Parish of St Justin Wheelers Hill 48 Whalley Drive Wheelers Hill 3150, Telephone # 9401 6335 Email: [email protected] Website: pol.org.au/wheelershill St Justin’s Parish is committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults

All Day 01st November 2020

The holy day was eventually established on November 1 by Gregory III in the mid-eighth century as a day dedicated to the saints

and their relics. The May 13 celebration was subsequently abandoned.

In Ireland, the Church celebrated All Saints' Day on April 20, to avoid associating the day with the traditional harvest festivals and pagan feasts associated with Samhain, celebrated at the same time. Following the establishment of the Frankish Empire, and following the reign of Charlemagne, the holy day, which was already celebrated on November 1, became a holy day of obligation by decree of Pope

Gregory IV and Louis the Pious, who was king over a portion of Charlemagne's former empire.

Following the Protestant Reformation, many Protestants retained the holy day, although they dismissed the need to pray for the dead. All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the celebrated Instead, the day has been used to commemorate those who have annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the recently died, usually in the past year, and to remember the examples Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. It should not be of those who lived holy lives. confused with All Souls' Day, which is observed on November 2, and The Catholic practice however, celebrates all those who have entered is dedicated to those who have died and not yet reached heaven. heaven, including saints who are recognized by the Church and those Although millions, or even billions of people may already be saints, All who are not. Saints' Day observances tend to focus on known saints --that is those Holy day customs vary around the world. In the United States, the day recognized in the canon of the saints by the Catholic Church. before is and is usually celebrated by dressing in costumes All Saints' Day is also commemorated by members of the Eastern with themes of death commonly associated. Children go door-to-door Orthodox Church as well as some protestant churches, such as in costume, trick-or-treating, that is soliciting candy from their Lutheran and Anglican churches. neighbors. The holiday has lost much of its connection to its religious origins.

Generally, All Saints' Day is a Catholic Holy Day of Obligation, Although nearly everyone celebrates Halloween for the fun of the meaning all Catholics are required to attend Mass on that day, unless secular holiday, the following religious solemnity, is not widely they have an excellent excuse, such as serious illness. practiced or acknowledged by most Americans unless they are Catholic. bishop's conferences. The bishops of each conference have the authority to amend the rules surrounding the obligation of the day. In other countries, such as Portugal, Spain and Mexico, traditional practices include performance of the play, "Don Juan Tenorio" and offerings made to the dead. All Saints' Say occurs on the same day as All Saints' Day was formally started by Pope Boniface IV, who the Mexican "Dide los Innocentes" a day dedicated to deceased consecrated the at to the Mary and all the children. Martyrs on May 13 in 609 AD. Boniface IV also established All Souls' Day, which follows All Saints. Across much of Europe, the day is commemorated with offerings of flowers left on the graves of the dead. In Eastern Europe, candles are The choice of the day may have been intended to co-opt the pagan lit on graves instead of offerings of flowers. holiday "Feast of the Lamures," a day which pagans used to placate In some places, such as the Philippines, graves can be painted and the restless spirits of the dead. repaired by family members. Many of these practices blur the distinction between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

PARISH PERSONNEL Parish Priest: Fr Andrzej Madry

Congregation of the Resurrection

Parish Deacon: Deacon Neil Daculan Parish secretary: Jeanne Bernard Second Reading 1 Jn 3:1-3 St Justin’s School First Reading Rv 7:2-4. 9-14 A reading from the letter of St John Principal: A reading the book of Apocalypse Patrick Torpey I, John, saw another angel rising where the sun rises, Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, carrying the seal of the living God; he called in a by letting us be called God’s children; and that is 9561 7644 what we are. Because the world powerful voice to the four angels whose duty was to refused to acknowledge him Nazareth College devastate land and sea, ‘Wait before you do any therefore it does not acknowledge us. Principal: damage on land or at sea or to the trees, until we have My dear people, we are already the children of God Sam Consentino put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we 9795 8100 God.’ Then I heard how many were sealed: a hundred shall be like him because we shall see him as he and forty-four thousand, out of all the tribes of Israel. really is. Surely everyone who entertains this hope Parish Office Open: must purify himself, must try to be as pure as Christ. After that I saw a huge number, impossible to count, of Tuesday 2pm—4pm people from every nation, race, tribe and language; “The Word of God” Wednesday 10am—4pm they were standing in front of the throne and in front of Thursday 10.00am —2pm the Lamb, dressed in white robes and holding palms in Friday 12noon —4pm their hands. They Gospel Acclamation Piety Stall Open : closed shouted aloud, ‘Victory to our God, who sits on the Alleluia, alleluia! throne, and to the Lamb!’ And all the angels who were Come to me, all you that labour and are Weekend Masses: standing in a circle round the throne, surrounding the burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm elders and the four animals, prostrated themselves Lord. (online) before the throne, and touched the ground with their Alleluia! Sunday : 10.30am (online) foreheads, worshipping God with these words, ‘Amen. and 5 pm Praise and glory and Gospel Mt 5:1-12

wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and A reading from the holy Gospel according to

Week Day Masses: strength to our God for ever and ever. Amen.’ One of Matthew the elders then spoke, and asked me, ‘Do you know Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday, Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he Thursday, Friday 9.15 am who these people are, dressed in white robes, and sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he Saturday 9.15am where they have come from?’ I answered him, ‘You began to speak. This is what he taught them: now online via YouTube & can tell me, my Lord.’ Then he said, ‘These are the ‘How happy are the poor in spirit: people who have been through the great persecution, theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Facebook Happy the gentle: and they have washed their robes white again in the Reconciliation: By they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy blood of the Lamb. those who mourn: appointment they shall be comforted. “The Word of God” Baptisms, Marriages, Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Pastoral Care of the Sick: Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy For details regarding the Responsorial Psalm the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. celebration of these Ps 23:1-6. R. see v.6 Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. sacraments, please contact the (R.) Lord, this is the people that longs to see ‘Happy are you when people abuse you and Parish Office or speak directly your face. persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against to Fr Andrzej. you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’

BAPTISM PREPARATION Next Week’s Reading “The Gospel of the Lord” Please contact the Parish 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office 9401 6335 Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13

Dear Parishioners, As some of you may already know that

Fr Andrew’s Dad , Zygmunt Madry who is very ill needs urgent prayers for a speedy Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises recovery. Thank you children and their rights. 'During this Children's Week, our focus is on encouraging the rights of children', says Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, 'their right to feel safe THANKSGIVING COLLECTIONS and to be listened to, to grow in their faith and their right to Received from 17th October — 30th October 2020 contribute to our communities. Here in the Archdiocese of A.The first collection is for the support the priests, Melbourne, we are committed to creating a culture of safety sick and elderly, retired and your priest.

and care for all children and adults, and we know that our Presbytery $ 110.00 communities will only flourish when everyone is enabled to $ 190.00 (CDF & online payments)

flourish.' B. The second collection is for Parish expenses Thanksgiving $ 590.00 Dear Parishioners, Envelopes $ 234.63 (online payments)

Thank you for the continuing support given to St Justin’s Parish. We know Thank you for your continuous support that these are difficult times. Thank you. If you wish to support the parish, you can do it in different ways: - you can drop your thanksgiving envelops to the parish office or into our letterbox The eSafety Commissioner has recently published a free - you can make a donation to our House and Church Account e-book resource 'Online safety for - you can make a donation using CDF pay for parishes grandparents and carers' which provides advice about Also you can follow the links from our website to make a donation: online safety issues that children and young people may pol.org.au/wheelershill experience. This resource provides “key advice about online safety issues that can

affect children and young people” including 1st Collection - House 2nd Collection - Church practical tips to help grandparents and carers to talk St Justin’s Parish about these issues with children and young people and Name of Bank -NAB Name of Bank - NAB manage them. Helpful topics include: setting up devices BSB - 083 347 BSB - 083 347 safely; managing time online; preventing unsafe contact Account No. - 671274694 Account No. - 671307775 from strangers as well as a guide to some of the most popular sites and apps.

Please remember that If you need any assistance or there is anyone Grandparents and carers can order a hard copy or that you know, who is in need, yourself, a family member or a member download and view the resource online: of our Community please do not hesitate to contact Fr Andrew or the https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors/online-safety- Parish Office on 9401 6335. grandparents-carers

We thank you in advance for supporting our parish community.

BAPTISM

We welcome and pray this weekend for Isabella Nellina Forward as she receives her sacrament of Baptism.

We pray for the sick of our Parish: Zygmunt Madry, Booth, Joan Lopes, Aurora Dionisio Alejandro, Serge Confait, COLUMBAN CALENDARS 2021 Carmel Welsh, Lynne Davis, Garry Riley, Marcia Kingsley, Suzanne Theordore, Daniela Di Gulielmo, Pina Di Gulielmo, Little ORDER NOW Jordan, Rosemary Russell, Dennis Livingstone, Clair Herft, Judy Dickinson, Jessie Desira, Rosy Vella, Juliette, Jim & Shirley The 2021 Columban Calendar may be Knight, Lois O’Loughlin, Gautom Mukherjee, Francis & Cecilia ordered now. Cost $10 Choudhury, Wendy Conroy, Joanne Downs, Fred Clarke, Erin Please phone Jeanne , Fernando, Tiana Mugagulio. Parish Secretary on 94016335 or We pray for Lydia Lobo and for all souls who passed away by email [email protected] recently , may they rest in peace, We remember all whose death anniversaries that occur at this time. Payment arrangements can be discussed at this time. Holy Mass at St Justin's with limited number of ten people indoors and 20 people outdoors. Important: YOU CAN ONLY TRAVEL UP TO 25KM FROM YOUR HOME TO ATTEND MASS. Booking is essential! For booking please contact the Parish Office (working online) on 9410 6335 between 12pm – 3pm or School Office 9561 7644 Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm. Masses are available for booking on Weekdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat at 9.15am Weekend: Saturday 6pm vigil mass; Sunday 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm We continue to livestream Sat 6pm and Sun 10.30am weekends. Online Masses are available on St Justin’s Parish Wheelers Hill YouTube channel and Facebook page. And if anyone needs information on baptisms or marriages please contact parish office or Fr Andrew. If accessing Mass via YouTube, please remember to subscribe! Hope to see you again soon,

had been suspended for 10 years. He took upon himself the task of the entire correspondence during the final phase. Because of his work at the Council, Borromeo was unable to take up residence in Milan until the Council concluded.

Eventually, Borromeo was allowed to devote his time to the Archdiocese of Milan, where the religious and moral picture was far from bright. The reform needed in every phase of Catholic life among both clergy and laity was initiated at a provincial council of all the bishops under him. Specific regulations were drawn up for bishops and other clergy: If the people were to be converted to a better life, Borromeo had to be the first to give a good example and renew their The name of Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He lived apostolic spirit. during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years of the Council of Charles took the initiative in giving a good example. He allotted most Trent. of his income to charity, forbade himself all luxury, and imposed severe penances upon himself. He sacrificed wealth, high honours, Although he belonged to the Milanese nobility and was related to the esteem, and influence to become poor. During the plague and famine powerful Medici family, Charles desired to devote himself to the of 1576, Borromeo tried to feed 60,000 to 70,000 people daily. To do Church. In 1559, when his uncle, Cardinal de Medici was elected this he borrowed large sums of money that required years to repay. Pope Pius IV, he made Charles cardinal-deacon and administrator of Whereas the civil authorities fled at the height of the plague, he the Archdiocese of Milan. stayed in the city, where he ministered to the sick and the dying, helping those in want. At the time Charles was still a layman and a young student. Because of his intellectual qualities Charles was entrusted with several im- Work and the heavy burdens of his high office began to affect portant offices connected with the Vatican, and later appointed decision to be ordained a priest, despite his relatives insisted that he Archbishop Borromeo’s health, leading to his death at the age of 46. marry. Soon after being ordained a priest at age 25, Borromeo was consecrated bishop of Milan, working behind the scenes, Charles deserves the credit for keeping the Council of Trent in session when at several points it was on the verge of breaking up. Borromeo encouraged the pope to renew the Council in 1562, after it Happy Feast of St. Elizabeth, mother of .

According to the Gospel of Luke, Elizabeth had lived a blameless life with her husband in one of the hill-towns of Judea. Having reached an advanced age with her prayers for a son unanswered, she thought that her barrenness was a reproach. One day, while Zachary was serving in the temple, the Angel appeared at the right of the altar, and announced that a son would be born to Elizabeth. It was in the sixth month of her pregnancy that the Virgin Mary came to visit her. The Virgin Mary, eager to share in Elizabeth’s happiness and to confide that she too would bear a child, travelled down the dusty road from Nazareth. On Mary’s arrival, she was amazed when Elizabeth, having foreseen knowledge, greeted her as “mother of my Lord.” Elizabeth’s salutation was in these words: “Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And how have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, the moment that the sound of thy greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leapt for joy. And blessed is she who has believed, because the things promised her by the Lord shall be accomplished.”