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1st Reading 2:2-5 Ezekiel is sent to the Israelites.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 123.1-2a, 2b, 3-4, (R.2) Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy.

2nd Reading 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 chose us in Christ.

Gospel Acclamation Verse Luke 4.18 Alleluia, alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord now upon me has sent me to bring good news to

the poor. Alleluia!

Gospel Mark 6:1-6

No prophet gains honour in his native place. VOICE FROM THE PEWS

I write to you during this difficult time and weaknesses. This is part of the reality within the life of our community. We we are going through. Yet, in the midst of seemed to be addressing the situation this pandemic and our attempts to cope reasonably well and restrictions were with what is happening, we are being eased with members of families being able invited to recognize that we are not alone. to visit each other again. In our parish we The Lord is with us. He is our true Hope were able to somehow resume our usual that we can rely on. St Paul tells us that gatherings and events. nothing can separate us from the love

While Public Mass is still not Now again, we are at a new turning Christ has for us not even death itself. He is point because of the increase of those that Light accompanying us and guiding us. allowed, we invite you to join us for daily Mass via livestream at our affected by the virus and the Government How important it is to keep our Parish’s Facebook page having to implement a new lockdown. This relationship alive with him through our commencing Sun 4 July. has brought on a new level of frustration regular prayer and our reflection on the adding further to the hardships and Word of God. May our faith, hope and love Sunday, 9.30am suffering within our community. be a source of strength and encouragement Monday to Saturday, 8.30am In the midst of all of this it is only for us all within our families and the natural that some deeper questions are broader community. also being evoked within us. Why is this May we pray for one another and for Daily Recitation of the Rosary via happening to us? What is the meaning and the healing and peace of our world at this

livestream at our Parish’s purpose of our lives in this world? Our time. May the Lord be close to you and faith is being tested anew in the face of the bless all your families within our Facebook Page commencing Mon 5 July, 7pm pandemic. community of Holy Spirit Parish. Monday to Friday During these times we can all feel our own vulnerability, our own limitations  © Fr Myk, osa Follow our Facebook page: The Holy Spirit Parish pays respect to the Darug People, www.facebook.com/holyspiritstclair the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather to celebrate our faith and worship God. We acknowledge with respect the elders past and present. HOLY SPIRIT PARISH | 14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Yr B 4 JULY 2021

PASTORAL CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND

Our clergy and pastoral care ministers bring the sacraments of Eucharist, reconciliation, and anointing of the sick to members who are unable to participate because of illness or

We are a welcoming parish. aging. For more information and to arrange receiving the sacraments, contact Parish Office at 9670 8222 or Whatever your present status in the , whatever your [email protected]. current family or marital situation, PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY whatever your past or present religious affiliation, whatever your personal history, age, background, SICK race or color, sexual orientation, Adrian Cedrieck M Azucena, Branko Salama, Vinay Lopes, Petrocinio Balagtas, whatever your self-esteem... you are Jesse Gonzales, Edmond Gonzales, Peter Heslop, Deepa Mary Joy, Dizon, invited, welcomed, accepted, loved Perithep Bernadette Rajasombat Dengmanara, Andrew Boulos, Louis Tham,

and respected by the Catholic Emilia Rose Moya, Linda Allen, Giulia & Caruana, Angela Cook, Community of Holy Spirit. Bella Tassone, Ramon Rivera, Antonio Samson. If you are not an active member RECENTLY DECEASED: of this Community, consider sharing in what we have to offer. We serve Norman Miller, Ofelia Guzman Lappy, Angelo Reyes, Gil Rodriguez, the Community through outreach, Lourdes Sampana, Rahnee Frederique Nadari, Joe White, Phillip Yates, Mary Debono, Emanual Azopardi, Mabutas, Carmen Canton, Williams. education, social activities, sacramental preparation, youth and DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: comfort to the sick and mourning. Katrina Mercia, Donato P Uy, Lorenza Lopez, Louis Abreo, Joe & Sally D’Cunha, In addition to our spiritual and Larry LeFeuvre, Lance Surrion, Cristeta Garado, Olive Yeoh. outreach organisations, perhaps Names submitted to Parish for the sick list will show for 4 weeks at a time. you have an interest in joining one of our many liturgical ministries as: Minister of Holy Communion, LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS & PLANNED GIVING PROGRAMME Lector, Welcomer, Choir, etc. Persons are formally registered If you are a new parishioner to Holy Spirit or an existing one and you would by filling out a form that is then like to participate in the Planned Giving Program, forms are available for entered into the parish data system completion in the foyer of the Church. Please complete your details and email (information supplied remains it to [email protected] or hand it to any of our . For

confidential). These forms are your convenience we have the option of Direct Debit and/or Envelope available from the parish office or in contribution. the church foyer. LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS

1ST COLLECTION For the care of our Augustinian clergy $ NIL MISSION STATEMENT 2ND COLLECTION Loose plate $ NIL The Mission of the People of God at For the administration & Planned Giving Envelopes Collected $ NIL Holy Spirit Parish is to witness to and maintenance costs of the to proclaim the word of God, and to parish Planned Giving Direct Debit & Credit Card $ 1,745.57 nd pray and celebrate the Liturgy in word Total 2 Collection $ 1,745.57 Weekly Parish’s Running Costs $ 4,216.31 and sacraments so that we may be of service to others and form a SHORTFALL $ 2,470.74 community of "one mind and one SPECIAL COLLECTION N/A N/A heart on the way to God." (St Augustine) We’re grateful to those who continue FROM FRANCIS: to financially support our parish. “We are impatient, anxious to see the whole picture, but God lets us GOD BLESS YOU. see things slowly, quietly”. www.holyspiritstclair.com.au/donations

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LIVE THE LITURGY Inspiration for the Week

July 14th is the feast day of Blessed , the patron of the environment

and ecology. She was from an Algonquin tribe that had been hit with a small pox epidemic which took the lives of her family. As a teenager, she was introduced to scripture by missionaries and she was baptized. She led a very prayerful life devoted to the Eucharist and to serving

God never ceases to proclaim His Word. His life-giving presence others. Some in her tribe ridiculed her and continues to sustain all things and keep them in being regardless of she endured great suffering for her faith, yet whether there is the faith to receive or perceive Him. Our personal she never wavered in her beliefs. Your agendas, preconceived ideas, misconceptions, and expectations can justice challenge this week is to take a step often cause us to be so hard of heart and obstinate that we fail to see out in faith like Kateri. Talk with a friend or what God is trying to do. While God remains ever present, faith is someone in your family about your faith. necessary for God’s power to bear fruit. As we celebrate our country’s Share what is important to you about it and

independence, let us not forget the difference between liberties and then encourage those you talk with to do the freedom. While the liberties we have are most welcome treasures, same. You may be laughed at or ridiculed, or only freedom from what blinds, deceives, and weighs us down can you may be surprised by a warm reception. bring happiness. God is all about healing, transformation, and hope. In Whatever the response, thank God in prayer order for God to do what God does best, we have to invite Him in and for the opportunities you have to bring the see Him for who he is. Otherwise, God’s will for humanity will be good news to others and continue to be a something at which we simply take offense, a common reaction when living witness of your faith. something challenges or unsettles us. ©Center for Ministry Development. Published by the Pastoral QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Center / PastoralCenter.com. All rights reserved.

First Reading: Today’s reading is an excerpt from the prophetic call Ezekiel received while in exile in Babylon (Ez 1:1-3:27). The Lord THE SUNDAY FLOCK commissioned Ezekiel to go and confront the “rebellious house” of

Israel. How do you imagine the Israelites received Ezekiel’s message? Second Reading: Paul learned that the “thorn in his flesh” taught him to be humble and dependent upon God’s grace alone. Where do you see God’s grace most present in your life? Gospel Reading: was “amazed” at the lack of faith his fellow Nazareans had in him, suggesting Jesus expected a different response. Why do you think the villagers of Nazareth “took offense” at Jesus? What does this tell us about divine justice?

Parents wishing to have their child baptized are asked to contact the

Parish Office prior to attending a preparation evening. Next Baptism Preparation session is on Tue 13 July, 7.30pm, at the Church. Presenters are Ted & Fe Uy.

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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

Parish Office is OPEN Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP 02 9670 8222 [email protected]

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES COMMENCING 26 JUNE AN EVENING WITH OUR STATE MP – NSW Health has revised the COVID-19 guidelines TANYA DAVIES MP effective Saturday 26 June 2021, and applicable

until midnight Friday 9 July. The members of the Social Justice Commission have arranged for our State Public Masses are not allowed. Funerals are still permitted with a maximum Member of Parliament Tanya Davies to number of 100 attendees. meet with parishioners on Wednesday NSW Health continues to mandate that face evening the 14th of July from 7.00pm masks are to be worn at all indoor venues, until 8.00pm at the church. including places of worship. We are sure there will be many questions about the Airport

Weddings and other celebrations are also not (no curfew), incinerators, transport hubs/ traffic congestion, energy costs/a warming climate, allowed during this period. Services can be livestreamed from a church. social/affordable housing, covid virus/vaccines and many However only those involved in the liturgy and more. Please join us for this event. A light supper will be operation of equipment for the livestream event served after the function. are allowed in the church. Parish Office is open Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm.

CONTACT TRACING:

For those involved in the livestreaming of Mass, Each week we will feature a parishioner. Our NSW Government still requires contact tracing. There are two ways to do this: hope is that in the end we come to know and • Sign-in using the QR Code displayed near the strengthen our friendship among each other. entrance doors or My name is Victor Brangwin and I was born

• Mass Attendance cards to be completed by each in St Mays on All Souls day 1941. I have lived household per mass. Cards are available in the in St Marys my entire life and during this foyer. time I went to St Marys Public School and then onto Penrith High. From the age of 6 years old I studied music with the Sisters of St Joseph at St Marys for 9 years and then went to the Sydney Conservatorium for a further 3 years to complete my studies.

I was brought up in the Anglican faith and became a Catholic in 1989. At that particular time I was playing at OLR in St Marys. In 2015 I started to attend the 6pm Saturday night masses at H.S. St Clair. After a short time the Saturday night slot for music became vacant so I offered to help out. I We are looking for volunteers who could take have been playing on a regular basis since then and now I coordinate the music for that particular ministry. charge of operating the livestreaming of our Daily Mass and Recitation of the Rosary. Having come from the Anglican faith I have always been very involved in my faiths journey and over the years I feel Training will be provided. We have a user- that my understanding of the scriptures have become very friendly system. Roster will be made available. deep and personal. In conclusion I wish to thank the people of St Clair for the If interested, contact the Parish Office at 9670 warmth and welcoming that they have always extended to 8222 or email Fr Michael, me, and I trust that I’m able to return their expressions of

[email protected] love shown to me. God Bless you all.

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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

www.facebook.com/holyspiritstclair

for livestreaming of daily Mass, recitation of the As you can imagine, our main source of income is greatly Rosary, updates, reflections and other relevant depleted with the suspension of public Masses. Please information. know you can still support Holy Spirit by signing up to contribute online. Setting up a one-time or recurring PARISH SMART PHONE APP donation/Planned Giving is quick and easy. Just go to:

In conjunction with Fr. Myk, the Parish Finance www.holyspiritstclair.com.au/donations Committee and the Parish Pastoral Council we are investigating a smart phone app for our parish. The You can also send your offerings/donations thru bank

first step on this journey is to ask you, how you use transfer. Bank details are printed on the last page of the technology and information and what you use it for; in parish bulletin.

a faith context. We will collect your responses using a If you encounter any issues signing up, please email Mila Parish Survey: at [email protected].

“Ways of accessing Parish Community life” Or drop off your Planned Giving envelopes at the Parish Office. Thank you so much for your support! The survey is available in several languages. You can each fill out the survey online using the QR Code below. When COVID-19 restrictions allow; paper surveys for different languages will be available from the church. Remember, we want to hear from you even if you don’t typically use technology, smartphone apps or the Recognize God In Your Ordinary Moments Internet. The Prophecy of You and Me

Prophet. There’s a heaviness to this word. It’s weighted down with meaning. We think of prophets and we think Please scan the QR code to of Charlton Heston with wild hair and a booming voice, access survey for Parish reaching out his hand to work wonders of nature by the App or go to: grace of God. We think of prophets and we think of www.theParishSurvey.com.au ancient Biblical history — someone far away, someone so removed from our everyday life. A prophet is Thank you. someone who knows something we don’t. When I let you in on this secret, it might scare you at first: in a way, God is calling you to be a prophet. He is calling me. He is calling anyone who hears the truth of the Gospel. However, there is no need for the megaphone and the wild locusts. This prophet gig might not be what you’re thinking. What does a prophet do? He hears and testifies to the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it’s unpopular, even when it results in, as Paul says, “weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and constraints.” A prophet doesn’t have to be smart or rich or ordained; heck, he doesn’t even have to be particularly willing. All a prophet has to do is listen to the truth. The truth we receive from Christ, through the Gospel and the sacraments, is a mighty gift. But it is a gift that we are not meant to simply keep for ourselves. In possessing it, we are compelled to also pass it on, to share it, to let the Spirit set us on our feet. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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AUGUSTINIAN SPIRITUALITY

“Christ is not valued at all, unless he is valued above all.”

St WHY DO WE DO THAT? Catholic Life Explained

Question: WORD SEARCH A prophet is not welcome in their hometown Our Catholic grade school is doing a penance service once a 1 ACROSS: term. Do young children really 3: the sacred day of need to go to Confession? How 2 3 the week for much sin can they really have? 4 Jewish people 4: the people of Answer:

Jesus’ hometown Ask any mom about her 5 did not have ……. children and see how many in him would say she has a brood of 5: Jesus’ closest perfect angels! Parents know 6 friends and that kids do things that are followers were 7 8 9 wrong … and they often know called his …….. they’re doing it! Even toddlers 7: Jesus healed the have a sense of right and sick by placing wrong. The Church recognizes 10 these on them that their minds and 10: the people felt consciences are not yet fully this way about what Jesus was developed, however, and typically waits until age seven 11 doing 11: Jesus did this in to offer the sacrament of 12 the Jewish Confession. Around that age meeting place and beyond, most young DOWN: 12: unwell people, when asked, can easily 1: someone who makes things out of wood explain why something is 2: the people wanted to know where Jesus got the …….. and wrong. power to work miracles Confession for children is 6: Jesus said, ………… are honoured by everyone except the an excellent way to help them people of their hometown reflect on their actions and 8: the opposite of daughter © 2006 Creative Ministry Resources Pty Ltd accept responsibility for their behaviour. It helps them to TOWARDS PLENARY COUNCIL ASSEMBLY ONE – OCT 2021 grow in their understanding of sin and how it affects others. FAN THE FLAME This helps them to form their consciences and make better

choices in the future. Most importantly, they learn the ‘What is this wisdom that has been granted him, value of forgiveness, both given and these miracles that are worked through him?’ and received. Rather than Mark 6:1-6 singling out what’s wrong, Confession offers hope and a Catholic Education at all levels plays a key role in enabling an encounter of new start! Children can grow in worldviews and perspectives in the shared quest for truth, wisdom and the understanding God’s common good. unconditional love and develop a sense of inner dignity that (Congregation for Catholic Education, Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in transcends their failings. Not Catholic Schools: Living in Harmony for a Civilisation of Love (2013) bad for five minutes and an “Our Father” or two! www.plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/fantheflame/

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READINGS FOR

NEXT SUNDAY (11 JULY, 15th Sun in Ord Time, YrB)

1st Reading 7:12-15 Amaziah questions Amos.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7) Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us

your salvation.

2nd Reading Ephesians 1:3-14 God chose us in Christ.

Gospel Acclamation See Ephesians 1.17-18 Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF 4 JULY heart that we might see how great is the hope to Mon 5 July: St Anthony Zaccaria, which we are called. Tue 6 July: St , and Alleluia! Wed 7 July: Blessed Peter To Rot, martyr Gospel Mark 6:7-13 Thu 8 July: Thursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Yr 1

Jesus sends the Twelve Fri 9 July: St Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, and companions, out in pairs. Sat 10 July: Saturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Yr 1

Holy Spirit Parish St Clair • Erskine Park • Parts of Kemps Creek

Under the Pastoral Care of the Augustinians Diocese of Parramatta www.parra.catholic.org.au

Facebook Holy Spirit Parish St Clair-Erskine Park  Holy Spirit Parish St Clair Family Ministry  BASICGIFT (Youth Ministry)

Parish Office 5 Todd Row (PO Box 103) St Clair NSW 2759 P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] W www.holyspiritstclair.com.au

Office Hours 9.00am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Priory 3 Peter Pan Glen, St Clair P 02 9834 2527

Parish Staff Parish Moderator: Fr Michael Belonio, OSA P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] Asst Pastor: Fr Peter Tangey, OSA P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] Augustinian Brother: Br. John Zhang, OSA P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] Parish Secretary: Elisa Reynolds P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] (Tue-Fri) Parish Bookkeeper: Mila Llamas P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected] (Mon and Wed) SRE Coordinator (Catechists): Ken & Cathy Allen P 02 96708222 E [email protected] Sacramental Coordinator: Germaine Gil P 02 9670 8222 E [email protected]

Parish Youth Contact: Eleanor Stuart M 0431 639 895 E [email protected] Parish Council Chair: Ana Gregoriou • Asst Chair: Paola Dicenso • Secretary: Bernadette Stevens Members: Dominic Dimech, Jamie Dowsett, Gus Morgan, Sarah Cañete-Damole, Stephen Middleton Michael Paulo, Vince Cachia, Eleanor Stuart (BASIC GIFT Youth Representative) Fr Michael Belonio OSA, Fr Peter Tangey OSA, Br John Zhang, OSA Schools/College Holy Spirit Primary School (7 Todd Row, St Clair) P 02 8886 3200 W www.hsstclair.catholic.edu.au Trinity Primary School (61 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8856 6200 W trinitykempscreek.catholic.edu.au Emmaus Catholic College (87 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 9670 8300 W emmauskempscreek.catholic.edu.au Retirement Vill Emmaus Retirement Village (85 Bakers Ln, Kemps Creek) P 02 8804 0200

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Pls support the advertisers that support us. Thank you. If you wish to advertise your business, contact Parish Office. See contact details on page 7.

We invite members of the parish to take advantage of our legal services specialising in:

- Property Law  Family Law  Business Law - Negligence Law  Wills & Estates  Court Appearances P: 02 9623 6656 M: 0418 250 242 Ph: 02 4731 5899 E: [email protected] www.batemanbattersby.com.au 186 Queen Street (Star Arcade), St Marys NSW 2760 [email protected]

email Parish Office at [email protected]

Support the Parish by signing up to contribute online. Setting up a one- time or recurring donation/Planned Giving is quick and easy. Visit: www.holyspiritstclair.com.au/donations. Or thru bank transfer:

FIRST COLLECTION: For the Augustinian Clergy Account Name: Augustinian Fathers Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 030 02 SECOND COLLECITON: For the Parish Account Name: Holy Spirit Parish St Clair Bank: CBA BSB: 067 950 Account Number: 000 005 78

If you encounter any issues signing up, please email Mila, [email protected]. Thank you so much for your support of our parish!

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