Both our Churches are fitted with a hearing induction loop. Please use the ‘T’ or other appropriate switch on your hearing aid. Please tell us if you experience any difficulty.

We acknowledge the Yalukit Willam Clan, the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We pay our respects to them.

May we walk gently here.

The CarmeliteParish of Port Melbourne and Middle Park

in the care of the Carmelites since 1882

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 November 2018

in this issueParish News ..... .3&4Welcome to our FamilyParish Christmas SocialNovember Men’s DinnerBASP Leaving CollectionThanksgiving EnvelopesSpiritual Reading GroupSpiritual Learning CircleReflection on this Week’s Readings .. 5Our Liturgy ............ 6

My dear Parishioners,

VALE: MARIA KUCZYNSKAOn Tuesday we celebrated a Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Maria Kuczynska. Maria, was a parishioner at Mount Carmel for many years before going to live with her daughter Mary in Springvale. She was a diminutive lady with broken English but a very warm and engaging smile for everyone. She lived to be 98 years and 10 months of age which is a good innings in anyone’s vocabulary. She was close to her family and beautifully cared for by her daughters Mary and Teresa. Parishioners will remember her as the lady who was unsteady on her feet in the church but could set a cracking pace whilst walking her short boyfriend, Henri the dog. She had a kiss for everyone. May she rest in peace.

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KINGNext Sunday is the feast of Christ the King and it marks the end of the liturgical year. Although this feast has its origins in more recent times, the idea of Christ as King is consistent with Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom (or Reign) of God. It is a fitting way to end each liturgical year when we ask that Jesus will bring all people into his kingdom of light, truth and peace.

VISIT OF SR CLAIRE GRIFFIN, CSBNext Sunday Sr Claire Griffin, CSB, will be speaking at all Masses about ACRATH (Australian Catholic Religious Again Trafficking in Humans). This issue may seem to be a silent one but even here in Australia we find that people are brought into the country and kept in some form of servitude or slavery. This is a totally unacceptable form of behaviour and needs to be addressed by everyone, especially political leaders. I’ve asked Clare to tell you about the efforts made by Australian Catholic Religious to combat this inhumane and dehumanising practice.

SEASON OF ADVENTThe new liturgical year begins on the weekend of 1 and 2 December and it also marks the beginning of the Season of Advent. This is a time of quiet but joyful preparation for the celebration of the Lord’s nativity with the reminder that with all the hype and stress around Christmas, there is only one thing that counts – a heart open to receive the Lord as an infant. Perhaps we can make a special effort to ensure that at least our Sundays are quieter and more in tune with the genuine meaning of Christmas. Happy Advent.

our parish this weekMonday 19 November 9.00am Mass, both churches

Tuesday 20 November9.00am Mass,both churches

Wednesday 21 November - Parish Office Closed9.00am Mass, both churches

Thursday 22 November9.00am Morning Prayer, St Joseph’s9.00am Mass, Mt Carmel7.00pm Meditation, Malone Room

Friday 23 November 9.00am Morning Prayer, St Joseph’s9.00am Mass, Mt Carmel9.30am Lectio Divina, Lady Chapel, Mt Carmel

Saturday 24 November9.00am Mass, both churches6.00pm Vigil Mass, Mt Carmel

Sunday 25 November - Feast of Christ the King9.00am Mass, St Joseph’s10.30am Mass, Mt Carmel 11.30am Baptism Preparation Session, Mt Carmel

we remember

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Churches St Joseph’s cnr Rouse & Stokes Streets Port Melbourne

Our Lady of Mount Carmel cnr Richardson & Wright Streets Middle Park

Sunday Masses 6.00pm (Sat) Mount Carmel 9.00am Saint Joseph’s 10.30am Mount Carmel

Reconciliation after 9.00am Mass Saturday

Carmelite Parish Office 274 Rouse Street Port Melbourne Vic 3207

Telephone 03 9681 9600

After Hours Emergency 0408 754 283

Email parish@sj-mc.org.au

Parish Website www.sj-mc.org.au

Carmelite Website www.carmelites.org.au

Office Hours 9am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday(CLOSED WEDNESDAYS)

Parish Priest Fr Hugh Brown OCarm

Parish Secretary Anne Ierardo (Monday to Thursday)

Community Liaison Sr Geraldine Stapleton csb(Monday/Tuesday & Weekend Mass)

Pastoral Life Co-ordinator Michael Murray (Wednesday/ Thursday)

Finance Officer Shane Harrison (Tuesday - Friday)

Facilities Manager Ken Chaffer

Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School Bank Street South Melbourne Vic 3205

Telephone 03 9699 2928 Principal Simon Millar

our parish news

We start afresh naming those friends, family or loved ones for whom we will pray. If you have a person to be remembered in our prayer, please PRINT their names(s) on the intention sheets in the Churches. Those who are ill or in need of prayer: John Bassett, Lawrence Bassett, Nina Batsakis, Anthony Breslin, Karin Brown, Soledad Castillo, Pat Chrimes, John Condon, Noreen Dalton, Ron Dalton, Maureen Dickason, Angela Ferrao, Gary Finn, Catherine Fisher, Esperanza Gonzalez, Ivy Hermence, Anthony Hyde, Anna Ho Thi Le, Soo Lin, Mary Livy, Roy Mossuto, Luis Fernando Ossa, Pat Rpingle, Rafal Rafalski, Bubut Revita, Aniceta Revita, Wilfredo Revita, Marle Rodrigues, Sash Somerset-Beauverie, Joe Schembri, Doug Stanley, Helen Stanley, Samah Al-Sayed, Helen York, Jim Sullivan, Jonathon Will, and Tami Yap.Those who have died recently: Helen Catlin, Graeme Edwards, Dermot Kenny, Jean Moynihan, and Maj Gen Frank Poke AO.Those who anniversaries occur at this time: Marcia D’Vecak, Margaret & Neil Ferrigno, Anthony Ferrigno, Ann Le Bon, Rose Hill, Ellen Moloney, Peter Xavier O’Connor, and Carmelite, and Basil Nugent.

ministers

for your generosity last SundaySt Joseph’s Carmelite and Parish Offering $1,319.00

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Carmelite and Parish Offering $1,102. 00

thank you

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24/25 NovemberFeast of Christ the King

6.00pm Mount Carmel

Commentator: Des Collins

Reader: Carmel Collins

Eucharistic Ministers: Janine Brodie, Kelly McEnhill, Carmel Collins

Communion to the Sick: N/A

9.00am St Joseph’s

Commentator: Elisabeth Northam

Reader: Vicki Howell

Eucharistic Ministers: Jacek Glenda, Kelly McEnhill, Frances Galvin

Counters: Jim Power & Brian Rochford

Childrens’ Liturgy: N/A

10.30am Mount Carmel

Commentator: Irene Hayes

Reader: Norman Maguire

Eucharistic Ministers: John Molnar, Margaret Fagan, Damien Peile

Childrens’ Liturgy: N/A

Hospitality: Michael Murray

in our parish

November 2018 Parish Men's DinnerWednesday 28 November 2018,

6:45 pm at O'Connor-Pilkington Rooms, OLMC.Speaker: Dr Peter Love –

“The history of the eight-hour day in Melbourne” RSVP: John Molloy - 9699 2031 Cost: $35

Welcome to our FamilyWe celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism during the 6.00pm Mass at Mt Carmel for Richard Jude Barker

and Blair Kate Barker. We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism at the 9.00am Mass for George Brendon Jex and Florence Mary Clarke.

We also welcome Jett Xavier Di Blasi-Kelly and Jagger Kane Kelly who will also recieve the Sacrament of Baptism today.

Please keep Richard, Blair, George, Florence, Jett and Jagger, their family and godparents in your prayers.

Parish Christmas Social6.00pm - 8.30pm Thursday 29 November

St Joseph’s Hall, Port Melbourne$25.00 per person (includes Beer, Wine, Bubbles,

Soft Drinks, Coffee/Tea, and prizes)We are looking for prizes for our Christmas

raffle. If you are able to donate a prize, please contact Anne on 9681 9600 or leave

it at the parish office.Please put your name on the sign up sheets in the

foyer of the churches. For catering purposes, payment must be made by

Sunday 25 November. Please see Carmel after the 6.00pm

Mass at Mt Carmel or Marita or Ken & Elaine, after the

9.00am Mass at St Joseph’s or Michael after the 10.30am Mass at Mt Carmel.

Come along for a great night and take an opportunity to get to know other parishioners.

BASP (Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project)Our leaving collection will be held next weekend,

24/25 November 2018 at all three Masses.

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in our parish

Carmelite Centre Program BookingsT: 9690 5430 (leave message if unattended) or registration@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

via website: www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

The Carmelite Centre is a joint venture of the Carmelites of Australia and East Timor and our Parish of Port Melbourne/Middle Park.

Address: 214 Richardson Street, Middle Park Vic 3206 (Mel Ref 2K C10) T: (03) 9690 5430 Website: www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

The Carmelite LibraryThe Carmelite Library, located in the Carmelite Hall next to the Church, is open on

Tuesdays from 12.00 to 8.00pm and Wednesday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. t: (03) 9682 8553e: librarian@carmelitelibrary.org website: www.carmelitelibrary.org

Spiritual Reading Group - Concerning Climate Change: in the writing of Anne Morrow Lindbergh

with Jean Sietzema-Dickson

4.30pm - 6.00pm Tuesday 20 November - Carmelite LibraryLive from day to day, just from day to day. If you do so, you worry less and live more richly,

If you let yourself be absorbed completely, if you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly in those moments.

From “Bring me a unicorn: diaries and letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1922-1928.”

Cost $5 Bookings: T: 9690 5430 or registration@thecarmelitecentremelbourne.orgor via website: www.thecarmelitecentremelbourne.org

The CaTholiC Parish of PorT Melbourne and Middle Park is CoMMiTTed To Providing a safe and nurTuring CulTure

for all Children and young PeoPle in our Parish.

Thanksgiving EnvelopesThe next series of Thanksgiving Envelopes is available for collection in the foyer of the church. If you are able to deliver envelopes to people you know, that will help defray the cost of posting out those that are not collected.

Carmelite Spiritual Learning CircleDiscussion on Crucifixion in the light of Resurrection

3.00pm - 4.30pm Wednesday 22 November - Carmelite LibraryHow do we understand the relationship between crucifixion and resurrection?

This discussion is part of a series of discussions aimed at deepening our own spirituality by exploring Christian topics such as compassion, forgiveness, hope and others as they emerge. These sessions are not academic or theological exercises but rather centre on our own reflection and experiences. They aim to connect the thinking and talking with daily living - bringing head and heart together to help us in Christian living.

We will be supported through by David Hofman O Carm who will help us delve deeper into our Christian tradition.

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REfLECTIONS ON THIS WEEK’S READINGSSeveral years ago, the film ‘The Pianist’ won Best Picture at the Oscars. It’s the true story of Wladyslaw Szpilman (Brody) who was a celebrated classical pianist in Warsaw during the 1930s. He came from an affluent and intellectual family. Like all Jews of Warsaw, in November of 1940 the Szpilmans are herded into the Jewish Ghetto. Unlike most of the others Wladyslaw comes out each day to work as a cocktail pianist in a Warsaw café. Polish Jews and Christians remember and admire his playing. So much so that in the summer of 1942 while the rest of his family are deported to Treblinka, Wladyslaw is rescued from the train by a Jewish collaborator. The Polish resistance hides him in Warsaw. When his whereabouts are discovered Wladyslaw goes on the run and survives in a city which barely survives the war.

Toward the end of the film there is a magnificent scene where the now-skeletal Wladyslaw is caught by a Nazi Army officer hiding in one of the few Warsaw houses left standing. He asks Szpilman what he did for a living, and then invites him to sit and play the piano in the drawing room of the house. In the midst of the almost total destruction of the world around them, Wladyslaw enables beauty to have the last word over the horror of war. It changes both men. It’s the first time the pianist has played in years, and his concerto touches something human in the German soldier which leads him to protect Wladyslaw.

In today’s Gospel we get a very vivid picture of how the end of the world might break in upon us. It’s clear that Mark thought it was going to happen in the lifetime of some of his hearers. It didn’t, and many generations later we’re still waiting.

This is not to say that the reign of God doesn’t regularly break in upon us. Wladyslaw’s playing shows how music can do it. We believe that every day more good is done in the world than evil; else this world would destroy itself. And we hold that the source of all love is Christ. So, every time we are kind rather than cruel, patient rather than intolerant, generous rather than selfish, beautiful rather than ugly, the reign of God bursts into our lives.

One translation of verse 27 in today’s Gospel reads, ‘Then he will send out the angels and gather together his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven’. The whole idea of ‘the elect’ has exercised the imagination of several generations of Christians ever since this verse was written. The Protestant Reformation was, in part, based on who Christ elects to be his own, how we get elected, and how we stay that way.

John Calvin was especially interested in this question and he rightly linked the goodness of our lives with those elected by Christ. But Calvin and many Catholic scholars have interpreted the meaning of this text too narrowly.

Remembering that Mark thinks the end of the world is soon, that his community is being persecuted for their Christian faith and that Christianity has not spread all that far by the time he writes this Gospel around 65 AD, it’s somewhat surprising to read that the elect might be made up of people who come from the ends of the earth. We can safely assume that at this time not many people, beyond the Mediterranean basin, had heard about Christ. Even if this more generous and inclusive reading is not what Mark means when he refers to this world, it would be mean-spirited of us to imagine that all he means in reference to the elect in heaven are only those professing Christians who had died in his lifetime.

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OUR LITURGYprocessional hymn Gather Us In

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gloria

Penitential Rite

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Responsorial psalm Psalm 16: Centre of My LIfe

Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord, “You are my God.My happiness lies in you alone; my happiness lies in you alone.”

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart.I keep the Lord ever in my sight; since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

Daniel 12:1-3 ‘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.’

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gospel acclamation

gospel

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

Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 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.

Mark 13:24-32 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.’

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HOLY, HOLY

Cel: The Lord be with you. All: And with your Spirit.Cel: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.Cel: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just.The Celebrant prays the preface at the end of which all say

APOSTLES CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty,Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting. Amen.

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Cel: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the World. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion HYMN In every aGe

Memorial Acclamation

Lamb OF GOD

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Recessional hymn thoUGh the MoUntaIns May faLL

The more consoling reading of who is in the elect, is to understand it as including anyone, anywhere, whose life enables faith, hope, love, beauty, justice and peace to break in upon the world.

And so what makes being a Christian so special? We know who’s doing the electing and why, and we have each other as we struggle to live out Christ’s reign every day – until he comes again.

© Richard Leonard SJ.

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