Mullumbimby“I am here among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:2

Serving the Catholic Community in the Brunswick Valley

33rd Sunday Ord Time - Year C13th November, 2016

Liturgy this weekPsalm Response

The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.

Gospel AcclamationAlleluia, alleluia!

Lift up your heads and see;your redemption is near at hand.

Alleluia!

Sunday Mass ReadingsSunday, 13th November

33rd Sunday in Ord TimeMal 3: 19-20;

2 Thess 3 7-12;Lk 21:5-19.

Sunday, 20th NovemberFeast of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe2 Sam 5: 1-3;Col 1: 12-20;Lk 23: 35-43

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St John’s Catholic Parish

Mass Times this week:WEEKDAY MASS

MullumbimbyWednesday 9.30am

Adoration after Mass Friday 9.30amOrdinariate Rite

Brunswick HeadsThursday 5.30pm

Adoration, Rosary prior to Mass

WEEKEND MASSBrunswick Heads

Saturday Vigil 6pmMullumbimbySunday 8am

Reconciliation 7.30am

Doors close on the Year of MercyTHE Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy has been a period of prayer initiated by Pope Francis to acknowledge that all people are sinners and require forgiveness as well as forgiving others.

Like previous Jubilees it is seen by the Church as a period for remission of sins and universal pardon focusing particularly on God’s forgiveness and mercy.

It is the 27th Holy Year in history, following the ordinary 2000 Jubilee during John Paul 11’s papacy. The opening day of the Jubilee was also the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Francis declared the Jubilee was to be celebrated around the world. For the first time holy doors were opened not only in Rome but special ‘Doors of Mercy’ were opened at cathedrals and other churches around the world. The Holy Doors in the basilicas of Rome and in the dioceses of the world will all be closed on Sunday, November 13.

Closing of the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica and the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, will be on Sunday, November 20, feast of Christ the King.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever

sees you sees Him. Show us

your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!”You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with His anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

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St John’s Catholic Parish, Mullumbimby

PRIEST: Fr Lyall CowellAddress: 15 Murwillumbah Road(PO Box 27,)Mullumbimby, 2482Phone: 6684 2106Mobile: 0423086984Parish email: mullumbimby@lismore.catholic.org.au

PARISH SECRETARY: Michelle DaviesOffice: Wed & Thurs 10am-5pm

CHURCHES:St John’s 15 Murwillumbah Rd,Mullumbimby

Our Lady of Lourdes50 Mullumbimbi StBrunswick Heads

PARISH SCHOOL: St John’s PrimaryPrincipal: Tim BleakleyPhone: 6684 2386

Contact Information

WelcomerReaders

Offertory Procession

Ministers of Communion

Data Projector

Rosters: 19/20th November - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Collection Counters Wed 16th Nov - Michael & Sandra Scarrabelotti

BRUNSWICK HEADS

Robyn MacdonaldFrances GodbeeJan ManglesonVolunteers please

Sandra ScarrabelottiMichael ScarrabelottiBrigitte Keil

MULLUMBIMBY

Liturgy Group

Vivianne PykeMichael TodG Walker and Family

Peter KiernanClaudia KiernanVeronica Bellenger

Jenny

SAINTS AND FEASTS16.11 St Margaret of Scotland - (1045–1093)An English princess of the House of Wessex, she was born in exile in Hungary. She was the sister of Edgar Ætheling, the short-ruling and uncrowned Anglo-Saxon King of England. Margaret and her family returned to England in 1057, but fled to the Kingdom of Scotland following the Norman conquest. Around 1070, she married Malcolm III of Scotland, becoming Scottish queen. She was a pious woman, and among charitable works she established a ferry across the Firth of Forth for pilgrims travelling to Dunfermline Abbey. 17.11 St Elizabeth of Hungary - (1207–1231), also known as Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia, was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary, Landgravine of Thuringia, Germany, and an early member of the Third Order of St. Francis, by which she is honored as its patroness. Elizabeth was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20. After her husband’s death she regained her dowry, using the money to build a hospital where she herself served the sick. - Wikipedia18.11 The Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts Peter and Paul, Apostles

St John’s Primary SchoolMullumbimby

Tim BleakleyPrincipal

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11 Murwillumbah Road, MullumbimbyPhone: 66842386

Let Us Pray FOR THOSE:Recently deceased: Patricia Moran, Ben Spencer, Sr Mary Keane rsj.Anniversaries: Patrick Creagan, Sylvia Condon, Charlie O’Donnell, Kelly Stuart, Keith Walker, Searl Browning.

Time of need: Pat Warren, Maureen Creagan, Mary Barnabi, Les Dennis, Jimmy Budd, Teresa Pezzutti, Pat and Elaine Walker, Elaine Quinn, Antoinette Noonan, Hazel O’Meara, Judy and Frank Mills, Baby Thomas and family, Maryann Paterson, Maree Wiesmes, Colleen Mudge, Norah Porthouse, Shirley Cairns, Jim Mills, Dan Boyle, Doug Spensley, Gerda Hughes, Peter Colville, Pam Fraser, Anne Carolan, Fr Andrew Benton, Samantha & Kate Holley, Mary Nicholson, Stephen Buckley, and Betina Abbott.Please let us know if names should be removed from list.

Clergy ConferenceFr. Lyall will be attending the annual Diocesan Clergy Conference at Coffs Harbour this week. Rev Deacon Graeme Davis (0417 241 564) is available for Emergency calls only.

Brunswick development meeting for parishionersSome time ago the Diocese contacted all the smaller parishes in the Diocese (e.g. Kyogle, Mullumbimby, Corakai etc.) requesting those parishes to form long term plans that would lead to financial stability. The Parish Financial Council, having the responsibility under Catholic Canon Law for the oversight of all parish finances and financial planning, developed a plan including a Parish Planned Giving Program and a major project. For many months the Finance Council has been working with the Diocese on these plans which the Diocese has approved and encouraged. The purpose of the meeting at Brunswick is to communicate this finalised decision to interested parishioners. The Brunswick meeting will be the only meeting held to convey these plans to all parishioners.

Gift for the ParishOn her recent visit to Poland for World Youth Day, Erin Moores returned with a gift for the parish; a ‘print’ of the Icon

of Our Lady of Czestochowa (the ‘Black Madonna’). The Icon has been associated with Poland for the past 600 years and the original is now in the monastery at Jasna Gora.The Icon shows Our Lady directing attention away from herself, gesturing with her right hand toward Jesus as the source of salvation. In turn, the child Jesus extends his right hand toward the viewer in blessing while holding a book of the gospels in his left hand.The Icon will be blessed this Sunday morning.

Today’s GospelIn the context of Luke, today’s Gospel appears near the end of Jesus’ teaching in Jerusalem, just prior to the events that will lead to his crucifixion. His warnings and predictions are ominous but can be read in many ways. To those who first heard Luke’s Gospel, those may have been words of encouragement. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans was history (70 AD); Luke’s Gospel, Catholic scholars propose, was written between 80 and 90 A.D. His audience was probably Gentile Christians. Luke here tries to interpret the fall of Jerusalem for them and to locate it in God’s plans for humankind (salvation history).

At the same time, Luke is suggesting to his audience that there will be a considerable elapse of time before Jesus’ final coming. Luke’s listeners have likely seen much upheaval and are anxious to know if these are the signs of Jesus’ coming. Luke is urging greater patience.

In the second part of today’s Gospel, Jesus warns that his followers will face persecution for their beliefs. Luke presents persecution as an opportunity for the followers of Jesus for “It will lead to your giving testimony” (Luke 21:13). In persecution God’s wisdom and power will be shown in the example of followers of Jesus. Perseverance in the face of persecution will lead to their salvation. Here Jesus is assuring his followers that God is present to all believers, even in times of trouble. Ultimately, Jesus will witness to this with his own death. As disciples of Jesus, we try to follow his example, trusting in God’s mercy and protection, even when we are facing difficulties. - Loyola Press

Advent Calendar - The Xt3 Advent calendar is a website and app that contains a variety of videos, meditations, and podcasts for the Christmas season. Xt3.com features the winning artworks of the 2015 Christmas Story Art Exhibition, painted by children in Years 5 and 6 from Sydney schools and surrounding areas. The app contains weekly videos highlighting words of love and compassion from St Teresa of Calcutta, reflections on Christmas carols, questions and answers from Xt3’s “Ask a Priest” forum, as well as messages from Pope Francis and Sydney’s Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. The app is free. Search for “Xt3 Advent” in the Google Play store or the App store.The first feature will be available on November 27. - CathNews

Year of Mercy Closing ServiceThe Closing Service for the Year of Mercy has been determined by Bishop Jarrett to be held this Sunday 13th Nov at St John’s Church at 8am.

Church Meeting ChangedA meeting about future development behind Our Lady of Lourdes Church will be held at Brunswick Heads following Mass on Saturday 19th Nov, NOT on Saturday 12th November as previously stated. Please see Page 3 for more information about the meeting.

Service of BenedictionA Service of Benediction will be held at St John’s Church on Friday 25th November at 7pm.

SAVE THE DATENOV 1-30: St Vinnie’s Byron Bay, Linen, Lace & Collectables Sale.18-20: Worldwide MarriageEncounter Weekend, Varroville.19: OLOL Development meeting, after Saturday Vigil.19: Fr James Mallon, San Sisto College, Evangalisation Initiative.20: Year of Mercy Closing Service, St John’s Church, 8am.25: Service of Benediction, St John’s Church, 7pm.30: Mass of Annointing, St John’s Church, 9.30am.

Christian MeditationParish Resource Room, Weds at 3.30pm. Phone Judy 0401629748.

Prayer GroupMary of the Angelus Intercessory Prayer Group, 10.30am, OLOL, Brunswick Heads, 2nd and 4th Friday of month. Enquiries or prayer requests, call Jan 0431 477445.

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Mass of AnnointingA Mass of Annointing will be held at St John’s Church on Wednesday 30th Nov, the Feast of St Andrew, at 9.30am.

St Vinnie’s SaleSt Vinnie’s Byron Bay are having their ‘Linen, Lace & Collectables Sale’ in the Marvel Street shop during November, while stock lasts.

Marriage EnrichmentA Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples will be held November 18-20 at Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville. Bookings at: nswbookings@wwme.org.au or Bill and Ardell Sharpe on 02 4283 3435.

“Never see a need... without doing something about it”St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

St Carthage’s Community Care provides care to older people, people with dementia, and children, young people and adults with disabilities. They also provide respite for carers. They offer care services across the Northern area of the Diocese. Contact them if you have any questions or would like more information on St Carthage’s Community Care.

Spiritual Reading at St John’s ChurchThere are many good books available for borrowing in the Parish Library located in St John’s Church. Feel free to avail yourself of these books at any time. Write your name and the title of the book(s) taken in the book provided.

On October 20th, the school celebrated St John’s Day with a beautiful liturgy in the outdoor prayer space. After the service children, parents and visitors joined in some fun activities ranging from cricket, parachute games, mini tennis, lego building and more. It was a special occasion and one that

has become a tradition at St John’s. Our popular school Facebook page also shared some photos from yesteryear for the occasion which certainly got some of the locals reminiscing. A big thank you to our wonderful Parish helpers Mary, Vivianne, Pam and Jan who assisted so willingly with morning tea.