Parish of Baulkham Hills

Parish of Baulkham Hills
PARISH STAFF
Fr. Michael O’Callaghan PP
Fr. Giovani Presiga Assistant Priest
Br Peter Higgins Pastoral Worker
Mrs Monica O’Callaghan Parish Secretary
8.30am - 4.30pm Mon. - Fri.
Mrs Sue Ashpole Assistant Secretary
8.30am - 3.30pm Mon, Wed, Fri
Mrs Louise Ryall Secretary Our Lady Of Lourdes
Mon/Tues 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Wed-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm
Mr Jeremiah Wilkes Youth Minister
Miss Tina Asimus Young Adults Ministry
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Mrs Danuta Maka St Michael’s
Phone: 9639 0518
Mr Steve Haskins Our Lady Of Lourdes
Phone: 9639 4172
ST MICHAEL’S:
OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
Chapel Lane,
Baulkham Hills, PO Box 702,
Baulkham Hills 1755
Phone: 9639 0598 Fax: 9639 8391
1 Canyon Rd
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Phone: 9639 8385
Email: [email protected]
Homepage: http://www.stmichaelsbh.org.au
MASS TIMES - St Michael’s Church
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm
Sunday: 8.00am, 10.00am, 6.00pm
Mon - Fri: 9.15am, Sat: 9.00am
Email: [email protected]
Homepage: www.ololbhs.org.au
MASS TIMES - OLOL Church
Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm, Korean 7.30pm
Sunday: 9.30am, Korean 11.00am
Tues - Fri: 9.15am
ADORATION OF BLESSED EUCHARIST
ADORATION OF BLESSED EUCHARIST
Friday 8.30am prior to 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 9.45am - 10.45am
RECONCILIATION
RECONCILIATION
Saturday 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am to 10.30am
BAPTISM
Sundays 12 noon (by appointment only)
MARRIAGE
Arrangements by appointment only
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
BAPTISM
4th Saturday of the Month 11.15am
(by appointment only)
MARRIAGE
Arrangements by appointment only
16 November, 2014
God’s love and Christmas puddings
esus is the human face of God on earth. In his public
ministry, he speaks about the unbounded mercy and
love of God. He shows this by his compassion for sinners and
the outcast, his miracles of healing and raising from the dead,
his help for those especially without influence or money.
God’s kingdom breaks into the world in and through Jesus.
God offers us the gift of sharing his divine life even in the
present life and fully in the
next life.
It is immensely
important that we live this
life in such a way that it
prepares us for the next
life. In the parable of the
servants, we have two
mindsets portrayed. The
first two servants are
thrilled by the generosity
and trust of the landowner.
He is taking a huge risk
with a large sum of money
and apparently not putting
any limits on the servants’
activities. They respond to
this trust with energy and
enthusiasm and succeed in doubling the money.
The third servant displays a negative mindset. He fears
his master, fears losing the money and being punished so he
does nothing except to hide the money.
God has given each of us various gifts. He wants us to
use these gifts for others, not to keep them to ourselves like the
third servant. God wants us to reach out to others, not to be
afraid of making mistakes. As Pope Francis says in Evangelii
Gaudium: “a missionary heart...always does what good it can,
even if in the process, its shoes get soiled by the mud of the
street”. We have received the wonderful gift of the Good
News. Jesus wants us to share that love with those around us.
We put all our trust in God but at the same time we use
the gifts he has given us to do whatever we can.
In 1981 Fr Darcy McCarthy was appointed to the
parish of Alstonville. School and church were both in need of
extensive repairs. There was very little money. After a few
years of the usual fundraising efforts, Fr McCarthy decided it
was time to try something different. Remembering his
mother’s recipe for
Christmas puddings, he
went into the kitchen and
made his first Christmas
pudding. A couple of
parishioners tried it and
gave it the thumbs-up. He
made more for the cake
stall and they sold very
quickly. Eventually, he
rounded up a few
volunteers and began
producing large numbers
of Christmas puddings.
They were an instant
success. Over the years, the
receipts have helped to
repair the church, build
new school buildings and help local and overseas charities.
All this began when one person began thinking outside
the circle and put gifts to work. On the face of it, what
connection is there between a Christmas pudding and
spreading the Good News of God’s love?
You don’t have to make Christmas puddings. A cup of
tea and a chat can work wonders for a lonely neighbour.
Reg Ahearn CSsR
©Redemptorists, 2014
NEW APPOINTMENT FOR FR MICK
Bishop Anthony Fisher has appointed Mick as the Administrator of Our
Lady of the Way Parish, Emu Plains. Fr. Mick’s last Mass here in the Parish of
Baulkham Hills will be on New Year’s Day. An Administrator of the Parish
of Baulkham Hills will be appointed effective from 1st January, 2015.
Fr. Mick has requested that there be no formal farewell arranged.
A prayer for his continued welfare would be appreciated.
Pope Francis has awarded Fr. Mick the medal of honour known
as Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice. It is also known as the “Cross of
Honour.” This honour is given for distinguished service to the
church by lay people and clergy. It is the highest medal that can
be awarded to the laity by the Pope. During the farewell Mass
for Archbishop-elect Anthony Fisher at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Parramatta the award was bestowed upon Fr. Mick.
To all who enabled Reconciliation of the children of our Parish to be
memorable and special for them. A very big thank you to
Trish Finucane and the Sacramental team, for again coordinating
the preparation programme and overseeing the
celebrations with such dedication.
Mass
Times
LECTORS THIS WEEK
16 NOVEMBER 2014
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LECTORS NEXT WEEK
23 NOVEMBER 2014
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13 S. Anderson, N. Donnelly,
N
1
Sunday
8.00 am
A. Mendes, G. Scanlon,
P. Williams
L
14 L. Maguire, P. Maguire,
M
2
C. Elinon, A. Mantaring,
Sunday
10.00 am S. Mantaring
G
15 C. Burton, B. Fabri, M. Rutkin
K
3
Sunday
6.00 pm
F
16 A. Goonan, A. Hay, A. Williamson S/R
Mass
Times
J. Goonan, N. Redden,
S. Stagnitta, Y. Young
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
16 NOVEMBER 2014
Saturday B. Hartanto, R. Gosper, L. Karam,
6.00 pm E. Riches, A. Mascari
Sunday
8.00 am
T. Barnes, M. Cameron, P. Zammit,
M. Zammit, L. Boguradzki, M. Keating
N. Redden, C. Malinis, S. Malinis,
Sunday
10.00 am J. Mayhew, N. D’Cruz
Sunday
6.00 pm
ROSTERS:
N. Tran, R. Santos, K. Madden,
L. Fauvette, E. Crouch
WEEK BEGINNING 16.11.14
M. McLoughlin
Sun 16 November
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Mon 17 November
Memorial - St Elizabeth of Hungary
Fri 21 November
Memorial - The Presentation of
Blessed Virgin Mary
Sat 22 November
Memorial - St Cecilia
Important Dates
Fri 21 November
Catholic Women’s League Meeting
10.30am after Mass & Morning Tea
in Downey Room
We welcome the following children to
our Parish family.
 Patrick Checchia  Livia Muccino
 Stella Rugari
 Amelia Leach
Saturday J. Lau, E. Riches,
6.00 pm B. De Barros Canha
S. George, L. Gonsalves
Memorial Days
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
23 NOVEMBER 2014
G. Rodrigues, D. Rodrigues, S. Blahut,
L. Suprain, L. Domanillo
4
who were baptised at St. Michael’s
Church last week.
Congratulations and best wishes to
Keith Joseph Almeida
and
Yuin-Tien Chu
who were married
last weekend.
Prayers:
B. Norris, M. Norris, C. Harding,
A. Lockwood, M. Keating
Please remember those for whom
prayers have been requested:
B. Boguradzki, B. Oakes, S. Malinis,
S. Millett, H. Seaton
Recently Deceased :
Anniversary:
Sick: Loyse Shaw, Maria Luz Leiva,
J. Macey, R. Macey, G. Badaoui,
L. De La Cruz, S. Haskins
WEEK BEGINNING 23.11.14
COUNTERS
Counters 16.11.14 Team 8: T. Dalton
Counters 23.11.14 Team 1: T. Checchia
ALTAR
SOCIETY
Saturday 22.11.12
Team 2: R. Ylen
Saturday 29.11.14
Team 3: M. Daly
MEALS ON
WHEELS
Friday 21.11.14
S. Zammit, D. Arrowsmith
Friday 28.11.14
V. Carringal, T. Carringal
FLOWER
MINISTRY
Saturday 22.11.14
L. Balanque, J. Lau
Saturday 29.11.14
D. Maglalang, M. Whittaker
PROJECTOR
Weekend 22/23 November 2014 - Masses: Sat 5:30pm: G. Hill
Sun 8am: S. Fenech
10am M. Almeida 6pm: Youth
Nancy Chua, Jack Bozica.M, Patricia Begbie,
Coral Hall, Ken Baillie, Ron Cross, Emile Rizk,
Sonia Dorairaj, Krista Salfus, Chris Renouf,
Magdalena Maliwat, David Leahy, N. Vanessa,
Roy Briones, Salah Dallo, Son B. Stejephen,
Son M Ante, Jean Harrington, Bashir Merhi,
Scott Randall, Bernadette Rutkin, Terri Nikora,
Son D. Marko, Barbara Walsh, Michael Cratiz,
Juanita Uy, Robert Ison, Troy Britnell,
Cecilia Moussa, Dianne Moussa,
Manuel Machado, Linda Brown Delphin,
Herbert Vollbrecht, Noreen Churchill,
Mary Korunic, John Straskye, Carmel Gooley,
Yvonne Tanous, Lilia Lobrin, Scott Pirie,
Giovanna Galea, Lucy Kocsis, Cesario Solarte Jr,
Joseph Mannah, Robert Hennessy,
Jordan McDonald, Vitaliana Terrado
St Michael's Christmas Choirs
This year we have two choral events - Carols night on
29th November and Midnight Mass on 24th December.
We are looking for singers for both of these events - you are
welcome to be in both or one. All music is traditional and simple
to learn - no previous experience is necessary! Rehearsals for
Carols Night commence on Monday November 3rd at 7pm in the
church. Please ring Jerry Wilkes on 0423 342 215 or Lise Rider
0412 125 821 for further information. All welcome!
ST. MICHAELS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
Last year on Christmas morning we had our second St Michael’s
Christmas Brunch. We had a beautiful time of celebration and
community!! We expect that this year will be bigger again…. We
want to make sure that every person in our community will have a
place to celebrate Christmas and to experience real community.
If anyone would like to be part of this years organizing team –
please contact me at [email protected] or call me on
0421 051029.
Work Required for YMT Members
The Youth Mission Team (YMT) are looking for full time
work for the next 4 weeks till the 5th of December. They
are available from Monday - Friday. Paul has 2 years experience
in landscape gardening. If you have any gardening work please
ring Paul on 0430 636 274. Tim is a qualified electrician, if you
have electrical work please ring Tim on 0448 125 856.
if you have any house cleaning work, babysitting or
administration work please ring Renee on
0468 637 090.
OLMC Mercy Scholarship
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is now
accepting applications for Mercy Scholarships for
Academic Excellence and Music Excellence. Girls entering
Years 7, 9 or 11 in 2016 are invited to apply. Visit the College
website www.olmc.nsw.edu.au for more information.
Are You Coeliac/Gluten Intolerant?
If so, we have gluten-free wafers to enable you to
receive Communion. Please see the Priest or the
Acolyte who will arrange for the gluten-free wafer to be
placed in a pyx ready for consecration during Mass. Wafers and
pyxes are kept in a drawer in the sacristy where the priest gets
vested. You may wish to inform the Priest or Acolyte what area of
the church you will be sitting in so that the pyx with the
consecrated host can be given to the Communion Minister for that
area. When it is your turn to receive communion, inform the
Communion Minister that you need a gluten-free host.
St Vincent de Paul Society 2014
Christmas Hamper Appeal
The St Michael’s Conference of the St Vincent de Paul
Society will again be providing Christmas hampers to the poor
and disadvantaged families we have assisted over this past year.
Profiles of these families will be displayed in the foyer of the
church over the next two weeks. Your generous support for the
appeal will be greatly appreciated.
St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Cards
and 2014 Columbian Calendars
The St Michael’s Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society will
again be selling Christmas Cards and Columbian Calendars after
each Mass throughout November. Christmas Cards will cost $6
per pack of 10 cards and calendars will cost $6 each. Both cards
and calendars will also be available for purchase from the piety
store throughout November courtesy of the Catholic Women’s
League.
I have not the fine audacity of men
Who have mastered the pen
Or the purse.
The complexes of many slaves are in my verse.
When I straighten my shoulders to look at the world
boldly I see talent coldly
Damning me to stooped attrition.
Mine was a beggar’s mission
To dreams of beauty I should have been born blind.
I should have been content to walk behind
Watching the reflection of God’s delight:
A second-hand teller of the story
A second-hand glory.
It was not right
That my mind should have echoed life’s overtones
That I should have seen a flower
Petalled in mighty power.
Diocesan Administrator
At a meeting on Thursday, the College of Consultors elected
Father Peter Williams, former Vicar General of the Diocese, as
Diocesan Administrator until such time as the Holy Father
appoints a new Bishop for Diocese of Parramatta.
Position Vacant for Parish Secretary
Kenthurst
Maria Hodgkinson will be leaving us at Christmas to have a
break and spend some more time with her family.
We are looking for a new Parish Secretary. We need someone
competent with strong secretarial and administrative skills as
outlined below who will support the teachings of the Catholic
Church and the ethos of the Parish
 3 - 5 years experience in Office Administration
 Accounting experience with MYOB
 Data entry with web-based programs
 Computer literacy - MS - Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
 Excellent communication skills and people management skills
Work: Part-time 26 hours (Tuesday - Friday).
Please email your resume to [email protected].
Applications close 25th November 2014.
Proposed Catholic Cemetery at Kenthurst
St Madeleine’s Parish is undergoing research to test the
viability of a proposed Catholic Cemetery to be developed
alongside their new church, and are seeking the feedback
from Catholic parishioners in surrounding areas. Please take
5 minutes to complete the survey online and have your say.
If you can please complete the survey as soon as possible.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Kenthurst
Mount St Benedict Centre
Advent Festival of Readings and Songs
In Advent, we the Church, celebrate the coming of Christ: past,
present and future. This Festival of readings and songs gives
expression to our yearning for these comings, to our watching
and waiting, to our expectancy and hope. Come and be part of
this joyous prayer, which helps us to ponder the coming of Christ
in history, mystery and glory. When: Sunday 30 November;
Afternoon Tea: 3.30-4.30; Festival: 4.30-5.30.
Cost: Donation towards Good Samaritan ministries, Kiribati
Where: Mt St Benedict Centre Chapel; 449D Pennant Hills Rd,
Pennant Hills. Entrance off Hull Rd
Bookings: (for catering purposes only) by: Wednesday 26 Nov
Phone: 9484 6208 [email protected]
OUR WORSHIP TODAY ~ Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time~ Yr A
Today’s :
Readings:
1st Reading: Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
2nd Reading: 1 Thess 5:1-6
Gospel:
Mt 25:14-30
Next Week: 1st Reading: Ezek 34:11-12, 15-17
2nd Reading: 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28
Gospel:
Mt 25:31-46
Entrance Antiphon:
Responsorial Psalm: 8am
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction.
You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead
back your captives from every place.
Happy are those who fear the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm: Vigil, 10am, 6pm
Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me
live in you, says the Lord; my branches
bear much fruit. Alleluia!
Happy are those who fear the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation: 8am
Communion Antiphon:
To be near God is my
happiness, to place my
hope in God the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation: Vigil,10am, 6pm
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Daily Masses: Mon to Fri, 9.15am, Sat 9.00am
Rosary: Mon to Fri, 8.55am
Morning Prayer of the Church ~ Sat. morning beginning 8.25am
Holy Communion to the Sick ~ Contact Parish Office. Phone: 9639 0598
Sacrament of the Sick ~ First Friday of the month at 9.15am Mass
OPTION ONE
POOL & PUMP SERVICES
Discount prices on new Pumps,
Filters, Salt Water Chlorinators
Repair of all Pool and Spa
Equipment
Cleaning and regular maintenance
Specific problem solving
Call Henry at any time: 9634 7470
Mobile: 0412 265 823
Real Estate With Someone
You Can Trust
Selling, Buying, Development,
Investment, Property
Management
David Dowling
Call me on: 0421 051 029
Or email: [email protected]
Deadline for Parish Bulletin Notices:
All notices for the Parish Bulletin must be
at the Parish office by 4.30 pm each
Wednesday. Getting your bulletin notice in
early would be appreciated. Thank you.
CASTLE SERVICE
CENTRE
Specialising in Australian, European & Japanese
Ray Bazouni A.I.A.M.E
Unit 1/44 Carrington Rd
Castle Hill 2154
Phone: (02) 9634 7390
Fax: (02) 9634 7395
Mobile: 0405 153 716
Ray White Castle Hill
19/15-17 Terminus Street, Castle Hill
AC DELIVERIES
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Available weekends and after 5pm weekdays
Local/Regional/ Interstate
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Email: [email protected] (Preferred)
Mobile: 0409 223 749
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Phone: (02) 9629 2756 Fax: (02) 9629 4064
Email: [email protected]
YOUR HILLS DISTRICT COMPUTER TECHNCIAN
Computer Sales
&
Service You Can Trust
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On-Site Hardware & Software Repairs
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New Computers & Peripheral Hardware
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Internet Setup & Connection Sharing
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Wireless Networking & Internet Access
Contact Michael Sulfaro
M:0410 444 550 E:[email protected]
www.santec.net.au
CRESTWOOD
CENTRE PHARMACY
BILL REID, B. PHARM., M.P.S
GLANMIRE ROAD
BAULKHAM HILLS
OPEN 7 DAYS
Phone: 9624 1434
Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am - 12.30pm