WEEKDAY MASS TIMES The Partnered Parishes of SUNDAY MASSES TIMES (this week) St. , Reservoir and Sat. 6 p.m.Vigil St Stephen’s ST GABRIEL’S: Tues, Thurs., Fri. at 9 a.m. St Stephen of Hungary, East Reservoir

Sun. 8:30 a.m. (It. & Eng.) St Stephen’s Parish Priest: Fr. Shane Hoctor 8:30 a.m. (It. & Eng.) St Gabriel’s ST STEPHEN’S: Mass Wed. at 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. St Gabriel’s No Mass at Keon Park Thurs. at 11a.m.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St Gabriel’s - 21.07.2019 - SACRAMENT OF PENANCE 1 Viola Street, Reservoir, 3073 FERIALS, FEASTS & INTENTIONS— 16a Domenica in Tempo Ordinario (Confessions) Orario sante messe feriali Ph: 9460 6036 St Gabriel’s Fax: 9460 4771 e know from John’s gospel that Martha and Mary Mon. St NO MASS were friends of Jesus, and that he was frequently Sat. at 9:45 a.m. Email: [email protected] W in their home. Luke tells us nothing of this; perhaps it Tues. Ordinary Time 16 St Stephen’s Website: www.stgabrielsreservoir.org was not in the material available to him. However, he Intention: Leslie Brown - Anniv. Sat. at 5:30 p.m. immortalises this incident that took place during one of Parish Secretaries: Jesus’ visits, because he sees it as having a lesson for Wed. Ordinary Time 16 Mrs Gracie Forde us all. Busy preparing special dishes for their guest, Mar- Intention: BAPTISMS Mr Hung Chau tha feels left out. Jesus tells her not to go to so much by prior arrangement trouble: one dish will be plenty. He then goes beyond Thurs. St James, apostle Office Hours: this homely advice to remind Martha and those present St Gabriel’s Intention: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. Mon. & Tues. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. that the ‘one thing necessary’ in life is finding the truth he is bringing them. Mary does not need to be reminded of Fri. Sts Joachim & Anne, parents of Blessed Mary Fri: 8 a.m.—3 p.m. Intention: this; she shows herself to be a true ‘’. MARRIAGES In the gospel accounts, ‘disciples’ are mentioned hun- by prior arrangement St Gabriel’s Parish Primary School: dreds of times. For many centuries, however, the idea of Sat. Ordinary Time 16 NO MASS 237 Spring Street, Reservoir (at least six months notice is required. ‘discipleship’ has had little place in our Christian aware- No Sunday weddings.) Learning, Life and Faith! ness. Today, we are being told that our lives will be en- 90 Years Strong! riched, if we see ourselves as disciples of the Lord. ‘Disciples’ are learners. All inspiring leaders gather Ph: 9469 3513 around them a group who want to share in their vision. Email: [email protected] Those who followed Jesus and were inspired by his message were called ‘disciples’; even those who had not TODAY’S MASS Principal: Mr Mark Miatello known Jesus during his earthly life called themselves his Secretary: Mrs Enza Torcasio ‘disciples’ - as we know from the Acts of the Apostles. By First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10 gives his Lord a great welcome and is blessed by the including this incident in his gospel, Luke is inviting us to Lord God in return. become disciples of the Lord by identifying with Mary as St Stephen’s she sat at his feet – finding the truth that gives meaning

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If we develop the outlook of disciples it will become sec- Ph: 9460 7266 ond nature to us to recognise that we are never alone in Second Reading: Colossians 1:1:24-28 The mystery of Christ, hidden for generations, is now revealed to Fax: 9460 7650 our moments of faith awareness and prayer – ‘Come to us all. Email: [email protected] me’, the Lord tells us, ‘I am with you always’. He encour- ages us as we seek the way, to share our lives with him Parish Secretary: with honesty and courage, to look honestly, in his pres- Gospel Acc.: Alleluia, alleluia! Mrs Gracie Forde ence, at the quality of our relationships, at the responsi- bilities life has brought us, at our hopes and ambitions – Happy are they who have kept the word with a generous heart comparing our outlook with that of the guest who told And yield a harvest through perseverance. Office: Please contact St Gabriel’s Parish Office. Martha that one dish was enough. The light and encour- Alleluia! agement this attitude of discipleship brings will surprise us. It will make our personal prayer more meaningful. St Stephen of Hungary Primary School: The strength and inspiration we find will make us more Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42 Martha and Mary welcome Jesus into their home in their 71 Whitelaw Street, Reservoir East aware of the workings of the Holy Spirit. Where every child counts! How do we know the mind of Jesus, what he stands for? different ways. Ph: 9460 3566 The Scriptures should play an important part in our life of discipleship. Listening to the gospel story, we must be Fax: 9462 3404 prepared to meet the real Jesus and be challenged by

Email: [email protected] the example of his attitudes. Knowing the Scriptures will NEXT SUNDAY—DOMENICA PROSSIMA Principal: Mr Richard Keele help us to situate our lives in the great plan of God – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time—17a Domenica in Tempo Ordinario spoken of in today’s readings. We are the beneficiaries Secretary: Mrs Gracie Forde Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 of all that is foreshadowed in the promises made to Abraham. We should learn to share Paul’s amazement and gratitude at the generous plan, hidden from all eter- The Parishes of St Gabriel, Reservoir and St Stephen, East Reservoir, are committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set nity and now revealed in Christ. out in the 2001 legislation of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. A copy of the Parishes’ Privacy Policy is available to any Parishion- John Thornhill sm er by contacting the respective Parish Offices. The Emmaus Series at www.theemmausseries.com GENERAL MEETINGS, EVENTS, NEWS & HUMOUR PARISHES’ INFORMATION MELBOURNE ACYF PILGIMRAGE TO PERTH - ROSTERS FOR 27 / 28 JULY ADULT FAITH FORMATION continues on ACYF is the largest national gathering of Catholic youth Dates for your Diary Readers & Special Ministers Thurs. 25 July. in and it exists to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, 6 p.m. Moira Beck / J. Borja be empowered to be disciples in the world today and H. Nowak / B. Harris Sun. 27 & 28 July encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church. The 8:30 a.m. L. Carusi / G. Tieri hen we receive Melbourne Pilgrimage Appeal Festival is for youth and young adults from year 9 to 30 holy commun- Exciting News for our younger parishioners! ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL ENROLMENTS—’Every W years of age. Details: cam.org.au/acyf19 or call the of- ion, it is well enough Sun. 11 August Day is Open Day’. If you know of any family who has a fice on 9287 5565. Like our Facebook page to keep up child ready for school please let them know about us if we find ourselves in to date: @melbacyf OUR PARTNERED PARISHES CatholiCare Annual Appeal and encourage them to visit the school! the dispositions of have two pilgrims attending and we want two more. Martha, eagerly enter- Please see Fr Hoctor ASAP if you are able to join “Where every child counts.” taining our divine the group. n today’s Gospel the Evangelist Luke writes about guest with prayers for OZANAM CONVERSATION STANDING UP - Wed. 24 Jesus who, on the way to Jerusalem, enters a village ...cont. this and that; for the I July, 6:30–8 p.m. Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Vic- and is welcomed into the home of two sisters: Martha Jesus, before being Lord and Master, is a pilgrim and graces we covet, toria Road, East Melbourne. Join renowned journalist and Mary (see gospel above). Both welcome the Lord, guest. Thus, his response has this significance first and strength to resist temptations, the needs of the Church and broadcaster Geraldine Doogue in conversation but they do so in different ways. Mary sits at Jesus’ feet foremost: “Martha, Martha why do you busy yourself do- or of our friends. But, just at that moment, it is surely with Francis Sullivan who was recently the CEO of The and listens to his words (cf. v. 39), whereas Martha is ing so much for this guest even to the point of forgetting better still if we find ourselves in the dispositions of Truth, Justice and Healing Council. Francis argues for completely caught up in preparing things; at a certain about his presence?” — A guest of stone! — Not much is Mary Magdalen, sitting at his feet and hearing his word; the need of reform, renewal and refreshment in the point she says to Jesus: “Lord, do you not care that my necessary to welcome him; indeed, only one thing is sitting at his feet, in a humility which makes us forget Church and has been highly successful in bringing a sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help needed: listen to him — this is the word: listen to him — self, hearing his word, in a raptness of attention which social conscience to the political debate on health and me” (v. 40). Jesus responds to her: “Martha, Martha, you be brotherly to him, let him realize he is among family makes us forget all besides. Just in that moment, we welfare issues. Enquires and RSVP: rsvp@sfdp- are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is and not in a temporary shelter. want to be all for him, dilectus mens mihi, et ego illi; vic.org.au or 9895 5935. Please RSVP by Wednesday needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall Understood in this light, hospitality, which is one of the that is the good part, surely, which shall not be taken 24 July. not be taken away from her” (vv. 41-42). works of mercy, is revealed as a truly human and Chris- away from us. TOURS OF CATHEDRAL HALL— Guides will provide In bustling about and busying herself, Martha risks for- tian virtue, a virtue which in today’s world is at risk of stories and information on the building’s rich history; getting – and this is the problem – the most important being overlooked. In fact, nursing homes and hospices From Ronald Knox, The Mass and the Ritual, PS, p 242 enjoy historic photographic displays and take the op- thing, which is the presence of the guest, Jesus in this are multiplying, but true hospitality is not always practise- portunity to visit the museum of Dr Sr Mary Glowrey, case. She forgets about the presence of the guest. A din these environments. Various institutions are opened guest is not merely to be served, fed, looked after in eve- Australia’s second person on the path to sainthood. to care for many types of disease, of loneliness, of mar- ry way. Most importantly he ought to be listened Guided and self-guided tours depart every 10 minutes, ginalization, but opportunities are decreasing for those running 15 minutes in groups of 10. Suitable for all ag- to.Remember this word: Listen! A guest should be wel- who are foreign, marginalized, excluded, from finding RECENTLY DECEASED: Heagerty, Stella es. The building is fully accessible and toilets available. comed as a person, with a story, his heart rich with feel- someone ready to listen to them: because they are for- ings and thoughts, so that he may truly feel like he is Caliguri Sat. 27 July, 10 a.m. – 3.45 p.m. 22 Brunswick Street, eigners, refugees, migrants. Listen to that painful story. Fitzroy Cost: Free entry among family. If you welcome a guest into your home but Even in one’s own home, among one’s own family mem- continue doing other things, letting him just sit there, both ANNIVERSARIES: Leslie Brown, Jeanette Seymour MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP CONFERENCE—A bers, it might be easier to find services and care of vari- (10 a.m. Mass) National conference for both professional and voluntary of you in silence, it is as if he were of stone: a guest of ous kinds rather than listening and welcome. Today we practitioners interested in the field of marriage, relation- stone. No. A guest is to be listened to. Of course, Jesus’ are so taken, by excitement, by countless problems— response to Martha – when he tells her that there is only ship and family education. Theme: When life hands you some of which are not important — that we lack the ca- one thing that needs to be done – finds its full signifi- lemons: Managing the unexpected occurrences in rela- pacity to listen. We are constantly busy and thus we cance in reference to listening to the very word of Jesus, tionships. Fri. 2 Aug., 6–9 p.m. and Sat. 3 Aug.,9 a.m. – have no time to listen. I would like to ask you, to pose a that word which illuminates and supports all that we are 5p.m. Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East question to you, each one answer in your own heart: do and what we do. If we go to pray, for example, before the you, husband, take time to listen to your wife?And do Melbourne Register online: mareaa.asn.au Crucifix, and we talk, talk, talk, and then we leave, we do ST VINCENTS CONFERENCE WINTER APPEAL – you, woman, take time to listen to your husband? Do not listen to Jesus. We do not allow him to speak to our Thank you to all who donated to the St Vincents Winter you, parents, take time, time to “waste”, to listen to your heart. Listen: this is the key word. Do not forget! And we children? or your grandparents, the elderly? — “But Entrance: CWB 457 Appeal, a total of $2,500 was collected. must not forget that in the house of Martha and Mary, Psalm Response: CWB 396 (old ed.) ST MARGARET’S RETIREMENT VILLAGE—currently grandparents always say the same things, they are bor- ing…” — But they need to be listened to! Listen. I ask Gospel Acc. CWB 43 has one and two bedroom units available. The prices … cont. next page Prep. Of Gifts: CWB 512 start from $222,000. Call 8414 6000. that you learn to listen and to devote more of your time. The root of peace lies in the capacity to listen. Communion: CWB 470 CATHOLIC THEOELOGICAL COLLEGE— 2019 Knox In the local supermarket a man was pushing a trolley Public Lecture, Dr Trudy Dantis, The Voices of Plenary with his screaming, bellowing, toddler son sitting in- May the Virgin Mary, Mother of listening and of service and of attentive care, teach us to be welcoming and hos- Final Hymn: CWB 520 Council to be held to be held Wed. 21 Aug., at 7.30 side. The man kept whispering to himself: “Don’t cry Justin. Don’t scream, Justin. Don’t yell, Justin. Keep pitable to our brothers and our sisters. p.m. Catholic Leadership Centre, Cnr Victoria Parade Ordinary: ICEL Plainsong and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. R.S.V.P.: Tues 13 calm, Justin. We’ll be out of here soon.” A woman who Francis, Homily, 2016 was standing in the same aisle said to him: “You are very Aug. 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