Holy Family Parish 4th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR 1st February 2015 YEAR B Como-Kensington Catholic Community Unlike the scribes, he taught with authority The gospel reading of last Sunday showed us Mark’s skill as a narrator – capturing so much with a few words. He shows this same skill in today’s continuation of his gospel’s introductory passage. As Jesus spends the Sabbath with the disciples he has invited to join him, the events of the day point to significant characteristics of the ministry Jesus is to undertake. Capernaum, the hometown of Simon Peter, was to become the headquarters of this Galilean ministry. That Jesus regularly took part in the worship of the synagogue had great significance. He had no intention of setting aside the authentic traditions of old Israel; he came to renew them and bring the realisation of all that they foreshadowed. In doing this he identified with the role of Israel’s prophets, as expressed in the first reading from Deuteronomy - a text looked upon as messianic in the time of Jesus. The people recognised that the teaching of the scribes – with their repetitious appeal to the authority of other interpreters of the Law – contrasted with the teaching of Jesus. In the tradition of the prophets, his teaching had a ring of authority, as it gave expression to Jesus’ own convictions. Already there is intimated a contrast and conflict that is to shape the career of the Saviour. The authority that so impresses the people is expressed, not only in word, but also in action. For the conflict that is to shape the life of Jesus is far more than a squabble about the interpretation of the Law. Sent by the Father as the world’s Saviour, he must do battle with the forces of darkness and evil in the world. In the culture of the times, in which physical and mental illness PARISH OFFICE 45 Thelma Street, Como WA 6152 Telephone: (08) 9450-5921 Fax: (08) 9450-5760 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.holyfamily.com.au Parish Priest Fr Ossie Lewis PP Resident Priest Fr Greg Carroll Parish Secretaries Mon 9.30am-12.30pm (Regina Crothers) Thurs, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm (Cecilia Bray) Pastoral Assistants Megan Phillips & Nola Smith were common associated with the present of ‘unclean spirits’, Jesus gives expression to his authority by delivering those under the influence of the forces of evil. He delivers the man in the synagogue with a simple word of authority. Mark emphasises the reaction of the people to this remarkable display of prophetic authority: ‘Here is a teaching that it new, and with authority behind it’. Thus, in describing this eventful Sabbath, Mark alerts us to a subtext that will be present in his telling of the story of Jesus’ ministry: Who is this man? Mark’s gospel will seek to lead the reader beyond inadequate and superficial views of the Saviour, reflecting the challenge Jesus faced as he presented himself to his audiences. Though filled with vivid expectations of a messianic figure, the hopes of the people were crude and nationalistic. Jesus had to lead his followers to understand that his saving mission went far beyond these crude expectations. He would fulfill the hopes of Israel’s faith by showing himself triumphant over all the forces of evil. In a dialogue with demons who recognise the true role of Jesus, Mark introduces a device he will use more than once to point to the answer that must be given to the question that is his subtext. John Thornhill sm MASSES Weekend Saturday: Mass at 9am Mass at 6pm Sunday: Mass at 8.30am & 10.00am Weekday See Weekly SCHEDULES (page 2) RECONCILIATION Saturday 5.00 to 5.45pm or anytime by appointment Marriage If you are thinking about marriage please see your celebrant or your parish priest before you make other arrangements. A minimum of 6 months notice is required to help you prepare for this important step of your life. Baptism The sacrament of Baptism of your child is part of the sacrament of Initiations. It is an important commitment parents are taking for their child to live in a community of faith therefore, preparation for this sacrament is important. Please contact the office for an appointment for a date for the preparation and baptism. • Baptisms 11.30am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month Are you new to the Parish? If you have recently moved into this area and have not registered yourself with the parish, Fr Ossie would like to meet you. Please do see him after Mass. We warmly welcome you and your family. Thank you! Page 2 SCHEDULES FOR THE WEEK 7/8 February 2 — 8 FEBRUARY Saturday 6.00pm Sunday 8.30am Sunday 10.00am MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY Acolytes V Scanlan M Taylor T Capp • No Mass Altar Servers MC C S1 S2 S3 R Bianchini B Bianchini S Fitzgerald C Dias M Biancini R Affinito S Rundle T Rundle K Naunton-Morgan A Richjards C Richards M Hegarty C D’Silva J Hegarty Commentators Readers J Healey I Sydney-Smith V Fisher J Priestley A Reutens E Zekulich T Bray C Shugg G Woodruff Special Ministers of the Eucharist V Scanlan S Tay C Tan F Della M Phillips J Phillips K Hardwick G Taylor A Francis R Francis T Pires B Pires Jenny Le Febvre Vicki Ha TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY • 9am Mass • Welcome Fr Cyprian • 7.30pm Mass CCR W EDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY • 9am Mass • 9.30am Craft Group - Hall THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY • 9am Mass • 9.30am Adoration until 3.30pm Children’s Sunday Liturgy FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady 1 Feb B&M Jarvis • 9am Mass • 7pm Mass Santo Pio Prayer Grp Counters 1 Feb M&M Haydock Santo Pio Prayer Grp - Hall SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY • • • • 9am Mass 2pm - 4pm Ukulele Group - Hall 5pm - 5.45pm Reconciliation 6pm Mass Gardening 2nd & 4th Saturday each month Altar Flowers 31 Jan Nancy Susanto Church Cleaning 31 Jan J Browne, G Toczyowski, A Trend Altar Cloths Month of Jan M Muthu Month of Feb F Cue SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY • • • • • • • • • • 8.30am Mass Children’s Liturgy Meeting Rm 2 10am Mass Children’s Liturgy Meeting Rm 2 11am Burmese CC - Hall 11.30am Burmese Mass 3pm PCCC-Church & Hall 4pm RCIA PCCC Meeting Rm 1 4pm Mass-PCCC Children’s Liturgy Meeting Rm 2 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is on Tuesday, 10 February at 7.00pm in Meeting Room 1. GARDENING GROUP 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month The Gardening Group invite you to help keep our lovely parish gardens neat and tidy. The next gardening day is Saturday 14th February. Bring your own gloves, willing hands, a happy smile and join in the fun! WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FEBRUARY 2014 We congratulate the following parishioners who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this month: Cathal & Lesa Lennon, Geraldine & Mike Taylor, Cora & Ray McBeath, Lindy & John Fitzgerald, Mark & Mary Casey, Randolph & Anna Francis, God bless you on your Special Day Ask Not What Your Parish Can Do For You – But What You Can Do For Your Parish. Watch this space –more details later. CRAFT ‘N CUPPA The Holy Family Parish Craft Group meet every Wednesday following the 9am Mass. Good bunch of ladies, lots of laughter and funny anecdotes of happenings during the week...and you can knit, sew, mend, do anything or nothing!! A cuppa and a friendly chat is always on offer! Catholic Charismatic Renewal Opening Year Mass - Please join us here at Holy Family Church, Como to welcome in the New Year with Prayer & Praise, Mass and Prayer Team Ministry on Tuesday, 3rd February at 7.30pm. The main Celebrant will be Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey. He will speak to us on aspects of Paul's letter to the Romans. A collection will be taken up to support Renewal work. Please encourage your family and friends to seize this opportunity for a fresh encounter with Jesus. Enquiries to Dan on 9398 4973. COMO HOLY FAMILY UKULELE PLAYERS New players are always welcome to join this happy group. No experience is necessary, however a willingness to learn and have fun is desirable. We meet every Saturday 1 - 4pm. For more details contact Alan on 0404 017 382. AUSTRALIA DAY WA Holy Family Parish would like to congratulate Bill and Gwen Woodruff on receiving the Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Award for outstanding contribution to Community. 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Enrolment forms are available in the church foyer. Forms can also be obtained by sending a request by email to: [email protected] Completed forms are to be placed in the designated box in the church foyer by the above deadline. Up Market Fruit & Vegetables Large Range of Continental Smallgoods Full Range of Groceries 777 Canning Hwy, Applecross WA 6153 Phone: Fax: LENTEN REFLECTION GROUPS We will soon be celebrating the greatest feast of our liturgical calendar – the Death and triumphant resurrection of Jesus. Lent, the six weeks leading up to this feast, is a time of reflection on the wonderful gift we will receive on Easter Sunday. To help you prepare for Easter, the Liturgy Committee of Holy Family Parish invites you to be a part of a small Lenten Reflection Group. Each group will meet once a week for approximately one hour during which time participants will follow a special reflection program entitled “Dry Land into Springs of Water”. We hope that you will accept this invitation to be a part of a program that will help make the celebration of Easter a truly memorable feast day in the year’s liturgical year. Sign-up sheets are available in the church foyer. (08) 9364 4042 (08) 0364 6715 PILGRIMAGE TO JEWELS OF SPAIN, PORTUGAL & FRANCE Fr Ossie will be the Spiritual Director on this 16-day Pilgrimage departing on Wednesday 10th June 2015. Full board cost is $5650 (plus taxes). For more information call or SMS Sheila on 0433 771 979 or Sue on 0421 835 408 or email us at: [email protected] A Tour Briefing will be held in the Parish Hall at 12 noon on Sunday 8th February. HOME COMMUNION Do you know anyone who is house bound or new to a Nursing Home and would like to receive Holy Communion? If so, please contact the Parish Office on 9450 5921 or email: [email protected] Page 4 Liturgy of the Word 4th SUNDAY OF THE YEAR FIRST READING Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Moses spoke to the people; he said: 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like myself, from among yourselves, from your own brothers; to him you must listen. This is what you yourselves asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the Assembly. "Do not let me hear again" you said "the voice of the Lord my God, nor look any longer on this great fire, or I shall die;" and the Lord said to me, "All they have spoken is well said. I will raise up a prophet like yourself for them from their own brothers; I will put my words into his mouth and he shall tell them all I command him. The man who does not listen to my words that he speaks in my name, shall be held answerable to me for it. But the prophet who presumes to say in my name a thing I have not commanded him to say, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.' RESPONSORIAL PSALM Response: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 1. Come, ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the rock who saves us. Let us come before him, giving thanks, with songs let us hail the Lord. 2. Come in; let us kneel and bend low; let us kneel before the God who made us for he is our God and we the people who belong to his pasture, the flock that is led by his hand. 3. O that today you would listen to his voice! ‘Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, as on that day at Massah in the desert when your fathers put me to the test; when they tried me, though they saw my work.’ bother about the world's affairs and devote himself to pleasing his wife: he is torn two ways. In the same way an unmarried woman, like a young girl, can devote herself to the Lord's affairs; all she need worry about is being holy in body and spirit. The married woman, on the other hand, has to worry about the world's affairs and devote herself to pleasing her husband. I say this only to help you, not to put a halter round your necks, but simply to make sure that everything is as it should be, and that you give your undivided attention to the Lord. GOSPEL Mark 1:21-28 Jesus and his followers went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the sabbath came Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit, and he shouted, 'What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.' But Jesus said sharply, 'Be quiet! Come out of him!' And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started asking each other what it all meant. 'Here is a teaching that is new' and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.' And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding Galilean countryside. NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 146: 1-6 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Mark 1:29-39 SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 I would like to see you free from all worry. An unmarried man can devote himself to the Lord's affairs, all he need worry about is pleasing the Lord; but a married man has to YOUR HELP IS NEEDED Anyone interested in helping female Indigenous students with their homework Mondays and/or Tuesdays from 7pm - 8pm please call Tenė Moore on Ph 9251-0685 for more details. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Students are Year 7-12. Assignments Alleluia. Alleluia! A people in darkness are very basic—English, Literacy, have seen a great light: a radiant dawn Maths and Religious Studies. Carers shines on those lost in death. Alleluia! have observed that students work exceptionally well with mature adults. Holy Family Parish prints copies of the eRecord for those who do not have access to email. Copies are available in the foyer for a donation of $1 per copy to help cover printing costs. Clontarf Aboriginal College is located at 295 Manning Road, Waterford. Deadline Reminder Vatican Survey Pope Francis is again asking all Catholics in the archdiocese of Perth to respond to a survey on marriage and family. The survey’s 30 questions address how the family is supported by both the Church and Society and asks questions on marriage, divorce, same-sex attraction, parenting and other challenges that affect contemporary family life. Participants are free to answer as little or as much of the survey as they wish. Archbishop Costelloe is particularly keen that Catholics who no longer practice the Faith, or those who feel on the edges of the Church, are made aware of the survey and have the opportunity to respond. The survey can be found online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ PerthFamily or can be downloaded from www.perthcatholic.org.au. For those without computer access, copies are available in the church foyer. The deadline for responses is Thursday 12 February. For further information phone 9220 5900. ST BRIGID’S DAY CELEBRATION, CELEBRATION, SUN 1ST FEB 3PM Entertaining afternoon of light drama, poetry and music, biographical and mythical on Ireland’s Female Patron Saint 451-525AD. Irish Club Theatre, 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco. $10 includes Afternoon Tea.