Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

Vol. 191/08/2018

25th & 26th August 2018

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!

Your words,

Lord, are spirit and life;

you have the words of

everlasting life.

Alleluia!

Gospel-John 6:60-69

1. I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad. R.

2. The Lord turns his face against the wicked to destroy their remembrance from the earth. The Lord turns his eyes to the just and his ears to their appeal. R.

3. They call and the Lord hears and rescues them in all their distress. The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those whose spirit is crushed he will save. R.

4. Many are the trials of the just man But from them all the Lord will rescue him. He will keep guard over all his bones, Not one of his bones shall be broken. R.

5. Evil brings death to the wicked; those who hate the good are doomed. The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. Those who hide in him shall not be

condemned. R.

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FLOOD RELIEF IN KERALA The devastating floods in Kerala have killed more than 350 people and many homes and crops have been destroyed due to rainfall and landslides. The monsoon rains have since begun to ease and rescue teams have been deployed, but thousands of people remain stranded. The Carmelite Order also rose to the challenge in battling this devastating flood and have taken up the task of rehabilitation. They opened a camp at three of our institutes such as the Guardian Angel’s High School, the Carmelite Retreat Centre and the Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Manjummel, Kochin, where nearly 4000 people were staying. Currently the Carmelite Social Service department is focusing on immediate rehabilitation of the people after the flood and at a second phase for further long standing and limited rehabilitation projects. They are working on the task of raising 20000 flood relief kits (each kit will cost 300 Indian rupees, an equivalent of $6) to distribute among the victims of natural calamity irrespective of religion or caste on or before 1st September 2018. Per the communication from the Carmelite Provincial, “This is a unique chance for every member of our province to join the endeavour through cash or kind. You may inspire your own friends or well-wishers to sponsor as many as they can. Please arrange to reach it provincial house before the 30th of August.” Dear Brothers and Sisters, first of all, I urge you to pray for the victims and any support will be highly appreciated. Fr Albin and Fr Anson’s families have been affected but the good news is that they are all safe. Thank you for your continued support to our parish and all its good works. Let God be praised in all the world. Blessings, Fr. Theo

Andrew Hastie MP

will visit our Parish on 30 August (Thursday) at 6pm.

This visit is to inaugurate the two new ministries in our parish-single Parents

Support Group and Grief Counselling-Ongoing Support

This is an opportunity to meet our MP.

We encourage everyone to join. Light snacks will be provided.

All men are welcome to join a

brunch after 9:30am Mass on

2nd September 2018 (Sunday).

Ladies, please help feed our fathers by

bringing a plate to share.

RESERVE DATE FOR CHILDREN Movie Night Friday 14 September.

More details to be announced soon.

(moved to 2nd September) Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be visiting our Church on Sunday, 2nd September.

We encourage all our parishioners to take part in this pilgrimage. Please see programme on page 5.

Debriefing on Catholic Culture

DIVINE WILL PRAYER GROUP Weekly meetings have moved to Tuesdays, 7pm, Jubilee Room. For more information call Kath 0410904293 Come along to pray for family, parish, community and country, giving thanks to the Eternal Father for His unconditional love for us. The meeting also includes a study of the writings of Servant of God, Luisa

Piccarreta on living in the Divine Will.

Prayers for Parents and their Unborn Saturday, the 1st September 2018

at 7:30 am Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration with Prayers for Parents and their Unborn concluding with Benediction.

Morning Tea to follow. Everyone is welcome.

Dear Parishioner

The first step in the process of our Diocesan Synod and the National Plenary Council is to hear from Catholics on where they believe there needs to be change or modification for the Church to be more as Jesus intends. The Church was instituted by him: it is his Church. Based upon what you have heard from Catholic family members or friends who are disconnected or even alienated from the Catholic Church, what do you think might be their answers to the question:

What do you think Jesus is asking of us in Australia at this time?

You may respond to this question by completing the attached form, or by accessing the

electronic form on our Diocesan website at:

http://bunburycatholic.org.au/synod-consultation/

Completed paper forms can be scanned and e-mailed to:

rebecca.ward@bunburycatholic.org.au or mailed to: Rebecca Ward

PO Box 2005, BUNBURY WA 6231.

Please reply by Friday, 14 September 2018.

God bless,

+GJH

Most Rev Gerard J Holohan

Bishop of Bunbury

8th August 2018

9:30am

9:00am-9:30am

(for those

who wish to

stay in the

church after

the Mass)

The Mandurah Women

Collective sincerely thank

everyone for the kindness and

outpouring generosity for the

Kerala flood relief fundraiser

held after the Mass last Sunday.

God bless you all!

Our dear Patsy

Bonser turned 83 on

24 August. Our

special thoughts and

wishes on your

birthday, Patsy!

God bless you!

The parish community also sends best wishes to all those who are celebrating their special day this month. A blessed and happy birthday to:

Neil Stewart John O’Neil Peter Flynn

Let us welcome Fr Shemil Vallavanattu who arrived here on 21 August.

Fr Shemil is back to relieve Fr Nic Lim (the Parish Priest in Collie) who will be on leave.

On 1 September, the people from Kerala are celebrating their cultural tradition of Onam, the national festival of harvest, prosperity and ideal of equality in Kerala, India. It is the celebration of thanksgiving to God for the good harvest. We wish you a joyful Onam!

Our parish community

Priests Welfare Foundation “Father’s Day” Appeal

Next Weekend

“For the care of our Spiritual Fathers”

The Priests’ Welfare Foundation annual Appeal will be held across the diocese next weekend to coincide with Father’s Day. Please remember the Foundation’s motto – For the care of our spiritual Fathers – when making your consideration. All gifts over $2 are tax deductible. Brochures and envelopes will be provided in the pews next week.

Volunteers Needed

Vinnies needs people to help with our 2018 Street Appeal - Friday September 7. Mandurah is so large now that our conference members cannot cover our usual collection points all day so we need parishioners to help us. Otherwise we will have to reduce our coverage. We raised more than $3000 in last year's appeal, and we need every cent of that to help those in need in Mandurah.

Can you spare one or two hours any time from 8.30-9am to 5 pm FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7. It is really wonderful if two friends offer us a couple of hours to work together. We will supply the collection tins and all the support needed - We just require yourselves, a big smile and a willingness to chat to strangers for a couple of hours. Most places will have seating. Our Collection points are Mandurah Forum Shopping Centre Halls Head Shopping Centre Bunnings Greenfields Bunnings Halls Head Post Office downtown Smart St Mall

Please ring Jill Mather on 0400 212 039 if you can

help - or email jim.mather@svdpwa.org.au

Iona Presentation College warmly invites you to attend an Open Morning of our Senior School, Monday 10 September 2018. Presentations will commence at 9.30am in the College Sports Centre followed by a guided tour and morning tea. Bookings can be made at: www.iona.wa.edu/openmorning We look forward to meeting you there!

SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA The Trustee of the KSC Education Foundation Inc (a project of the Knights of the Southern Cross) takes pleasure in again inviting applications from teachers of Religious Education in Catholic Schools in Western Australia to undertake further study for units in religious education and theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia in 2019. Application forms and further information are available from: The Trustee KSC Education Foundation Inc. PO Box 1048, SOUTH PERTH WA 6951 / Telephone (08) 9368 2503 Email: office.kscwa@perthcatholic.org.au / Website: www.kscwa.org.au

Mandurah Catholic College School/Community Mass on 29 Aug (Wed) at 7:40am at the Lecture Theatre

Year 12 Mass on 29 Aug (Wed) at 8:30am at the Lecture Theatre Father’s Day Liturgy on 31 Aug (Fri) at 8:30 am at the school gym.

Assumption Catholic Primary School Reconciliation Thanksgiving Mass on 30 August at 5pm at our Church.

Fathers’ Day Mass on 30 Aug (Thurs) at 8:50 am at the Presentation Centre.

MercyCare is a leading not-for-profit Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability

and community services. We understand how important it is for people to remain independent in their own home, and with the many changes that have occurred in aged care over the past few years, we know that this can be a very confusing, overwhelming time for everyone. Our Community and Home Support services are here to simplify the process. We have a range of flexible services, and can even help individuals over the age of 65yrs to access Government funded assistance. Support can include everything from social activities, keeping up with household tasks, and even in-home nursing and medication management. Support is also available to carers when the time comes to take a break. Please contact Samantha from MercyCare to discuss the options that are available to help you and your loved ones. T: 6228 1537 E:sspiro@mercycare.com.au

Frank O’Driscoll, Alysha Carboni, John Gilbertson, Joan Orchard, Joan McKay, Joan Marshall, George Tacey, Terry Dwyer, Jenny Stokic, Sue Short, Sheila Pearce, Joanne Ford, Leah Hardie, Lil Eves, Lesley Mertens, Sean Mahoney, Jodie Donnelly, Mikayla Wilton, Peter Young, Roy & Jan Payne, Grace Moore, Aldine Wheldon, Daryl Winters, Merle Johnson, Trish Mulcahy, Oliver, Norma Hales, David Naughton, Dulcie Kent, Anita Doran, Herbert Lenard, Taylor Green, Margaret McGuiness, Les Pearson, Beryl Fitzgerald, Louisa & Luigi Bove, Fr Russell Hardiman, Anne-Marie Fliegener, Ray Polglase, Bill Kociaruba, Sergio Fiore, June Vee Navarro, Johnson Joseph, Fiona & Veronica Davies, Les Burns, Sophie, Roma Hare, Margaret Worthington, Andrew Hegenus Sr, Honorio Edano, Todd McKay, Irene Pini, Kate Whooley, Fr Chris Warnock, Joshua Chernoff, Ron Nichols, Barbara Padua, Marie Aide, Raeleen Sutton, Jessica Amphlett, Raegis Farrell, Barbara, Philip Giuffre, Liz Evans, Jim Conroy, Boy Flores, Bill Copple, Dorothy Oliver, Lucia Yongkind, Diane Taylor, Chris Morris, Alan Edwards, Patrick Valmadre, Lorraine Perry, Harry & Tommy Ellis, Joseph Godridge, Christian Vimpany, Kylie Godridge, Alan Grey, Mark Bussanich, Amber, Elsie Medina, Markus Ruescher, Zoe Jones. Please advise the

office if any of the above names need to be removed.

VISITATION. If you know someone seriously sick or in the hospital, please inform the office. One of our priests or a member of the Legion of Mary will be able to visit him/her and offer prayer support. Please contact 9581-2061.

You are invited to complete the green “new parishioner” form at the entrance to the Church. It can then be placed in the collection basket or left at the Parish Office. PLEASE NOTE: All information given is kept strictly confidential! Please contact the Parish Office on 9581 2061.

Thank you: Many thanks to the volunteer students of MCC who did a great cleaning job in the parish hall and church: Judy Gregory, Christine Galindo, Sebastian Derilo, Ryan Erskine, Jeremiah Caingcoy and Sean Burgos.

Lost and Found. Pairs of eyeglasses, pendant and other items found. Please check with the parish office if you think any of these items belong to you.

Late Mr PETER ROSS Brother of Barry Van Schoor

Late Mr DON JOHN NEWTON

Father-in-law of Karmini Rajasekara

Late Mr VERNON MORRIS Vernon is regular drummer in the Italian Night. He also plays

the drums with our church choir. Thanks for your lively music, Vernon. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Saturday 25 August 2018 6:00pm—A Le Tessier, M Rogers, M Jones, K Merritt, J Court Sunday 26 August 2018 8:00am—J Van Dijk, S O’Connor, J Porter, M Reynolds, A Ringrose 9:30am—G Lazaroo, M Ong Teo, R Teo, R Van Schoor, C Bovell 6:00pm—Volunteer Saturday 1 September 2018 6:00pm—M Mander, P Sreevalsan, T Wilkinson, E Coverley, G Hunt Sunday 2 September 2018 8:00am—D Croft, B Peles, M Sullivan, J Van Dijk, S Finlay 9:30am—L Masar, L Cossar, A Forde, L Geonzon, F Grey 6:00pm—Volunteer

Saturday 25 August 2018 6:00pm—B Scharf, P Connett Sunday 26 August 2018 8:00am—N Marschall, M O’Neil, 9:30am—D Teo, M Wild Dillon Teo, Daniel Teo 6:00pm—Volunteers Saturday 1 September 2018 6:00pm—S Macdonald, M Almond Sunday 2 September 2018 8:00am—T Major, J McCleay 9:30am—M Lazaroo, T Lazaroo Mili Babu, Kasia Nowak 6:00pm—Volunteers

A l t a r S e r v e r s

25 Aug, 6pm Joshua Ram Valsan

26 Aug, 8am Gabriel McAlinden

26 August, 9.30am Emilie Barroa Andreana nath

Oliwia Jakowska 2 September, 9.30am

Jasmaine Cecilio Jarrah Cecilio

Meleesha Rajasekara

Pilgrim Statue

This week the Pilgrim statue will be at the home of: 26 Aug Evelyn Ehlers 2 Sept Margaret Ardagh 9 Sept Mary McAleer If anyone would like the Pilgrim Statue for Anniversaries, birthdays, etc. please ring Rosemary Rana on 0438 916 165.

Cleaning Roster

31 Aug-Lorna Butchart 7 Sept-Carol Evans Jean Best

Morning Tea 26 Aug—Assumption Women 2 Sept-Father’s Day Morning tea (parish centre)

Regular MASS, ADORATION &

RECONCILIATION TIMES

Monday 7.30am Tuesday 7.30am Wed 7.30am & 5.00pm Thursday 7.30am Friday 7.30am & 5.00pm Saturday 7.30am, Vigil 6.00pm Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am & 6.00pm

Continuous Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Mon. Tues, & Thurs 8am-4pm.

Wed 8am - 4.45pm Friday 12noon- 4.45pm.

Reconciliation: Before and after Weekly Masses & 5.30pm Saturday

Please Note: Please see noticeboard for changes and Mass times next week.

Please visit our website:

Next Week’s Readings 22nd Sunday in Ordinary

Time Year B (2 Sept) Deut 4:1-2, 6-8;

James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

The Parish This Week…

Parish Office– 8 Stevenson St, Mandurah WA 6210

Ph-9581 2061/9581 3261

Presbytery– 6 Stevenson St, Mandurah/ Ph 9582 7390

Church– Creery St., Mandurah WA 6210

Emails-Admin & Bulletin: catholicparish@westnet.com.au Accounts: viv.catholicparish@westnet.com.au

Website: www.olaparishmh.org.au

Office Hours: 8am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm Mon-Fri

Fr Theophane Antony - Parish Priest

Fr Albin Odippattil—Assistant Parish Priest

Fr Anson Akkappilly—Assistant Parish Priest

Michael Phillips - Deacon

Frank Nieman & Ernie Carey– Retired Deacons

Vivien de Winter/Alison Caingcoy—Office Staff

Day Church Parish Centre

SUNDAY 26/8 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

8.00am—Mass 9.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED)

MONDAY 27/8 St Monica

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am– Mass

TUESDAY 28/8 St Augustine

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass

10am- Legion of Mary 6pm—Meeting of ministry coordinators & Fr Theo 7pm—Divine Will Prayer Group (Jubilee Room)

WEDNESDAY 29/8 The Passion of St John the Baptist

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 5.00pm—Mass

4pm—Parish Religious Education Program after 5pm Mass—ACPS Reconciliation & Thanksgiving Supper & Presentation of Certificates 7pm—Catenians Council Meeting (Parish Office Board Room)

THURSDAY 30/8

6.50am—Rosary, Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass

6pm—Meet & Greet with Andrew Hastie MP

FRIDAY 31/8 Day of Penance

7.30am—Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass 5.00pm—Mass

6pm—Assumption Angels Rosary & Fellowship

SATURDAY 1/9 Blessed Virgin Mary

7.10am—Morning Prayer 7.30am—Mass Prayers for Parents & their Unborn 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) Morning tea after Mass Onam Festival

SUNDAY 2/9 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

8.00am—Mass 9.00am—Welcoming Procession of

International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima

9.30am—Mass 6.00pm—Mass

(OFFICE CLOSED) After 9:30am Mass—Fathers’ Day Celebration