Regina Coeli Parish Beverly Hills - in the Archdiocese of Sydney

Regina Coeli Parish Beverly Hills - In the Archdiocese of Sydney

Liturgy Times 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY: 8:30am, 10:00am. 2 July 2017 Children's Liturgy during school term MONDAY: 9:15am Liturgy of the Word with Communion Dear friends, TUESDAY: 8:30am Adoration, 9.15am Mass The word ‘to baptize’ means ‘to wash in water.’ This describes the ac- WEDNESDAY: 7:00am tion of baptizing. The word ‘to christen’ is an old English word that describes THURSDAY: 9:15am the effect of baptism. ‘To blacken’ means to make something like ‘black’ - to FRIDAY: 8:30am Adoration, 9.15am Mass Christen someone is to make a person like ‘Christ’. Christening is an expres- SATURDAY: 9:00am sive and beautiful description of Baptism. (Adoration and Reconciliation after Baptism is necessary for salvation. Without Baptism we cannot receive any Mass) of the other Sacraments of salvation. 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) The redemption that Jesus Christ won for us, conquering sin and death by SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION dying on the Cross and rising again, was applied specifically and directly to Saturday: 9:30-10:00am; 4:25-4:50pm you and me on the day of our baptism. That is the day our individual salvation began. Baptism is the day:  We were claimed for Christ our Saviour by the sign of the cross  We were cleansed from original sin to a new birth to innocence. Being washed clean by water and the Holy Spirit.  We became a child of God—able to call God our Father, Jesus our brother and have the Holy Spirit dwelling in our hearts, because we are adopted into God’s family;  We were welcomed as a member into the believing community of God’s people we call the Church. The Church teaches that there needs to be a realistic hope that the child will be brought up in the Catholic faith (Can 868‡1). “A realistic hope is not the same as absolute certainty, nor is it only wishful thinking. Such as hope is easily verified when the parents are practicing Catholics or when other members of the Church community can give reliable assurances to this effect” (Bishop Peter Ingham).

Congratulations and best wishes to Adriana Moore and Thomas Hunter who will be married next weekend. Both Adriana and Thomas are involved in different ministries in the parish and are well known to many of us. God bless you both!

Pastoral Team: I will be away on annual leave from 3 July to 2 August. I thank the Fr Paul Smithers many priests who will be saying Mass in my absence. Fr Pat Keenan CSsR [email protected] will celebrate weekday Mass on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday only. There Twitter: @frpaulsmithers will be a Liturgy of the Word on Monday and Wednesday at the normal times Instagram: frpaulsmithers (except this week). There is no liturgy on Saturday morning. Please refer to Deacon Gerard Woo Ling the calendar on page 2 if you are unsure. If you urgently need a priest please call St Declan’s Penshurst 9580 1310. Deacon Gerard will also be here Parish Office Address: (except 1-6 July). 2 Yarallah Place Beverly Hills Postal Address: The Holy Father’s Appeal will be held over the next two weekends. PO Box 100 You will find envelopes on the seats to make your donation. 100% of Beverly Hills NSW 2209 the money goes directly to the Holy Father, Telephone: 9554 8155 Email: [email protected] Web: reginacoeliparish.org.au ~ Have a happy week, Fr Paul 1 | Welcome to Regina Coeli Catholic Church The Week Ahead Mass Intentions

Sun 2 July 8.30am Mass Saturday 01/07 9.00am St Vincent de Paul Society 13 Sunday in 10.00am Mass Vigil 5.00pm Elizabeth Dang RIP Ann Ordinary Time 11.00am Morning tea after 10:00am Mass Sunday 02/07 8.30am Missa Pro Populo 10.00am Linda Maria Lim RIP Ann Tuesday 04/07 9.15am Mon 3 July CHURCH CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED Thursday 06/07 9.15pm

Tues 4 July No Exposition Friday 07/07 9.15am of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday 08/07 9.15am Mass Vigil 5.00pm Frabces Spinella RIP Ann

Wed 5 July 7.00am No Mass or Liturgy Sunday 09/07 8.30am 10:00am Anna Maria Cicuto RIP Ann

Thurs 6 July 9.15am Mass 2.00pm Afternoon Tea - Parish Centre Life Ascending 2017—will meet on:

Fri 7 July 9.15am Mass Fri 7 July at 10:00am Thurs 20 July at 7:30pm Sat 8 July 9.00am No Mass Fri 21 July at 10:00am and 2:00pm No Reconciliation 5.00pm Mass Further information please phone Sun 9 July 8.30am Mass Sr Patricia 9554 3227 14 Sunday in 10.00am Mass Ordinary Time

Please pray for...

In Loving Memory Elizabeth Dang, Linda Maria Lim, Gladys Banfield, Linda Guesry, Missa Pro Populo, Norm Coleman, Bernie Crawford, Caterina Tesoriero, Josephine Agius, Maria Giuseppa Mascolo, Donato Tozzi, Carmen S Aquino, Mary Partlin, Nadim Barakat, Svenn Braamark, Tony Shiner, Maroun Shiner, Gracia & Antoine Mahfouz, Habib Hobeika, Robert & Filomena Garofano, Gerard Lohan, Peter Repol, Nicola & Angela Repol, Anthony Pham, James Campisi, Chris Franchella, Neville Gittany, Gail Moore, Theresa Nguyen, Giuseppe Leotta, Alfia Laspina, Rosa Ferlito, Terzino Ventresca, Delfina Morassut, Sandra Cesarano, Jason Connolly, Paul & Vienna-Marie Agius, Gabriella Pittino, Columba Doherty, Anna Maria Cicuto, Audrey English, Edward Cantwell, Irene McCarthy, Carmelo Algozzino, Tony Tesoriero, Carl John Sollazzo. Joseph Ovens, Ugo Buracchi, Romeo Vassalo, Salvatore Licari, Joe Costa, Margheri- ta Falsone, Gino Morassut, Vicko Hrdalo, Kate Hrdalo, Joe Poolice, Ivan and Mara Puyic, Patty Woods, Clarice Redshaw, Chris Pezzutti, Frederika Streiff, Buyung Elias, Pauline Elias, Christina Salim, Alexander Arifin, Agnes Arifin, Bob Pettit, James Roebuck, Marc David Sollazzo, Peter Pezzutti, Maria Addolorata Tesoriero, Nicolino Poreu, Madeddu Filomena Gonario, Sam Xerri, Sidney Falson, Valerie Zacka, Dea Mattiussi, George & Linda Darrell-Edwards, Maria Cristofaro, Dominico Cristofaro, Tim Mitchell, Giovanni Battiato, Elizabeth Tesoriero, Maria Mandich, Odette Sarah, Theresa May Cantwell, Lambert Glaudemans, Vicky Brown, John Brogan, Frank Meaney, Maria Serravalle, Loretto Davenport, Pat Smith, Roberto and Filomena Garfano, Judith Farrell, Pasquale Raglini, Dan Hall, Joseph Lin Kee Choo, Graham Daniel, Mildred May Mitchell, Mark Byrne, Carl El-Khoury, Maria Mansour, Joseph Mealing, Cono Reale, Stephen Xuereb, Bartolo Tesoriero, Peter Repole, Leonardo Battiato, Imelda Garcia, Fulvia Maria Tonitto, Myriam Barbe, Maureen Whelan, Roy Vincent McGregor, Mildred Formosa, Joan Byrne, Hugh Sadler, Francesca, & Salva- Rosary Statue tore Cocilovo, Pio Gonano, Alex Xuereb Mrs R Carnevale

Please note: if you would like the name of a deceased person to remain on this list 20 Mayfair Crescent please email the parish office. Fr Paul Please remember those who are in ill health especially: Liam Ajaka, Neville Zacka, Luke Compton, Paul Camelotti, June Roebuck, Anne Thompson, Anne Maree Mi- Ph: 9584 2310 chels, Jeanette Cardoz, Chris Byrne, Dr Antonio Braga, Anne Courtney, Erifili Vori- as, David Shannon, Ann McDowell, Alice Nelson, Terry Wall, Paul Kensey, Mary Emery, Micaela & Theresa Trujillo

Parish Secretary Sacramental Coordinator School Principal Mrs Margaret Mrs Elizabeth Gooley Mr Chris Egan Whether you are looking to buy your first home, refinance or Doherty-Brady 9554 8155 Asst. Principal invest, we’re here to negotiate the right home loan for you. Contact Glen for assistance. Book in for an obligation free 9554 8155 [email protected] Mr Peter Busch REC meeting. Tuesday to Friday Tuesday and Thursday Glen Chater Financial Adviser Ms Daniella Taranto 8.30am-3.30pm 11.30am - 3.30pm Mob: 0423 064 318 [email protected]

Contemplation is nothing else than a secret, peaceful, and loving infusion of God, which if admitted, 2 | will set the soul on fire with the Spirit of love. St. John of the Cross

I was saddened to read that almost 30 per cent of Australians have declared that they do not know God. Despite being reported as the “nones” beating the Catholics, we know the census results are not a numbers game. For those of us who have experienced the joy and peace which comes from a relationship with Christ, today’s news should compel us to go out and tell people of His love and the wonder of the Gospel. For those who have taken a break or fallen away from God, it’s never too late! His mercy is great and His love is awe- some. The doors of the Church are open – come on in! Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP via Facebook

HOLY FATHER’S UPCOMING APPEAL: The annual Holy Father’s Appeal will be held next weekend. Through this appeal you will become a vital partner of Pope Francis in his mission to de- liver corporal works of mercy to where they are needed the most, anywhere in the world. Please consider giving your generous support. Thank you.

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP responds to allegations against Cardinal George Pell.

Copies of the Archbishop’s response and copies of Cardinal Pell’s statement are both available for collecting at all doors this weekend.

CATHOLICCARE…… We provide training and support for those interested in a career helping older people remain independent in their own homes. To find out more call 13 18 19 or email [email protected] or visit our website at www.catholiccare.org

St Mary MacKillop’s Parish, Rockdale City—Sunday 6 August 2017 at 10:30am Mass to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Founding of St Joseph’s Church–School, Rockdale and the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the current Church.

Celebrations in the parish hall following Mass where refreshments and finger food will be served. Kindly RSVP by Friday 21 July to 9567 1558 or [email protected] or 13 Parker St, Rockdale NSW 2216

St Vincent de Paul’s Men’s Conference

St Vincent de Paul Men’s Conference are in desperate need of new members. We meet Wednesday nights at 7:30pm (earlier on State of Origin nights) in the Parish Community Centre at 2 Yarallah Place, just across the road from the Church. Our meetings usually last about an hour. No special talents are required, only a good heart. If you can spare some time, please come along and you will be made very welcome. To attend or to get further information please contact Paul Morris on 0438 225 120.

Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue. I belong to Him Whom the Angels serve. 3 | St. Agnes First Reading 2 Kgs 4:8-11. 14-16 A reading from the second book of the Kings Liturgy of the Word One day as Elisha was on his way to Shunem, a wom- 13th Sunday in ordinary Time an of rank who lived there pressed him to stay and eat there. After this he always broke his journey for a meal when he passed that way. She said to her husband, ‘Look, I am sure the man who is constantly passing Gospel Acclamation our way must be a holy man of God. Let us build him a Alleluia, alleluia! small room on the roof, and put him a bed in it, and a You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy table and chair and lamp; whenever he comes to us he people. can rest there.’ Praise God who called you out of darkness and into One day when he came, he retired to the upper room his marvellous light. and lay down. ‘What can be done for her?’ he Alleluia! asked. Gehazi (his servant) answered, ‘Well, she has no son and her husband is old.’ Elisha said, ‘Call her.’ The Gospel Mt 10:37-42 servant called her and she stood at the door. ‘This time A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mat- next year,’ Elisha said ‘you will hold a son in your thew arms.’ Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Anyone The Word of the Lord who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of Responsorial Psalm me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. (R.) Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. ‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent 1. I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord; me. through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth. ‘Anyone who welcomes a prophet because he is a Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever, prophet will have a prophet’s reward; and anyone that your truth is firmly established as the heav- who welcomes a holy man because he is a holy ens. (R.) man will have a holy man’s reward. ‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to 2. Happy the people who acclaim such a king, one of these little ones because he is a disciple, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not who find their joy every day in your name, lose his reward.’ who make your justice the source of their bliss. (R.) The Gospel of the Lord

3. For it is you, O Lord, who are the glory of their Reflection strength; Today we are faced with the cost of discipleship, it is by your favour that our might is exalted: but we are also comforted by the promise of the for our ruler is in the keeping of the Lord; providence of God. Baptism is for us both death our king in the keeping of the Holy One of Israel. (R.) and life. Through it we enter into Christ’s death and we die to lives of selfishness and sin. Through it we rise with Christ to a new life freed from every- thing that previously held us down. As glorious as Second Reading Rom 6:3-4. 8-11 this new life might be, it requires death to our old A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Romans ways of living, and this is always difficult. The cost of discipleship cuts right to the core of our When we were baptised in Christ Jesus we were bap- beings, it lays bare the very structures of kinship. tised in his death; in other words, when we were bap- Baptism recreates us as children of God; through it tised we went into the tomb with him and joined him in we are given a new life and born into a new family. death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by The bonds of discipleship are now even stronger the Father’s glory, we too might live a new life. than the bonds of blood. Discipleship requires our But we believe that having died with Christ we shall very lives. As disciples we can no longer put our- return to life with him: Christ, as we know, having selves first. We must be willing to spend ourselves been raised from the dead will never die again. Death and to be spent, to serve others in the day to day has no power over him any more. When he died, he unfolding of life. We may find such commitment died, once for all, to sin, so his life now is life with God; very demanding, but that is part of the cost of dis- and in that way, you too must consider yourselves to cipleship. God promises that if we lose our lives in be dead to sin but alive for God in Christ Jesus. this way, we will really gain them. If we are unself- The Word of the Lord ish in the way we share ourselves with others, we will be enriched through our generosity. If we spend ourselves and are spent in our service of others we will be filled with blessings unimagina- The Gospel of the Lord© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by permission of the ble. © Dianne Bergant CSS publishers. The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclama- tions, and the Titles, Summaries, and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.