THE CATHOLIC WEEKLY

The Catholic Weekly is available each week at the entrances to the Church for $2.

Money should be place in the Catholic Weekly box at the doors of the church.

Fr Anthony’s Sabbatical: Mid– December 2016 — mid July 2017

Please support the St Vincent De Paul Society through the Church Poor Boxes.

St Joseph’s church has a hearing loop. Please put your hearing aid on the T setting to take advantage of this.

Respect Life Sunday 2 October Today in the Archdiocese of Sydney we are celebrating Respect Life Sunday. This year we are focusing upon grieving the death of a little one to miscarriage and the hope and consolation which the Church offers to the bereaved. A brochure on this, Unseen, yet Loved - Grieving Miscarriage, is available at the back of the Church. Please take one home to read.

126 Liverpool Road, Enfield NSW 2136 TEL: 9747 4884 FAX: 9747 8086 Email: admin@stjosephenfield.org.au Website: stjosephenfield.org.au Parish Priest: Fr. Anthony Mifsud Assistant Priest Fr Yacub Barkat In Residence Bishop Geoffrey Robinson Parish Secretary: Maryanne Hemsley Sacristan: Joy Cooper Catechist Coordinator: Position Vacant Sacramental Coordinator: Heather Donnelly St Joseph’s School : 9744 2811 Principal: Mrs Maria Maiorana

MASS TIMES Sunday Masses Saturday (Vigil) 5.30pm Sunday 9.00am, 10.30 am 6.00 pm

Weekday Masses Monday - Thursday: 9:15am Friday: 12Noon Saturday: 12 Noon

CONFESSIONS Saturday at 11.30am (followed by the Midday Mass ) Saturday afternoon at 4.30pm (until 5pm only).

PARISH OFFICE HOURS The Parish Office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30am—3:30pm

Mary and her Light of Mercy. Saturday, 15 October. At All Saints Catholic Church Corner George & Elizabeth Sts, Liverpool. 1.30pm Adoration and Benediction; 2.00pm Fr Anthony Bernard talks about ‘Our Lady’s Role in this Year of Mercy’ and Fr Bong Pamintuan on ‘Mary & Her Light of Mercy’; 4.15pm Veneration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Relic Icon (Confession available); 5.00pm Holy Mass (Sunday Vigil Mass). For enquiries, contact 0404 881 811.

A PLACE AT THE TABLE – Archdiocesan Social Justice Gathering. The Justice and Peace Office invites you to join us as we celebrate this year’s Bishops’ Social Justice Statement, ‘A Place at the Table – Social Justice in an Ageing Society’. We will explore what it’s like to grow old in Australia and in our Church and be challenged to recognise and act in ways that demonstrate the value, dignity and contribution older people make to ensure they do not become part of a throwaway culture. There will be guest speakers, workshops and time to connect with people from parishes across Sydney working for social justice. We will also offer a very special lunch prepared by our friends from Parliament on King – a social enterprise run with recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers. Date: 15 October 2016 11:00am - 3:30pm. St Columba’s Parish Hall, 213 Elswick St, Leichhardt North. Free event. RSVP: Essential by October 13. Register: 9307 8465 or Eventbrite.com or visit justiceandpeace.org.au.

MENTION MY NAME – All are welcome to the annual Mention My Name Remembrance Service to be held on 5 October 2016 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, commencing at 7.00pm. Launched in 2015, this special remembrance service honours the lives of those who have lost their lives through suicide or misadventure. This gentle and peaceful service offers hope and counsel to those who are also grieving the loss of loved ones. RSVP by Wednesday, 28 September 2016 to Nancy Murdocca 02 9646 6908 or visit bereavementsupport@catholiccemeteries.com.au.

Devotions to Honour Our Lady of Lourdes Mass and Blessing of the Sick will be held on Sunday 9 October at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, entrance via St James Avenue, Earlwood, commencing with recitation of the Rosary 2.30pm, followed by Mass and the Blessing of Sick at 3pm.

St Patrick’s Social Blub for Single Seniors including widows and widowers, meet monthly on the 2nd Sunday at 1.45pm, Church Hill. Enquiries after 6.30pm 9953 4909 or 9858 2094.

GOSPEL COMMENTARY by Dianne Bergant CSS

Habakkuk cries to God with the words of lament: ‘How long?’ ‘Why?’

He finds himself with violence, ruin, misery and destruction. What he

really grieves is the absence of God’s tender solicitude. When God does

respond, it is with a vision, the fulfilment of which is in the future.

Everyone will have to wait patiently its unfolding. The one who is rash

or puffed up does not have an upright soul; the one who is just lives by

faith. Without telling Habakkuk why he has had to carry the burden of

suffering or how long he will have to wait, God instructs him in the

manner of his waiting. The righteous wait in faith.

In the responsorial psalm, God is characterised as the rock of the

people’s salvation, solid and secure. God is also identified as creator. If

the community as the flock, then God as the shepherd. The images of

rock and shepherd illustrate the people's perception of God as

protector. The psalmist issues a serious plea to be open to the voice of

God. This plea suggests that ‘today’ the people who have been

gathered together will hear God's voice. What follows is an appeal by

God to respond positively, not in the spirit of rebellion that governed

the ancestors while they were in the wilderness. ‘Today’ their

descendants are called upon to respond with open faith and willing

obedience.

Paul appeals to Timothy to be courageous in the face of hardship.

While there is no question about the steadfastness of Timothy’s faith, he

needs the power, the love and the self-discipline that will enable him to

stand up courageously and witness to his faith.

He should be like Paul, willing to accept and to embrace the suffering

that will inevitably befall him as a minister of the gospel. Paul assures

Timothy that his strength comes from God. Paul had handed on to

Timothy the essence of the gospel. It is now Timothy’s turn to carry it

to others. He will have to refashion for new situations the teaching that

he received.

The apostles ask for an increase of faith and Jesus speaks about its

nature. They are interested in quantity and he is concerned about

quality. Jesus uses the image of the seed to illustrate how very little

faith is needed to accomplish extraordinary feats. The second saying is

a story about a householder. Through it, Jesus teaches about the

obligations of the one in service, not about the responsibilities of the

one being served. Disciples of Jesus should expect a similar lot. They

have been called to labour, and when they fulfil their duties faithfully,

they have only done what is required of them. As harsh as this may

sound, the rewards of discipleship must be sought in something other

than a bonus.

Recently Deceased:Anniversay:Also For:Paul Michael, Tony and Therese El Khoury, Peter & Karime Michael, Simon Hitti.SickRobinson, Beryl Chaves.

Relic of St Theresa will be at St Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta Saturday 1 October, 5pm, St Margarete Mary, Merrylands, Sunday 30 October, 6pm.

Readings for THIS Week: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Psalm: 94:1-2. 6-9. R.v.8

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14

Gosp Accl: The word of the Lord stands for ever; it is the word given to you, the Good News.

Gospel: Luke 17:5-10

Readings for NEXT SUNDAY Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading: 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm: 97:1-4 R.see v.2

2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

Rosary this Week: The statue of Our Lady will be at the home of

Sylvia Ismay, 0404 189 274 this week. You are invited to her home at 110 Mitchell St, Enfield,

to say the rosary at 7pm from Tuesday 4 October.

St Joseph’s celebrates 100 years as a Parish Community.

On 23 October at the 10.30am Mass we will celebrate our Parish’s centenary of foundation. There will be special guests invited including previous parish priests, previous school principals and local dignitaries. There will be morning tea in the Hall afterwards. A Parish Dinner will be held at Strathfield Golf club on Friday evening 21 October. Tickets are now sold out. If you would like to help in some way on the day please contact the Parish Office. Attention All Parish Musicians: Choir Practice for the Centenary Mass is Monday 11 October and Monday 17 October 7pm.

“a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this lifethis Year of Mercy, you are invited to come to St MaryCathedral and make a Pilgrimage of Mercy. Walk through the Holy Door and make a pilgrimage along the Way of Mercysix different Mercy Stations throughout the Cathedral where you can stop, reflect and pray.

The annualEucharistic procession will take place this year at 2.30pm on the Feast of Christ the King. As the procession coincides with the closing of the Jubilee doors at St Peterit will be the completing event for the Year of Mercy in Sydney. Participants will gather for the start in a closed section of Pitt St, between Hunter St and Martin Place. The Blessed Sacrament will be brought to meet us there from St PatrickChurch Hill. For more details visit www.sydneycatholic.org/walkwithchrist

Planned Giving Envelopes For those that have not collected your set of Planned Giving Envelopes or Tax Receipts for 2016, they can now be picked up from the Parish Office.

1/2 October Week 1

5.30pm 9.00am 10.30am 6pm

Acolytes Des Richard Allen Chris

1st Reader Lescinka Romanta Volunteer Mary 2nd Reader Kevin Tania Maria Eva

EMHC Donna

Lalita

Marianne

Helmarri John S

Natasha

Altar Servers Niamh

Dan, Deegan Gianluca

James Ethan Joshua

Patrick Isabella

Counters Catherine & Tamara Ministers to

the Sick Ramon, Gladys, Marianne (CL)

Children’s Lit School holidays

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Please keep the Children that have received Sacrament of Confirmation

in your prayers.

We thank Bishop Brady and Bishop Randazzo for conferring the Sacrament . We also thank

Fr. Anthony, Fr. Yakub and all who helped prepare the children to receive the Sacrament.

Christian Meditation at St Joseph’s

From Tuesday 11 October prayer in the form of Meditation will be practiced in the Meeting Room from 7.45am to 8.15am. This will include 10 mins of reading and 20 minutes of meditation in the Christian tradition. Contact the Parish Office for more information. More information about this form of prayer may be found at www.christianmeditationaustralia.org. All welcome.

November Mass Offerings

If you would like your deceased loved remembered during the month of November, please take home a November Mass Offering Envelope, complete it and return to the Parish Office or in the Collection Bag during Mass. All Offering Envelopes must be returned by Monday 24 October.

AMENDED OFFICE HOURS Office Closed Monday 2 October (Public Holiday), Tuesday 4 October 9.30am - 3.30pm. Office closed Wednesday 5 October, then resume normal hours.

St Joseph’s Enfield Healing Mass Friday 7 October - Celebrant Fr Justin Torres visiting from Cebu Philippines. Rosary 7pm, Reconciliation 7pm - 8pm, Prayer and Praise 7.30pm, Mass 8pm. Enquiries Rose 9642 2359.

Please pray for the following for whom Mass is being Offered: Recently Deceased: Juliana DeConti, Luciano Cevolani, Francesca Mandarano, Diane Vir tue. Anniversay: Joe Sciotto, Anne Roche, Nieves Caparros. Also For: Maroun Saad, Chafic & Hannah El Cham, Damia Elias, Holy Souls, Tony & Agnes Mifsud, Eileen & Paul Michael, Tony and Therese El Khoury, Peter & Karime Michael, Simon Hitti. Sick: , Ana Soldo, Cholo Caparros, Sonia & Georges Saade, Michael Taffa, Zachary Marsh, Ian Fong Yu, Bishop Robinson, Beryl Chaves.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.. Mass Intention envelopes available at the doors of the Church.

MISERICORDIAE VULTUS: Jubilee Year of Mercy

.COLLECTIONS: At each weekend Mass in the Jubilee Year of Mercy there will be a basket at the Offertory Table at St Joseph’s where parishioners can place: used batteries (incl old rechargeable ones) Used bras/swimwear in good condition Used prescription glasses & sunglasses. Old mobile phones Used stamps The basket is brought up to the sanctuary at the Offertory. Shelter the Homeless

There are many circumstances that could lead to someone

becoming a person without a home. Christ encourages us to

go out and meet those without homes, affirming their worth

and helping them seek a resolution to the challenges they face. Volunteer some time at a homeless shelter. Donate time or money to organisations that build homes

for those who need shelter. Many homeless shelters need warm blankets for their

beds. If you can knit or sew that would be an extra loving gift.

There are millions of children and families who are on the move, fleeing from war, illness, hunger and impossible living conditions, and searching for peace and safety. Contact Catholic Social Services, or diocesan offices of peace and justice for help with your research. Seek ways to provide shelter for the homeless locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.

DOMREMY COLLEGE, FIVE DOCK CLASS OF ‘76 - 40 YEAR REUNION. 15 October 2016. The Metropolitan Hotel, Cnr Bridge & George Streets Sydney from 12 noon. Food & Drinks at attendees own expense. For further information please contact Maree Collis nee Burling on mcollis23@gmail.com. Come & reminisce our Domremy days & please spread the word.

Pilgrimage Of Mercy – St Mary’s Cathedral Holy Door.

“The practice of pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year, because it represents the journey each of us makes in this life” (Pope Francis). Throughout this Year of Mercy, you are invited to come to St Mary’s Cathedral and make a Pilgrimage of Mercy. Walk through the Holy Door and make a pilgrimage along the Way of Mercy six different Mercy Stations throughout the Cathedral where you can stop, reflect and pray.

Walk with Christ Completing the Year of Mercy

The annual CBD Walk With Christ Eucharistic procession will take place this year at 2.30pm on Sunday, 20 November; the Feast of Christ the King. As the procession coincides with the closing of the Jubilee doors at St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, it will be the completing event for the Year of Mercy in Sydney. Participants will gather for the start in a closed section of Pitt St, between Hunter St and Martin Place. The Blessed Sacrament will be brought to meet us there from St Patrick’s, Church Hill. For more details visit www.sydneycatholic.org/walkwithchrist.

MASS FOLLOWED BY ADORATION AND BENEDICTION

7.00pm Wednesday 5 October and every first Wednesday of the

month.

Let us always keep in our prayers the work of the Church’s Truth, Justice and Healing Council as it works with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Pray especially for those who have been the victims of abuse by priests, religious & Church employees.

The next Parish Against the Trafficking of Humans meeting will be held

Tuesday 4 October at 7pm in the presbytery.

All welcome to come along and learn more about this

important issue and how our behavior can impact the

freedom of others.