Catholic Parish of Warringah
D i o c e s e o f B r o k e n B a y, N SW — S c a l a b r i n i a n Fa t h e r s
St Kevin’s Church
S t J o h n t h e Ap o s t l e C h u r c h
50 Oaks Ave, Dee Why,
2099 , N.S.W.
57 Waratah Pde, Narraweena,
2099, N.S.W.
Office: 50 Oaks Avenue (P.O. Box 467) Dee Why, 2099, N.S.W.
Tel. 9982 6536 - E-mail: [email protected]
Website : www.warringah.dbb.org.au
22nd January 2017 : 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time —Year A
Assistant Priests:
Parish Administrator
Fr. Tiziano Torresan
0437 316 877
[email protected]
Fr. Reinaldo Vassoler c.s.
0435 870 816
[email protected]
Fr. Norberto Ochoa
0437 324 227
[email protected]
Parish Primary Schools
St. John’s - Narraweena
Principal: Mr Mark Bateman
Ph: 9971 9297
St. Kevin’s — Dee Why
Principal: Mrs Lorraine Vincent
Ph: 9971 1644
St Kevin’s Church
Weekday Masses:
Mon-Sat:8:30am (Holy Rosary 8am); Fri 12 noon
Week-end Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 6pm
Sunday: 8am; 9.15am, 10.30am (in Italian);
6pm Youth Mass
Filipino Mass: 1st Sunday of the month 4pm &
3rd Sunday of the Month 11.45am - in Tagalog
Every 4th Sunday:
Chaplaincy Youth Mass at 6.00 pm
Reconciliation: Saturday: 4pm - 5pm
Mass & Anointing of the sick
First Fridays of the month at the 12 noon Mass
Cenacle of Prayer:
Wednesday after the 8.30am Mass
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
First Fridays of the month: 7pm Mass
Eucharistic Adoration:
Fridays after 8.30am Mass till 11.45am
Legion of Mary: Every Wednesday at 2pm
Brazilian Mass: Monday 7.30pm
St John the Apostle Church
Weekday Masses: Tuesday—Saturday: 9.15am
( holy Rosary 8.55am )
Week-end Mass Times
Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday: 8am & 10am (with Children’s Liturgy)
Reconciliation: Sat: 9.45am-10.45am
Cenacle of Prayer: 9.45am Wednesday
Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 7pm –11pm
Anointing of the sick: 4th Sunday of the month
after the 8 am & 10 am Masses
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
1st Friday at 9.45am & Anointing of the sick
Indian Mass: 4th Saturday of the month:
in Syro- Malabar Catholic Rite at 7.00 pm.
Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
1st Saturday of the month after 9.15am Mass.
Rosary, Litany & Consecration to Mary.
Fishers of men
In the ancient world, fishing was a metaphor
for two distinct activities: judgment and teaching.
Fishing for people meant bringing them to justice
by dragging them out of their hiding places and
setting them before the judge. Fishing as teaching people
meant leading them from ignorance to wisdom.
Both cases involved a radical change of environment,
a break with a former way of life and an entrance upon
a new way of life. We are the fish dragged out of the water
in the nets to die so that God may give us a resurrection,
a new life, a new family, a new future, all under God's control,
all within the kingdom of heaven which has come near
in Jesus. We have very little control over our own lives,
but as fish caught in the net of God's love, we can trust that
we are under God's control. We have to believe that
being captured by God's love, being commanded by him
to repent, die to self and obey him, and being raised
to a new life by God, is not only right for us, but is a message
we need to share with the entire world.
Come after me
and I will make you fishers of men.
PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
RIFLECTION
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday
Sunday
5pm 21
8.00am 22
10.00am
Tuesday
9.15am 24
Wednesday 9.15am 25
Thursday
9.15am 26
Friday
9.15am 27
6.30pm
Saturday
9.15am 28
Saturday
6.00pm 21
8.00am 22
Sunday
9.15am
10.30am
Monday
St. John’s, Narraweena
Recently deceased Milce Lettoof
Recently deceased Milce Lettoof. Dec
Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam Joseph
Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Dec Nicolino & Rosina Paola, Francesco &
Maria Romeo. Recently deceased Milce
Lettoof,. Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac,
Adam Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam
Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam
Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam
Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam
Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
Memorial Mass Carmela Falvo
Dec Sukkar Ishac, Joseph Ishac, Adam
Joseph Ishac ( 3rd anniv)
St. Kevin’s, Dee Why
Dec Alfred Borg, Vicki Rothwell
Private Special Intentions
Dec Michele Iera (5th anniv)
Dec Domenico Monteleone
Dec Principato Agostino (1st anniv)
6.00pm
8.30am 23
10.30am
7.30pm
Funeral Mass Rosa Leonardi
Brazilian Mass
8.30am 24
Wednesday 8.30am 25
Dec Kristin Ann Wigney (10th Anniv)
Thursday
Friday
Dec Jessica Anna Michalik (16th Anniv)
All Souls in Purgatory
All Souls in Purgatory
All Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday
Saturday
8.30am 26
8.30am 27
12 Noon
8.30am 28
There are moments in life when something unexpected
happens which makes all the difference. It happens to us.
It happens in us. These are events which change the
course of our life, often in a radical manner. Such was
the case of the four fishermen: Simon & Andrew, James
& John, the borders of whose world coincided with the
area of the Lake of Galilee, until the day they met Jesus.
“Come after me!” said he. And immediately they
abandoned their boats, their nets, their crew, their
relatives and became his followers – the first recruits
of a peaceful army tasked to conquer the world. An
unexpected invitation, a prompt response, an immediate
departure for an unknown destination. Four hearts were
set aflame. Four lives would never be the same again.
What impelled Simon, Andrew, James & John to leave
everything behind and follow Jesus? There was his
promise, of course, that he would make them fishers of
men. An intriguing prospect, whatever those words could
mean. But what moved those four fishermen to be so
radical in their response was the fascinating personality
of the Caller: JESUS. They saw him, they hear d him,
they made up their minds. Their hearts had been
conquered by him. It was like falling in love, when
everybody else in the world seems to vanish from sight
or become unattractive, and all that remains and counts
is just “the beloved one.” Ever since the days of Jesus,
the world has become like a vast Sea of Galilee, teeming
with numberless people busy with so many things.
You and I are part of the crowd. Jesus passes by, a man
among men, but with a heart trained to love the way God
does. He may chance upon you and me and pronounce
our name the way no mere man can do, or make promises that sound like riddles. When that happens, we should
remember the four fishermen from Galilee and how
they answered Jesus’ invitation.
Sydney Morning Herald– Julie Morgan Euthanasia Extract
Baptism Workshops
The Baptism workshop for next month will take place
on Tuesday 21st February at 7pm in St Kevin’s lower
hall. Please make your booking through the parish
office on 9982 6536. This weekend we welcome the
Keating, Esposito, McDonald, Mrvica & Hrcka families
for Baptism. Congratulations.
Volunteers for 2017. The parish is continually looking for
volunteers to assist in the cleaning of both churches and all
other rosters. If you are able to assist please contact the
Next Week: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time .
St Kevin’s Cleaning Team : E
An Opinion Piece (link below) has been published in the
Sydney Morning Herald this week It is a powerful commentary
on euthanasia by Julie Morgan, ACU ethics lecturer, and
herself terminally ill with cancer. It particularly speaks of
the beautiful way we are loved to the end.
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/im-terminally-ill-and-thedebate-on-euthanasia-scares-me-20170117-gtt0kn.html
Sacrament of Reconciliation 2017
There will be a parent Information/ Enrolment Night
in St John’s Church on Thursday 9th February 2017
at 7pm. Please attend to enroll your child on the
4 week preparation course. Reconciliation is open
to children of year 3 & above, who have been Baptised
and received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
ST. VINCENT de PAUL — NARRAWEENA
The members of the Narraweena Conference of
S.V.D.P. wish to thank sincerely all those who
donated to our Christmas Appeal which raised a
very generous $7,580. We would also like to thank
those who helped prepare and/or deliver the 79
Christmas Hampers (34 of which were supplied
by our parish school of St. Johns). All the Hampers
were supplied to residents in the Narraweena area.
Twilight Talks
Catholic Youth Broken Bay invites you to Twilight Talks.
Join Young Adults from around the Diocese to connect,
share a meal, pray and be nourished by inspiring speakers.
Our guest for the evening will be Fr David Ranson who will
be speaking on our theme “Weak Made Strong”.
Date: Wednesday 8 February 2017
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Bee’s Knees Café, 14 Coronation St, Hornsby
For more details: [email protected]
ENCOUNTER Series Christian Spirituality:
Awakening the Deep. Spirituality is central to what it
FEDERAZIONE CATTOLICA ITALIANA
* IL GRUPPO DI EXCERCISE DI VENERDÌ SERA
CONTINUA OGNI VENERDI ALLE 7-30pm
* AUSTRALIA DAY PICNIC. – GIOVEDI 26 GENNAIO
MANLY DAM, a partire dalle 9.00am
* Festa di Maria SS.ma Mamma Nostra.
Domenica 5 Febraio si celebrerà la Santa Messa in onore
di Maria Santissima Mamma Nostra seguita dal pranzo
nella nostra sala. Costo $15. E` IMPORTANTE LA
PRENNOTAZIONE DEL POSTO. Angela 9401 4374
* La festa sarà preceduta dal Triduo: 1- 2 - 3 Febbraio
alle 7pm.
CATHOLIC WEEKLY PULPIT POINTS – 22 Jan 2017
Killing conscience: euthanasia’s record of targeting the weakest
Atheist Jew, pro-life hero: Nat Hentoff dies at 91
Monica Doumit: will Christianity be the new terrorism?
means to be human. This ENCOUNTER course will high-
Marilyn Rodrigues: time out – why holidays are important
light the meaning of spirituality and how it is understood
George Weigel: fake Catholic history
within the Catholic tradition. How does it animate our spirit,
Fr Flader: conscience and moral absolutes – what’s the story?
and how is it different, if at all, from our understanding of
Fun with Faith – Kids page
religion? Fr David explores how spirituality is an awakening
of the deeper parts of ourselves. He offers three questions
as “take aways” which relate to our life in Christ, and what
that means for our living. Please do not miss this wonderful formation opportunity. All welcome.
Course Duration: 1 x 2 hours
Presenter: Very Rev Dr David Ranson, Parish Priest
Holy Name Parish Wahroonga and Vicar General
Diocese of Broken Bay
Date: Wednesday 15 February 2017
Time: 7:00pm Mass followed by presentation from
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 92
Glennie Street, Wyoming
RSVP: [email protected] or 9847 0448 / 4332
9825 by Monday 13 February
Confessions: St. Kevin’s: Saturday 4: 00 to 5: 00 pm
St. John’s: Saturday 9: 45 to 10: 45 am
Alpha in the Catholic Context – Leadership Training.
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore
the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and
informal environment. Each session includes a simple
meal, a video, and small group discussion.
This leadership training event aims to develop people
with the knowledge, skill and attributes to successfully run
Alpha in local parishes. It will include a taste of the Alpha
course and how one might facilitate various modules
including the processing of the film series, small group
facilitation tips, how to sustain small group enthusiasm
and energy, and marketing and promotion tips.
It will provide information concerning the forming of
parish Alpha teams. Presenter: Lorraine McCarthy,
Alpha in a Catholic Context Coordinator in Australia
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2017
Time: Day Intensive: 9:00am – 4:30pm; Night Session Alpha Experience with Meal, Video, & Discussion: 6:15pm
– 8:30pm. Venue: St Agatha’s Catholic School Hall, 7
Trebor Road, Pennant Hills
RSVP: [email protected] or 9847 0448 / 4332
9825 by Monday 20 February Or
Date: Thursday 23 February 2017
Time: Day Intensive 10:00am – 4:30pm; Night Session Alpha Experience with Meal, Video, & Discussion: 6:15pm
– 8:30pm. Venue: St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 76 York
Street, East Gosford. RSVP: [email protected] or
9847 0448 / 4332 9825 by Monday 20 February
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Entrance Antiphon
I am sure I shall see the Lord's goodness
in the land of the living.
Hope in him, hold firm and take heart.
Hope in the Lord !
R.
O sing a new song to the Lord;
Sing to the Lord all the earth. In his
presence are majesty and splendour,
strength and honour in his holy place.
A reading from the 1st letter of St Paul
A reading from the prophet Isaiah 8:23 - 9:3 to the Corinthians
1:10-13. 17
In days past the Lord humbled the land
of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
but in days to come he will confer glory
on the Way of the Sea on the far side
of Jordan, province of the nations.
I appeal to you, brothers, for the sake of
our Lord Jesus Christ, to make up
the differences between you, and instead
of disagreeing among yourselves, to be
united again in your belief and practice.
The people that walked in darkness
From what Chloe's people have been
has seen a great light;
telling me, my dear brothers, it is clear that
on those who live in a land of deep shadow there are serious differences among you.
a light has shone.
What I mean are all these slogans that
You have made their gladness greater,
you have, like: 'I am for Paul', 'I am
you have made their joy increase;
for Apollo', 'I am for Cephas', 'I am
they rejoice in your presence
for Christ'. Has Christ been parcelled out?
as men rejoice at harvest time,
Was it Paul that was crucified for you?
as men are happy
Were you baptised in the name of Paul?
when they are dividing the spoils.
For Christ did not send me to baptise,
For the yoke that was weighing on him,
but to preach the Good News, and not
the bar across his shoulders,
to preach that in the terms of philosophy
the rod of his oppressor,
in which the crucifixion of Christ cannot
these you break as on the day of Midian.
be expressed.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
26:1. 4. 13-14
R.
Acclamation:
Thanks be to God.
Mt 4:23
Alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus preached the Good News
of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick. Alleluia!
The Lord is my light
and my salvation.
The Lord is my light and my help;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
before whom shall I shrink?
The word of the Lord.
R.
There is one thing I ask of the Lord,
for this I long,
to live in the house of the Lord,
all the days of my life,
to savour the sweetness of the Lord,
to behold his temple.
R.
A reading from the holy Gospel
according to Matthew
4:12-23
Hearing that John had been arrested
Jesus went back to Galilee, and leaving
Nazareth he went and settled
in Capernaum, a lakeside town
on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali.
In this way the prophecy of Isaiah was
to be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun! Land of Naphtali!
Way of the sea on the far side of Jordan,
Galilee of the nations!
The people that lived in darkness
has seen a great light;
on those who dwell in the land
and shadow of death a light has dawned.
From that moment Jesus began
his preaching with the message, 'Repent,
for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand'
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee
he saw two brothers, Simon, who
was called Peter, and his brother Andrew;
they were making a cast in the lake
with their net, for they were fishermen.
And he said to them, 'Follow me and
I will make you fishers of men.' And they
left their nets at once and followed him.
Going on from there he saw another pair
of brothers, James son of Zebedee and
his brother John; they were in their boat
with their father Zebedee, mending their
nets, and he called them. At once, leaving
the boat and their father, they followed him
He went round the whole of Galilee
teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming
the Good News of the kingdom and curing
all kinds of diseases and sickness among
the people.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Communion Antiphon
Look toward the Lord and be radiant;
let your faces not be abashed.
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