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

Thirty –Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 08th November 2020

Vatican extends throughout November plenary indulgence for the dead (By Hannah Brockhaus)

Sacramental confession and reception of the Eucharist can occur up to Vatican City, Oct 23, 2020 / 10:00 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, about twenty days before or after the indulgenced act. amid concerns about avoiding large gatherings of people in churches or In the month of November, the Church has two traditional means of cemeteries and including those confined to home due to the pandemic. obtaining a plenary indulgence for the souls in Purgatory. The first is to visit According to a decree Oct. 23, certain indulgenced acts, which can help to a cemetery and pray for the dead during the Octave of All Saints’ Day, which remit the temporal punishment due to sin for those who have died in a state is Nov. 1-8. of grace, can be obtained throughout the entire month of November 2020. The decree was signed by Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, major penitentiary of This year, the Vatican decreed that this plenary indulgence can be obtained the . on any day in November.

In an interview with Vatican News, Piacenza said that bishops had The second plenary indulgence is connected to the Feast of All Souls’ Day requested an extended timeframe for the plenary indulgence, considering on Nov. 2, and can be received by those who piously visit a church or the importance of the commemoration of the feasts of All Saints’ Day on oratory on that day and recite the Our Father and the Creed. Nov. 1 and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2. The Vatican said that this plenary indulgence has also been extended and is In the interview, Piacenza said that, although the availability of livestreamed available to Catholics throughout the month of November to reduce crowds. Mass was good for the elderly who cannot attend the liturgy in person, Both indulgences must include the three ordinary conditions and full “some people have gotten a little used to celebrations on television.” detachment from sin. This “can mark a certain disinterest in presence in [liturgical] celebrations,” he said. “There is therefore a pursuit by the bishops to implement all The Vatican also said that, because of the health emergency, the elderly, the sick, and others who cannot leave the house for serious reasons can possible solutions to bring people back to the Church, always respecting everything that needs to be done for the particular situation in which we participate in the indulgence from home by reciting prayers for the deceased unfortunately find ourselves.” before an image of Jesus or the Virgin Mary.

Piacenza also noted the importance of the availability of the sacraments They must also spiritually unite themselves to other Catholics, be completely during the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, which for some countries can detached from sin, and have the intention of fulfilling the ordinary conditions have very high sacramental attendance and participation. as soon as possible. With the penitentiary’s new decree, those who cannot leave home can still The Vatican’s decree offered examples of prayers that homebound participate in the indulgence, and others can have more time to attend Mass, to receive the sacrament of confession, and to visit the cemetery, while still Catholics can pray for the dead, including lauds or vespers of the Office for following local coronavirus measures on crowds, he said. the Dead, the rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, other prayers for deceased among their family or friends, or performing a work of mercy by The decree also encouraged priests to make the sacraments as widely offering their pain and discomfort to God. available as possible during November. “For an easier attainment of divine grace through pastoral charity, this The decree also said that “since the souls in Purgatory are helped by the penitentiary earnestly prays that all priests endowed with the appropriate suffrages of the faithful and especially with the sacrifice of the Altar pleasing faculties offer themselves with particular generosity to the celebration of the to God ... all priests are warmly invited to celebrate three times the Holy and to administering Holy Communion to the sick,” Mass on the day of the commemoration of all the faithful departed, in the decree said. accordance with the apostolic constitution ‘Incruentum altaris,’ issued by Pope Benedict XV, of venerable memory, on August 10, 1915.” Plenary indulgences, which remit all temporal punishment due to sin, must Piacenza said that another reason they are asking priests to say three be accompanied by full detachment from sin. Masses on Nov. 2 was to allow more Catholics to be able to attend.

A Catholic who wishes to obtain a plenary indulgence must also fulfill the “Priests are also exhorted to be generous in the Ministry of Confessions and ordinary conditions of an indulgence, which are sacramental confession, in bringing Holy Communion to the sick,” Piacenza said. This will make it reception of the Eucharist, and prayer for the intentions of the pope. easier for Catholics to be able “to offer prayers for their deceased, to feel

them close, in short, to encounter all these noble sentiments that go into creating the Communion of Saints.”

PARISH PERSONNEL Parish Priest: Fr Andrzej Madry

Congregation of the Resurrection

Parish Deacon: Deacon Neil Daculan Parish secretary: Jeanne Bernard First Reading Wis 6:12-16 Gospel Acclamation A reading the book of Wisdom Alleluia, alleluia! Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim. By those St Justin’s School Be watchful and ready: Principal: who love her she is readily seen, and found by those who look for her. Quick to anticipate those who desire you know not when the Son of Man is coming. Patrick Torpey her, she makes herself known to them. Watch for her Alleluia! 9561 7644 early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates. Even to think about her is under- Nazareth College standing fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety Gospel Mt 25:1-13 Principal: will quickly leave you. She herself walks about looking A reading from the holy Gospel according to for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows Sam Consentino herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs Matthew 9795 8100 coming to meet them.

“The Word of God” Parish Office Open: Tuesday 2pm—4pm Wednesday 10am—4pm Responsorial Psalm Thursday 10.00am —2pm Ps 62:2-8. R. v.2 Friday 12noon —4pm (R.) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my Piety Stall Open : closed God

Weekend Masses: Second Reading 1 Thes 4:13-18 Saturday Vigil: 6.00pm (online) A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom Sunday : 10.30am (online) and 5 pm We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them about them, like the other people who have no hope. were foolish and five of them were sensible: the fool- Week Day Masses: We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it ish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday, will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well Thursday, Friday 9.15 am Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all Saturday 9.15am until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there now online via YouTube & over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet voice of the archangel will call out the command and Facebook the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and Reconciliation: By who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps appointment clouds, together with them, to meet the Lord in the air. are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be Baptisms, Marriages, So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such enough for us and for you; you had better go to those thoughts as these you should comfort one another. who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had “The Word of God” Pastoral Care of the Sick: gone of to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those For details regarding the who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall celebration of these and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids ar- sacraments, please contact the Next Week’s Reading rived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said, “open the door for Parish Office or speak directly 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know to Fr Andrzej. you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thess 5:1-13; the day or the hour.’ BAPTISM PREPARATION Mt 25::14-30 Please contact the Parish “The Gospel of the Lord”

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Dear Parishioners, Dear Parishioners, Thank you for the continuing support given to St Justin’s Parish. We know that these are difficult times. Thank you. Please continue to pray for Fr. Andrew’s Dad If you wish to support the parish, you can do it in different ways: “Zygmunt Madry” who needs our - you can drop your thanksgiving envelops to the parish office or prayers for a speedy recovery. into our letterbox Thank you - you can make a donation to our House and Church Account - you can make a donation using CDF pay for parishes Also you can follow the links from our website to make a donation: pol.org.au/wheelershill THANKSGIVING COLLECTIONS

Received from 31st October — 06th Nov 2020 A.The first collection is for the support the priests, 1st Collection - House 2nd Collection - Church St Justin’s Parish sick and elderly, retired and your priest.

Name of Bank -NAB Name of Bank - NAB Presbytery $ 252.60 BSB - 083 347 BSB - 083 347 $ 115.00 (CDF & online payments)

Account No. - 671274694 Account No. - 671307775

B. The second collection is for Parish expenses Thanksgiving $ 926.65 Please remember that If you need any assistance or there is anyone Envelopes $ 10.00 (online payments) that you know, who is in need, yourself, a family member or a member of our Community please do not hesitate to contact Fr Andrew or the Thank you for your continuous support Parish Office on 9401 6335.

We thank you in advance for supporting our parish community. The eSafety Commissioner has recently published a free e- book resource 'Online safety for grandparents and carers' which provides advice about online Are you a Spiritual Leader? – The Spiritual Leaders safety issues that children and young people may experience. This resource provides “key advice about online safety is- Program is a one-year, part-time program held on Friday sues that can mornings (and some Friday afternoons). It is suitable for peo- affect children and young people” including ple in outreach ministries and various positions of leader- practical tips to help grandparents and carers to talk about ship within their faith community, such as priests, ministers, these issues with children and young people and manage members of religious Orders, lay ecclesial ministers, commu- nity and spiritual leaders, chaplains, pastoral carers, and them. Helpful topics include: setting up those in health and education. The program, which com- devices safely; managing time online; preventing unsafe con- mences in Feb 2021, focuses on personal integration of the tact from strangers as well as a guide to some of the most theory and practice of a contemplative, discerning approach popular sites and apps. to pastoral ministry. Previous participants have commented that this Program has been transformational in terms of their Grandparents and carers can order a hard copy or personal spirituality and their leadership skills. The Program download and view the resource online: may be available online via Zoom, face-to-face, or a combi- https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors/online-safety- nation of both. Apply to Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation in Malvern, VIC. Fee-Help is available to grandparents-carers qualifying participants. Brochure and application form at www.heartoflife.melbourne or tel 03 9890 1101. COLUMBAN CALENDARS 2021 ORDER NOW The 2021 Columban Calendar may be ordered now. Cost $10 Please phone Jeanne , We pray for the sick of our Parish: Zygmunt Madry, David Parish Secretary on 94016335 or Booth, Joan Lopes, Aurora Dionisio Alejandro, Serge Confait, by email [email protected] Carmel Welsh, Lynne Davis, Garry Riley, Marcia Kingsley, Payment arrangements can be discussed at this time. Suzanne Theordore, Daniela Di Gulielmo, Pina Di Gulielmo, Little Jordan, Rosemary Russell, Dennis Livingstone, Clair Herft, Judy Dickinson, Jessie Desira, Rosy Vella, Juliette, Jim & Shirley Knight, Lois O’Loughlin, Gautom Mukherjee, Francis & Cecilia 2020 Advent Sunday Readings, Reflection and Discussion Choudhury, Wendy Conroy, Joanne Downs, Fred Clarke, Erin This is a great opportunity to connect with others and deepen Fernando, Tiana Mugagulio. our faith. Starting Thursday 26th November 7.30 pm. There will be 4 We pray for ...and for all souls who passed away recently , may Thursday sessions leading to Christmas. they rest in peace, We remember all whose death anniversaries It will be a visual meeting, that occur at this time. To register and for more information—Kasimir 0435 049 828 or email [email protected] 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. contact parish office or Fr Andrew. If accessing Mass via YouTube, please remember to subscribe! Hope to see you again soon,

Feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica—9th November The feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran is celebrated by the entire Church. It marks the dedication of the cathedral church of Rome by Pope Sylvester I in 324. Although most people think that St. Peter’s Basilica is the pope’s church, it is actually St. John Lateran that is the cathedra (or chair) of the pope, who is bishop of Rome.

A Latin inscription in the Church reads: “omnium ecclesiarum Urbis et Orbis mater et caput.” Translated, this means, “The mother and head of all churches of the city and of the world.” In a sense, St. John Lateran is the parish church of all Catholics, because it is the pope’s cathedral. This church is the spiritual home of the people who are the Church.

It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, giving it the unique title of “archbasilica.” It was originally named the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior. However, it is called St. John Lateran because it was built on property donated to the Church by the Laterani family, and because the monks from the monastery of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Divine served it.

The first basilica on the site was built in the fourth century when Constantine donated land he had received from the wealthy Laterani family. That structure and its successors suffered fire, earthquake and the ravages of war, but the Lateran remained the church where popes were consecrated. In the 14th century when the papacy returned to Rome from Avignon, the church and the adjoining palace were found to be in ruins. Pope Innocent X commissioned the present structure in 1646. One of Rome’s most imposing churches, the Lateran’s towering facade is crowned with 15 colossal statues of Christ, John the Baptist, John the Evangelist, and 12 doctors of the Church. Beneath its high altar rest the remains of the small wooden table on which tradition holds St. Peter himself celebrated Mass.

Did you know? There are two kinds of basilicas in the : major (or papal) and minor. The Church’s four major basilicas are all in Rome. Be- sides St. John Lateran, there are St. Peter’s, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major. Minor basilicas, on the other hand, are churches around the world designated by the pope that stand out because of their antiquity, dignity, historical importance, architectural and artistic worth, or sinificance to the Church. There are two minor basilicas in the Diocese of Charlotte: St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville and Mary Help of Christians Abbey Basilica in Belmont.