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Granville
Catholic Church Record
Vol. 8. No. 7 February 12, 2023 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
The Official Bulletin of Holy Cross Parish
ORDINARY TIME
With the close of Christmastide Ordinary Time comprises two observed as Trinitytide. Both of these
and as we approach Lent the Church periods: the rst period begins the periods of time, combined, are the
enters the season of Ordinary Time. day after the Feast of the Baptism of longest time in the liturgical year.
The Church now vests herself in the the Lord and ends on the day before The weeks of Ordinary Time are
colour green which symbolises hope. Ash Wednesday; the second period numbered, which is where the name
Ordinary Time refers to two b e g i n s o n t h e M o n d ay a f t e r “ordinary” comes from because it is
periods of time in the liturgical year Pentecost, the conclusion of the from the word “ordinal” meaning
that are found in the calendar of the Easter season, and continues until the numbered. Several Sundays bear the
ordinary form of the Roman Rite of Saturday before the First Sunday of name of feasts celebrated on those
the Catholic Church. The name of Advent. In some traditions, the rst days, including Trinity Sunday and
this time is Tempus per annum period is celebrated as Epiphanytide, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus
translated as “time during the year”. and the latter of these periods is Christ, King of the Universe.
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THE PARISH OFFICE HOLY FAMILY CHURCH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Address Holy Mass Holy Mass
200 The Trongate, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
South Granville, N.S.W. 2142 Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 8:15 a.m.
T 0497 190 444 Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Thursday, 8:15 a.m.
E granville@parracatholic.org Friday, 9:15 a.m. Friday, 8:15 a.m.
Saturday, 9:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m Saturday, 8:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Parish Priest Confessions Confessions
Rev. Fr. Andrew Bass PP Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Mass and Adoration
Business and Projects Manager
Sunday, 5:30 p.m. of the Blessed Sacrament
John Portelli
Nigerian Community Mass First Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Director of Music Second and fourth Sunday of the month, Holy Mass in Latin
John Portelli 11:00 a.m. First Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Catechist Co-ordinator Ghanaian Chaplaincy Mass
Rosters
Lana Leatherby Second and last Sunday of the month,
Readers
Sacraments and Youth Co-ordinator 11:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Rosette Chidiac Vietnamese Chaplaincy Mass
5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Online and Social Media Co-ordinators
Rosette Chidiac DONATIONS Rosters
John Portelli
Church Cleaning Group 3: Hanh Hang
BSB: 067-950 and the Vietnamese community
Piety Shop
Account: 00007247
Claudette Takchi Readers
Name: Granville Catholic Parish
Annette Wirz Vigil Racquel La Rosa, Rosette Chidiac,
Rebecca Hanson
Holy Family Primary School SOCIAL MEDIA
T (02) 8633-8200 10:00 a.m. Reanne Chidiac,
Ingrid Bifulco, Hind Dagher-Hadchiti
holycrossgranville.org.au
Holy Trinity Primary School
T (02) 8633-8500 HolyCrossGranville
Delany College Holy Cross Parish App
T (02) 8633-8100 @holycrossgranville
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK IN MEMORIAM
Janelle Allan, John Anjoul, Marlene Ashton, John Augustus, Sr. Mary Stella Tran, Victor Azzopardi, Claudio Basamez,
Frank Azzopardi, Antonio Bifulco, Ann Blesson, Vincenzo Maria Tran Thi Bay, Bonello family, Betty Borg, Kathleen
Colosimo, Marcus El-Khoury, Lucy Farrugia, Carmel Galea, Bradbery, Paul Bradbery, Charles Bugeja, Dick Cahill,
Evangeline Grabato, Thomas Hayek, Elizabeth Hicks, Peter Gwen Cahill, Vincent Cahill, John Lawrence Denmeade,
Higgins, Therese Khalil, Kay King, Ruth La Rosa, Jacob Christine Derwin, Carmen Galea, Maria Gambin, John
Graham, Joe Grech, Mary Grech, Sam Grech, Salim
Lee, Josephine Magro, Ester Matos, Sid Morgan, Scott
Karaki, Nouhad Khoury, Frouzine Malkoun, Jacob
Moulton, Tony Moussa, Ben Nursoo, Sarah-Joy O’Connor,
Malkoun, Mouna Malkoun, O mia Malkoun, Mounir
Flory Pinto, Don Provest, Therese Smeal, Ricardo Tognini, Mattar, Jack McIntyre, Crising Mendoza, Magdalena
Lorraine Vella, Sam Wardan. Mendoza, Joseph Nammour, Jack Newell, Jean Newell,
✠ Tony Newell, Haydee Nursoo, Edward Pidgeon, Boutros
Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, Rahme, Mitzi Rowe, Anna Saunig, Sergio Sudiro, Darren
by the grace of your Holy Spirit Thornton, Joseph Vella, Vicente, Dib Zaiter.
cure the weaknesses of your servants, ✠
and mercifully restore them to full health. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for us. and let perpetual light shine upon them.
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N O T I C E S
First Holy Communion and Do You Want to Help Children’s Liturgy
Confirmation Enrolment Fellow Parishioners Volunteers Wanted
Forms Are Now Available Attend Mass Each Week?
After the two years of public
Enrolments are now open for We a r e a s k i n g a g a i n f o r health restrictions, we are looking
those who would like their children parishioners to volunteer to drive to return the children’s liturgy each
to make their rst confession and senior parishioners to Mass each S u n d ay d u r i n g t h e M a s s a t
rst Holy Communion (year 3 and week. There are a number of 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church.
above) and to receive the parishioners who are unable to To make this happen, we are
Sacrament of Con rmation (year 5 attend Mass as they are unable to calling on volunteers to help with
and above). Enrolment forms are drive or have no one to drive them. the children’s liturgy.
available from Fr. Andrew after All that is asked is if you can If you are interested in learning
Mass. buddy with one of these parishioners more about volunteering for this,
and pick them up from their home there will be a meeting today in
Shrove Tuesday for Mass and take them home each MacKillop Hall following the
Burning of the Palms week. 10:00 a.m. Mass.
and Burial of the Alleluia It would only mean going a few
minutes out of the way each week Learn More of
and Pancake Supper but would be an act of charity and Your Catholic Faith
kindness to those who otherwise for Free
On Shrove Tuesday we will hold
may be unable to attend Mass.
the traditional Burning of the Palms
At the moment, there are around Learn more of the truth and
and Burial of the Alleluia in
ten parishioners who could do with beauty that is the Catholic faith by
preparation for Ash Wednesday. The
your help in this way so we are reading the Catechism of the
ashes imposed on Ash Wednesday
looking for ten people to offer their Catholic Church, which summarises
are made from the burnt palms
help. the fullness of the faith given to us
blessed the previous Palm Sunday.
If you would like to be a part of by Jesus Christ and handed on
If you have blessed palms to be
this and help out fellow parishioners, through the Apostles to the Church.
burned, please bring these to the
please speak with Fr. Andrew after
church in the next two weeks and
Mass.
leave these by the doors. These will
Please consider helping out in
be collected and burned to prepare
this way. It would mean a great deal
the ashes. On Shrove Tuesday,
to those who, without your help, will
21 February, the Burning of the
not be able to attend Mass.
Palms and the Burial of the Alleluia
will be held at Holy Family Church D r. A n d r e w Wo o d o f t h e
at 6:30 p.m. followed by a pancake St. John Centre for Philosophy and
How Can I Help? Theology is holding classes on the
supper at 7:00 p.m. If you can
prepare some pancakes to bring Catechism of the Catholic Church
Speak with Fr. Andrew on Monday nights at the Cloister
along for this supper, it would be
or call the parish of ce Hall at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in
greatly appreciated.
during of ce hours Parramatta beginning on Monday,
February 13.
Join us on Shrove Tuesday
for the Burning of the Palms ☟ Take advantage of this gifted
teacher and the short drive to
and the Burial of the Alleluia
Let us know your street Parramatta to learn for free about
and then a pancake supper
the faith given to us by almighty
and we will nd someone
God.
who lives close by to you Many parishioners have studied
Bring your old blessed palms with Dr. Wood in the past and have
to be burnt on Shrove Tuesday ☟ said what a wonderful teacher he is
and how he made the faith and the
We will put you in touch teachings of Christ and the Church
with one of our parishioners much more accessible to them.
Bring some pancakes
who needs a lift For more information, call
for the pancake supper
0449 574 527.
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COURSES
St John Centre Course
Time 7-9pm Catechism of the Catholic Church
Commen
ces
Venue St Patrick's Cathedral Cloister Hall, Parramatta 13th
Cost Free
February
Duration 8 Week Terms (Monday Nights)
Texts The Catechism of the Catholic Church (BYO)
Lecturer Dr Andrew Francis Wood
About the Centre: In 2003 Dr Andrew Wood co-founded the St John Centre with his sister Dr Christine
Wood to offer parish-based courses in theology, philosophy and Scriptural studies. The Centre's
mission is to form laity and clergy in the Catholic, and especially Thomistic, intellectual tradition.
Contact Us 0449 574 527
Can you Help your
fellow parishioner?
Help our Senior Parishioners attend Mass
each Sunday by offering a ride in your car.
how can you help?
Speak to Let us know your
Fr. Andrew or call street and we will
the Parish Office put you in touch
on 0497 190 444 with a nearby
during office parishioner who
hours. needs a lift.
Saints CATHOLIC
CATECHISM
&
STUFF
of the
CATHOLIC
CHURCH
Trivia
Patron Saints The Sign of the Cross
for Everything! The Liturgical Seasons
Did you know that there is a
1163 “Holy Mother Church believes
Patron Saint for almost everything
that she should celebrate the saving
you can think of?
work of her divine Spouse in a sacred
We each have a Patron Saint
commemoration on certain days
because of our Christian name but
throughout the year. Once each week,
we also have Patron Saints for our
on the day which she has called the
parish, for our diocese (Saint Mary
Lord’s Day, she keeps the memory of
of the Cross), for our country (Our
the Lord's resurrection. She also
Lady, Help of Christians), for our
celebrates it once every year, together
jobs and even for illnesses!
with his blessed Passion, at Easter, that
Priests have St. Jean-Marie
most solemn of all feasts. In the
Vianney as their Patron, police have
course of the year, moreover, she
St. Michael the Archangel, and
unfolds the whole mystery of Christ… The Sign of the Cross that marks
builders have three Patrons: St.
Thus recalling the mysteries of the the beginning and end of the Holy
Blaise, St. Louis, and St. Vincent
redemption, she opens up to the Mass, and which signi es the
Ferrer!
faithful the riches of her Lord’s powers sealing of the Word of God “in our
Even animals have their Patron
and merits, so that these are in some minds, on our lips and in our
Saints. Dogs have St. Guy, cats have
way made present in every age; the hearts” at the reading of the
St. Gertrude of Nivelles who just
faithful lay hold of them and are lled Gospel, has its origin in the rst
happens to be also the Patron Saint
with saving grace.” centuries of Christianity.
of eld rats!
1164 From the time of the Mosaic The sign of the cross, done by
law, the People of God have observed faith, has immense power. St.
xed feasts, beginning with Passover, Benedict once did the sign of the
to commemorate the actions of the cross over a poisoned drink meant
Saviour God, to give him thanks for to kill him, and as his hand moved
them, to perpetuate their reverently through the four
remembrance, and to teach new directions of the cross, the glass
generations to conform their conduct shattered.
to them. In the age of the Church, Each sign of the cross is also a
between the Passover of Christ already sign—a renewal even—of one’s
accomplished once for all, and its personal decision to accept Christ
consummation in the kingdom of as Lord and Saviour. How many
And yes, even politicians have a God, the liturgy celebrated on xed times have we gone through the
Patron Saint. He is St. Thomas days bears the imprint of the newness “motion of the cross" instead of the
More. of the mystery of Christ. “sign of the cross”?
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
The Readings
Introit (Cf. Ps. 30:3-4) not have cruci ed the Lord of Glory; we teach what
Be my protector, O God, scripture calls: the things that no eye has seen and no ear
a mighty stronghold to save me. has heard, things beyond the mind of man, all that God
For you are my rock, my stronghold! has prepared for those who love him.
Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name. These are the very things that God has revealed to us
through the Spirit, for the Spirit reaches the depths of
everything, even the depths of God.
First Reading
The Book of Ecclesiasticus (15:15-20)
Gospel Acclamation (Mt. 11:25)
If you wish, you can keep the commandments,
to behave faithfully is within your power. Alleluia, alleluia!
He has set re and water before you; Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
put out your hand to whichever you prefer. you have revealed to little ones
Man has life and death before him; the mysteries of the kingdom.
whichever a man likes better will be given him. Alleluia!
For vast is the wisdom of the Lord;
he is almighty and all-seeing.
Gospel
His eyes are on those who fear him,
The Gospel of Matthew (5:20-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37)
he notes every action of man.
He never commanded anyone to be godless, Jesus said to his disciples: I tell you, if your virtue goes
he has given no one permission to sin. no deeper than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will
never get into the kingdom of heaven.
‘You have learnt how it was said to our ancestors: You
Responsorial Psalm (Ps. 118:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34. ℟. v. 1) must not kill; and if anyone does kill he must answer for
℟. Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord! it before the court. But I say this to you: anyone who is
angry with his brother will answer for it before the court.
They are happy whose life is blameless, ’You have learnt how it was said: You must not commit
who follow God’s law! adultery. But I say this to you: if a man looks at a woman
They are happy those who do his will, lustfully, he has already committed adultery with her in
seeking him with all their hearts. ℟. his heart.
You have laid down your precepts ‘Again, you have learnt how it was said to our
to be obeyed with care. ancestors: You must not break your oath, but must ful l
May my footsteps be rm your oaths to the Lord. But I say this to you: do not swear
to obey your statutes. ℟. at all. All you need say is “Yes” if you mean yes, “No” if
you mean no; anything more than this comes from the
Bless your servant and I shall live evil one.’
and obey your word.
Open my eyes that I may consider
the wonders of your law. ℟. Communio (Cf. Ps. 77:29-30)
Teach me the demands of your statutes They ate and had their ll,
and I will keep them to the end. and what they craved the Lord gave them;
Train me to observe your law, they were not disappointed in what they craved.
to keep it with my heart. ℟.
“ The Lord
Second Reading
The First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (2:6-10)
We have a wisdom to offer those who have reached
“
maturity: not a philosophy of our age, it is true, still less
of the masters of our age, which are coming to their end.
The hidden wisdom of God which we teach in our
wins in the end.
mysteries is the wisdom that God predestined to be for — Pope Benedict XVI
our glory before the ages began. It is a wisdom that none
of the masters of this age have ever known, or they would
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