Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury
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(and a special prayer for those who thought Maths Methods 1 & 2 was going to be easy, and found out it wasn’t!!!)
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS (13th Nov)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable of a master who leaves on a journey, and entrusts three of His servants with his money while he’s gone. When he returns to find that two servants have wisely invested his money, he is very pleased and offers them a greater share in his riches, while the one man who did nothing with what he’d been given is thrown outside “where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.” He is punished in an extreme way.
This is clearly another parable about the Parousia (the second coming of the Lord at the end of time). The Lord has entrusted us with much here and now, and when He returns, or when we are brought to Him upon our death, He expects that we will have used what He has given us wisely.
All that we have – our time, our talents, and our treasure – comes by way of gift from Him. And, so, as stewards we are to care for it as such – to recognize it as gift and to use it for His greater glory. What each of us has been given is different, just like the three servants in today’s Gospel, so He does not expect us to “measure up” to our neighbor, per se. Rather, He expects us to use our gifts to the best of our ability in His service – to take care of our responsibilities (ourselves and our families) and then to reach out in service to others (at the parish level and beyond).
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NEIGHBOURHOOD FAMILIES CELEBRATION
As an ongoing part of our celebration of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2011, children and their families who celebrated these Sacraments this year have been invited to a special Neighbourhood Mass at 10.30am on Sunday 13th of November.
Refreshments will be available from 10.00am and we will arrange for families from each Neighbourhood to meet each other before Mass, to go in and sit together for the celebration of the Mass.
Families from the following Neighbourhoods have been invited to come on Sunday 13th November:
Boardman
Bulla
Clarkefield
Emu Bottom
Fullwood
Gisborne South
Gumtree Hills
Killara/ Canterbury Hills
Kismet Park
Reservoir Road
Riddell
Sherwood
Spaceline
Strathearn Glen
Studley Park
Sunbury West.
Other parishioners from these Neighbourhoods are warmly invited and encouraged to come along, meet with these young families before Mass and make them welcome in their Neighbourhood communities.
Married couples, we encourage you to prioritise your relationship. It underpins your family life. Please join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend. Our weekend helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other. Couples and priests present the weekend. It is based around catholic values but you don’t need to be catholic to attend. The next weekend will be held on 11-13 Nov. For further info contact Marianne & Marcelle Van den Bronk on 9733 0997 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au.
CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
In today’s Gospel, Matthew’s recount of the 10 virgins sits amidst numerous parables about the heavenly kingdom.
In fact, all three of the readings today are eschatological in nature. In the first reading, the writer personifies a heavenly wisdom, making note that this wisdom, which is clearly beyond this world, is readily available for those who prudently live their lives seeking it. That which is the only wisdom that satisfies “graciously appears” to those who “keep vigil.”
In the second reading, Paul addresses the Thessalonians about those who have died, assuring them that, through His death and resurrection, Christ has won the victory for us. Therefore, those who die in Christ will be raised.
So, it is clear that the message of today’s readings is one that transcends this world. They communicate to us about the hereafter. The lesson here is this: if you are not prepared for the heavenly feast, you will be locked out forever!
It is a sobering reminder of God’s love and justice. We don’t know when the Lord’s return will take place or when we will be ushered from this earth, so as stewards of God’s manifold gifts, we must use all of the time we have – every minute that passes – wisely.
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CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP FROM SUNDAYS READINGS
In the second reading, St. Paul and his companions are in Thessalonica doing the Lord’s work – proclaiming the Gospel, and, for the ability to do so, Paul says, “We give thanks to God unceasingly.” They are there to serve the Lord, to show the people the truth of the Gospel and to rejoice with them as they convert to Christ. Talk about stewardship in action!
There’s nothing wrong with being appreciated for our talents. But as Christian disciples and stewards of God’s many gifts, we must always remember that all good things come from Him, and we must live our lives in humble service and in gratitude for all He has given us.
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The Youth Group are organising a fund raising `Sausage Sizzle’ on 30 October after 10.30 Mass.
All are welcome to join and support this event. Youth are encouraged to register and join the Youth Group.
Also, the Youth are going to be trained how to make hand made Christmas cards which will be on sale for parishioners.
This is for the Youth to raise funds for their group activities.
In order to support this activity can parishioners donate unused art work items that can be used to make cards. We are looking for items like paint or stamp kits, pretty paper, crayons, sketch pens, material, etc.
A box will be available at the entrance of St Anne’s church to collect the donated items.
Thank you for your support.
Fr Roger Ryan was the Parish Priest of Mount Waverley and died at Dandenong Valley Private Hospital on 17 October. Father Ryan served the Church in a very positive and pastorally enriching manner, giving fine example to both his brother priests and the community for over 38 years. The Archdiocese is most grateful for his untiring service to the Church of Melbourne. He served as Assistant Priest at the parishes of Camberwell, Dandenong and Greensborough and St Patrick s Cathedral East Melbourne. He served in the Military Ordinariate (RAAF) and then was appointed Parish Priest serving in the parishes of Lilydale, North Dandenong and Mount Waverley.
Develop skills for biblical storytelling and public bible reading in our fun and practical workshop. Sunday 29 October from 1.30-3.30pm at St Andrews Uniting Church. Only $12 per participant. Contact Amanda to register on 0403 204 613 or amandasymonds@gmail.com.
The Apex Club of Sunbury and Pitruzzello estate have joined forces to raise money and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation by holding a Pink Ribbon event on Sunday 30 October, 12pm. The cost of the 2 course meal is $55 per head. All tickets need to be pre-purchased. Please arrange payment by 25 October. All enquiries can be directed to Andrew on 0413 103 717 or 5428 3055.
“The universal mission involves everyone, everything and always. The Gospel is not an exclusive possession of those who have received it, but it is a gift to be shared, good news to be passed on to others. And this giftcommitment is entrusted not only to some, but to all the baptised, who are ` a chosen race… a holy nation, God’s own people’ (1 Peter 2:9), in order that they may proclaim his marvellous works.”…. Pope Benedict XVI
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