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Under the Pastoral Care

of the Augustinians

The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, the traditional custodians of the land

on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God.

We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present.

Worshipping communities of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek

25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr B 23 September 2018

LITURGY TIMES

Saturday Reconciliation, 5-5:45pm

Vigil Mass, 6pm

Sunday Mass, 8am, 9.30am and 6pm

Youth Mass, 2nd & 4th Sun, 6pm Filipino Mass, 1st Sun, 3.30pm

Monday and Wednesday Mass, 7am

(except on Public Holidays which changes to 9.05am)

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mass, 9.05am

Anointing Mass, 1st Fri, 9.05am

Friday Night Devotions (7.30pm) 1st Fri, Taize & Exposition of the

Blessed Sacrament 3rd Fri, Divine Mercy & Exposition

of the Blessed Sacrament

Children’s Liturgy Sat 6pm and Sun 9.30am

2nd & 4th Sun of the month (during school term)

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals by appointment

Last week’s gospel, in which Jesus asked

his disciples, ‘Who do you say I am?’

marked a turning point in the gospel of

Mark. Having established in the minds of

the disciples that he is indeed the Messiah,

Jesus now begins to explore with them what

that really means and also what it means to

be a follower – a disciple – of the Messiah

who must be put to death. Having finally

come to some level of understanding that

Jesus is the Messiah, the disciples have

latched on to a very limited understanding

of Jesus’ Messiahship. They have assumed

that being Messiah meant that Jesus was

going to lead a triumphant victory over all

the woes of the Jews – it was a common

understanding and expectation of what the

Messiah would do. With this in mind, the

disciples begin to argue amongst

themselves about who will hold positions of

respect and power in the aftermath of Jesus’

great triumph. Despite what Jesus had just

said about being put to death and rising

again, the disciples simply couldn’t grasp

what he was saying and fell back onto a

familiar picture of the Messiah.

To really shake up the disciples and try to

make them pay attention to what he was

saying to them, Jesus put his arms around a

small child and told the disciples they had

to welcome little children in his name. Like

so many gospel images there is more going

on here than meets the eye. Children were

regarded as complete nobodies in the

culture of the time. They had no status and

absolutely no authority. Jesus is saying to

the disciples, don’t argue about who will be

the greatest; this child – this nobody – is

greater than anyone who lords it over others.

If you treat a nobody like this with respect,

you treat me with respect. © Greg Sunter

Creative Ministry Resources, Ltd..

Holy Spirit Parish St Clair - Erskine Park

(Parish Account)

Basicgift (Youth Ministry Account)

T he Vo ice F ro m T he Pe ws

FIRST READING Wisdom 2:12, 17-20

The wicked put God to the test.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 54.1-2, 3, 4+6 (R.4b)

The Lord upholds my life.

SECOND READING James 3:16 – 4:3

Wisdom versus jealousy and strife.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 2 Thessalonians 2.14

Alleluia, Alleluia! God has called us with the gospel, to share in the glory of our

Lord Jesus Christ Alleluia!

GOSPEL Mark 9:30-37

Jesus teaches that to rank first, disciples must serve all.

TRY TO FIND THESE WORDS: arguing arm Capernaum child disciples gather greatest house inside sent serve twelve

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr B 23 September 2018

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C N R O D R S E N T J M L A W

O L M I S E R V E C T X H T E

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C A P E R N A U M Y I U Y S V

R Y V X T T E K D V L D A T E

Y G A T H E R N J C A F Z R S

D V R K L V X A W H M I V M N

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M A R M T E C E V D B D S U L

C X Y B X V G R T Q P L E D I

C I N S I D E H O U S E E D G

Reflection

Historical Context – Messianic

Expectation

The term Messiah means anointed one. In

the era of the Kings of Israel, quite literally

someone was designated King by being

anointed – having oil poured over their head.

It’s easy to see that when the people of Israel

spoke about a ‘Messiah’ (an ‘anointed one’)

who would restore justice and peace, they

had in mind a great King. They even

expected that the new king would come

from the line of David, the line of the great

kings of their history. Jesus was working

against centuries of tradition when he tried

to get the disciples to see that the Messiah

could be something else.

Scriptural Context – 3 Predictions

This gospel event is the second of three

occasions in the gospel of Mark when Jesus

clearly makes a prediction about his death

and subsequent resurrection. They occur in

chapters 8, 9 and 10 of the gospel and all

three are associated with the disciples’ lack

of understanding about the mission and fate

of Jesus. In each case, Jesus could not speak

more plainly about what will happen to him

and yet the disciples fail to understand.

These three chapters have an overarching

image of the disciples’ ‘blindness’ to the

truth of Jesus’ message.

Have you thought? – Last of all?

Jesus tells his disciples that if anyone wants

to be first, they must make themself last of

all and servant of all. This is as challenging

to us today as it was to the disciples and

early Christians. Our world seems to

revolve around position, status and power –

whoever has the most toys wins! But what

Jesus advocated was a leadership based on

being of service to others. Being powerful

simply means you are in a position to help

even more people. Putting yourself last,

instead of first, gives respect, dignity and

power to others rather than to yourself.

Questions for Adults

Why might Jesus have wanted to go away

secretly to instruct his disciples? Have you

ever had the disciples’ experience of

completely missing an important point?

What are the attributes of being ‘first’ in our

contemporary society? How is it possible to

be first by making yourself last of all? Who

do you need to be more welcoming toward?

© Greg Sunter. Creative Ministry Resources, Ltd..

W O R D SEA RC H Those who serve others are greatest

A UG U ST INI AN SPI RITU A LIT Y

O N A L I GH TE R N OT E

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

Saint Augustine of Hippo

354-430 A.D.

© 2003 Creative Ministry Resources Pty , Inc

2 Worshipping communities of St Clair, Erskine Park and parts of Kemps Creek

A man stands on the floor of a factory, not doing any work. The CEO

comes up and asks his monthly salary. The man tells him it is $1000.

The CEO pulls out his wallet, gives the man $1000 and says, “Here's

your month salary. I pay people to work here. Get out and never

come back”.

The man leaves.

The CEO asks the other workers, “Who was that guy?”

They tell him he was the pizza delivery man.


HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 10TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr B 10 June 2018

REPORT OF PLANNED GIVING FOR WEEK ENDING 16/09/2018 1st Collection - Augustinians $ 1,521.15

TOTAL PLEDGED TOTAL RECEIVED PLEDGES NOT REC’VD 2nd Loose nil $ 725.30 nil Planned Giving Envelopes $ 1,247.50 $ 1,318.20 $ -70.70 PG by Electronic Fund Transfer nil nil nil Total Collection $ 2,043.50 Thank You.

PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Mon 24 September Lvl 2 Bible Study, Pioneers Rm, 7pm

Altar Servers Training, Church, 7.30pm Fiesta Meeting, Mercy Rm, 7.30pm

Tue 25 September SVDP, Mercy Room, 7pm

Baptism preparation, Pioneers Rm, 7.30pm

Diocesan SVDP Mass, Church, 7.30pm

Wed 26 September ENC, Grace Rm, 7.30pm

Marian Talk, Church, 7.30pm BASIC GIFT, Mercy Rm, 8pm

Thu 27 September Day 1 Marian Novena, Church, 7.30pm

Fri 28 September Children’s Choir Practice, Church,

4.30pm Day 2 Marian Novena, Church, 7.30pm

Sat 29 September RCIA, Pioneers Rm, 5pm

Commissioning of Altar Servers, 6pm Day 3 Marian Novena, Church, 7.30pm

Sun 30 September Commissioning of Altar Servers, 9.30am

CLP, Mackillop Pl, 2pm Day 4 Marian Novena, Church, 7.30pm

Mary Q&A | Wine, Cheese & Fire (18-35) & Social Night for 35-45yo, Pioneers Rm,

8.30pm

Under the Pastoral Care of the Augustinians 3

Under the

SICK Aproniano Estoque, Edelma Rosso, Delphine Ferriera, Margaret Guyatt, Rayne

Saunders, Dave Saunders, Isabella Hasson, Alicia Gajo, Malu Barroga, Francisco Floro, Michelle Candy Sy, Jansen Quinto, Fangatapu Apikotoa, Andrew Boulos, Emelia Rose Moya, Toula Kavich, Belen Valladores, Louis Tham, Erina Paul, Harry Young, Noemi Sahagun, Dorris Corrora, Benita Azores, Athena Iglesias, Rosalia Berin, Ailine Harris,

Sonia Sultana, Helen Gregoriou, Keorathana Luangrathnayasombat, Richard Ho, Anita Sharan, Catherine Kaye, Paul Martin, Marlo Macalalad, Beatrice Gonsalvez

RECENTLY DECEASED: Thomas Flood, Bruno Toke, Jenny Vilotte, Doris Correa, Elvira Puyat, Flor Basco

Bartolome, Edwin Mallillin, Elizabeth Magnaye

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: Mervyn Gabin, Wenceslao & Lydia Viajar, Danny Barnes, Sherwyn Gonsalvez, Fernando Siazon, Ermenia Gracias, George & Dorothy Gomes, Clare Yates, John Rufus Fernandez

Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time.

P RA YE R S FO R TH O SE IN O UR C O M MU NIT Y

Parents wishing to have their child

baptized are asked to contact the

Parish Office prior to attending a

preparation evening. Next Baptism

Preparation Evening is on Tue 25

September 2018, 7.30pm, Pioneers

Room. Presenters are Ben & Rhoda

Santiago.

T HI S WE E K IN SO CI AL J U STIC E DI AR Y :

W E LC O M E TO HO LY SP IR IT PA RI SH

Welcome to our Parish. If you are not already an active member of this Community,

consider sharing in what we have to offer. We serve the Community through

outreach, education, social activities, sacramental preparation, youth and comfort

to the sick and mourning. In addition to our spiritual and outreach organisations,

perhaps you have an interest in joining one of our many liturgical ministries as:

Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Usher, Greeter at Mass, or Choir.

Persons are formally registered by filling out a form that is then entered into the

parish data system (information supplied remains confidential). These forms are

available from the parish office or in the church foyer.

Wed 26 Sept: Int’l Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Thu 27 Sept: World Tourism Day Fri 28 Sept: World Maritime Day Sun 30 Sept: Social Justice Sunday

1ST COLLECTION: for the care of the clergy (Augustinians) 2ND COLLECTION: for the administration & maintenance costs of the parish

We welcome into our faith community

Charlotte Roberts (Daughter of Mitchell & Monique)

Ethan Ventura (Son of Nathan & Kate)

Abby Bissett (Daughter of Haydn & Kristy

Jaxson Haddad (Son of Michael & Jessica)

who will be baptised this Sunday

The Voice From The Pews

Are you interested to share your faith experiences, God-moments

or reflections that may help others to grow in their faith! Feeling

inspired to inspire others then write your name down on the sign-

on sheet in the foyer. The sharing can be in the form of an essay

around 300-500 words, a prayer or a poem. Sign-up sheet

available in the foyer.

18+ Theology of the Body Retreat

This is a parish run retreat for those who are interested in learning

more about ToB for teenagers/young adults. This is an

opportunity, to engage in a program called YOU: Life, Love and

the Theology of the Body and learn as a youth leader, parent of

a teen or as a curious young adult. Dates: Fri Nov 2 - Sun Nov 4

at the Augustinian Retreat House in Terrigal. Cost is $30 for

meals and accommodation. For more information please contact

Jacinta on [email protected] or sign up in the

church foyer. This is an adults only retreat lead by Fr Sumesh

Joseph OSA. Hosted by the Year of Youth Commission.

35-45yo Wine & Cheese Night

Are you curious about Mary? Would you like to meet others in

the parish your age? Come to a casual get together after the

Sunday Night Fiesta Novena Sunday 30 September at 7.30pm.

A panel of speakers including Fr Sumesh will answer your

questions on Mary. Byo. Please register your interest and

questions through Jacinta on [email protected] or

on the sign on sheet in the foyer. Hosted by Family Ministry.

Fiesta Lucky Door Prizes Wanted

If you have any unused gifts or items lying around the house, we

would love to take them off your hands as a donation for our

Fiesta Lucky Door Prizes. Please hand them into the Parish

Office already wrapped in non-translucent wrapping paper with

your name and the item you have donated.

Volunteers for Mamre Creche & Catholic Care Lawn Care

MAMRE is looking for motivated, caring people who enjoy

interacting with young children aged 0 to 5 years and can

volunteer their time in supporting the staff at the Crèche. Please

contact Iolanda Martino, (02) 8843 2506 email

[email protected]. Our Mamre Garden Services

employ disabled people in a lawn and garden service lawns for

both residential and commercial clients. The team of workers is

supervised by our Garden Crew Supervisor. If you’re interested

in having your lawns and/or gardens serviced by CatholicCare

please contact 02 8843 2500 or visit our website

www.ccss.org.au

Christmas Gifts, thank you! Thank you to all who supported the collection of Christmas gifts

for the poor children in Sri Lanka. Many of these children will

have a smile on their faces and will remember these gifts for

years. The gifts will be wrapped next week and shipped to

Colombo on Monday 1st October, for distribution by Priests’

and Sisters to the children in need.



P AR I SH N E W S AN D NO TI CE S

Parish Secretary Temporary Maternity Leave Position

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part-time position of Parish Secretary (Temporary) commencing on 04 December 2018. The vacancy has become available due to maternity leave. Duties include preparation of the weekly Parish Newsletter, routine correspondence, maintenance of parish registers, record keeping, general reception duties, word processing and management of office resources, liaison with suppliers and tradespersons as required, and provision of administrative support to the Parish Moderator and Parish Team. An advanced level of computer literacy and strong organizational and administrative skills are essential requirements for this position This is a part time position of 30 hours per week to be worked, over three or four days each week, as agreed. It is anticipated that the position will be for a maximum of 6 months. Suitable training will be arranged prior to commencement of duties. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 and commensurate with the applicant’s skill and experience. An understanding of and commitment to Catholic values and teachings is required. A copy of the position description is available on our Parish Website: www.holyspiritstclair.com.au. Written applications should include the names and contact details of at least two (2) recent referees. Applications marked ‘Confidential’ can be emailed to: [email protected] marked ‘Confidential’.

Applications Close: Friday 02 November 2018

mailto:[email protected]






Under the

P AR I SH N E W S AN D NO TI CE S

“When you feel the temptation to dwell on your own weakness, raise your eyes to Christ crucified and say: ‘Lord, I am a

poor sinner, but you can work the miracle of making me a little bit better’. In the Church, holy yet made up of sinners,

you will find everything you need to grow towards holiness.” (Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate 15)

SUPPORT THE KERALA FLOOD

APPEAL SAUSAGE SIZZLE ON:

29 Sept (after the Vigil Mass) 30 Sept (after the 9.30am Mass)

Join us for weekly reflection meetings and the ’30 day challenge for Men’ with the HSP Men’s Ministry,

starting Mon October 1! Email Vasco on [email protected] for instructions on how to register!

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7034628.Pope_Francis




Y O UT H C ORN ER

SA INT O F T H E W EE K

REFLECTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE by Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart

You often see them at football or cricket or basketball games – the giant hands with the index finger pointing up, and the rest of the fingers curled together. They usually say ‘number one’.

Jesus says if we focus on being number one, then we certainly are not number one. If we try to say we are the best, or the most important, or the greatest, then we truly are not. If we do our best to not brag but to serve everyone else’s needs and to build up everyone else’s confidence, that is the way to true stardom. How hard is it to be that way when the culture urges us to be number one? How would Jesus handle it if he were a teenager at your school this year? Can you follow his example? How? Why or why not?

Many teenagers report that they have more fun being members of social sporting teams than they do on a school or college team. They play more often, receive less criticism, and are under less pressure that way.

How is that preference related to the message of this Gospel?

If the goal is to always win and be the number one team, then most players fail, because there can only be one number one team in whatever sport, league or district you participate in; only one team can win. Everyone else loses. But if your goal is to learn, to put in the best possible effort, to improve and to have fun, then everyone can succeed; everyone wins. The score doesn’t matter. No one loses.

How is this philosophy of sports related to the Gospel message?

Could this philosophy of sports ever work in the professional area? Why or why not? In the high school area? Why or why not? In the college area? Why or why not?

Where does money enter into the picture? How is money connected to the current philosophy of sports? What would Jesus say about this connection?

T HE SUN DA Y F LO C K

THEMES FOR TEENS God will take care of us The Lord lifts up my life Sow the seeds of peace

Be a servant first Welcome the children

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

Patron Saint of Charities, Prisoners and Volunteers

Feast Day : September 27th St. Vincent de Paul was a French Roman Catholic priest who

dedicated his life to serving the poor. Vincent de Paul was one of

six children born to poor peasants in the French village of Pouy on

April 24, 1581. His first formal education was provided by the

Franciscans. He did so well, he was hired to tutor the children of a

nearby wealthy family. He used the monies he earned teaching to

continue his formal studies in theology.

He was ordained in 1600, and in 1605, while on a ship traveling

from Marseilles to Narbone, he was captured, brought to Tunis and sold as a slave. Two

years later he and his master managed to escape and both returned to France St. Vincent

travelled to Rome, where he became a chaplain to the Count of Goigny and was placed in

charge of distributing money to the deserving poor.

He spent his life preaching and helping the poor. He built hospitals for the sick, and

ministered to convicts. He established seminaries, and founded a religious institute of

priests, commonly referred to now as the Vincentians.

The Vincentians remain with us today with nearly 4,000 members in 86 countries. St

Vincent was 80 years old when he died in Paris on September 27, 1660.

Two miracles have been attributed to St Vincent. Pope Benedict XIII beatified him on

August 13, 1729, and he was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on 16th June, 1737.

An initiative of the Evangelization & Catechesis Commission


29 SEPT, 6PM

Acolyte/Senior Server

Tony Cleary

Devotional Stall

Lorensz Herft

Eucharistic Ministers

Janice Salmon

Dita Sy

Fiona Ferreira

Jeanne Appleton

Hazel Littlewood

Bernadette Stevens

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

Music

Victor Brangwin

Powerpoint

Sherise Oliveira

Reader 1

Michael Farrugia

Reader 2

Sylvia Herft

Commentator

Dawn Timmins

Junior Servers

Jake Fenech

Lucas Gil

Welcomers

Fiona Ferreira

Margaret Currie

David Currie

30 SEPT, 8AM

Acolyte/Senior Server Lou Szymkow

Devotional Stall

Volunteer Needed


Frances Flood

Annette Brackett

Ron Brackett

Lisa Brackett

Belen Leynes

Celeste Lapid

Ed DeLeon

Volunteer Needed

Music

Peter M/Micheal H

Powerpoint

Christine Younes

Reader 1

Vitolina Fidow

Reader 2

Volunteer Needed

Commentator

Belen Leynes

Junior Servers

Rhys Sarno

Isaiah Banguis

Welcomers

Frances Flood

Yvette Pinto

Dorotea Seed

30 SEPT, 9.30AM


Volunteer Needed

Devotional Stall

Marthese Grima


Tina Fernandes

Marthese Grima

Nida Hawley

Marie Sanosa

Sina Carvalho

Nono Gacis

Lorraine Robertson

Lou de Guia

Music

Joy Rulewski

Powerpoint

Boy Sanosa

Reader 1

Yasmin O’Connell

Reader 2

Vasco Gil

Commentator

Nilo Gajo

Junior Servers

Ryan Espadilla

Jamie Bertumen

Welcomers

Joe Duval

Volunteer Needed

Volunteer Needed

30 SEPT, 6PM


Phillip Roffey

Devotional Stall

Volunteer Needed


Olga Esguerra

Hazel Bernaldo

Marlowe Perfecto

Romana Cunanan

Bert Llamas

Pearl Joson

Danny Esguerra

Roslyn Smith

Music

James W/Esther R

Powerpoint

James Pirotta

Reader 1

Marlowe Perfecto

Reader 2

Hazel Bernaldo

Commentator

Jodie Donlan

Junior Servers

Kayla Manas

Ira Manas

Welcomers

Kris Florido

Romana Cunanan

Eleanor Stuart


N EXT WE E KE ND ( 30 SE PT E MB ER ) : 26 T H SUN DA Y IN O RDI NA RY T I M E, Y EA R B

1st Reading

Numbers 11:25-29

The Lord bestows his spirit on

seventy elders.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 19.7, 9, 11-12, 13 (R.8a)

The precepts of the Lord give joy to

the heart.

2nd Reading

James 5:1-6

Harsh words for those who exploit

others.

Gospel Acclamation Verse

John 17.17b

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Your word, O Lord, is truth; make

us holy in the truth. Alleluia!

Gospel

Mark 9:38-43. 45. 47-48

If they are not against us, they are

for us.

FLOWERS: Group 4 (Green) CLEANERS: Group 2 BANNERS: Green

Holy Spirit Parish St Clair • Erskine Park • Parts of Kemps Creek Under the Pastoral Care of the Augustinians Diocese of Parramatta www.parra.catholic.org.au

Parish Office 5 Todd Row (PO Box 103) St Clair NSW 2759

P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] W www.holyspiritstclair.com.au

Office Hours 9.00am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Priory 3 Peter Pan Glen, St Clair P 9834 2527

Parish Staff Parish Moderator: Fr Michael Belonio, OSA P 9670 8201 E [email protected]

Asst Pastor: Fr Peter Tangey, OSA P 9670 8202 E [email protected]

Asst Pastor: Fr Sumesh Joseph Illikkaparambil, OSA P 9670 8204 E [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Jacinta Paulo P 9670 8222 E [email protected] (Tue to Fri)

Parish Bookkeeper: Mila Llamas P 9670 8205 E [email protected] (Mon and Wed)

SRE Coordinator (Catechists): Margaret Currie M 0411 468 921 E [email protected]

Parish Youth Contact: Patrice Moriarty M 0423 968 054 E [email protected]

Parish Council Chair: Fleur Mathias • Asst Chair: Margaret Fono • Secretary: Janice Stuart

Members: Cathy Allen, Bernadette Stevens, Dudley Littlewood, Sarah Damole, Rhoda Limjap-Bertumen,

Fredrick Harris, Eleanor Stuart (BASIC GIFT Youth Representative),

Fr Michael Belonio OSA, Fr Peter Tangey OSA, Fr Sumesh Joseph Illikkaparambil OSA

Schools/College Holy Spirit Primary School (7 Todd Row, St Clair) P 02 8886 3200 W www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au

Trinity Primary School (61 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 9834 3212 W trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Emmaus Catholic College (87 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 9670 8300 W emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au

Retirement Vill Emmaus Retirement Village (85 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8804 0200

http://www.parra.catholic.org.au/








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