Parish Information St Anthony of Padua Catholic Parish, Edwardstown 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Parish Administrator 9th/10thAugust 2014 Fr. Phillip Alstin Almighty ever-living God, whom taught by the Holy Spirit, we dare to call our Father, bring, we pray, to perfection in our hearts the spirit of Parish Catechist Hugo Chis adoption as your sons and daughters, that we may Parish Secretary merit to enter into the inheritance which you have Robyn Grave promised. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of

the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Office Hours Mon & Tue 3.00-4.00pm Wed-Fri 8:30am-12.00pm "THE LORD WILL BE PASSING BY": In the first book of Kings chapter 19 today's first reading, Elijah is to be found in the depths of despair, his mission from God having so often met with

frustration, he finally returns to the source of his faith; Mt Sinai where the great Moses before Phone: 8297-1699 him met God in the burning bush. But God does not come to Elijah in fire as he did Moses or strong wind or earthquake for that matter. The Lord comes to Elijah in a gentle breeze, Email "a whispering sound" a "still small voice". [email protected] I love this story of Elijah. It provides insight into what to do when we are overcome with what

appears to be rejection, failure, grief, in spite of all our efforts to live our faith. With all Gods Facebook Page prophets killed and Elijah himself being hunted down he withdraws into the wilderness in great StAnthonyofPaduaRoman- poverty of spirit, where he lies down to die. But God did not give him permission to do so, CatholicChurch instead God asks him what does he think he is doing? The Lord sends him back renewed, reinvigorated for the final stage of his mission. Mass Times God appeared to Elijah in a whispering breeze of the night, to St Paul in and through his Tuesday –Friday conscience (Romans 9), and to the apostles so fearful as if they have seen a ghost, (Matthew 14). 9:30am He is present in the ordinary lives of people. Jesus is no ghost. He is real, alive. Faith is not fearful, but rather it is responsive, on the look out, watching, waiting, trusting, courageous, believing He Saturday Vigil will come to us and be present in the lives of those around us and the circumstances we find 6:00pm ourselves because we seek his presence first of all in prayer, at Mass. We have so easily become accustomed to the removal or absence of God in all the political and economical posturing we take, so often to the disadvantage of many, opening the way into sin. Personal interest and abuse Sunday 9:30am are common place even in the Church which has been tossed about in the storm, yet the Lord is present amongst us. His love is never ending without measure. Adoration & Benediction In the words of Pope Francis: "the Lord has entrusted his message of salvation to human beings, to all of us, as witnesses; and it is in our brothers and sisters with their gifts and their limits, that Wednesday—Adoration it comes towards us and is revealed to us. And this is what belonging to the Church means. 10am –7.15pm Remember: being Christian means belonging to the Church". Benediction 7.15 Church locked at 7.30 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Sacrament of Confession 15th AUGUST—HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 1hour Before Weekend MASS at 9:30am at St Anthony's Mass 15mins before Weekday Pope Francis' universal prayer intention for August is: Mass 6.30pm Wednesday prior to “That refugees, forced by violence to abandon their homes, may find a Benediction generous welcome and the protection of their rights”.

WITH GRATITUDE: Having reunited with you after two month leave, I am pleasantly surprised by the remarkable effort made by parishioners in spite of your busy lives, to keep the doors open in my absence. Whilst it is a common practice to find a replacement priest when taking leave, we have not done so primarily because we have such a valued resource in our Parish Secretary and Catechist for whom we are all most grateful. A good supply of priests availed themselves in order that Mass could be offered weekends and even on one occasion during the week. I am extremely grateful to those priests: Monsignor Aitken who celebrated Vigil Mass and to Fr Welling, Fr Thoroughgood, Fr Small who came to St Anthony's for Sunday Mass. Wednesday Benediction was served by both Fr Macaffery and Fr Wee from St Peter Cla- vier Dulwich. Monsignor Egar kindly offered Requiem Mass for Mrs Deidre Burt

Nothing amazing happened during my leave, unless you count the behaviour of Lucy our pound Beagle who has been with us these past few years. I discovered upon returning after just a few days away, that she had somehow opened the door of the freezer in the shed and ate a whole leg of lamb. Quite apart from the fact it was frozen solid, the freez- er door is always temperamental and usually a requires a firm hand to open it. How Lucy was so successful is beyond belief. I had bought this particular leg of lamb on special only the week before and thought it would go down well at a family gathering upon our return. Next time away I won't bother with special arrangements for feeding her, instead l'll simply point out where the water bowl is located and suggest she just help herself to the fridge!

NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK 2014 This week the here in celebrates “National Vocations Awareness Week” in which we give thanks to God for those serving in our Parishes and Church as priests, deacons and religious Sisters and Brothers. It also gives us the opportunity to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. I ask that you continue to pray for vocations, as it is vital in our church. Join us in praying for vocations,

Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd who is always mindful of your Church. Watch over those who are baptised in your name, and grant peace and harmony to all families. We ask you to choose from the families of our parish many priests, sisters and brothers who will gladly spend their lives in making you known and loved. Amen.

The disciples cry out to Jesus in their distress, Lord save me. This week, allow yourself to hear Jesus’ answer. Courage! Do not be afraid

Responsorial Psalm LAST WEEK—COLLECTIONS FEAST OF ASSUMPTION MASS First Collection (Diocesan): $748.75 Friday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary Second Collection (loose) : $236.55 into heaven, one of the two holy days still celebrated in the Planned Giving: (Parish): $835.00 Australian Church. Mass will be held here at 9.30am

Pondering the Word—Anawim Way Vol. 10 No 6 Assumption Mass times in local parishes:  Am I aware of Christ’s call to me in the midst St Francis Xavier Cathedral—8am, 12.10pm, 5.45pm of the storms of life? Brighton —12pm Glenelg—12pm; 6pm  Is my heart sensitive to the presence of Jesus each Kingswood 12pm day? Colonel Light Gardens 9am  What are the distractions that prevent whole-hearted Seacombe Gardens—7pm Response to God? St Bernadette's—12pm Mary, help me to hear the call of Jesus in all the events of life

St Anthony of Padua is now on facebook. Www.facebook.com/StAnthonyofPaduaRomanCatholicChurch Devotions and other activities MASS INTENTIONS Litany of the Sacred Heart of SICK: Lance Goodgame, Jo Kerkhof, Carmel Rusack, Christopher McRae, Paula Jesus and Rosary/ or Stations of Lewyzkyz, Elizabeth Kelley, Kathleen Forde, Herbert Brown, Eileen Supple, the Cross Monday 6.20pm Terry Quinn, James Murphy, Jenni Richardson, Angelo Ditroia, Joshua Bond, Rosary : Tuesday 8.50am Peter Fogarty, Zac Dunn, John Walker, Steve Halliwall, Adoration & Benediction RECENTLY DECEASED: His Eminence Cardinal Edward Clancy (Emeritus of Sydney),

Wednesday’s—All day Adoration Lily Murphy, Deidre Burt, Pat Naughton, Steve Eustace, ANNIVERSARIES: Dorrie Donnellan, Elena Lena, Lena & Zadro Families, Mary Bradley, Natalia after weekday Mass concluding Mwroka, Frank Borbasi, Rosina Garuccio, Peg Kain, with Benediction 7:15pm– 7.30pm

St Vincent de Paul Meeting PARISH SOCIAL GROUP ST VINCENT DE PAUL

4th Monday of month at 7pm in Our next meeting will be on Monday 25th Edwardstown/Plympton conference August at 11.30am. This will be followed would like to give thanks to those Meeting Room by a Pie & Pasty luncheon. people who collect and supply the bread for our St Vincent de Paul Sewing Group Tea & Coffee provided. weekend masses. Money donated goes towards Tuesday morning during school supporting the less fortunate in our parish. term After lunch students from

10am-1pm - Pam 8277 2605 St Anthony’s School will entertain us with The conference also has a basket at the entrance song and games. All welcome of the Church to receive dry or tinned Passionist Family Groups goods suitable for distribution in our Contact 8297 1699 VOCATIONS APPEAL Parish. If you are able to donate on a Parish Social Group To coincide with National Vocations regular or ad hoc basis it would be very Various monthly activities, contact Awareness Week, this weekend there much appreciated. Please be aware out of date will be a special collection for Vocations. office for further details items cannot be distributed and will need to be Through this appeal you will be contributing disposed of. The conference is always seeking Playgroup to the formation and training of Priests and new members, if you have time to spare to assist Deacons for service in the Archdiocese Friday 9.15-11am in the Out of with this work please contact the Parish Office. School Hours House during school Expressions of interest in finishing term the Stained Glass work in the St Vincent de Paul sewing group have resumed on Parish Stewardship Council St Maria Goretti Chapel is now being Tuesday mornings 10-1pm. New members are welcome please contact Pam or the Parish Office. Fr Phillip Alstin sort. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to contribute Mr Hugo Chis Mrs Wendy Williams PARISH EVENTS Mr Gordon Williams Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mrs Paulina May Wednesday’s 10am—7.15pm (All day) concluding with Benediction 7.15- Mr Nigel Crabb 7.30pm Mrs Christina Brachen DATE MEETING TYPE WHEN

Mrs Pamela Gomes 12th August Parish Stewardship Council 7.30pm

Mr Tony Hettiarchchi 26th August Parish Finance Council 7.30pm

Mrs Sally Gaetjens AUGUST ROSTER 2014 SATURDAY 6.00 PM SUNDAY 9.30AM Parish Finance Council Fr Phillip Alstin EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS Vilma & Francis Faustorilla Gil & Rose Ninoneuvo Mrs Robyn Grave OF THE EUCHARIST Mrs Anna Pivato READERS OF THE WORD Pauline May Lee Dowd Mr Peter Nussio PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Jackie Harris ?????? Mr Jim Gaetjens ALTAR SOCIETY Kevin & Ann McGeever St Anthony's Parish School SEPTEMBER ROSTER 2014 SATURDAY 6.00 PM SUNDAY 9.30AM Principal: Mrs Cate Birch

APRIM: Mrs Robyn Mercer EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS Stephen & Mariandl Dobozy Danica Rusov & Pat Phone: 8115 7500 OF THE EUCHARIST McAssey READERS OF THE WORD Sandra Alstin Anna Pivato PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Tony Whennan Robyn Grave ALTAR SOCIETY ???????????