09-09-12 - Ordinary Time - 24th Sunday - Catholic Diocese of Ballarat

The Parish of Ss Michael & JohnHorsham, Murtoa, Rupanyup,Dimboola, Natimuk12TH SEPTEMBER 2009QUESTION OF THE WEEKJesus asks the disciples to tell him who they thinkhe is.‣ How would I answer this question fromJesus today?BALLARAT CLERGY SUPPORT FUNDCollection for Sick and Retired PriestsThe collection in our parish this yearhas raised $2450.65 to date. TheBallarat Clergy Support Fund relies onyour generosity to enable it to continuesupporting our sick and retired priests.You are still able to contribute, byusing the special envelope provided, or in an envelopemarked “Ballarat Clergy Support Fund”.A credit card facility is available for yourconvenience, and contributions over $2.00 aretax-deductible.GRANDPARENTS MASSSs Michael & John’s PrimarySchool junior students willcelebrate Mass and theirGrandparents at 9.30am onTuesday 15th September.This will be followed bymorning tea in the ParishCentre Meeting Room.CLERGY APPOINTMENTSBishop Connors wishes to advise you of the following clergyappointments.Camperdown: Fr. Matthew Thomas Parish Priesteffective from early December 2009Mildura: Fr. Michael McKinnon Parish Priest effectivefrom 2011 (Fr Tom Brophy will remain as ParishPriest until this time)Fr. Neville Stanislaus Assistant Priesteffective from early December 2009Fr. James McKay Assistant Priesteffective from early December 200924TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME10 Roberts Ave, P.O. Box 212 Horsham 3402 Fr. Peter ShermanPhone: 5382 1155Sr. Jacinta RiceEmail: horsham@ballarat.catholic.org.au Web: www.ballarat.catholic.org.auYEAR BPRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONGod my creatorBreathe on me againRenew me—Refresh meExtend my abilitiesBody and Blood of Jesus ChristFlow through every fibre of my beingKeep me wellO Holy Spirit use me. AmenBAPTISM PREPARATION MEETINGThe next Baptism Preparation Meetingwill be held 7th October at 6.30pm inthe Parish Centre.Please contact Catherine Huisman on 0404946 210 if you wish to attend and have notalready enrolled your child.Preparation can be done prior to the birth of your child.OCTOBER VISITKarl Schultz, Director of Genesis PersonalDevelopment Centre, Pittsburgh, USA – author,speaker, retreat leader on personal and organisationaldevelopment and biblical spirituality will come to theHorsham Parish for the following. Men’s Gathering on Friday 9 th October,7.30 p.m.-9.30 p.m –Topic : Time with St Joseph: Model of Masculinity a n dDiscipleship Men’s Gathering on Saturday morning,10 th October, 10.30 p.m.-12.30p.m.Topic: Using Lectio Divina (praying the Bible) as aFoundation for Spirituality, Communications andPotential Fulfilment A Session for All on Monday afternoon 12 thOctober, 1-3 p.m.Topic: Living with Two Hands and Twenty four hours:Christian Time Management Youth Forum 12 th October 7.30 p.m.-9.30 p.m.–senior students and young people to 25 yearsTopic- Issues for Youth Today.Karl Schultz will be visiting the Ballarat Diocese.Workshops and retreats will be conducted in the followingcentres – Hamilton, Warrnambool, Horsham, Ballaratand MilduraBULLETIN CONTRIBUTIONSAll Anniversaries, Meeting Notices for the bulletin are always most welcome. As the bulletin is printed on Friday could all contributions be received at theParish Office by no later than 5pm on Thursday. We cannot guarantee that any notices etc., received after Thursday will be included.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOURPRAYERSRECENT DEATHS: Ursula Carmody—Coragulac (motherof Sr. Margaret)ANNIVERSARIES: Jean McManusSICK: Ruby Spasic, Helen Flavel, Kobe Davidson, Fr.Brendan Smith, Sr Geraldine Hambling, Daniel Remenyi, BrianRice, Lin Couper, Sr Barbara May12 & 13SeptemberEucharisticMinisters19 & 20SeptemberROSTERSVigilBrendan RyanClaudia SterlingBrian ChalkleyJoan ParkerSr. JacintaVigil10.30 amKingsley DalgleishPat OakleyBob PritchettLynda HutchinsonJudy ReidCathy GraceMarina ManserraZita CannaneAlison McKinnon10.30 amEmergency Care: Contact CoordinatorsTess: 5381 1785 Claire: 5382 2782Mass Times: 19 & 20 September 20093rd Sunday of the Month *Note new timesHorshamVigil 6.30 pm10.30amReaders Micky Robarts Pauline BarnesEucharisticMinistersMarcia SpicerMaureen RyanRosie TaylorMargaret RyanJean IvessMary DalgleishTheo BuwaldaFaye WillsSharon AndersonKaren HillJulie StephensTim LannenSilvana FosterShirley HoffmannDimboola: 8.30am *Murtoa: 10.30am *Rupanyup:No MassNatimuk:No MassAltarServersChildren’sLiturgyTayla GutteridgeMia GuestSophie McKeeAshleigh HuismanDanielle FogartyAshleigh FogartyCatherine HuismanWEEK-DAY MASSFuneral Masses will always take the place of rostered weekdayTuesday9.30amWednesday9.30amProjectorOperatorWelcomersbefore MassPeter AmorGuest FamilySarah MillsCastle FamilyThursday9.30amMusicSarah & JonoFriday:9.30amSaturday:Saturday:10.00amRECONCILIATIONAfter 10.00 am MassChurchCleaning &FlowerArranging20th September 2009Zita CannaneVerona HartiganMary LawsonMargaret ListonRosie Taylor27th September 2009Kath O’ConnorPatricia O’ConnorWin StephensGwen ValmadreFeast Days:MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayTriumph of the CrossOur Lady of SorrowsSt Catherine of GenoaSt Cornelius, ItalySt. Cyprian, AfricaSt Hildegard OSB, GermanySt Robert Bellarmine, ItalySt Joseph of Cupertino, Italy—partron of airtravellersSaturday Morning Prayer:9.00 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament9.20 Rosary9.40 Prayer of the Church10.00 EucharistFinance:1st Collection (Presbytery Account)Natimuk $41.00 Murtoa $207.00Horsham $768.00 Dimboola $46.00RupanyupTOTAL: $1062.002nd Collection (Parish Account)Envelopes $5089.67 Loose $58.70TOTAL: $5148.37Rosary:HORSHAMDIMBOOLAWednesday 5 pm.Wednesday 10 amRosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet

CATHOLIC LADIES CLUBThe next meeting of the Ladies Club will be held thisWednesday 16th September 2009 at 8.00pm in thehome of Heather Pitman(not 15th as previously advertised)A tour of Horsham District Funerals will take placeEveryone welcomeEnquires: Phone Anita at Parish OfficeMOTHERS PRAYER GROUPNext meeting—Wednesday 16th September— ChurchMeeting Room at 1.30pm. All Welcome‘SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRAYER’Next meeting Saturday 26th September after10.00am Mass.Open to anyone who has done any retreat.All WelcomePRAYERFUL REFLECTION, DISCUSSION& SCRIPTURE STUDYOn Sunday’s Readings each weekChurch Meeting Room Thursday’s 10.15—11.30amYou are most welcome to “Come and See’NATIMUK COMMUNITY MEETINGThere will be a meeting of the Natimuk Community onTuesday 15th September at 7.30pm in the UnitingChurch HallCRAFT GROUPEvery Monday (except Public Holidays)9.30am to 11.30am and 7.00pm to 9.00pm* Please note: There will be no morning Craft Groupon Monday 14th September due to CWL FashionParade.Night group will meet as usualFOR SALE2 Church Pews—Dark Stain$200.00 eachContact Pat O’Dwyer on 5389 1294Our Diocesan CommunityOut now!Articles include: St Joseph’s PirronYallock Centenary celebrations and Ss Michael& John’s Primary School evolving into the newfuture of children’s educationGet your copy from the narthex todayADULT FAITHFORMATIONWith Sr. JacintaKarl Schultz visit. Karl is currently visiting theAdelaide Diocese. As you already know, Karl will bevisiting the Ballarat Diocese in October. Please seethe details of his visit to Horsham (from 9 th to11 th October) in this bulletin.The Men’s Spirituality Group meets this Tuesday15 th September in the Parish Centre. It is easy tojoin the group. Come along and enjoy this timetogether. The monthly newsletter is available in thenarthex.Please remember the meeting of EucharisticMinisters of the Sick this Wednesday 16 thSeptember at 11.30 a.m in the Parish Centre.The next meeting of the Sunday EucharisticMinisters will be held in October. Please see futurebulletins for the date.A meeting of the members of the Music MinistryTeams and Power Point Operators will be held thisThursday, September 17 th at 4.30 p.m. at theParish Centre. Anyone who is working and unable toattend the meeting, please get in touch with theParish Office so we can make other arrangementsfor you. This is an opportunity to reflect on yourministry and to support one another on these veryimportant roles in our parish.A person who is well takes care of body, mind andspirit. This is what makes for balance in life. Whenthe third is neglected, there will inevitably be animbalance which will affect the other two.How do we relax? Alcohol and television are notnecessarily the only-or best -ways to relax. What do Icare about? Are my mind, body and spiritpriorities for me?(Making Good Parishes Better-C.Porter)?AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEXHello God Sheets

24th Sunday in Ordinary TimeYear BFirst Reading Is 50:5-9A reading from the prophet IsaiahThe Lord has opened my ear.For my part, I made no resistance,neither did I turn away. I offered myback to those who struck me, mycheeks to those who tore at mybeard; I did not cover my faceagainst insult and spittle. The Lordcomes to my help, so that I amuntouched by the insults. So, too, I setmy face like flint; I know I shall not beshamed. My vindicator is here athand. Does anyone start proceedingsagainst me? Then let us go to courttogether. Who thinks he has a caseagainst me? Let him approach me.The Lord is coming to my help, whodare condemn me?The word of the Lord.Second Reading Jas 2:14-18A reading from the letter of St JamesTake the case, my brothers, ofsomeone who has never done asingle good act but claims that hehas faith. Will that faith save him? Ifone of the brothers or one of thesisters is in need of clothes and hasnot enough food to live on, and oneof you says to them, ‘I wish you well;keep yourself warm and eat plenty,’without giving them these barenecessities of life, then what good isthat? Faith is like that: if good worksdo not go with it, it is quite dead. Thisis the way to talk to people of thatkind: ‘You say you have faith and Ihave good deeds; I will prove to youthat I have faith by showing you mygood deeds – now you prove to methat you have faith without any gooddeeds to show.’The word of the Lord.Gospel Mk 8:27-35A reading from the holy Gospel according toMarkJesus and his disciples left for thevillages round Caesarea Philippi. Onthe way he put this question to hisdisciples, ‘Who do people say I am?’And they told him. ‘John the Baptist,’they said, ‘others Elijah; others again,one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ heasked, ‘who do you say I am?’ Peterspoke up and said to him, ‘You arethe Christ.’ And he gave them strictorders not to tell anyone about him.And he began to teach them thatthe Son of Man was destined to suffergrievously, to be rejected by theelders and the chief priests and thescribes, and to be put to death, andafter three days to rise again; and hesaid all this quite openly. Then, takinghim aside, Peter started toremonstrate with him. But, turningand seeing his disciples, he rebukedPeter and said to him, ‘Get behindme, Satan! Because the way youthink is not God’s way but man’s.’ Hecalled the people and his disciples tohim and said, ‘If anyone wants to bea follower of mine, let him renouncehimself and take up his cross andfollow me. For anyone who wants tosave his life will lose it; but anyonewho loses his life for my sake, and forthe sake of the gospel, will save it.’The Gospel of the Lord.Reflectionby Dianne Bergant CSAThere are several messianictraditions, each one characterisingthe anointed one of the future in aunique way. Do we expect aprophetic figure who will enter ourworld and reform the structures ofsociety, or a strong leader who willoverturn these structures andestablish a new order? Are wewaiting for a teacher who willtransform our minds and hearts, or ajudge who will punish us for ourinfidelities? Are we expectingsomeone who will renew the face ofthe earth, or someone who will comein fire and brimstone to destroy it?What kind of a messiah do weexpect? For what kind of a changeare we preparing ourselves? Jesusseems to overturn our expectations.We look for one who will save us fromthe predicaments in which we findourselves, and he comes to us as onewho seems to be a victim of his ownpredicament. God’s thinking seemsto be the reverse of ours: Those whosave their lives, lose them; those wholose their lives, save them; the seedmust die before it can bear fruit;Jesus will be killed, but will then beraised from the dead. Can we claimto understand Jesus? Or are wemore like the people in James’community: people who profess faithin Jesus, but who do not live it out;people who speak pleasant words toothers, who say the right things, butwho do not back up their words withgood works? Is our faith really living?NEXT WEEK’S GOSPEL25th Sunday in Ordinary Time20 SEPTEMBER 2009After leaving the mountain Jesusand his disciples made their waythrough Galilee; and he did notwant anyone to know, because hewas instructing his disciples; hewas telling them, 'The Son ofMan will be delivered into thehands of men; they will put him todeath; and three days after he hasbeen put to death he will riseagain'. But they did notunderstand what he said and wereafraid to ask him. They came toCapernaum, and when he was inthe house he asked them, 'Whatwere you arguing about on theroad?' They said nothing becausethey had been arguing which ofthem was the greatest. So he satdown, called the twelve to himand said, 'if anyone wants to befirst, he must make himself last ofall and servant of all'. He thentook a little child, set him in frontof them, put his arms around him,and said to them, 'Anyone whowelcomes one of these littlechildren in my name, welcomesme,and anyone who welcomesme, welcomes not me but the onewho sent me.'- Mark 9:30-37DID YOU KNOW?• In sitting down to instruct thedisciples about being ofservice to others, Jesus isreinforcing his words aboutbeing the least. At that time,a teacher had greater statusthan his students. Thenormal practice was forstudents to sit at the feet ofthe teacher, not the other wayaround.• In the ancient world, childrenhad no status at all but Jesusputs a child before them andembraces him in welcome.This is another gesture ofreversal.