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Entrance Antiphon: Ps 83: 10-11 Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. 1st Reading: Isaiah 56:1,6-7 I will bring foreigners to my holy mountain Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66(67):2-3,5-6,8 O God, let all the nations praise you! 2nd Reading: Romans 11:13-15,29-32 With Israel, God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 4:23 Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom and healed all who were sick. Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 The Canaanite woman debates with Jesus and saves her son Communion Antiphon: Ps 129: 7 With the Lord there is mercy; in him is plentiful redemption. 15 / 16 August 2020 St Michael’s Church - Meadowbank Vol. 10 Issue 28 Gospel Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went and pleaded with him. ‘Give her what she wants,’ they said ‘because she is shouting after us.’ He said in reply, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.’ But the woman had come up and was kneeling at his feet. ‘Lord,’ she said ‘help me.’ He replied, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the house-dogs.’ She retorted, ‘Ah yes, sir; but even house-dogs can eat the scraps that fall from their master’s table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.’ And from that moment her daughter was well again. The Parish Bulletin Matthew 15:21-28 www.stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.au 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A/2 Reflection by Fr Emmanuel Seo “Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.” St. Michael’s presbytery has a double garage with two separate switches for each door. Adjacent to the garage is my study room, which makes it a convenient access for going in and out of the house. Usually, when I enter the garage from the study, I would step out of my study, close the door behind me, then open either one of the doors using the switch. At night, I’d obviously need some light to do this. But every now and then I get lazy and can’t be bothered to switch on the light or use my phone as a torch. Then there are other times, when I may decide to play a little game with my senses in the dark. But how is one supposed to open the garage door without seeing? Beforehand, I’d take a long look at the door switch and estimate the direction and the number of needed steps. I then close the door behind me (all dark at this point), raise my right hand at about 45 degrees to prevent walking into the door/wall, then take the pre-calculated number of steps forward, hoping to reach the correct door switch. About 30 percent of the time, the hand
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Entrance Antiphon:Ps 83: 10-11Turn your eyes, O God, ourshield; and look on the face ofyour anointed one; one daywithin your courts is better thana thousand elsewhere.
1st Reading: Isaiah 56:1,6-7I will bring foreigners to my holymountain
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 66(67):2-3,5-6,8
O God, let all thenations praise you!
2nd Reading:Romans 11:13-15,29-32With Israel, God never takes backhis gifts or revokes his choice
Gospel Acclamation:Matthew 4:23Alleluia, alleluia!Jesus preached the Good Newsof the kingdom and healed allwho were sick. Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28The Canaanite woman debateswith Jesus and saves her son
Communion Antiphon:Ps 129: 7With the Lord there is mercy;in him is plentiful redemption.
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GospelJesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to theregion of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came
a Canaanite woman from that districtand started shouting, ‘Sir, Son ofDavid, take pity on me. My daughteris tormented by a devil.’ But heanswered her not a word. And hisdisciples went and pleaded with him.‘Give her what she wants,’ they said‘because she is shouting after us.’ He
said in reply, ‘I was sent only to thelost sheep of the House of Israel.’But the woman had come up andwas kneeling at his feet. ‘Lord,’ shesaid ‘help me.’ He replied, ‘It is notfair to take the children’s food andthrow it to the house-dogs.’ She
retorted, ‘Ah yes, sir; but even house-dogs can eat the scraps that fallfrom their master’s table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, youhave great faith. Let your wish be granted.’ And from that momenther daughter was well again.
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Matthew 15:21-28
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A/2
Reflection by Fr Emmanuel Seo
“Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.”
St. Michael’s presbytery has a double garage with two separate switches foreach door. Adjacent to the garage is my study room, which makes it aconvenient access for going in and out of the house. Usually, when I enter thegarage from the study, I would step out of my study, close the door behindme, then open either one of the doors using the switch. At night, I’d obviouslyneed some light to do this. But every now and then I get lazy and can’t bebothered to switch on the light or use my phone as a torch. Then there areother times, when I may decide to play a little game with my senses in thedark. But how is one supposed to open the garage door without seeing?Beforehand, I’d take a long look at the door switch and estimate the directionand the number of needed steps. I then close the door behind me (all dark atthis point), raise my right hand at about 45 degrees to prevent walking intothe door/wall, then take the pre-calculated number of steps forward, hopingto reach the correct door switch. About 30 percent of the time, the hand
The Parish BulletinAcknowledgement of the land
We acknowledge the traditional ownersand custodians of this land, theWallumattagal clan, part of the Dharugpeople of the Eoira nation. We walkgently on the land, sharing it with themas we now work and live on it.
Parish DirectoryParish Administrator: Fr Emmanuel SeoEmail: [email protected] address &contact number:45 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9809-3536Email:[email protected] hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmSecretaries: Lou Temprosa (Tue-Wed) Marilyn Vallejo (Thu-Fri)Sacramental Coordinators:Marisa Squadrito & Liz [email protected] Editor: Meynardo TalisayonParish Bulletin email address:[email protected] submit requests for publication by12 noon Wednesday.Acolytes: Arthur LeeReaders & Special Ministers ofCommunion:Sue Metzmacher(Weekdays & Special Roster)Prescilla Luzon (Vigil Mass)Felicity Donnelly (Sundays)Music MinistryCoordinators - 5:30pm Saturday Masses:1st Saturday - Richard Borges (FamilyMass)2nd Saturday - David Foong3rd Saturday - Prescilla Luzon4th Saturday - Aneela PereiraMusic Ministry - Sunday Masses:1st & 3rd SUN 8am - John Brazier2nd SUN 8am – Muntia Gouw4th SUN 8am - Peter & Jenchris1st & 5th SUN 10am – Mary Towers2nd SUN 10 am – Peter & Jenchris3rd SUN 10am – David Foong4th SUN 10am – Muntia GouwChildren’s Liturgy - Cindy FrancisOther Ministry LeadersUshers/Collectors - Michael WixtedAltar Society - Marie BennettLiturgy Committee - Sue MetzmacherFinance Committee - Stephen ToppleSt Vincent de Paul Society - Jim LemckeCatechists - Judith OrrockParish Safeguarding Support Officer -Lou Temprosa
St Michael’s Primary SchoolSchool Principal - Mr Brian Story53 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114Phone: 9808 2658 Fax: 9807 2330Email:[email protected]
Welcome to St Michael’s Church -Meadowbank! A warm welcome to all attendees &visitors to our church! May you find our parish communitya place where your faith life will be nourished and you willtake up the invitation to share your special gifts and talents.Your prayers, presence, talents & skills are most welcome.
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reaches the switch or thereabouts. The other 70 percent accounts for missingthe switch completely, but being reasonably close that I can look for it byfeeling my way around.
Faith, I believe, can be somewhat similar to this. We’ve been shown by Jesusour destination hoped for – his heavenly kingdom. So we fix our gaze on itthen close the door behind us, leaving the old life of sin and choosing insteadto journey towards his Promised Land. As soon as the door is closed there’sno looking or turning back. Yet we are caught in a dilemma as the pathforward isn’t necessarily clear. Nevertheless, it is important to remainsteadfast, since we’ve already seen a glimpse of the Lord’s promise. Sofirstly, we let our spiritual eyes adjust to the surrounding darkness, that is, tobe more aware of the temptations and evils in the world. Then as we detect asubtle glimmer of light – i.e. Christ’s light of hope – we take courage andbegin to step forward. Along the way, some missteps may occur, but we canalways stop, refocus, and return to Christ’s light through the sacraments –especially Confession and Holy Communion. Should we fall or run into awall, we can get up again and continue on towards Jesus, following his voice,being guided by the gentle light which shows the way back to our heavenlyhome. And we can be assured the door will finally be opened!
The Canaanite woman in the Gospel was a pagan, meaning she was in thedark without a history of faith in the One True God. Yet as soon as she foundthe light in Jesus Christ, she closed the door to her unenlightened past andwholly committed herself to the Saviour. Admittedly, she didn’t quite reachhim the first time as her request was initially rejected. Still, she still did notlose heart. She kept her faith and relentlessly sought the Lord’s mercy, forwhich she received a two-fold reward – her daughter being cured as well ashaving her faith affirmed. Imagine what a thrill it would be for a pianist to betold by Mozart or Beethoven, “You’re a great musician.” So could there be agreater honour or a worthier affirmation than to be told by Christ himself,“Woman, you have great faith”? Likewise, may we never be complacent, forthe Lord always yearns to increase our faith, being eager to open the doors toheaven. Hence, what we need is a fervent and persevering faith, one which isnot diminished by occasional setbacks or deterred by tribulations. Seeing ourfaith, then, the Lord may respond, ‘Let your wish be granted. Come into mykingdom!’
Reflection Continued
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Collections Update 9 August 2020Thank you for the generosity of all parishioners.1st Collection (assists clergy): $2nd Collection -loose & envelopes-(parish costs): $DIRECT TRANSFER GIVINGPlease consider using a direct recurring automatic transfer forSunday offerings. It is a safe, secure process that each person caneasily setup via their own online banking to give to the parish ona weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.Parish First Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04292002; Account Name: St Michael’s PastoralRevenueParish Second Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; AccountNumber: 04295003; Account Name: St Michael’s ChurchPlease use your envelope number (if you have one) as areference for the transaction.CREDIT CARD GIVINGPlease contact the Parish Office to setup giving via credit cards.NOTE: Direct Bank Transfers are included at the end of themonth.
PULPIT POINTS 16 August 2020• You can’t break the Seal - Archbishop Costelloe’smessage to WA Parliament• Maronites unite for Beirut• Tu es Sacerdos! Extraordinary Form priest ordained• A new Vice Chancellor for ACU• Movie review: The Grizzlies• Hard data: what the Plenary needs
From St Michael's Primary SchoolFamily Educator- Kirrily McDermottPlaygroup Online- 10am- 10.45am on ThursdaysDue to covid19, Playgroup will now be run online via zoom.Each session includes games, story-time, simple craft andsongs. There is a theme each week and it is especiallyappropriate for children aged 3-5 and their carers. The Zoommeeting ID each week is 947 3398 5440 and the passwordis 527990. Please join in!Recharge- 30 minutes for your mind, body and soul-12.30- 1pm on FridayJoin us for Recharge, a 30 minute online session that willinclude 10 minutes for your body (gentle exercise), 10minutes for your mind (inspiring talks) and 10 minutes foryour soul (prayer and meditation). The Zoom meeting ID is952 0319 3036 and the password is 963453.Resilience webinar for Parents and carersOur school will host a free parent webinar on buildingresilience in children. Please register for the event athttps://www.trybooking.com/book/evnt?eid=642929&
NOTE: Those who haven’t donetheir Mandatory SALT Trainingplease contact the parish office
ASAPSAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION
SALT TRAINING(Mandatory)
If you are one of the following: - Acolytes - Communion Ministers - Readers - Ushers - Collectors - Musicians/ Choirs - Welcomers - Catechists & Helpers - AV Operators - Children’s Liturgy Coordinator & Helpers - Altar Society Members - All Volunteers or are considering volunteeringYou are required to complete this ParishCompliance. This includes:• Obtain a Working with Children Check• Sign a Volunteers Form• Sign a Code of Conduct Form• Do an online Induction course on Safeguarding(SALT Training). To complete the online course,
please ring the Parish office on 9809 3536 or email us at [email protected] to set up an online account with the Archdiocese.
CatholicCare outreach to the lonely and isolated CatholicCare, through its CCareline 13 18 19 number and the Parish Volunteer Program in partnership with the Archdiocese of Sydney, is working together as the ‘hands and feet of Christ in the community’ reaching out to those most in need in our parishes and beyond. To register or learn more about the Parish Volunteer Program call CCareline on 13 18 19.
Parent Line: 1300 1300 52 Many families are in the midst of or are facing serious challenges
in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and need extra support but don’t know where to start. Parent Line can help parents by providing support and strategies to manage. Call us 7 days a week on 1300 1300 52.
CatholicCare supporting seniors CatholicCare Home Care services for seniors can help
parishioners navigate the complicated My Aged Care system and provide services for seniors so they can live life to the full. Call our friendly team on 13 18 19 and we can arrange for one of our Home Care Specialists to talk you through the process.
CatholicCare Marriage Preparations Marriage Education Goes Virtual: CatholicCare has quickly
adapted to social distancing laws, providing marriage education virtually from mid-March. If you are engaged and are planning on getting married soon CatholicCare is still able to provide you with your marriage education course during this time. We expect demand to surge when social distancing rules are relaxed further, so don’t miss out. Book now! Call 13 18 19.
Roster: 22 / 23 August 2020
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Prayer to St Michael theArchangel. Saint Michael the Archangel,defend us in the day of battle. Be oursafeguard against the wickedness and snaresof the devil. May God rebuke him, wehumbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of theheavenly host, by the power of God, cast
into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander throughthe world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Liturgy for this week (17 - 23 Aug 2020)
Sacraments:Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:45pm-5:15pm (AEST)Devotions:Prayer for Priests: Every 1st Saturday at 8:45amFirst Friday Sacred Heart Devotion:4th September at 7:00pmMorning Prayer: Every Sunday at 7:35amRosary: 8:50am on weekdays before the Mass (except Friday)Holy Hour and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:(With Reconciliation and Benediction)8:15am-9:15am every Friday & SaturdayDivine Mercy Novena & Chaplet - Wednesdays after AM Mass
Time Acolyte ReadersExtraordinaryMinisters of HolyCommunion
5:30PMVigil Jim Lemcke
Arlene BurtonSue Metzmacher N/A
8:00AM Meynardo Talisayon Agnes AldanaMel Talisayon N/A
10:00AM John FillionJoel Tabuso
Raul NigliCharlene Harrison N/A
Church Cleaning, Altar Linen & FlowersWe have a great team of helpers who arrange flowers, clean andvacuum the church on a weekly basis. We always need more help.Contact Marie Bennett on 0447 830 551 to volunteer. Flowerscost about $100 per week. Please consider donating to the AltarSociety. Donation boxes are at the church doors or can be madethrough the Parish Office.
Parish Weekly Mass OfferingsTuesday 18th August 9:15am
Mass of Remembrance for A. PankajamWednesday 19th August 9:15am
Mass of Remembrance for Eileen ScottThursday 20th August 9:15am
Mass of Remembrance for Tan Ty Bee HongFriday 21st August 9:15am
Mass of Remembrance for Eileen ScottSaturday 22nd August 9:15am
Mass of Remembrance for Eileen Scott
Saints of the weekWed 19 Saint John Eudes, PriestThu 20 Saint Bernard, Abbot, DoctorFri 21 Saint Pius X, PopeSat 22 Our Lady, Mother and Queen
Baptism: Jordan Ray AdamsDate: 16 August
Time: 11:30am Parents: Michael & Rubelyn AdamsMass Services this week:
Weekday Masses:No need to register in website9:15am - Monday - Communion Service - Suspended until further notice9.15am - Tuesday to SaturdayWeekend Masses:MUST REGISTER IN WEBSITE5:30pm - Saturday Vigil Mass (AEST)8:00am & 10:00am - Sunday Masses
WEEKEND MASSESThe church can accommodate up to 100 people withthe government prescribed social distancing.Registrations in the Parish Website arerecommended to attend the weekend masses.CONTACT THE OFFICE IN THE ABSENCEOF INTERNET by Friday. (Office is closed onMonday, Saturday & Sunday). In case you havemissed , you are welcome to come early and registerat the door., If there is a spot available.For cancellations, please ring the Parish Office byFriday.
FACEMASKS. The NSWGovernment has recommendedparishioners wear face maskswhen attending religious servicesas an additional safeguard to helpcombat the spread of COVID-19.
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LIVESTREAM MASSES ARE AVAILABLE ATST MARY'S CATHEDRAL websitehttps://www.stmaryscathedral.org.au/ at 1:10pm (Mon-Fri), 9am(Sat) & 10:30am (Sun).St Patrick’s Churchill website www.stpatschurchhill.org andYoutube Channel.
THE PIETY STALL WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHERNOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Consider becoming a CatechistRing Judith Orrock on 98742825 if you areinterested. You will be trained in conducting aclass, what to teach and provided all teachingmaterials to make you a successful catechist.
