22 / 23 May 2021 Vol. 11 Issue 25 St ’s Church - Meadowbank The Parish Bulletin PENTECOST SUNDAY Yr B/1

Entrance Antiphon: Gospel John 15:26-27,16:12-15 Wis 1: 7 Jesus said to The Spirit of the Lord has filled his disciples: the whole world and that which contains all things understands ‘When the what is said, alleluia. Advocate comes, whom I 1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11 shall send to They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Responsorial Psalm: Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be Psalm 103(104):1,24,29-31,34 witnesses, because you have been with me from Lord, send out the outset. I still have many things to say to you but your Spirit, and they would be too much for you now. But when the renew the face of Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as the earth. from himself but will say only what he has learnt; and he will tell you of the things to come. He will 2nd Reading: Galatians 5:16-25 glorify me, since all he tells you will be taken from If you are led by the Spirit, no law what is mine. Everything the Father has is mine; can touch you that is why I said: All he tells you will be taken from what is mine.’ Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! Reflection by Fr Emmanuel Seo Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in Happy Birthday! them the fire of your love. Alleluia! This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, which marks the 50th day after the Lord’s Resurrection, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Gospel: apostles. Pentecost is generally accepted as the birthday for our Holy John 15:26-27,16:12-15 Mother Church. What childbirth is for humanity, Pentecost was for The Spirit of truth will lead you to the Church. While the birth of a child is a sharing of natural life, the the complete truth birth of the Church was the sharing of supernatural life. This gift was indeed Catholic – meaning universal – because everyone could Communion Antiphon: understand the message of God regardless of their background. Now Acts 2: 4, 11 the good news of the Gospel could reach the ends of the earth despite They were all filled with the the differences in culture and language, just as it unfolded in the Acts Holy Spirit of the Apostles. and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia. As evidence, looking around the church, it is easy to find people from all cultures and backgrounds. We speak different languages, eat dissimilar foods, and have unique habits which have been passed The Parish Bulletin St Michael’s Church - Meadowbank Acknowledgement of the land Welcome to St Michael’s Church - We acknowledge the traditional owners Meadowbank! A warm welcome to all attendees & and custodians of this land, the visitors to our church! May you find our parish community a Wallumattagal clan, part of the Dharug place where your faith life will be nourished and you will take people of the Eoira nation. We walk up the invitation to share your special gifts and talents. Your gently on the land, sharing it with them prayers, presence, talents & skills are most welcome. as we now work and live on it. Reflection Continued Parish Directory down through generations. Yet despite the great diversity, we are Parish Administrator: Fr Emmanuel Seo Email: [email protected] gathered together to worship the One True God, partaking in the Parish address &contact number: one eternal sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is because, as St. Paul says: 45 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114 “In the one Spirit we were all baptised… and one Spirit was given Phone: 9809-3536 to us all to drink.” Thus we are here, united with the communion Email:[email protected] of as repenting sinners, to profess the same faith in Jesus Office hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm Christ and his Church. Secretaries: Lou Temprosa (Tue-Wed) What a marvellous gift this is! No longer do we need to hide behind Marilyn Vallejo (Thu-Fri) Sacramental Coordinator: closed doors. There is no need to pretend, since the Holy Spirit Marisa Squadrito allows us to witness to Christ, even with all our flaws and weak- [email protected] nesses intact. By the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can communicate Bulletin Editor: Meynardo Talisayon the same love with which Christ loves us, and proclaim it as ‘Good Parish Bulletin email address: News’ to all nations. Indeed, it is the most profoundly human and Please submit requests for publication by life-giving act, to be alive in the Spirit and actively witnessing to 12 noon Wednesday. God. We find our strength in the Church’s sacraments, prayer, Acolytes: Arthur Lee personal intimacy with God, and acts of charity toward one anoth- Readers & Special Ministers of er, which help the Lord’s children to mature in holiness and Communion: Sue Metzmacher virtues. Likewise, this maturation of faith is closely connected with (Weekdays & Special Roster) the sacrament of Confirmation, as the Holy Spirit descends on us Prescilla Luzon (Vigil Mass) with the fire of divine love. So we must remember, as St. Catherine Felicity Donnelly (Sundays) Music Ministry of Siena said: “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the Coordinators - 5:30pm Saturday Masses: world on fire.” In other words, when we are faithful to our God- 1st Saturday - Richard Borges given vocation, the Holy Spirit’s fire shall set the world alight. (Family Mass) 2nd Saturday - Foong Speaking of vocation, last Friday (21st) I celebrated along with four 3rd Saturday - Prescilla Luzon others – Frs. Peter Kwak, Gregory Morgan (Jnr), Simone Apabla- 4th Saturday - Aneela Pereira th Music Ministry - Sunday Masses: za, Luca Infantino – the 10 anniversary of our ordination to the 1st & 3rd SUN 8am - John Brazier priesthood of Jesus Christ. Honestly, I have no clue where the first 2nd SUN 8am – Muntia Gouw 10 years have gone. Hopefully my next 10 will be more memorable 4th SUN 8am – Fr Emmanuel Seo and worthy. So please keep us in your prayers, the five who were 1st, 3rd & 5th SUN 10 am – Mary Towers 2nd SUN 10 am – David Foong ordained together on 21st May 2011. Pray also for all priests, and 4th SUN 10am – Muntia Gouw for more vocations to the priesthood. The Holy Spirit gathers His Children’s Liturgy - Cindy Francis instruments from a diverse mix of peoples and commissions them Other Ministry Leaders Ushers/Collectors - Michael Wixted to proclaim the one eternal Word of God. So pray that priests, Altar Society - Marie Bennett and the may proclaim with one voice the Good News Liturgy Committee - Sue Metzmacher of our Lord and Saviour. May all be brought into authentic com- Finance Committee - Stephen Topple munion with Christ and His Holy Church through the Holy Spirit, St Vincent de Paul Society - Jim Lemcke Catechists - Cynthia Matusiak who is the principle of unity. Parish Safeguarding Support Officer - Lou Temprosa COVID-19 update St Michael’s Primary School Every person who enters the church must scan the QR code and no need to School Principal - Mr Brian Story sign at the entrance of the church. People without a mobile phone must 53 Maxim St, Meadowbank, NSW 2114 sign-in at the entrance. Congregational singing are now permitted. NO Phone: 9808 2658 Fax: 9807 2330 mingling in large groups. Email:[email protected] The two square metre rule and 1.5m social distancing still applies. Vol 11 Issue 25 22 / 23 May 2021 Collections Update at the End of the Month PULPIT POINTS 23 May 2021 Thank you for the generosity of all parishioners. • The conversions that rocked Sweden 1st Collection (assists clergy): • A new parish for Sydney 2nd Collection-loose & envelopes-(parish costs): • Frank Brennan: Stop looking up at the sky DIRECT TRANSFER GIVING Please consider using a direct recurring automatic transfer • Monica Doumit: Catholics who won’t shut up for Sunday offerings. It is a safe, secure process that each • Books: Philippa review on Gabriele Kuby’s person can easily setup via their own online banking to give new book to the parish on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. • Fr Flader: How do I respond to a transgender child Parish First Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; Account Number: 100012007 Account Name: St Michael’s Pastoral Revenue Congratulations Parish Second Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; Fr Emmanuel Account Number: 100000109 Account Name: St Michael’s Church Account on your Parish Envelope Collection Details: BSB: 062 784; 10th Account Number: 100012008 Account Name: St Michael’s Meadowbank Clearing Account Anniversary of Ordination Please use your envelope number (if you have one) as a to the reference for the transaction. Priesthood CREDIT CARD GIVING 1. Please contact the Parish Office to setup giving via credit cards. 2. Credit Card donations via Website - Click to go to donation box in the Website. NOTE: Direct Bank Transfers are included at the end of the month. Open Day at Eileen’s Place- Sunday Silent Retreat for Young Men considering 6 June Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor is opening up a Vocation to the Priesthood Eileen’s place for dedicated monthly Open Days to mark Date: Fri (4) – Sun (6) June 2021 the Centenary of the death of , Eileen Location: Mount Schoenstatt Retreat & Spirituality O’Connor. The next Open Day will be held on Sunday 6 Centre, Mulgoa June at 35 Dudley Street in Coogee from 10:45am- Registration: $75 1:00pm (including Mass). Note: Participants of this retreat must be 18 – 35 yrs For more information and to register visit: old. https://eileenoconnor.com.au/open-days Please RSVP by Wednesday 26 May 2021 Contact Us Discipleship Retreat Days with the For enquiries: Call 02 9307 8424 or E-mail Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia [email protected] Date and locations *Every inquirer’s/participant’s details are kept confi- 13 June, St Mary’s Cathedral dential 26 June, Regina Coeli Parish, Beverly Hills Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1I0QDIgUT 17 July, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Fairfield Online Registration: https://forms.gle/fMazShJXw63rjbs36 Registration essential at www.gomakedisciples.org.au/cas-events/ St Retreat Series for men: Cost: $10 per person, with light lunch included. Email 29 May; 14 Aug; 20-21 Nov Helen at [email protected] if you are Retreat for men facilitated by Fr Pawel Barszczewski unable to cover the cost of your registration, or for any OP at the Schoenstatt Marian in Mulgoa. The enquiries about these retreats. first event runs from 9 am – 3 pm on Saturday the 29th of May. Registration is $35 Love & Truth Marriage Weekend Register: www.trybooking.com/752441 A wonderful Marriage Enrichment opportunity is coming Inquiries: email Jim at up on the weekend of 26/27 June at Mt Carmel Retreat [email protected] Centre Varroville! For more information: Contact Bernadette on 0423 102 Does your child like to sing? Would your 066 or at [email protected] child like to sing in the Church choir? The First Saturday Please register by 12th June 2021 by heading to Family Mass Choir sings at the 5:30pm mass on the first www.trybooking.com/BQDLQ Saturday of every month. Practice begins at 4:30pm on the day, in the 'Loft' at Church. Parents are welcome to PIETY STALL. After being closed for a year attend. Please contact the co-ordinator Richard Borges at due to the coronavirus, the PIETY STALL IS NOW [email protected] for more information. OPEN ON WEEKENDS. 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Roster: 29 / 30 May 2021 Prayer to St Michael the . Michael the Extraordinary Archangel, defend us in the day of Time Acolyte Readers Ministers of Holy Communion battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. 5:30PM Rose Dearden Jim Lemcke Arthur Lee N/A May God rebuke him, we humbly Vigil pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Stephen Topple Agnes Aldana 8:00AM N/A heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Nick Radice Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through Moussa El Bayeh Francis Fenuku N/A 10:00AM Raul Nigli the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Liturgy for this week (24 - 30 May 2021) Parish Weekly Mass Offerings Tuesday 25th May 9:15am Sacraments: 15th Wedding Anniversary of Tony & Cindy Reconciliation: Fridays 8:15am-8:55am (AEST) Wednesday 26th May 9:15am Saturdays 8:15am-8:55am (AEST) Thanksgiving from Leung Family 4:45pm-5:15pm (AEST) th Baptisms: By appointment - Ring Parish Office at Thursday 27 May 9:15am 9809 3536 Mass of Remembrance for Marriages: By appointment (requires at least 6 months in E. & Philomena Gabriel advance notice) Friday 28th May 9:15am Devotions: Mass for the Soul of Angeline Scott Prayer for Priests: Every 1st Saturday at 8:45am Saturday 29th May 9:15am First Friday Sacred Heart Devotion: 4th June at 7:00pm Mass of Remembrance for Martin Dodati Morning Prayer: Every Sunday at 7:35am NOTE: ONLY ONE MASS OFFERING IS PER DAY Rosary: 8:50am on weekdays before the Mass (except Friday) Saints & Feasts of the Week Holy Hour and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mon 24 Mary, Mother of the Church (With Reconciliation and Benediction) Tue 25 Saint Gregory VII, Pope 8:15am-8:55am every Friday & Saturday Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Divine Mercy Novena & - Wednesdays after Mass Saint , Priest, Doctor Weekday Masses: Wed 26 Saint Philip Neri, Priest 9:15am - Tuesday to Friday Thu 27 Saint , Sun 30 THE MOST HOLY Solemnity Weekend Masses: Baptism of 9:15am - Saturday Ezra Xavier Kurisingal 5:30pm - Saturday Vigil Mass Child of Jose Kurisingal & Cindrella Xavier 8:00am - Sunday on 15th May 2021, Saturday at 12:30pm 10:00am - Sunday Church Cleaning, Altar Linen & Flowers Baptism of Malcolm-Oliver Orciga Lingan Contact Marie Bennett on 0447 830 551 to volunteer. Flowers cost about $100 per week. Please DONATE at Child of Jake & Hazel Lingan the donation boxes at the church doors. on 16th May 2021, Sunday at 11:30am RCIA. Those who are wanting to be Catholic, please ring up the parish Baptism of office on 9809 3536. Natalie Lee James Consider becoming a Catechist or a helper Child of Leo James & Elisha Smith Ring Cynthia Matusiak on 0492 974 210 or email her at on 23rd May, Sunday 2021 at 11:30pm [email protected] if you are interested. You will Church Organ Many thanks for those who generously be trained in conducting a class, what to teach and provided all gave donations for the replacement of the church organ. teaching materials to make you a successful catechist. Donations Received $26,550 Expenditures: CWF May Parish Appeal is on until the end of May and we Johannus Ecclesia Organ $23,480 need your help. Envelopes are in the pews and tables around the Cabinet for Speakers & Platform for Organ $1,850 church. Installation of Microphone Inputs $3,701 New Microphones $231 Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Total $29,262 - view and download from the st Michael’s Church, Download/Sync Parish Calendar Meadowbank Parish Website. It is updated on a daily basis. If you use a google calendar, you Please follow us online can easily add the calendar to your calendar by pressing the + button on the homepage: www.stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.au www.stmichaelsmeadowbank.org.au