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  • St. James
  • St. Bede’s

St James’ Church,

2 Woolley Street, Forest Lodge

Weekday Masses

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year C
Sunday 7th July 2019

Wednesday & Friday: 9am Saturday: 8.30am

Letter from Archbishop Anthony Fisher

Sunday Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 9.30am

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
June 29, 2019

(Tongan Choir: 4th Sunday)

Children’s Liturgy

Letter from Rome to the people and pastors of Sydney

1st Sunday of the month (St. James)

Dear brothers and sisters,

Confession (Reconciliaꢀon)

Saturday at 4pm (St. James)

I write to you from Rome at the end of the Ad Limina Apostolorum pilgrimage of the Australian Bishops to the tombs of the apostles, to the Holy Father, and to the Vatican Departments.

Bapꢀsms 2nd Sunday of the month at 12.15pm. Bookings required.

We began with a retreat in a religious house outside Rome, an important time of reflection upon our own ministry as Bishops, of prayer for the Church in Australia in these challenging times, and of renewal of our faith and hope in Christ Jesus.

St Bede’s Church

Our Ad Limina visit was framed by the Feast of Corpus Christi – where we reflected upon the hunger for the Eucharist in Australia, going back to colonial times – and the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul – when (today) we joined Sydney’s former auxiliary bishop, Peter Comensoli, as he received the pallium from Pope Francis as Metropolitan Archbishop of Melbourne.

43 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

Sunday Mass Times

8am and 11am Bapꢀsms

On Monday I prayed for you all at the tomb of St Peter. After celebrating Mass together there, we went to meet Peter’ successor, Pope Francis, at the apostolic palace. It was a deeply moving and very encouraging meeting and underlined for me the importance of the Petrine ministry. The Holy Father clearly understood our situation in Australia, taught, advised, challenged and encouraged us. This encounter was a real moment of grace.

3rd Sunday of the month at 12.00 noon. Bookings required.

Compulsory Bapꢀsm Classes for all parishes held on the 1st Sunday of the Month at St James Hall from 3.30—4.30pm

Each day the Bishops followed the same pattern of celebrating Mass together at one of the papal basilicas before or after our day of meetings. I had the privilege of leading our Mass at the Basilica of St Mary Major. At St Peter’s, St Paul’s, St Mary’s and yesterday at St John’s we prayed for the Church of Australia, for wisdom and courage for its leaders, and for fidelity and the joy of Christian life for its people.

Parish Priest: Father Dominic Murphy OP

St James: St Bede:

2 Woolley Street, Glebe 43 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

Each day we had a series of meetings with the various Vatican departments: they are called ‘dicasteries’ but the spell-checker on my computer keeps trying to correct it to ‘dysenteries’!

St Benedicts: 104 Broadway, Chippendale St James Forest Lodge & St Bede’s Pyrmont Emails:

[email protected] bapꢀ[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

The Congregation for Saints was very encouraging regarding the cause of Eileen O’Connor. The Diocesan phase is currently in process and the official opening of the Cause in Sydney will be scheduled for later this year. At several Congregations we received encouragement and helpful advice regarding the Plenary Council for Australia.

I led the bishops’ delegations to the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith. At our meeting with Catholic Education I updated the officials about the unique Catholic education system we have in Australia, its achievements in early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as the present challenges. There was good discussion on a number of these issues, including various threats to the freedom of our schools to continue to enrol, employ and teach according to our Catholic approach.

Web: www.stjames-stbede.org.au

Mail: PO Box 22, Glebe 2037 Phone: 02 9660 1407

Office Hours: 9.30am—2.30pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

At our meeting with the CDF, we discussed many important matters touching upon faith, morals and discipline, especially child safeguarding, threats to life and love such as the big push at present for euthanasia, and government intrusion into the sacramental life of the Church.

Parish Secretary:

Ms Brooke Foye Email: [email protected]

Sacramental &Safeguarding Co-Ordinator:

Mrs Amanda Gardiner Email: [email protected]

Overall, the Bishops of Australia had a very good experience of this ‘audit’ of Church life in our country, of the pilgrimage to the holy places, and of communion with the Pope and his collaborators. For all the negativity around the Church at present it gave us real cause for hope. We are grateful for your prayers for us and we have had you all in our thoughts and prayers throughout.

St James School Principal:

Mrs Enrica Bova

Meanwhile I’ve been following from afar the Israel Folau matter – which illustrates some of the concerns we discussed with the Pope and Vatican departments.

PTO….

Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 9692 0870

NOTICES, NOTICES, NOTICES, NOTICES, NOTICES, NOTICES, NOTIC-

Letter from Archbishop Anthony Fisher cont…

Much has been said and written about the Folau saga and no doubt there will be more to come. But it does seem to me that there has been a very heavy-handed targeting of Israel and Maria Folau for daring to express unfashionable religious views. In the background is a relentless campaign from some quarters to push religious beliefs and believers to the margins of society, and to confine faith to an ever-narrowing field of private life.

You don’t have to agree with all Mr Folau says or the way he says it to be troubled by the determination of some to destroy him and his family, and also to be concerned about what this means for freedom of speech and belief for ordinary Australians.

The Australia we all know and love has, for the most part, been good at giving people the space to believe different things, to express them in free speech, to try to persuade others of their beliefs, and to practice what they preach. But now we are seeing sporting organisations, airlines, websites, financial institutions and health insurers using their corporate power to narrow that space and punish those whose views they disapprove. No one should have to raise millions to vindicate their rights against such corporate power.

Matters pertaining to the freedom of religion will no doubt be on the agenda of state and federal parliaments in the coming months. They shouldn’t be reduced to the Folau saga. But it’s important we all keep informing ourselves about, praying and advocating for respect for religious freedom in Australia.

With my prayers and blessings from the Eternal city,

The Holy Fathers Appeal is this weekend.

The Holy Father’s Appeal supports Pope Francis’ charitable works around the

world.

Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP, DD BA LlB BTheol DPhil Archbishop of Sydney

CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF SYDNEY
PARISH SAFEGUARDING
VOLUNTEER ONLINE INDUCTION
TRAINING,
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
& CODE OF CONDUCT

St James & Bede’s Parish REQUIRES

Parish and School Partnership

our volunteers to complete the Parish
During 2018, the Archdiocese of Sydney and Sydney

Safeguarding Volunteer Online Training.
Catholic Schools system published "Catholic Parishes and Schools- A Framework for Shared Mission". The purpose of the framework is to strengthen the relationship
It is MANDATORY that volunteers in all parishes comply with the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office between parishes and schools and to support the school and parish community in working effectively together. For the training. collaboration to be effective, parish and school are called to a

partnership, a shared mission marked by hope, joy and mutual
Please contact Amanda Gardiner on 9660 1407 or email respect, dialogue, formation and shared leadership.

admin@stjames-stbede.org.au for a copy of the

required forms.

In seeking to reflect this spirit, an invitation is extended to members of the parish and school community to the following event.

The Catholic Archdiocese of

Thursday 25th July—9:00am

Feast of St James the Greater, Whole School Mass

Sydney Safeguarding Office

Child sexual abuse is a crime. The appropriate people to deal with crimes are the police. If you or anyone you know, have been abused, please contact the police.

Thursday 8th August—9:00am

Feast of St Mary MacKillop, Whole School Mass, celebrated with Grandparents

Thursday 15th August—9:00am

Feast of the Assumption, Whole School Mass

Alternatively, you can contact the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office at (02) 9390 5810 or email [email protected] You may also want to speak to your Parish Priest who will be able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report crime to the police.

Wednesday 28th August—9:00am

Whole School Mass, celebrating with Fathers

St James Story Time for Pre-Schoolers Wednesdays during school term 9:00am—10:00am in the St James School

Hall (enter via St James School Office)

ST BEDE’S

ST JAMES

  • Readers for this Sunday - 7th July 2019
  • Readers for this Sunday— 7th July 2019

  • 8:00am
  • 11:00am

  • 5pm
  • 9:30am

Stephen & Catriona
Fuller

First Reader

  • Anne Higgins
  • Makalita Solo

First Reader

Mary Flanagan
Stephen & Catriona
Fuller

Second Reader

  • Juliet Roberts
  • Nadim Azar

Second Reader

Michael Read

  • Readers for next Sunday - 14th July 2019
  • Readers for next Sunday - 14th July 2019

First Reader

Gus & Kathy Loo Gus & Kathy Loo
Antonia Budriah Gianna Swadling

First Reader

  • Moira Kelly
  • Rocco Ranieri

Kerry Dealy

Second Reader
Second Reader

Sr Agnes Farrugia

Please pray for the sick:

Mary O’Reilly, Daniel Politoni, James Price, Terrie Iglesias, Joh Lockhart, Dr Ron Morstyn, Guido Gianni, Mia Hoad, Audrey Tate, Elizabeth Fletcher, Neave Mackey, Patricia O’Leary, Gillian Ellis, John & June Ebert, Debbie Julius, Fran Campisi, Irene Malin, Fr. Michael Walsh, Bp Geoffrey Robinson, Kate Mara, Leslee Hoad-Mara, Lee Tillam, Kay White, family members, parishioners, friends.

Please pray for the deceased:

Ken Owens, Mrs Nellie Martins, Mrs Fatima Alfonso, Ronald John Morrow & Coralie Florence Morrow, Peter Spillane, Loredana Mulhall, John Gianni, John Jones, Natalia Sutantri, Anthony Creighton, Allan White, Georgia Hoad, Maria Lo, Sean & Pat Flanagan, Frank & Melina Galluzo, O’Connor family members & all the faithful departed Parishioners.

If you would like to add names to the “ pray for the sick ” or “ pray for the deceased ” lists, please contact the office. Please note that any names added for an anniversary to the pray for the deceased will remain for 4 weeks.

Message from Tony Farley
Executive Director Sydney Catholic Schools

It is an exciting time for Sydney Catholic Schools as we reimagine our mission, vision and values. We invite you to contribute to the naming of our values that will guide our behaviours into the next decade. Please complete a short survey link provided below (survey will be open until 10 July 19).

https://yourvoicesydcatholicschools.engagementhq.com/scs-strategic-plan-2021-and-beyond? preview=true&tool=survey_tool#tool_tab

2019 Financial Year Tax Receipts

The 2019 tax receipts have been posted and you should be receiving your donation receipt shortly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Brooke at the office on 9660 1407 or [email protected]

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON
NICENE CREED
RESPONSORIAL PSALM

  • Your merciful love, O God,
  • I believe in one God,

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

we have received in the midst of your temple. Your praise, O God, like your name, reaches the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with saving justice. the Father almighty, maker of heaven & earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God,

SECOND READING

Galations 6:14-18

The only thing I can boast about is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. It does not matter if a person is circumcised or not; what matters is for him to become an altogether new creature. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, who form the Israel of God.

GLORIA

Light from Light,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth

peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
I want no more trouble from anybody after this; the marks on my body are those of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, my brothers. Amen. you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia, alleluia! May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, in the glory of God the Father.

COLLECT

and the fullness of his message live

  • within you.
  • O God, who in the abasement of your Son

have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin you bestow eternal gladness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
Alleluia!

GOSPEL

Luke 10:1-12. 17-20

The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The one God, for ever and ever. harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest. Start off now, but remember, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals. Salute no one on the road. Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, “Peace to this house!” And if a man of peace lives there, your peace will go and rest on him; if not, it will come back to you. Stay in the same house, taking what food and drink they have to offer, for the labourer deserves his wages; do not move from house to house. Whenever you go into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is set before you. Cure those in it who are sick, and say, “The kingdom of God is very near to you.” But whenever you enter a town and they do not make you welcome, go out into its streets and say, “We wipe off the very dust of your town that clings to our feet, and leave it with you. Yet be sure of this: the
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

FIRST READING

Isaiah 66:10-14

Rejoice, Jerusalem, be glad for her, all you who love her! Rejoice, rejoice for her,

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS

May this oblation dedicated to your name purify us, O Lord, and day by day bring our conduct closer to the life of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. all you who mourned her! That you may be suckled, filled, from her consoling breast, that you may savour with delight her glorious breasts.

For thus says the Lord: Now towards her I send flowing peace, like a river, and like a stream in spate the glory of the nations.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

At her breast will her nurslings be carried and fondled in her lap.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him.
Like a son comforted by his mother will I comfort you. And by Jerusalem you will be comforted.

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    Is FLI worth supporting?! ! When I took on the role of Executive Director of Family Life International (Australia) Ltd. (FLI) on the 1st October 2010 I was quite excited about the opportunity to work on a full time basis in the pro-life/pro- family world and my ambition and goal was to make FLI into a substantial force in Australian social and political life. To be the voice for the voiceless and to defend the defenceless. Now it is six years just past I have been in the position and we certainly are not the force in Australian social and political life I had hoped for. ! As a supporter of FLI over this time it is certainly important that you know what we have been doing and what sort of projects your hard earned donations have gone to. When I started going through the major projects we have run and the financial support we have been able to offer, I was quite amazed. Considering that the first two years of my tenure were spent working completely without being paid, due to the lack of funds for FLI, we have achieved a great deal. The question I want to ask you now is this: “Is it worth continuing to financially support FLI?” To assist you with your answer here are the highlights of our last six years. ! Firstly we established a Board of Advisers which includes now Archbishop Julian Porteous as the Patron of FLI, former Deputy Prime Minister, Mr John Anderson AO, as well as many experts in the fields of Medicine, Law, Theology, Philosophy, Psychology and Economics.
  • Catholic DIOCESE of ARMIDALE

    Catholic DIOCESE of ARMIDALE

    VOLUME 30. ISSUE 1 Catholic DIOCESE OF ARMIDALE MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION ISSN 1446-0041 VIEWPOIN JANUARY - MARCH 2021 CONTENTS welcome back - Welcome Back to Viewpoint 1 - A Sweet Reunion After a 12-month hiatus triggered by the 2020 COVID lockdown I am pleased that Catholic Viewpoint is back. Bishop O’Mahony It will now be a slimmed down publication focussing 2 Sesquicentenary Events on key events around the diocese and providing me the opportunity to keep in touch with you wherever you may be. The new format also allows Catholic Viewpoint to be easily In Memoriam Most Rev provided both digitally and in paper copy. Take a look and you will see 4 Bishop Luc Matthys DD that the first few months of 2021 have seen a number of very significant events in our diocese. You will also find a reflection on Good Friday and 200 Years of Catholic Holy Saturday (Easter) as we enter into Holy Week. 6 Education in the Armidale Diocese As we prepare to publish, many people in NSW are hurting because of the floods. Thank God, most of our Diocese is spared but my prayers are 7 Easter Reflection with our suffering neighbours and the people in the West of the Diocese, particularly in and around Moree. May our Patroness Our Lady of the Rosary intercede for you and keep you safe. 8 Annual Mass for Religious Yours in Christ, Most Reverend Michael Kennedy A SWEET REUNION While in Armidale for the Bishop O’Mahony Sesquicentenary Events, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP took time to meet up with his Kindergarten teacher, Sister Judy Ellis from St Therese School in Lakemba.
  • The Catholic Church and Child Sexual Abuse: It's Time to Come Clean

    The Catholic Church and Child Sexual Abuse: It's Time to Come Clean

    The Catholic Church and Child Sexual Abuse: It’s Time to Come Clean Kieran Tapsell Introduction This is a speech given by Kieran Tapsell, the author of Potiphar’s Wife: The Vatican Secret and Child Sexual Abuse (ATF Press 2014) to a meeting at the Pumphouse Hotel, Melbourne, Australia, organised by Catholics for Renewal and Catalyst for Renewal on 29 October 2014. The organisers invited the Rev. Professor Ian Waters, an Australian canon lawyer to respond. Kieran is a former seminarian from the 1960s who became an Australian attorney. On his retirement in 2004, he became intrigued by the case of one of his seminary professors who had become a bishop and who refused to give to the police a report by a canon lawyer into child sexual abuse by a group of priests in his diocese. The police issued a search warrant and his presbytery was searched. The priests were duly convicted and imprisoned. Kieran suspected that the reason this bishop – a good and honourable man – would have refused to hand over this report was because he felt restrained from doing so. This led to Kieran’s returning to the study of canon law and the eventual publication of his book, Potiphar’s Wife: The Vatican Secret and Child Sexual Abuse (ATF Press 2014). At the time of the publication of the book, the Australian Government had established a major investigation into child sexual abuse in institutions in Australia through a Royal Commission headed by Justice Peter McLellan. The Australian Church has made detailed submissions to the Royal Commission, but not once has it referred to the effect of the pontifical secret imposed by canon law since 1922 on allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy.