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St. Thomas More Catholic Church
298 BAY ST, BRIGHTON-LE -SANDS, NSW 2216,
Australia
Phone: 9567 3589
Parish Priest : Fr Manuel Santiago.
Weekend Mass Times: Sat: 5.30pm, Sun: 8, 10am & 7pm
Confessions 4.30pm—5.15 pm Saturday Afternoons
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C) 27TH OCTOBER 2019
1st Reading: Sirach 35:12-14. 16-19 accountable for it. But the Lord stood by me and
The Lord is a judge who is no respecter of gave me power, so that through me the whole
personages. He shows no respect of message might be proclaimed for all the pagans
personages to the detriment of a poor man, he to hear; and so I was rescued from the lion's
listens to the plea of the injured party. He does mouth. The Lord will rescue me from all evil
not ignore the orphan's supplication, nor the attempts on me, and bring me safely to his
widow's as she pours out her story. The man heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and
who with his whole heart serves God will be ever. Amen. The word of the Lord.
accepted, his petitions will carry to the clouds.
The humble man's prayer pierces the clouds, Thanks be to God.
until it arrives he is inconsolable, nor will he
desist until the Most High takes notice of him, Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! God was in
acquits the virtuous and delivers judgement. And Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the
the Lord will not be slow, nor will he be dilatory Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to
on their behalf. The word of the Lord. us. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God.
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
Resp Psalm: Ps 32:2-3. 17-19. 23 Jesus spoke the following parable to some
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. people who prided themselves on being
virtuous and despised everyone else. 'Two men
I will bless the Lord at all times, went up to the Temple to pray, one a Pharisee,
his praise always on my lips; the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood
in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The there and said this prayer to himself, "I thank
humble shall hear and be glad. R. you, God, that I am not grasping, unjust,
adulterous like the rest of mankind, and
The Lord turns his face against the wicked to particularly that I am not like this tax collector
destroy their remembrance from the earth. here. I fast twice a week; I pay tithes on all I get."
The just call and the Lord hears The tax collector stood some distance away,
and rescues them in all their distress. R. not daring even to raise his eyes to heaven; but
The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; those he beat his breast and said, "God, be merciful to
whose spirit is crushed he will save. me, a sinner." This man, I tell you, went home
The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. again at rights with God; the other did not. For
Those who hide in him shall not be condemned. everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
R. but the man who humbles himself will be
exalted.' The Gospel of the Lord.
2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8. 16-18
My life is already being poured away as a Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
libation, and the time has come for me to be
gone. I have fought the good fight to the end; I St Thomas More
have run the race to the finish; I have kept the
faith; all there is to come now is the crown of Annual Memorial Mass and
righteousness reserved for me, which the Lord, ALL SAINTS DAY MASS
the righteous judge, will give to me on that Day; ALL WELCOME!!
and not only to me but to all those who have Annual Mass to remember those parishioners and
longed for his Appearing. family members who have died, this Mass will
take place on
Friday the 1st of November at 7pm.
The first time I had to present my defence, there SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER THE MASS
was not a single witness to support me. Every PLEASE BRING A PLATE TO SHARE!
one of them deserted me - may they not be held
PARISH DIRECTORY
Parish Office Hours. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 9.30am and 3.30pm.
Contact Details : Phone: 9567 3589 Email: office@thomasmorebrighton.org.au
Finance Chairman : Mr Patrick Bugden WEB SITE : www.thomasmorebrighton.org.au
St Thomas More Primary School: Tel: 9597 5884 - Principal Mrs Jenny Frost
Lost Items - If an item is left behind, and you find it, please take it to the Sacristy .
We remember and pray for
This Week ahead in the parish This Week ahead in the parish
all especially…. Visitor Offering
28 October
Envelopes are now available at the
9am Mass —Followed by Rosary—
4 Feb back
Mon of the church - Visitors
9am Communion Service– Followed
All our Parishioners Sts Simon and Judeto the parish are
Apostles
Mon by Rosary who are sick at the encouraged
29 October to use these envelopes for your offering—
9am Mass—Followed by Rosary
Moment; please
Tue place them on either collection—Thank you
5 Feb 9am Mass—Followed by Rosary
Those in our family who are recently Deceased;
Tue 30 October 9am Mass—Followed by Rosary
St Agatha Wed
Those whose Anniversaries occur during this We remember and pray for all our family and friends.
6 Feb 9am Mass—Followed by Rosary 31 October 9am Mass—Followed by Rosary
Wed time; TheThurSacrifice of the Holy Mass was offered this week for :
St Paul Miki and Companions
Sick and otherFriday
1 November intentions—
Adoration All our Parishioners who are
8.15am
7 Feb For9am the Holy Souls in Purgatory;
Mass—Followed by Rosary sick
Fri at the moment; Jesse
9 am Mass Valenzuela,
Followed Bernice Fahey;
by Rosary
Thur 7Pm Annual
For our generous benefactors; Recently Deceased: IvanMemorial Mass
Soljic; June Waters; Garry Hood.
8 Feb 8.15 Adoration
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able to provide support and guidance. The Archdiocese has a legal obligation to report 8:45pm.
crimes to the police.
OUR WEBSITE HAS A FAMILY
AND YOUTH SECTION-its worth a look! PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
Recruitment of volunteers Keep the date Free and gather your
for the year 2020 parish friends for the
evangelizing our local parishioners Parish Christmas Lunch—
This week: The role of Catechist in the
Monday December 2nd
Church’s Mission. A coach will leave the church at 9am and stop half
In 1997, the Vatican released the General Directory of way for a simple morning tea.
Catechesis highlighting a very important observation: “ . Arriving at lunchtime to the
. . priests, parents and Catechists have much to do to Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
catechize our children. In general it is observed that the An all you can eat buffet (includes seafood) with
first victims of the spiritual and cultural crisis gripping wine or soft drinks. Returning to the church
the world are the young. Our parish needs Catechists around 4pm.
who will carry the pastoral care of teaching them Sacra- The whole day is $85 per person, and full pay-
ments and Catholic faith ‘to capture children’s attention
to Christ and help them practice their faith. (Gen Direc-
ment is required at the time of booking. Pay-
tory of Catechesis 1997, #181) ment due by 17th November.
To book, or to enquire further
If you express an interest in becoming a member of please call John DÁmato
our Catechist team may I encourage you to please
use the form at the back of the Church or speak Working Bee & BBQ
with myself after Mass. Appointed parishioners Saturday 9th of November 8.00am till 1.00pm
will be there to guide you. Fr Manuel For catering purposes please write your name on
the lists at the back of the church
Never too late to Join In Please No children under the age of 13
Places are still available— For parishioners that cannot help that day, we
The Return of the Prodigal Son: ask you Pray for fine weather, and safety on
by Henri J.M. Nouwen the day of our Volunteers. Looking forward to
Join aa informal Reading Group a wonderful day
Starting at 6.30pm after the vigil Mass.
A light supper, with the ability to catch
up with others , a short explanation of the week - Never too late to Join In
ahead and informal, non judgmental sharing and OPEN INVITATION FOR ALL —
discussions . OR Feel free to order the book and Couples for Christ are presenting
read it on your own. (150 pages of easy reading) “Christian Life Program” -
Sundays 2.30 –5.30pm In the Parish Centre
Parish Rosary for the month of October –
Dear Parishioners, WE ARE NEARLY THERE— The Christian life Program leads the participants
LETS ALL TRY AND MAKE A SMALL EFFORT into a renewed understanding of God's call to
TO REACH OUR GOAL !!!! During the month of them as Christians. Who is if for? Anyone
the Holy Rosary let us combine our parish rosaries whose heart is open to listening to God’s Word.
in prayerful petition for rain
especially for our farmers. Each day/ The Annual Altar Ladies Second Hand and New
week tally up your rosaries then cut
out the tally sheet below and place it in Stall will be held 23/24 November & 30/1
the box under Our Ladies Statue on December. Any donations for the stall may be
the Altar. At each Mass the box will left at the rear of the Parish Centre Mark it
be presented during the offertory as a Clearly ANNUAL ALTAR STALL—please do not
spiritual bouquet from all of us. We block any walking areas .
will also send the bouquet to the
Most Revered Bishop Columba NO CLOTHES and only working items please.
Macbeth-Green OSPPE DD Bishop of
Wilcannia-Forbes. Lets try and Walk with Christ
Reach 500 rosaries—(that’s only one
per person per week!!) Prayer Intention Books are at the Back of
the church.
AMAZING EFFORT EVERYONE
Write your Prayer and the book will be
Total Rosaries Total Rosaries taken to the Procession on the Feast of
Sunday Monday Christ the King.
If you would like to Join the STM group
Total Rosaries Total Rosaries going to the Procession please inform
Tuesday Wednesday Fr Manuel—the details are below
Please join your fellow Sydneysiders in the Walk with Christ
annual Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Sydney
Total Rosaries Total Rosaries on the Feast of Christ The King on November 24 at 2.30pm.
Thursday Friday Thousands of people took part in last year’s joyful public
proclamation and act of worship to invoke Christ’s blessing
upon our beautiful city.
Total Rosaries Total WEEK
Saturday Rosaries Meet at the corner of Martin Place & Pitt Street at 2.30pm
on November 24.
GREAT EFFORT
If the Church Were Perfect, Nobody Among Us Could Belong
Jesus tells us another parable which caught his audience by surprise. He criticized the Pharisee and
praised the publican, he did the totally unexpected. The lesson is clear that we must not look down on
others. Years before the Second Vatican Council, the Church is called the “Perfect Society”, however
the post-Vatican images of the Church emerged about the Church as the “People of God” in which the
universal call to holiness is extended to all whether sinners or saints.
The Pharisee in Us— It is strange how easily we believe that we compare favourably with others
and surpass them in goodness. The word ‘Pharisee’ means “separated”. The parable says the
Pharisee stood by himself. He did not see himself as part of sinful humankind. This made him
superior to other people and sit in judgment. Yet, while we point one finger at others, three fingers are
pointing at ourselves. Every morning when we wake up, we know we can be a saint or a sinner. We
can be grasping or crooked by turning every opportunity to our personal benefit instead of caring for
the weaker ones.
The Humility of the Publican - The publican admits his dishonesty and sinfulness. He totally
depends on God’s mercy and grace. He does not feel superior to his neighbour and he turns to God
his saviour. The publican goes home believing in God’s goodness, the Pharisee returns home
believing in himself. God has no problem with the repentant sinner. God cannot do anything for the
Pharisee who does not seek help.
There is more of the Pharisee in us than we care to admit. We easily believe that somebody does not
deserve our understanding. We refuse to forgive somebody because we claim we do not err. We are
rash in judging and condemning others and our solution is always the best. We compare ourselves
with others who are worse and justify the evil we do. We easily forget we fail as Christians.
The Pharisee was the better man, but the worse attitude. Some complain about the Church or the
parish priest. Like any human institution the Church has her defects. If the Church were perfect,
nobody among us could belong. It is not because we can raise valid accusations against Church
leaders or members that we are good. It is easy to compare ourselves to others and declare
ourselves the winner. (SOURCE OF REFLECTION: FROM SPRING TO LIFE, by Fr. Paul Foulon C.IC.M.)
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