.

I want no more trouble from anybody after this; the marks on my body are those of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, my brothers. Amen.

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gospel acclamation

gospel

APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, nd life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest. Start off now, but remember, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals. Salute no one on the road. Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, “Peace to this house!” And if a man of peace lives there, your peace will go and rest on him; if not, it will come back to you. Stay in the same house, taking what food and drink they have to offer, for the labourer deserves his wages; do not move from house to house. Whenever you go into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is set before you. Cure those in it who are sick, and say, “The kingdom of God is very near to you.” But whenever you enter a town and they do not make you welcome, go out into its streets and say, “We wipe off the very dust of your town that clings to our feet, and leave it with you. Yet be sure of this: the kingdom of God is very near.” I tell you, that on that day it will not go as hard with Sodom as with that town.’

The seventy-two came back rejoicing. ‘Lord,’ they said, ‘even the devils submit to us when we use your name.’ He said to them, ‘I watched Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Yes, I have given you power to tread underfoot serpents and scorpions and the whole strength of the enemy; nothing shall ever hurt you. Yet do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you; rejoice rather that your names are written in heaven.’

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Cel: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the World. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Lamb OF GOD

Memorial Acclamation

HOLY, HOLY

Cel: The Lord be with you. All: And with your Spirit.Cel: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.Cel: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just.The Celebrant prays the preface at the end of which all sing:

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Words: Graham Maule & John L. Bell

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