St Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s Parish90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174

Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: parishsecretary@stanthonysparish.netParish Website: http://stanthonysparish.net

Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen

School Principal: Margaret Batt

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time YEAR B 18 November 2012

Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm

Mass Times

Entrance Antiphon: The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.

Communion Antiphon: Amen, I say to you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you will receive, and it shall be given to you, says the Lord.

Next WeekOur Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

First reading: - Daniel 7:13-14 Second reading: - Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: - John 18:33-37

CountersSun 18 November: Group 12 - Kalyani & Nicole Ferdinand, Mr & Mrs DeCruz, Tim ScullySun 25 November: Group 13 - Jim & Elaine Henderson, Ed Holland, Mary Farrell, Anselm Almeida

Sun 25 November:07.00pm: Arlene D'Cruz, Conrad D'Cruz, Moira Ryan08.15am: Placida Adaman, Therese Adaman09.30am: Nicole Vellin, Jacinta Ioane Alice Chong, M Mathews11.00am: Bernice D'Rose, Doug D'Rose, Michael Thomas05.30pm: Z A Espedillon, A Espedillon, R Paterson

Lectors

50 years in 2006

St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.

OUR PARISH PRAYER

4th Sunday of AdventAs the end of the liturgical year approaches, the Church considers what the scriptures mean by the 'end of this present age'. All of us face the end of things, whether phases in our lives, the end of a relationship, life-styles, a job, the prospect of relocation to another town or state. The year ends, whether liturgical, calendar, tax or financial. New things cannot begin unless something ends first.

The parable of the fig tree is a call to read the signs of the times. Even in this generation, God's victory is being worked out - if we but have the eyes to see. Each moment is a critical moment; it will not come again. As for how long the end-time, the time of struggle, will last, that is God's prerogative. It is not for us to know or even speculate.

One day, our world will come to an end, transformed by the Lord's coming. Do we see that event as a promise, or a threat?

From Break Open the Word

KEEP ME SAFE, O GOD; YOU ARE MY HOPE.

NATIONAL PRAYER

Gracious God, You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people.

We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ.

You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace, and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives.Attune our hearts and minds to the presence of your Holy Spirit, that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice.

With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel, we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Various members of our Parish Groups shall light the Year of Grace candle at each Mass, signifying the light of Christ in our lives.

In our parish we have always had a changing population. At every weekend Mass we are all very aware at two particular times during Mass- and they are not necessarily times when we are praying! It is when the collections are being taken up and today we ask one of the collectors at each Mass to light our Year of Grace candle for us.

yearofgraceSTARTINGAFRESHFROMCHRIST

† We pray in thanksgiving for Anthony Nguyen, Sr Irene Motha, Ninette Barrett,

Paul Camilleri, Mary Wright, Annaleen Bartholomeusz, and those who have died

recently in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Jack Martin, Gilberte

Bailouni, Kevin Bryant, Artemio Rivera Sr, Fatima R. Mateo, Gertrudes Aguilar, Alex Gomez, Rosario Machado, Edward Petersen, Marie Serpanchy, Eugenio Cimino, Victoria Ciartline, Tarra Petersen, Edouard Toussaint, Paul Toussaint, Johan Hoffner, Zora Hoffner, Mara Jurkic, Fleuriot Leveque, Willkerson Waterstone, Freda Ferron, Basil Ferron, Donald & Aileen Ferron, Phyllis & Owen Gomes, Rita Migliorini.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Kathryn Day, Pamela Thomas, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE During the month of November we pray at every mass for all deceased parishioners, relatives, and friends. You are invited again this year, to write the names of all your deceased relatives and friends on the Book of Remembrance forms that are placed in the foyer and return them as soon as possible so that we can compile a Book of Remembrance that will be placed in the Church during the month of November.

At the 9.30am Sunday Mass. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them

with the Word of God and activities appropriate for their age.

Children's Liturgy

THE RITE OF COMMISSIONING EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNIONExtraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion on the new roster will be commissioned at all the Masses next

weekend. Please meet in the gathering space, 15

minutes before the Mass you attend, for further information about the process.

Bayside Young Disciples (BYD) invites all young people aged 15-25 to attend a three day residential youth retreat at Golden Valley Lodge, Flinders between 11-13 January 2013. For more info phone 97833484 or find us on facebook!

“An Experience of Catholic Culture”Catholic Theological College Study Tour & Pilgrimage

15 Nov – 14 Dec 2013Ireland- England- Spain-Italy.

Tour Leaders: Rev Prof Austin Cooper omi AM & Dr Frances Baker rsm.

Information Session: Thurs Dec 6 2012 between 5.00 pm-7.00pm. RSVP & further information:

Dr Frances Baker rsm. Phone: 9412 3303 Email: fbaker@ctc.edu.au

Wednesday Friends will be meeting in the gathering Space at 10.30am on Wednesday 21st November 2012. Bingo followed by lunch at Red Rooster Springvale Rd, at your own cost. All welcome to join us.

Remembrance Mass will be held on Thursday 22nd November 2012 at 7.30pm in the Church.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of:- Pastoral Associate - Formation in Faith (Children and Young Adults, Parish of Port Melbourne and Middle Park- Pastoral Associate - St Clement of Rome, Bulleen Parish- Pastoral Associate, St John the Baptist Parish - Ferntree Gully- Bookkeeper & Administration Officer, Catholic Society for Marriage Education - East Melbourne - Pastoral Associate - St Peter's, Clayton Parish- Cook, Mercy Sisters - Fitzroy- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Officer - East Melbourne Further details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: http://www.cam.org.au/Jobs.aspx

Administrative Assistant Billings LIFE – Leaders in Fertility Education, in Burwood Highway, East Burwood has a part-time position available for a person with computer and office procedures skills. The hours are 2 days per week - 6 hours per day. The remuneration offered by this not-for-profit organisation is modest, but the personal rewards are enormous. The salary rate is according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Clerical and Secretarial rate of pay, grade 4 position. Please telephone 9802 2022 for an application form or email: manager@thebillingsovulationmethod.org

Grief Support St Anthony's Grief Support Group will next meet on Wednesday 21st November at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. If you are struggling with grief from any loss in your life we invite you to join us on our journey where we support each other with compassion and friendship. For further information, please ring Maria Jones on 97924755 or 0414 520 488 (if you know of anyone who might benefit from this group, please extend an invitation).

Charismatic prayer group will meet in Church for Adoration of Blessed Sacrament on Monday 19 November 2012 at 8.00pm. Presider Rev Fr. Richard Rosse. All are welcome to join in the Adoration hour.

An Evening for Ministers of Music and Song

An invitation to all involved in the music ministry of St Anthony's Parish - Musicians and singers, current and new.WHEN: Wednesday, 12 December 2012 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pmWHERE: St Anthony's Gathering Space and Church facilitated by Dr Paul Taylor, Coordinator of Liturgy – Archbishops' Office *for Evangelisation.

* Choosing Liturgical hymns: resources and strategies* Planning/Prioritising Mass Settings/Parts of the Mass/Ministerial Chants across the Liturgical Year* Organ accompaniment of Congregation and Cantor: Principles and Techniques* Music who we are, what are the issues and challenges?

† The Funeral Mass of Paul Camilleri is at 11am Tuesday 20th November in St Anthony’s Church.† The Funeral Mass of Mary Wright is at 11am Wednesday 21st November in St Anthony’s Church.

WYD Group Leaders' Information SessionSaturday 24 November, 2pm - 5pm

Want to be a group leader with the Victorian pilgrimage at WYD in Rio? Group leaders will play a very important role in the mission and organisation of Victoria's pilgrimage to WYD2013. All those interested in becoming a leader are invited to attend this key information session, where we will explain the group leader role and how to apply for the position.When: Saturday 24 November, 2-5pmWhere: Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East MelbourneContact: Brendan Lindsay on (03) 9412 3306 or wyd2013@cam.org.au

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Meeting on Wednesday 21st November after 9.30am Mass in the Parish Centre. Enquiries Margaret Foy 9547 0939

Carols Around the Piano Please come and join in the songs and Christmas Festivities at the Catholic Women’s League. Tuesday, 4th December, 2012, at 86 Clarendon Drive, Keysborough. Time: 11am. Contact: Sue 9798 2501 or Kathryn 9548 4809. Gold coin donation please. Light lunch provided.

Feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The El Shaddai Group invites everybody for a Mass at 6.30pm followed by refreshments on Nov. 27, 2012 at St Anthony’s Church. Everyone welcome.

NATIONAL PRAYER

Gracious God, You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people.

We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ.

You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace, and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives.Attune our hearts and minds to the presence of your Holy Spirit, that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice.

With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel, we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Various members of our Parish Groups shall light the Year of Grace candle at each Mass, signifying the light of Christ in our lives.

In our parish we have always had a changing population. At every weekend Mass we are all very aware at two particular times during Mass- and they are not necessarily times when we are praying! It is when the collections are being taken up and today we ask one of the collectors at each Mass to light our Year of Grace candle for us.

yearofgraceSTARTINGAFRESHFROMCHRIST

† We pray in thanksgiving for Anthony Nguyen, Sr Irene Motha, Ninette Barrett,

Paul Camilleri, Mary Wright, Annaleen Bartholomeusz, and those who have died

recently in the peace of Christ.

† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Jack Martin, Gilberte

Bailouni, Kevin Bryant, Artemio Rivera Sr, Fatima R. Mateo, Gertrudes Aguilar, Alex Gomez, Rosario Machado, Edward Petersen, Marie Serpanchy, Eugenio Cimino, Victoria Ciartline, Tarra Petersen, Edouard Toussaint, Paul Toussaint, Johan Hoffner, Zora Hoffner, Mara Jurkic, Fleuriot Leveque, Willkerson Waterstone, Freda Ferron, Basil Ferron, Donald & Aileen Ferron, Phyllis & Owen Gomes, Rita Migliorini.

† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Kathryn Day, Pamela Thomas, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer!

Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.

Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.

THIS WEEK

A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE During the month of November we pray at every mass for all deceased parishioners, relatives, and friends. You are invited again this year, to write the names of all your deceased relatives and friends on the Book of Remembrance forms that are placed in the foyer and return them as soon as possible so that we can compile a Book of Remembrance that will be placed in the Church during the month of November.

At the 9.30am Sunday Mass. This caters for the needs of the younger members of the Parish, presenting them

with the Word of God and activities appropriate for their age.

Children's Liturgy

THE RITE OF COMMISSIONING EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNIONExtraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion on the new roster will be commissioned at all the Masses next

weekend. Please meet in the gathering space, 15

minutes before the Mass you attend, for further information about the process.

Bayside Young Disciples (BYD) invites all young people aged 15-25 to attend a three day residential youth retreat at Golden Valley Lodge, Flinders between 11-13 January 2013. For more info phone 97833484 or find us on facebook!

“An Experience of Catholic Culture”Catholic Theological College Study Tour & Pilgrimage

15 Nov – 14 Dec 2013Ireland- England- Spain-Italy.

Tour Leaders: Rev Prof Austin Cooper omi AM & Dr Frances Baker rsm.

Information Session: Thurs Dec 6 2012 between 5.00 pm-7.00pm. RSVP & further information:

Dr Frances Baker rsm. Phone: 9412 3303 Email: fbaker@ctc.edu.au

Wednesday Friends will be meeting in the gathering Space at 10.30am on Wednesday 21st November 2012. Bingo followed by lunch at Red Rooster Springvale Rd, at your own cost. All welcome to join us.

Remembrance Mass will be held on Thursday 22nd November 2012 at 7.30pm in the Church.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the positions of:- Pastoral Associate - Formation in Faith (Children and Young Adults, Parish of Port Melbourne and Middle Park- Pastoral Associate - St Clement of Rome, Bulleen Parish- Pastoral Associate, St John the Baptist Parish - Ferntree Gully- Bookkeeper & Administration Officer, Catholic Society for Marriage Education - East Melbourne - Pastoral Associate - St Peter's, Clayton Parish- Cook, Mercy Sisters - Fitzroy- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Officer - East Melbourne Further details can be found on either the Archdiocese website at: http://www.cam.org.au/Jobs.aspx

Administrative Assistant Billings LIFE – Leaders in Fertility Education, in Burwood Highway, East Burwood has a part-time position available for a person with computer and office procedures skills. The hours are 2 days per week - 6 hours per day. The remuneration offered by this not-for-profit organisation is modest, but the personal rewards are enormous. The salary rate is according to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Clerical and Secretarial rate of pay, grade 4 position. Please telephone 9802 2022 for an application form or email: manager@thebillingsovulationmethod.org

Grief Support St Anthony's Grief Support Group will next meet on Wednesday 21st November at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. If you are struggling with grief from any loss in your life we invite you to join us on our journey where we support each other with compassion and friendship. For further information, please ring Maria Jones on 97924755 or 0414 520 488 (if you know of anyone who might benefit from this group, please extend an invitation).

Charismatic prayer group will meet in Church for Adoration of Blessed Sacrament on Monday 19 November 2012 at 8.00pm. Presider Rev Fr. Richard Rosse. All are welcome to join in the Adoration hour.

An Evening for Ministers of Music and Song

An invitation to all involved in the music ministry of St Anthony's Parish - Musicians and singers, current and new.WHEN: Wednesday, 12 December 2012 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pmWHERE: St Anthony's Gathering Space and Church facilitated by Dr Paul Taylor, Coordinator of Liturgy – Archbishops' Office *for Evangelisation.

* Choosing Liturgical hymns: resources and strategies* Planning/Prioritising Mass Settings/Parts of the Mass/Ministerial Chants across the Liturgical Year* Organ accompaniment of Congregation and Cantor: Principles and Techniques* Music who we are, what are the issues and challenges?

† The Funeral Mass of Paul Camilleri is at 11am Tuesday 20th November in St Anthony’s Church.† The Funeral Mass of Mary Wright is at 11am Wednesday 21st November in St Anthony’s Church.

WYD Group Leaders' Information SessionSaturday 24 November, 2pm - 5pm

Want to be a group leader with the Victorian pilgrimage at WYD in Rio? Group leaders will play a very important role in the mission and organisation of Victoria's pilgrimage to WYD2013. All those interested in becoming a leader are invited to attend this key information session, where we will explain the group leader role and how to apply for the position.When: Saturday 24 November, 2-5pmWhere: Thomas Carr Centre, 278 Victoria Parade, East MelbourneContact: Brendan Lindsay on (03) 9412 3306 or wyd2013@cam.org.au

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Meeting on Wednesday 21st November after 9.30am Mass in the Parish Centre. Enquiries Margaret Foy 9547 0939

Carols Around the Piano Please come and join in the songs and Christmas Festivities at the Catholic Women’s League. Tuesday, 4th December, 2012, at 86 Clarendon Drive, Keysborough. Time: 11am. Contact: Sue 9798 2501 or Kathryn 9548 4809. Gold coin donation please. Light lunch provided.

Feast of the Apparition of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The El Shaddai Group invites everybody for a Mass at 6.30pm followed by refreshments on Nov. 27, 2012 at St Anthony’s Church. Everyone welcome.

First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3

A reading from the prophet Daniel

‘At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.’

The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 15:5. 8-11

R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. R.

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. R.

You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever. R.

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14. 18

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

All the priests stand at their duties every day, offering over and over again the same sacrifices which are quite incapable of taking sins away. Christ, on the other hand, has offered one single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place for ever, at the right hand of God, where he is now waiting until his enemies are made into a footstool for him. By virtue of that one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying. When all sins have been forgiven, there can be no more sin offerings. The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Luke 21:36

Alleluia, alleluia!

Be watchful and pray constantly, that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 13:24-32

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory; then too he will send the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven.

‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you, when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

‘But as for that day or hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father.’

The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD