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Glenelg Catholic Parish 1st November 2020 All Saints John Herd PP In the month of November we remember those who have died. We express our connection with them even though we are separated by the distance of death. In the Spirit we reach out to them with warm concern and a desire to be united. Most of all we express our desire that we will one day be united with them in full happiness with God, when every tear will be wiped away. On Monday 2nd November we will have Mass at 7pm at OLV and bring our departed loved ones in prayer to God. At the Mass we join our prayer with the self-offering of Jesus to the Father. The Holy Spirit brings us to a greater unity with Christ, with our loved ones and with each other. We experience this especially in the Eucharist. We speak of the ‘communion of saints’ in the Creed which refers to a profound bond of connection and belonging. It is a connection which bridges the divide caused by death which can inspire and motivate us. Though we are limited and bound by death, we have reason for hope and joy because our destiny is to share in communion with God and with all the saints. The feast of All Saints reminds us of the multitudes of people who have walked this earth and have in some way reflected the life of God. They may have lived a generous life of love in their family; or endured suffering or challenge; or obtained God’s forgiveness and shown God’s mercy to others. In this feast of All Saints we can see the vision of our destiny to be with them in God’s company. The Gospel reading this Sunday is the Beatitudes, which Pope Francis has described as the Christian’s passport. Here Jesus says who are truly blessed, truly happy: the poor in spirit, the merciful, pure in heart, the peacemakers etc. In contrast the values of this world call us to be proud and strong, tough and determined, and to secure many possessions. As we continue our pilgrim journey we can give thanks for those many saints who have lived Christ’s way, we remember with love those gone ahead of us, and we seek to help each other follow the path of the Beatitudes. Aren’t we blessed in belonging to this pilgrim people on our journey to heaven? MASS ATTENDANCE SLIP Date: Mass Time: Family Name: Christian Name(s): Contact Number/Email: Please remember in your prayers Recently Deceased: Sr Winifred Love Adelaide Abortion Bill Information Cramley, Genowefa (Genny) Gorzynski night Dr Yen-Yung Yap, Maria Macris, Jenny The SA Parliament is considering legalising Bullen, Roxanne Carroll. abortion up until birth, yet the survival rates Memorials of premature babies continue to increase. Throughout November, all Mass Love Adelaide is holding an information offerings for anniversaries of loved evening about the proposed legislation on ones will be published on the church Nov 2, 7-9pm at Temple Christian notice board. Envelopes are available College. RSVP essential https:// in the church foyer or in your current www.loveadelaide.org.au/events2020 planned giving envelopes pack. Please place the envelopes onto any collection plate or hand in to the parish office. New direct giving Sick: Bill Noonan, Marie Hands app (Newcastle), Karin Latisenka, Nicole, Diane Higgins, Conall McGarrigle, Ray, John You can now contribute to the Bijok, Nick Vorrendt, Mary Ryan, Joy first and second collections via your mobile Commane, John Mulraney, Angela Tsaliki, phone. Download the Adelaide Archdiocese Anne Harkin, Francois Miller, Peter Gillard, Find a Mass app or go to https:// Dawn Hill, Jan Wheatley, Anton Sylvester, adelaide.goodgiving.com.au/app-home to Terry Olds, Michael McCalkin, Teres make a one-off donation or set up recurring Zaknich, Catherine Baldwin. donations to the parish (second collection) (Names published for 1 month) and for the support of the clergy (first collection) as well as to special collections All Soul’s Mass held throughout the year. Monday 2 November at 7pm Our Lady of Victories Please Note: If you are thinking of setting up recurring donations to the second collection and you are currently not on the Congratulations to: Parish Planned Giving Program, please Stellan Latisenka and his parents contact the Parish Office before you start Lawrence & Adellien; Rosie Campbell your recurring donation to obtain a and her parents Stephanie & Nathan, Planned Giving Number. Rafael Jones-Ojwang and his parents Edwin & Shannon; James & Isabella Vaughton and their parents Gregory & **Our Lady of Victories Rosters ** Vivienne. For counters, sacristans, readers, power These children will be baptised this point operators, lawn mowing, altar society, weekend. Please remember them in your baptism preparation teams & linen will be prayers as we welcome them into our prepared in the coming weeks. If you would community. like to volunteer or cannot continue please contact the Parish Office as soon as Sacrament of Reconciliation possible. We desperately need more weekday Next Saturday 7 November a number sacristans especially on a Wednesday & of children will celebrate the Sacrament Thursday. If you attend Mass regularly of Reconciliation for the first time. There on these days please consider will be a session at 10am and another at volunteering. Thank you. 4pm. Children will be given a place at Please note: If you do not have a one or other session. We can pray for our current Working With Children Check we children as they continue on their will not be able to place you on the new sacramental journey. rosters. Thank you. GLENELG PARISH - PASTORAL COUNCIL REPORT The following is a summary of the main items at the Parish Pastoral Council held on Tuesday 27th October 2020 at St Dominic’s Hall, Glenelg. Groups in the Parish: Paul Hay and Gary Lyons shared the story of the Men’s Shed, a joint initiative of the Glenelg and Plympton Parishes. The Men’s Group gathers each Wednesday, morning in the double garage (now extended) of the former presbytery of the Plympton Parish. Items made include: Christmas cribs, building blocks, a memorial garden seat and a 1000 beautiful Hand Crosses while also growing tomatoes and pumpkins. Most important outcome has been the fellowship and camaraderie that the men enjoy while engaged in making or doing something or talking over a cuppa. New members are always very welcome. Another of the ‘hidden’ treasures of our parish. Voice of the Community: The meeting started with the reading of today’s gospel and reflection on its message. In this Gospel, Jesus speaks to his disciples and teaches them to rejoice and be glad for your reward will be great in heaven even when people abuse you and persecute you. We reflected that this was not easy to do when one is bullied or abused, or sad and also highlights the human goodness to be found and evident in times of adversity. Being with those who are grieving at our Memorial Mass on Monday night when we remember those in our parish community who have died this year. The establishment of new groups with parishioners taking up the invitations offered by Fr John has brought with it a sense of renewal, with people feeling more welcomed. A great credit to Fr John and his leadership. Parish Life: The Sacramental program is underway with 50 children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this term with their parents involved in the journey with the children. Fr Anthony’s Retirement Farewell: Friday, 6 November, St Mary’s Hall. Two sittings: from 5-6 pm and 7-8 pm. $10 entry fee to cover catering costs. Booking essential as numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions, online: https://www.trybooking.com/BMDOK or please ring the Parish Office, 8294 1888. St Dominic’s Centre: Melbourne Cup Lunch, Tuesday 3rd November, 12.30 pm. Booking is essential. See Bulletin for details. Art Show in St Mary’s Hall: Gary Lyons spoke about planning for this event on Friday 27 and 28 November. Various parish groups are involved in the display. Look for details in the Bulletin soon. Schools: A busy Term 4 is underway for both schools who are doing wonderful work with students and in the community. OLOG: Debbie Scuteri, is currently Acting Principal, while Josette Charles is on long service leave. St Mary’s Memorial School’s new building will be blessed and officially opened this week with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, Prof Denis Ralph (Chair, South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools and Dr Neil McGoran, Director of Catholic Education South Australia, in attendance. Financial Report: Operating surplus at the end of September stands at $29,811.12. This is largely due to your on-going contributions to the Planned Thanksgiving program, Job Keeper and no Co-responsibility payments to the Archdiocese. Thank you for your generosity and support. Jo Coonan, Glenelg Parish Pastoral Council Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Grace and peace I hope that this note finds you well. I would like to take a little of your time to speak of a very important issue that you may not be fully aware of and which requires urgent action on the part of our Catholic community. A Bill entitled Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 is now before the SA Legislative Council, and it is the intention of the Deputy Premier that it be passed by both Houses of Parliament before the end of the year. Unlike the current legislation, this Bill allows for abortion up until birth. There is no protection for a viable baby who would otherwise be delivered alive, other than requiring the consent of two doctors.