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THE BLESSED TRINITY YEAR C WHAT DO WE CALL GOD? 16 JUNE 2019 HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH HUNTERS HILL ST PETER CHANEL WOOLWICH We acknowledge the Walumatagal people — the first custodians of this place Calendar June 15-16 Marist Mission Centre Appeal 18 Baptism Prep Session Chapter Hall 7.30pm 19 Social Justice Group Meeting Parish House 7.30pm 20 Anointing Mass Chapter Hall 11.30 am 25 Men’s Group Dinner Parish Hall 7.00pm 29-30 Vinnies Winter Appeal July 3 Social Justice Group Meeting Parish House 7.30pm 5 Monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament HNM 7.00-9.00 am 6-7 Charitable Works Fund Appeal 16 Baptism Prep Session Chapter Hall 7.30pm 18 Anointing Mass Chapter Hall 11.30am This weekend we celebrate a central expression of our Catholic Faith as we mark the Feast of the Blessed Trinity. One God, three Persons relating equally with each other , the mystery that has engaged some of the greatest minds over the centuries, can still be a puzzle for us lesser lights as we try and get our limited minds around it all. Perhaps our best response can be found not by trying to solve the mystery as if it were some kind of puzzle, but by engaging with the overflowing love who is God. This love is so complete, so all-embracing, that it cannot help spilling over beyond itself. The love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit express for us this sound instinct that Love cannot be caught up in its own self. Love needs to go somewhere, to be shared, celebrated and ex- pand beyond itself, otherwise it would not be love at all. Central to our belief in the Blessed Trinity, is that this God who is Love, is all about relationships, and the doctrine of the Trinity is a most beautiful expression of this belief. We do not relate to a God who is some kind of anonymous cosmic force. Nor do we relate to God as the source of what we often call “good values.” These values can also be found in the great religious books of all major traditions. What is unique to our faith is that we are in relationship with a God who loves unconditionally, expressed in the love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, extended to each of us who are baptized into the intimate life of the Trinity. In recent times we have become more sensitized to the use of language that excludes, especially the language that excludes women. This is a worthy concern. In my own song-writing I have been aware of this since being alerted to it in the mid 1980’s and have found inclusive ways to refer to God which still express a loving relation- ship with God. We have to be a bit careful here in the use of our language about God, for in attempting to be inclusive of all people, we can reduce God to a functionary rather than a Lover. A recent media report speaks of a number of Catholic Girls’ Schools in Queensland who have removed the use of the word “Father” from their prayers and replaced it with words such as “Creator”. While we can understand the purpose of such a change of language, a warning bell rings, telling us that we may be moving away from a faith that expresses intimate love, to an ideology that simply admires who God is. This is a discussion that is well worth having and exploring. It is important that we engage in this discussion grounded in the Love of God and each other rather than in some hard-edged position which may be born of willfulness rather than love. St Thomas Aquinas notes that anything we can say about God using our own wits, can only be by way of anal- ogy. In other words, the best we can do is to say what God is like, what God is not and that God is more than! Speaking of God as Father as Jesus so often does, is familial, tender, intimate and relational. Referring to God as Creator instead doesn’t cut the mustard! The very human analogy, “Father”, gives us an inkling of what God is like and gives us someone with whom we can relate. Pope John Paul 1 wrote a reflection in which he refers to God as “Mother,” offering another image that can draw us into the heart of God. Such relational images leave room for faith and imagination. So, as we celebrate this sacred encounter with the God Who is Love, we continue to seek engaging ways of expressing this relationship in our fast-changing world. Father Kevin
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THE BLESSED TRINITY YEAR C
WHAT DO WE CALL GOD?
16 JUNE 2019
HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH HUNTERS HILL ST PETER CHANEL WOOLWICH
We acknowledge the Walumatagal people — the first custodians of this place
Calendar
June
15-16 Marist Mission Centre Appeal
18 Baptism Prep Session Chapter Hall 7.30pm
19 Social Justice Group Meeting Parish House 7.30pm
20 Anointing Mass Chapter Hall 11.30 am
25 Men’s Group Dinner Parish Hall 7.00pm
29-30 Vinnies Winter Appeal
July
3 Social Justice Group Meeting Parish House 7.30pm
5 Monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament HNM 7.00-9.00 am
6-7 Charitable Works Fund Appeal
16 Baptism Prep Session Chapter Hall 7.30pm
18 Anointing Mass Chapter Hall 11.30am
This weekend we celebrate a central expression of our Catholic Faith as we mark the Feast of the Blessed
Trinity. One God, three Persons relating equally with each other, the mystery that has engaged some of the
greatest minds over the centuries, can still be a puzzle for us lesser lights as we try and get our limited minds
around it all.
Perhaps our best response can be found not by trying to solve the mystery as if it were some kind of puzzle, but
by engaging with the overflowing love who is God. This love is so complete, so all-embracing, that it cannot
help spilling over beyond itself. The love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit express for us this sound instinct
that Love cannot be caught up in its own self. Love needs to go somewhere, to be shared, celebrated and ex-
pand beyond itself, otherwise it would not be love at all. Central to our belief in the Blessed Trinity, is that this
God who is Love, is all about relationships, and the doctrine of the Trinity is a most beautiful expression of this
belief.
We do not relate to a God who is some kind of anonymous cosmic force. Nor do we relate to God as the source
of what we often call “good values.” These values can also be found in the great religious books of all major
traditions.
What is unique to our faith is that we are in relationship with a God who loves unconditionally, expressed in the
love of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, extended to each of us who are baptized into the intimate life of the Trinity.
In recent times we have become more sensitized to the use of language that excludes, especially the language
that excludes women. This is a worthy concern. In my own song-writing I have been aware of this since being
alerted to it in the mid 1980’s and have found inclusive ways to refer to God which still express a loving relation-
ship with God.
We have to be a bit careful here in the use of our language about God, for in attempting to be inclusive of all
people, we can reduce God to a functionary rather than a Lover.
A recent media report speaks of a number of Catholic Girls’ Schools in Queensland who have removed the use
of the word “Father” from their prayers and replaced it with words such as “Creator”. While we can understand
the purpose of such a change of language, a warning bell rings, telling us that we may be moving away from a
faith that expresses intimate love, to an ideology that simply admires who God is.
This is a discussion that is well worth having and exploring. It is important that we engage in this discussion
grounded in the Love of God and each other rather than in some hard-edged position which may be born of
willfulness rather than love.
St Thomas Aquinas notes that anything we can say about God using our own wits, can only be by way of anal-
ogy. In other words, the best we can do is to say what God is like, what God is not and that God is more than!
Speaking of God as Father as Jesus so often does, is familial, tender, intimate and relational. Referring to God
as Creator instead doesn’t cut the mustard! The very human analogy, “Father”, gives us an inkling of what God
is like and gives us someone with whom we can relate. Pope John Paul 1 wrote a reflection in which he refers
to God as “Mother,” offering another image that can draw us into the heart of God. Such relational images leave
room for faith and imagination.
So, as we celebrate this sacred encounter with the God Who is Love, we continue to seek engaging ways of
expressing this relationship in our fast-changing world. Father Kevin
P a ge 2 T he B l ess ed T r in i t y Y e ar C
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PARISH? See if anyone in your pew
knows the name of this parish-
ioner. Her name next
week. Last week’s
photo: Michael David.
MARIST MISSION CENTRE APPEAL We welcome Father Paul Sulli-
van sm, Director of the Marist
Mission Centre. Father Paul will
be speaking at all our Masses
this weekend, conducting the
annual appeal for the Mission
Centre. The Centre supports
Marist and other missionary
endeavours in many parts of the
world.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY HELP NEEDED AT SPC More volunteers are needed at St Peter Chanel Church. If you are interested please contact Tee Davies 0407 827 957
FATHER KEVIN AWAY Father Kevin will be away from
this Sunday until Friday con-
ducting a retreat for the Poor
Clare Nuns at Campbelltown.
He can be reached by phone or
email during that time.
MEN’S GROUP DINNER: SMALL THINGS MATTER Speaker: Mr Kim Wilson - Sometimes it’s easy to forget that small things matter – kind words, a smile, a helping hand, a modest donation. Kim will talk on Small Things Matter (STM), a project he started ten years’ ago.
Kim is presently an adviser to
Cross River Rail Develop-
ment Authority Brisbane-
Interface Relationship Man-
agement-2018-[present]
Special Adviser to Chief Le-
gal Counsel-Deloitte To-
matsu regarding dispute
resolution and issues facilita-
tion [present]
Gundjeimi Aboriginal Cor-
poration-regarding the tran-
sitional arrangements for the
town of Jabiru [Kakadu Na-
tional Park-Northern Territory
of Australia]
PRINCIPAL
Indigenous Agreement So-lut ions [November 1999] –
[Present]
Previously, Kim has held numer-ous private sector, regulatory and judicial positions, including being a Judge of the Supreme and National Court of Papua New Guinea [March 1986] – [July 1987] $30 includes a meal and
drinks.
RSVP:
Gerardo m 0418 294 063
Clinton m 0419 646 311
FIELDS OF COMPASSION A spirituality of care and healing. Facilitated by Elizabeth Lee. $25. BYO Lunch. Morning and afternoon tea provided. Where: Grail Centre 22 McHatton St. North Sydney When : Saturday 22nd June 9.30-3pm Contact Alison Healey (02) 9955 3053.
What’s on?
REGISTRATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION First Communion is for candi-
dates who are in Year 3 or above
We are using the Trybooking
system.
In addition to personal infor-
mation, you will need the follow-
ing in order to complete your
Communion registration.
Baptism Certificate
Reconciliation details
Credit card details for payment of
$40.50
Booking will open at 7.00pm 12
June close 7pm 10 July
Trybooking Link:
https://www.trybooking.com/BDFFS
Or
https://www.trybooking.com/513232
Registration for Reconciliation will
be available all in good time.
POSITION VACANT Pastoral Associate, St Anthony’s
Parish, Marsfield. Part-time posi-
tion, 2days (15hours) per week.
Hours/Days are flexible.
For further information please
contact St Anthony’s Parish at
9888 5222. Applications are due
by 16th June 2019.
CHILD SAFETY OUR SPECIAL PRIORITY
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
REFLECTION MORNINGS Third Wednesday of every month
10am-1pm. Understanding and man-
aging life’s changes in Loss, Grief
and Bereavement. For further details
Email: bereavementsup-
THANK YOU ALL The Marists Laity and the confirma-
tion children raised $1,413.95 from
the cookies sold with all proceeds
going to the Missions in the Philip-
pines and Vanuatu.
The Marist Laity Group would like to
say a BIG thank you to all the parish-
ioners for their donations and won-
derful generosity.
God bless each and everyone of
you.
ACCOMMODATION NEEDED Looking for short term stay for single
lady looking for a quiet room in
peaceful surroundings.
Please ring the parish office 9817
5325.
PENTECOST ILLUMINATION MASS IMAGES
P a ge 3 T he B l ess ed T r in i t y Y e ar C
Pray for... PRAYER ZONE
FINN AND CIARA Ciara Martin was unable to
make it to the Cathedral for Con-
firmation and will confirmed at
the 10.00 am Mass this Sunday.
We also welcome Finn Wiles
and his family as Finn joins us to
receive his First Holy Commun-
ion this Sunday at the 10.00 am
Mass.
Let us pray for both these young
people as they take these next
steps on their faith journey and
pray a blessing on their families.
Marist Sisters’ College Principal: Dr Anne Ireland
Ph: 9816 2041
www.mscw.nsw.edu.au
.
First Reading : Genesis 14:18-20 Second Reading : 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel Reading : Luke 9:11-17
This Week… Scripture Zone
First Reading: Proverbs 8:22-31 God is the life giving force of
creation itself. Wisdom is pre-
sent outside of time and before
creation, yet witnesses to this
creative force as the world un-
folds, delighting in its magnifi-
cence.
Response O Lord, our God,
how wonderful your name in all
the earth !
Alleluia !
Second Reading Romans 5:1-5 The gift of the Holy Spirit is the
gift of God’s love poured into our
hearts. We, thus, share in the
glory of God but, also, are able
to find hope in our suffering.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia !
Gospel Reading John 16:12-15
In the Last Supper discourses
Jesus speaks at length of the
unity between himself, God the
Father and the Spirit. In this ex-
cerpt from the discourses, Jesus
invites followers to share in this
unity through the Holy Spirit.
MENS’ GROUP DINNER 25 June, Parish Hall
VINNIES’ WINTER APPEAL 29-30 June
Coming Soon
POINT TO PONDER
A PRAYER OF SURRENDER TO THE DIVINE WILL
Most holy Trinity, Godhead indivisible,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
our first beginning and our last end,
you have made us in accord with your own image and
likeness.
Grant that all the thoughts of our minds,
all the words of our tongues,
all the affections of our hearts,
and all the actions of our being
may always be conformed to your holy Will.
So may we, having seen you veiled in appearance
here below
by means of faith,
come at last to contemplate you face-to-face,
in the perfect possession of you forever in heaven.
Amen. (Trad)
Villa Maria Primary School Principal: Mr. Kevin Turner
Phone: 98796100
www.vmhuntershill.catholic.edu.au
St Josephs’ College Principal: Dr Christopher Hayes
Mark Street, Hunters Hill, NSW
2110 T +61 2 9816 0802
www.joeys.org
Well Done...CONGRATS AND THANKS ZONE
Congratulations and wel-
come to Nathaniel Callei-
ja, Zion De La Roche Du
Ronzet, Marquez Bivia-
no,Cassandra Lee &
Elena Eaton all of whom
will be baptized into our
Christian community this
weekend.
Please pray for all those who
are sick or in special need in
our community:
Marie Ferris, Janet Muscat,
Judy Craig, Andrew & Lina
Gullotta, Suzanne Traill,
Frank Lloyd, Winifred Wall
and John Burton.
I WAS SICK AND YOU VISITED ME
FUND-RAISING RESPONSE Thanks to all of you who have respond-
ed so generously to the Fund-raising
appeal presented by our Finance Com-
mittee a couple of weeks’ ago. The
response has been most heartening
and provides a solid beginning to our
financial recovery.
We hope that more parishioners can
add to this initial and marvellous re-
sponse.
A PARISH OF THE MARIST FATHERS
PARISH OFFICE: 3A Mary Street. Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Mon-Fri PHONE: 9817 5325. FAX: 9817 4615. EMAIL: [email protected]
PARISH TEAM: Parish Priest: Father Kevin Bates SM Ph: 0425 333 129 [email protected] Priests Assisting: Fathers Aliki Langi SM, Ph: 0408 896 839 John Worthington SM, Paul Pearce SM, Paul Pidcock SM Parish Secretary: Sylvia Gutierrez
Associate Secretary: Maggie Mullane Sacramental Coordinator: Rosalia Foley [email protected] 0409 608 979 Parish Safeguarding Support Officers:
Caitlin Pfafflin & Kathleen Lee:
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BAPTISM: By arrangement. Parents please contact the presbytery to book & arrange to attend the Baptism Prep Program BAPTISM PREPARATION EVENINGS: Tuesdays: 18 June, 16 July, 20 August, 17 September, Chapter Hall @ 7.30pm …………………………………………………… MARRIAGE: At least six months notice must be given. The parish clergy will officiate primarily for parishion-ers. Others will generally need to arrange their own Priest or Deacon.
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PARISH PASTORAL GROUPS AND CONTACTS Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Marita Winters [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Secretary: Carmen Pelling
Parish Finance Committee: Michael Lindsay 0423 020 002
Family Faith Educator: Marea De Angelis
Ph: 0419 448 201
RCIA: Janet Greene 9879 6515
Counselling: Deborah Khoury 0409 719 443 ………………………………………………... Villa Play Group: Tues 9:30-11:30am Par-ish Hall. Mercedes Simola 0414 625 384 www.hnom.com.au/children St Vincent De Paul: Paul Ladd 0468 355 753
Meditation Group: Gabrielle Woodcock,
9817 0097
Young Adults Group: Nicholas Fearnley 0401 722 839 Aged Ministry :
Margaret Gambley 9807 2160
Grief Support Group:
Cecilia Brungs 0412 284 028
Social Justice Group:
Marnie Butler: Ph:0413 004 702
Marist Laity Group: Cathy Gallo 9817 2959,
Josiane Espinosa 9807 9199 ……………………………………………………...
Liturgy Group:
Moya Preece Ph: 0418 406 513
Eucharistic Ministry Coordinators:
HNM: Maggie Mullane: 0411 475 469
SPC: Maria Goode: 0423 706 830
Altar Servers Coordinator:
Yvonne Young 0410 588 063 Email:
Readers HNM: Barry Buffier 9817 8805
SPC: Mark Volpato 9816 4431
Children’s Liturgy:
HNM: Olivia Edwards: 0409 541 177
Email: [email protected]
SPC: Tee Davies 0407 827 957
Altar Society: Jane Keneally 0419221185.
Annette Hills 0401 252 064
Cleaners:
HNM: Mike Burfitt 9879 4197
SPC:
Men’s Group:
Clinton McDonald: 0419 646 311
Gerardo D'Angelo Ph: 0418 294 063
Inter-Church Council:
Richard Korkor Ph: 0410 431 022
St Peter Chanel Management Team:
Web: www.hnom.com.au
Facebook: Holy Name of Mary Parish
New or Returning
Parishioners…
Please come along to the Parish Office for a
warm welcome and to pick up a Parish
Information Kit .
OUR PARISH PRAYER Loving God,
you are the home for our hearts’ deepest longings. We find our way as families and as individuals only in you, through our brother Jesus,
encouraged by the breath of your Spirit. We thank you for all the blessings we enjoy in our parish family.
May we continue to share our gifts of life and love with glad and generous hearts. May our world be somehow more alive because we have passed this way.
May Mary our parish patron continue to inspire us as we give new birth to your Word in our turn. We make our prayer in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
SUNDAY MASS TIMES Holy Name of Mary: Sat.6.00pm Sun.8.00am, 10.00am, 6.00pm. St. Peter Chanel: Sunday – 9.00am. WEEKDAY EUCHARIST Holy Name of Mary: Monday to Friday –9.00am. Saturday – 8.00am. St Peter Chanel: Wednesday 12.15pm RECONCILIATON: Holy Name of Mary: Saturday 5.15pm-5.45pm or by request.
