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 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 Congratulations to: collection and you are currently not on the 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 , 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.

At a time when babies delivered from around 22 weeks have a very high chance of survival and enormous resources are rightfully put into their care, it is hard to fathom how anyone could justify late-term abortions.

To legislate for abortions up until birth shows a total disregard for the rights, and future, of the unborn child. It sends a disturbing message to the community about the value of some lives over others.

The Bill also allows abortions up to 22 weeks to be carried out with the consent of only one medical practitioner, including via tele-medicine in regional areas. There are concerns this will make vulnerable women more susceptible to social and economic coercion and compromise women’s health.

I strongly encourage you to contact your local MP, urging them to use their conscience vote to reject this ill-conceived Bill. The first and most important duty of the Parliament is to protect the life of its citizens. We need to remind them of this.

As followers of Christ, we are called to offer our deepest compassion for women struggling with such a difficult decision and to offer our ongoing support to them. However, we believe life to be a gift of God, to be cherished and revered, at every stage of life.

At moments such as these, Jesus’ words, “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full echo in our hearts.” (John 10:10)

Please join me in praying for the defeat of this Bill.

With renewed thanks and asking God’s continued blessing for you and your communities.

In Domino,

+Patrick O’Regan Archbishop of Adelaide Sample letter to MPs

The Honourable Member for (electorate – for your local member) or Member Legislative Council Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000

October 2020 Dear

Re: “Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020”

I oppose the /Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020’. While I believe that aborting babies at any stage is wrong, aborting babies who would otherwise be born alive is abhorrent and would be opposed by many in the community. Other aspects of this Bill are also of great concern. I would rather the Government put its resources into supporting women through such a difficult time and after they have given birth. I urge you to VOTE NO to this Bill.

Yours Sincerely

Name: Address: Signature: Electorate: (for letters to your local member not MLCs)

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Saturday 7th November, 8am to Noon Calvary Adelaide Hospital 8 Cowper St, Glenelg. All proceeds to Is seeking the support of volunteer the charity ’Aid to the Church in Need’, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy an international charity which goes out to Communion to distribute Holy help Christians all over the world. Enq: Communion to our patients for up to 2 June 82951132 or Anne 82945757 hours on Sundays. All such Ministers need to have Continued expressions of thanks to all completed the appropriate diocesan or the kind people who have donated goods parish-based training, and to have a letter to our sale. We could not do it without of support from their parish priest. your help., and we hope to see you on the This ministry is greatly appreciated by day... our patients who find consolation in being able to receive Holy Communion. Many Remembrance Of The Shoah of our volunteers find this a privileged Monday, November 9 at 7.30pm in St moment of encounter and a source of Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. This is an nourishment for their own faith. important service for our Diocese and is If you are interested in assisting please organised in close consultation with the contact Jewish Community, ensuring our Lauren Moore, Volunteer Coordinator, for continuing relationship is built upon. an application form at CHCA- Bookings to attend the Mass are limited [email protected] or on but can be made via https:// 8405 3614. www.trybooking.com/BLHUN. The Mass will be live streamed. You will be moved by the stories shared and Mass For Deceased Bishops, Clergy the beautiful voices of the Jewish And Religious Communities Choir who will lead the Wednesday, November 11 at 5.45pm in service on the evening. For more St Francis Xavier's Cathedral information contact, 8210 8220 or via E: All are welcome to attend a Mass in [email protected]. honour of all deceased Bishops, Clergy and Religious in our Archdiocese. Mass will begin at 5.45pm in St Francis Ceasing Of Broadcast On Ch 44 Xavier’s Cathedral. For more The Cathedral's Sunday Mass broadcast information contact, Archdiocesan Events on Ch 44 will air for the last time on on P: 8210 8220 or via E: Sunday, November 8 at 5pm. Sunday [email protected]. Mass will continue to be streamed on the Archdiocese’s YouTube Channel. Melbourne Cup Luncheon Parish Groups

Tuesday 3rd November Walking Group 12.30pm, St Dominic’s Hall st rd 1 & 3 Fridays of the month at The cost will be $35pp and includes a 7.30pm. Meet in Mosely Square. roast lunch and desert. If you are Followed by coffee and a chat. interested in attending, please RSVP to Henriette Greenfield as soon as possible Grow mental wellness program on 0439 683 338 or ring the Parish If you’re struggling with your mental Office on 8294 1888. Prizes for best tie/ health, practical help may be just around fascinator. Sweeps & Raffles. the corner 1st Meeting 10th November 2020, and weekly thereafter on Tuesdays 10am- Fr Anthony’s 12pm in the Glenelg Parish Office Retirement Farwell Meeting Rm, 17 High St, Glenelg.

Friday 6th November Social Justice Group St Mary’s Hall nd th 2 & 4 Tuesday’s of the month at To meet COVID-19 requirements, there 10.30am (following the 10am Mass). will be two sittings. 5pm to 6pm AND Meetings held in Our Lady of Victories. 6pm to 7pm. We can have a maximum of 77 people per time slot. This event will be Christian Life Community (CLC) seated and catered for. It will be general A CLC group is a small group of admission, no reserved seating. like-minded people who pray and share A $10 entry fee per person applies to cover together and follow an Ignatian the costs of catering and will be collected spirituality. Meets every two weeks, on the night upon entry. from 29th October 2020 in the parish

We thank parishioners for their generous office meeting room, 17 High St. One donation to Fr Anthony as a mark of thanks group meets at 10-11.30am and another at 7-8.30pm. and gratitude for his service to the parish

for 12 years. Ministry to the blind & vision Bookings are essential and can be made impaired online at https://www.trybooking.com/ Meets on the last Friday of the Month at BMDOK If you do not have access to the 10.30am in St Dominic’s Hall. internet, please ring the Office to book.

Liturgy Roster 8th November 2020 6pm Vigil 10.30am OLOV 5.00pm OLOV 9am OLOG

Sacristan J Coonan T Felici & P Felici J Lee Readers C Fairweather T Felici J Lee G Hallion B Baldwin D Culleney M Starrs S Dunne Br P McInerney A Parnis V Bengero Int. D Dunne Power Point A Maroma M Morgan Br P McInerney COVID Marshal Peter Hurley Margaret Morgan Neil Jones Peter Murphy OLOV Linen: I Afoma Lawn: Nov—B Newberry Counters: D Quirke

OLOV Altar Society : J Janzso & M Seman OLOG Flowers: P Stoks & J Starkey LITURGY—YEAR A  Parish Churches Our Lady of Victories ALL SAINTS 13/15 High Street, Glenelg On the feast of All Saints we rejoice in God’s Our Lady of Grace promise of the resurrection. We hope that 36 Beadnall Terrace, Glengowrie one day we will share in the company of the Sunday Masses, Glenelg saints in heaven and sing glory to God in the Sat. Vigil: 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.30am, 5pm highest. Sunday Mass, Glengowrie 1st Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 9am

I saw an immense crowd, beyond hope of Weekday Services, Glenelg counting, of people from every nation, race, Mass: Tues. 10 am. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. tribe and language. 12noon (Adoration on Thurs. at 11.30am) Psalm: 23:1-6 Saturday Reconciliation: 11am

Lord, this is the people that longs to see your Parish Team face. Parish Priest: Fr John Herd 2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Pastoral Associate: Orla Wright We shall see God as he really is. Finance Council Chair: Kevin O’Brien Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 Pastoral Council Chair: Steve Moss Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be A copy of the latest Pastoral Council report can be great in heaven. viewed on our website. Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Parish Schools Come to me, all you that labour and are St Marys Memorial, Glenelg 8294 4580 burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Our Lady of Grace, Glengowrie 8177 9100 Lord. Alleluia! St Dominic’s Centre—82941888 Memorial Acclamation: We proclaim your Henriette Greenfield (COORD) 0439683338 Death, O Lord, and profess your St Marys Hall Resurrection until you come again. Available for hire. Ph 8294 1888. Columbarium Enquiries Feast Days Anne Kay. Ph 0438 479 845 2nd– All Souls Day Playgroup, Murphy House - 4th—St Charles Borromeo (CURRENTLY CLOSED)

Parish Office: 17 High St, Glenelg Priests Retirement Foundation Weekdays 9-12 & 12.30-2 (Closed Public There is a rapidly increasing need for Holidays) Parish Secretary: Araceli Hunt support for our sick and retired priests. RCIA Co-ordinator : Orla Wright You can make a tax deductible donation Ph: 8294 1888 Fax: 8295 1149 online at www.adelaide.catholic.org.au or Email: [email protected] ring 8210 8223. Website: www.glenelgcp.com Brochures available in foyer. Facebook: Glenelg Catholic Parish Directors of Music The cathedral livestreams Sunday Mass Our Lady of Victories: TBA (6pm at 11am &10.30am) Nadee Fernando (5pm) https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Our Lady Of Grace: Kate Crocker UCG8JH2Ixvf3Bf4rHrFO_vVw Child Safety Officers Orla Wright & Araceli Hunt. Ph: 8294 1888 Resources for Families and Work place safety officers Peter O’Malley & Peter Kay Liturgy of the Word with Children Incident Report forms are available in the http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au/our- church foyer or Parish Office. works-and-community/family-and-parish- Fire Wardens: 9.15—Pat Murphy. 6— Jo based-catechesis/prayer-services. Coonan. 10.30—Geoff McCarthy & Peter Felici Children’s Liturgy Worksheets are 5—Henriette Greenfield & John Lee. uploaded weekly on the Parish Website COVID Marshals—See bulletin board