29th August 2021 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
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29th August 2021
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Dear friends,
The image you’ll see with this message is of a bunch of the Australian Catholic Bishops. I
snapped a screen shot to use this image, so the play button you can see in the middle won’t
work until you go to the link I’ve popped in just below it.
Here’s the link to activate the above:
https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/2021/06/24/social-justice-statement-2021-22/
It’s worth using the link and listening to this short that link you’ll be able to get into the statement or
YouTube video - even just to listen for a minute to that access any of the following things too:
bishop in the bottom middle, Charles Gauci, Bishop of
Darwin. You’ll hear his familiar Maltese accent! And
you’ll also hear some warm and heartfelt passion for
creation through the mention of his beloved trees! So,
what’s this about?
This is the one weekend of every year when the
Australian bishops share a ‘Social Justice Statement’
with a special theme. And this year the theme is ‘Cry of
the Earth – Cry of the Poor’. In our Catholic faith
teaching, the interconnected relationships of all of
God’s creation are a central foundation. We believe
that humanity doesn’t exist apart from – or above the
rest of creation. Instead, our faith says that humanity is
integral within the whole creation. Once you click into
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Here’s an example of one of those options. This one is the ‘Wonder & Awe’ prayer card.
So, here’s to the gift of creation. And here’s to our growing knowledge of the issues of justice, ecology and peace that
are central to our living of an active Catholic Christian faith. Let’s ask God to bless and encourage each of us to grow in
our leadership as agents of God’s will and ways in creation.
A World Day .. and a Season of Creation
Very relevant to this theme, this Wednesday begins our Spring in the southern hemisphere. And that day, 1st
September, in the Church throughout the world is World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis established
that focus day in 2015 and here’s an excellent link to an interesting site to give us creative ideas in our faith and action.
https://cafod.org.uk/News/UK-news/Celebrate-World-Day-of-Prayer
In that link, for example, you’ll find a fantastic ‘Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary for the Care of Creation’. And you can find
out a little about ‘The Season of Creation’ – increasingly being embraced by faith groups and running from 1 September
(World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. Let’s get on
board as a faith people of God in this parish and take our place in the Season of Creation.
With friendship in God’s mission,
Fr Paul
Faith B4U...
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Sunday 10:30am
→ AND this week’s Life n’ Faith Enrichment - All Welcome
Our `One to One Story’ series continues
Anne Hines will interview Fr Neil about his life and story (see THURSDAY session below)
See the simple details further below ***ABOUT THE Movie Club via Zoom
ZOOM LINK regarding how to enjoy these sessions. If you
haven’t used Zoom before, don’t worry. See below and * FRIDAY 3rd September – 10am
know that we want to welcome you to join in! Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97586017169
But see the movie beforehand. Here are the details:
Life n’ Faith Enrichment - Parish-hosted sessions
via Zoom This week our movie is What we did on our Holiday (an
English movie), on SBS on Demand. You are invited to
(see details further below*** about the zoom link) watch the movie before Friday 3rd September. We will
* TUESDAY 31st August – 7.30pm
meet on Zoom at 10am for about 30 minutes to discuss
our favourite character, favourite scene, something we
Life n’ Faith Enrichment - with Fr Paul found interesting and a rating out of 10.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97586017169
NB SBS On Demand, a FREE streaming service. Information to
Topic: What is `enthusiasm’ about from the access this service can be found at:
perspective of our faith? https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/how-to-create-and-
log-in-to-your-sbs-on-demand-account_1
* WEDNESDAY 1st September – 10.00am
Life n’ Faith Enrichment – with Anne Hines (parish
team)
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97586017169 ***ABOUT THE ZOOM LINK - and you’re welcome
to contact for help
Topic: Scripture, Prayer and Shared Reflection
You can use the zoom links with any internet on any
* THURSDAY 2nd September – 7.30pm computer, phone or device. If you don’t have Zoom
Life n’ Faith Enrichment access there are plenty of sites to easily help. Just google
`One to One Story’ - Anne Hines interviews Fr Neil ‘how to download zoom on laptop’ or a similar search.
about his life Once you have it downloaded you’ll never have to
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97586017169 download it again and you can use the link and get
straight onboard. When your screen says ‘open zoom.us’
* FRIDAY 3rd September – 1.00pm (NOTE change of time) or ‘launch meeting’ – just click and proceed. If you have a
Life n’ Faith Enrichment – with Fr Neil desktop computer that doesn’t have a camera, it might
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97586017169 be better to use a phone or other device, but however
Topic: The Gospel passage of the weekend you join in, you’re super welcome! IF ANYONE NEEDS
HELP to download ZOOM, send an email with your name
and number to parishoffice@olqp.org.au and we’ll get in
touch and help.
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1st Reading
FEAST DAYS Isaiah
35:4-7
2nd Reading
This week we celebrate James
2:1-5
3rd Friday St Gregory the Great, pope, doctor
Gospel
3rd Friday Spring Ember Day Special day of Prayer and Penance Next weeks
Mark
Readings
7:31-37
Our Mission: To grow as a community in the likeness of Christ.
→ AND see the enrichment from our diocese
this week too
“HOME Ground” – from our Diocese - every midweek
night!
PARISH MASSES THIS WEEK
Our Diocese of Parramatta is offering FOUR WEEKS of midweek See start of the parish website or page 3 of this
evening opportunities during Lockdown – called “HOME Ground”. bulletin - for details and easy links
There’s something enriching on offer for our Life ‘n Faith every Tuesday 6pm - via ZOOM
night! See
https://parracatholic.org/homeground/ Wednesday 9.15am - via FACEBOOK
PLUS Thursday 6pm - via ZOOM
Our parishioner Lisa’s ministry offering - A `Watch Friday 9.15am - via FACEBOOK
and Discuss series Saturday 6pm (The Vigil Mass of
Lisa Bright from our parish has begun a Sunday spirituality series – Sunday) - via FACEBOOK
and this week it’s about the great St Catherine of Siena. At 2pm Sunday 10.30am - via ZOOM
people watch some engaging material and at 3pm have a chance to
listen, share and be enriched. Register for this initiative at the
following link and Lisa will reply with the details Keeping Connected
https://tinyurl.com/Catherine2908 • Let the parish team know if you
need assistance in any way.
Caring for the health and wellbeing of our • Invite friends and family to join you
retired priests on one or more of the Faith n’
The Bishop’s Father’s Day Appeal, traditionally held on Father’s Day, Enrichment Sessions on offer in the
raises much needed funds for the Clergy Support Foundation to parish. Details found on page 2 and
continue its work supporting retired clergy and those in ill health. the website: olqp.org.au. Just click on
the link and you will automatically
Due to the current lockdown, the Appeal will be held via mail and connect.
online.
Your thoughtful donation will mean so much to those who have put Self Care
the care of others before themselves. • Step Outside open your arms out
Please give generously via the Father’s Day Appeal at: wide and let the warmth of God’s love
embrace you.
parracatholic.org/fathersdayappeal or call (02) 8838 3482.
Let us pray... Mission: One Heart Many
OUR SICK, we pray that they will be nourished with hope &
recognise the loving presence of God in their lives.
Voices Virtual Conference
The fifth biennial Mission: one heart many
Benita Acharya, Mary Anjoul, Amara Bewert, Frank Borg, Janette Brown,
voices conference will be held online from 1
Haryono Budiono, Karl Croning, Margaret John, Rachel Karbic, Tulla Kavich, to 3 September, with an additional day with
Tyler Kenedy, Maxine Kroebel, Michelle Makin, Sabrina McKertich, young people on 4 September.
Elsie Moran, Joseph Moses, Alex Noble, Christopher Oldham, Delma Ryan, The conference, convened by Catholic
Mary Spiteri, Carmel Thompson, Eddie Vella, Val Venier Mission and Catholic Religious Australia,
directly identify and explore the challenges
of living the Gospel and Leading Mission
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES, we pray that their souls have Now in Australia and globally.
eternal peace in God’s kingdom. To view the program and to register,
visit www.mohmv.com.au.
Therese Etienne, Frank Vella
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