Parish of Our Lady of Fatima s2

Parish of Our Lady of Fatima 159 Northway, Durban North, 4051 E-Mail [email protected] Website: www.fatima.org.za Tel 0315635554 Fax 0315634684 Parish Priest: Rev Fr Desmond Nair Deacon: Rev Peter Venter Pastoral Assistants: Irene Helsdon and Anne Chatteris 29 September 2013 Golden Jubilee Year – Year of Faith Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeYear C Missal References Page 973 (W1306) Eucharistic Prayer No 2 Memorial Acclamation No 3 Next Sunday’s Scripture Page 977 (W1331) Next Sunday Twenty Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C Feasts of the Week Monday St. Jerome, priest & doctor Tuesday St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin & doctor Wednesday The Holy Guardian Angels Friday St Francis of Assisi Entrance Antiphon All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgement, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 146 My soul, give praise to the Lord! It is the Lord who preserves fidelity forever, who does justice to those who are oppressed. It is he who gives bread to the hungry, the Lord who sets prisoners free. It is the Lord who opens the eyes of the blind, the Lord who raises up those who are bowed down. It is the Lord who loves the just, the Lord who protects the stranger. The Lord upholds the orphan and the widow, but thwarts the path of the wicked. The Lord will reign forever, the God of Sion from age to age. My soul, give praise to the Lord! Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, alleluia! Though Jesus Christ was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. Alleluia! Communion Antiphon Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low. This Week’s Diary Monday Mass 9.00am St Vincent de Paul Society Meeting 7.00pm Pastoral Council Meeting 7.00pm RCIA 7.00pm Tuesday Mass 6.30am Schools Open/ Catechism Recommences Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 5.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday Communion Service 6.00pm Thursday Examinations Mass 6.00pm Confirmation Rehearsal 7.00pm Friday Morning Prayer (Divine Office) 6.15am Mass 6.30am Men’s Breakfast 7.00am Y4K (Grades 4-7 – Senior Primary) 5.00pm – 7.00pm Confirmation Mass 7.30pm Retrouvaille Weekend begins Saturday Mass 8.00am Ministers of the Word Formation 9.00am Confessions 11.00am & 4.30pm Sunday Masses 7.00am; 9.00am & 5.45pm 7. Please pray for the Sick especially: Relatives Tris Tillard’s sister; Joy Lees’ Kurt Donaldson’s mother; aunt & John Bremner’s nephew; grandniece; May Dormehl’s uncle; Anne Appelgren’s husband Tottie Bremner’s father & daughter & brother-in-law; sister & aunt; Elsa Pearton’s son nephew; Caron Martins’ father Peter Squires; Gladys Cole’s Michael, sister & granddaughter; & sister; Josè Martins’ mother; brother; Dolores Beardwell’s Graham Naude’s mother; Zelda Nadine Paul’s mother & mother; Maryse Bowman’s Byrne’s daughter-in-law; Marjorie cousin; Esme Hallot’s nieces; nieces; Charles & Lynn Mawbey’s nieces; Hana Toman’s Lyn Alborough’s brother; Govender’s son-in-law; Mary father; Alma Osborn’s grandson; Warren Walker’s uncle; Kidd’s granddaughter; Renee Stuart McGregor; Anna Charles Sturgess’ cousin; Armstrong’s sisters; Challin Esterhuizen’s mother; Nicole George & Carol Urquhart’s Reid’s aunt; Louise Kin’s sister; Blackburn’s daughter; Irene mothers; Ancilla Donaldson’s Nancy Chettiar’s mother; Helsdon’s niece; Peggy du Plessis’ parents; Linda Gorlei’s Josiane & Marie-Claude daughter-in-law; Jean & Pauline parents; Norlie McDonogh’s Maujean’s brother; Leanne Leclezio’s son & daughter-in-law; sister-in-law; Colin Melville’s Hoar’s mother; Annette Hoyer’s Brenda Ogle’s granddaughter & sister; Jo James’ nephew; Fr parents; Brian Hoogewerf’s sister; Margaret Beechey’s mother; Egbert O’Dea; Theresa nephew; Jessie Naidu’s Denise Irvine’s daughter; Candice Hoogewerf’s uncle; Maureen brother; Michael George Behrens’ grandfather; Maryse Hutton’s daughter-in-law; Gail D’Ercole; Wardell’s mother; Gill Yelland’s Rossiter’s daughter; Lynne Jan Huiskamp’s mother; daughter-in-law; Sandy Quinn’s Tillard’s brother; Debbie Macpherson’s sister; brother: Liz Newberry’s husband; Parishioners Lou Elliott; Sue & Des Bloom; Judith de Marigny; May Dormehl; Mary Kidd; Roger Brouard; Cathy Hogg; Isabel Akal; Virgile Bonhomme; Stella Barber; Deryk Bayman; Leigh Went; Sr. Catherina; Irene Gliddon; Pam Farr; Shân de Chalain; Anthea Mick Armstrong; Caron Milly van Gogh; Hendrika Brock; Jack; Simon Webb; Gail Rossiter; Martins; Lynne Govender; Cameron Smith; Luc Pous; Randolph Tryon; Olga Newby- Patricia Melville; Werner Jabu Marescotti; Jenny Ducray; Fraser; Natalie Modari; Dorothy Pabeschitz; Zaren Baxter’s Gordon Urquhart; Clare Warburton; Felicity Harrison; baby daughter Lucy; Siobhan Whatmore; Pat du Trevou. Daphne Rahmer; Maryse Bowman. van der Vyver. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS of the son-in law of Zelda Byrne, and the father of Shaun Naidoo. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen. THANKS Grateful thanks from Wezley and Kerry Letord for all the prayers, love and support that they received from parishioners during baby Noah’s illness – this helped to carry them through a very difficult time. Noah is now completely well!! Deo Gratias MINISTRY OF CARE Do you have a need? Do you know someone in need? Please contact Deacon Peter Venter: 031 5635554 during office hours or 031 5638188 after hours, in order for us to assist. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY Habakkuk 1: 2 – 3, 2: 2 - 4; 2Timothy 1: 6 – 8, 13 - 14; Luke 17: 5 - 10 Y4K (Senior Primary -Grades 4 – 7) Meet on the First Friday of the Month at 5.30pm – 7.00pm LEADERS: Adrienne Goldstone 0782759284; Kurt Kin 0714146031; Stephanie Donnelly 0834076652 Y4Y- Youth For Youth (High School -Grades 8 – 12). Meet on the First and Third Friday of the Month at 7.00pm – 8.30pm LEADERS: Bradley Tomlin 0725021866; Catherine Abraham 0839998986 FORMATION DATES Ministers of the Word Saturday 05 October at 9.00am Sacristans Saturday 12 October at 9.00am Ministers of the Eucharist Thursday 24 October at 7.00pm Catechists’ Formation Saturday 26 October at 8.30am CONFIRMATION 2013 This Friday 4 October at 7.30pm Bishop Barry Wood OMI will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the following teenage Candidates: Kayla Beechey; Nicolene Bennett; Aaron Biggar; Matthew Bouah; Roberto Dalle-Vedove; Tamara de Klerk; Ian Druce; Dominique Ducray; Michaela Geytenbeek; Joshen Jacob; Gina Karam; Alex Meyer; Nomhle Mncwango; Teneal Moonsamy; Bo Rode; Brandon Scott; Tayla Scott; Caitlin Stephens; Ivana Surian; Lauren Topp; Candace van Pletzen; and Megan Vorster. Confirmation Rehearsal: Thursday 03 October after Mass. ALL candidates and sponsors must be present. FIRST COMMUNICANTS Parents Evening Parents of children who will be making their First Communion are asked to please note that the Formation scheduled for Tuesday 15 October has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. Combined Class - First Communion Children All children in the First Communion groups must attend a Combined Class on Wednesday 16 October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the Church. First Communion Rehearsal Saturday 19 October from 3.30pm to 5.30pm in the Church. First Communion Sunday There will be a Special Mass at 11.00am on Sunday 20 October for the children of the Parish who will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time. ROSARY TEAM MEETING Our next meeting will take place on Thursday 17 October in the Upper Hall CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 19 October. All members are requested to be present. SAINT VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY FUNDRAISER This year for something a little different, please support the Fatima SVDP in a VISUAL FUN QUIZ to raise funds to assist the poor and needy. DATE Friday 18 October 2013 PLACE Fatima Convent School Hall TIME 6.30pm WHAT TO BRING Your own food, snacks, drinks, money for raffle tickets and all your friends and family. COST OF TICKETS R60.00 for Adults and R40.00 for Scholars. WHAT TO EXPECT Fun, Laughter, Prizes. Contact the Parish Office to book tickets/tables. We are also looking for sponsors of prizes for the evening for the quiz/raffle-if you are able to assist please contact: Matthew: 082 446 5492. St. Vincent de Paul Society (Golden Hours Sunday Market) Are collecting any second hand items such as toys, games, household utensils, costume jewellery, ornaments, CD’s, DVD’s, etc. in reasonable condition (damaged or broken items are not saleable). These items are to be sold and the proceeds raised will go towards feeding the poor and needy. Donations may be left at the Parish office from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Contact: Josie Giannotti Tel: 031 563 1199 or Cell: 084 332 0690 if items need to be collected. Please note: Collection in the Durban North Area only. ST VINCENT DE PAUL BANKING DETAILS We encourage you to make the St. Vincent de Paul Society your charity of choice by contributing to the collection for the poor on the First Sunday of every Month or by depositing your contribution into their bank account: Bank First National Bank Branch Durban North Branch Code 220426 Account Holder Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Account No 62033860786 OCTOBER ~ MONTH OF THE ROSARY We encourage you to pray a decade of the Rosary daily during the month of October. Please offer your Rosary for the missionary work of the Church especially in our own Archdiocese. MINISTERS OF THE WORD - FORMATION Please note that formation has been moved from Tuesday 1 October to Saturday 5 October at 9.00am. This is to accommodate the formation for Ministers of the Word from throughout the Archdiocese which is organised by the Diocesan Liturgy Commission and will be held in the Parish Hall. PRAYER TO THE GUARDIAN ANGELS Wednesday 2 October is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. We encourage you to pray this prayer and ask all parents to teach their children this prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen MEN’S BREAKFAST An invitation to all the Men of the Parish to join in the Celebration of Holy Mass on Friday 6 October followed by Breakfast in the Parish Hall. Please contact the Parish Office to book your place at R30,00 per person. FORMATION FOR SACRISTANS Please diarise the Formation for Sacristans from throughout the Archdiocese here at Fatima on Saturday 12 October at 9.00am. UMHLANGA HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS Please remember when being admitted to Umhlanga Hospital (or having a family member admitted), to sign in as and specify that you are a Catholic. This is necessary to enable Clergy and/or Ministers of Care to visit. Mass Intentions Sunday 29 September to 06 October 2013 Sunday 7.00am Pro Populo 9.00am Paul Nair RIP (Fr. Des) Stan Kalinowski RIP & Mr & Mrs Witkowski RIP (Anna Kalinowska) 5.45pm Holy Souls RIP (Sandra Teodosio) and Jo & Joan Minogue RIP (Kevin Minogue) Monday 9.00am Wally Boettiger RIP (Pro Deo) Tuesday 6.30am Laurie Smit RIP (Tracey Pirie) Wednesday 6.00pm Communion Service Thursday 7.00am Dominican Sisters RIP (Dominican Sisters) 6.00pm Jan Huiskamp – In Thanksgiving (Kerry) and In Thanksgiving (Letord and Huiskamp families) Friday 6.30am Celebrant’s Intention 7.30pm Confirmation Candidates Saturday 8.00am Queenie & Claude Doherty RIP (Margaret & Family) Sunday 7.00am Maurice Mathieu RIP (Maujean Family) and Stan Kalinowki; Mr & Mrs Witkowski RIP (Anna Kalinowska) 9.00am Cindy & Ryan Hack – In Thanksgiving 5.45pm Pro Populo Welcome New Parishioners Change Of Address And/Or Phone Need dedication information New registration Registered but do not receive mail Moving out of parish Name Address City Code Phone E-Mail Place in the collection basket or hand to Minister of Hospitality. Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 29th September 2013 Sarah Adams Commentary First Reading (Amos 6:1a,4-7) The critique of the rich, the arrogant wealthy of Jerusalem and Samaria is even more blistering this week than last. Eating expensive meat is excessive, while lying around on beds may be a further sign of decadence. Amos is appalled at the soft life of people enjoying themselves without thought for anyone else. The reference to Joseph suggests that despite engaging in ancient mourning rituals, they fail to grieve for the sins of ‘Joseph’, the Northern Kingdom. Amos is clear: they will be the first to suffer and be sent into exile. This message of this reading links clearly with today’s Gospel in which we hear how Lazarus suffers and no one bothers to care for him. These rich people are like the rich man, who is unaffected by the sufferings of others. Responsorial Psalm (Ps 145:6-10) The portion of the psalm used in the liturgy contrasts significantly with the first part which speaks of the unworthiness of human beings. Today’s verses relate how God ensures the safety and well-being of the oppressed and ill-treated, raising the lowly, feeding the hungry, giving sight to the blind and protecting the stranger. We praise God for not abandoning the oppressed. If we are to sing with integrity we too, must not abandon them. Second Reading (1 Tim 6:11-16) These verses address the enormous responsibility that Christian leaders have been given by God. Those with responsibility in the Church might find them both challenging and helpful. Parishioners who feel their parish priest should be constantly available would be as well to understand that personal prayer is essential to good leadership. To be healthy one needs to develop healthy practices. The six virtues listed describe the healthy balanced life-style one might expect from the spiritual person whose life is rooted in Jesus Christ. They are high standards but we do not walk alone. God walks with all those who strive to live good and holy lives. Gospel (Lk 16:19-31) Many scholars believe that this story depends on a Jewish folk tale with roots in Egypt: the popular mind can relate to its stereotyped characters – rich man, poor man, and Father Abraham. It is rich in its imagery and in its telling. The rich man is described in detail. Only the wealthy could afford purple dye, signifying their status: it was often associated with kings and emperors. In addition, the rich man feasts sumptuously. Lazarus, by contrast, is forced into begging from the dogs. His ulcerated sores suggest that he is sick. The ‘crumbs’ falling from the rich man’s table were probably large pieces of bread that guests would have dipped in a dish, wiped their hands on and then tossed under the table. The dogs were not kept as pets but were wild dogs, scavenging aggressively. Lazarus’ life is one of absolute misery. When the rich man and Lazarus die their fortunes are reversed. We should not assume that Lazarus is now reaping riches because he had none on earth or that the rich man is suffering because he had so much on earth. Jesus suggests that the rich man failed to share his wealth and ignored the needy, so he suffers now. Lazarus’ name – ‘He (whom) God helps’ – hints at his piety. The reference to rising from the dead makes a strange ending to the story. Does Jesus make this reference to his own resurrection because Luke’s own readers will be aware of how there were those, including some Pharisees, who could not accept that Jesus had risen from the dead?