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Liturgy of
the Word 23rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time B
First Reading Is 35:4-7
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
Say to all faint hearts, ‘Courage! Do not be afraid. ‘Look, your God is coming,
vengeance is coming, the retribution of God; he is coming to save you.’
Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, the ears of the deaf unsealed,
then the lame shall leap like a deer and the tongues of the dumb sing for joy; for water gushes in the desert,
streams in the wasteland, the scorched earth becomes a lake,
the parched land springs of water. The Word of the Lord Responsorial Psalm
(R.) Praise the Lord, my soul!
1. It is the Lord who keeps faith for ever,
who is just to those who are oppressed. It is he who gives bread to the hungry, the Lord, who sets prisoners free. (R.)
2. It is the Lord who gives sight to the blind, who raises up those who are bound down,
the Lord who loves the just, the Lord, who protects the stranger. (R.)
3. The Lord upholds the widow and orphan, but thwarts the path of the wicked.
The Lord will reign for ever, Zion’s God, from age to age. (R.)
© The scriptural quotations are taken from the Lectionary for Mass, Copy-
right © 1970, 1986, 1992, 1998, 2001 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; All rights reserved.
The English translation of the Psalm Responses, the Alleluia and Gospel Verses, and the Lenten Gospel Acclamations, and the Titles, Summaries,
and Conclusion of the Readings, from the Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Second Reading Jas 2:1-5
A reading from the letter of St James
My brothers, do not try to combine faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord, with the making of distinctions between classes of
people. Now suppose a man comes into your synagogue, beautifully dressed and with a gold ring on, and at the same time a poor
man comes in, in shabby clothes, and you take notice of the well-dressed man, and say,
‘Come this way to the best seats’; then you tell the poor man, ‘Stand over there’ or ‘You can sit on the floor by my foot-rest.’ Can’t you
see that you have used two different stand-ards in your mind, and turned yourselves in-
to judges, and corrupt judges at that? Listen, my dear brothers: it was those who are poor according to the world that God
chose, to be rich in faith and to be the heirs to the kingdom which he promised to those who love him.
The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the king-
dom and healed all who were sick. Alleluia!
Gospel Mk 7:31-37
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark
Returning from the district of Tyre, Jesus went by way of Sidon towards the sea
of Galilee, right through the Decapolis region. And they brought him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they asked
him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, put his fingers into the man’s ears and touched his
tongue with spittle. Then looking up to heav-en he sighed; and he said to him,
‘Ephphatha,’ that is, ‘Be opened.’ And his ears were opened, and the ligament of his tongue was loosened and he spoke clearly.
And Jesus ordered them to tell no one about it, but the more he insisted, the more widely
they published it. Their admiration was un-bounded. ‘He has done all things well,’ they said ‘he makes the deaf hear and the dumb
speak.’ The Gospel of the Lord
SUNDAY: 8:30am, 10:00am. Children Liturgy during school term MONDAY: 9:15am Liturgy of the Word with Communion 9:30am (Public Holidays) TUESDAY: 8:00am Adoration
9.15am Mass WEDNESDAY: 7:00am THURSDAY: 9:15am FRIDAY: 8:00am Adoration, 9.15am Mass SATURDAY: 9:00am (Adoration and Reconciliation after Mass) 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday: 9:30-10:00am; 4:25-4:50pm
Liturgy Times
Regina Coeli Parish In the Archdiocese of Sydney
Pastoral Team: Fr Paul Smithers Paul.smithers@sydneycatholic.org Twitter: @frpaulsmithers Fr Peter Kwak Deacon Frank Zacka Parish Office Address: 2 Yarallah Place Beverly Hills Postal Address: PO Box 100 Beverly Hills NSW 2209 Telephone: 02 9554 8155 Email: reginaparish@gmail.com Web: reginacoeliparish.org.au
1 | Welcome to Regina Coeli Catholic Church
Congratulations to the young people who were Confirmed on
Friday and Saturday by Bishop Terry Brady. I extend an
invitation to all the young people to join the Youth Group to
continue to be engaged in the parish.
This weekend you will find envelopes for the Priest Retirement
Fund. We thank God for the dedication of our retired priests
and are committed to their needs in retirement.
~ Have a happy week, Fr Paul
23rd Sunday in ordinary Time
6 September 2015
2 | “Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to heaven.”-Pope St. Pius X
Parish Secretary -
Margaret
9554 8155
Tuesday to Friday
8.30am-3.30pm
Rosary Statue
Mr & Mrs R Xuereb
7 Rhonda Ave
Ph: 9153 9101
The Week Ahead
Sun 6 September 23 Sunday in Ordinary Time
8.30am 10.00am
Mass Mass Morning Tea after both Masses in Parish Centre
Mon 7 September 9.15am Liturgy of the Word with Communion
Tues 8 September Nativity of BVM
8.00am 8.00am 9.15am
Rosary on the Hour until 5.00pm Adoration Mass
Wed 9 September
7.00am
Mass
Thurs 10 September
8.00am 9.15am
Adoration Mass
Fri 11September 9.15am
Mass
Sat 12 September The Most Holy Name of Mary
9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 4.25pm 5.00pm
Mass Adoration Reconciliation Benediction Reconciliation Vigil Mass
Sun 13 September 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time
8.30am 10.00am
Mass Mass
Please pray for...
Sacramental Coordinator
Mrs Elizabeth Gooley
9554 8155
Tuesday & Thursday
10.30am - 3.30pm
In Loving Memory - Glenn Martin, Giovanni Battiato, Yvonne Kime, Jan Caleo, Bob Caleo, Giuseppe Leotta, Salvatore Corbelli, Onofrio Tesoriero, Bill Keating, Mark Byrne, John Smith, Waters Family Cono Reale, Fulvia Maria Tonitto, Vito Repole, Josephine Agius, Damian Brennan, Marc Sollaz-zo, Peter Repole, Damien Brennan, Sam Xerri, Harry Host, Angelo Poreu, Connie Fedele, Kathy Kennedy, Marie Molloy, Alfia Laspina, Rosa Leotta, Giuseppa Leotta, Anto-nia Coletta, Alfio Stagnitta, Maria Colletta, Chris Franchella, Ugo Buracchi, Theresa May Cantwell, Gail Moore, Joseph Tomac, Margaret Stains, June Carrick, Joseph Ovens, Carmelo Algozzina, Giovanni Battiato, Ma-ria & Jose de Sa, Maria & Dominico Cristofara ,Antonio Cavallaro, Antonietta Cavallaro, Sebastiana Cavallaro, Benito Biscotto, Kate & Vicko Hrdalo, Joe Poolice, Mara & Ivan Joza Ulbrich, Ivan Matek, Lambert Glaudemans, Vicky Brown, Mona Purcell, Thomas Mendes, Gladys
Banfield, Rosaria & Giovanni Franchella, Joe English & Effie Mylrea, Joan Byrne, James Campisi & Margherita Falsone, Maria Mandich, Frederika Streiff, Dan Hall. Please note: if you would like the name of a deceased member to stay on this list please email the parish office. Fr Paul Please remember those who are in ill health especially: Bishop Geoff Robinson, Phyllis Bonner, Ann McDowell,. Alice Nelson, Paul Kensey, Lara Campisi.
Mass Intentions
Saturday 5/9 5.00pm Mark Byrne RIP
Sunday 6/9 8.30am People of the Parish
10.00am Onofrio Tesoriero RIP
Bill Keating RIP
Tuesday 8/9 9.15am Rita Lillian Cole RIP
Wednesday 9/9 7.00am Sylvia Crowder RIP
Anne & Ron Courtney (50th Wedding Ann.)
Thursday 10/9 9.15am Sam Xerri RIP
Friday 11/9 9.15am Cono Reale RIP
Saturday 12/9 9.00am John Smith RIP
Saturday 12/9 5.00pm Glenn Martin RIP
Sunday 13/9 8.30am People of the Parish
10.00am Josephine Agius RIP
Tuesday 15/9 9.15am Maria & Dominico Cristofara RIP
Wednesday 16/9 7.00am Joseph Lim RIP
Thursday 17/9 9.15am Dan Hall RIP
Friday 18/9 9.15am Bill Keating RIP
Saturday 19/9 9.00am Deceased members of SVdP
Society
Saturday 19/9 5.00pm Waters Family RIP
School Principal
Mr Chris Egan
Asst. Principal
Mr Peter Busch
RE Co ordinator
Ms Daniella Taranto
91504313
Our Lady’s Birthday Tuesday 8th September 2015
Rosary on the hour, every hour from 8am-5pm
If you wish to lead a rosary in honour of Our Lady there
will be a roster sheet on which to write your name at the side door of the Church
Please choose a timelsot
Be Someone Who Listens To Children
Child Protection Sunday — 13 September 2015
Child Protection Week — 6 to 12 September
The 2015 National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) Child Protection Week
campaign continues to stress the importance of prima-
ry prevention to reduce child abuse and neglect in Aus-
tralia. It stresses the importance of listening to children
Let us all make a concerted effort to pay full attention & Be Someone Who Listens To Children
3 |
“Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry” -St. Pio of Pietrelcino
Life Ascending Life Ascending: a movement for “young and old” seniors, promoting spirituality and friend-ship, meet each month at the following times September 18th 2:00pm at the Parish Centre September 17th 7:30pm at the Parish Centre Newcomers most welcome
2015 HSC
Students Mass and Blessing
All HSC students, their families and friends
are warmly invited to attend this Mass
Where: Regina Coeli Church,
70 Ponyara Road, Beverly Hills
When: Saturday, 10 October 2015
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Celebrant: Fr Paul Smithers
We pray for our HSC students and their fam-
ilies that all can be of help and strength to
each other during the upcoming days of
intense focus and possible higher tensions.
Planned Giving Receipts Available
There are still a number of receipts for
Planned Giving to be collected from the
back of the Church today.
If you have requested a receipt it means
your donation goes to the School Building
Fund which pays some of the School
maintenance costs. This donation is tax
deductable. In return the School reimburs-
es the Parish through the School Building
Levy. If you do not require a tax receipt
please let Margaret know so we do not
have to print a receipt and your Planned
Giving donation goes directly into the Par-
ish Account.
Project Compassion Receipts have been
processed and posted out by Caritas.
Mercy and Forgiveness
It was reported in the media this week that Pope
Francis has given all priests the faculty to ab-solve from the grave sin of abortion. In the Arch-
diocese of Sydney (and in most Australian Dio-ceses) every priest already has this permanent
faculty from the Archbishop.
Is Pope Francis the first to speak about abor-
tion, forgiveness and mercy?
Pope John Paul II expressed the desire of the church to be a vehicle for concern and reconcili-
ation to anyone hurting from an abortion deci-sion. In his encyclical, The Gospel of Life, he reminds women who have had an abortion of
God's love and forgiveness. "If you have not al-ready done so, give yourselves over with humili-
ty and trust to repentance. The Father of mer-cies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his
peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation."
At the end of The Gospel of Life, Pope John
Paul II wrote these unprecedented, deeply mov-ing words:
I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors that may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to dis-couragement and do not lose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it honestly. If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his for-giveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Rec-onciliation. You will come to understand that nothing is definitively lost and you will also be able to ask forgiveness from your child, who is now living in the Lord. With the friendly and ex-pert help and advice of other people, and as a re-sult of your own painful experience, you can be among the most eloquent defenders of everyone's right to life. Through your commitment to life, whether by accepting the birth of other children or by welcoming and caring for those most in need of someone to be close to them, you will be-come promoters of a new way of looking at hu-man life.
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