As we come and worship, we remember the wurundjeri people, the original custodians of this land
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
SALMO RESPONSORIALE
The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Sono certo di contemplare la bonta’ del Signore
nella terra dei viventi.
SECOND READING
Romans 5:5-11
Having been justified by his blood, we will be saved from God’s anger through him.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
CANTO AL VANGELO
Alleluia, alleluia
This is the will of my Father, says the Lord, that I should
lose nothing of all that he has given to me, and that I
should raise it up on the last day. Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Questa e’ la volonta’ del Padre mio: che
chiunque vede il Figlio e crede in lui
abbia la vita eterna; e io lo risuscitero’
nell’ultimo giorno, dice il Signore.
Alleluia!
GOSPEL Matthew 11:25-30
You have hidden these things from the learned and have revealed them to mere children.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO GAVE LAST WEEK
1st Collection
2nd Collection
- Thanksgiving Offering…………………………..$743.00
- Loose Money…………………………………….$297.00
- Presbytery………………………………………..$315.00
PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE WHO ARE ROSTERED ON TO READ OR GIVE COMMUNION AT
MASS ARE KINDLY ASKED, IF POSSIBLE, TO ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE MASS STARTS
LECTORS - THIS WEEK 02/11/2014
SPECIAL MINISTERS
6.00pm (SAT) – MALTSES MASS (Selected)
9.00am (SUN) – C Brunetti & L Cavedon
10.30am (SUN) – L & L De Marco
MALTESE MASS (Selected)
A Sonza, G Barbaro & M Piscioneri
J Iaria, J & J Kearney
LECTORS – NEXT WEEK 09/11/2014
SPECIAL MINISTERS
6.00pm (SAT) - N Ziino & E Krygger
9.00am (SUN) – L Calafiore & G Barbaro
10.30am (SUN) – E Thompson & N Sua
J Pullicino & E Saliba
L Catena, M Crupi & R Mercuri
A Filippone, R Iuele & M Mizzi
MONEY COUNTERS
03 /11/2014
10/11/2014
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER
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Isaiah 25:6-9
The Lord will destroy Death for ever.
D Herbert & S Dakin
J & J Kearney, E & K Bartlett, C McMahon & S Dakin
YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING
RECENTLY DECEASED
ANNIVERSARIES
Rufino MOSCATIELLO, Mary CARUANA, Giovanni RIDOLFI, Carlo, Pasquale & Laura MARIANI,
Francesco, Michela & Franca INDOMENICO,Vincenzo & Fidalma CIPOLLA,
Domenico & Anna OCCHIUZZI, Michelangelo, Maria, Giovanni, Angelina & Michael BUTERA
Giuseppe & Antonina CATALANO, Domenico & Domenica VARRENTI, Claudio OTTAVIANI,
Santo FERRARO, Hugo PASSO, Umberto & Maria SILEO, Angelo, Carmela & Pietro NARDOZZA,
Nicola & Giuseppe GIOSCIO, Antonio & Teresa RISOLI, Rosa BRUNO, Antonio ALBERTI,
Domenico & Carmela DIGIGLIO, Bartolomeo & Giovanna LA GREC, Bartolo & Giuseppina RANDO
Charlie BONNICI, Cont......
NORTH RESERVOIR _________________________________________
79 Wilson Boulevard, North Reservoir 3073
Parish House/Office Tel: 9460 3013 Fax: 9460 8832 Mb: 0431 643 674
Email: [email protected]
www.stjosephtheworker.org.au
School Tel: 9469 7800 Fax: 9462 2949
SUNDAY MASS TIMES:
Sat 6.00pm - English
Sun. 9.00am - Italian
Sun. 10.30am – English
Fr Emmanuel Bonello–Parish Priest
Sr Estelita Manabo-Pastoral Associate
Mr Peter Chowne -School Principal
Mrs Liz Pistoni – Parish Secretary
Maltese Mass
1st Saturday of the Month 6.00pm
Baptisms – Sunday 12.00pm
Marriages - By Appointment
All Soul’s Day, Year A
WEEKDAY MASS TIMES:
Mon. 9.10am Comm. Service
Tue. 10.00am Italian
Wed. 9.10am - English
Thur. 9.10am - English
Fri. 9.10am - English
Sat. 8.30am - English
Reconciliation: Sat. 10.30am
2 November, 2014
Like a Weaned Child
I am in a cruise boat on the Rhine River berthed at Koblenz in southern Germany with two adult sons who
have disability, the night before a two day cruise up-river to Strasbourg. Here, among a company of
strangers all but two of whom are French speaking, I am contemplating Jesus’ words in Matthew 23:8,
“You have one Father and he is in heaven.” Matthew closely identifies the “Kingdom of God” with the
living reality of justice and mercy. In this context, Jesus’ disciples are exhorted to be faithful to the One
who so loves the world as to give his only-begotten Son. That is the foundation of the interrelationship of
justice and mercy which is supporting me in this journey so that my sons can grow in trust and confidence.
Today’s readings show both the maternal and paternal qualities of divine parenthood to assist us all to
grow up in our relations with God.
All of us as human beings are born into suffering. As Christians, through our faith in the Resurrection, we
can come to see this as a process of growth. Sometimes, however, the odds seem pitched against us; it is
hard to, well, keep our chins up and we reach out for an added boost. On this wonderful Feast of All
Souls, we remember that it is right and proper to make the best of the opportunities that God, our loving
Father provides. We can, as it were, throw ourselves on God’s mercy as it reveals itself in the ordinary
experiences of life.
Admitting our dependency on our loving Parent we are indeed as the Psalm says just like “a weaned child
who rests against his/her mother.
Nevertheless, we remember the responsibility God has granted us with the gift of human freedom.
Respected Catholic theologian Karl Rahner says a person owns a freedom that is “coming to be.” It is held
within the “holy mystery” of God, where a person can experience a “hidden intimacy” that is their “real
home.” This is a journey that moves towards an infinite horizon – towards “the beyond” as Bede Griffith
calls it. All souls born into the world are drawn ever onward…
Somehow, in this process of growing up, we must find the balance between our sense of dependency on
our divine parent and our need to mature in adult Christian responsibility. But there are no half-measures.
Ultimately, as the one human family we must lovingly serve one another as brothers and sisters of the one
Divine Parent. In the complex global context of today, this is a hard call. In the Gospel of Matthew, we ae
personally called, individually and as a community, to heed Jesus’ command to right thinking and right
action in response to Christ’s law of love. In this way we will be able to fully assume human
responsibility as co-creators of what is coming to be within God’s creation.
BAPTISM
MEMORIAL CONCERT TO HONOUR FR BILL JORDAN
Congratulations to Benjamin Di Clemente child of Andrew and Elizabeth who will be baptised this
weekend. We welcome him into our parish community and assure the family of our prayerful best
wishes on this happy occasion.
Sunday 16 November, 3pm-4.30pm
St Brendan’s Church, 103 Wellington Street, Flemington
Come and remember Fr Bill Jordan (1935-2013), a loved Pastor of St Brendan’s and Holy Rosary Parishes,
whose work encouraged musicians to put their talents at the service of the Church and wider society. The
concert is proudly sponsored by St Brendan’s - Holy Rosary Parish and Bernies Music Land in Ringwood.
A mixture of organ, piano, choral and vocal music, including some new compositions, will be provided by
parishioners, friends and colleagues of Bill. Musicians will include representatives from Opera Australia
and local Melbourne churches with whom Bill was associated. Refreshments in the school gym will follow
the concert. Funds raised will form part of the Fr Bill Jordan Memorial Fund which will assist in the
training and formation of future musicians and honour Fr Jordan’s lifetime commitment to Sacred and
Liturgical music. Cost: Entry by donation. Contact: 9376 7378 or [email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL TEAM
The Parish Pastoral Team Meeting will be held on Wednesday 5 November at 7.30pm in the Parish
Meeting Room.
ALL SOULS DAY MASS
Sunday 16 November, 2pm St Luke’s Catholic Church, 1A David St, Lalor
Bascilica Funerals warmly invite you and your family members to an All Souls Day Mass celebrated
for all our dearly deceased clients, family members and friends. Mass will be celebrated by Fr Luigi
Sabbadin. After Mass everyone is warmly invited to stay for Italian style refreshments. Please don’t
forget to bring a framed photo of your loved one to be placed near the altar during Mass. RSVP:
Wednesday 12 November Contact: 9465 9491
WHO WILL SPEAK OUT IF YOU DON’T
With the Victorian State election approaching (29.11.14), Catholic Social Services Victoria invites us to
reflect on the values and social needs for the State of Victoria. “The November State elections are
approaching and each of us can evaluate and compare policies of the political parties and their
candidates. This is the time to think about the issues important to us. What kind of a society do we want
for ourselves and our community? Now is the time to tell our candidates the actions we seek from
them.” Catholic Social Services suggested some issues on brochures and cards which are available from
the Narthex and near the side door. For more information go to the Catholic Social Services website:
www.css.org.au.
INNER PEACE IN DIVINE LOVE RETREAT EVENINGS
Mondays, 10, 17 & 24 November, 1 & 8 December, 7.30pm-9pm
The Old Convent, Corpus Christi Community, 855 Mickleham Rd, Greenvale, In this popular retreat we
remember all God's gifts to us. We explore how love is about giving and receiving between two lovers.
The weekly themes are 'Remembering Love', Dwelling in Love', 'Love at Work' and 'Receiving and
Giving Love'. Through these exercises the Lord will help us to remember and feel the traces of God’s
love burning its way through our heart.
Bookings & more info: Jane Phelan on 0449 725 425 or at [email protected]
HOLY INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE DEVOTIONS
Friday 7 November, 7pm – 8.40pm
Church of the Good Shepherd, 88 South Circular Road, Gladstone Park
Come along and join in devotions to the Holy Infant of Prague. There will be Rosary, Novena prayers,
Reconciliation, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Solemn Benediction. The Celebrant is
Rev Father Anh Nguyen PP.
Contact: Gary on 9335 4742, Emilio on 9338 5120 or Mary on 9338 8906
CULTURED CAFÉ WITH MICHELLE NEWLAND
Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm (following SIX30 Holy Hour at the Cathedral)
Cardinal Knox Centre, Cnr Lansdowne and Albert Sts, East Melbourne
The Archdiocesan Office for Youth present Michelle Newland, a young Catholic from Melbourne. At
the age of 19, Michelle suffered a massive asthma attack leaving her with a severe acquired brain injury
(ABI). Her entire life changed in an instant. She lost the ability to walk, talk, eat, communicate,
laugh, cry and she even lost her memory. Come and hear about Michelle’s remarkable story of recovery
and how she now works to inspire others to face their own obstacles with courage and strength.
RSVP for catering purposes. Cost: $5 includes a delicious dinner, drink and dessert
Contact: 9287 5565 or [email protected]
‘STRENGTHENING ASYLUM SEEKER SUPPORT’: A FORUM FOR PARISHES
Friday 21 November, 9.00am-3.30pm
Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert St, East Melbourne
This is an invitation for members of your parish to attend an all-day forum for parishes. The purpose of the
forum is to update parishes on asylum seeker issues, to share information on asylum seeker support needs,
to focus on areas where parishes can help, and to establish ongoing communication networks. Cost: $20
Bookings: www.trybookings.com/GDYS
RSVP: Friday 14 November Contact: Lucia Brick on 9287 5566 or at [email protected]
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OPEN DAY 2014
Wednesday 5 November, 4pm-7.45pm
278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
Come along to CTC’s Open Day for 2014 to find out about study options and courses. Presentations will be
given by the Deputy Master, Dr Frances Baker and the Master, Rev Associate Prof Shane McKinlay. A tour
of CTC is included and light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: Friday 31 October Contact: 9412 3314 or [email protected]
AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY SILENT RETREAT
Friday 14 November, 7pm to Sunday 16 November, 4pm
Pallotti College, Millgrove
Our modern life can be so hectic, we often yearn to take time out. Why not do so and take up the invitation
to meditate? This invitation is not just for Buddhists - or for nuns, monks and priests - it is for every
Christian who wants to find out more about himself or herself and about what Jesus was offering when he
said, ‘I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.’
This silent retreat is open to all, from experienced meditators to beginners. Fr Michael Mifsud is the retreat
leader.
Bookings: [email protected] Contact: 0437 514 148
More info: www.christianmeditationaustralia.org
BOOK LAUNCH: ‘HEALING PRESENCE’ WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 7.30PM
Fr Peter Varengo is launching the third book in his series of Sunday Gospels. Called Healing Presence it
explores the Gospels for Year B, being the completion of his trilogy. Professor Gabrielle McMullen,
Emeritus Professor at the Australian Catholic University and Trustee for Mary Aikenhead Ministries, will
be introducing Fr Peter’s book. RSVP: Monday 10 November
Contact: 9481 7333 or [email protected]
Anniversaries cont:
Giuseppe ZANINI, Maria & Mario NADIR, Girolamo BOSCOLO, Mamsueto, Adele & Santina ZANINI,
Salvatore IOZZI, Bambina & Sante GUGLIELMI, Caterina, Giovanni & Aldo IOZZI, Maria LAMBRIAIA
Francesco PRIVITELLI, Gina DI DONATO, Mose, Adelia & Famiglia BERGAMIN,
Domenico & Luigina ARCURI, Mamigie AIELLO