LITURGY OF THE WORD Second Reading 1 Thes 1:1-5 © The scriptural quotations are taken from the Jerusalem Bible, published and copyright 1966, ST BERNARD’S PARISH Sunday 18 Oct 2020 A reading from the first letter of St 1967 and 1968 by Darton Longman and Todd Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordi- Paul to the Thessalonians Ltd and Doubleday & Co Inc, and used by per- BATEMANS BAY nary Time A We are mindful of your faith, hope, and mission of the publishers. 2 David Avenue, Batehaven NSW 2536 love. REFLECTION First Reading Is 45:1.4-6 From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, A reading from the prophet Isaiah to the Church in Thessalonika by Fr Michael Tate P .O. Box 3220, Batehaven, 2536. Priest: Rev. Martins Aloga Principal: Mrs. Jo Wain which is in God the Father and the Whose Image and Likeness? Tel: 4472 4153 Secretary: Roslynne Trompp St. Bernard’s Primary School, Batehaven I have taken the hand of Cyrus to subdue E: [email protected] Finance Admin: Anne Jackson R.E.C: Sharon Beashel nations before his countenance. Jesus first cleverly throws his Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you Website: www.cg.org.au/batemansbay PC Co-ord: Marie Weatherall Principal: Mrs. Jacqui Heffernan Thus says the Lord to his anointed, grace and peace from God the Fa- questioners on the defensive. They Office Hours: 10am to 2pm Asst. PC Co-ord: Sr. Marie McAlister Carroll College, Broulee to Cyrus, whom he has taken by his ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. are the ones carrying the coinage, Tuesday-Friday R.E.C: Erica Drewson right hand to subdue nations before We always mention you in our not him. Then he poses the crucial him and strip the loins of kings, to prayers and thank God for you all, question, ‘Whose image is it and WEEKLY MASS TIMES force gateways before him that their and constantly remember before whose inscription?’ They said to Tues 20: 5.30 Mass gates be closed no more: God our Father how you have him, ‘Caesar’s’. Then he said to Wed 21: 9am Mass It is for the sake of my servant shown your faith in action, worked them: ‘Render to Caesar what is Thurs 22: 9am Mass 2020 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ Fri 23:: 9.15am Mass for love and persevered through Sat 24:: 9am / Theme: here am I, send me (Is 6:8) The coin bore the image and that I have called you by your hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ. Mass 9.30am Recon inscription of Caesar. Genesis name, conferring a title though you We know, brothers, that God loves 6pm Mass “WHAT THE SPIRIT BRINGS…..” do not know me. you and that you have been chosen, teaches us that human beings are Sun 25:: 9am Mass I am the Lord, unrivalled; there is because when we brought the Good made in the image and likeness of 5pm Mass The most consoling words in today’s reading are: ‘I have called you by no other God besides me. News to you, it came to you not on- God. Our Lord is saying, ‘Let the ROSTERS 17/18 OCTOBER name, conferring a title’ …that title given at Baptism where we were Though you do not know me, I arm ly as words, but as power and as the political and financial authorities Church Cleaning B Favetta/J O’Neill(19-23) anointed priest, prophet and king giving us the authority required, in our you that men may know from the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction. have their coinage. It is their legal Welcomers adult life, to call upon the Holy Spirit at all times. ‘The Spirit joins with rising to the setting of the sun that, The Word of the Lord tender. But they cannot have human 6pm Sr Marie McAlister our spirit to bear common witness that we are children of God’ Romans 8:16 apart from me, all is nothing. R. Thanks be to God beings. Human beings belong to 9am J McClelland 5pm L Favetta The Word of the Lord Another. They belong to God.’ We Commentator R. Thanks be to God Gospel Acclamation Phil 2:15. 16 are 6pm M Bridges St Paul tells us that it is not just saying prayers and keeping the faith, but Alleluia, alleluia! fortunate to live in a wonderful 9am B Basevi that the spiritual life of the Christian is based on the living and professing Responsorial Psalm 5pm J O’Sullivan Shine on the world like bright stars; democracy. But even a democracy Readers that faith through the actions of our daily life. The virtues of faith, hope Ps 95:1. 3-5. 7-10. R. v.7 you are offering it the word of life. can violate the dignity of a human 6pm J Quigley and charity must be lived in their fullness. During this time when the Alleluia! being created in the image and 9am A Skinner R. Give the Lord glory and likeness of God. As John Paul 5pm M Devine Sacrament of Confirmation has recently being conferred, we may commit honour. Eucharistic Ministers ourselves once again to the Gifts - Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Gospel Mt 22:15-21 II said: ‘Authentic democracy is 6pm J Wain A reading from the holy Gospel ac- possible only in a state ruled by 9am C Connell, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord (Awe,) and Fruits of the O sing a new song to the Lord, 5pm L Favetta sing to the Lord all the earth. cording to Matthew law, and on the basis of a correct Computer Screen Holy Spirit - Love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Give to Caesar the things that belong to conception of the human 6pm K Conway gentleness and self control! What a treasure trove we have to call on!! Tell among the nations his glory Caesar and to God the things that are and his wonders among all the person.’ (Italics added) We could 9am T Priest They are in our knapsack. What stops us?? God’s. pause for a moment to thank God 5pm M O’Neill peoples The Pharisees went away to work for the inscription, ‘Child of God’, REGISTRARS The Lord is great and out between them how to trap Jesus effectively engraved on our hearts 6pm S & M Beashel We are also encouraged to pray for our Community especially at this in what he said. And they sent their 9am B Basevi, G Norris worthy of praise, to be feared above by baptism. 5pm D & N Gorzalka time. The gospel reminds us that we are forever being challenged by the all gods; the gods of the heathens disciples to him, together with the ‘world’ to be strong in our Faith. We do have the responsibility to be a are naught. It was the Lord who Herodians, to say, ‘Master, we © Fr Michael Tate; [email protected] ROSTERS 24/25 OCTOBER know that you are an honest man Church Cleaning good citizen, to obey the rules and pay our dues. There made the heavens. D & L May (26-30) are many issues today that challenge us to take a stand. and teach the way of God in an hon- Welcomers Give the Lord, you families of est way, and that you are not afraid Some give to 6pm B Wilson This is often difficult as it is so easy to stay silent. peoples, give the Lord glory and of anyone, because a man’s rank 9am C Connell 5pm M deSmet Silence can be a strength but there are times when our power, give the Lord the glory of means nothing to you. Tell us your mission by Commentator voices are to be heard. This is where we can call on the his name. Bring an offering and opinion, then. Is it permissible to 6pm J Quigley Holy Spirit to help us. How do we respond? enter his courts. pay taxes to Caesar or not?’ But going: others 9am A Brown 5pm K O’Sullivan Jesus was aware of their malice and Readers Worship the Lord in his temple. replied, ‘You hypocrites! Why do go, by 6pm P O’Kelly The mental anguish which is so rampant needs addressing by each of us in O earth, tremble before him. you set this trap for me? Let me see 9am A Horsfall our own way. It may only mean a listening ear… a smile but to be aware Proclaim to the nations: ‘God is 5pm P Billington the money you pay the tax with.’ Giving. Eucharistic Ministers of those around us is a simple way of being a positive image rather than the king.’ He will judge the peoples in They handed him a denarius, and he 6pm A Rogers negative which seems to make all headlines. Although we may not realise fairness. said, ‘Whose head is this? Whose 9am L Stevens 5pm D Gorzalka it, we are often the instrument that God requires to lead another to God. R. Give the Lord glory and name?’ ‘Caesar’s’ they replied. He Computer Screen honour. then said to them, ‘Very well, give 6pm K Conway - Society of 9am T Jackson We don’t have to do great things, but we can do the little things well! back to Caesar what belongs to 5pm J O’Sullivan Caesar – and to God what belongs African Missions REGISTRARS God bless to God.’ 6pm J Wain, J McCarthy 9am B Basevi, G Norris Sr Marie 5pm N Beatty

Pope Francis Monthly Prayer Mission Sunday Appeal OCTOBER ROSARY Everyone is invited to join in Parish Intentions praying the Rosary before daily masses or in private at The joy of the Lord is our Strength! Nehemiah 8:10 Coffee Club OCTOBER home during the month of October. You are invited for coffee The Laity’s Mission in the Church Today is World Mission Sunday - a special day, called by Pope Francis, when we are called to and chat Thursdays after We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, pray and offer material support to the work Concerned Catholics of Canberra-Goulburn Mass. especially women, may participate more in areas of of mission around the world. invite all to join in a Public Forum (Zoomed) on Thursday 22nd October 5 to VENUE: Corrigans Cove responsibility in the Church. 6.30pm, How can The Light from the Southern Cross shine in dioceses? Forum This year we are invited to partner with the will examine recommendations from the report promoting co-responsile govern- Church in Cambodia, which is reaching out to ance in the in Australia. Speakers: Susan Pascoe AM and Vir- Eurobodalla Tea & Talk those who have been affected by disability and ginia Bourke. FORUM CHAIR Andrea Dean. Contact Mark Metherell 0417 603 Sessions 11am—2 pm giving them hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and practical support to live a fulfilling 697 Further information on he notice in the foyer, or All residents are invited to life. www.concernedcatholicscanberra.org/new-events come down for a chat and say

Chen was just 16 years old when he lost both his legs in a ————————— hello to your neighbours over a landmine accident. Knowing that his life would never be the same, Friends Of Maranatha Committee cup of tea or coffee. invites you to a sale of clothing and household bric-a-brac on Saturday 7th No- he felt hopeless, until he and his family were approached by the Bushfire support OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS Arrupe Centre which provides children like Chen with support and vember at the CWA rooms at 11 am. If you can assist with donations of saleable opportunities they may not access otherwise. You are warmly in- goods it would be much appreciated. For more info contact Norma Dean on services will be available O Immaculate Mary, Help of Christians, vited to partner with the Church in Cambodia through this year’s 0477759990. Locations: and earth, and tender Church Appeal. We look forward to your support. *Mogo Mall Tues 20th Mother of humanity, at this time when a WAYS TO GIVE: Due to COVID restrictions here are some ways to support the Appeal - October pandemic threatens all your children, we 1. Envelopes (available in Church foyers) – please put in PPC RENEWAL PROCESS *Nelligen Foreshore entrust to you our nation, Australia, and all the collection box in the foyer. We are in the process of renewing the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Pastoral Reserve Tues 27th October who live in this country. We commit to your 2. visit Website – give online at catholicmission.org.au/ Plan. The following parishioners have been invited to participate in the discernment intercession all the members of our Cambodia; process leading to the renewal of the Parish Pastoral Council. These will collaborate Congratulations St Vincent de with the incumbent Pastoral Councillors in developing a new Parish Pastoral Plan for 3. Text GIVE to 0488 854 436 and then follow instructions. Paul Conferences: Batemans community, Thank you for your prayerful support and generosity. 2021-2023. Please keep this process in your payers. beginning with the weakest ones, from the Mick Lowe, Nola Beatty, Miranda Vidovic, Tony DCosta, Judith Baroman, Pat Jobes, Bay, Bega, Braidwood, Cooma, Peter O’Kelly, Maria Devine, Saskia Ebejer, Jenny Rzepa Eden Merimbula, Moruya, Tumut unborn to the sick, the disabled and the ——————————————— and The Bushfire Task Force elderly. We commit to you our families, our who combined, received the young and old, and all who are vulnerable, ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST NSW Volunteer of the Year. those who are quarantined or anxious. - FEAST DAY SUNDAY 18TH Sunday 18th—St Luke the Evangelist We entrust to your Immaculate Heart those St Luke is quite special. Not only was he the only Gentile to Monday 19th—St Peter of Alcantara, St Jean de Brebeuf, St Welcome and Congratulations: Yvonne & Bob Oerder, Phil who have lost their livelihood or employ- write books of the Bible, but he was a close companion of St. Paul. Isaac Jogues, St Paul of the Cross If St. Paul succeeded in evangelising the western Roman empire, Billington & Maria Gafney who ment, our pastors and other essential ser- Tuesday 20th— St Irene Luke may have had more to do with it than we know. were inducted as full members of vice workers, and our leaders at this time. Friday 23rd—St John of Capistrano our Batemans Bay Conference on It is likely that God used his medical skills to keep St. Paul Saturday 24th—St Anthony Mary Claret We implore your intercession especially for alive some of those times when he was beaten, stoned, or half- Monday October 12th. the protection of doctors and nurses and drowned. St. Luke is also the first Christian physician on record. PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT those who minister to the contagious sick in Untold thousands have followed in his steps. Physicians can look From 1st October 2020 there will only be one collection which will be deposited in the this crisis. to St. Luke as an example, but so can historians, because his writ- Parish Operating Account this will include existing Credit Card transactions, Direct Reign over us, Mother of God, and teach us ings are very much in the Greek tradition. Painters claim him for Debits, collection box and Tap machine. The collection will then be apportioned with their brotherhood, too, because tradition holds he painted a picture a percentage forwarded to the Archdiocese for the Central Presbytery Fund each how to make the Heart of Jesus reign and of the Blessed Virgin which hung in the in month. triumph in us and around us, as it has Rome. If you would like to join the Parish e-platform giving, the details are as follows: reigned and triumphed in you! 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selves. Luke pulled back the curtain on the young Jesus more than Please contact Anne Jackson in the Parish Office on a Friday from 10am-2pm if you need any further 02 4472 1802 any other gospel writer. Without him we would not know anything information. about the boy Jesus's thinking. It is a pretty safe bet that Luke in- terviewed the Blessed Virgin Mary and got most of the details Remembering the Sick: Death Anniversaries: Wrap With Love—Wed 28 th 11 am John Dillon, Trish Hamilton, Daniel Coffey, Adrian Ebejer, Terence O’Mahony,Domenico Cristallo, from her. Perhaps he even heard the , Vince Burns, Jim Banks, Dennis Sheather, Olga Drinan, Kevin Rourke, Alice Stewart, Gregory Bible Study/Faith Formation—Wed 9.30 am recorded in his gospel alone, from her very own James Lee, Mary Henderson, George Chatfield, Ann Smith, John Bradley, Norma Phillips, Craft Group—Thursday 10am-12pm lips. October 18 is the great doctor's feast day in Fitzgerald, Diane Lanzon, Marion O’Grady, Vincenzo Biondo, Donald Walker Men Alive—1st & 3rd Wed 8 am Victor Edith, Jan Simpson, Dawn Robinson, We pray for the recently deceased in the Parish Adoration—Friday 5.30pm churches that observe such traditions. Margaret Harris, Bill Giust, Allan Odlum, Luke Community: Reconciliation—Saturday 9.30 am St. Luke is patron saint of artists, bachelors, Ward, Rosemary Cooley, Andrew Morton, Ken Peter Varkulevicius, Ian McAdam, Pio Liberale, Amelia Davis, Glenda Gallagher, Ivy Rootsey, Jan Schor, Christmas Day Combined Churches Lunch Meet- bookbinders, brewers, butchers, doctors, glass mak- Evendon, Janet Thornberry, Judy Betts, Anica Dennis Mayer, Regina Mass, Kathleen Brown, Evert ing—Mon 19th Oct 1.30pm Meeting Room ers, glassworkers, gold workers, goldsmiths, lace- Bautovic, Angela Mylott, Jeanette Clarke, Ordelman, Mato Katic, Mary Carter, Joe Johnson, BBECET Meeting—Mon 19th Oct 5-6pm Anglican Maureen Kinross and those in our local Tony Craddy, Anne Bevern, Sylvia Mayer, Veronica Church makers, lace workers, notaries, painters, physicians, Nursing Homes and Hospital Holmes, Barbara Simpson, Anacorita Villanueva E-Activity: Singalong Mondays 1 pm sculptors, stained glass workers, surgeons, and unmarried men. Senci, Hilda Muldoon, Philip Lewis