Teaching our FAMILIES to teach their families THE FAITH 8th March 2020 - Year A

Second Sunday Of Lent ALL HALLOWS’ Dear Parishioners, PARISH CHURCH 2 Halley Street 1. A Note From the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference FIVE DOCK 2046

National advice on liturgical implications in light of coronavirus (COVID- Administrator: 19) Fr Matthew

Assistant Priest: With a relatively small number of confirmed cases of coronavirus or Fr Nicholas Rynne COVID-19 in Australia, the risk to the general public remains low. How- ever, given the regular assembly of large groups for liturgical celebra- Deacon: Rev. Mr. Constantine Rodrigues tions and a number of enquiries from dioceses, parishes and individu- [email protected] als, the following advice is provided for dioceses and parishes to con- sider. This advice should be considered alongside local and national Secretary: health guidance, including from the Commonwealth Department of Elsa Waldie Health This advice, prepared in collaboration with the National Office Presbytery: for Liturgy and Catholic Health Australia, follows earlier communication Monday: Closed from the Bishops Conference to dioceses on January 31. A number of Tues - Fri: 8.30am - 3.30pm Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 pm dioceses and parishes have already issued guidelines relevant to their

Phone: 9713 7960 local context. This national advice, drafted in light of those guidelines, Fax: 9713 5172 should be read in conjunction with those local documents. The follow-

Email: ing recommendations are believed to be proportionate to the current [email protected] understanding of the coronavirus and the risks outlined by health au-

Web: www.allhallows.org.au thorities. They are consistent with the ’s prerogative to protect those who are most vulnerable. All Hallows’ Parish School  Individuals should consider their own health, including any poten- Principal: Mrs Helen Elliott tial to infect others with a contagious disease, before attending a Phone: 9713 4469 Fax: 9712 5184 public liturgical celebration. • Email:  When exchanging the Sign of Peace, individuals should avoid [email protected] shaking hands but say “Peace be with you” and offer a smile, Web: wave, nod or bow. www.ahpsfivedock.catholic.edu.au  All Ministers of Holy Communion should take particular care to

Sacramental Life wash their hands before and after distributing. Appropriate means should be made available. Holy Mass:  Parishes should cease distributing Holy Communion from the Saturday - 9.00am & 5.30pm Vigil Chalice until further notice. The faithful should be reminded that Sunday - 8.30am Christ is fully present under either species. Sunday - 10am  The faithful who are too unwell to attend Sunday Mass – whether With the Children’s Liturgy due to coronavirus or some other condition – or are at particular Sunday - 6.00pm Youth Mass risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus can honour their Sunday Monday - 9.00am obligation by participating in a time of prayer within the home, Tues - Wed - 8.00am reading the Scriptures or watching Mass on television or online Thurs - Fri - 9.00am Lauds (morning prayer) is prayed 2. Catholics Urged to Support Middle East Christians This Lent 20 minutes before morning mass daily. All Welcome. The Middle East, which continues to face many hardships and chal-

Reconciliation: lenges, needs the ongoing support of Catholics around the world, a Saturday 9.30-10am, 4.45-5.15pm Vatican official said. Sunday 8.30am - 9.15am “Long and exhausting wars continue to produce millions of refugees and strongly influence the future of entire generations,” said Cardinal Sick Calls: Any time - day/night. Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches. Funeral Masses: “They see themselves deprived of the most basic goods, such as the In co-operation with Funeral right to a peaceful childhood, to a harmonious school education, to Directors. dedicating one’s youth to looking for a job and forming a family, to discovering one’s vocation, to an in- dustrious and dignified adult life, and to a peaceful old age,” he wrote. In a letter sent to bishops around the world, Cardinal Sandri asked for continued support for the tradi- tional Good Friday collection for the Holy Land. “The funds traditionally collected on Good Friday are the main source of material support for Christian life in the Holy Land,” the cardinal wrote. “The territories that benefit in various forms of support from the collection are Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Cy- prus, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Turkey, Iran and Iraq.” The Church in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East has endured “severe trials” over the centuries, Cardinal Sandri wrote. “Those trials are not yet finished: The tragedy of the progressive reduction of the number of local faithful continues, with the consequent risk of seeing the various Christian traditions that date back to the early centuries disappear,” he wrote. “The Holy Land, and especially the Christian community that lives there, has always occupied an im- portant place in the heart of the universal Church,” the cardinal wrote. “The whole Church has received from Jerusalem the gift and joy of the Gospel and of salvation in Christ ,” and the awareness of that gift “motivates us to give with joy and generosity,” he wrote. The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, an administratively autonomous province of the Franciscan order, uses the collection to carry out its mission of preserving most of the shrines connected with the life of Jesus as well as for providing pastoral care to the region’s Catholics, running schools, operating charitable institutions and training future priests and religious. The collection, taken up at the request of the Pope, is administered by the Franciscan Custody and the Congregation for Eastern Churches, which uses it for the formation of candidates for the priesthood, the support of the clergy, educational activities, cultural formation and subsidies. The Vatican press office released, along with Cardinal Sandri’s letter, some details of how the money was used from the 2019 collection, which totalled more than $8.2 million. The congregation spent more than $3.2 million on academic, spiritual and human formation of seminarians and priests of Churches under their jurisdiction as well as men and women religious; more than $3 million went for subsidizing schooling and educational activities for young people, including at Bethlehem University; nearly $2 mil- lion was used provide emergency assistance and support to people in 10 countries. The Vatican also released a list of the projects supported through the funds given to the Franciscan Custody to assist the Christian minority in the region, preserve and provide pilgrim access to the archae- ological sites and Christian shrines and support education. Humanitarian support was provided to Christians needing medicine, medical assistance, social support, education, job training and legal assistance to families facing eviction from living in East Jerusalem. Among the maintenance and restoration work carried out were projects at: the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem; the monastery at Bethany, which has Byzantine and medieval remains; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; and the ongoing expansion of the Terra Sancta Museum in Jerusalem, highlighting the cultural, historical, artistic and archaeological heritage, preserved by the Franciscans. The collection also helped fund university scholarships and grants for 668 students; support small arti- sanal businesses; build and renovate numerous homes and apartments for needy and young families; upgrade schools with better bathrooms, recreation facilities and desks; and install solar energy systems in schools to reduce electricity use.

3. Welcome to our Families A sincere welcome to all our families preparing their children for the sacrament of reconciliation. We ac- company those families with our prayers as their children begin this exciting time in their faith formation.

4. Alms giving during Lent - Blankets for the homeless We will be postponing the blanket drive for a couple of weeks due to a shortage in the availability of those blankets. Given the current situation, we will ait until we can source enough blankets for our drive,. We hope this will be resolved in a few weeks. However, it may end up being something ultimately beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

5. New Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion roster The new Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion roster is available to pick up in the gathering space near the notice board. Thank you.

6. New Servers roster The new Altar Servers roster is available to pick up in the sacristy on the lectern. Thank you.

God Bless, Fr Matthew. WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

In your love and concern, please pray for:-

Catholic Women’s League Recently Deceased: Angela Cesar, Carmela Biviano SILVER CIRCLE Mass Intentions: Congratulations to Week 2 winners: Vigil: Alessandro Mangogna 8.30am: Gregorio Buda st 1 – 41 Collette O’Grady 10.00am: All Hallows’ 2nd – 43 John Bonaddio Monday: Giuseppina Raffaele

Lent Donations Drive - Night Patrol For the following ill members of our community:-

The support of Night Patrol has become a Kathleen Collins, Katherine Adamo, John Collins, Tony Lim, Karen Abdallah, Theo Argy, Vincenzo La tradition in this parish and during the season of Manna, Andrew Ammendolia, Elysha Fazzalaro, Mia Lent, we are collecting the following items: Spalina, Bernadette Lane, Sarah Galleghan, Ryan  Single serve packets of chips Family, Kylie Lane, Judith Tetley, Marie Mylott,  Sweet or savoury biscuits – single serve John Vincent, Rosa Maria Santos, Belinda Briggs, packets Mark Bridgett  Soft muesli bars (no nuts please)  Popper juice  Le Snack Bereavement Support Reflection Mornings  Noodle cups

 Cuppa Soup Third Wednesday of Every Month  Men’s Roll on Deodorant 10.00am – 1.00pm.  Combs

 Hand sanitiser (Small purse packs) For family and friends who grieve and their  Clip lock bags (Sandwich size or large size) companions. Understanding and managing life’s Please leave these items in the Gathering Space changes in Loss, Grief & Bereavement. in the marked tubs. Morning tea provided.

Donations should be made by For further information please contact Holy Thursday, 9th April. Bereavement Support Ph: (02) 9646 6908 /

Many thanks for your generosity. [email protected] Marisa Squadrito

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The Bishop’s Blend Breakfast  “They’re people, not property”

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UPDATE ON THE Y-Factor: Annual Archdiocesan Youth Camp from 14-17th April PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 If you are currently in Yrs 7-12, come have the In October 2020, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Plenary Council to be held time of your life these Easter school holidays with since the second Vatican Council. In 2018, the en- tons of friends you haven't met yet! tire People of God in Australia began preparing for this historic moment by listening to God, and by There’ll be heaps of time for games, activities, listening to one another’s stories of faith. More than talks, discussion, prayer and a chance to grow in 222,000 people participated in listening and dia- your faith and relationship with God. logue encounters and contributed 17,457 submis- sions during the first stage of preparation for the This camp is so big, we can only run it once a Australian Plenary Council. year so get on board now!

The results of the Listening and Dialogue Phase in From April 14 to 17 at Elanora Heights our parish, were submitted to the Plenary Council and a Summary of the Responses from All Hallows’ (chartered bus from a central location was made available to parishioners. in Sydney will be organised).

The gathered data was used to inspire the National Find out more at www.sydneycatholicyouth.org/ Themes for Discernment – yfactor or call Elizabeth on (02) 9307 8152 or  Missionary and Evangelising e-mail [email protected]  Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal  Prayerful and Eucharistic  Humble, Healing and Merciful  A Joyful, Hope-filled Servant Community  Open to Conversion, Renewal and Reform

Now that we are in the Discernment Phase, we continue to seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. This Volunteers needed to visit period for Listening and Discernment will be open socially isolated older people indefinitely. Why visit? Although the response to the invitation to gather 40% of residents of aged care facilities do not again for this Second Phase was minimal, our All have a visitor. Hallows’ community was able to convene one group which chose Missionary and What attributes do you require to be a visitor? Evangelising as its focus.  A commitment to building & sustaining a The outcomes of our Communal Discernment were friendship with an older person over an submitted to the Plenary Council as follows: extended period of time In order to build up the parish and make parishion-  Genuine empathy, understanding & enjoyment ers disciples who are able to spread the Gospel to of older people those around them, there should, as a priority, be  Effective communication & listening skills formal training for pastoral leaders and this should  Reliability & flexibility be supported financially by the Parish.  The ability to commit to at least 12 months, once a fortnight for an hour There should be follow-up of parents who had recently had children baptised so that they can be What will you do when you visit? encouraged to join the community of the faithful,  Share stories where they can be nurtured and participate in the life of the parish.  Read or discuss a book  Share a hobby, interest or activity To create interest and improve religious literacy,  Discuss the news there should be occasional speakers to address the  Have a cuppa and chat parish and school staff and parents with Q & A  Take family pet or children to visit too forum with hospitality provided. Create a social media platform for our parish that What will you receive? all can access and contribute to. Such a blog or  Personal enrichment Facebook page would not be open to the general  Training & support public and membership would have to be approved by the moderator. The platform's specific purpose For further information or to volunteer please would be to nourish and guide the faithful, with contact Janet Castle, Coordinator on posting of inspiring stories. 0402 614 586 or on [email protected] Worship Words

In this edition of “Worship Words” I’d like to share a devotion of mine with you. It is the devotion to the Five Holy Wounds: the pierced hands, feet and heart, of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. This is a devotion that is at least medieval in its origin but which seems to have been re-presented by Our Lord to the world in the form of devotion to the and in the revelations of the .

There is much scriptural and ancient inspiration for the devotion to the Five Holy Wounds. Prophesying the wounds of Christ the Book of Psalms declares: “They have pierced my hands and my feet” (22:16) and the Prophet Zechariah declares: “They shall look on Him whom they have pierced” (12:10); “By His wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

Devotion to the Five Holy Wounds is not a morbid fascination with death. Rather it is an acknowledge- ment of the reality of the incarnation and these five wounds are portals by which our own bodies, and our own sufferings, are united with the bodily, spiritual and very real suffering of our God in His incar- nate humanity. He shares everything with us - save sin - the good and the bad of life. After His death, Jesus tells St. Thomas, the Apostle, to put his finger into His wounds. Jesus, resurrected, is standing there wounded! All of us are familiar with all kinds of wounds, physical, spiritual, psychological and emo- tional, that we carry through our lives. Maybe these are to be glorified in the resurrection and not simply done away with? As St. Paul says; [He] “will change our lowly body to be like His glorious body” (Phil. 3:21).

Françoise Chambon was born March 6, 1841 to a poor farming family in the village of Croix Rouge, near Chambéry, in Savoy. Her first reported vision of Our wounded Lord occurred when she was nine years old as she was attending Good Friday services. At the age of twenty-one, she joined the Monastery of the Visitation Order in Chambéry, France, and was given her name Marie-Marthe. She died on March 21,1907, in the odour of sanctity, and the cause for her beatification was introduced in 1937. Amongst numerous private revelations, bearing a striking resemblance to those of the revelations of the Sacred Heart and the Divine Mercy, Blessed Marie-Martha received from Our Lord two invocations that her or- der later approved of and published as part of “The Chaplet of Mercy” in 1912 (the Divine Mercy image was revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska in 1931). Now known as the Chaplet of the Holy Wounds; it can be prayed on Beads and was authorised by Decree of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on March 23, 1999.

Format of the Chaplet of the Holy Wounds

One method of praying the chaplet consists of three prayers that are said on specific portions of the ro- sary beads as follows:

The following prayer is said on the : "O Jesus, Divine Redeeme r, be merciful to us and to the whole world. Amen."

followed by the first three beads: 1.”Holy God, Holy Mighty God, Holy Immortal God, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen" (This prayer is found in the later Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.)

2.”Grace and Mercy, O my Jesus, in the present danger; cover us with Your Precious Blood. Amen."

3.”Eternal Father, we implore Your mercy through the Precious Blood of Your dearly beloved Son. Amen, Amen, Amen."

The following prayer is said on the large beads of the rosary chain:

"Eternal Father, I offer You the Wounds of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to heal the wounds of our souls." The following prayer is said on the small beads of the rosary chain: "My Jesus, pardon and mercy, through the merits of Your Sacred Wounds”

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Sunday 8th March - SECOND SUNDAY of LENT WHAT’S ON READINGS: Gen 12:1-4; 2 Tim 1:8-10; Mt 17:1-9 SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 6pm IN OUR PARISH 5.30pm 8.30am 10am Youth Mass

READERS B. Gallagher J. Mylott 1st: PF: Held every Wednesday after 8am mass D. Tomasello C. Mylott R. Salvato S. Flynn C. O’Grady M. Coleman 2nd/PF: 1st & Psalm: Healing Mass N. Rogheto D. Triulcio A. Kerley L. Pavan First Friday of the month after 9am Mass 2nd: N. Rando Catholic Women’s League Five Dock EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 3rd Monday of month 11am in Parish Hall For more information please contact R. Glover J. Livolsi A. Roberts C. Modino Enza Ferraro on 9712 2598 K. McInerney C. Conti C. Modini ALTAR SERVERS Bingo/Tombola E. Speranza L. Lewis E. Alessi C. Nichols 1st Friday of month in the parish hall at O. Gimenez I. Karam A. Camelleri K. Robinson 10.00am. All profits to charity J. Tam

St Vincent de Paul Society HOME VISITS: L. Peruzzi, J. Heffernan Meetings held each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of NURSING HOMES: the month at 6.00pm in the meeting room Parkview: no visit connected to the garage. Russell Lea: no visit Contact Gerry Modini on 0418 966 247 Bayswater Garden: Nives, Christina, Lucia

Italian Prayer Group COUNTERS: Group 5 Tuesday - 1pm in the Hall TRANSPORT: Theresa, Michael, Nives Messa Italiana ogni ultimo martedi del mese ALTAR SOCIETY: Rosy, Anna, Nowell Restarting 4th February PIETY STALL: Eleonor C,Franca Enquiries: M. Mureddu 9712 2394 CHILDRENS LITURGY: A. Latham

Choir Practice NEXT WEEK- All welcome to practice in the Church Sunday 15th March - THIRD SUNDAY of LENT 7.30pm every Monday. READINGS: Ex 17:3-7; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 Ring Maria on 9705 1101 SATURDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 6pm 5.30pm 8.30am 10am Youth Mass Italian Choir Group Tuesday -12.30 pm in the Church READERS M. Natoli J. Maynard 1st: PF: Italian Prayer Group - Thursday D. Pettenon C. Grant P. Tam E. Stenhouse R. Pollifrone H. Chow 2nd/PF: 1st & Psalm: In Chiesa, ogni settimana dopo la messa M. Piccolo G. Musolino M. Angelatos N. Rando delle nove (9). Ogni terzo Giovedi del mese 2nd: l’intenzione è per il Gruppo di Preghiera di Maria Zol Riparazione Eucaristica. Per informazioni: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Lucia 9713 1800 Siete tutti benvenuti! C. Tramonte R. Pietrobon P. Pavan N. Rando L. Speranza I. Bova M. Pignone D. Huumphries Youth Ministry - Generation Awakening Every Sunday 5.00pm in the hall followed ALTAR SERVERS by 6pm Youth Mass. Ages 10 - 18yrs L. Geoghegan- R. D’Souza O. Mercer A. Morgan [email protected] Leech S. Di Giacomo A.Conroy C. Nichols M. Pettenon S. Vitale Help needed

Sr Ruth - Lenten Group HOME VISITS: J. Livolsi, J. Pappalaro Held every Tuesday during Lent NURSING HOMES: 7.30pm at Unit 14, MJP Units. Parkview: 19/3 - Deacon Conti Russell Lea: 20/3 - Giulia, Maria N If you would like to join please call Sr Ruth Bayswater Garden: Nives, Christina, Lucia on 9713 5751. All Welcome. COUNTERS: Group 6 TRANSPORT: Michael, Tony, Christine ALTAR SOCIETY: Linda, Sharon, Tina, Connie PIETY STALL: Vicky C, Mary C, Franca, Lorraine CHILDRENS LITURGY: K. Lau