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Sun. 8:30 a.m. (It. & Eng.) St Stephen’s and ST GABRIEL’S: Thurs., Fri. at 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. (It. & Eng.) St Gabriel’s St Stephen of Hungary, East Reservoir Wed. at 11 a.m. 10 a.m. St Gabriel’s Parish Priest: Fr. Shane Hoctor SACRAMENT OF PENANCE ST STEPHEN’S: Mass Wed. at 9:30 a.m. Mass at Keon Park Thurs. at 11a.m. (Confessions) Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time St Gabriel’s St Gabriel’s - 29.09.2019 - Sat. at 9:45 a.m. FERIALS, FEASTS & INTENTIONS— 1 Viola Street, Reservoir, 3073 Orario sante messe feriali 26a Domenica in Tempo Ordinario St Stephen’s Ph: 9460 6036 Sat. at 5:30 p.m. Mon. St Jerome, priest, doctor NO MASS Email: [email protected] uke returns to the teaching of concerning poverty L and wealth. In today’s reading, however, we are Website: www.stgabrielsreservoir.org taken to a new level of understanding, as the issue is relat- Tues. St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, NO MASS BAPTISMS virgin, doctor ed to the very heart of the Good News brought by the Sav- by prior arrangement Funeral Mass Gregorina Ciufetelli at 10:30 a.m. Parish Secretaries: iour. With the parable of Lazarus at the rich man’s gate, Mrs Gracie Forde Jesus shows his skills as a storyteller, able to enthral his St Gabriel’s Wed. The Holy Guardian Mr Hung Chau listeners, as he challenges their complacency. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 11:30 a.m. Intention: This story, we are told, is addressed ‘to the ’, Office Hours: many of whom were attached to their wealth, seeing it as a Thurs. Ordinary Time 26 sign of God’s favour. The rich man in the story is not con- MARRIAGES Mon. & Tues. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. demned for evil behaviour. Reading between the lines, we by prior arrangement Intention: Fri: 8 a.m.—3 p.m. may well conclude that he thought he had treated Lazarus (at least six months notice is required. Fri. St Francis of Assisi well – he had allowed him to remain at the gate in his desti- No Sunday weddings.) Intention: St Gabriel’s Parish Primary School: tution; and he was happy for him to have the leftovers of his 237 Spring Street, Reservoir feasting. The Pharisees are told, however, that when he Learning, Life and Faith! repeatedly addressed Abraham as his ‘father’ he was re- Sat. Ordinary Time 26 NO MASS jected. On the other hand, Lazarus – whose name means EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 90 Years Strong! ‘God helps’ – is received by Abraham as the guest of hon- Wednesday 10 - 11 a.m. St Stephen’s our - at the eschatological banquet looked forward to by the Friday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. St Gabriel’s Ph: 9469 3513 prophets (‘in the bosom of Abraham’ indicates his reclining Email: [email protected] at table next to Abraham). The rich man, and those like him, are not accepted as true children of Abraham, because, in Principal: Mr Mark Miatello their complacent insensitivity, they have disregarded the Secretary: Mrs Enza Torcasio teaching of the Law of Moses and the exhortations of God’s TODAY’S MASS prophets – a teaching that Jesus makes his own. Lazarus represents ‘the poor’, whose cry the Lord hears – First Reading: Amos 6:1,4-7 Amos condemns the people of who lounge comfortably on the common people looked down upon by the Pharisees, their couches while the nation is facing moral disaster. people whose straitened circumstances made it next to im- possible for them to carry out the many prescriptions seen Psalm Response: Praise the Lord, my soul! St Stephen’s by this well-to-do group as a true observance of the cove- 71 Whitelaw Street, Reservoir East, 3073 nant. Because the power structures of their people left these ‘anawim’ disenfranchised, they must stand before Second Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Timothy is urged to live a Christian life of faith, love and patience, Ph: 9460 7266 God in a trust and hope that kept alive the genuine faith that he may be ready for the coming of . traditions of Israel’s covenant with their God. Jesus himself Email: [email protected] comes from their midst; and his great mission will carry for- ward the ways of his Father, the God of the covenant – re- Gospel Acc.: Alleluia, alleluia! Parish Secretary: vealed from the first as the champion of the poor and op- Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, Mrs Gracie Forde pressed. Those who follow him are from this background;

to make you rich out of his poverty. and the communities they form will share their outlook (cf. 1 Office: Cor 1:26-27: ‘Consider, brothers, how you were called … Alleluia! Please contact St Gabriel’s Parish Office. not many influential …God chose those who are weak to shame the strong’). Jesus appeals, in his parable, to the Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 St Stephen of Hungary Primary School: prophets, so often defenders of the powerless and mouth- pieces of their faith – as in the stinging rebuke of Amos in The ancient parable of the rich man who ignored his poverty-stricken neighbour 71 Whitelaw Street, Reservoir East today’s reading. It was the prophets who condemned the Where every child counts! speaks powerfully to the modern world. empty ritualism that was an escape from what the covenant Ph: 9460 3566 really required – ‘Is this not the fast that pleases me … Fax: 9462 3404 sharing your food with the hungry and sheltering the home- less poor’ (Is 58:6-7). NEXT SUNDAY—DOMENICA PROSSIMA Email: [email protected] The lesson of the parable, of course, extends far beyond

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time—27a Domenica in Tempo Ordinario Principal: Mr Richard Keele the need for material assistance. Our neighbours have also emotional and spiritual needs, to which true followers of Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 ; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-9 Secretary: Mrs Gracie Forde Jesus will respond in friendship and concern.

THE PARTNERED PARISHES of St Gabriel’s and St Ste- The Parishes of St Gabriel, Reservoir and St Stephen, East Reservoir, are committed to upholding and implementing the Privacy Principles set phen of Hungary are committed to the care, wellbeing and John Thornhill sm out in the 2001 legislation of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments. A copy of the Parishes’ Privacy Policy is available to any Parishion- protection of children, young people and vulnerable people in The Emmaus Series at www.theemmausseries.com er by contacting the respective Parish Offices. our community. GENERAL MEETINGS, EVENTS, NEWS & HUMOUR PARISHES’ INFORMATION ROSTERS FOR 05 / 06 OCTOBER ORGAN RECITAL TODAY at 11-11:30 a.m. to Pope Francis has designated the month of October as a spe- Dates for your Diary Readers & Special Ministers celebrate the Feast of St Gabriel, followed by cial time for the Church and light refreshments in the Bethany Room. each member to reach out in 6 p.m. H. Nowak / J. Borja ADULT FAITH FORMATION continues on mission to our world. Sun. 29 September H. Nowak / B. Harris / Volunteer Thurs. 3 October. Catholic Mission here in Mel- ACBC Social Justice Sunday 8:30 a.m. E. Palermo / D. Divita EXPOSITION ON THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will

bourne has organised activities Wed. 2 October ST STEPHEN’S SCHOOL ENROLMENTS—’Every not take place this Fri. 4 October because of a Funeral throughout October and flyers are at the entrances to Masses for the Sick and Elderly Day is Open Day’. If you know of any family who has a Mass at 10 a.m. both churches. with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick child ready for school please let them know about us Sun. 6 October and encourage them to visit the school! cont. from previous column … A TIME TO REFLECT: SPIRITUALITY DAY - Tuesday First Youth Group Gathering “Where every child counts.” 1 October, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mary MacKillop Heritage of today is rich in . She is watered by their blood, which EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will is “seed of new Christians” (Tertullian, Apologetics, 50, 13) Centre, 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne. To cele- e continue to follow a journey through the Book of the follow the 9:30 a.m. Mass until 11 a.m. every Wednes- and ensures growth and fruitfulness to the People of God. The : the journey of the Gospel in the brate the Extraordinary Month of Mission, Catholic Mis- W day in St Stephen’s Church. martyrs aren’t “holy picture ,” but men and women of world. Saint Luke shows with great realism both the fruitful- sion invites everyone to take time to be still and reflect flesh and bone that — as Revelation says — “have washed ness of this journey as well as the emergence of some prob- on our experience of mission. Loreto Sister, Rachel their robes and made them white in the Blood of the lems in the heart of the Christian community. Since the begin- McLoughlin ably facilitates a process whereby lived ...cont. Lamb” (7:14). They are the true winners. ning, there have always been problems. How can one harmo- a particular way. Stephen evangelizes with force and parrhe- Let us also ask the Lord that, looking at the martyrs of yester- experience, relationships and spirituality lead to a nize the differences that cohabit within it without oppositions sia, but his word meets with the most obstinate resistance. day and of today, we may learn to live a full life, accepting the deeper understanding of mission. To book: and splits occurring? The community did not welcome only Not finding another way to make him desist, what do his ad- martyrdom of daily fidelity to the Gospel and of conformation www.trybooking.com/BECUT , but also Greeks, namely, people from the diaspora, non versaries do? to Christ. WE CELEBRATE SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY TO- -Jews, with their own culture and sensibility and with another They chose the most wretched solution to annihilate a human DAY. This year, the Australian Bishops’ Social Justice religion. Today, we say “pagans.” And these were welcomed. being: namely, calumny and false testimony. And you know Pope Francis, Wednesday General Audience, 25 September, Statement is titled: ‘Making it Real: Genuine human This presence determined fragile and precarious equilibriums, that calumny always kills. This “diabolical cancer,” which is Original text: Italian] [ZENIT’s translation by Virginia M. Forrester] encounter in our digital world’. It shares Pope Francis’ and, in face of the difficulties “tares” appear,” and what is the born of the will to destroy a person’s reputation, also attacks challenge to us to ‘boldly become citizens of the digital worst tare that destroys a community? The tare of murmuring, the rest of the ecclesial body and damages it gravely when, world’. It points out that we are called not just to be in- the tare of gossip: the Greeks murmur because of the commu- because of petty interests or to cover one’s own failures there JOIN US AS WE ONCE AGAIN MARCH nity’s lack of attention to their widows. habitants of this world, but active citizens shaping it. For is a coalition to smear someone. FOR ALL BABIES: Saturday, 12 October at The Apostles had a process of discernment, which consisted Taken to the Sanhedrin and accused by false testimonies — 1 p.m. , Treasury Gardens, cnr. Spring and further details about the Social Justice Statement,call in considering the difficulties thoroughly and, together, seek- (02) 8306 3499 or visit the Office for Social Justice they did the same with Jesus and they do the same with all Wellington Parade, Melbourne. ing solutions. They find a way out by subdividing various the martyrs through false testimonies and calumnies — to website(www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au). Order the tasks for the serene growth of the whole ecclesial body and to defend himself, Stephen proclaims a rereading of sacred his- Statement online at: bit.ly/socialjusticeshop avoid neglecting either the “course” of the Gospel or the care tory centered in Christ. And the Easter of Jesus dead and of the poorest members. ST GABRIEL'S & ST STEPHEN'S YOUTH risen is the key of the whole history of the Covenant. In face

GROUP: Thanks to everyone who responded and have The Apostles are always more aware that their principal voca- of this superabundance of the divine gift, Stephen coura- tion is prayer and the preaching of the Word of God: to pray volunteered to join the youth group. The youth group geously denounces the hypocrisy with which the prophets and RECENTLY DECEASED: Gregorina Ciufetelli, Br will have its first meeting early October. Those who and proclaim the Gospel, and they resolve the question by Christ Himself were treated. And he reminds them of the his- instituting a nucleus of “seven men of good repute, full of the Anthony Paterson FMS, Michelina Paglianiti, Rosa have expressed interest will be contacted about the tory, saying: “Which of the prophets did your fathers not per- Spirit and of wisdom” (:3), who, after having received secute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the Colosimo date, time and location. If you wish to join our parish the imposition of hands, will be concerned with the service of youth group, please feel free to reach out coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed the tables. They are that are created for this, for and murdered” (:52). He doesn’t mince words, but ANNIVERSARIES: Giovanni Ziino (10 a.m. Mass), on [email protected] or reach out to service. The in the Church isn’t a second class priest, speaks clearly, says the truth. Fr. Hoctor or Shane & Preethi and provide your con- he is something else; he isn’t for the altar, but for service. He This caused the violent reactions of the listeners, and Ste- is the custodian of service in the Church. When a Deacon tact details. phen was condemned to death, condemned to stoning. He, ST MARGARET’S RETIREMENT VILLAGE OPEN likes to go to the altar too much, he is mistaken. This isn’t his however, manifests the true “fabric” of the of Christ. DAY. Come along and enjoy a garage sale, sausage way. This harmony between service to the Word and service He doesn’t seek ways to escape, he doesn’t appeal to per- sizzle and inspect the Villas, on 11, 12 & 13 October, to charity represents the leaven that makes the ecclesial body sonalities who could save him but puts his life in the Lord’s grow. And the Apostles create , and among hands, and Stephen’s prayer is very beautiful, at that moment: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 Tunaley Parade, Reser- the seven “Deacons,” Stephen and Philip are distinguished in voir, for more information call Candice on 0418 267 313 “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit” (Acts 7:59) — and he dies as a Entrance: CWB 525 son of God, forgiving: “Lord, do not hold this sin against THE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER ... cont. next page Psalm Response: CWB 416 (old ed.) them” (Acts 7:60). Gospel Acc. CWB 43 will hold their Annual Mission Fair on Saturday 12 Octo- These words of Stephen teach us that it’s not good speeches Prep. Of Gifts: CWB 455 ber 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 154 Cotham Road, Kew. that reveal our identity as children of God, but only the aban- This year the proceeds will be forwarded to Sister Ven- A young lady was a waitress at a fashionable restau- donment of our life in the Father’s hands, and forgiveness of Communion: CWB 514 eranda Myuku of the Franciscan Sisters of Charity, rant but was for ever late for her shift. Reluctant to the one who offends us, which makes the quality of our faith working at the IKOMBO EPILEPTIC CENTRE for the dismiss she was so popular with the patrons the seen. Final Hymn: CWB 493 manager turned a blind eye, until one day she was Today there are more martyrs than at the beginning of the life poor in the Mahenge Diocese of Tanzania. Enquiries Ordinary: ICEL Plainsong Phone: 9817 3715. two and a half hours late. When she eventually turned up of the Church, and the martyrs are everywhere. The Church he said, “You’re exceptionally late. 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